Mastenges

87. Dream graduation

Every name called to receive their diploma on stage, always accompanied by applause and congratulations from the audience. Especially, when they read their impressions during their studies at the campus, as well as their vision and mission after receiving their degree.

However, when Bella's name was mentioned, there was not a single applause accompanying Bella as she walked up to the stage. All the silence, judgmental stares can not be avoided Bella.

'Bella Anastasya Susilo' In the past, the name sounded so beautiful and was always glorified by his admirers. But now, the name sounds very disliked by many people. Many of them were seen whispering. I don't know what they're saying, which is obviously a very disturbing sight for Bella.

Not only the members of the army whispered in front of Bella. However, some lecturers also whispered, talked and gossiped about the case that was being faced by Bella's parents.

Bella received her diploma, which was handed over by the rector of the college. Congratulations sounded so soft from the rector's lips. After that, Bella went to the podium to convey the impression and vision of her mission after receiving the diploma she now holds. His eyes were staring at the entire audience who were staring at him as if he was the sinner.

Yeah, it feels like the world is collapsing instantly. They don't seem to listen to what Bella is going to say. Until they have the heart to melengos or busy themselves with the person sitting next to him. Of course it's about Bella, the son of an inmate who owns a factory and a drug dealer.

"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, good morning and greetings to all of us," Bella began her speech. After that, a moment of silence. Her tears began to pool in her eyes.

"First I thank the rectors, assistant rectors, lecturers, lecturers, mentors, friends and all that I cannot mention one by one,"

Silent...

"Finishing S2 at this beloved campus is my goal. Getting a degree as a psychologist was my dream. If it wasn't for the guidance of my beloved lecturers, maybe I wasn't at this point."

"Down you Bella!" There was a cry from the direction of Bella's classmate.

Bella swallows her saliva. He was well aware, at this moment, no one would listen to him. Tears fell on Bella's cheek. Not only Bella, Berta was crying after seeing Bella humiliated like that on stage.

"Bella, oh God..." Berta sobbed and held his chest that hurt, like pierced with pain. Not a single mother would willing her child to be humiliated like that.

"Inmate's son! Get off! The destroyer of the younger generation!" There was a scream from the left side of the stage. The atmosphere of kisruh began to be created, because some people were fishing to blaspheme Bella.

Bella took a deep breath, then she wiped her tears.

"Lu must be strong Bella. You should be able to!" Say it in the heart.

"I'll go down after I speak just a little!" Bella said out loud.

All silent, silent..

"I'm sure, those who study at this campus are great people. People who are open minded. People who are good and have good integrity. We are wrought to earn a degree that suits our interests and ambitions. However, education does not guarantee the way people view a problem."

"As a holder of a psychology degree, which is now in my grasp. I want to convey, the way we look, is our quality as human beings. Humanizing people signifies that we are human."

All were silent, slowly some of the people there, bowed in shame.

"I do not justify any form of error, if it is wrong, it is wrong. However, blasphemy does not contribute to us as educated fellow human beings, educated since childhood to become qualified and good people. What else is acting as if we are gods or gods."

"This nation will be fine, if no one blasphemes when someone is at his lowest point. Unfortunately, blasphemy has become an ingrained culture, rather than trying to say something encouraging. Whether it's a highly educated person, to an uneducated person."

"Finally, I am very grateful to everyone, my vision and mission, just like everyone else. Doing the best with the knowledge that I get from this beloved campus. Also, I apologize for the mistake my father made. He is guilty, I admit it. He was making amends behind bars. But as a psychologist, I will be determined to help anyone willingly to get out of their problems. So that they do not destroy themselves, or damage others. Thank you,"

Bella rushed down from the podium with tears on her cheeks. All irang was silent. Until, the sound of the heartbeat of the wall clock in the room sounded very clear, so silent.

Bella walked towards Berta who was staring at her with her tears and at the same time her sadness. He moved from his seat as Bella stopped in front of Berta.

"Let's go home mom" Bella said.

Berta wiped his tears and nodded slowly.

As Bella and Berta stepped towards the door of the hall. Starting to sound applause from someone, followed by another applause. Bella's cry exploded uncontrollably as she heard the applause offered to her. Bella looked back. Everyone stood up and paid their respects to Bella. Bella smiled in between her cries. Then he nodded respectfully and left the hall.

In front of the hall, Berta hugged Bella tightly. Destroyed, haru, sad, happy, worried, sad, sick, and all united in the heart of the mother and child.

"Congratulations on your graduation, son,"

Bella and Berta fell silent upon hearing the congratulatory words that had just been spoken from someone.

Bella and Berta turned to the voice and got Pongki standing a few meters away from them. Next to Pongki, looks Antok and Suprapto. They were the ones who guaranteed Pongki to briefly step out of custody and meet Bella on graduation.

"Daddy!"

"Rubby!"

The two women ran towards Pongki and hugged Pongki tightly.

"I'm sorry daddy came late" Pongki said.

There are no words that can be said from Bella's lips. He could only look at Antok and Suprapto. As well as the movement of his lips that say thank you without a voice to the two friends of the Typhoon.

Antok and Suprapto smiled and nodded at Bella.

"Let's take a photo, dad's time isn't long" Pinta Suprapto.

Bella and Berta wiped their tears, and nodded in understanding. Then, they began posing in front of Suprapto's cell phone camera.

"One... two.. tiiiii..gaaaa!"

Ckrekkk...

And Bella's dream was immortalized. That is, the graduation was attended by his parents.