This weekend, Jennie reported that Dad would visit the house. Dad told Jennie specifically that he wanted to meet and talk to Mom and Bella separately. Jennie immediately broke the news to Mom and Bella so they could spare each other's time.When Father came, Mother had been waiting since morning. The two of them were talking in Mom's study, Bella and Jennie were still waiting in another room. Personally, Bella felt restless in the wait. She was worried that Mom and Dad would argue as they had always done. On the other side of Mom's study, Dad started the conversation without wasting time."Jennie told me about what happened to Bella, what she's going through, and her health.""I'm going to tell Bella everything about what happened in the past and the misunderstanding between us.""I think it's for the best in this situation." Father seemed very sure of the decision."Whatever happened to our relationship and the reason behind this separation, our children s
Dad's fear came true, Mom's emotional reaction was just what he predicted. That's why Dad didn't want to talk about this when he was home. And Dad's wise decision was to deliberately take Mom out of the house to talk alone."I didn't tell you because I didn't want to make you worry and see you disappointed in me like you are now. But as time goes on your suspicions and accusations against me are getting worse. I had to say it. Even though I know the risk that telling you this decision will cause new problems.”“I'm not what you think with all your suspicions about me. I admit my time is getting occupied with a lot of busyness that leaves the kids but that doesn't mean I ignore them. How could I do that…”"I want you to understand and support me, I don't want when we talk it always ends in a fight."For Mom, this news really exceeds what she can imagine. Lies, betrayals, misunderstandings whatever it's called Mother no longer cares. What is clear is that Father h
The dispute between Mariana and Hans is pervasive in all contexts. When the situation between the two of them is too heated and full of emotions. Hans chose to leave the house for a long time. And Mariana spent time alone in the room.Problems that are avoided and ignored will never resolve on their own. On the other hand, the problem will become a stumbling block and will always be a repeated discussion without a solution in the future.“Why are Mom and Dad always not home? When Bella came home from school, Mother wasn't there. Is Mom mad at Dad? Did you do something wrong again?" Bella asked who was still very innocent.Mother was stunned to hear Bella's words. "No Bella.. I'm sorry if I can't always be with you and Jennie."Now with both parents working, Jennie and Bella spend more time with their nanny at home. As time passed, Jennie and Bella grew bigger. Mother realized that one day if things didn't change, their children would understand what had happened
This morning Bella had an appointment with Alec before school started. she felt that would not be able to focus through the day if she postponed the meeting with him to the afternoon or evening. With a pounding feeling and a little anxiety, Bella waited for Alec to arrive at the place they agreed on meeting.The school started to get busier, indicating that there wasn't much time left before the bell for the first lesson rang. As time passed in waiting, Bella felt more and more restless. She wondered what the reason was that Alec was late from the promised time."Sorry to keep you waiting, Bella." Alec finally appeared."Why did you just come?! I thought you were dodging on purpose.” Uncontrollably, Bella vented her anxious emotions to him.“I met Coach on the way here. He kept me from talking a few things about the club. I'm really sorry...” Alec felt sorry.Bella almost burst into tears with relief at the fact that Alec wasn't avoiding her. Felt embarrasse
Alec came at just the right time. Bella is really bored at home, she is happy that he came to visit. If Bella is allowed to leave the house, she wants to go with him. They haven't been out together in a long time since breaking up. What if Bella just asked Alec out, Mom wasn't home. But Alec knows Bella is being banned from leaving the house and he won't want to invite her even if Bella begs.“This is a copy of the notes of all the lessons and this one is school assignments. Just do it little by little, I'm sure you can finish it." Alec gave Bella a pile of books to study.“I see, it turns out that Alec came to hand all of this over.” Bella lamented in her heart a little disappointed."Thank you," said Bella.Alec did care but Bella didn't know whether to be happy or sad. Doesn't he understand that what she needs right now is entertainment. But Bella couldn't ask Alec directly for that."Ah yes, one more.""What?" Bella's hopes soared again."Where's
Jennie arrived home in the afternoon, and Bella was with Aunt in the kitchen preparing dinner. After dinner, Bella came to Jennie's room to hand over the love letter. Jennie was mad at Bella who never said anything, and look now. Isn't Jennie the same as Bella? Never told anything. They are similar maybe not strange because they are sisters.Jennie remained normal when Bella handed over the letter, only until Bella said that Alec had delivered and from whom the letter had come. Jennie's reaction really made Bella curious. Bella had no intention of leaving Jennie's room because she wanted to know. Bella sat on the bed, and Jennie got ready to do homework. The letter was well kept in a desk drawer. It was clear that Jennie didn't want to read it in front of Bella.“Is that person we talked about at the hospital?”"Who?" Jenny didn't seem to care."Mail sender.""What do you mean Sis, what did we talk about?" Jennie still dodged with her attitude. But Bella did
Someone told Bella that Mrs. Rita was waiting for her in the counseling room. Now Bella doesn't have to worry about meeting Madam Rita. She had time to discuss with Dr. Diane about her counseling teacher.Doctor Diane tells Bella many things and opens her narrow-minded about the world and the work of a psychologist. Doctor Diane explained as if she really understood Mrs. Rita even though they didn't know each other and had never met before.Bella wants to apologize for all her actions and bad attitude so far. As Dr. Diane said, Bella misjudged Mrs. Rita, unable to understand her good intentions in wanting to help Bella. Only the approach of Dr. Diane and Madam Rita is different, it is very clear because they are different people too."Sorry for my attitude all this time Ma'am, and thank you for never giving up on me," Bella said, looking down in shame."I'm okay Bella, I accept your apology." Mrs. Rita smiled while drinking her hot tea.Bella and Mrs. Rita's
Alec walked out of Bella's house. The original plan that was supposed to go with his girlfriend was finally canceled. Alec has free time that makes him confused about how he should spend it. Alec didn't want to stay with Bella for long, thus preventing her from resting."Brother Alec, you here. Didn't you go with Sister?" Asked Jennie who passed in front of the house with Alec."Yeah, your sister doesn't feel well. But she's fine, don't worry.""Thank you for taking care of my sister, Brother."Jennie had never spoken directly to either Alec or Bella about how happy she was to hear that they were back together. But before that happened Jennie always felt sure they couldn't let go of each other.Alec smiled. "I have to go now..."“Be careful on the road. Ah! Big brother waits—" Jennie stopped Alec from leaving.Alec stopped walking and turned to look at Jennie again. "Yes, why?""That, umm I..." Jennie looked doubtful."What is it? Just say it
Bella and Alec have an appointment today. Coincidentally, their university announced it on the same day. Bella will go to university first to see the results, then go to high school to meet Alec.Bella's heart was beating fast, this was the same as when she announced the results of passing the exams at school. She pulled herself together and took a deep breath. Following the rhythmic heartbeat, feeling it with every breath.Bella's eyes followed each row of names on the sheets of paper posted on the bulletin board until her eyes finally found her name written there. Bella confirmed repeatedly that it was Bella's name and that she had been accepted."I did it!!"Not just stopping, Bella went back to reading looking for anyone from her school who was also accepted there, especially the names of her classmates. Some were accepted but they weren't the names of Bella's classmates. What can she do, hopes that her friends will be accepted at another university.Bel
Bella has also discussed dreams and aspirations with her friends. At that time Bella did not have any goals or dreams for the future. Every time that topic came up it would be a dilemma for her. At that time Bella will be more of a listener.“My wish is to leave the urban noise and live in the village. I want to live simply and enjoy the time.” Wendy's confession about her dream.“Indeed in the city, you can not do that. Live simply and enjoy your time.” Bella said."Can't at all. In the city, everything looks busy and time flies very fast. I want to enjoy my life for a long time.”“For me, I want to have a steady, stable, and guaranteed job in old age. In other words, civil servants." Bella said."Your dream is very simple." Wendy's comments."How about you Santy?" Bella asked."I? Hmm... I want to married young, had children, and lived happily together forever. Like my parents.""You don't want to have a career?" Bella is worried that her frien
Bella is still keeping the field of study she chose a secret when she applied to university. Bella had planned from the start that she would tell Mother if the chances of her being accepted were close to perfect. She has taken the entrance test but still hasn't received the results of the decision on whether she passes or not.From the entrance test that she took yesterday, Bella was actually able to predict and calculate the results. But her little heart said anything could happen, so Bella didn't want to be consumed by the confidence that could make her fall because of arrogance.What Bella wanted to say to Mom after the result announcement was in her hands. But to do that Bella still had to wait for another two weeks. Meanwhile, Mom and Jennie have been urging her to talk since Bella's graduation."Sis, you would tell me now or later what's the difference? What are you afraid of? Will Mother and I mock you if fail?!”"Don't say failure easily like that Jennie
A few months later.Today is Bella's last day as a high school student. Her last day at school, her last with friends. Today felt like an ordinary day as they were currently here still hanging out together as usual.Stay busy, laugh, and joke together with a cheerful atmosphere full of joy everywhere. Bella's classmates continue to do meaningless silliness. They also do not spare work for teachers.The graduation ceremony begins soon. The attendees of the ceremony, including the principal, teachers, school staff, parents, as well as third-grade students, and Bella, the main character who will be inaugurated after graduating from high school for three years, entered the event room today.A series of events ran smoothly until the speeches of the graduating students, where Bella was the representative. She had prepared this very well because Bella represented all the students who graduated today. She wants to convey well all the messages as well as the feelings of
During the exam period last few weeks Bella was unable to attend therapy sessions with Dr. Diane. This is their first meeting after spending a few weeks.Bella couldn't wait for it because she wanted to immediately share a story with Dr. Diane about her meeting and conversation with Dad that went very smoothly the last time. Also, she has some questions for Dr. Diane.What Bella didn't understand in her memory was that she had hated the shadows of the past. Memories of bad things in the past are etched clearly in the fragments of memories that she has. Memories that Bella wanted to forget and bury deep, at any cost until she almost lost her life.Now Bella was wondering why after meeting and talking with Dad, she could easily accept all of Dad's explanations. The anger, hatred, and disappointment that she had always believed she had for Dad vanished like air.Bella begins to doubt her childhood memories, whether the fragments of memories recorded and stored so f
On the first day, Bella went to volunteer, Mrs. Rita's words crossed her mind. On the day Mrs. Rita delivered the information she promised, she said to Bella. "Your personal opinion would be very suitable to do this volunteer activity, Bella."Mrs. Rita handed over a pamphlet about an invitation to volunteer from a social institution.“I have more or less heard about what happened to you. Of course, only a few people from the school know about this, I can guarantee that.”Bella never really told her friends the real reason behind her absence from school. What her friends know is that Bella is seriously ill and has to be hospitalized.“You will learn more about the PFA. Moreover, I feel that you will be able to empathize sincerely from your heart. Because after all, you've been in the same situation.”Mrs. Rita smiled warmly. “If you can overcome it, then you are also able to help others. Understand their condition and situation.”To hear honest comments
Bella was still awake but Mother didn't notice because she was sleeping facing the other way from the bedroom door. Bella used to sleep with the bedroom lights turned off. Mother thought she was fast asleep.Unlike usual, Mom usually only came to Bella's door to look and then left. Mother stepped in and sat down beside Bella's bed. Bella could feel the soft caress of her hair, but she still intends to sleep accompanied by a soft, loving caress from Mother. Then she started to hear Mother sobbing."Why is Mom crying?" Though Bella hesitated between pretending to be asleep or turning to look at Mom.Mom wouldn't want Bella to see her cry. But Bella couldn't help herself because she really couldn't stand to see Mother cry. Every drop of Mother's tears felt heavy for her, especially if the tears fell because of her."Mother... Why? What happens? Did Mom cry because of me?" Bella thought."Mother..." Called Bella turned to look at her."Oh Bella, I'm sorry I
Alec walked out of Bella's house. The original plan that was supposed to go with his girlfriend was finally canceled. Alec has free time that makes him confused about how he should spend it. Alec didn't want to stay with Bella for long, thus preventing her from resting."Brother Alec, you here. Didn't you go with Sister?" Asked Jennie who passed in front of the house with Alec."Yeah, your sister doesn't feel well. But she's fine, don't worry.""Thank you for taking care of my sister, Brother."Jennie had never spoken directly to either Alec or Bella about how happy she was to hear that they were back together. But before that happened Jennie always felt sure they couldn't let go of each other.Alec smiled. "I have to go now..."“Be careful on the road. Ah! Big brother waits—" Jennie stopped Alec from leaving.Alec stopped walking and turned to look at Jennie again. "Yes, why?""That, umm I..." Jennie looked doubtful."What is it? Just say it
Someone told Bella that Mrs. Rita was waiting for her in the counseling room. Now Bella doesn't have to worry about meeting Madam Rita. She had time to discuss with Dr. Diane about her counseling teacher.Doctor Diane tells Bella many things and opens her narrow-minded about the world and the work of a psychologist. Doctor Diane explained as if she really understood Mrs. Rita even though they didn't know each other and had never met before.Bella wants to apologize for all her actions and bad attitude so far. As Dr. Diane said, Bella misjudged Mrs. Rita, unable to understand her good intentions in wanting to help Bella. Only the approach of Dr. Diane and Madam Rita is different, it is very clear because they are different people too."Sorry for my attitude all this time Ma'am, and thank you for never giving up on me," Bella said, looking down in shame."I'm okay Bella, I accept your apology." Mrs. Rita smiled while drinking her hot tea.Bella and Mrs. Rita's