The Moon Among the Stars

15

It has been since between Ayumi and Rara is not as warm as yesterday. Rara looks more cute and silent as before.

Ayumi herself is a quiet girl, if she does not start to talk then Ayumi will remain silent.

The bell for home sign has sounded. All the students had started to put their books and stationery in the bag.

Today for third graders there are additional lessons by their respective homeroom teachers.

"Her children. Additional lessons this time, you will give the task. Tomorrow morning should be collected at your table. Share this math problem. Seventy percent of this is always out in the national exam, so please do well" said Mr. Afnan to all his students.

The math problem was shared by the class president. All students can go home.

Ayumi was waiting in the parking lot where Kak Afnan parked his motorcycle. Ayumi was standing right next to Afnan's big motorbike.

"Have you waited since? Ayumi tired?" afnan asked softly to Ayumi who looked disheveled that afternoon.

Ayumi looked at Kak Afnan who was in front of her and smiled as if forced. His head shook as he answered Kak Afnan's question and replied, "No Kak Afnan, there is a little problem with Rara."

"Rara? Wh why? What's wrong with Rara?" ask Afnan who began to be unsettled because Ayumi called Rara Zura's sister.

"Ayumi just found out, that Kak Afnan has ta'aruf with Kak Zura, Rara's sister. Then ..." Ayumi's speech stopped for a while, actually hesitating but Ayumi must know about this all so as not to misunderstand.

"Then what?" afnan asked softly but seemed a little urgent for Ayumi to immediately tell a story.

"Rara also likes Kak Kahfi too. I think Ayumi should not be close to Kak Afnan and Kak Kahfi, fearing that there is something wrong. Ayumi wants to focus on school and Ayumi's ideals so that Daddy and Mommy are proud of Ayumi," said Ayumi slowly and looked sad.

Ayumi has just had a best friend, because she misunderstood everything so runyam.

"We have to go now Ayumi. We have to register with Al Azhar today as well. Ayok is no longer there, we discuss the matter of Rara and Zura later after your school affairs are sorted out" said Afnan firmly.

Afnan immediately rode his big bike and gave Ayumi a helmet to wear. Ayumi put on the helmet and hugged Afnan.

The big motor is going very fast. Afnan tried to get to Al Azhar in time. Tomorrow is the last limit for new student enrollment for the track of achievement and getting a scholarship.

In Afnan's heart during the trip was no excuse. It felt like hugging his beloved girl and providing comfort so as not to think about things that do not need to be thought about. Just focus on going to school and getting a degree as a doctor.

Half an hour drive, finally Afnan and Ayumi arrived at Al Azhar School. Favorite and Best Schools in Yogyakarta City.

Ayumi got off the big motorbike, tidied up her uniform and walked after Afnan who had already entered the school gate.

Afnan is quite familiar with the situation of the school. A few years ago Zura was an alumnus of Al Azhar graduates, had several times delivered Zura because of the request of Mr. Afnan.

The Head of Al Azhar School is a good friend of Mr. Afnan.

Afnan walked into the school building and asked a security guard who was on duty around the school lobby.

"Assalamu'alaikum, can you meet with the Headmaster?" asked Afnan politely to the security guard.

"Waalaikumsalam, is there an appointment?" ask the security guard again to Afnan in a stern style.

"Let's just say, Kyai Toha's son wants to meet, " said Afnan briefly and not long-winded.

The guard nodded his head slowly and went into his room to call the principal's room.

The security guard nodded his head obediently to the receiver. Then get out and tell Afnan to go to the principal's room on the second floor.

"Just go to the second floor to the principal's room, it's near the BP room" the guard politely explained.

Afnan and Ayumi immediately walked towards the second floor according to the instructions of the security guard. Some of the teachers and students who were still in the school saw the appearance of Afnan and Ayumi. Actually more focus on the appearance of Ayumi who uses short skirts and not hijab according to the rules at this school.

"That's Kak Afnan's room, there is writing on it," Ayumi said half-whispering as she pointed towards the room.

They walked to the front door of the principal's room. The door slid slowly.

"Lake in!" shouted someone from within in a half-crying voice to make it to the front.

Heard a voice from within to tell the two to enter. Afnan opened the door and entered the principal's room followed by Ayumi behind him.

The Headmaster's face looked resolute and authoritative, somewhat disinclined to speak.

"Please sit. You Afnan? Kiyai Toha's son is my best friend?" ask Mr. Wibowo the principal.

"That's how old Mr. Bowo is," Afnan said with a smile because the principal still remembered him.

"How are you, Afnan. Scholarships to Egypt don't you take to continue your S2?" ask Mr. Bowo later.

"I'll take Mr. Bowo. Maybe I finished my internship before leaving for Egypt" Afnan explained.

"Your brother Kahfi also went to Egypt? It's great that he wants Hafizh Qur'an, "praise Mr. Bowo to Kiyai Toha's two wonderful children.

"Kahfahi has his own choices. Want to study in Indonesia and still prioritize Hafizh Qur'an," Afnan explained briefly.

Ayumi had been silent since then and listened to the conversation between the principal and Afnan. It's enough to pull the two together until things go unnoticed that Ayumi eventually becomes aware of

"Until you forget because of the preoccupation with speech. What is needed until I am visited personally by Kiyai Toha's son" Bowo said politely.

Afnan just smiled and nodded his head respectfully.

"I'm sorry that we were both so disrespectful. This is my protege Ayumi, she is a smart and intelligent child, I as her homeroom teacher want to help register Ayumi through the path of achievement. This is the result of Ayumi's hard work, there are several race charters and reporting values that support attending school here" Afnan said, explaining Ayumi's profile at length to Mr. Bowo.

Mr. Bowo received a file about the profile and what achievements Ayumi had achieved. Mr. Bowoulai opened and read and researched one by one the file. His smile was like he was finding a beautiful diamond.

"It's really cool. You are a child of Jakarta but have a myriad of achievements that need thumbs up. I recommend that Ayumi go to school here with a track of achievement. I will take notes and provide information to the teacher who takes care of the registration of this achievement path," said Mr. Bowo explained.

"Thank you, Mr. Bowo, for accepting Ayumi, my protege" Afnan said with gratitude and happiness.

"All right I take you to the registration room for new students special achievement track," said Mr. Bowo slowly.

Mr. Bowo, Afnan and Ayumi then headed to the registration room close to the Planning room located on the first floor. Mr. Bowo introduced several fellow Al Azhar teachers who took care of the registration section of the achievement track.

In accordance with Ayumi's qualified ability, Mr. Bowo recommends Ayumi to be one of the scholarship students in Al Azhar with the condition that he must always be the class champion every semester. If not, the scholarship will be withdrawn from the school.

"Thank you Mr. Bowo for accepting us and helping us" Afnan said politely.

"Tama-sama Afnan. Do not hesitate if there are things that are indeed for the sake of mutual progress. Ayumi, study hard and keep trying" said Mr. Bowo a little advising.

After everything is done. Afnan and Ayumi say goodbye to going home. The journey is still very long. There are still many possibilities that we never know what will happen in the future.

Today is happiness for Afnan and Ayumi. The two throw each other a smile and sometimes look at each other to the motorcycle parking lot.

Of course Ayumi is very happy, who is not proud to attend the Best School with a track of achievement and can be a scholarship until graduation. This is very extraordinary, it's just that Ayumi's burden to keep defending the title as a class champion must be obtained every semester.

The same is felt by Afnan. Afnan felt happy, could help his beloved girl. Giving happiness and helping to forget his sadness.

"We have lunch first, Ayumi," Afnan said slowly to Ayumi who was wearing a helmet.

"Yes Kak Afnan" said Ayumi briefly according to Afnan. From earlier, his stomach was rumbling to be immediately given ammunition.

Both are on the bike. Afnan drove his motorbike at medium speed so that the breeze in the afternoon felt cool touching the skin of the body.