
In a different place...
After all the business was done, I finally went to graduation this year. I am happy to be happy for both my parents. I can make my parents dream come true..
The happy faces of mom and dad.. I graduated Cumlaude.. Mercifully...I was moved to see the happy smiles of my mom and dad.
Actually, I am very sad. Because I used to wish there was a man who stood by me at graduation, Good was my wish at that time. But all my dreams are falling apart.
But seeing the happy faces of my parents, made my sadness less.
My friends congratulated me a lot. I took pictures with my friends who graduated this year. There were 21 people from my faculty who attended the graduation, among them I, Tuti, Ica, Amir and some other friends.
"Fra... Congratulations, your fight has finally succeeded." Brother Joko approached me and congratulated me.
"Makasi..." I answered and then I smiled.
"Can we take a photo of Ar?" Brother Joko asked permission.
"Yes, please." Then I asked Amir to take a picture.
"Fra... I'm going to Arif's place first.. I'm glad to see you wearing this toga. Success is always for you..." Said brother Joko. Kak Joko shook my hand with her distinctive gaze.
" Makasi Kak's... Oh yes greetings brother Arif yaa" I said. Then Joko's sister passed.
Amir.
"Fra... What's your next plan?" ask Amir.
"I don't know for sure Mir. Maybe tomorrow I'll go to an English course. I want to get into my English."
Amir. " Yeah that's good Ar. Complementing what is lacking."
I smile.
"If you are alone what is your plan? " I asked back.
"Oh I si, plan a break for a few days yes while waiting for the office or company that opens job vacancies."
"He he's good as well as your plan Mir."
I laugh. "He he you can Mir."
"You must remain enthusiastic, watch your health. I see you're a little bit skinny now."
"Yes Mir, I will eat a lot Mir." I replied with a laugh.
Amir was one of my best friends in college. He always paid attention to me. But between me and Amir there is nothing to do but friends.
After meeting up with friends, I was invited home by my parents.
At home, Mama has prepared a small celebration as a gratitude for my success.
Arriving at home, I was overwhelmed to see the simple rice tumpeng that my mother had prepared.
"Maa.. Makasi yaa ma's.. Mama always strengthens Ara." I looked at my mom and cried in her arms.
Papa hugged me. The three of us hugged..
"Pa. makasi yes Pa.. " I hugged papa.
Then we ate together.
"Fra... What are your plans after this? " Papa opened the conversation.
"It's been... Let Ara rest first Pa... Because yesterday was Ara's toughest fight, taking care of the thesis, the exam continues to complete all the files for graduation. We let Ara take a breath for a moment" said Mama.
Papa nodded in agreement.
"Pa, maybe Ara rests for only 2 days.. And after that, Ara's plan wants Pa's English course, because Ara's English is not smooth."
"Yes that's good Ara, papa agrees."
"Yes Ara."
"For the place of the course you choose a good place, Ar, and if possible, not too far from home" continued Papa.
"Yes pa. "I replied.