Hijab And Waiting

New Friend

"Hi Diana, my name is Maryam", said a girl of Diana's age who happened to be Diana's classmate, greeting her as she reached out.

"Hi Maryam", Diana welcomes Maryam's hand.

"You moved from the city of M right, yes also loh Di" said Maryam happy because he felt there was a new friend.

"really....Why did you move here?" diana asked in wonder.

"Let me change jobs here, then I'll move here" replied Maryam soberly.

"Oh.", said Diana briefly.

From that day on, Diana and Maryam looked more familiar, as they felt more comfortable chatting together. Maybe because they're the same as moving out of town.

In between their conversations....

"Oh yes Di....your parents why did they move here?" ask Maryam.

Diana, who heard her friend's question, was confused as to how to answer the question. More precisely he does not want anyone else to know about his personal life. Especially to someone new to her.

"Ehm....I'm coming with Oma here. Since my mom and dad are busy at work", that's all Diana can answer.

Mary did not ask much more. They continued the conversation in the other direction, until they finally entered the class and continued the lesson again.

Two lessons passed, the school bell rang. Diana rushed home.

"Diana", call Irma from behind Diana trying to catch up with Diana's rapid pace.

"Yes, what's wrong Ir?" ask Diana.

"Today my group of friends and I will study at Reni's house, so you go home alone today" Irma said a little sad. "When will you work as a group?" call Irma again.

"I haven't spoken to Maryam" Diana said briefly.

After she finished talking to Diana, Irma left. Just a few steps he walked, Maryam appeared from behind his back.

"Maryam", call him.

"Yes, what's the matter Di?", Maryam stopped her steps.

"When are we going to do the group assignment that the teacher gave us?" diana asked Mary.

Mary seemed to think for a moment.

"What about today?" maryam's Proposal. "Today happens to be my Umi's coming home fast. It would have been better if there was Umi at home" added Maryam again.

"If so, I tell my Oma first yes, I'm afraid she will wait for me at home" said Diana and replied with a nod by Maryam.

Tut....

The call began to be picked up by someone across there.

"......"

"Halo Oma, I'm going home a little late afternoon to Oma"

".........."

"You're working at Maryam Oma's house"

".........."

"Yes Oma"

They also walked together. It just so happened that Maryam's house wasn't far from their school.

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"Bi, soon Maryam is finished Junior High. What about Abi's plan?" asked Umi Hasnah, Maryam's real mother to Abi Hussein, Maryam's real father.

"According to Umi, we better follow his will, after all, Maryam the obedient child Bi" explained Umi.

"Assalamualaikum", Maryam and Diana arrive at Maryam's house.

"Waalaikumsalam", Abi and Umi answered in unison.

"Eh uh....Who is this, baby?" asked Umi who was surprised by Diana's arrival with Maryam.

"Maryam Umi's new friend, her name is Diana", Maryam enters while greeting her Umi and Abi.

Diana follows Abi and Umi and follows Maryam from behind.

Diana looked around Maryam's house. The layout of the house really smells religious. Where there are many calligraphy decorations and there is a family musholla. Then he followed Maryam's footsteps into a room. Yeah, that's Maryam's room. Inside was a bookcase and a study table. Also a four-foot mattress. There are also many figurines that contain holiday photos of Maryam and her family. The photos were taken one by one.

Mama papa's.....I miss him so much when you take us on vacation. Walk around the city and spend time at the playground. You're so lucky Maryam, to have such a well-rounded family. Diana.

Unaware by Diana, Maryam was watching Diana who had shed tears when she looked at the photo.

"In, you okay?" mary worried about Diana.

"What did Mar, suddenly there was dust in my eyes. Well please blow dong Mar", Diana pretended. Maryam immediately blew Diana's eyes which was actually fine.

Very clever of her acting, obviously I saw her crying, but why did she not want the story. Mariam.

"Have you?" Maryam finished blowing Diana's eyes.

"Thank you Mar" said Diana.

He almost suspected me, why am I this cool. I think I should take a mental-resistant course. Diana

"Children, let's have lunch first", take Umi to Diana and Maryam.

"Yes Umi", Maryam answered while holding Diana's hand towards the dining table.

Diana still looked silent, Maryam staring at her full of question marks.

Why else this Diana, was at school so cheerful, why arrived so quiet. It's so weird this kid.

Father and Umi also watched Diana who had just been silent. They are fighting with their own minds.

After finishing eating, Maryam and Diana help Umi clean the dining table. After that they went into Maryam's room to continue their work.

"Mar, around here someone needs a work guy?" Diana started the conversation.

"There it is, it's a neighbor down there. Again need people to clean their homes. Who else is looking for work?", asked Maryam again.

"Ehm....I'm Mar. I need some extra money, we'll be finished Junior High. So it will probably cost a lot" Diana told Maryam.

"And you still have parents Di, why do you have to work?", Maryam investigated.

"I just want to reduce the burden on my parents Mar, because I have 3 sisters who also need fees for school" explained Diana again.

"Yes already, tomorrow after school I will take you to Lani's house" said Maryam.

"Thank you Mar", Diana hugged Maryam in joy.

"You got a job like winning the lottery" Maryam said.

"You don't understand Mar, it's more than winning the lottery tau", a small laugh and a widening smile were drawn on Diana's face.

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"Ma, I'll be passing the exam soon. When will you send money for the exam?" A short message sent by Diana to her mama's cell phone who is currently overseas for work.

"Prophey baby, two more days mama transfer", reply from mama make Diana relieved.