Holy Prison

PS 66 - Graduation Day

Graduation day arrives. Everyone is happy. In uniform we sat down to follow all the events. Arum and Linda came up to me. We laughed together. We hope to meet Farha someday. At this event our parents were all present to watch. Unfortunately we were unable to meet our parents before the event was over.

Since the beginning of the show. I have missed my family so much that it feels like my miss to Mama and Papa and Kak Ulfa is unbearable anymore.

After the series of events was over I hurriedly looked for my family. Linda and Arum as well. Because the longing was instantaneous we immediately split up looking for each other's families.

Before I look for my parents. I saw Aaron, he came to me. Because he is the brother of Inspiration. Seeing him coming towards me, it was like seeing Inspiration coming. He graduated 2 years ago. It turns out that even though Aaron often act, he is still in the category of exemplary santri. This is evident by his timely graduation.

"Hi." he said to me.

I bow my head. Even though Aaron is my friend this time it feels like he is still santri son in my eyes.

"Congratulations, Nin" said Aaron.

I nodded, smiling.

"Thank you, Ron, for everything." I said to Aaron. "I'm sorry, I can't repay all your kindness." I said.

I don't understand how Aaron looks like because I don't look him in the eye. However, I felt that he was surprised by what.

"Liat you now I'm already on my toes, Nin" said Aaron. "Where's linda?" ask Aaron.

I looked back to find Linda. And it turns out Linda's still in the back. Aaron followed my view. "Okay, I went to Linda" Aaron said.

I'm nodding. He went to see his sister. I continued my journey to find my family.

I looked at his back. Aaron looks very different from 4 years ago. Aaron looks more mature. It seems that if Arum sees Aaron now he will come back to like Aaron.

"Nindy!" I know that voice very well. That's Ulfa's voice.

I'm looking for the source of the sound.

I half ran towards them and it was Papa who first hugged me. Hugging the youngest child who always bothers him. Hugging the youngest child he loves most. Because I miss Papa so much I cry in Papa's arms.

"Papa's son." Just that word. But it's so beautiful in my ears.

I still hold the second-champion award in my right hand. I was only champion two but I am very proud. If only Farha were here. He must have brought the first-championship charter on stage earlier. But unfortunately the cup can only be represented. But I'm still proud of him. It turned out that his father's happy efforts succeeded. At least although Farha's father could not see his son anymore but Farha had managed to do her best.

When I was satisfied to hug Papa. Papa let go of my embrace. "It's for Papa." I gave Papa the charter. Papun took it.

Looking at us, Mama smiled. He hugged me. I was crying in her arms too.

"Mama's proud of you." Mama's words were so beautiful. My mom's tears are flowing. And I can't cover my happiness until it's the crying that explains everything.

After hugging Papa and Mama, I just approached Sister Ulfa. He laughed while crying. Her tears flowed down her cheeks.

"Sister, how are you?" my many. And Brother Ulfa could only shake his head while clawing at my head. What kind of brother is he?

I asked a classmate for help who came to me to take a picture of us. There I smiled widely. And began the santri who is my younger brother who was coming to give gifts for me.

"This is for, Ma'am. Thank you for teaching me to write, Ma'am" Safa said, giving me a gift.

"Thank you." I said, smiling.

"It's from me" said Arum, giving something wrapped in newspaper.

"It's from me" said Linda also giving something wrapped in newspaper.

"But I have nothing for you" I said sadly. I really didn't think I would exchange gifts like this. I received their gift.

"No, Ma'am, we're just photos!" said Arum. And we asked for help to santri to take a picture of the three of us, because Kak Ulfa's hand was full of gifts.

When finalized. Suddenly my eyes caught a figure that I had long awaited in my heart. If I'm not mistaken, I see him smiling at me. To make sure I blinked my eyes. But he stayed there, really being there. Next to Papa.

Did he see me wink? No, I don't intend to tease her, really. I'm just making sure that I actually saw him there.

My feet trembled for a moment. I immediately turned my eyes. I think I want to scream. Until I could only bite my lips to relieve my nervousness.

"Congratulations, Arum, Linda" said Sister Ulfa, hugging the two of them. Kadoku he put on the table that dahtah since when is behind him.

"Sir, let's go there!" bring Brother Ulfa.

"Eh? Why, Brother?" I didn't catch what Ulfa meant.

"Call Papa" said Brother Ulfa.

I glanced at Papa, it turned out there was already Umi and Abah. I can't give it up.

"I went there first." I said to Arum and Linda. After I left they were again invaded by the santriwati to be congratulated.

It felt like my feet were too heavy to step there. Heart's pounding. When I got there I kissed Umi and Abah's hands. Without even looking at their son. I don't want to do the same thing as before.

"Congratulations, dear" said Umi. He hugged me. I hugged him back.

"Thank you, Umi. Nindy learned a lot from, Umi." I said.

I told Umi the truth.

"Umi's very proud of you, son" said Umi.

I smile shyly. I can only smile at the confusion of what to say.

I dare not look at Gus Faiz. Honestly, I would love to see him. However, I must realize I can't do it.

"Great is your son, Lukman" Abah told Papa.

"Whose son I was" said Papa in a proud voice.

Everyone laughed while I could only smile in response.

"Oiya, Son. We go straight home. Later Mama with Sister Ulfa accompany you to take things." said Mama.

"Umi's coming too" said Umi.

I smile. This is how it should have happened. Back to Jakarta. To be honest, hearing Mama's request, I felt something was wrong with my heart. Even though I have prepared a little place to be disappointed, I still feel sadness.