On A Stormy Night
02. Secret Fans
"Assalamu"alaikum," Damar immediately entered the house after saying his greetings. I thought he wanted to go to bed right up to the room. Mattresses do have such a strong appeal . Especially when you are tired, the attraction is getting stronger.
Actually, he was lazy to go home. There was no more warmth from his parents. At home, the one who faithfully accompanied her was only a maid who already looked middle-aged. He was the only person to talk to when he felt lonely.
Damar slammed himself on a mattress that looked soft enough to sleep on. Tiredness that strikes today was not able to make him fall asleep. Something was stirring his mind.
His mind glared when his family was still in harmony. Those good times have felt so long ago. Those longed days, will they repeat themselves? A question came to his brain. Although it is impossible for now, but he hopes that the time will come when everything will return to how it was. That belief strengthened him not to do anything strange.
"Your parents are proud to have a child like you."
A statement he really didn't want to hear from everyone. He knew it was a compliment. But he felt his parents were not even proud of him at all. Even they did not know that his son participated in the Olympics representing the district.
The Olympics to be held are inter-county Olympics after previously qualifying at the sub-district level. It was soon the Olympics were held, but he was lazy to learn. He thinks preparing for everything won't change anything. No words of praise came out of the mouth of the person he expected.
"Eat is ready. Today's aunt cook your favorite meal" after a knock on the door. A woman's voice rang out from behind the door.
He's coming out soon. Sure enough, the dining table has presented his favorite food. Although he thought not to have dinner last night, just looking at it was already appetizing . Many thoughts are not necessarily unable to eat, even sometimes there are people who have a appetite many times when they are hungry.
***
I Love You Damar, don't put on a gloomy face. I was sad to see it.
From your fans
That's how a piece of paper was in his bag. When he opened his bag to prepare a book that will be used tomorrow he just realized there is paper in it. What makes him curious is that there is no name of the person who put the paper. He can only guess who is the person who claims to be his fan even though he feels he is not a person who deserves to be liked.
Lately there have been some girls trying to get close to him. His popularity increased after he won the sub-district Olympics the other day. Maybe one of them did.
Of all the most visible is Nadila, a girl who is always cheerful and optimistic. He always tries as hard as possible to do anything for the purpose achieved. But it does not rule out the possibility of another girl who put a piece of paper for him .
No matter who he is. What is clear is that people always pay attention to him. Ah, he wished he could throw away that gloomy face. He was determined to do it.
He is happy, has friends and fans who are always attentive to him. Something he didn't get in his house. For him, it was his motivation to live.
***
It's breakfast itself. Her parents seemed compact not to come home last night. There is also a sense of loneliness. But he's getting a little used to it .
He left immediately after receiving supplies from his aides. Today's stocks of sardines collaborate with tofu. It seems certain that there is none.
When he got to the door, his mother just came home with a crumpled face without saying a word. Seeing him, Damar became sad. But either way, he couldn't protest what had just happened.
Whatever is said will be disputed for various reasons. If she loses, her mother will say things she does not want to hear. It is better to go to school soon than late.
***
Arriving in class he was immediately told Nadila today was sick so he did not leave. There was a sense of disappointment when he found out because he wanted to ask about the paper in his bag. He was also embarrassed to ask directly. Let everything be answered as time goes on.
The first lesson starts ', the Indonesian teacher who should have entered this time is in trouble. Usut had a mouthwash, he permission because he was accompanying his wife who was about to give birth. The task given by an incoming teacher is to create a short story. Although smart, but he found it difficult when having to string words.
What makes him even more depressed is actually when he heard that the minimum story made about one sheet. Just imagine it feels like his head wants to explode. The theme is free, Damar is getting confused. Some of his friends were heard complaining when they found out about the task. Want to feel followed, but enough in the heart of his complaint was stored.
He looked at Chandra. He seems very happy to have this task. He knows that Damar has an interest in that area. I wanted to see Chandra do his job, but he was reluctant to do it. Especially seeing other students it seems that no one left their respective benches.
Half an hour passed, he had only gotten a few paragraphs. His brain was working to the maximum. Indeed, every human being is smart in their respective fields.
In the end Damar gave up too. Until the lesson is over, he can only finish half of it. He doesn't care what his value is. The important thing is that he tried his best.
The break time came. He wanted to go to the cafeteria to buy a snack, but he was too lazy to go there. Nitip is also lazy. Be him alone in class without any snacks . In class he issued a notebook containing formulas that were not understood by people with ordinary intelligence. He prepares himself because usually the training for the Olympics takes a matter of a very complicated national exam.
At first Damar was also dizzy to see the formulas scattered very much . At first he felt he would not be able to master all the formulas. His incredibly resplendent brain when calculating made something impossible come true. Even so, he was very tired when dealing with the field of art and language.
From then on he will try hard for the sake of those who pay great attention to him. He promises to give the best whatever the outcome. Mathematical Olympiad, inexplicably Damar is very optimistic to conquer it easily.
