
Hans' forehead frowned shortly after he stopped his car in the front yard of a clothing shop. There was a man who came out of that shophouse and he knew that person well enough. If it was just an ordinary outing, maybe Hans wouldn't be surprised. Because, on the terrace of the shop, the person had a movement and attitude that was so attentive to Luciana. Not even for a long time, the man stroked the delicate cheeks of the mother of Candice.
"Currently, shit," Hans muttered and smiled. "Well, this is crazy."
Hans really didn't think it through. Why did Luciana and the man so dare to show affection in front of the shophouse? Even though the atmosphere is quiet, still the existence of shophouses near the highway must be taken into consideration, right? Especially if Hans's guess is right about those who are cheating partners, they should still maintain an attitude.
"Ah, it's worth it. Candice became a child who did not have the spirit of life so. Turns out this means. Luciana, I think she's a good mother. Well, maybe she was so good that she could raise Candice alone. But, the fact that I just got, .. here is the answer to the big question that has been bothering me all this time. This is the reason why Candice grew up to be a bar-bar girl who was not afraid of anyone. This was the reason why the girl always intended to just disappear from this world," Hans said, sighing.
The smile that was originally painted on Hans's face had now faded. His attempts to investigate about Candice eventually got a pretty surprising answer. Luciana is the affair of a Tony Damendra as well as an old man who is very familiar Hans.
When Tony had brought the exact same car as Hans's car away from the parking area in front of Luciana's clothing store, then Hans rushed to get off his own vehicle. He did not have much time to continue to be here because the school break was only one hour, while the time he took to get to the store Luciana took at least twenty minutes. Well, maybe he will be a little late considering at lunchtime usually the road conditions are also jammed. But at least Hans' delay should not be too severe, so he should immediately meet Candice's single parents.
Upon arrival in front of the glass door that was opened by sliding, Hans then tapped the back of his palm on the object. And not long after, Luciana said from inside the store. Luciana seemed to be walking in a hurry, as if she did not want to make Hans feel disappointed. And after that, Luciana immediately opened the door that was deliberately closed because she wanted to rest for a moment. Because for now, the store also operates more with an online system only.
"Ah, Mr. Hans, good afternoon. Please come in, sir," said Luciana.
Hans smiled and nodded politely. "Thank you, Ms. Lusi. I'm sorry I interrupted your lunch hour" he replied.
"Ah, no, sir. It just so happened that I had finished his lunch and was now resting." Luciana replied while rushing to pull the chair which she then approached with a round table.
Hans muttered while observing the shop. The clothes sold are women's clothing. There are some objects such as duct tape, cardboard, paper, scissors, and others. Looks like Luciana is indeed selling more of her merchandise online.
"Please sit down, sir, sorry my place is so messy" Luciana said.
Hans looked at Luciana and smiled back. "No problem, Miss Susi." He sat down in the iron chair. "By the way you work alone?"
"Some one's helping, sir. But he's having lunch. I just pioneered. So yes, new online, but do not refuse also if there are visitors who come to my store."
"Oh so. Nowadays it is more profitable to use the internet, Mom."
"Really, Sir. That too, I didn't understand much before. But there was someone who taught me, I also had time to participate in various seminars."
Somebody? Meaning Tony? Inner Hans.
"By the way what would Mr Hans want to say to please come to my shop?" chirp Lusiana who had currently placed a cup of tea for Hans that she made quickly while still answering each of Hans' words. "What ... has anything to do with Candice? I hear there's a new teacher who's currently Candice's homeroom teacher, is that you?"
"mm? How did Susi's mother know? Did Mr Kusuma say it?"
"Ah, i-that, yeah-yeah just know, sir."
According to Tony, Tony has asked the Headmaster for help so that the school will keep Candice no matter what the child is. Even now, there are teachers who are devoted to looking after Candice and provide learning that can make the girl turn into a good student. Tony also hopes that Luciana is not too anxious, because Tony has also tried a lot.
"Oh, fine, Mom. And it's true I was the homeroom teacher where Candice was. My arrival also has to do with Candice. In short I want to be a personal tutor to Candice. Therefore, I deliberately came here to ask permission from Ms. Luciana. Remembering I could have come to your house often. If using the class, I was worried that it might cause bad news among the students. To invite Candice to my house was obviously impossible. So, so that I can focus more on teaching him, I ask permission from Bu Lusi, as well as Bu Lusi also supervise the learning I will do with Candice later," explained Hans at length.
Luciana smiled. "I believe in you, Sir. And I'm even grateful if you'd like to do that" he replied.
"So, what time is Bu Lusi at home? That I also come when Miss Lusi is at home."
Luciana remained silent. Realizing that his life has been more at work, both when he has not been in-PHK or is pioneering his business. It was certainly difficult to answer Hans, while the young teacher seemed very careful when he wanted to go to his house as a personal guide. Hans can be trusted, right?
"If it's school time, would you be able to go home for a while to supervise the lessons I'm going to do with Candice, Ms. Lusi?" ask Hans again.
Luciana looked at Hans then gradually nodded her head. "Yes, sir, I'll try. But I also believe in Master. If I can't keep an eye out, that's okay, right?"
"mm?" Hans' forehead frowned. "You'd better keep an eye out, ma'am."
"I'm a single parent and I have to work, sir. Sometimes I can go home in the middle of the night. I believe in you anyway. So, please, sir, help Candice so she can at least graduate High School. I'm sure Mr. Master is also a good person who can guide my daughter to become a better person. Therefore, whether or not there is me, I don't think it will be a problem if Mr. Master still comes to the house."
Hans was worried. Luciana still does not want to set aside at most one hour, even though working for her own business. Moreover, Luciana also had a maid. Quite surprising too, if there is a mother who so put her child in a man.
Well, Hans was indeed a teacher, but he was also very young. Even lately he had been fascinated by the figure of Candice who was so beautiful. Was Luciana not worried that Hans could do something to Candice? Although Hans would never do it, but as a mother of the time' did Luciana not worry at all? Moreover, lately there have been rampant cases of abuse committed by teachers, kyai, school principals, even village officials in minors. But is it so easy to hand Candice over to Hans?
The second reason why Candice became a bad girl, she lacked affection and attention, Inner Hans.
Hans smiled. "Good, Mom. Thanks for the permission. I will definitely try to help Candice well" he replied. Then he got up from his seat. "Ah, looks like I should go back, ma'am. The break is over soon."
"Ah, sir, don't you have lunch?" luiana Sahut.
"No need, Mom. See you around. I hope that Ms. Lusi will continue to be pleased to oversee the personal learning process later."
"L-yes, sir, um let me drop off."
Hans walked earlier than Luciana who was tailing behind. Upon arriving at the store terrace, Luciana immediately bowed her body and repeatedly thanked her. Hans simply replied with a smile until he took a step to leave the place.
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