Degrees of My House

CHAPTERS 108

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One by one, Al stepped up the stairs to the stage. Al has now lined up with the other winners.

"Well, now we've got our top champion. For this reason, we asked each winner to tell us the purpose behind the painting they made. Start with the winner with the best color combination category. Please," said the Host.

Each winner now holds onto two of their paintings. Al stood at the very end of the stage opposite to where Ibra was standing. Ibra's eyes could not be separated from Al who embraced his painting. While Al only looked straight ahead avoiding his gaze with Ibra.

One by one the winners told the meaning of their paintings. The sound of applause and admiration came out of the audience's mouth. Now it was Al's turn to convey the contents of his painting. The winner came forward and stood in the middle of the stage.

"Assalamu'alaikum Warahmatullahi Westaraka tuh," said Al began his conversation with greetings.

"Waalaikumsalam Warahmatullahi Westaraka tuh tuh," replied everyone who was there.

Al held up his first painting with the theme Hero. As Al turned his painting around and showed everyone below the stage, all eyes were on the painting. It appears in the painting that a teacher is teaching his students.

"This painting is presented to Al's beloved teacher" said Al looking at Mr. Anton who had stood up from his seat in the back bench.

Mr. Anton who heard the words Al smiled happily and gave his thumb to the child.

"Teachers are unsung heroes. Tap him, we're nothing. Without teachers, the follow-up President might be able to lead the country tremendously. Without teachers, there would be no great people. So do not be proud of your position if you forget the services of a teacher," said Al.

All those who heard it were moved.

"Do not be angry if the teacher advises, because his advice is the most valuable science. Do not be angry if the teacher hits us, maybe there are words and attitudes that have hurt his heart. People used to study harder than us. They were even rattanized by the teacher, but they did not complain because it was for their good. And look, many people used to be more successful than children now who, if scolded a little, immediately complained to their parents. Al is also so, but Umi always said, no teacher wants bad for his students. Thank you Master, because you made us real human beings" Al closed his words. The clapping sounds boisterous. Even Mr. Anton who was on the bench behind his eyes until glazed over. What a wonderful student that is.

"Gee, what an amazing story. A seven-year-old like this can provide a valuable lesson for everyone. Now please state the meaning of your free-themed painting, Al," the Host told Al.

Al nodded. He put down his first painting and after that took turns lifting his second painting. Slowly, Al turned the painting over and showed it to everyone.

DEG

Ibra's heart was racing. Ibra's eyes heated up to see his son's painting on a large screen that was plastered on the right and left sides of the stage. It was a painting where a mother with a veil on her head was struggling to bear a child, and was accompanied by a little boy. In the painting, the tiny hand of the boy clasped the hand of his mother who was struggling to give birth. Awe came out of the mouths of everyone who saw the painting.

Al turned his gaze to Ibra and looked at Ibra's bead very deeply. After that Al resumed his words without turning his eyes from Ibra. "This is a painting in which a five-year-old boy accompanies his mother who bets her life to give birth to her sister. Unaccompanied by a father, the boy gave power to his mother. At the risk of his life, the child was born into the world safely without any defects" Al looked at in Ibra's bead. It was as if he was saying that this was the pain he was going through with Mother.

"Gee, a very beautiful and perfect painting. This painting feels real and alive. Is this a true story of Al?" ask the Host to Al.

Al turned his gaze to the Host. "It's real for those who've experienced it, Brother Host," replied Al. Al didn't want to say that this was a story he went through on his own. Because it will invite many questions later. This kid really takes out what he has in mind as optimally as possible, and channels it through a painting.

"Brother of the Host, can Al say something more?" ask Al bravely.

"Please, Al," said the Host with a friendly smile.

Al looked back at Ibra before speaking. "The money does not determine a person to be an adult. But experiences, wounds and tears teach us all to mature. From this painting, Al wants to convey, that a small child can act as a protector for his mother and an Angel for his sister. Thank you" said Al, ending his words. Voices of applause and amazed cheers were heard filling the room. The seven-year-old gave many lessons to everyone present.

"Wah Al, you're a wonderful boy. Your parents educated you well, Al," said the Host representing all audiences.

"More precisely Umi who taught Al, the Brother of the Host," said Al.

It hurts! That's what Ibra felt. Was this what Dee had felt when Al and he did not consider Dee's whereabouts? Does it have to be this sick? Ibra wondered.

Should this hurt Abi accept, son? Ibra looked at Al.

Ibra's tears were unstoppable. The boy and the father exchanged a glance. Ibra with Iba's gaze and pleaded with her, while Al with his disappointed look.

Al's heart also ached saying bad words to his Abinya, but all this he did let Abinya know how the wound that Abinya gave as a result of his actions.

Alan, Agam and Kevin who witnessed it all from the entrance could only remain silent. There's nothing they can do for now. Except, watching how Al took out all his heart on the stage through his paintings.

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