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V2Ch1 - Mother Herawati: University Entrance Exam

Diary: Herawati Mother

Monday, 31 July 2017

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAM

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"You check, note or observe the date above!"

"Most importantly, pay attention! Whose diary you're reading!"

"The opening sentence is like this, only for the 'new character' present in the Diary. If it's ever appeared, then nothing."

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"Welcome, Mom!"

I was greeted by the Teachers in the Office, as I walked towards my desk, where the time of rest had come.

My name is Herawati, a Biology Teacher, at Susukan Village High School.

I am 22 years old, living in Susukan village, near the school where I teach.

In this school, in addition to teaching Biology, I also served as Regent of Class XI IPA and Keeper of UKS.

Even so, most of the students did not know that I was the Keeper of the UKS.

That's because, I've been covering it up all this time. I don't know why I got this way to cover all this.

It's just that I don't want to have a rumor or a dispute, if I'm often alone with Dandi, the UKS Keeper who has a handsome face.

Which woman tried, who didn't want to be with Dandi.

Middle split hair like an actor from the land of Ginseng, bright skin color, and combined with a white coat that he always wears when on guard.

But ... I can't go near him, because I'm a teacher.

I don't want my credibility as a Master to be destroyed, just because of this.

Let me tell you first, so you understand what I mean.

All this happened, a few years ago.

University Entrance Examination:

When I graduated from school, I got a Scholarship from School for me to continue my studies.

But, I was confused ... do I have to accept it, or not?

I thought about it for a moment.

First, I'm from the lower classes, where my family's economy is lacking and unstable.

If I receive the scholarship, the tuition fee is free.

But ... I still have to pay for books, print assignments, and others, which I do not have that much money.

Second, I have a hobby of writing. So at least, I have to study Literature.

While the Scholarship I got is even Biology.

I am a graduate of IPA .. but I do not like this lesson very much.

I'd rather have a language lesson than a lesson like this.

At best, what I love about Biology is the part that remembers its Latin names.

Because I was confused, I finally went home and told my Parents.

After a long time we chatted while telling a story, Abahku then said:

"Son .. mending you accept the scholarship. It was a rare opportunity, one that was rarely obtained by others. Cost problem, it's Abah's job, you don't worry."

"For Abah, education remains number one. The problem of cost, there is a God who is rich, who is ready to help."

"Remember Son .. how we fear the poor, while we are Servants of the Most Rich."

Instantly ... I began to shed tears, after hearing the advice of my Abah.

I bowed to my two Parents, asking for Ridhonya.

"Right ... Mom has a little money. You just use it for the necessities of life there."

"But Ms ...?"

"Take it, Abah and I can still make money here. Abahkan said that. So ... don't worry."

I sobbed deeper and deeper, having received the treatment of my Parents, who were as worthy as angels.

"Thank you Abah, Mother .. I have to tell my Master first, if I agree to the scholarship."

"Dad son, Abah and Mother here pray for you."

Then, I left, and went back to school.

"Pak .. I agree with the scholarship. Then ... What should I do?"

"Tomorrow you must go to the city of Serang, this is the full address. You'll get a Scholarship, if you pass the "Incoming Exam'."

The Principal gave me a business card (a kind of entrance ticket) and a piece of paper containing the address and name of the University.

"Whoa? Is there an entrance exam, sir? What time do I have to take the entrance exam?"

"Tomorrow morning, eight o'clock exactly."

"Huh?! What?!"

I was shocked because the schedule turned out to be too early. I'm from the village, and if I go there I have to take the Public Transport.

I thought for a moment ....

If it's true it should be 08.00 .. then I should wake up at 03.00, then make breakfast for the family, prepare everything, take a shower, etc.

Then, I have to finish before 04:00.

When 04.00, I had to walk again to the highway .. at least 04.15 I must have ridden Public Transportation.

"All right sir, I understand."

I thanked him and said goodbye to him.

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The next day, I actually woke up at 03:00, but last night I had time to study, until 23:00.

Then I prepared everything; from breakfast, shower, and put on the best clothes for me.

"Son? You woke up this morning?"

I did not realize, it turns out that Abah and Mommy are already in the Kitchen room.

"Dad Bah, the entrance exam is at eight. So I have to get up early."

"Eng ... But you got enough sleep, didn't you?"

"Enough Bah. What matters ... yuk here! Abah, Mommy, we're having breakfast! I'm done cooking fried rice."

Abah and my mother agreed, then sat at the dining table made of wood covered only with white plastic, as the base.

I took a meal for both of my Parents, and also for me.

Then, I sat down at the dinner table, and started eating together.

I saw Abah and my mother eating so well. Though ... The fried rice I cooked was made from simple.

Onion, red chili, vegetable cabbage and salt became my ingredients in making fried rice.

You could say, my fried rice made from potluck. But both of my Parents looked pretty good at eating it.

After I finished eating, I began to clean the dishes, and headed for the dishwasher.

But ... Mom forbids me.

"Have a son, let Mother wash."

"Betul, Abah also agreed. You should go now. Look, you're already wearing neat clothes. Don't get your clothes dirty from washing."

The plate that I had brought, then taken by my mother.

Therefore, I changed to take my bag, and say goodbye.

"Mrs ... Abah .. then I say yes. I asked for his blessing."

I kissed the hands of my parents, then went to the highway.

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I have now arrived in Serang City.

But ... Where is the University?

I was on the side of the highway. From here, I saw many vehicles passing by, and a crowd of people passing by.

Then there were neatly lined shops, and various towering buildings.

"Did the Headmaster give me the wrong address?"

I walked for a while, towards one of the shops, which looked like it was selling all sorts of clocks.

"No! I should how?"

I started to panic, because the clock was already showing 07.25.

As a child living in the village, I had no idea what city life was like and the streets of the city.

All right, then I should ask someone.

I walked for a while and saw a Man and a Son walking together.

The man was about 30 years old, wearing black pants and a suit, in a white shirt and wearing a black tie.

While his son who I think is handsome face, looks like a 6th grade Elementary or 7th Junior High School student, wearing a white coat that is like a white doctor's suit.

"Excuse me Mr ...."

"Dad? What's up, dad?"

"Annu ... Where is this university, sir?"

"Try Dad .. I want to see it too."

The father and son read the piece of paper I gave them.

"Oh, I know this University."

"Huh? So Adek knows?"

"Dad! My dad was a lecturer there."

"E~eh?!"

I bowed to him, because it turned out that the person I asked was the Lecturer there.

"Sorry sir, I didn't know that you were a Lecturer there."

"Oh, it's okay. By the way ... Why are you still here? The exam is about to begin."

I stood up straight again.

"I'm from the village, sir. I just got here .. and instead ... ended up getting lost."

"Sister, come with us. I also want to know the University environment."

"Can, 'kan ... Daddy?"

"Eh? Can you bring a village like me?"

"It's okay, son, don't go down like that."

"In that case, let's walk ahead for a bit, my car's parked there."

I nodded, agreeing.

"Oh yes .. whose name is Adek?"

"My name is Dandi, Brother ... Dandi Darmawan."

I smiled, knowing his name. His name is in accordance with his kind attitude, to be willing to help me.

Then we walked together to the car park, then to the University.

Because of his help, I was able to take and pass the University Entrance Examination.

I will not forget his kindness, until I can graduate with very good grades, after several years studying there.

***

After graduation, I taught at Susukan Village High School, the village where I was born.

How surprised I was, Dandi turned out to be my student at that school.

Does he remember me until now?

Never mind, I didn't expect that much.

Clearly, I must always remember his kindness.

Eng ... I think my story just got here.

Let's go back to my story now.

Office, break time:

Not felt, it turns out that as long as I tell my story, now outside the weather looks cloudy.

Will it rain today?

Eng ... fresh ideas popped into my head.

You know, my hobby is writing, right?

I got the idea after looking outside it was getting dark, because it was covered in black clouds.

Before, I'm sorry if the writing is bad.

Then I'll write it down.

HIS GREETING CHANGED

I feel like this day is different from yesterday

I looked up and saw the dark sky covered with black clouds that came in groups

Even though yesterday, the sky still greeted me as usual

His blue and beautiful greeting, he always gave to me when the day came

The wind blew from the east, and continued to push the black clouds, until just above me

Even cold weather began to feel on the skin, until translucent, biting my bones

Is the sky disappointed now?

The atmosphere of the sky was now getting moody and the light was getting dimmer

Because this time, the light of joy that always radiates from the Sun, can not penetrate the black cloud

Will the sky cry this time?

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"Excuse me Ma?"

"E~Eh?!"

I was surprised because while I was writing it, Dandi walked into the Office Room.

"What's up, Dand?"

Dandi came up to me, and gave me some papers.

"This is Ma'am's report paper, containing whatever clubs we'll be monitoring."

"Mom don't forget to stop by well, in the UKS Room, after school."

"alright. Thank you Dand."

"Sama-sama Ma'am. Then I'm back in class."

Dandi bowed her body, then left, headed to class.

All right, I need to work harder, in helping him, and the students at this school.

So that this school, can win the league.