THE PEARL RETURNED IN A HUG

Chapter 1 Out of the House

Smiles are filling our faces. Students of Grade 3 SMA TUNAS HARAPAN BANGSA. Today we received a graduation announcement. The three hugged vapors of infinite joy. Pomegranate, Nina, and Lisa have been best friends since childhood. They are game friends.

"Fifth," call Ronald. His distinctive heavy voice made the three girls stop and turn their heads as the origin of the sound.

"Yes, Ronald. What's up ?"pomegranate nota bane lover Ronald.

"Congratulations, yes" said Ronald, shaking Pomegranate's hand.

"Thank you," replied Pomegranate while codifying her best friend Nina and Lisa.

Nina and Lisa who understood immediately asked permission to go home first.

"Sorry Pomegranate, Lisa and I went home first yes," said Nina holding Lisa's hand.

"Yes Pomegranate, Mother has been waiting at home" Lisa said .

"Later in the afternoon you go home. I wait," Pomegranate's plea to her two little friends.

"Da. da..," they said.

"Da.da.da, too," I answered briefly.

Pomegranate saw Ronald's hand still holding his hand. Seeing the Pomegranate, Ronald let go.

"Let's go home" Ronald said. Walk back to the motorcycle parking lot.

In the pomegranate bonce just silent. Remember the fight with Ronald last night.

"I want to continue to Bandung" Ronald said briefly.

"Why go there ? Is there no good college in town ?" ask Pomegranate.

"Fifth, I want to achieve my goals. By studying at the University I hope it can be realized" explained Ronald.

"What about our relationship ?" ask Pomegranate.

"For a while we LDR-an first," replied Ronald holding both hands Pomegranate to reassure.

"I'm afraid," replied Pomegranate softly lowered his face. There was no sense of a clear grain falling in Ronald's hands.

Ronald's decision was unanimous. Will continue his education, regardless of the feelings of Pomegranate.

"Fifth," call Ronald. "It's here" Ronald continued.

"Sorry, thank you for delivering," replied Pomegranate directly into the house without seeing Ronald again.

...POMEGRANATES...

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Finally the day of farewell arrived. Ronald set out to continue his college nun away from Pomegranate. Ronald doesn't leave alone, Lisa's coming to study there. There was a slight feeling of relief in the heart of Pomegranate. Lisa could be asked about Ronald's circumstances. Pomegranate left her heart to Lisa. Ronald is part of half his body.

"Fifth of us came in late afternoon!"reprimand mother Sukma.

Mother connect Pomegranate.

Brata's father, Pomegranate's father, remarried to Sukma's mother after Pomegranate's mother died of illness. Pomegranate is an only child, but Sukma's mother carries 3 children. Brother Pomegranate is still small. Wendy's first sister is now new in 3rd grade Junior High, Tutut's second sister is new in 1st grade Junior High, and Isabela's youngest sister is only 5 years old.

"Excuse Mother and Mr. Pomegranate" said Sukma's mother opened the conversation after Pomegranate and Sukma's mother sat in the living room.

Pomegranate just fell silent and looked at Sukma's mother.

"You can't go to college, because your sisters still cost a lot. The needs of everyday life also need to be considered," explained Sukma's mother who had been standing next to Pomegranate while stroking her long hair.

"Yes, Mom. Pomegranates know and will try to apply for a job" said the pomegranate softly.

"Are you going to Jakarta with Nani" asked Sukma's mother.

"Right, ma'am," replied Pomegranate briefly.

"Not yet to know Bu, waiting for news from Nani's brother who owns a restaurant in Jakarta," explained Nani. "While waiting for news, Pomegranate wants to help Abah Muin in his grocery store because his wife is sick and in hospital," explained Pomegranate.

"Sup to you. Thank you may be useful and mother's prayer is always the best" said sincere mother Sukma.

Pomegranate understands the state of his family. It cannot be discouraged. Must be able to help a little cost to ease the burden of life. Although he had to bury deeply his desire to continue his education.

Every 06.00 pomegranate has gone to the Abah Muin Grocery which is approximately 500 meters from his house. Open the shop and arrange things to look neat. Cleaning and mopping the floor. The shop will be crowded one hour later. The lunch break will be closed for lunch and prayer. It was opened again until 18:00. The salary that Abah Muin gave for Pomegranate was quite decent. Pomegranates will receive Rp 1,500,000,- each month. The money will set aside some to be saved and more given by the mother of Sukma to help the needs of the family.

It has not been five months that Pomegranate helped Abah Muin. Although Abah Muin's wife has returned from the hospital, but Pomegranate is still believed to wait for his grocery store. Besides being friendly, diligent, and patient. Pomegranates have an honest nature. That's what makes Pomegranates work long in Abah Muin stalls. Warung more and more customers. Making a lot of profits. Abah Muin also promised to give bonuses for the end of the year.

The night after the Isya prayer'. Pomegranate gets WA from Nani.

Nani: "Del Night....".

Pomegranate: "What's up..new nongol,"

Nani.: "So come to Jakarta ?".

Pomegranate:"Yes, I'm coming".

Nani. : " Just be ready. Tomorrow's Sunday my brother's clerk will pick up with his car resto".

Pomegranate: "Alright, I'll prepare everything,""

Nani. :" Del...,"

Pomegranate:" Yeah....,"

Nani.: "Stay spirit yes, Although not for college, this is the best way for us".

Pomegranate: "Thank you, Nan, for being a friend has also helped my family all this time".

Nani :"Sama-sama Del, already yes ... night break nih ".

Pomegranate.:" Bye".

Pomegranate closed the phone and looked at the wall clock in his room. At 23:00, he had to sleep so as not to oversleep to the Abah Muin grocery store.

That morning Pomegranate met Abah Muin. The goal is to stop. It will then prepare itself for the departure of finding a job.

"That's how Abah is, if there's any mistake Pomegranate apologizes. Pomegranates are also prayed for in Jakarta to immediately get a job," said Pomegranate.

"Yes, Pomegranate, thank you for helping Abah here. Hopefully kerasan. And this is a little bit for supplies on the way," Abah Muin said by giving a white envelope to Pomegranate's hand.

"Thank you Abah, I beg you to say goodbye to the preparation, "said Pomegranate grabbed Abah's hand and kissed her hand.

Returning from Abah Muin's house. Nani was waiting at home talking to her father and mother. They look serious.

"Assalamualaikum," said Pomegranate arrived at the door of the house.

"Waalaikum salam" answered simultaneously Father, Mother, and Nani.

"Sit here, Pomegranate," said Mr. Brata.

"Nak Nani came here to invite you to work in Jakarta, tomorrow you leave. Is that true?" mr. Brata asked for an explanation.

"Really, Sir. This plan was actually a long time ago, while waiting for the Pomegranate to help Abah Muin. Yesterday night Nani wa Pomegranate said Sunday we so leave to work at the restaurant owned by her brother," Pomegranate assured Mr. Brata.

"Is that really Nak Nani ?"ask Mr. Brata .

"Yes, Sir. Later there will live in a special mes Resto employees. So no need to think about where to stay including to eat has also been provided," explained Nina.

"Father allowed Pomegranate to leave with Nina ?" ask Pomegranate.

"Mother and Father allow and pray for you to succeed" said Mr. Brata.

"Thank you" replied Pomegranate briefly

On Sunday Pomegranate and Nina left for Jakarta with a car picked up with BUNGA JAVA RESTO Restaurant. In the heart of Pomegranate hope to help both parents and can get valuable experience.