As Strong as the Mentari, as Soft as the Moon
Episode 22's. My Story Today...
My steps were so fast down the porch of my school class. Because the first hour exam time is about to start. Today is the fifth day of my final school exam. My spirit is still burning to this day. And my gratitude has never diminished for all the opportunities that have been given. "Hey...Girl night. Good morning...What time's home? Fajr huh?" said Rivan, who taught me my steps. "A habit of selling cheap slander huh...?" said a voice from behind while hitting Rivan. Rivan and I turned their faces to the source of the sound. "Bu Ratna.." said me and Rivan almost simultaneously. "If I hear slander like this, I don't hesitate to report you to the principal" Ms Ratna said. "The test is done, you meet the mother" he said again shortly before it passed. Rivan looked wry and nodded his head.
Seven o'clock past thirty minutes. I started by saying the name of God when I started working on the test today. I read carefully every question listed. In less than thirty minutes I completed forty problems. Even so, about ten minutes I double-checked every answer I had completed. "Alhamdulillah.." I said softly while tidying up my equipment. Then I immediately handed over the answer sheet and questions to the supervisor in front. There were many pairs of eyes looking at me as I left the examination hall.
My steps stopped when someone called me. From the characteristic sound of his voice I'm sure it was, Sherlly. And sure enough, when I found her figure sitting on the garden chair. "Hey.how is the test" I said as I sat next to him. "Alhamdulillah. Thank you for helping me learn" he said, hugging me. "Lebay.." I said as I ruffled his hair. "Ferry, where?" I said. "Busy with her new boyfriend" Sherlly said as she picked up the food I had brought. I also longed to hear Sherlly's words. "When do you want to go straight to the store?" he said while looking at me with his round eyes. I also nodded in agreement. "Where else are you going. That's the only place I'm looking for a piece of diamond" I said with a laugh. "I'm coming...? I'm gonna go help. I paid for it with cup cake. How about...?" sherlly said while looking at me. Em. This kid must have wanted. I rounded my eyes and looked at him from toe to head. So repeatedly. Of course, that makes him angry. "My employees have something you're appraising, huh...?" I said while poking his chin. "Ah, noooo." she said nervously as she slightly pursed her lips and flicked one of her hands. I smiled seeing his behavior. And I memorized very well how the habits of my best friend feel this one brother.
"Fa, it's called Ms Ratna" Rivan said as he took a quick step. I finally followed Rivan's quick steps. Arriving at the room of Ms Ratna we also sat a little close together. "Where did the rumors about Fara come from?" said Bu Ratna staring at Rivan who just silently bowed. "Say, I want to know" said Ms. Ratna again. "From the group chat, Mom? Rivan. Rivan finally told the origin of the rumor. I'm termangu. How curious people are about my personal life. A photo was also shown. Inside are my father and me. I smiled to see him. "If you don't know my life, don't judge me. Know it? that's my dad. The father who had left me all this time, and because of certain conditions we were reunited" I said firmly. "If you don't believe me you can come home with me today. I happened to be going to the store where my father was. How's it?" i said again. "All right, I'll come with you. If your words are correct, then I will be the first person in this school to defend you desperately" he said fieryly. Ms. Ratna and I smiled at Rivan.
Ten o'clock past ten minutes. A shop worker picked me up. Me, Sherlly and Rivan immediately rushed into the car because of the intense heat. About thirty minutes of travel we had arrived at the destination, the KUN cake shop where me and my father depend on my life from income. "Assalamu'alaikum. father" I said a little spoiled while kissing the back of his hand. "Wa'alaikumussalam." said the father, rubbing my head with one hand. "How are you, Sherlly..?" father said as he welcomed Sherlly's hand. "Good, Om... Wow, there's a lot of shops. Sherlly help ya, Om" Sherlly said while wearing an apron. "Rivan, Om." said Rivan introduced himself and kissed the back of his hand. I smiled to see Rivan do that. "So ready to defend this?" I said while nudging his stomach. He was complaining and misbehaving.
Twelve o'clock past forty-five minutes. Me, Sherlly and Rivan stepped towards the mosque not too far away. That's why we just walk. "I salute you Fara. It's amazing." commend Rivan who I replied with a smile. Walking us on the sidewalk to the mosque suddenly there was a car that stopped next to us. And a hand grabbed me and pulled my body to sit in the car. My mind imagined something bad would happen to me again. "No...! Don't again. I beg God.." so inwardly. Trying hard I struggled and tried to open the car door, but failed. My efforts have been in vain. I saw in the distance Sherlly and Rivan panicked to see me being forcefully carried like that. Chirping the car engine because it was forced to stop by a car that suddenly blocked in the middle of the road. "Please.." I cried hysterically.
"Oh my God, do I have to go back to what I did a few months ago. What plan are you preparing for me, O Lord." I said in my heart.
To be continued...
