A Will From Mama

C-12

Egypt

Ahmad Gilang Saputra's

This body feels tired. But my job is not done. I'm going through all this patiently. I always try to divide my time. I am so grateful to know Abah, because he has always been there for me.

With the help of Abah and the support of the family. I always try to finish my tasks. And I always hope that what I'm doing right now will benefit everyone later.

Many are envious of me. Because Abah loves me so much as if I were his own son. I'm the only one who always gets extra hours of study from Abah. I never asked, but I offered. The closer I get to Abah, my ears are also immune to people's speech.

I used to be uncomfortable with people. But Abah always gave me advice. Abah said "They haven't been much, later when you've come out of this cottage. You will feel more than them. From now on, can you be with them. Don't rely on possessions and rank for self-gratification because it can be oppressive to others." Armed with the advice of Abah I live my life casually.

When the night comes

My schedule is different from others. They teach in the afternoon. I'm the only one not getting a fixed schedule. Abah asked me to be her badal. Either in teaching or filling studies. For Abah has been guiding me all this time and he has seen that I am capable of it. I can't refuse.

I'm currently replacing Abah to fill the study. At first I was confused what material I would pass on to my classmates. Because I'm going to complete my studies for grade 3 Mts. When I was about to leave Abah called me again.

"How son, I know for sure you haven't been looking for suitable material, have you?" ask Abah.

This is what makes me unable to hide anything from Abah. Abah will know all about my problems before I tell her. Abah will also give advice without me asking.

"Yes bah" I replied.

"You don't need to be confused. You just tell them your life story. Studies can also be about a person's experience. Which can be made an example. I know that you are a smart and responsible student. And behind it all you have strong principles and beliefs. Go, I'll teach you too."

"Alright bah. Excuse me, Assalamualaikum...."

Abah believes in me. And I don't want to disappoint her. I set my foot towards class. Some classrooms have been made into one, so that they can accommodate all students of class 3 Mts. When I arrived the show started.

"Assynoltom...... Brothers, I am here to replace Abah. Abah had to teach night classes. He told me to replace him. Before I start, I'd like to ask if anyone doesn't know my name yet?"

"I know, you are justad Gilang. Who is still in college." replied one santri.

"I've never seen it" replied another.

"You don't know, he is Abah's favorite" said another

and there are many more of their opinions.

Some are already familiar, some are not familiar even just this time see me. there are also those who pretend to know when they do not know at all.

"That's it. I understand that some people are familiar and some are not. Because indeed I am also rarely in the cottage if morning until afternoon. And at night I took night classes. I also rarely come face to face with all of you, considering this cottage is very spacious and many inhabitants."

"Before, I would like to introduce myself first. My name is Ahmad Gilang Saputra, commonly called Gilang. Right away, on this occasion I will give you the story of my life. Does anyone mind?"

"No" they answered compactly.

"I even wonder how you can be very smart and quickly complete education, but as far as I know medical college it takes a long time" replied one santri.

"I am too" said another.

"All right, I'll start. And I'll give you a question and answer session later when I'm done,"

"yes" they answered.

"Al story. Since I was in my mom's womb. My mother knew everything about me without exception. Mama always told me to do this and not this. Since I was a kid, I did it all. The day goes on and I keep growing. When I went to school, many friends made fun of me as my mother's son. I don't deserve to be friends with a boy friend and I deserve to be friends with a girl, my friend said. For a long time I was sad, why I could not obey my mother's orders. She gave birth to me and took good care of me. My mother never misled me either. Finally, one day I wanted to prove that I am not what my friends say I am. I repeatedly broke my mother. I was always unlucky, even the misfortune that I experienced was endless. My friends also make fun of me. When I graduated from Elementary School, my mother advised me. To always be yourself and not to care what people say. Because they are not necessarily better than me. I also think according to what my mom said. When I entered Junior High I did not have close friends, but over time I had friends. We support and depend on each other. Even our friendship continues until High School.........................................."

I told you all about my experiences until I got like this. When I'm done they ask this. And I answered all their questions. The show's late into the night.

Because I realized that we all need a break. Let me close the event unilaterally and I give the opportunity for those who want to ask to see me.

After the greeting, I immediately rushed to get out of that room. You can guess why that is. This I do because it has become a tradition if the teacher has not moved then the students will remain in place should not leave the room first.