ALVIN Trying to Rise

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#notes the background of this story is still in 2010, so the price of duck eggs is also still very cheap. Moreover, Alvin bought it from his farm directly.

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"I give you money just for the fare and lunch, where you can save to buy that many eggs!"

"It was from my pocket money that was collected. All this time I was looking for lunch in the cheapest place, in order to save money, keep the rest I saved," explained Alvin as he lowered his head deeper and deeper.

"I never taught you to lie, Alvin. Our lives are hard, don't make it any harder, with this kind of behavior!" Darman's tone sounded quite high, even though it was only heard inside the house.

Alvin's attitude that did not dare to look into his eyes and hide his face, made Darman not believe what his grandson said.

"I'm not like that, Kek–"

"Reply continue!" sentak Darman, cut off Alvin's words.

The teenager was shivering with fear. Alvin does know that Darman is a strict parent in educating his children, during Hardi's life has often told it.

However, Alvin never saw Darman's anger in person. He had never even received anger from his parents.

Although, Hardi is also a strict father and full of rules. However, she never once raised her voice in front of her children.

"What's this, sir?" ask the new Esih when it comes.

She stared at the surprised angry face of her husband and the frightened face of her grandson.

"Your grandson has dared to lie, he dared to buy eggs and say that it was money from the results of collecting the rest of the pocket money," explained Darman, still with his sour face.

Alvin still hid his face and lowered his head, he only glanced at the worried face of his grandmother.

"Where did you buy it, Vin?" esih asked, as he approached his grandson.

"I bought it in Bi Inah, Nek." Alvin replied with a voice that sounded vibrating.

"Yes, this egg should not be eaten. Let me ask the truth later with Inah, coincidentally after Maghrib, there is a study in the house across the street," said Esih mediate her husband's emotions.

"Alvin, now you just go into the room, wear clothes, then catch a cold," continued Esih again, seeing Alvin who was still using a towel.

"Yes, Grandma" replied Alvin, walking straight into the room.

"Already, Sir. Don't be so hard on that, granddaughter. I'm sure Alvin's not that kind of kid." Esih now turns to Darman, after seeing Alvin enter his room.

Daraman looked at Esih, he took a deep breath and exhaled quickly. The old man finally nodded faintly, agreeing with his wife's words.

"So, maybe I'm on tape, so I can't control my emotions" Darman said.

Esih nodded, she rubbed Darman's shoulders, trying to dampen her husband's emotions.

"If it's quiet better, Father, also take a shower first. Let it be fresher, later I prepare coffee," said Esih who was immediately embraced by her husband.

Darman finally goes into the bathroom, while Esih puts the egg bought by Alvin in a hidden place, then prepares coffee for her husband.

Alvin was pensive in the room, he was looking for a way to tell Esih, about his plan to find a rice pitcher for Bi Inah.

Sitting in a study chair with his elbows resting on a table, his hands clenched under his chin with a mind that kept drifting, looking for various ways.

Mr, Alin, what are you doing there? inner Alvin.

Suddenly his eyes were diverted to Ganis's face, there was such a piercing pain in his heart, while recalling how his mother was.

However, along with that Alvin also felt a spirit to continue living for the only family he had.

Don't be like Alvin, you have to stay up and get up to mamah, inner Alvin.

Alvin put the picture frame back in its original place, he took his school bag and began reading the material that had just been taught by the teacher in the classroom.

Over half an hour he dissolved in the words he was learning, and then a knock at the door distracted him.

"Alvin, it's grandma!" there was an euphoric voice coming from behind the door.

"Yes, Grandma. Just come in, not locked," replied Alvin.

The door opened slowly, and Esih appeared to enter the room. The old woman, smiling faintly, looked at Alvin who was studying.

"What are you again?" tanya Esih, more like a pleasantry question.

"Study, Grandma. What's up?" Alvin took a quick glance at the book that was still scattered on the table, then turned to the face of the grandmother.

"It's okay, grandma just wants to see you," Esih replied as she gently rubbed her grandson's hair.

Alvin smiled, knowing that his grandmother must have been worried about him, because of the incident.

"I'm okay, Grandma. Alvin is a man, so it has to be strong" Alvin said with a smile.

Esih smiled, hearing his grandson's words. "Sorry, your grandfather yes, Vin. Maybe you're tired, so you can't control your emotions."

"Yes, Grandma. I know, grandfather is like that because he loves me." Alvin looked at his grandmother so gently.

The smile on Esih's face grew wider, although in his heart he felt pain, when he saw his grandson getting such a poor fate.

I'm sure you're a good, strong boy, Vin. Therefore, Lord, give you such a heavy ordeal. May you remain on the right path and seek refuge also from the Almighty, in the face of your journey in this world, the mind of Esih, gazing with concern at the face of the grandson.

"Sir, actually when I bought eggs in Bi Inah, I offered to pick up rice paddies for the ducks." Alvin said softly.

"Bi Inah told me to ask permission first with my grandparents" Alvin continued.

Esih was quite surprised by what her grandson said. He did not expect Alvin to start working.

"What money are you giving, grandparents, not enough for your pocket money and your needs at school, Vin?" ask Esih.

Alvin looked at the surprised face of the grandmother. "It's not so, Grandma. I just want to get my body used to starting working on people."

"Bi Inah also agreed that I only work on Sundays, or in my spare time without interrupting school" explained Alvin.

Esih looked speechless as she stared at the face full of Alvin's pleas, she was still hesitant to give her grandson work on someone else.

Inwardly, Alvin hopes Esih and Darman can give him permission to work at Bi Inah's place.

"Later, try to talk to grandma first with grandpa ya," break up Esih.

Alvin smiled, even though his grandmother had yet to make a decision. However, at least Esih was willing to help him talk to Darman.

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