Anin's Life Journey

Part 1

Anin is a girl who has now finished her studies at High School. Anin was the first child of Papa Yusuf and Mama Hilda. Anin has no sister or sister. Yes, Anin was born as the only child of Papa Yusuf and Mama Hilda.

Anin's early life was very harmonious. Even their neighbors were amazed by the harmony of the Anin family. But who would have thought it was just an outside view. In fact, Anin and her mother only live together.

A few years ago, Anin decided to leave Anin and his wife. I don't know why Anin doesn't understand either. His mother could also only resign with the decision of his father Anin.

Indeed, since the first Papa and Mama Anin every day must be fighting. Until now, when Anin intention will convey his desire to continue college should he postpone. Seeing the condition of his parents who live separately, Anin made hesitant to convey his wish.

"Ma.... Mama is not papa?" That's what Anin said. Although he knew his mother's heart was very sad and sick this time. But Anin tries to sincerely accept all these trials.

"Mama is not papa, son. Mama's gonna rest first.!" mama Anin said then she climbed on her bed and laid down her weakened body.

Anin finally decided to get out of her mother's room and return to her room.

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PoV Anin's

I thought I could talk to my mom and dad about my education. But when I was about to meet my parents, who I saw, my mom was crying like begging papa. Papa was busy putting some of his clothes in the bag.

What's the matter? Why is Dad packing his stuff like that? A thousand questions gathered in my mind. I don't want to just go in and ask. It's my parents' second life, I'm afraid if I suddenly come in and ask. I see Papa's face so red. Signaling papa was furious this time.

But what's the problem...?

But when papa left the room, he glanced at me for a moment and without saying a word he just waltzed away. I see you still sitting in the doldrums after papa's departure. I tried to get closer to my mom and I hugged her, as if I was giving strength to my mom.

"Ma.... Mama is not papa?" That's what Anin said.

Silence..silence.

A few minutes later, my mom hugged me, very tight. I can imagine your mother's sad feelings this time.

This is what I used to see. But this time it was different from before. Now I just live alone with my mom without a papa figure anymore.

*****

After I made sure she was asleep, I went back to my room. In this room, again I remember the moment of happiness of my family with mom and dad. But today the world slapped me so hard. Only my mother now has. Papa has left us. Although I don't know yet what the reason is. Let me wait for my mother's answer.

My intention to talk about the continuation of my college I had to resign. I don't want to ask for heavy. I don't want to trouble my mom.

Wrestling with my own mind makes me sleep. An hour, two hours, up to three hours passed I was still playing in my dream world. Where I meet new friends and can go to college like everyone else.

Instantly.....

Tok....

I woke up to the sound of knocking on my door. I blinked my eyes, and I slept too long. I hurried to get up and immediately met the mother who might have called me.

Kreet....

"Ma.." I said when I opened the door and looked before me mama with moist eyes and I. It's so sorry my mama.

"I'm sorry, son, mama is interrupting your rest" said mama again. And again mama can still display her best smile in front of me. God, how strong this woman before me is.

I hugged my mom. I cried in the arms of the woman who was willing to sacrifice for my sake. Mama who felt I was crying, finally she also shed her tears that she had tried to hold.

"I'm sorry, son." said Mama

"You don't have to apologize, you're not wrong. Mama don't worry, there's still Anin who will always be there beside mama."

I hugged my mom again, until after a while we let go of the hug and went back to chatting in the living room.

Mom sat in the living room while turning on the television. I'm sure it's just a mom's diversion. I rushed to the kitchen to make two cups of tea and also prepared a snack.

After all was presented, I returned to the family room not forgetting to bring a tray containing two cups of tea and setoples snack.

"Ma..ini drink the tea first yes, let the feeling of mama relieved a little" I said and gave mama a glass of warm tea.

"Thank you son." said the mother, sipping a little bit of tea that I gave earlier.

There was a rough breath coming out of my mouth. I'm sure my mom is still thinking about the problem.

"Alhamdulillah, the tea is delicious dear." said the mother again.

I just returned my mother's words with a smile. I also enjoyed the tea and snacks I brought.

Mama and I were still silent, just focused on enjoying a glass of tea in front of us. Until suddenly....

"Anin, what about the continuation of your school, baby? Did you get any information about the campus?" Mama's words surprised me.

"Emmm.. Ma, Anin, I don't want to go to college. Anin plans to go straight to work."

"What do you mean, son? No.no... You have to go to college, baby. Is it because of this matter that you undo that intention of yours?"

Jlebbs

Again and again my mother's words were true. What am I thinking he just said?

"No" I said, but it was just a lie. I don't want to make my mom difficult.

"You're 17 years old with my dear mother. So you can know you're lying or being honest." said the mother while chuckling.

Is this really mama? I can finally make my mom laugh for a while.

"Anin, I promised myself. My mom will give her the best for you, son. You're my only mama's son. You have to go to college, reach your goals while your mom is still there. Now we're just the two of us. Mama's gonna get you a fee for your college."

"But ma..."

"There's no but-button Anin. It's your mom's only request for the same thing you want."

"Thank you ma. Anin loves mom. Mama is healthy always yes, never leave Anin. Anin was afraid of herself." I said while hugging my mother.

"Yes son. Be sad, dear. What if you are ready there now. We're eating out yuk.!"

"Mama is better? Until I eat out."

"Mama will try sincerely dear. Maybe it's your mama and papa's destiny to just get here. What matters now is for your mom it's you." Say Mama again

I finally went back to my room and got ready. I haven't eaten out with my mom in a long time. My mom has been busy lately with her work.

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Now that my mom and I are in a restaurant, the visitors are not too crowded, so my mom and I are more free to choose a seat.

I finally sat at the end table. Indeed, my mother and I have something in common if we eat in a place like this, we choose to sit at the very end.

After 1 hour passed, finally the hunger that had made me dizzy with his voice was now relieved and filled.

I was taken for a walk with my mom. Until night comes. We decided to go home. It seems like my mom is tired too. He has to work tomorrow.

Upon arrival at home, my mother immediately said goodbye to me and went straight into her room. Let your mom calm herself first. I know it must be hard for my mom.

I also decided to go into the room and clean up immediately. After I changed my clothes with a nightgown I went straight to my bed. Not forgetting I took my phone from the bag I was carrying and walked to my bed.

I saw my phone turned out to have a message I haven't had time to reply. Not yet had time to reply indeed from leaving I did not open my phone.

A message from Rika

"Anin, have you told your parents about college? I had a conversation with my parents and they agreed and the good news my parents ngijinin we sekampus if need a straight. It's cool of me.."

That's the message from Rika. Yeah, Rika's a good friend of mine since I went to high school, but even though we're good friends, I never told her my problems. Mama said let our problems be enough we and God know.

Back to Rika.

I immediately replied to a message from Rika. I hope he hasn't slept.

"Sorry yes Rik, I just finished traveling with my mom. My phone's in the bag just now."

Send...

"OK on papa beib. So what about college?"

"I continued Rik. Thank God this time we still have a chance to be together again."

"Ahhhhh seneng. Ohya I had time to search on social media, and for the campus that we want to go to, the admission of new students is open next week."

"Oh yeah? Hurry up too.."

"It's likely that we'll be coming to campus next week, let's find out more accurate and reliable information."

"Yes Rik. Up yours. I'll tell my mom first. But next week pick it up."

"So that's beb. Yaudah I want to continue videocallan same ayang first. Babay Anin hope this year you are not single.."

I never got a message from my friend again. I put my phone on the nightstand next to my bed. And before long my eyes closed.

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