After the Rain

Resigning

Siska took a deep breath shortly after getting a message from her future mother-in-law. I don't know what the old lady was thinking. The more the day, the more strange the request, thought Siska.

However, given her strong love for her son, Siska finally ignored her frustration.

"Hmm, mumpung quiet shop. I'd better go to the bakery shop downstairs. Who knows I could find the cake that mom meant," murmured Siska.

The hijab woman called one of her employees.

"I'll go downstairs for a minute, yeah. If there is a customer, just serve it," Siska told her servant.

A few minutes later, Siska left the store. He walked up to the escalator to go downstairs.

"Siska!" call someone who makes Siska turn her head.

"Auntie?" mummy Siska.

Half-run, Bu Megi appeared to approach Siska.

"Where are you going?" mrs Megi asked as soon as she arrived in front of Siska.

"Siska's going downstairs, Bi. To the bakery shop" Siska replied.

"Cock tumben, don't you like bread less?" bu Megi asked, linking her eyebrows together.

"Not for Siska, Bi. But for Siska's future in-laws," said Siska was proud to mention Miss Maryam as her future father-in-law.

"Oalah .. Come on, Auntie befriend!"

Siska nodded. Finally, the aunt and niece, who were two years old, walked together to the escalator.

Arriving at the bakery, Siska started walking towards the storefront displaying several types of cakes, including cupcakes. However, from the cupcake-cupcake on display, there is not one that is similar to the shape and type of cupcake that is similar to the photo sent by his future mother-in-law.

After walking around the store for an hour, Siska finally gave up. He invited his aunt back to the store.

Ms. Megi frowned. "Aren't you buying the cake?"

"No, Bi. The cake is not here" replied Siska.

"What kind of cake are you looking for?"

Siska showed her phone to Ms. Megi. He showed me a picture of the cake that Miss Maryam had sent.

"Now!" Show Siska.

"This cupcake?" exclaim Bu Megi.

"Hem-uh."

"Wait a minute, it looks like Auntie's seen this cupcake before" said Ms. Megi.

"really? Where's where?" siska asked with sparkling eyes.

"At Bibi's school" continued Ms. Megi.

"Ish, Auntie ... Siska seriously?" siska said as she pursed her lips.

"Yes, Aunt is serious. Aunty often sees this cupcake in Bibi's school cafeteria. If you don't believe me, tomorrow Auntie bring this cupcake to your house. Okay?"

"Serious aunt?"

"Yes, of course Auntie's serious. Just wait!" promise of Bu Megi. "Now, let's go to your meatball shop. Auntie's hungry!"

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Time keeps passing. In a moment, the test period of the class increase arrived. The star is increasingly in a dilemma of determining its SMA options.

"You got into SMKN Panca, Bin?" ask Arini on the other end of the phone.

"Why be afraid, Bin. You are a very smart student. I'm sure you can beat your rivals" Arini said.

"Academically, maybe yes. However, I'm not sure I can get in there financially, Rin. Although public schools, but because the predicate is favorite, of course the cost of entry to the school must be expensive," continued Bintang.

"But Bin, I heard there was a scholarship, got into the school. Of course, academic scholarships. You just register, who knows you enter a scholarship and can free school there," said Arini.

"Yes, Rin. You're correct. I even discussed with Bu Megi about scholarships through academic channels. Only, the scholarship is given as much as 50%," reply Bintang.

"Hadeuh, same lie. It's not a scholarship, it's a discount" Arini said, gruntingly.

"Hahaha, yes Rin," the Star chimed in with a laugh.

"Keep, what do you want to do, Bin?" ask Arini again.

"Eitherway. I think I'm trying to take the academic test first. Yes, just to measure my ability. Although I will eventually go to a regular high school, but at least I know how far my brain capacity is. Hehehe,..."

Without Star noticing, there was a pair of ears eavesdropping on her conversation with her friend.

Secretly, Daniar entered the room. His heart felt tight when he learned of the desire of Bintang to attend SMK Negeri Panca, one of the best SMK in his city.

His hobbies are making caricatures and anime images, making Bintang have great aspirations of becoming a famous animator. And only SMKN Panca provides the department.

It took a lot of money to get into that school. Not to mention, monthly dues and practice fees. Daniar believes, his salary as an honorary energy, will not be able to meet the needs of the school there.

Daniar grabs a note of the cake order that once entered. There were many orders that he was forced to cancel because he did not want to get another warning letter from where he worked. And among those orders, there are many orders from people who are quite important and certainly can pay more if he can finish it on time.

Daniar opens the nightstand drawer. He took a photo album, a childhood memory with his parents. Daniar looks at the photos of his parents. Especially the father who is gone.

The ideals of the teacher depart from the ideals of his father who was not achieved. Therefore, Daniar always tries hard to reach it. And now, after becoming a teacher, it was somehow difficult for Daniar to become a teacher who was appointed as a state servant.

The bigger it is, the need for Stars is increasing, Dad. If Niar's work is like this, Niar cannot bear it alone. Niar is not ready. Niar is tired, but Niar knows Niar should not give up. Niar is confused, Dad. Niar doesn't know what Niar should do? inner Daniar, tight.

Without notice, tears began to flow profusely on both cheeks of Daniar. Daniar's body shook with a cry. Not wanting to attract the attention of the Star because of her sobs, Daniar sucked her face on the pillow.

"Not to worry, son. You have succeeded in becoming a teacher to your own daughter. The future of the Star is far more important than the future of the sons and daughters of others. Because one day, there will be accountability for the child God entrusted to you. Fight for the Stars, son. I'm sincere."

"D-dad!" daniar shouted as he opened his eyes.

"Bone! Mother! Is Mommy okay?"

Dug-dug-dug!

The call and the pounding on the door of the room, made Daniar stunned. He looked at the window of the room that was getting darker.

"Astaghfirullahaladzim! I think I'm dreaming" Daniar muttered, looking back at a picture of his late father.

Thank you, Dad. Now Daniar knows what Niar has to do.

"Yes, Bin. Mother is fine."

Next day.

"Are you sure about the decision you made today?" ma'am asked beautifully, looking intently at her subordinates.

"God willing, I am sure Ma'am" Daniar replied, definitely.

"Bu Niar is not fond of the working period of Bu Niar? What if there's a PNS appointment later?" cecar Bu Indah who is still trying to defend Daniar.

"No, Ma. I've been very firm with my decision. Maybe, my sustenance is not in this place," replied Daniar.

"Hhhh ..." Beautiful Mom could only sigh. "Alright, Mom. I really appreciate Mom's decision. But if I may ask, can you resign after this school year is over?" continued.

"Of course, Mom. After all, I still have an obligation to accompany the children during the Year-End Assessment" Daniar replied.

Ma beautifully nodded. Although it feels heavy, but Beautiful Bu can not force his will. Finally, Bu Indah signed a resignation letter submitted by Daniar this morning.