New Horizons

part 4

''sangha recite the poem humpty dumpty. Without looking at the book. It was homework for everyone.''

The little girl named sangha stands up and starts reciting with her slow baby voice. Taehyung hears her attentively and when she is done he claps loudly. Seeing him the whole class claps too.

''next kyungju. Answer the question no 2.''

''wooyoung, read the 2nd para. I'll help you.''

That's how taehyung's school life goes as an English teacher of a kindergarten school. It's his 2nd class in a row. He has one more class after a break and then he can go back.

In his break taehyung sits on the teacher's lounge. He meets his co-teachers too who are eating snacks. Taehyung used to bring some snacks from home too. But after his marriage he doesn't bring anything. That house isn't his. He is living there like a guest.

''taehyung ssi are you going to mr chan's wedding anniversary party?'' mr do asks catching taehyung's attention.

''when is it? Sorry I forgot.''

''it's today evening.'' His another co worker yunha answers.

''I'm not sure actually.'' Taehyung answers.

''why? Mr chan told us about it months before. His wife recovered from her long time illness after years. So he said it's special for him.'' Yunha says.

''ah..i'll try then.'' Taehyung says. He is never fond of social gatherings. But their principal mr chan actually told them lots of time to attend there.

After the school periods ends taehyung decides to visit his mother. He starts walking toward the bus station and hears loud foot steps running closer to taehyung. He knows who it is.

''taehyung ssi hi!''

''hello mr do. You here?''

''oh I wanted to ask howchuhuha and tangju are doing in their classes?''

''chuhuha are doing good. But tangju seems lagging behind a bit. I suggest you to focus on him more. He is really weak at math.''

''oh thank you. I'll take care of his math more now.''

Taehyung nods.

''umm..taehyung ssi?''

''yeah?'' taehyung answers turning his head to mr do.

''if you want I can pick you up and we both can go together to the party.''

Taehyung smiles. ''no it's okay mr do. I can manage.''

''no. please. I insist.''

''thank you mr do for your offer. But you don't have to feel pressurized for me. Actually I'm not sure but I can be late to reach because of my mother's health. I hope you understand.''

''I'm now taking bus. Bye.'' Taehyung says again and gets inside the bus. He finds an empty sit and seats. He finds mr do still standing there. When the bus starts running mr do waves at him. Taehyung gives a awkward smile and looks at other direction.