Under the Black Umbrella
new lecturer

It's been an hour since Harry was in the Faculty of Economics. However, since the time promised for him was still quite long, so he decided to just walk around. Already most of the building he passed just want to know the condition of his new environment. His footsteps turned to the campus cafeteria.

Just about to enter the canteen, a group of female students swarmed him asking to get acquainted.

He tried to be indifferent to one of the students who reached out asking for acquaintance. His footsteps continued to enter the cafeteria and order coffee.

Instead of being arrogant, Harry was just lazy to respond to the students who were acting pretentious. According to him, if once given attention, they will continue to find ways to be noticed.

And given his presence in the campus as a new lecturer, he did not want his reputation to be ugly because he could not maintain his authority.

After getting his coffee order, Harry went to look for a seat. Since I can come to sit here, it seems to be a break, the canteen is crowded by students and some lecturers who want to rest while enjoying the menu provided by the campus canteen.

Finally, an empty seat became his target. The place is in the corner of the canteen and a little blocked by a student who looks busy with flat objects in his hand.

" Echem .... Sorry, can I come sit here, it seems like this chair is empty," Hari pointed to the chair next to the student who looked fun playing his phone.

" Bo-leh. Kauk ...!"

The girl looked up to allow. However, as soon as he looked up he was surprised to see Harry in front of him. Same with Harry. He was also surprised to see that the girl turned out to be the girl he met in the bushes a few months ago.

Harry really did not expect to meet again with the girl who had been deprived of earphones for ignoring the question at that time.

" You, right .." point Harry at the girl in surprise.

Harry could not finish his sentence, but someone patted him on the shoulder from behind.

" Mister Harry, you I'm looking everywhere it turns out to be here. You're being told to go to the Rector's office right now."

Mr. Ardi, the one who tapped his shoulder earlier.

" Ah, you, Mas. Just like anyone uses formal language so," he replied smiling knots.

" Cahm ... Come, we meet the Rector first," said Mr. Ardi took his colleague away from the cafeteria. Coffee that had not been drunk was placed on Ghavi's desk without saying anything more.

His long steps followed Mr. Ardi who had walked first.

" You know that guy, Vi?" ask Juna who has been curious since.

" No, really," Ghavi answered, shaking his shoulder.

" But your reaction was like someone who knew each other?!" timpal Risa was also curious.

" Yes, I thought so, too" said Juna.

" Truly," Ghavi replied as he threw the cup into the trash.

" Well, we never met once.at that time I was on my way to Jogja, continue to happen to us a row of benches. That's it" Ghavi said, without recounting his feud with Harry while on the bus.

" Oohh ..."

Both of Ghavi's friends were compact.

" Yes, already, yuk! it's time to go to class, nih," asked Risa later.

The three of them went to class.

***

Ghavi's boisterous-sounding class atmosphere was silent as soon as Mr. Ardi entered.

" Kids, please take a moment's attention. Since I have a scholarship on campus, I intend to continue my S2 studies in Australia. So, I won't be teaching you guys again for the next few years."

" Come on, who changed whose father?" chirps Siketua class group.

"Well, that's why I've prepared my replacement" he replied, coding someone behind the door. The man entered according to his instructions.

" Well, this is my replacement. He graduated here too. It just so happens that he is my younger brother. Introduce, his name is Mr. Harry Putra Darmawan or more familiarly called Mr. Harry," said Mr. Ardi.

Ghavi who sat in the back seat and did not hear the words of Mr. Ardi because he was chatting with Dina was suddenly staring ahead when he heard the name Harry called.

His eyes were round as soon as he saw Harry standing next to Mr. Ardi whom he introduced as a substitute lecturer.

'Eh, wait, what was his last name, Darmawan??!' muttered.

' It seems I've heard that name, but where, huh?' thought.

" good, lah. Got any questions??"

" You've had a boyfriend yet. Or, are you married??" suddenly Dina fluked who was constantly getting cheers from her classmates.

" City ..."

" Yes, who knows you are still single, I have the opportunity to approach you" continued Dina with confidence.

Harry looked at Dina. However, his eyes were rubbing against the little girl beside Dina. A knotty smile was engraved at the corner of his lips though imperceptible.

" Nhh ..." Harry cleared his throat.

" I'm still single, but I'm trying to get close to a girl" he said, staring at Ghavi.

" Well, you have no hope, Din. mending you are just like me" said Gugus from the front bench.

" City ..."

The class is back boisterous.

" I think that's enough for the introduction, yeah. In the future, if you have any difficulties, please contact Mr. Harry.

Mr. Ardi tried to calm the class back.

" Yes, sir," they answered compactly.

" In that case, please, Mr. Harry can start the class. Excuse me!" Mr. Ardi also left the class.

Harry nodded too. The class became quiet after Harry began teaching as a new lecturer until the day ended.

***

Ghavi is waiting for Risa and Juna to be parked. A motor sport suddenly stopped in front of him. Ghavi did not know who the motorcyclist who stopped in front of him until the owner of the motorbike opened the helmet glass.

" Eh, Mr. Harry. Afternoon, sir," he said, trying to be polite.

" You want to go home, where you let me take you to" said Harry.

" Eh, no need, sir. I'm waiting for a friend to come home together" Ghavi refused quickly.

" It doesn't have to be formal, we, we already know. Just call my name," he replied familiarly.

"i-yes. But sorry, I'm waiting for a friend."

"Ckk .. me again," said Harry annoyed.

" I told you not to be formal if you're off campus. Harrys. H-A-R-R-Y."

Harry spelled his name full of restraint.

"But ..."

" Nothing but," he snatched quickly.

" I'm not your father anyway. Oh, yeah, by the way I didn't think I'd see you here. I thought you enrolled in State University like you said back then," he continued.

" yes. My eyes won't allow it. He said it was too far from home. That's why I signed up here."

" Where do you live?"

" Road xx no.5."

" Owh ."

Harry understood.

Not long ago, Risa and Juna appeared who were already in Juna's car. Ghavi was too happy.

" I'm sorry, my friends have arrived. Then I'll go first" said Ghavi to Juna's car.

" all right. I hope in the future we can be friends" Harry nodded.

***