Flowers for Zara

Chpts. 2 - Graduation

Finally came the day of freedom.

Today is Graduation Day where students release graduation accompanied by their parents. But again papa is busy and can not be present today, as he usually did the same in previous years. Whether or not he is today does not matter, after all, this is my day of freedom.

"Look at him, that's Ara who won 1 at the school, right?". Whisper Dena into Mona's ears.

"She, it turns out that behind her ugliness she can perform well anyway". Mona smiled cynically at me as I passed her to take the stage for a charter of appreciation.

"Congratulations Ara, for her success. May your intelligence not be used to snatch someone's husband, just like your mother did. Haha". Mona laughs with her friends. I want to slap her smooth and beautiful cheeks, but I forgive her today and then I reply with a smile I don't think I need to serve her, thank you Mona today you are safe.

"Tumben are you silent about receiving their treatment ra?". Asked Sonya who was curious about my patience today.

"No papa, just let them. Today I'm again kind-hearted hehe".

"Where are you going after Ra?"

"I want to go to University U in City B, you?

"Well me too, if you're the one who's definitely welcome there. Not with me whose value is only fitting in this way". Sonya's getting moody

"Calm down, I will pray that you will be accepted there. So we can be together again". While embracing Sonya. Sonya and I have been friends since Junior High, because our house is a complex so we meet more often both at home and at school. Hopefully Sonya can be accepted there so we can be together again. And I will start a new life I will make my own identity without any more Gunawan frills.

Graduation went normally, there were no problems and no impressions. Yes although a little envious to see those who celebrate graduation accompanied by their parents. Whatever my day, I'm just an unexpected child. So I don't deserve to be happy like them, I have to know myself and I have to find my own happiness.

After graduation, I headed to aunt's house. Give this good news to him.

"How is the graduation non? A lot?" greet aunt while hugging me. It feels very comfortable when greeted like this, not like home when just entering it feels like entering into a "horror" haunted house".

"Like graduation in general bi, hehe. It's so kangen". I lay on my aunt's lap. It feels like she's like my own mother, she's the longest-serving nanny at home. About 6 years, thanks to him I was not misguided. He taught me manners, manners and about life. At least I can have a benchmark when I start living alone.

"It's okay non, it must have been non-think well. The important thing is not to be able to take care of yourself and occasionally notify auntie ya". Auntie while stroking my hair.

"Dong bi definitely. Haaahhh, if only aunt was my mother. It's great that someone is supportive like this". Aunty just smiled, while hugging my aunt closed her eyes, it felt very comfortable. Like all burdens, all the insults I always received were gone in an instant. Maybe this is how it would feel if my real mother was here.

I spent my aunt's house until the afternoon, because aunt only lives alone. She is a widow, her husband is dead and she has no children. Because I was in the middle of the night, I decided to go home. Arriving home, there happened to be Papa there who just returned from work outside the city.

"Pa, I'm gonna sign up for Univ U". Without further ado I began a conversation with him.

"What in town B? Isn't it too far?". He answered while tweaking his phone without looking at me.

"Yes, I'll apply through the scholarship. And for the place I found it".

"Well, I'll transfer your trust for your living expenses there".

"No need pa, the rest of my savings are still there I'll use that. The rest I'll find a job for living there".

"Good, he has started to be independent and doesn't bother us anymore. When are you going to leave? Better as soon as yes, can't wait to feel our house detached from the thorns that stick for 17 years". Suddenly aunt Sandra was behind papa.

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