And before I knew it, the holiday season had arrived!
I stretched my body, listening to the vacation schedule announcement that was being announced over the loudspeaker. Do not forget the notification about the test scores that have been pasted in the school lobby. The atmosphere in my class is really busy with students who are busy talking about two things, namely about the travel plans that the school will hold in two months and also about the results of the exams. But I didn't really listen to it, my mind was focused on the baseball game which was going to take place in two days.
Urgh, dammit! So many things have come to me lately, that I didn't even have time to finish the amulet I wanted to give to the baseball team. And since I don't like breaking promises, I had to stay up all night to finish the amulet. I should at least give this amulet to them tomorrow!
I suddenly doubted whether I should give this amulet or no
Time is the hardest thing to understand. When you want it to go slow, it runs really fast. Whereas when you want it to go fast, it goes slower. I stared at the calendar in front of me, calculating how long it had been since I had returned to the past. Living my life again to the best of my ability.There are many things that are still a mystery and I have not been able to solve!Although I am grateful, now Alliando is more open with me. He could even talk about his father and mother to me. But his thought is still the same, both of our parents had an affair. Even though I told Aunt Ratna who was a childhood friend of our parents words, he didn't believe it right away.For now I haven't told Alliando about my suspicions about Uncle Jackson. I want to find out everything clearly first before telling Alliando. Besides, I don't have the heart to tell him right now. Moreover, these few days, Uncle Jackson often visited when I was at Alliando
"This is the first time I've seen you bring a friend, honey!"Mama walked up to me and Alliando. Judging by her appearance, she must have just come home from work. I just smiled awkwardly when Mom asked again, really not sure how to react. My eyes checked Alliando's reaction, who had been silent all this time without saying anything. However, his expression was very unpredictable. I thought Alliando would walk away as soon as he heard mother's voice. I didn't think he would still stand where he was even if he just silent."Wow, I didn't expect you to have such a cool friend!"Mama nudged my shoulder while move her eyebrows up and down to tease me. But still, I couldn't help but laugh awkwardly. It seems like mama didn't notice the awkwardness between us as she kept talking about how happy she was that I finally brought a friend home."Ah, sorry for the nagging!"As if realizing that Alliando had been silent all this time, Mama then walked
New semester, new class..I looked at my face in the mirror, to be more precise at my now wavy hair with a contemporary cut. Thankfully this model fits my face perfectly. Though at first I was hesitant when Wayne offered to do my hair in order to welcome the 'new beginning'. Ah by the way, lately I rarely see Wayne. Though usually he always appears suddenly in front of me. I even thought that he no longer lived there because his house was empty.Not only do my hair, Wayne also gave me a bag and shoes which I'm sure are very expensive. Again he said it was a gift from him to welcome a 'new beginning'. Hmm, looks like when I get my salary from Alliando, I have to treat him to dinner."Well, let's go!"I smiled as I punched the air, then joined mom at the dinner table. I can see mom's happy face when she looks at me. Lately she's been telling me that I'm a lot brighter than usual. Moreover, these few days Alliando always stopped by my house every tim
“Wow, your painting is really cool!”"Why? Are you having trouble studying chemistry? Take it easy, girl! Smart does not mean good at math, physics or chemistry. Smart is when you do what you can earnestly and wholeheartedly!”I still remember the enthusiastic face of Mr. Thomas at that time. Like an oasis in the middle of the desert, Mr. Thomas gives his own freshness to my life, which often feels like a failure. Although when I first saw him, I was skeptical and thought he was just like any other teacher. He will turn a blind eye for the good name of the school and ignore people like me! Sad? Of course! But didn't anyone say that life can be that sad and unfair sometimes?Whether it's because he's young or because he's a principled person, Mr. Thomas really hates bullying. He did not hesitate to stand between the victim and the perpetrator, then forced the perpetrator to apologize to the victim. One of them is me. He
"You!!"Before I stepped into the living room, the sound of my mother's shocked screams was heard in my ears, making my body instantly feel weak. I wish Alliando was the one who opened the door instead of mama so he could take Uncle Jackson away as soon as possible. Although the reason Alliando prevented Uncle Jackson was so that Mama would not know that he was Uncle Richard's son.I can only clench my fists while biting my lips, my brain seems to be stuck and can't think of anything. My eyes only fell on Mama who widened her eyes with a look of horror. Her forefinger was pointed at Uncle Jackson's face with a trembling body. Meanwhile, Uncle Jackson, his reaction was not much different from his mother. His eyes were also wide with a pale face, as if he was seeing a ghost."E.. Elena?"He muttered softly. Whether consciously or not, Uncle Jackson began to step forward with outstretched arms, as if to reach out to Ma
Well, the sky really looks pretty when you're really enjoying it.I walked with my head raised, staring at the white clouds hanging in the sky. This is my first time coming home when the sky is still clear after starting work at Alliando's apartment. Today I deliberately asked permission to take a day off from work and go home early. I want to prepare a nice dinner to cheer up mama. Because, for me and mama, good food is the best medicine for our sad hearts.Huh?My steps immediately stopped right in front of my house, staring in shock at Uncle Jackson who was standing in front of my door with his head down."What are you doing here, uncle?"As soon as he heard my question, he immediately raised his head, looking at me with a sad and regretful look,"I'm sorry, Sha. Uncle didn't know that you were Elena's daughter..."He said in a weary voice. His shoulders seemed to be drooping, as if he was carrying a very heavy burden,"Uncl
Since that day, grandpa has been constantly coming to the house to have dinner with us. I'm actually quite happy because grandpa doesn't usually come empty-handed. He often brings premium groceries and snacks which I believe can cost more than my salary working at Alliando's apartment. Of course, Mom was still very awkward around Grandpa. The only one who looked comfortable was grandpa. He laughed and talked a lot, making the image of himself in my previous life that was so cold and rigid instantly disappear from my head.Besides grandpa, there is actually one more person who always comes to my house. Of course that person was Uncle Jackson. Almost every day I see him in front of my house. And for that reason I decided to clean Alliando's apartment as fast as lightning and then rushed home. So that I can get home earlier than mama and can ask uncle to come home. As for Alliando, for a while I asked him not to stop by my house or take me home until I explained ev
Moments before…Alliando stared at the window of a bakery shop, or rather looked at a woman who was serving customers with a big smile on her face. Every now and then he sighed, who knows how many times his feet had stepped forward as well as stepped back, unsure whether he should approach the woman or not.Maybe people will say he's weird. Just a moment ago, that woman was still the woman he hated the most on this earth. But, just by spending a few moments with that woman, he realized that his feelings were shaking. And now, he didn't like seeing her sad. Ah, he was sure his mother would be very angry up there if she found out how close his son was to the woman who ruined their household."Can you think of me as your aunt? Because taking your mother's place is impossible!”Alliando smiled faintly as he remembered Elena's words when he told her about he no longer having parents. He remembered how Elena