As Strong as the Mentari, as Soft as the Moon

Episodes 13. Back To School's

Days change. I've been in Mirza's apartment for a week. Even so, sister Mirza is not always with me. Only occasionally did he accompany me. It was during the day. I am grateful that he has kept my honor. A sign that he is a good man.

Five o'clock past forty-five minutes. I'm getting ready. Self-seeking in front of a mirror. "Hey, beautiful." said Mirza who was suddenly behind me. "What if it's like this...?" he said again while wearing a blue veil patterned with pink flowers. His eyes looked at me in the mirror. I smiled as I looked at myself in the mirror. "How's...?" he said once again. "I've wanted to wear it for a long time" I said with a smile. "Continue.why should it be postponed? I also do not want your beauty enjoyed by other men. You're mine Fara. And in a moment I will confirm it" he said, shaking my head and wearing a plain white veil, in line with my school uniform. "Thank you, sis.." I said with a smile, my sign of happiness.

Six o'clock past five minutes. I'm already on my way to school. Mirza's sister drove me. During the unrelenting journey he rubbed my head every chance he had. His smile always adorned his face. "Student learning, baby. Finish the day perfectly" he said, staying focused on the streets. "Em, today I'm going to college after that to the office. So it's likely that at dinner we'll meet" he said, again scrambling my head. "Yes, brother." I said, hugging his sturdy arm. I don't know why I am. He also seemed surprised to get the treatment. "Start naughty yeah" he said as I got out of the car and passed.

Half-run I entered school. Passing through parking areas and long class terraces snaking. "Sherlly...!" I said half screaming. Sherlly of course looked towards me who had called her. Yet he was just stunned without the usual response he would have if we met. God, it must be because of this veil in my head. So close I was in front of him he was screaming hysterically. His shout managed to make the entire terrace notice him. "Mys....! he said while hugging me. "Where then? Me and Ferry are looking for you. We went to your house, but you weren't there. One week you disappeared, with no news. And now you're wearing a veil." she said, hugging me once more. "Hey.there's a new kid. Introduce me.." said Ferry stopped when he saw my face. "Mah...!" her screams were deafening. Finally all my classmates swarmed me like an artist.

"The story is panjaaaaang" I said as I sat on a wooden chair in the classroom. "After school I'll tell you. We go home together. Please.." I said. "All right." said the two who were at the same time as Bu Ratna. He was not aware of my presence either. He teaches as usual. "Only one who has finished it?" tanyanya while looking at the students one by one. He really hopes that someone can solve the problem he gave. At first glance he looked a little disappointed when no one raised their hands to solve the problem. And I finally raised my hand as well while smiling. "Ah, yes.please" said Bu Ratna a little confused as she looked at me. I stepped up and did that too. Slowly but surely I managed to finish it. "Here you go, ma'am." I said briefly as I looked at his face. Stared at that, Ratna finally looked at me too. And he also became fixated. "Fara....?" he said shortly after he looked at me. I smiled and nodded before I passed, returning to my seat. Miss Ratna was still looking at me when I was sitting back in my chair. But then he smiled at me and continued to deliver the subject matter back.

At one in thirty minutes. All the students started to scatter and leave the school. And so it is with me. I who had promised to tell my two friends was also sitting pretty at a cafe near the school. We chose the outdoor venue. And sat down with my two best friends in front of me. Both of them looked at me seriously. I started the story slowly from the beginning until I ended up in Mirza's apartment. Both my friends were so serious about listening to my every speech. "Oh my goodness, Fara was as good as that woman to you" Sherlly said as she finished the meal she ordered.

Two o'clock past fifteen minutes. I was still struggling in the clutches of the burly man on my left and right. And my treatment is very disturbing to both. Until finally a punch has managed to make me unconscious. I don't know how long.

Four o'clock in two minutes. My body started to squirm. And feel the discomfort. Looks like my hand is tied to a chair in the corner of the room. I opened my eyes and swept the entire room that looked dim with the potluck lighting. I felt my head so heavy, probably from that blow. "Where am I?" gumamku. There is a fear that is growing on me. It looks like bad things are going to happen to me. I was getting more and more frightened as the door of the room opened slowly. His squeaking voice made me even more wry. I pretended not to be conscious and closed my eyes again, even if it was only half. In the dim light of the lamp I could see the figure of the three men. The three talked about selling me to another city. And that's according to the orders of the man they call the boss. "O Allah, help me" my prayer in my heart. "Hey get up." said a man while kicking me. I was shocked and complained about the treatment. "Eat...!" he said again while throwing the package into my lap. "I'll open your mouth, but never make a sound let alone shout" he said as he pulled the duct tape that had closed my mouth. "I'll open your hand too. Don't mess around, if you want to live" he said again threatening while opening a bond one hand. I wept. The clear thread that I had been holding back from earlier finally fell as well.

I hesitated a little and started eating the rice wrap. And only a little bit I ate it because I lost my appetite in this situation. But if there is no food that fills my stomach, then how can I run if there is a chance later.

Eight o'clock at night. My hands were tied back to my back, but not to my back seat. My mouth was closed again. Walking I followed the steps of the man in front of me until a black car. Inside I was unconscious again. I don't know how long. I don't know...