Simon's Bride
18. Leon's request

"This is what I want to tell you tonight. We won't bother you in the next few days, Ann. You recall? We're going to Green Forest."

Anna heard Simon's words as she took the key and opened the door of the cottage with her hand that was not holding the cell phone.

"Leon says you're leaving in three days." Anna circulated the gaze once more before stepping into the cottage and locking it back tightly.

"Departure hastened. My brother decided to leave two days early. So tomorrow morning we're leaving. Leonard's school permit has been taken care of, haven't you?" ask Simon.

"Yes. I can change the day."

"good. So tonight, you can have dinner with us. We won't see you in a few days."

"Can't."

"This is Leon's request, Ann."

"Sorry, I have a headache."

"Rest and take medication. I'll pick you up later tonight, it'll be over."

Anna exhaled a long breath. He was very upset and angry too. The feeling of uncertainty because the story of Ted and Dora makes Anna feel like screaming at once crying.

"Do you not understand the meaning of the word no, Simon! I can't! I don't want to! You understand!?"

Anna was sitting on the couch, her phone still in her ear. His other hand closed both eyes, he was downcast, holding back the sebak that had begun to roll and felt it would spill down the slope of the cheek. Anna felt so lonely.

Silence, there was no word Simon spoke. The man was probably surprised to hear his screams. However, Ann knew the man was still there.

"Ann, what's wrong?" Simon asked in a very soft voice.

"You can tell me .. Whatever it is .. I'm your friend. I'll definitely help you."

Anna gulped, removing a clear stream that she couldn't stand. He tried to say as normal as possible.

"I can't go to dinner, Simon."

"Allah ... I-i understand. I'll tell Leon. He loves you, Ann. Although disappointed that we can't be with you before we leave tomorrow, Leon will understand."

Anna closed her eyes, leaning against the sofa, and looked up at Leon's cheerful face with sparkling eyes. If he knew that the plan to leave for Green Forest accelerated, Anna was sure that after school Leon would force to drive him home. If the boy had asked to spend time in his cabin before he was picked up by his father, Ann would have been unable to resist, because Leon would be leaving tomorrow. Leonard already occupies a special place in Ann's heart, babbles and the boy's mannerisms always manage to make her mood light.

"Title my regards to Leon. Tell me I can't come for dinner." Ann squealed her temple. He did not lie when he said his head hurt.

"What if he forces you to go there?" simon asked, not giving up.

"Simon .. Keep Leonard away from me."

"What's? Why!?"

"I don't love him. It would be dangerous for Leonard if he was with me."

"Explain why it happened!?" Simon did not understand the meaning of Anna's words.

"That's all you need to know. I seriously. Get Leonard away from me. I warned you, Simon. Tell him, I'll see you in a few days at school."

Anna hung up the phone. He put it on the sofa beside him. Anna rubbed her eyes. Wipe your cheeks and then get up.

The first thing he did was go around checking the doors, the windows and then he went to the bathroom. He needs to refresh himself and if he will be confined until tomorrow morning in this cottage, Anna makes sure his body feels comfortable.

"Whatever happens I won't back down, Martin. When you break through my cabin door, I'll welcome you." The last thing he said while looking at his locked front door.

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Dusk had retreated when Anna decided to close her eyes, she persisted not wanting to take headache medicine. He was sure by lying down the throbbing pain would disappear.

He fell asleep quickly, because his body was tired. Soon all problems disappear when his body is washed away, sailing to dreamland, dreaming of freedom for his life.

The sound of wood being rhymed entered Anna's senses. He flinched. The beats are getting louder, accompanied by the voice of the person calling his name.

"Ann! Tell me you're okay! Ann! You're inside, aren't you!?"

Anna's eyelids automatically opened, she turned her head to the small table beside the bed. Not long ago, he had only been asleep for about half an hour.

"Mam .. This is Leon."

Anna got up slowly. The boy's voice sounded hoarse. Like I've been crying. He got up and went to the door. Anna hastily opened it.

The first thing he saw was darkness, and then Leon's figure hugged a pillow in the shape of a cut apple. The little pillow that was always in Simon's car.

"Why don't you turn on the lights?" Simon emerged from the darkness of the veranda.

"Oh, yeah ...." Anna immediately pressed the switch and instantly the veranda was brightly lit.

Anna's eyes immediately saw Leon when she heard the boy's nose gritting. He looked down and found Leon looking at him with a clear face.

"Leon? What was? You crying?" Anna crouched down to keep her face level, finding the boy's eyes swollen. Leon hugged her.

Anna stretched her left palm towards Simon, stopping the man who was babbling. His right hand patted Leon's back softly, crying again.

"I don't want to bother you, Ann. But look. Leon ...."

"It's okay. Really." Anna nodded her head slightly as a gesture to Simon.

"Don't blame your Daddy, Leon. Mam Ann was indeed a headache and could not come. Mam also didn't let your Daddy bring you here. You need rest, Mam can't keep you company because of a headache. Tomorrow you'll be gone, but we'll see you again in a few days ...."

Anna heard the boy pinch his nose again. "Sorry ... Leon just wants to see Mam before he leaves .. five days will be long ...."

Anna heard Simon take a deep breath. "You saw it, right? Mam Ann is sick and Leon is here to interrupt her rest."

Leon finally turned to face his father.

"I'm sorry Leon, Dad."

"How now? Dad has to go back to taking care of some things." Simon looked at his son. Seeing that the decision that was on the boy's mind was not to go home.

"What time are you back?" Anna asked, making Simon look.

"Two or three hours left ...."

"Get Leon when you get back." Anna decided quickly. He only needs to keep Leon for three hours and tomorrow Leon will leave. He'll be safe.

Leon moved quickly to face his teacher's mother. Hugging Anna's feet as soon as he heard the words of his teacher's mother.

"You sure? Not disturbing your rest?" ask Simon.

"Yes. Go."

"Allah ... Leon hasn't eaten anything."

"We'll have dinner together."

Simon was satisfied. He approached and stroked his son's hair.

"Dad's coming to get you. Take care of Mam Ann. Don't misbehave. Finish your dinner."

Leon nodded.

"Still angry with Daddy?"

Leon shakes. A smile spread for his father.

"You are this ...." Simon crouched down, smelling his son's cheeks, left, right, then forehead.

Leon takes off the grip on the pajama trousers legs of Anna, then hugs her father.

"I'm sorry Leon" she whispered softly.

"All right."

"Sorry to Grandpa Hamilton."

"All right." Simon hugged his son.

"Don't forget to hug Mam Ann too" whispered the boy again.

Simon loosened his embrace, raising an eyebrow looking at his son. A wide grin was back on the face that was cloudy.

"Naughty boy," Simon said, rising up, and he quickly grabbed Anna into his arms, a kiss landing on the top of the teacher's head.

"Thank you, Ann. Titip Leon," whispered Simon.

Leon smiled wider. Anna stood stiffly in her place. The two boy's father exchanged waves with a big smile on his lips.

"Don't be naughty, Okay!" simon shouted as he was halfway down the path. Still reached by the light from the veranda.

"Yes, Daddy!" reply Leon with a happy tone.

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