Deepest Wound

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Graduation day arrived, my other friends were busy talking about the school that would be their choice later.

I was sitting under a tree where my friend and I used to hang out in the break. If we don't want to go to the cafeteria, that's where we take shelter and talk about things.

"Not with the others?"

I looked towards the source of the sound. It turned out that Mr. Adji was coming to me and he was sitting next to me. As usual, my heart was always abnormal when I was near Mr. Adji.

"If you can tell, where is Anita going?" Ask Mr. Adji.

I just answered the school like you set for me at that time without me explaining why. Mr. Adji just nodded with a smile.

"Whatever and wherever the school, we remain who will determine what the outcome will be. The important thing is not to be discouraged to always try and be serious in learning," said Mr. Adji before he left.

I thought it was just a speech to give me some entertainment. I went and left the place with many memories.

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I lie down and look at my school uniform that I'm going to wear tomorrow. Long skirt and veil that has been prepared by Mother. Ahh.., I covered my face with a pillow I can't imagine how I'm wearing it tomorrow.

The morning came quickly. I finished my bath and I put on my school uniform and I stood in front of the mirror. Not long Mother entered and took the veil that I still put on the mattress.

"Here Mother help," said Mother while pairing the veil for me. "Wahh.., Anita looks more beautiful like this," said Mother smiling.

I was still pouting and staring lazily at the mirror. "It's normal" I said in my heart.

After breakfast, my mother led me to the door. I saw that there was Om Wandy who was going to take me to school. Since Om Wandy's workplace is still one-way with my school, it's Om Wandy who takes me every day.

Actually I am also still upset with Om Wandy who has reported me to Father and Mother so I have to be like this.

"Wahh.., Om pangling you barely recognize Anita, kirain girl from where it was," said Om Wandy when I was sitting in his car.

I knew Om Wandy was just harassing me by pretending he didn't recognize me. It was clear he had come to pick me up.

"Huhh, stale. The road," I said in an annoyed tone.

" Yes, princess...." Then Om Wandy runs his car.

Along the way, I just kept quiet and finally Om Wandy made a sound.

"From now on make friends accordingly, choose friends that lead to kindness, and do not make friends with boys."

"Hmmm...." I answered with a murmur.

Because my school entered the alley so Om Wandy dropped me off in front of the alley. The distance from the school was not too far away so I walked to get to my school.

"Be careful of the way and don't rush too much." - Om Wandy's message as I began to enter the alley. Yes, of course it was a trick, but I'm the only one who understands it. Some of my extended family are actually very sociable and humorous, only they are afraid of Oma Siti who seems very serious. But other than Oma Nur and Oma Siti, there is Oma Maryam who is very good to me. Oma Maryam is the younger sister of Oma Siti, although they are brothers but Oma Maryam's attitude is very good.

I did not heed Om Wandy's words and continued to walk while lifting my skirt a little so that I could more freely step. When passing the road it turns out I passed some friends when Junior High. They were my hangouts while playing guitar at the crossroads.

"Eh Anita?" They took turns calling my name. Some even approached me because they were still unsure if it was me.

Be me the material of their plumbing that morning. They sang a song for me.

🎵🎶Hijab, white hijab...

sainthood...🎶🎵

I could only let them bully me because my skirt and veil really limited my movement, I just continued my journey until I arrived at School.

I tried to blend in with the other students. They are all very friendly and caring. On the first day, I became friends with all of them.

At 08:00 we were told to gather in the field to listen to a briefing from one of the OSIS Brothers.

Because this is the first day so there is no determination of the lesson schedule. It could be said that this is an introductory day for new students. And the next two days we will get a challenge from the brothers of OSIS.

I went home to ride a motorcycle taxi because Om Wandy was only in charge of driving me in the morning.

"Assalamu'alaikum's chat...."

"Wa'alaikumsalam" answered the Mother from within.

I salami Mommy and I kiss the back of her hand. Then I opened my veil as soon as I got to my room. I dropped my body on the bed to relieve a moment of my fatigue.

"An..., you eat first there, you'll get sick again."

I saw that Mother was standing in front of the door of my room that was open.

"Anita is still tired" I replied.

"Where's the school?" Ask Mommy while approaching me and sit near me who is still lying down.

"Yes that's Bun...."

"Did Anita have friends?"

"Uda...."

"Good then. Oiya, the day after Mother will return. So Anita has to learn to wear her own veil."

Ahh..., what else is this ordeal,,

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This morning I learned to wear my own veil. I woke up early to have plenty of time to put on the hood. After enough effort I finally got to.

After breakfast I went to the terrace and I saw that Om Wandy was already in front of the house with his car. I took my shoes after I put on my salami Mother who drove me to the terrace as usual.

"Good morning sweet girl." Om Wandy greeted me as I got into the car. I was still mad at Om Wandy so I just kept quiet. I am rarely angry, but when I am angry I will feel at home for a long time not to make up.

I got off in front of the alley yesterday and proceeded to school on foot. But unfortunately I ran into some of my friends who mocked me yesterday.

"Assalamu'alaikum Bu Ustadzah." said one of my friends.

I don't care what he says because I think it's just a trick.

"Well, say hello to sin...!" He shouted while laughing together.

Ahh, I just answer in my heart. "Wa'alaikumsalam."

Not long ago they heard the song as they sang yesterday

🎵🎶Hijab, white hijab...

sainthood...🎶🎵

This is a really hard test for me. I turned my back to look at those who were mocking me and then I glanced at the rocks on the side of the road. But I remember Dad's advice.

I will grant your wish if you become a better person

"Patience, patience, patience...."

Then I continued my journey until I reached school and I went straight to my class.