Home For My Soul

101|Try Again

~Amarily~

“Heeiii!!! Just stop! Malyinng! Toloonng ..!!”

“Nak, be careful. You girls, you won't be able to fight them alone,” Mama said. “Already, just let them go.”

“Can't be so, Ma.” I stopped the bike. “Mama wait here only. Mama won't be strong to see me fight with them later.”

Where they can be allowed to escape. Mama just pulled money at the ATM for the shopping needs of the store. All of a sudden the motorcyclist pulled my mama's bag by force. I know this area, so I know every shortcut alley to head them off.

I didn't stop yelling at the cross to attract people. Some were just dumbfounded and saw me pedaling the bike quickly, others indifferent. But when I arrived at the main road, my distance from them was close. I screamed with all my might to attract the attention of the riders around me.

Fortunately, there were some who were kind and confronted the motorcycle. The stupid passenger didn't wear a jacket, so Mama's bag was conspicuous in her hands. Which men are traveling hugging a women's bag?

“Stupid basis! Idler!” I hit the man holding my mama's bag and snatched it from her. “Search for work if you want to be rich! Don't be a thief!”

I let them get beat up by the mob and went to pick up Mama. I didn't trust the police, so I didn't report the incident. As long as my family doesn't touch them anymore, I don't care if they steal someone else's bag.

Mama is still in her place. She stared in disbelief as I waved her handbag. We continued our journey to the supermarket and bought all the materials he needed. Learning from the previous mistakes when we received the quality flour, Mama handled the purchase of the main ingredients herself.

I'm not telling you why all the misfortunes happened. Aunt Ruth's paying people so that your business will never be successful. But thanks to him, we learned a lot about people who can be trusted and who are not.

What a strange woman. Theo and I have been out of touch for months and have been in a relationship for over a year. Why is he still ruining my parents' lives? Fortunately, I am here to help them. The thing is, I can't stay here forever.

“Thank you very much, Mom. The cake that Mom cooked at my friend's show was delicious. So, I guarantee this cake is also delicious, ‘kan?” ask your new customer who ordered a cake in a big party.

“Iya, Mom. Guaranteed tasty.” Mama turned her head towards me who was carrying a plate of cake on the tray. “Well, I can sample for example.”

“True, Bu?” The mother's eyes sparkled and she picked up one cake. “Hmm. So yummy. The texture was even better than the one I ate at my friend's house. Ask for the card, Mom. If any friend asks, I would recommend Mom.” store

“Thank you very much, Mom,” said me and Mama together.

“This is Mom's daughter?” tanyanya glanced at me.

“Iya, Ma,” replied Mama politely.

“Enak, yes. Mother and daughter compact.”

The woman left, then me and Mama could go back to our post. Mama's behind the cashier, while I'm with my laptop checking our social media store. I just made a new product post we hope someone commented or ordered.

Seeing the notification from the email, I quickly checked it. Latest news from the government scholarship I applied for. I've passed the papers and taken the exams and interviews, just waiting for the admission announcement.

But I got some bad news. They apologized because I didn't make it to the next stage. I sighed loudly. How could I not escape? I answered every question well. The interviewers also seemed satisfied with my answer. Should I wait until the beginning of next year to try again? So obnoxious.

Though I have taken the foreign language proficiency exam with a near-perfect score. I have also recorded every campus registration date that I sought. If I wait until the next wave, then I can't register this year.

“I failed, Ma. I didn't pass the interview,” I said sadly.

He rubbed my hair. “Ya, already. You can try again. You said the English exam certificate was valid for two years. There is still time to try.”

“Do I not approve God to continue my studies, yes, Ma?” askaku.

“Not. God wants to test as hard as you try to achieve your dreams.”

I was stunned to hear that. Also true. Since I became Amaryllis, my life has never been easier. Want to go to college, I have to collect money first and then get to college. It was a year later than my old friends at SMU.

If I have to wait a few more months to join the next wave of scholarships, what's wrong? I just graduated faster like I did in college. After all, the campus I was after liked my proposal. My work experience as a bakery and cake consultant was very interesting. They were waiting for me to go to college there.

“Kakak didn't pass the interview?” Hercules laughs. “Eat him, don't be arrogant. The interviewer must have seen Big Brother too confident, so they crossed out the name of Big Brother from the participant.”

“Heh, the mouth was guarded. It's good that I'm arrogant,” reply me.

“Already, already. You guys keep fighting. Can't one day make peace?” lerai Papa's.

“Let's just, Pa. Hercules is just saddened to be parting again with her sister,” seductive Mama.

“Se-sad? Who is sad?” deny my sister that.

I watched him closely. “You're sad I'll go far again?” my question is full of search.

“Ih, amit-amit. If you want to go, yes, just go. Going to Jakarta, America, I will also go far later. I'm going to Europe!” yell, don't want to lose.

We laughed when we heard it. I certainly pray in my heart that his dream will come true. I want good things to happen in my family's life. Papa and Mama were successful in their efforts, and my sister was successful in her future.

Being alone in my room was a time I enjoyed. After eating, Papa and Mama usually watch. The Hercules that were like that changed when I came home. He entered the room and repeated the courses he had just studied.

I checked my phone and opened social media. My every night routine is checking Theo's account. The profile picture has not changed. When did he rebel against his parents?

I touched the thing behind my shirt collar. Theo's legacy that I could never understand. Why didn't he take this precious thing from me? What exactly does he want from our relationship, break up or move on?

Her wedding plans and Chika end in disaster. The incident was reported for weeks until the family went into hiding, unable to appear in public. I thought Theo would just shut up and follow his parents' plan, and he waited to get back.

He no longer plays it safe, but uses gossip to ruin Chika's good name. As soon as people started asking questions, the video spread. Our friends who had been victims of Chika also commented to expose all the crimes she had committed during school.

Rahma and Nisa held a press conference for clarification. Katelia's lucky. He's dead, so inevitably his victims don't say his name. Anyway, what's the point? He could not be held accountable for his actions while still alive.

There was an email in the inbox, I felt sad again. There is the latest news that I usually receive from my target university because my email is registered to receive important news that they publish. I opened it, but not the newsletter I received.