The Secret Wife Of A Fierce Lecturer

The sun had just emerged from the eastern horizon, illuminating the campus with its soft golden light. However, for Aulia, a final semester student who was busy completing her thesis, that day felt very gray. Behind his anxiety and tiredness in facing guidance, there is a big secret that he keeps neatly-a secret that even his close friends don't know, let alone other people on campus.

Aulia is the wife of a lecturer who is known as a fierce and very disciplined figure on campus. The lecturer was named Pak Bima, a man in his 40s who was firm and uncompromising in academic matters. In his daily life, Mr. Bima always appears serious, with a face that rarely shows a smile, except when correcting student assignments that he considers unsatisfactory. However, behind her fierce attitude, there is a soft side that only Aulia knows.

That morning, Aulia was sitting in the campus cafeteria, checking her guidance notes while waiting for Mr. Bima to come to the lecturer's room. His heart pounded every time he remembered their meeting. They must always keep their distance on campus, pretending they don't know each other as more than just lecturers and students. Their relationship is a big secret that must not be revealed, because it could damage Mr. Bima's career and also Aulia's future.

Unexpected Encounter

When the clock struck eight, Aulia immediately walked towards the lecturer's room with fast steps. Every time she passes a busy campus corridor, Aulia always feels anxious, afraid that someone will suspect something. He entered the lecturer's room with a tense face, said hello to several lecturers who were present, then took a seat in front of Mr. Bima's table.

Mr. Bima, who had just arrived, glanced at Aulia before finally opening his laptop without saying anything. The atmosphere in the lecturer's room was quiet, only the sound of keyboard typing and paper rustling could be heard.

After a while, Mr. Bima finally spoke in a low, but firm tone.

"How many times have I told you, Aulia? You have to be more careful in writing data analysis. I don't want to see any more mistakes in this revision," said Mr. Bima, while still looking at his laptop screen.

Aulia looked down, trying to hold back her feelings of shame and sadness. "Yes, sir. I will be more careful."

Even though Mr. Bima spoke in such a cold tone, Aulia knew that her husband was just keeping his distance and didn't want to arouse suspicion. After giving some additional instructions, Mr. Bima ended their guidance session briefly.

"We'll discuss it again next week. Don't be late."

Aulia nodded obediently, then left with a heavy heart. After leaving the lecturer's room, Aulia took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. Outside, he could act as usual, but in his heart, there was an ongoing emotional struggle.

Cold night

That night, after all campus matters were finished, Aulia returned to the small apartment she shared with Mr. Bima. They live far enough from campus so as not to arouse suspicion. After arriving home, Aulia was immediately greeted by the usual quiet atmosphere.

Mr. Bima, who had already gone home, was sitting on the sofa reading a book. When Aulia entered, he took his eyes off the book and looked at his wife with a gentler expression than on campus.

"You look tired," said Mr. Bima, closing his book.

Aulia nodded slowly. "The guidance was quite tough," he answered softly.

Mr. Bima smiled faintly, then reached out his arms to hug Aulia. "Sorry if I was too harsh earlier. You know, I just want you to get the best."

Aulia nodded again, this time with a more sincere smile. "I know. I just hope... we don't have to keep pretending like this."

Mr. Bima took a deep breath, then kissed Aulia's forehead gently. "We have to be patient. Just a little more, after you graduate, we can live more freely without needing to hide anything."

They were silent for a moment, letting the warm atmosphere between them flow without needing many words. However, in their hearts, there was a constant fear looming-fear of the future and the possibility that their secrets might be revealed.

Early Signs

A few days later, Aulia felt something strange. He started to feel nauseous every morning, and there was a feeling of dizziness that often came suddenly. At first, Aulia didn't think much about it, thinking it might be stress and fatigue. However, as the symptoms appeared more frequently, he began to worry.

One night, after returning from campus, Aulia decided to talk to Pak Bima about how she felt. When they sat together at the dining table, Aulia gathered her courage to open up on a topic she had been thinking about for a long time.

"Sir, I feel like something is wrong with my body lately," said Aulia while looking at the plate in front of her, trying to avoid her husband's direct gaze.

Mr. Bima put down his spoon and looked at Aulia seriously. "What do you mean? Are you sick?"

Aulia shook her head slowly. "I don't know for sure, but I often feel nauseous and dizzy. Maybe I need to go to the doctor to get checked."

Mr. Bima was silent for a moment, then he looked a little worried. "Okay, tomorrow we will go to the doctor. Don't delay if there is something that needs to be checked."

The next day, they went to a nearby clinic. After carrying out several examinations, the doctor gave them surprising news-Aulia was positively pregnant. Hearing that, Aulia was surprised and confused. This is good news, but it also brings great concern because of their complicated situation.

When they left the clinic, Mr. Bima held Aulia's hand tightly. "This is good news, darling. We're going to have a child."

Aulia nodded, but there was deep anxiety in her eyes. "But how are we going to explain this? People are going to wonder."

Mr. Bima thought about this for a moment, then said in a low but firm voice, "We will find a solution. The important thing now is that you and our baby are healthy."

That night, they talked at length about the future and how they would face whatever possibilities might come. However, behind all those plans, they know that the journey ahead will not be easy.

Their big secret is now getting harder to keep, and with the arrival of a baby, they know they have to be prepared to face any possible consequences.

The days after Aulia found out about her pregnancy passed with anxiety. Every time Aulia stepped onto campus, she felt the shadow of the secret they kept getting closer. As usual, he had to maintain his appearance so as not to be suspicious, even though his body was starting to show signs of change. Her stomach was still flat, but Aulia was starting to feel the mental burden increasing.

In class, he tried his best to stay focused on his lecture. However, there are times when Aulia's mind wanders, thinking about the baby growing inside her and how the future of the two of them will be formed. Aulia realized that there was less and less time to keep this situation a secret, and as each day passed, she became increasingly afraid that this secret would be revealed on campus.

One day, when Aulia was in the library to finish her thesis, she met Dita, her close friend who was also busy writing her thesis. Dita is one of Aulia's few close friends, but even to Dita, Aulia does not dare to reveal her marriage to Mr. Bima.

"Lia, you look pale. You must be sick?" Dita asked suddenly, touching Aulia's arm worriedly.

Aulia smiled faintly, trying to cover her anxiety. "Ah, maybe I just didn't get enough sleep. This thesis is really draining."

Dita nodded, understanding. "Yeah, I feel that way too. But, you have to take care of your health. Don't fall ill, especially now is a crucial time."

Aulia just nodded again, then pretended to be busy reading the book in front of her. In his heart, he hoped that Dita wouldn't notice anything strange about him. After a while, Dita said goodbye to go back to her own place, and Aulia felt a little relieved. However, the anxiety did not completely disappear.

Secret Meeting

In the evening, after all campus matters were finished, Aulia returned to her apartment. Mr. Bima had gone home first and was waiting for him in the living room. They always made time to talk every night, discussing what happened that day and how they would move forward with their lives.

When Aulia sat next to Mr. Bima, the man looked at her carefully, as if trying to read her mind. "How was your day, darling? Is something bothering you?" he asked softly.

Aulia took a deep breath before answering. "I met Dita at the library earlier. He said I looked pale, and I was afraid he was starting to get suspicious."

Mr. Bima frowned. "Did he ask further?"

Aulia shook her head. "No, he's just worried. But I feel uncomfortable constantly having to hide this. I'm scared, sir. What if someone finds out?"

Mr. Bima took Aulia's hand and held it tightly. "I understand your feelings. But we must remain calm. I promise, we'll figure out a way to work through this. Maybe we need to start thinking about how to tell the people closest to us, but in a way that doesn't cause a stir."

Aulia was silent for a moment, contemplating her husband's words. He knew they had to make a decision soon about how to reveal their marriage, but he also knew that doing so would carry great risks.

"Should we tell Dita first? "Maybe he can help us," suggested Aulia slowly.

Mr. Bima considered the proposal. "Maybe that's a good idea. But we must be absolutely sure that he can be completely trusted. I don't want this secret to spread any wider than it has to."

Aulia nodded, agreeing. They decided to think about it more carefully before taking action.

Increasing Ordeal

Several weeks passed, and the pressure Aulia felt was getting bigger. Her stomach was starting to show signs of pregnancy, although they weren't very clear yet. However, he felt like everyone on campus was paying attention to him more than usual. Every time she walked in the corridor or sat in class, Aulia felt as if there were eyes watching her.

In the midst of this pressure, thesis guidance with Pak Bima became increasingly difficult. Mr. Bima, who is usually cold and firm, begins to show signs of concern on campus. He smiled less and less, even when no one else was around. The atmosphere between them became increasingly tense, and this began to cause speculation among other students.

One day, while Aulia was waiting outside the lecturer's room, she heard whispers from a group of students who had just left guidance. They spoke about Mr. Bima in low tones, but clearly enough for Aulia to hear.

"Mr. Bima looks different lately, doesn't he? "More serious and fierce than usual," said one student.

"Well, maybe he has personal problems. Who knows? "But we have to be more careful, he's getting stricter now," answered his friend.

Aulia swallowed hard, feeling nervous. Are they starting to get suspicious? He didn't know for sure, but the feeling haunted him all day.