Voice
Chapters 10

Again, Sira did not attend school today.

"Father has heard many complaints coming, and it's all about Nala."

I stared lazily at Mr. Kama who was standing with the headmaster's mother beside him. Today may be a long and tiring day, I guess.

"Brother wants you to be honest. Nala's mother has complained that some of Nala's hearing devices are always damaged and also missing. Again, I ask for your honesty"

I'm speechless. I don't think it's my fault why I don't feel good either. I didn't feel any guilt when I saw Sira's relaxed face. Suddenly a startling voice struck my hearing, Mr. Kama got angry and punched an innocent whiteboard behind him. I just fell silent with my eyes wide.

"I sir"

Mr. Kama smiled full of gloom. But I don't think one voice from Sira is enough. Why aren't Rival and Ben?.

"I think Yoko has to take responsibility as well"

'What?!'

Sira took her. I stared at her face in disbelief, was she trying to frame me?. No, I'm innocent so why would I panic.

"Yoko is also one gang with us sir"

I turned my head quickly to another figure who glanced at me so sharply. Rival, what are you talking about?!.

"Yoko. Can you explain?"

I was confused when I had to answer Mr. Kama's question that was so flat. He looked at me like he was disappointed and couldn't believe me...

"I didn't do anything"

I can finally say the sentence of defense so clearly. Silence the whole class who looked at me like I was lying when I spoke honestly. Can anyone understand my honesty now?!.

"good. You're all in the principal's room right now!"

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I staggered and it seemed like I was about to lose consciousness. My hands were so cold and my breathing was also irregular. I know, the school must have notified mom about this incident. Mom would be very angry. I reiterate my innocence, but they urge me to take responsibility as well. 3 to 1. I lost the argument and I was forced to apologize and give the money.

I can't imagine my mother's angry face.

I've arrived in front of my house, deserted. One word that came out of my mind. It's only two o'clock in the afternoon, but why is the store closed?. With slow steps I entered the house and peddled one foot one by one up the stairs. And at the same time I heard the sound of grief from my mother.

"Mom got word from your school!"

I'm speechless. Yes, I answered in my heart. What do you want?. I'm really fucked up right now. I don't even want to look at my mom right now.

"Yoko look at mom!. What did you do to him?!"

I let out a heavy sigh, closing my eyes so tightly. No matter what, I went back up the stairs.

"Yokona Harrish! I'm talking to you!!"

"Can you not ask again!"

Those eyes.

I finally looked into those eyes. Eyes that had been blurred by the tears of disappointment directed at me today.

"I didn't do it mom. They're accusing me"

I closed my eyes again, biting my lips so hard that they were a little bloody from my own emotions. Should I scream that I am innocent?.

"Mom can ask Nala directly"

"So the girl's name is Nala?"

I nodded weakly. Suddenly my mother told me to change clothes and immediately rushed to the car.

"Where are you going, ma'am?"

Mother was silent not saying, she was still seriously driving staring at the highway in front of her. In my mind of just one, I hope Nala can help me to give her trust and declare that I am innocent.

We arrived at a large house and a large yard. A traditional Japanese house that I think has a luxurious design. What's mom here for? Is this Nala's house?. Yes, Nala is of Japanese descent but I didn't think it turned out to be her home here I mean not to be in Japan. His house is very Japanese style.

I knocked on the door three times. And not long after that someone opened the door in a maid uniform. A waiter at a house this big may be a lot.

"Please sit down, I'll call the madam first"

The waiter then went to call the owner. And my heart was always uncomfortable because my mother also never wanted to talk when we would immediately take responsibility and of course I would declare my innocence to Nala's mother, whoever it was.

A woman came to us sitting in the living room with fresh drinks and delicious snacks. I have no taste in seeing the banquet served by the servants of the house which seems quite a lot in this house.

"I'm sorry for my son's behavior all along"

I looked quickly at my mother because I was easily distracted, making me forget the main task we came to this house to apologize and clarify everything. But what made me unsuspecting and speechless, was that woman. The woman who just bought some bread in our store!. So she's Nala's mother?.

"There's no need to bend that deep ma'am, I'm grateful my daughter is still fine. He'll be going to school again soon"

I was quite relieved when Nala's statement was fine from her own mother's sentence. At least he's not having anything serious.

"We're here to pay the damages"

I stood staring firmly at Nala's mother, this I will finish without her paying compensation to Nala's family.

"I'm sorry ma'am, actually I didn't do anything to Nala. I always help her if she gets in trouble with my friends. It's just that I'm being implicated in all this"

Her mother Nala was still standing with a confused face raised next to her eyebrows and I could also see her expression of disbelief over my behavior.

"Then, why are you here if you're innocent?"

Questions like that again! Can't you ask me something like that, I've been accused of doing something that Nala didn't wear.

"Mom can ask Nala"

"Why do I ask my daughter if enough you can give me the answer"

I breathe heavily. Then, did I explain, Nala's mother would believe it? I don't think so, I doubt that.

"Alright, I'm not going to take this anymore. I assume you're innocent I'll ask my daughter more about you"

Finally I can breathe a sigh of relief and smile with satisfaction, turning to the mother who seemed to put on an expression of disbelief in later seconds, the mother smiled gratefully and thanked her mother Nala.

"Please promise me something. Don't ever come near Nala again and don't you ever bother her tell that to your friends"

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