Behind the Grey Cloud

11 Graduation (2)

No graduation time any minute. Two weeks ago, we were preoccupied with our final school exams. I so rarely go to Ali's place to help make a job again. Today I want to go there. I miss Akbar too. It just so happens today Sunday. But today Ms. Yasmin has an event at the school to prepare the final exam for her protege.

"Mom, today Mayang permission to go to Ali's house is okay?" my permission was on Yasmin's mother before she left.

"Dear, you will bring food for the Ali family. In the closet there is cake. You bring them all. That cake I made was indeed for Ali." replied Yasmin

"Yes mom. Thank you" I said, kissing Yasmin's hand, who was about to leave.

"Be careful, son, you go first. Assalamu'alaikum's chat.."

"Be careful too, ma'am. Salam wa'alaikum"

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After getting everything ready, I went to Ali's place. It didn't take long, I finally arrived at Ali's house.

tok tok tok tok

"Assalamu'alaikum's chat..."

"Wa'alaikum hail.. Uh, Brother Mayang. Let's go in. Brother. Bang Ali is inside." welcome Akbar.

"Oh you May, what's wrong?"  Ali's out from the inside.

"Here I'm going to deliver cakes and mother-made meals for you and your family" I replied, handing the food and cookies over to Ali.

"Well, I'm bothered, May. Thank you" said Ali while receiving gifts from me.

" Yes together. Uh yes, which father? Healthy right?" ask me about his father.

"Alhamdulillah father healthy. This morning I went to the market. Today the market is again rame."

We talked, talked and laughed together. Actually I miss making crafts again. But baby, the ingredients are still running out.

When it was noon, I was ready to go home.

"Thank you, princess, for the food and the cake" he said after I said goodbye

"Yes, the frog prince. I'm going home. Assalamu'alaikum's chat.."

"Wa'alaikum salam"

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This morning the graduation announcement will be made. My heart is always anxious waiting for that. In the morning, I went back and forth in and out of the room.

"you why May?'' Ask Yasmin to wonder

"ehmm, no ma'am. Mayang was just nervous. Today is graduation day. Mayang deg degan."I replied while grinning the horse,.

"You sit here and drink and take a deep breath."

I also obeyed Ms. Yasmin's orders.

"How did it calm down?"

"Alhamdulillah be good ma'am." I replied with a big smile

"Yes already, you're spitting out. Later late. Oh yeah, mom's coming home from school in a meeting. So mom came home late.''

"Yes mom. Mayang is leaving. Assalamu'alaikum." I said goodbye while kissing Yasmin's hand.

"Yes, be careful. Salam wa'alaikum"

I also walked to school. In the course of the deg degan taste is still left, even if only a little.

Yesterday from the school there was an announcement that the registration form was already in place at the school.

So, Ms. Yasmin said, Later I can directly request the form. So that my chances of getting into school are even greater.

'Ah, if Ali could attend school in the city. It must be getting more happy with my heart.'

But I can't be selfish. Ali chose to postpone his wishes for his family. I should appreciate it

I didn't feel like I was at school either.

Tumben the frog prince was waiting for me in front of the entrance with a grin.

"Good morning, my princess" she said

"Good morning also my frog prince. Tumben's here?"give me back

"Yes, today's shop is off. So I can go to school in the morning." she replied with a smile.

I just nodded - nodding in response to her.

"Yes, today's graduation. I'm so deg with gini yaa" he said

"We just pray that we all graduate with satisfactory grades" I said

"Aamiin.."

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At 09:00 all students of Class IX were asked to gather in the hall to hear the graduation announcement

Ali and I took their places in the middle row of the corner. So that we could hear clearly without the noise of the other children.

After waiting for 5 minutes, the headmaster finally entered with a map. Maybe the map contains the results of the graduation decision.

"Good morning, all my children.. Thank God this morning we can all gather in this place in good health without lacking anything." The chief initiated the opening

"Today is the day we've been waiting for. The day you guys are gonna. Because today is the announcement of the results of the lessons that you have spent 3 years studying at this school.

 I hope your test scores are all very satisfactory, but it also depends on you. How you learned all this time, how you managed your time, and how you tried.

Not apart from that, we teachers hope that you all can graduate with satisfactory grades so that you can continue your education at the school you want."

"Before it has been said, that the results of this National Exam can determine where you can continue education after from here.

So, which is good value, you can continue to the favorite school of the State while the National Examination score is right, you can still continue your education to the public school.

No matter what value you get, stay enthusiastic in learning. May in the future you be successful people.

After the results of this graduation are shared, I hope that you go home immediately and convey this to your parents.

Accessory:

You who will continue to school in State 001 later after this can ask for the registration form to the father, because God willing we from the committee will facilitate your registration."

"Previous please send our greetings to your parents at home.

And next week we'll do the parting. Therefore, you must be present at the event."

"For those whose names have been called can go home directly"

After that, one by one we were called. Until it was my turn

"Mayangseh.."

"Yes ma'am." I replied as I walked to the front of the class.

"Maintain your good achievements yes" said the teacher while handing me an envelope.

"Thank you, ma'am" I answered by receiving the envelope. Not to forget I kissed the hands of the father and the teacher who were present in this room.

Even though I don't know what it is yet, I'm very happy and relieved.

I walked slowly to my class while waiting for Ali.

Not long after he came and said:

"How did it go. See dong?" the door while laughing

"Can't be opened. The message from the head of the father was opened until the house." reject me while sticking my tongue

After that we went home before I went home, I went to the administration room to ask for a form.

Ali and I went home together. We walked in tandem.

"It doesn't feel like we're going to go to a different school soon. Surely it will be kangen when you go home with rich gini." said Ali began our conversation

"It is important that we remain friends with Al" I replied

I deliberately avoided talking about the school. Because it's so sad. And I know that disappointed Ali, too.

Doesn't feel like we're in a third of the alley.

"I'll go home first..."

"Yes, watch out my princess.."

"Be careful also my frog prince.."

We also smile

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I waited anxiously for Ms. Yasmin. Because I can't wait to find out the results of my graduation papers.

It's 02 noon. Has Ms Yasmin not finished her meeting yet?

I remember dad.

On the same incident 3 years ago when I received the graduation news, I also got the news that dad was in an accident.

Suddenly my mind was not right. I finally decided to follow Ms. Yasmin to school. But when I closed the door, Ms. Yasmin came over and smiled.

"Where's May going?"

I didn't answer Yasmin's question. But I hugged him right away. I wept.

Ms. Yasmin stroked my hair

"Why are you, son?" The question is full of confusion.

"So Mayang waiting for mom, this hour has not come home. Keep arriving mayang remember the late father, ma'am. In the past, 3 years ago, when Mayang received the news of graduation, Mayang also got the news that the father was in an accident. Mayang was afraid because mom had not come home." I explained while hugging Yasmin again.

"No Mayang, Ms. Yasmin is still here to accompany Mayang. After the meeting, I stopped by the market. I bought you a dress as a gift for your graduation" said Ms. Yasmin

"But the graduation letter hasn't been opened yet. How come you bought me a present?"answer me

"Because I'm sure. You must have passed san and got good grades" he said again.

"Yes, let's go in. We'll open your graduation letter."

I smiled and nodded slowly.

"Where's the letter?"ask Yasmin when she changes clothes.

"This is ma'am" I replied, handing over the envelope I had received from school.

Ms. Yasmin opened it slowly. Sometimes he looks at me flirting.

After that..

"Alhamdulillah Mayang, your grades are almost perfect. 9.75 Boy."

I approached and saw the writing myself.

That's right, the value is actually written there.

I hugged Yasmin tightly.