SECOND TIME - LOVE IN CASTE
2. BREAK UP WITH MY SON!

The days went by and it didn't feel like a year had passed and everything was going well. My brother has been working again for a few months now, thanks to the factory owner for still hiring him. My brother who only graduated from Junior High is very difficult to find work other than manual labor.

My brother Ryan, after graduating from high school, works at a tutoring place as an office boy. Although only an office boy, Ryan aspires to be a teacher and works there to study and take college entrance exams. My parents and I supported him, although we were reminded that we were poor and not always able to afford college.

At first my sister was sad, but my brother Rein gave her support. "Abang is still young, still strong working in the factory for decades more, you just need to pray for brother to always be healthy, as long as brother is healthy, your ideals will be realized. So if you want to be a teacher, support and learn!" It was my brother Rein's advice and it burned my brother Ryan's spirit. And now he was fighting for a seat at the top university in the city.

Meanwhile, I was sitting at my desk with a computer in front of me. I think about my future, will I work like this after graduation? Hopefully yes. I am currently undergoing PKL lucky because I have a man with many connections. I'm going to work while studying in this place, in Leo's friend's office, for two months I will learn how to be an office worker with high heels and beautiful makeup - even though I feel like an ondel-ondel with red on my cheek - sitting in front computer with cool air because of AC, I feel in heaven office workers. May I be smarter and more successful, and may luck always be with me.

My relationship with Leo is also fine, he has been very supportive of me and has always been ready to help me in everything I need. I love her so much.

However, one day...

"I don't like pleasantries. Nor will I give you any advice or advice about your relationship with my son, Leo. And I won't give you any money either. Never imagine that!" the mother said calmly. Today Leo's mother invited me to meet. We are now in a crowded coffee shop. This middle-aged woman who was very beautiful and still looked young was indeed an elegant and dignified woman. But behind all that, his mouth always let out scathing words.

While I looked down and was ready to hear what he was going to say, the mother said again. "Depose with my son. We found his soul mate. From the very beginning we knew about your relationship, we disagreed. Some of the reasons include seedlings, bebet, and weights. My husband would be very embarrassed if you became my son-in-law and it would complicate Leo's life at work if it was hampered by you."

It was as calm as the ocean, but her words hurt me a lot. What's wrong with my family? What is wrong with the village where I live? Don't we live in the same area?  What's wrong with my mom who looks so simple?

His father Leo did have a fairly high position in one of the government agencies. If not mistaken, served as head of the education office in the district. It's obvious that the officials' relationship, maybe this is what her mother meant, they'd be embarrassed if her relationship asked me about my family if I became her daughter-in-law later.

As for hampering Leo's work, what does that have to do? Am I a criminal? The soul mate of a PNS like Leo is not guaranteed by his superiors or the government, right?

While I was still thinking about his words and the right answer to refute, I heard him speak again, "You should have realized that from the beginning," he continued without thinking about my feelings of love and the love of his son. I feel sad. That means it has to end, my mind.

"Nara, I should, thank me. If I had just met you and asked you to drop out of Leo, maybe your school would have been cut off halfway. Me and Leo's dad don't know for sure, but we can expect that you were helped by Leo, right?"

Hearing that, I felt even more sad. Is it that low that me and my family are seen by this person? Right, Leo gave me some money a few times. But that's not my college money. I have even rejected it, because I do not want to one day if this reaches the ears of his parents, then I will be thought to be using his son. Apparently, what I was afraid of, is now proven.

"It's not college money, don't get me wrong. You and your family can still afford your tuition. Here's your pocket money or make it a savings. Once upon a time if something is urgent, wear this!" leo said at that time when he gave me money that I would not want to accept and I kept it as he said. Wear it if something urgent.

"I had guessed and it turned out to be true" Leo's mother said in an annoyed tone and also a slight snort mocking me.

He concluded himself because I did not answer and did not deny his words.

His voice was very flat but full of meaning, meaning a very harsh rejection of me. It seems, the barrier to our love is stronger than the love between us. I began to waver as I met and heard the rejection firsthand from Leo's parents. I'm afraid of dying young because I'm depressed if this goes on.

"Sorry, Madam. Can I answer now?" askaku. Actually, I'd really like to cut his words from now on. But I still remember who he was. I have to be polite on my behalf as well. What I did or told him could circulate in the local people hundreds of times and a hundred times faster.

"I'll finish it with Leo, Madam. And I reiterate, my tuition fees are purely from my family and my work. Madam knows and has seen for herself that I still work even though I am just a washerman. So, all my expenses came from me and my parents. Not from anyone else" I said firmly and I did not mention the money I had received.

Inhale. I did it over and over again after giving a sentence of rebuttal.

"All right, let's just say I believe. And it's good if that's the truth. That is, my son is still sane," he said with a very non-liklas.

"Remember what you said just now, don't deny it!" He stood up with his elegance and grabbed the bag that had been placed on the table and left.

A meeting that I never expected, because all this time, even though I ran into him or I passed from his front house, he never said anything to me. She prefers to say it to others and it makes me a major topic for mothers who are gossiping.

Me:

"Can call? Is there a time?"

Leo BG:

"In the meantime, I'll make the call."

Me:

"okay."

God, should I give up?

I looked at my phone and thought about what I should say to my handsome man later.

'Abang, it looks like we should indeed end it up here!'