The Babysitter Belongs to the Duda

The Babysitter Belongs to the Duda
School Problems


"What about Arnold's school, Ndre? Although still TK, but it is also important you know" said Papa Reza directly.


After dinner, Papa Reza took his wife and son to the family room. While Nadia chose to bring her four children to the room, accompanying them to study and play. Nadia knew from the look on her in-laws' faces that she wanted to discuss something serious so she chose not to hear what they were talking about.


Even Andre himself immediately patted his forehead slowly because he felt forgotten about Arnold's school problems. So focused on Arnold's mental condition that has slowly improved as well as Fikri's problems yesterday, making him forget about the continuation of his son's school. Mama Anisa is also thinking of the best solution to this problem.


"What if we try to get him into another school? Yesterday mom was kind of weird with Arnold's trauma. When Fikri came in school uniform, Arnold looked ordinary even his trauma did not recur. Is it possible that Arnold was just traumatized if he saw something related to his school first? Uniform, place, and teacher" said Mama Anisa expressed her thoughts.


Papa Reza and Andre fell silent thinking about all the possibilities of what Mama Anisa said. Because busy in the office makes them not pay too much attention to changes as small as that. Andre also Papa Reza looked at each other like he was discussing to plan something.


"How about we try to bring Nilam and Anara or Abel for them to wear their respective school uniforms? Especially lately, Anara and Abel also never wear their uniforms when leaving home even when they go home they have changed into casual clothes" said Andre gave an idea.


"Yes, let us know that Arnold is actually a thorough trauma about school or just related to the incident" said Andre.


Mama Anisa nodded her head in agreement with the idea conveyed by her husband and child. But certainly Andre must tell Nadia to get ready with the bad possibilities that occur. Andre will also call the doctor who accompanied Arnold during this time. They finally went into their rooms after discussing it.


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The next day...


Nadia was told last night about what to do today. It was still early morning and it just so happened that Sunday kept everyone at home. They all had breakfast together with such a warm atmosphere. Afterwards, they all gathered in the living room except for Anara who directly entered the room together with Nadia.


Anara is the one who will wear all her school supplies, especially her uniform in accordance with Nadia's orders. Nadia had already explained about this plan to Anara and Abel. But Abel who could not bear if later Arnold's trauma relapse made Nadia decide for Anara who wears the uniform.


Andre has also contacted Papa Nilam to prepare his son. It is fortunate that the adult man will help his family. When the time has shown at 9 am, Nilam and his papa finally came with his kindergarten school uniform. While Anara also went down the stairs along with Nadia. Arnold was not aware of the presence of the four because they were still busy playing with Alan.


"Tok kak Nala akai wear celagam in hali rue" asked Alan who accidentally saw the presence of Anara and Nadia.


Arnold turned his gaze toward the two people behind him. Arnold was a little speechless then frowned in surprise. Just like Alan, he was also confused about his older brother wearing a uniform on Sundays. Because Abel who is one class with Anara is still relaxed with her home clothes.


"Maybe sister Nara forgot that today is Sunday and school is off" Arnold said casually.


Everyone quietly sighed in relief at Arnold's usual response. It seems like the school uniform that Anara wears will not affect Arnold's condition. It was time for his father and Nilam who entered the family room after being given the code Andre.


"Arnold.." cried Nilam with his sweet smile.


Almost everyone held their breath when they heard Nilam's call and Arnold immediately turned his eyes. Arnold smiled cheerfully to see the face of Nilam who had not seen for several days. But immediately his eyes seemed empty when he saw something attached to Nilam's body.


"Go. Arnold won't look at Nilam again, go....".


"That school... That teacher... That uniform... No.." he yelled increasingly hysterical.


Seeing Arnold's hysterical response back, Nadia immediately ran to hug her son who now closed his eyes while shaking his head. Even Alan, who saw his brother screaming, was frightened until Abel carried him and away from the adults who calmed Arnold.


Not only adults who are now panicking because of Arnold's response although it has been predicted previously by doctors, but Nilam also so. Even his eyes are now glassy which is then carried by the papa.


"Mbok, please take Nilam and his papa to Anara's room to change into casual clothes" said Andre.


Mbok Imah who was there also immediately showed where the location of Anara's room to change clothes for Nilam. Andre hugged his son with his wife.


"Quiet, yeah. Patchamnya already gone you know" said Andre while stroking his son's back gently.


"No need to look, afraid... Don't hit, Arnold's leg hurts" Arnold said in tears.


Nadia was so unbearable about what happened to Arnold at the moment. It turns out that this child is still traumatized if he meets with those who are related to the incident at that time. Just now when he saw Nilam, his face was so cheerful but when he looked at the uniform that was worn immediately hysterical. Nadia's two hands clenched tightly as it seemed like the punishment for the former teacher had to be aggravated given the condition of her child like this.


"Nobody's gonna hit Arnold's leg again. Nih even want mom to kiss her feet" said Nadia while holding back her crying.


Cup... Cup... Cup...


Even now Nadia practices by kissing Arnold's legs repeatedly making everyone chuckle slowly. This made the atmosphere that had been a little tense slowly start to melt. Especially Alan who is now starting to want to get closer to his brother again.


"This is yan akit, bial Alan elus and ium agal cakitna belkulang" said Alan with enthusiasm.


Cup... Cup... Cup....


Alan kissed Arnold's leg just like Nadia did. She even stroked her brother's feet gently. Slowly but surely, Arnold already seemed calm even only a soft stuff left. As the doctor said, that they must create a safe and comfortable atmosphere for the patient so that the child is not mentally depressed so that he can return to master his own condition.


"Ana agi the stingy Alan ium. Umuman Alan it's ndak bayal aka glatisssss" exclaimed Alan smabil asked.


Everyone chuckles at Alan's cuteness with a look at his face and speech that is so nyleneh. But this is quite entertaining even Arnold is no longer rebellious after being pacified by his parents and sister. Even now Arnold even fell asleep in Nadia's arms even though it was still a little bit of a headache.