MY UNCLE MY HUSBAND

Aruna's past when she was in junior high school (part. 5)

012 Aruna's past when she was in junior high school (part. 5)

Aisyah was surprised to hear her husband mention her daughter Aruna's name. Aisyah was confused, but in the end, she gave in after seeing the face of Mr. Arga, her husband, who was looking at her gently, persuaded her to calm down and tell him all her worries. Aisyah gave in, she succumbed to her husband's charm. However, Aisyah also never intended to hide anything from her husband. It's just that she hasn't had the right time yet.

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"That's why Aisyah is also confused and doesn't understand... When did Aruna ever get pregnant?... I swear, honey. I am not covering up Aruna's bad behavior. But, as busy as I was, it was impossible that I didn't know that Aruna was pregnant and then aborted the pregnancy... Even if she was. Where did she do that? Besides, where does she get the money from?''

''So, the teacher is also not clear about the problem?! The teacher also said it was just an issue, just gossip...''

''Yes.''

"That's why... The person being asked is Aruna, so we can clear out the problem."

"I haven't had time to ask her. Because, after that, I was immediately in the hospital, now.''

''Yes, that's it... Wait a moment, when we get home from the hospital, we'll discuss it together... You don't think about all kinds of things yet! I believe in you. That's why I also believe in Aruna... Insyaallah, that kid won't do all kinds of things."

''Yes. I hope... Thank you, honey... I'm glad that you understand."

"We're a married couple... We are always together in difficult and happy situations... If there's a problem, we solve it together."

''Yes, honey... Thank you.''

''You're welcome... My beautiful wife, now sleep, rest!''

Aisyah nodded even though there was still anxiety in her heart, but her expression showed relief because part of the burden of the problems she was suffering from had been shared by her husband, whom she had only been married to for a few months.

*****

"Hik hik hik... Mom... Forgive me, Mom... Because of me, mother had a miscarriage... Forgive me."

''Runa, all of this is not Runa's fault at all... But, mother wants Runa to be honest! Is it true what Mrs. Arin said?"

''No, Mom! That's not true...'' exclaimed Aruna, answering immediately while shaking her head, ''I swear, Mom... Runa can't do it... Runa didn't do all that, Mom... That's a misunderstanding.''

''Is there a child spreading that gossip? To ruin Runa's good name...'' asked Mr. Arga seriously.

"Runa doesn't know about that problem either... Believe me, Runa doesn't know anything about that problem... Next thing I know, the problem has become something like this..."

''Runa! Sorry... I, I have to say something..." said Gavin, who was taking part in the family meeting.

The four of them sat together in the living room discussing the matter of Miss Arin's arrival. Arin went home on the day Aisyah had a miscarriage and had to be hospitalized.

"What's the matter, Gavin?" asked Mr Arga. He turned to glance at Gavin with probing eyes.

"Gavin once saw that Aruna was being disturbed... Unfortunately, when Gavin arrived, everything was already settled... At that time, Gavin didn't feel comfortable asking Aruna. Gavin thought, maybe after a while Runa would like to tell the story...''

"When did you see that, Gavin?" asked Mr. Arga again.

"It's been a long time, Gavin doesn't remember... It's just... Gavin also remembers that Runa often came home in a dirty school uniform. Even though Runa is reckless as a girl, it doesn't seem possible to be so dirty like that. What's more, her school skirt once tore. As wild as a boisterous child Runa is, she's not like that. That's why, Gavin thought, Runa was being bullied... But Runa doesn't want to talk... What's more, Runa is a tomboy, even though she's a girl, she's also quite fierce, maybe Runa thinks she can handle it herself."

''Runa, is that true?'' asked Mr. Arga, wanting to hear confirmation directly from Aruna.

Aruna was confused about how to answer. Even though it's only a little longer, Aruna thought. She had already taken the exam, just a little bit more, she could pass and no longer have to deal with this problem.

''Runa! The problem won't be solved by you just staying silent... Did Runa know that the teacher told us that Runa wouldn't be graduated because of Runa's frequent absenteeism... Not to mention the school warning letter which Runa often hides..." said Pak. Arga urged Aruna to be open about the problems she was experiencing.

''Ha?!'' exclaimed Runa, shrieking with a face full of questions and astonishment.

She was confused. What should she do now? She had no idea that such a thing existed. She thought that if she could take the exam it would mean there was no problem. She doesn't care if her grades are bad, the important thing is that she can pass.

''I just found out?!'' Mr. Arga exclaimed, in response to a nod with a pitiful face from Aruna.

''Then, now tell the story! So that we can find a solution together... If we all know where the problem is, it's good to find a solution. But, if Runa stays quiet... Runa will not only make things difficult for yourself but also father's position as Runa's parent... Runa's legal guardian...''

Aruna's face was sad, she took all her stepfather's words very seriously. She looked at the stern face of her stepfather and also her mother, who looked like she wanted to cry when she saw her.

"Yes, Dad... I'm so sorry... I missed class, that's true," said Aruna. She finally gave in and was willing to open her mouth about what happened to her.

"So, what happened?" asked Mr. Arga in a firm voice. The look on his face began to differ, the impression of gentleness began to be faintly visible, and only his firmness and authority were visible.

"Runa... doesn't want to meet the Indonesian teacher at Runa's school," answered Runa in a low voice with a slight tremor. Her fear of realizing that she had made a mistake made her nervous.

''Why? What's the reason?'' asked Mr. Arga while maintaining his firm attitude.

''Runa!'' Aisyah screamed with a worried face, ''What... C-c-could... Could it be... the teacher is harassing you? What has he done to you?'' Aisyah asked frantically. She was terrified to imagine what would happen to her daughter at school.

Aisyah, who was still weak because she had just returned from the hospital, started shaking with fear. Various bad thoughts started playing out in her mind.

''Aisyah, calm down! Let's listen to Aruna's story first so it's clear..." said Mr. Arga to calm his wife, who was starting to panic.

Mr. Arga hugged Aisyah, his wife, who could barely control herself. Even so, Mr. Arga understands his wife's anxiety because he also thinks the same thing as Aisyah. Currently, Mr Arga is trying to control his own emotions.

Gavin also secretly focused on Aruna. He couldn't wait to hear the rest of Aruna's story. Gavin has just turned 16 years old. However, the upbringing given by Pak Arga and Gavin's closeness to his uncle Ardan, who was a military academic when he was little, shaped Gavin into a very responsible teenager and a pious child.

Gavin is still very young, he is still a young teenager. However, he already knows his responsibilities very well as a son. For Gavin, Aruna is not a younger sibling, but he already considers Aruna to be his younger sibling, without the trappings of a half-sister. Gavin had even made up his mind to make a calculation. If it is true that the teacher did something bad to Aruna, he would not accept it if someone abused his little sister.