A Glimpse of Light For Raina

Permission From Brother Aldo

After performing maghrib prayers at home in groups and dinner, we also sat back in the family room while watching television. This is rarely done, can gather three like this, considering Kak Aldo who lately often take overtime in order to get more money, so rarely go home on time. While Raka and I were busy studying for the national exam, we often fell asleep before Aldo went home.

"Have you finished your national exam, Rai?" ask Brother Aldo.

"Alhamdulilah, already, Brother. Just waiting for the end result." I replied.

"Hopefully the results are satisfactory, Rai, so that you can continue to the college you want." said Kak Aldo.

"Amand ...." That's the only word I can say. Brother Aldo has not known my intentions, that I will postpone my college.

"When what are you, Rak? Ready for the national exam next week?" Aldo's brother turned to ask Raka's readiness.

"God willing, Raka is ready, Brother!" steady answer.

"Hopefully you can do everything smoothly, yes" said Kak Aldo.

"Amin .. thanks for the prayer, sister" said Raka.

After I thought and considered my intentions, it seemed like the right time for me to convey it to Brother Aldo.

"Ehm .... Brother Aldo, someone wants Raina to convey to Brother" I said carefully.

"Yes, Rai, what's wrong?" ask Brother Aldo.

"Come ... Raina, right, has finished the exam and just waiting for the results, Raina wants to ask for work permit, sister" I said.

"Where do you want to work? Your graduation results have not come out yet, what else is a diploma? Which companies will accept employees without a diploma?" ask Brother Aldo.

"Raina will work at Sarah's mother's restaurant, sister. Raina will be allowed to work there tomorrow." I replied.

"What position are you in there?" ask Brother Aldo.

"Waiters, brother" I replied.

"Are you sure, Rai?" ask Aldo again.

"Raina is sure, sister. Counting down to fill the free time, right? Weigh Raina unemployed at home. And most importantly it's a lawful job" I replied reassuring Kak Aldo.

"Alright .. if that's what you want, Brother agrees" he said.

"Alhamdulilah .. Thank you, Brother. And one more thing, brother, it's a matter of college. Seems ... Raina will delay first, sister." I said.

"Loh, why, Rai? Don't you want to go straight to college?" ask Aldo's brother wonder.

"Yes, brother, but that was before. Our circumstances are different, no father makes a living for us. Only my brother works at this house. Raina won't add any burden to Brother." I tried to explain to Brother Aldo the reason for delaying college.

"Thank you again, Rai, God willing ... Brother can help you pay for your college, without having to postpone it." said Kak Aldo.

"Kak ... The tuition fee is quite large, and this is also the same time as Raka who will continue to High School. Raina can not be selfish, here the more important is Raka, and God willing, Raina will be patient, sister. Plis, for this time Raina please, Brother Aldo understands! All for our good, too!" At length I explained and confirmed to Brother Aldo, asking him to understand and be sure of me.

Brother Aldo fell silent again, thinking and digesting all my words. Meanwhile, I saw the corner of Raka's eyes that started to condense.

"Thank you, Brother ... Brother is willing to sacrifice Big Brother's dream for Raka," said Raka as she hugged me.

"It's only a while, really, deck. And we should as brothers help each other." I replied as I gently rubbed Raka's shoulders.

It looks like Aldo is breathing deeply.

"Raina .. forgive Brother who has doubted you, Big Brother is very grateful, you are willing to help Brother. Brother appreciate all your decisions, hopefully your tuition fees will be collected quickly." said Kak Aldo.

"Amin ..." answered us together.

Thank God, tonight I can sleep peacefully, because I have received permission from Kak Aldo. I close my eyes, rest with a smiling heart, prepare myself for the struggle that is just about to begin . I hope I can work well tomorrow.

Seriate