The Ruler And The Upik Abu

Part 3

I don't remember how long the aq closed. My body weakened, in silence I heard the sound of people walking.

Hey. Get up, you guys should come with us. Mr. Reyhan and the other children were already gathered in the hall. Excited one of Mr. Reyhan's bodyguards.

I slowly opened my eyes and began to move my body, I saw Dela already standing beside me.

Come onl. Dela grabbed my hand and helped me stand up and walk out.

We both followed the two bodyguards out of the prison.

Passing through some very large and magnificent space. Is this the residence of Lord Reyhan??? What a magnificent and great murmur I in my heart. We both arrived at a very large room and there were other children waiting for their next order.

"Lia, Dela. shouted Ririn as she ran towards us. " Are you guys okay??? You guys okay the invitation?? I'm worried thinking you two, I'm here waiting for you both to know?!!"

"We are fine Rin, we also think of you." said Dela.

As we spoke, Ms. Nurmala n Tuan Reyhan approached.

" You guys okay??? tanya Bu Nurmala's

"Yes ma'am, we're fine I said with Dela at the same time.

I saw the look in the eyes of a terrible smile of a ruler of this land.

Yes, Mr. Reyhan just smiled, and that smile was really scary to me. What is being planned by him.

A young man's voice sounded out from the front.

"Welcome to my residence, I will not be long. I just want to say that all of you today can go home to each of you. But on one condition. And I'm gonna ask this to the principal's mother. Please come upstairs Mom!

Bu Nurmala also passed towards the stage, but from the look of his face looks endless anxiety.

"Listen Madam, I'll give you 2 choices. First of all, you and these kids are coming home healthy and safe or are you coming home lifeless??? " Task Mr. Reyahan.

"Of course I want to go home with them in good health and congratulations sir. "

"Well then, if you want to go home healthy and safe you have to take one of your 150 students for me. How's Madam??"

" You mean sir??? "

" Leave your student named Lia for me, then you and the other students can go home today as well. How is Miss Nurmala, can we agree??? "

"Sorry sir, but how can I leave my student's child even if it's just one person??? They are all my responsibility, sir!"

" If that's your choice, I'll send you guys in a coffin. If he doesn't stay, you all come back lifeless. But if he stays, I'll make sure you go home and get home safely! "

A tough choice for Ms. Nurmala.

"Please think of Mrs Nurmala, I will wait for your decision! "

Ms. Nurmala came down and met me.

My heart was broken, I was afraid, it felt like the world was over for me. I tried to make things worse, maybe with me staying was much better. Toh Bu Nurmala will definitely set me free.

" I'll stay, ma'am, but promise me you'll pick me up and set me free soon! "

" I'll pick you up soon, Lia, I promise. I'll help you soon. Thank you for your sacrifice, son."

" Please get my message to Ms. Ina, that I'm fine and I'll be home soon. "

" OK, I'll tell you! "

Ms. Nurmala went back on stage and met Mr. Reyhan. From far away I saw that horrible smile come back. Lord, help me, I ask in my heart.

" Sir, I agree to your request. The boy will stay, but someday I will come back to pick him up. "

"Hem.. well Mrs Nurmala, that was a very wise decision. Please come if you want to pick him up, I will wait for your arrival! "

"Okay sir, then I'll excuse you. "

" Please, I will have my guards escort you and the children to your homes! "

Ms. Nurmala also passed from before Mr. Reyhan and walked towards me. With a heavy heart he hugged and said to me.

" Take care of yourself and your health, son, I'll pick you up soon! "

" Good ma'am, I'll be waiting for mom's arrival. "

The sobs of Dela and Ririn could not be contained, they did not want to let go of their hugging from me. I am devastated to face this reality. It's okay for me, what matters now is the safety of those you know and love.

" Well go, I'll be fine here. Ms. Nurmala has promised to pick me up, we will be able to regroup together. Go, everyone's waiting."

With heavy q release the arms of my two best friends, their hands still hold my hands.

"We promise, we'll pick you up again Lia, take care of your health" Dela said as she hugged me back.

I pulled Ririn's hand towards me as well.

" Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. You two also take care of yourself and your health, do not like fighting too. Be kind to each other, I will definitely miss you both. "

We could only hug each other to let go of all the restlessness in our hearts.

The guards came and told them to immediately go out to the bus that had been provided.

I could only see them leaving from a distance. My new life in this palace is about to begin.

I saw Mr. Reyhan who was a little far away from me, he had been watching me from before while showing a cold and horrible smile that was full of meaning unknown to me.

Lord, strengthen me in accepting my condition!!!