My Beautiful Lawyer
94

All the children were sitting neatly in front of the blackboard and Hasna was opening the page of the book they were going to study today, after they had breakfast before.

Dani looked at Hasna and occasionally looked at her friends. Others whispered and looked as if they were hesitant to talk to him or not.

"Don't be noisy! Take one voice, if you don't want to talk, don't talk" Hasna said without looking at them.

His hands were still busy writing whatever he would teach them today. The children were silent, they were more afraid when Hasna spoke without looking at them.

"Ok, this is PR for later. Today I'm just going to teach you how to protect yourself from harm" Hasna said.

The kids exchanged looks. They were confused by Hasna's words.

"I saw the gas hose a little loose and smelly. It's also a little bit, but yesterday morning I just replaced it" Hasna pointed to the kitchen.

They all looked towards the kitchen.

"Your smell should be able to tell which smells are common and which smells are unusual" Hasna complained a little.

Some children who have understood lowered their heads because they feel wrong have ignored. But the other kid who didn't understand just gaped and stared at the nagging Hasna.

"You guys see? Your four sisters, Haris, Nala, Maudi and Putri, don't understand what I'm saying" Hasna began to raise her tone.

No one dared to talk at that time.

"I'm just afraid you're hurt. That's it"

Hasna sighed loudly.

"You should also be able to defend yourself from people who come and just want to ask for food from you. You must be able to defend the treasures you have. The food supply was limited, I couldn't always fill it, let alone an old date"

Haris started to advance her mouth and was about to cry hearing Hasna continue to nag.

"Don't cry! If you cry I'll hit Dania! " said Hasna while pointing at Haris then turning to Dania.

The eyes of Dania and the other children turned to hear the threat of Hasna. It wasn't Haris who was beaten, but Dania, the eldest child who would be punished if her sister cried.

But the threat worked, Haris held back her tears. The others rubbed Haris' back so as not to cry.

"Good, this is what I want" Hasna said.

Dania and the others stared in wonder at Hasna.

"I can only come here occasionally. The rest of the day you've been through is between you, with no protection from me. And your duty is to protect each other"

Hasna stood up and circled them.

"If there is something dangerous, such as leaking gas or something else..... "

Hasna paused for a moment then took a deep breath.

"I'll teach you everything today, so you listen well, ok! " slams Hasna.

His voice tone that began to return cheerful made the tension between them instantly spread. Haris stood up and immediately hugged her.

Hasna melted, she began to cry imagining what would happen if the bad thing she imagined happened.

Dania who understood Hasna's facial expression, approached and wiped her tears.

"I'm sorry, we always don't understand" Dania said.

"No, I was wrong. I haven't taught you all that. I'm the one who should apologize, I'm too demanding that children like you be independent before their time" Hasna said regretfully.

They all dissolve in a very sad situation.

***

Fajri tried to contact Hasna who had not activated her phone.

"Well, this kid really fucked me" Fajri muttered.

"No, I'm already here" exclaimed Hasna who came from behind him.

Fajri looked over and smiled.

"Now you're a treaty hunter? " Fajri mocked him.

Hasna was silent for a moment while turning on her phone.

~Yes, I need a deal. In addition to daily needs, I also have to prepare tuition for children~ said Hasna heart.

"Talk to yourself, in your heart, as always" Fajri again mocked him.

His eyes were round looking at Fajri, then his eyebrows were moved several times as if asking could or he ordered it now.

"You starving? It's not usual to order that much carbs and fat" Fajri said.

"Yes, I'm so hungry. Very, very hungry" Hasna said.

Instead of holding her stomach, Hasna scratched her neck.

Fajri becomes increasingly suspicious of Hasna's behavior. But he only noticed and tried to control himself not to interrogate him at this moment.

"What drink? " ask Fajri.

"Es orange only" replied Hasna.

Fajri called the waiter and ordered food for them. But Fajri just ordered coffee.

~Why did he only order coffee? ~ ask Hasna's heart.

He wanted to stare and pay attention to his face and expression, yet he held back. Fajri is a reliable investigator, Hasna is afraid she will get caught up with all the questions from him. Which would eventually make him say everything he's done lately.

"Did you know Vino would be released next year? " fajri said.

This time Hasna looked at him with a surprised face.

"What's? " said Hasna.

"Yes, next year. A few months ago, he appealed and was accepted. He just defended himself and saved his wife's life and they granted it" Fajri said, pointing to Hasna as he said.

Yes, Hasna swallowed her saliva. Ever since he was busy working and taking care of the children, he had never visited her. Instead of forgetting him, he just did not want to be burdened with the behavior of Vino who always asked for his attention.

"You don't know? " Fajri wonder.

Hasna shook her head.

"No! " the answer is short.

"Aren't you working with Keanu Reaves? Kamal is one of Keanu's friends, it's impossible if Kamal doesn't tell Vino about Keanu" Fajri suspects.

~What....? Keanu know?~ heart words Hasna.

He recalled all of Keanu's behavior which he thought was strange.

"Food is coming, let's eat! " fajri said, patting Hasna's hand on the back.

Hasna sighed, her food was in sight and she was about to eat it. But he put his chopsticks down hard.

"Aishhhh, why are you saying all that. I have no appetite" complains Hasna.

Fajri's eyes widened in surprise, but then smiled.

"Why? Are you sad that you're going to file for divorce sooner? " fajri Syndicate.

"No! " answered Hasna with a weak tone of voice.

Fajri was astonished by his response.

"I have a job" Hasna said.

~At last he said it~ said Fajri felt he managed to lure him to talk.

"Then? " said Fajri fishing him again.

"Keanu said it would help to reopen my license as a lawyer. He would definitely not agree with that. He would get angry and refuse Keanu's help, feeling like a husband to me" Hasna lamented.

Fajri was upset to hear the continuation of his remarks. He who now hit the table and raised his tone.

"Aishhhh, how good is he to help you open your profession license. That's called cheating, you know that, right? "

Hasna gaped, then smiled in disbelief at Fajri's unfavorable reaction.

"You don't support me getting back to being a lawyer? " ask Hasna replied in a high tone.

"Tidaaaaak, it's not that. I"

"You don't like me going back to being a lawyer and getting in the way of all your work. Thwart all your work, interfere and make it look like you're not fighting it! " Hasna revealed all the things Fajri never thought of.

Hasna was a little sorry for saying it. Fajri fell silent and averted his eyes, trying not to fight Hasna. As usual.

Finally only awkwardness happened between them at that time. Moreover, everyone was staring at them because of the quarrel.