Behind the Grey Cloud

First 13 Days in School

Since dawn I have been awake. I've been bathing, washing dishes, sweeping. But Mita's not awake yet.

I also decided to make him breakfast.

The remaining rice last night is still plenty. I'll make him some fried rice.

First I peeled the season, after which I prepared some vegetables and eggs.

Then I smoothed the roof and then I sauteed.

When I was sauteing the seasoning, Mita came.

"What flavor is May? The smell is so good." said Ms. Mita.

"This again makes fried rice ma'am. I'm sorry Mayang disturbed my mother's sleep." I replied

"It's okay. Sorry Aunt woke up in the afternoon. You see, here is the habit of people waking up during the day." explained Bu Mita

"Oh yes May, from now on call him aunty. If here the name of the mother is for the older ones" he said with a laugh.

"Are you not old yet? Is Mayang younger than mom?" candaku.

"There's an older May. Anyway you should call 'tante' point.

Yes, Aunt took a shower first. While waking up Rani. Kaya early in the morning fried rice breakfast delicious tuh." he said while ngeloyor go

I can only shake my head at the silly behavior of Miss Mita, uh Aunt Mita Ding.

After my cooking was done, I prepared breakfast at the dinner table. I prepared the dishes, and also drank. I saw there the milk boy. Must have Rani.

So I made Rani milk.

"Waaaahhh. Do you know that milk is for Rani?" aunt Mita said after she finished her bath.

"Yes, I saw him in the kitchen. I think it must have Rani. So Mayang took the initiative to make it for Rani. Is that okay Tan?" my many.

"It's okay, May. The milk was for Rani. But Aunt always forgot to make it. If the morning gini aunt often complicated. Aunty woke up at noon, Rani too. Later if built he must be ogah-ogahan to wake up. Not to mention breakfast. Even though breakfast every morning is just a flat egg. The simple." bright Aunt Mita.

I just responded with a smile.

"Good morning, beautiful sister. Wow, this special breakfast." said the little boy who just put on his school uniform.

"Dear, these are all the cooked Sis Mayang. Sis Mayang also made milk for you. You like it, don't you?" aunty Mita said to her only child.

"Like dong ma. If the mama usually breakfast is just eggs ceplok doang. The milk is often forgotten. If this is how Rani will be the spirit to study at her school."he said girang.

"Yes dong. must be the spirit of learning. So that the rich pinter brother Mayang."imbuh his mother.

I can only smile at the conversation between mother and child. I remember mother. I used to make breakfast every morning for me.

"Come on May, eaten. Today is your first day at school. So you can't be late" said Aunt Mita

"Yes Aunt."

****

After breakfast and table cleaning, I prepared to go to school.

While Rani, she was escorted with Aunt Mita because we were different directions.

Rani is now in the 3rd grade of elementary school.

Arriving at school, I walked slowly towards the entrance. Not so many kids came this morning. Maybe the first day. So they chose rather later to leave.

I walked towards the school corridor. I looked at the glass wall. There the names that will occupy the class are attached.

And I turned out to be in Xc class. It's called 'Bella Safira Anastasia'.

Is this my best friend Bella? Or just happens to be the same name?

I don't know.

I also went into class. There are some kids here. I approached them and met them.

They welcomed me kindly. I'm happy too.

After that, I chose a middle row bench that was still empty. I always liked sitting on the middle bench. Not too front and not too back.

This morning his schedule was just getting to know each other. Teaching and learning activities have not yet begun.

After the bell came in. All the students were out of class. Today is Monday. So we will all do the apple or ceremony activities first.

The greeting was only given by Mr. Wahyudi. He welcomes us to the students of class X and is a happy fight for the students of class XII.

This morning's ceremony didn't last very long. Because we will go into the classroom to be guided by the sister builders OSIS.

After all the students entered the class, it appeared outside that there was a female student who asked permission to enter. I can't see exactly who the student is.

After negotiating, the elder sister finally allowed him to enter. Daan...

"Bella's.."

It just so happened that the bench next to me was empty. Then he sat down beside me. He looked at me in silence then smiled and nodded.

"Bella.." I said slowly.

"Yes May. It's me. Finally we can be together again, yes" he replied

Throughout the activities held by the OSIS brothers, I became excited because now my best friend was back

***

"Bella I'm glad to see you back. How are your mom and dad?" ask me when we get home from school.

"Dad and my mother were both May, but now my father's business had gone bankrupt and we were poor. That's why I was late for school because I had to help my mother prepare her sales. Now mom started a business selling small breakfast selling small May." crita Bella with a sad look on her face.

"Bell me, life does love its pain. Sometimes we are above, sometimes below. But don't forget to always be grateful and keep the spirit of continuing life." comfort me to Bella.

"Yes. Thank you, May. You still want to be friends with me." We hugged for a moment.

All the way home, we talked about our past lives. I also told him about Ali.

Ah, speaking of Ali, I remembered the letter Ali gave me. I haven't read it yet because I'm so tired.