I'm Still in High School
Chapter 71 Patience
Event after event had already begun, and it appeared at the entrance of the auditorium, an adult man was circulating his gaze in search of Gwen's whereabouts. Mister Ronnie accompanied him, that man was Barra. Carrying the invitation letter Gwen left on the table, Barra immediately darted towards the laboratory. Unfortunately for him, there was a traffic jam due to an accident that hampered the arrival of the man at the event.
“It looks like Miss Gwen is sitting in the front most round table of Barra. I'll help you find a seat.” Mister Ronnie offered help.
„No need to bother Ronnie. I've helped me get into this auditorium alone, I'm so grateful. Without your help, my delay comes, will not be allowed to the Committee to enter this place.” politely, Barra refused an offer from Barra.
„Hempphh.. alright. Little things like this are not necessary for you to keep Barra in mind.. I'm back on duty up front huh.. Enjoy this event.” Mister Ronnie says goodbye. Barra smiled and nodded her head, staring until Mister Ronnie came out of the auditorium entrance.
After Mister Ronnie's departure, Barra tries to find an empty seat. Finally in a place a bit behind, the man finally found. A while later, the man was already filling up, occupying the empty seat, After smiling at the people sitting around him, Barra finally focused on looking up at the stage.
“Alright.. series of events after events we have been through together since. Currently, there is a time that is very much awaited, and awaited by Olympic participants. We expect from forty along, and all of them survive in this laboratory to prepare themselves. Install your sense of hearing, who will bring home the appreciation of your twenty-day efforts to survive at Brookhaven laboratory.” sounds the host began to make ketar ketir the Olympic participants.
Barra smiled hearing that, in his heart the man was sure that his wife Gwen would get one of the awards.
“We ask to go forward... First one... Frederick Mativan of Manhattan.. If there is a companion who accompanies him, please come forward. Frederick Mativan has finished third in the Olympics this time.” There was loud applause in the auditorium. The young man was accompanied
by a representative from his school immediately advanced to and up to the stage.
“Both...please go to the stage, Hikata Kirami representative from Japan and her companion.. Miss Hikata Kirami ranked second...” Hikata's roommate Gwen looked surprised to hear her name on the call. But the girl quickly advanced forward steadily, and it appeared that two of her family members had climbed onto the stage. Back boisterous applause.
“And the main one, and the most anticipated by all the participants is ranked first at the Physics and Chemistry Olympiad event for this year. Unlike previous years, the first champion obtained from Europe, this time the champion of the Physics and Chemistry Olympiad this year, obtained from the Asian continent. To Gwen Alvaretta from Indonesia and her companion, please come forward.” boisterous applause filled every corner of the room.
From his seat, Barra looked startled and the man immediately stood up to advance onto the stage. But how surprised Barra, because he had walked to the stage, Gwen his wife with her schoolmate who always chased after the girl.
“How did the young man get here...? Is there any intentionality, and the reason why Gwen left me.?” many questions filled Barra's mind.
Barra came to a halt and her eyes stared ahead. For a moment there was doubt in the man's eyes, but feeling jealous with Aldo's presence accompanying his wife on stage, Barra put aside all questions. The man immediately advanced from behind towards the top of the stage.
Above**stage...**
Gwen, who was standing with Aldo, gasped at Barra's arrival. There is a sense of worry in the heart, because of its existence on the stage side by side with Aldo. But once she remembered that a woman had already claimed to be her husband's lover, and without her permission to be in the Pant House, Gwen expelled her worries. The girl tried to be careless, and before long Barra was already standing in front of her.
“Congratulation honey.. I am sure, you are indeed able to achieve this feat.” in front of Gwen, Barra immediately congratulated the girl. Without feeling embarrassed, Barra gave a kiss on the girl's forehead.,
Seeing Barra's call to Gwen, and the man's aggressive attitude, Aldo felt angry. But fortunately the young man was able to maintain his attitude, and knew where he was now. And when Barra stood beside Gwen, Aldo also silenced her. Just the look on the eyes of the young man it looked like it was not friendly to Barra. And when Aldo tried to hold Gwen's hand, the girl let go like she refused.
„Please the Chairman of the committee to come forward, accompanied by other administrators, to give appreciation to all winners.” again the voice of the host calls the interested parties.
Not long after, three people walked towards the top of the stage. Looks beautiful women carry a tray containing charters and trophies for the three winners. In a cheerful evening of the award, Gwen's heart felt troubled. There was not the slightest pleasure even though the mini mala herself was already the main winner. The camera spotlight ceaselessly photographed her face, and the girl simply smiled pias.
“Congratulations Miss Gwen Alvaretta, you deserve to be the winner. Presentation, and all the tests you have passed with Excellent results. Keep working, and show all the citizens in your country, if you can be the best in this Olympics.” The chairman of the committee reached out and asked Gwen to shake her hand. Gwen smiled and welcomed the helping hand, then Barra also welcomed the helping hand.
“Thank you Prof., representing the family thank you for the opportunity Gwen got.” Barra responded like a grown man. Aldo was silent, the young man smiled and nodded his head.
Not long after, a photo session. It is clearly seen how Barra and Aldo seem to be rushing to be Gwen's companion. Without a word, Gwen ignored her husband's existence. Fortunately the adult male was conscious, probably due to the presence of Jacqluine which made Gwen become indifferent to him.
“We eat first yukk Gwen. look at Raffi and Asep waiting for us.” suddenly Aldo grabbed Gwen's hand and brought her down to the bottom of the stage.
Seeing his wife being taken in by another man, Barra just took a deep breath. The man did not want to make a fuss at the place, Barra finally decided to give up. With a slow pace, Barra followed his wife and three male friends. Barra tries to wait for an opportunity to be with his wife.
“Sabar Barra.. That's a phrase for children of teen age.., be patient.” Barra was trying to spread herself. With a bitter smile, the man continued to follow wherever Gwen stepped.
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