Behind the Grey Cloud

12 Schools in the City

I am so happy and so moved. I was finally able to attend a public school according to my dreams.

This morning, accompanied by Yasmin, I was planning to enroll in a school in the city and find a boarding place for me.

Yesterday I told Ali that today I am going to the city. Maybe later he'll wait for me at the fork in the road as usual.

Once everything was ready, Yasmin and I set off on foot to the village highway. As soon as I reached the fork in the road, I saw my frog prince standing there.

"Good morning frog prince. has long been waiting?" my greeting followed by a smile knot Yasmin ma'am.

"Good morning, princess. It's been a long time since I've waited for your arrival" she replied, kissing Yasmin's hand.

"How was your school Al?Have you signed up?" ask Yasmin

"God willing Ali will also want a list of schools ma'am. Ali asked for mother's prayer, so that Ali would be given a smoothness later" Ali asked

"Permaine.. Hope everything is good, Al." replied the mother.

"Yes, let's go. It'll be noon hunting. Usually the streets in the city are often jammed." take Ms. Yasmin

"Yes mom. Yes Al, I go first. Don't forget to doain me there. Hopefully we can be equally successful. Aamiin." I say goodbye to Ali

"Aamiya.. Be careful, my princess." she replied

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After traveling almost 1.5 hours, we finally arrived at the city terminal. Next we will take an angkit to go to school and then to the boarding place.

Ms. Yasmin chose her friend's house to make it a boarding house. Because if the cost in the general boarding, Ms. Yasmin does not have the heart.

Coincidentally, this friend of Yasmin's mother only lives alone with her son, Rani's name. Her husband died a few years ago.

10 Minutes away we arrived at the school from the terminal. This school is so magnificent. The building is very large.I'm sure, I will be even more excited to learn. I'll be comfortable here.

We walked towards the principal's room. In the past, Ms. Yasmin also attended school here. Even if it's only a year. Because after that he had to move to a school not far from his home to take care of his sick mother.

"Good morning sir. May I come in." said Yasmin to a father sitting at a computer desk.

"Good morning.. Yasmin's. Is this really you Yasmin?" the father answered while taking off his glasses.

We also shake hands and are welcome to sit down.

"Right sir, this is Yasmin. And this is my son sir. His name is Mayang."

The father looked at me and I replied with a nod of my head.

From what I know from his name tag, the father was named Mr. Wahyudi, a principal.

" Oh this is your son. Already started High School huh him?" ask Wahyudi again.

"Yes sir. And he wants to study here. This is a letter of approval from SMP and this is the registration form sir." replied Ms. Yasmin while submitting the envelope and registration formilir

"God, your son's worth really amazed Yasmin. The value is almost perfect. She must be diligent and smart like her mother."praise Wahyudi

"Yes sir." replied Yasmin briefly

"That means you can get this scholarship Mayang. You can go to school here for free. Monthly fees, uniforms, and books you can get for free. Not to mention later if you excel as a student, you will get achievement money. And if you can defend your achievements, you can enter any College as you wish." explained Mr. Wahyudi

"Yes sir. Thank goodness."

After talking for a while, we also said goodbye.

Teaching and learning activities will be held 2 weeks after the holidays are over.

We'll go to Yasmin's friend, Mita's name.

Ms. Yasmin and Ms. Mita had been friends when attending this High School. Although only one year, but their friendship is maintained until now.

5-minute drive from school to Mita's house.

When we arrived, Rani was seen playing a bicycle in her deoan yard.

"Assalamu'alaikum Rani's. Mama is?"hello to Yasmin

"Wa'alaikum hail aunty. Mama's in the back. Come on in." answered Rani

After that, Mita came out from behind.

"Eh Yas, it's been a while?''her greeting

" New to sampe"

We also shake hands.

　

"Oh this is Mayang yaa. What do you often say?'' ask Mita ma'am.

"Yes Yas, really. Son kos here tuh like even swagger. The reason is school, but at school hours they even go to the mall. Even streets. Do they do not think that parents at home looking for money, ee who sought even at will. I am often angry. Want me to be angry yes I do not have the right. later if they even attack me back with words that have no right I'm so embarrassed" replied Ms. Mita

We laughed together too.

After talking while giving up longing, we also say goodbye to Mita.

"We said yes Mit. Sorry to bother you."pamit ma'am Yasmin

"You're what the hell Yas is. Pake by the way it's all. You don't think I'm your best friend? "

"Yes yes, thanks again Mit. I'll go home first. In 2 weeks I will bring Myang here. What do you want me to bring from the village?"haggar bu Yasmin

"Bring me a cake mendhut dong Yas. You're a real pinter making a cake. I try to make it always fail. Sometimes it's too soft, sometimes it's hard" he said with a smile

"Okee I'll make it. Mayang is also good at making cakes. He used to sell cakes too."

"Ah time? If so then teach auntie ya Mayang yaa."rengek bu Mita like a child.

I only replied to her with a wry smile and a small nod

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2 Weeks have passed

My journey in a new place is about to begin. Tomorrow I will leave and start living in the city. Neat I doubt

"Mom, I'm sure it's okay if I stay alone?'' ask me tonight.

"Yes dear. I'm sure." she answered with confidence

"If you object, Mayang is okay if you have to go to school here to accompany mom."

"No Mayang. You have to pursue your dreams. Mom's okay. Even if you don't leave, I'll feel guilty."

"But ma'am.. This lady only has a mother. Mayang does not want to make mother sad." said I

"Mom's okay, son. Never mind. You go to sleep immediately, so that we do not have bad luck leaving. Did you say goodbye to Ali May?"tanta ma'am Yasmin

"Already mom. And Ali said, can't take me away big. He said he couldn't. He just gave me this letter and asked her to read if I had gotten into town" I replied.

Yesterday when I met her, she just told me that. He couldn't watch me leave. It's too painful he said.

But I'm happy, he's continuing his schooling here. He could get a scholarship as well because of his good grades. Hopefully we can be successful the same - the same is my frog paneran.

I smiled amusedly considering Ali's cuteness and silliness. Thanks to him I rediscovered happiness. From him I learned to rise.

****

This morning I left for the city early so that Ms. Yasmin will not be home last night.

Last night we made an order for Mita.

Ms. Yasmin also brought me some vegetables. There are vegetable beans and bitter melon. This is all Mita's favorite.

"Are you ready to leave May?" ask Yasmin

"Already mom. Let's go."

Along the way, I held Yasmin's hand. I seemed reluctant to take it off. After the departure of the mother, from Ms. Yasminlah I obtained affection.from the youth I belajsr ketegaran. And from there came my love for Yasmin.

Not really, we arrived at the terminal. After this, we went straight to Mita's house.

"Assalamu'alaikum Mit. please help dong. This weight."what the mother with brought the results of souvenirs

"Wa'alaikum salam. You anyway. Lots of gini. Why don't you guys bring your village here" mocked Mita's mom joking.

"But you like kaaaan?" fashion ma'am Yasmin

"Yes, I like it. Wong dapet gratis's." Answer Mita while sticking out her tongue.

"Yes, I made you drink. thirsty, right?"

"Yes, a little dong Mit. Pake offered everything." replied ma'am yasmin

They also laugh together

After taking a break, Yasmin finally came home.

"Part yourself well here, Mayang. Don't forget to tell me what's going on?"

"Yes ma'am, I'm also hearted at home. don't forget to tell Mayang that you've reached home."

I hugged Yasmin while crying.

There is a deep sense of sadness when you have to part with Ms. Yasmin.