
Daniel's WORLD looks narrow, which is just around home and school. At the age of seventeen years, Daniel has never felt the beauty of love. Not because Daniel has a disorder to not be interested in women. But Daniel did not have the confidence to approach a woman. It happened since he believed that the black man meant unattractive, not handsome. Since Daniel was born, he has been black like his father, Mr. Hans. The frequent effect of Daniel being made fun of by his friends, Daniel then lost confidence. If left unchecked, Daniel will lose his wonderful teenage years.
Daniel's face did not disappoint. In the past often spelled out ‘si black sweet’ by his mother when
Daniel is a child. But, later he realized that his mother's speech was just a mere seduction so that little Daniel would be ordered by his mother, whether ordered to eat, bathe, brush teeth, wash feet, learn, and learn, shopping and so on. Apparently, his mother is good at politics to control her son.
As he grew older, Daniel proved that his mother's words were indeed a lie. Where no one says Daniel's sweet black guy. There are even say,’Daniel item’, ‘Daniel cemong’ even some have said, ’ Daniel is pitch dark,’ Daniel then wonder in the heart; ‘ Is it because of the age so that the sweetness is gone that is left in black .?’ Daniel.
It was difficult for Daniel to stem the reproach of others. They are left as racist as Donald Trump who only knows two human skin warrants, namely black and white, like television in the past. In fact, in this hemisphere there are humans who created various skin colors, there are brown, yellow, red, purple, purple skin,
gray and so on. Daniel did not think, why many people who would insult their neighbors. In his opinion, insulting God's creation is the same as insulting God himself.
“ For you Daneil, you don't have to be offended if they say your skin is black. Because the truth is your skin is black..? You can be angry if they say you're white. That means they've lied to you.” Daniel said to himself in front of the mirror.” Be proud of what
you have. Then your Lord will be content to create you.” Continue while shaking the waist.
Then Daniel went silent. In his heart there is something that holds up that is, he is upset with the ads of whitening products that are now increasingly popular. The problem is that the product is not only intended for women but also spread to men. That means men should be white too. Daniel felt cornered by the product.
“ Asem that skin whitening factory. From the products they created as if they wanted to say that, beautiful forgers and handsome men are white ones. This is very unfair, discriminatory. They should also make some variants for other colors such as red, yellow, gray, brown and so on.
According to Daniel, the way their campaign besides being misleading also causes social inequality. People who are provoked by advertising will flock to buy bleach products, making people whose skin is not white like Daniel feel removed, killed by his character, drowned from the civilization of the era.
” Very unfair ! Ckckckckc...!” Continue Daniel while shaking his head.
Daniel was silent again. His heart did not feel plong. There is still one more problem, which is about girls
classmate named Cicilia who is also a fanatical user of skin whitening, whereas previously the beautiful girl's skin she was yellow.
“ White it means clean, kinclong. All that is good is described as white, for example white angels, clouds are also white. Because, the gray cloud is called cloudy, a condition that makes many people feel anxious. Then, the flag of the country of Indonesia is also white alloy, I also feel beautiful after wearing whitening products.” Cicilia Nyerocos said like a street ad when discussing bleach products to classmates.
‘ White means clean..? Ngawur ! Many people have white skin but rarely take a bath. Furthermore, people who are black are considered dirty even though they have bathed many times, so.?’ Daniel said inwardly in the corner of the classroom as he eavesdropped on their conversation.
“ Clear white, dong..That's for my boyfriend or husband later. But, if now any color is important tajir, kaleeee... Hahaha.!” Cicilia replied while laughing.
Daniel was saddened to hear Cicilia's chatter. Because, clearly Cicilia's statement makes Daniel's confidence even more nyungsep.
‘ Daniel, you do not need to be sad and desperate. Arise up. Your skin can be as black as it is, it doesn't matter. Because you are a talented guy who can attract the attention of many people, including maybe Cicilia herself. Use your talents that many people do not have. It means more to you to think than to waste time just thinking about skin warrants.’ Daniel said to himself.
JRHENG..! JRHENG..!
When he got home from school, Daniel locked his room and picked up drawing equipment. Accompanied by the music, Daniel scratches a pencil on the surface of the paper to form the beautiful face of his classmate who makes him fall unbearable heart, namely Cicilia or commonly called Cici.
Daniel hopes that his work will be a surprise that makes Cicilia clamps. Maybe Cicilia took it
while crying, and every time Cicilia looked at the painting her face would be remembered with the maker, Daniel, the talented artist in black.
‘ Who knows love is indeed blind.’ Whisper Daniel inwardly as he continued to draw.
Yes, it was only with a little talent and a simple prayer that Daniel tried to win the heart of Cicilia who was popular in school. Others may think Daniel was dreaming too much, like a duck misses the moon, like a frog longs for the rain. Daniel's comparison with Cicilia is considered to be the distance between the earth and the lagits. Who does not know Cicilia..? She is beautiful and popular like a celebrity. And Daniel what ? Not even the most evil..!
Even the popularity of Cicilia has passed the boundary of the school fence, which is among om-om whose hobby is eating young leaves. The association of Cicilia across the age was indeed Daniel had heard
from the rumors circulating in his school environment. But, Daniel deliberately closed his ears with the slanted news
about the Cicilia. Daniel blinded his own eyes, so that there was a reason that love was blind.
It only takes a few hours Daniel can immediately complete the painting from the acrylic paint. Tomorrow, while attending school he will dare to give the painting of Cicilia's face as a birthday gift Cicilia. The gift is actually not a necessity, where surely many classmates who will also give. But, for Daniel the gift is quite important as a way to show talent, and who knows can captivate the heart of the beautiful, Cicilia. Because that's all he's got.
The painting of Cicilia's face was then placed on a study table. Unknowingly Daniel fell asleep at the table
learn. Suddenly his father, Mr. Hans, entered his room and saw the painting. Mr. Hans was shocked to mix. He considers the only child his puppet has begun there is progress t to end his prolonged singles period.
“ God is really Most Fair and Most Wise, All installed in accordance with their respective functions. There is earth there is sky, there is night there is day, there is black there is white. Your father used to also not expect to get a mate with your white bundle.” Mumbled Mr. Hans with relief while looking at Daniel who was asleep.