Dul
054. Farewell
Curious about what Fredy would say next, Dul looked at the man's face.
"For the past, you can't say you're sorry. Because regret doesn't change anything." Fredy smiled wryly. "It's all too late, Dul" he continued.
Dul.
What to say?
He was worried. The silence in the room became apparent. Dul felt Fredy keep looking at him. The thing that made his head fall. There's an uneasiness about what Fredy's going to say . Everyone will be heard there. Dul feels a little embarrassed if Fredy says something unexpected.
"Dul ...," call Fredy.
"Yes?" Dul looked up.
"How also ... Seneng menggeliat you wear nice clothes. You're getting hotter." Fredy took a quick look at Mr. Wirya. The old man smiled and nodded at Fredy. I don't know why Fredy spontaneously nodded. It was as if he was happy because the old man next to Dul seemed to agree to what he said just now.
"Your mother is healthy?" ask Fredy at last. This time, it wasn't Dul who looked down. But himself. It's hard to stop myself from asking that question. He should have been ashamed, but for his satisfaction the last time it seemed that he had to get rid of that shame.
"Mother's healthy. At Mima's house. Usually at this hour I lay on the sofa while snacking. Not too long will the operation to menggahirin sister. Dad said my sister's gonna be a boy. I have a little brother. I'll have roommates."
Dul's long talk about his mother just came out. Smooth and unstoppable. Things that make Fredy stunned, but still listening.
"You got another sister, huh?" ask Fredy.
Dul nodded. "Say Dad his name already exists. But I don't know now," continued Dul smiling. When talking about family, Dul's heart always feels warm.
"My father made sure of everything." Fredy stood up straight from his chair. Everyone is shocked. Including Bara who immediately stepped forward and Heru came forward to hold his cousin's sister's arm.
"Lepasin" whispered Bara, holding Heru's arm.
"Fredy doesn't do anything. Just stand," said Heru.
"Udah, Dy?" ask Fredy's older brother, who has stood up.
"Already, Kang," Fredy replied, turning around without saying anything to Dul. With a quick step Fredy towards the door. While passing Bara, Fredy turned his head, "Titip greetings with him," said Fredy, continuing his steps towards the outside. His older brother caught up.
Mr. Wirya patted slowly on Dul's shoulder which immediately made the boy turn his head. "Dul, it's nothing. There," pinta Pak Wirya.
Dul nodded steadily and ran out of the room.
"Mr ...!" call Dul. His voice echoed in the hallway. Fredy stopped his steps and turned around. His face was curious as to what Dul was about to say.
"What's wrong?" ask Fredy. "You can go home. Not good for long here" said Fredy. This time he was a little free because there were not many pairs of eyes watching him.
"Me and Mom are fine, sir. I live with Dad. Akung and Uti are also very good with me. Pakdhe also snacked and cared. Mima ... My sister is a chatty one. But he's good to me too. If there is a snack never stingy. Now I'm studying hard to get into my favorite Junior High School that Dad chose."
Fredy looks like he's gulping his hard-earned saliva. "good. You have to be what you want to be" Fredy said.
"Where are you going?" ask Dul.
"You want a long way to go. Mr. bosen in the room continues. Tell your mother, I won't bother you anymore."
Dul nodded. Grab Fredy's right hand and put it on his forehead. "Be careful on the road, sir."
Fredy's eyes look red. "Ah .. You are this." He turned around and left Dul. From behind, he rubbed his face many times.
Dad was just walking. If there is one Father. I'd say you're just taking a walk.
To Be Continued