The Left Behind Story
16 ~ Unexpected Desire
A week after the tragic engagement happened, the faces of the people around Dewi were still bleak. Parents, a large family who began to take sides and the campus atmosphere with gossip that did not stop flowing until news that Eva took leave from campus. The girl chose to leave because the situation on campus was no longer friendly with her. Eva went away carrying hatred in her heart. Various blasphemies and scorn he received even through messages on his cellphone.
While Dewi, various support he got both from fellow friends and lecturers who knew the news by word of mouth. Hot rumors are very easy to spread in the campus environment.
The Goddess' parents still silenced her. But he does not want to give up, there are ideals and dreams that he wants to achieve. Slowly tap for sure, the efforts of the Goddess began to show results. Days changed months and within a year, Dewi managed to finish her studies. Dewi was very happy because she was able to pass along with the seniors and she got the cumlaude predicate. There is one thing that makes Dewi happier, in the same year Fiqi also graduated and is preparing for his return to Indonesia.
“Dad, Mother, Goddess departs yes! Pray Goddess hopefully can finish education as soon as possible.” Between willingly and not but eventually Dewi's parents approve the girl to continue S2 to Malaysia. Yes, Dewi chose Malaysia as a place to study next.
After saying goodbye to parents, it is Fiqi's turn to be contacted by the Goddess via telephone.
“Akhi, Ukhti departs and pray Ukhti yes!”
“God willing, take good care of yourself there yes!”
“God's Insya. Akhi, sorry that Ukhti did not keep his promise to get married after Akhi returned to Indo.”
“It's okay. This opportunity did not come many times. Akhi has always supported Ukhti and importantly Ukhti keeps himself there huh?”
“God willing, Akhi. Thank you yes.”
After conversing for a long time with Fiqi, the Goddess sat quietly by the window of her room. He remembered his past. Unknowingly, he rubbed his stomach as if there was still his son there.
“I used to try to accept the exalted nature that a wife's duty is only around the well, the mattress and the kitchen but this time I want to develop myself and the potential I have. O Allah, please guide the servant so as not to be displeased with your favors.” The Goddess said to herself.
The release event from the campus was held this morning and by late afternoon, Dewi had departed for the airport which is located five hours from her home. The goddess went by herself with tears as her parents were unwilling to deliver. They half-heartedly agreed to his departure. For them, girls do not need high school, S1 one is enough then after that become a teacher in his village school. It was as simple as his parents' wish but the Goddess was unwilling to end up like that. He wants to develop himself.
Staying overnight at hotels around the airport, the morning after breakfast, Dewi's plane flew to Malaysia. Two hours later Fiqi arrived in Indonesia. The couple did not meet face to face for a moment.
The day the moon changed, Dewi has started to adapt in Malaysia. While Rani and Ayi are already honorary teachers in their respective regions, Dewi is struggling with books. He ignored the beetles to be able to finish his lecture as quickly as possible from there. The goddess was very enthusiastic about every lesson she got there. His craft and tenacity were able to make the lecturers turn to him.
“Goddess, you want to eat keh?” tanya Najla Shihab Binti Muhammad Zubair, Dewi's roommate in the Japanese Apartment of the University of Malaya.
The goddess kept her books then rushed towards the kitchen. Cooking instant noodles every once in a while weather outside is raining really delicious.
The goddess likes Najla and vice versa. They also follow the same class so they are often called upin and ipin female versions. They often share stories including lovers. But one that the Goddess did not tell Najla. The betrayal of Eva the false friend made the Goddess reluctant to bring up the story she had long buried. One more thing that the Goddess cannot argue is her trust in a friend as if out into the air. The goddess is friends with Najla but she does not fully believe in the girl included in terms of lessons and all that concerns her future. The goddess is reluctant to share but Najla is very different. The girl was very sincere even she did not hesitate to tell Dewi about any info on campus.
Early in the month of being in the land of people, Dewi often felt lonely and sad but the support of Fiqi, Rani and Ayi was able to strengthen her until she survived until now. The presence of Najla also helped him a lot in addition to busying himself with books in order to graduate in a short time and knitting a beautiful dream with Fiqi who is currently a teacher at a boarding school and lecturer at one of the private campus.
“Call Akhi to get more sustenance to apply Ukhti later.”
“Amins. Ukhti always prays for Akhi. Means our farewell this time there is a silver lining as well huh. Akhi looking for capital, Ukhti looking for degree.” The two stuck together. The goddess regained her senses on the balcony wall while looking at the dark sky without stars as it was still covered in clouds.
Only one that the Goddess did not get during her time in the land of people, her parents attention seemed to disappear after she left home. Several times Dewi called home but her father and mother did not answer. Even Dewi reached out to the neighbors to inquire about her parents.
“They again on that terrace may have her HP left inside.” Said one aboutga.
After repeatedly trying to finally give up, she chose to immerse herself into the book. The body of the Goddess was too tired to think about the attention of her parents. Right now, he only needed to concern himself with the lessons so that he could graduate quickly.
While in Indonesia, Dewi's parents were at one of the wedding parties of her relatives' children. At the same time the Fadil family was there but not with Fadil. After the events of that day, Fadil is expelled by his father for having committed adultery with Eva. The video circulating has proven that their son is not perfect as they have been great. The scorn of the citizens who knew about Fadil's behavior also made his parents have to endure the shame that is very.
"Sister, Bang.” Call the father of the Goddess to Fadil's parents.
“Cih, we don't want to be your brother.” Saying Mother of Fadil.
“For your son, we have to sell the house and move from your own village. We have to endure the shame of your daughter. Now he's in Malaysia? Wanna what? Why do you want S2 next to that? Are you sure he didn't do the same thing that Fadil was accused of? You sure your daughters keep themselves in the land of people?”
“I hope when he comes home later in a bunting or otherwise he already has a fatherless child out there.”
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