Behind the Grey Cloud

39 Decisions

I was excited to go to school this morning.

I woke up early as usual.

After helping peel seasonings and cutting vegetables for sale, I immediately prepared myself to go to school.

Not to forget I enjoyed breakfast with Ms. Yasmin, Aunt Mita, and also Rani.

After breakfast, I asked for permission and shook hands with Aunt Mita and Ms. Yasmin.

I walked towards his usual place I was waiting for an angkot.

Today the angkot is a little late.

After waiting for almost 10 minutes, the angkot came.

I'll get on board so I can get to school soon. Yasmin said, If I get to school, I have to see Mr. Wahyudi.

I finally got to school.

As soon as I got down from the angkot, I immediately headed to Pak Wahyudi's room, the principal's room.

tok tok..

" Excuse me.." greet me while knocking on the door.

Slender. There is no lawfulness.

I repeat once more

" Excuse me sir, Assalamualaikum.."

" Wa'alaikum hail, uh Mayang. Come in son." replied Mr. Wahyudi. It turns out he just came from the bathroom.

I entered Wahyudi's room.

" Come, please sit down." she said, letting me sit down.

I also according. Take a seat in front of him

" When do you come back from the village?" ask Mr. Wahyudi to start the conversation this morning.

" Yesterday afternoon sir." I answered politely.

" Just go straight to May. So gini, our school received an invitation to participate in the physics and mathematics Olympiad competition for an event in the provincial service. Yesterday after deliberation with some teachers, we agreed that you would represent our school. Given your academic value is good in the field of mathematics and physics. How's May? You can?" obviously Mr. Wahyudi to me.

I smiled and replied, too,

" God willing Mayang can sir."

" Thank God, thank you, son. Hope you succeed in the Olympics. If you can't be a champion, you're okay. The important thing is that you represent our school." Wahyudi said again.

" Yes sir. Mayang will try his best and hopefully be the best." answered me.

" Yes May, if you can get a champion, then the opportunity to be able to study at any university you want is wider."

Hearing that, I got more excited. I hope I can realize my goals.

After a little chat with Mr. Wahyudi, I also want to immediately return to class.

I walked into the class with a very happy heart. Up in front of the library room was someone calling me.

" May, wait..."

I also looked. Apparently he...

" May, I miss you so much. When did you come back?"

He is Zen. He ran a little towards me, until his breath was heard hunting.

" Today I arrived." I answered briefly.

I continued walking to the classroom.

Zen.

" May you're still mad at me?" ask her after our walking position.

I stopped the step. Turned to look towards her.

" Zen, I'm not mad at you. It's just, I'm sorry. For now I can't continue our relationship. I want to focus on learning and pursuing my goals. I hope you can understand." I explained to Zen.

I walk again. Let the Zen standing by.

****

In class, I studied as usual.

I often spend time on the sidelines of the turn of the clock by reading books.

Actually, I did it to avoid Zen.

I saw him look lethargic today. He was not eager to learn.

Bella sat next to me and grabbed my arm,

" His why?" ask her.

" Who?" I asked back.

" Yes, your boyfriend is. How does that look."

" Not my girlfriend anymore" I replied casually.

"Well.." Bella surprised.

His voice cannot be controlled. All eyes were looking towards us.

" What's the matter Bella?" ask an Indonesian teacher.

" ennggg, it's okay ma'am. This is my pen just fell off. Sorry ma'am." said Bella.

I also chuckled at him

Bella was also upset. She was embarrassed and upset at my answer, so she was shocked and became the center of attention of people.

" Therefore, if the school still do not talk mulu. So she's ashamed of herself, right?" tease me while still chuckling.

" Look out for you." - furious Bella.

****

Back at school, as usual, Bella and I went to the stall to guard the stall

We also rode the car together.

" Don't you see Zen May?" ask Bella curious.

I just shook my head and continued to focus on reading the book.

Bella who was upset with me, finally snatched my book

I'm shocked.

" What the hell is Bell?" I screamed a little.

All the eyes in the room looked sharply at us.

He returned the book I read..

"Said I'm your best friend. But you didn't tell me." said Bella with a pouty face.

I smile. I-i know. Bella needs an explanation from me

"OKAY. So this morning I dropped out Zen Bell. You know, he's my mother's stepson, so now he's my half-brother, right? Not a sibling, but it feels weird. We're dating but with one mother.

Could-can be rich soap operas in Indomaret dong. My mother is my in-law. Haha"

I explained at length to Bella that I ended with a joke so as not to be crisp.

Bella laughed together

Until unconscious, we have arrived in front of the shop Aunt Mita.

We're getting off the angkot.

We're walking towards the stall.

But just in the yard, there was a mother who called me.

" Maye.."

I'm turning. Apparently she's my mother.

I'm stopping.

Then he hugged me. I let her hold me while crying. But I remained silent. I didn't return his embrace either.

After she took off her embrace, I invited her in to talk inside.

I let her sit down to wait as I changed my clothes inside.

Now he and I are sitting facing each other.

He held my hand. As if I didn't want to be far from me anymore

" What's wrong, Mom?" ask her.

" I'm sorry, son. Sorry mother. Khilaf's mother." she said while still shedding tears.

" I've forgiven mom. This is also a message Dad said later if mom comes home, I should be able to forgive mom. Although it is heavy, I will try it." I replied calmly.

" Thank you dear."