A Glimpse of Light For Raina

Vibrant

A week passed, since the death of the father, made the three of us completely slumped. Parents who very willingly take care of their three children with full affection and responsibility. Tiringly caring for and raising us alone, making Kak Aldo, I and Raka so very dear to him.

And right now, we really have to be independent, we can't constantly dissolve in sadness. We have to be able to get up, because there is still a long journey that we have to go through. Soon, Raka will graduate and will continue to High School, will require a considerable fee. I don't want to hang myself and put everything on Kak Aldo, I'll work, so I can ease Kak Aldo's burden.

In a week I will face the national exam, after the exam is over I will look for a job. Any work that is halal important and becomes a blessing windfall. Remembering his advice made me shed tears.

"May the father be on the best side by Allah Swt" my heart.

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"Alhamdulilah .. finally, it's finished our struggle" said Sandra.

"Yes, thank you .. just wait for the results again" I said with a smile.

"Oh, yes, Rai, where do you want to go to college? Let us be on the same list" said Sandra eagerly.

"I want to work first, San. Maybe one or two years later I will go to college. Or ... not at all .." I replied softly.

"Be patient, Rai, I know you're strong, you can get through this. But I really hope that you continue your education. It's a pity that your intelligence is not honed any more" Sandra encouraged me.

"Thank you, San. God willing, I will use my brain for useful things" I replied

"Hahaha ..your language, Rai," Sandra replied by laughing at my words.

"Is there something wrong with my language?" my many.

"Hahaha .. yes, something is wrong. The word "my brain" is like, less fitting, so what do I hear??? it ..."

We laughed together too.

"Oh, yes, San, there's no job opening, your bundle directory?" my many.

"I don't know, Rai. I'll try to ask you later, same mother" he replied.

"Yes, San, I'm waiting for the good news. I need really for the next few months, to increase Raka's school fees and count while waiting for graduation results later, so as not to be unemployed at home" I replied

"For a while, I tried to call you first" Sandra said as she pulled the phone out of her pocket.

While waiting for Sandra, I looked through the mading boards and photos of our classmates neatly lined up in front of the class. Tired of the sense of being respected, three years always together and soon we will be separated to continue the next struggle. Yes, it is undeniable, the school days in High School are the most memorable and memorable times.

Suddenly Sandra surprised me and took me to her mom's restaurant.

"Come, Rai, we're going to the resto. Mother is waiting there." said Sandra as she pulled my arm.

"There's a job opening for me?" I asked Sandra.

"Later to be explained to your mother at the restaurant, come on nimble!" answer Sandra.

I nodded and immediately picked up my school bag that was still on the study table.

We walked to the school parking lot, there was already Mr. Ahmad waiting, he was the personal driver of Mother Eva. Today Sandra did not bring her motorcycle, because this morning the weather was not friendly. So, go and go home from school delivered and picked up by Mr. Ahmad using mother Eva's car.

The car drove, down a city street that looked deserted this afternoon. It did not take long, the car has entered the resto page. Eva's mother was waiting there, but she was not alone, but with a middle-aged man.

Me and Sandra entered the restaurant and were immediately greeted warmly by Mother Eva and I replied with a smile and kissed the back of her hands full of reverence.

"This is Sandra's father, son" Mother Eva said, introducing the middle-aged man.

"Raina, um" I said as I kissed the back of Sandra's father's hand in reverence.

"I'm Ridwan. Don't call me, just call me." she replied with a smile.

How happy Sandra still has parents who are whole, good, full of affection and certainly the economy that is fulfilled without having to work hard first like me.

It turned out that Mother Eva had prepared lunch for all of us, this time we ate four.

In the middle of lunch, Mother Eva told me that Ridwan's father worked outside the city, taking care of oil palm plantations and several factories, so it was rare to gather like this. I just nodded and smiled hearing the story of Mother Eva.

"Raine ... Mother heard from Sandra, you're looking for a job, right?" ask Mother Eva.

"Yes, Bun, it's true that I'm looking for work while waiting for the results of the exam to come out" I replied.

"Is it right, Raina is working to help with the school fees and tuition fees?" ask Mother again.

"Yes, Bun. That's one of my goals at work, so as not to be too burdensome to my brother." I replied.

"Masya Allah ..your intentions are very good, son. Not only selfish, but also thinking of brothers" said Ridwan's father.

"Yes, Well .. if for college Raina can wait, while sister should not delay to continue to High School" I replied.

"Look, me and Mommy had already talked about this matter, we will finance your sister's school and if you like we will also finance your college" said Ridwan's father.

"Subhanallah ... Dad, this is too much, and I'm very grateful for your kindness. But, sorry for this I can't accept" I refused subtly.

Not because I'm arrogant or anything, but because I'm not feeling good. Too much help this family gave me, I don't want to depend on them and don't want to add to my debt to this family.

Father and Mother glanced at each other.

"Are you sure, son, with this decision of yours?" ask Mother Eva back.

"God willing .. I am sure, Bun" I replied with a smile.

"Look, is there no vacant position at this restaurant, so Raina can work?" ask Ridwan's father.

"There is, Well .. but, not in accordance with Raina" replied Mother Eva.

"What's that part, Bun?" sandra asked while glancing at me.

"Whatever the job, I'll accept it, Bun" I replied expectantly.

"Waiters, are you interested, Rai?" ask Mother Eva.

"You ... want, Bun!" reply enthusiastically.

"Hahaha .. You are funny, Rai, in bargaining for college at the same expense as my Father and Mother, you don't want to. Turn in bargain so waiters you are even enthusiastic" said Sandra while laughing at me.

"Hush .. You can't laugh like that, I understand and appreciate Raina's decision, because she wants to try to be independent and struggle to finance her life from her own hard work. I even salute her and you should look up to Raina" Dad said.

Sandra was silent to the advice her father gave her.

"I'm sorry, Rai" Sandra told me.

"Yes, it's okay, San" I replied.

"Then you can start working tomorrow, right?" ask Mother Eva.

"Can Bun!" I answered with passion.

"Alhamdulilah ...." Everyone is thankful.

I also say goodbye to go home with a calm heart because I have got a job.

"Sister Aldo must be happy to hear this news" I thought.

I unceasingly give thanks to the Almighty, who sends good people near me, still given the pleasure of life despite having to go through the previous test. I am sure that God will not give his trials and trials beyond the limits of a servant's ability.

Seriate...

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