I'm Santri?

Right here.

The heart has melted into one. I was determined to be no longer alone and lonely. And I hope my choice to get into the boarding house is good. I don't know what problem I'm going to encounter there.

Monday, the day I hate. But now, it's my starting day to set new tracks. I remember, Sasha once told me when we were raining after school. Said:

"We can't hate the cold. We need it when it's hot. We can't hate the heat either. We need it when it's cold. That's a good parable for not hating something."

At that time I felt very cold. I hate the cold so much. Then Sasha reminded me not to hate anything. Because life is in need of each other. Not just humans, but all living things. Sasha also said, when today one human being is not needed. Believe me, maybe tomorrow he will be needed. And vice versa, if one man is now so much needed, then believe me tomorrow or whenever it is, surely he is no longer needed. The laws of nature sometimes make us uncomfortable. But we can use it if we understand.

Sasha's words in advising me, made me miss her very much. His words remind me not to hate Mondays. The day it will be the beginning for me.

Sasha, please give me a little wind tidings about you there. At least, the news can make my misses treated. After that, I'll let you know that I'm here to be great like you. So you don't suck at advising your stupid best friend anymore. And someday when we meet, I hope you and I will still be friends who are different from others. Call me Sha, I'll tell you too.

Long time I had a dialogue with myself and Halu Sasha. It made me unconscious of Mom's arrival. Even when I opened the room I didn't notice it. Maybe because I'm too absorbed in daydreaming about the beauty of the day. Honey, beauty does not bring a solution. Just wasting my time.

"Aleya! I'm still daydreaming, baby, it's morning." Mom stroked my shoulder from behind. His presence surprised me.

"Eh Mother, I'm suddenly here." My head looked slowly back with a shock.

"Udah do not be battered. Later Aleya cepet old lo. Rather than daydreaming, now Aleya's quarry is bathing, it keeps getting sorted out. Bring clothes, face, and other equipment. After that we went straight to the cottage." Mother bent her body and held tightly to both of my hands.

"Now go straight to the cottage, Mom? Isn't it the list now?"

"Yes, Mom."

"Well, it's crying. Shame on me is great." Mom's hand moved to sweep my tears that fell by themselves.

"Mother, is this how sad it is to want to know God?" I asked with a cry.

"Dear, be a sholiha woman, don't be like me."

Mother's embrace is very warm. The atmosphere became both crying. My mother hugged me with tears. I hugged Mom with tears.

"Udah Aleya don't cry anymore, Mother is so sad. Anyway, I believe, someday Aleya can be a woman who loved God. I will always pray for Aleya from here. Now Aleya is taking a bath, it's daytime."

Nodding my head, a big kiss from Mom, and for the second time I wipe my tears. I am very happy, though happy I have to shed tears. In my heart I said, "Lord, wait for me. I will meet you after this."

After the preparation I did. It was time for me to head to the boarding house. I wish I knew God more deeply. I don't know what I'm going to face there. I hope it's the best for me.

The clock is three o'clock in the afternoon over twenty minutes. I didn't feel the journey I took with a deep sleep. When I woke up, my eyes were shocked. Seeing many humans dressed neatly, with their diverse smiles, and with their radiant faces. What is this place? Is this what is called a boarding school?