
The moment repeated itself, which was the moment when Kinanti felt a great thumping sensation while standing on stage with two opponents of the Olympics. They gathered in a large hall that housed many people who were anxiously waiting for the results of the championship to be read.
His heart is insecure, continuing to pound rapidly awaiting the announcement of the current Olympic winning order. After several Olympic branches were announced and the Kinanti school had not received a single victory, now the MIPA branch's turn will surprise you. Kinanti is actually already one of the champions, which he is waiting for this time is the strengthening of the champion position that he will receive.
In front of the students and teachers, Kinanti sat fixated with tension. The new Jack came in and sat down next to the girl. He pointed his thumb at Kinanti as a form of appreciation for the work of the Kinanti who reached this tiitk. Amid the confusion over the incident, also the fact that Demian did not stand in front, the existence of Kinanti was like a wound medicine that made him proud.
“Up on the winning branch in the next branch, I will announce the Olympic winner of the MIPA branch." The voice of the host was heard blaringly in a room that was quite spacious and attracted the attention of the entire room.
"Among the three outstanding students who entered the final of the MIPA branch, each will take home a championship medal and a rotating trophy champion for champion one. About who will take home the rolling tropy on this occasion?” the host seemed to deliberately create such a narrative to make the entire room more tense.
Each supporter shouted the name of their school representative including Jack who raised Kinanti's hand high.
"Winning! A winnow! A win!" he cried with spirit.
"God...." The girl's face met with redness while chuckling at the behavior of her teacher. The thing that Jack did was enough to keep Kinanti entertained and managed to divert her tension.
His hands were cold and wet from the tension that had not yet ended. He was prepared for the results he would receive. Any position he would accept because he was aware, his mind was divided by the events that befell Demian.
“Wah, it seems tense once huh. Let's give a round of applause for our future champion.” The host tried to melt the atmosphere. Kinanti clapped her hands to divert her tension, though not necessarily to make her calmer. Is it possible that only Jack will hear the outcome of the jury's decision?
Will Lukman and Kala not come?
The girl looked at the door and the two people she had expected her arrival to, had not been seen at all. It seems they won't come. Sad, but Kinanti tried to accept it.
“Good, in a few moments we will see the champion order of the names that appear on the screen and determine the champions based on the score of the values they collect. Our hope, whoever will be the champion, all parties can accept the results of our decision. Are you ready?” ask the man.
Kinanti simply sighed deeply and nodded slowly. He looked down and set his breath to calm down. Although it has often been in this condition, but not necessarily make him accustomed.
Three names appear on the screen and are being systemically randomized based on the highest scorer. The randomization made the atmosphere even more tense. Several times Kinanti exhaled her coarse breath to calm her feelings.
“We Prepare, the winner of the forty-second science olympiad MIPA branch, won by...” The reader of the event hung up his sentence waiting for the results of the champion to appear on the screen. Kinanti tightened her hand tightly. His heart is like it's about to break.
“Congratulations, Champion three, Galih Susilo. Second place, Febriana Salam and first place, Kinanti Amelia!” exclaimed the host with a voice echoing in the spacious hall room.
The entire room clapped and Kinanti still with an unreliable face heard the announcement.
"Kinan, you're champion one!" jack subconsciously embraced the girl. Kinanti was still silent as she was still very shocked. He saw Jack giving his thumbs to Kinanti and Kinanti could only smother his mouth which almost let out a cry. His eyes glazed over with a burst of pride.
Will it be only he and Jack who will enjoy this victory?
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“Victory Amelia! Congratulations!!” that name makes Lukman's strength seem to come just like that. When he arrived at the door of the hall, he saw his daughter being covered in medals. His legs were suddenly weak so he had to hold on to Kala. His vision was faintly covered in the tears of haru that were dripping down just like that.
Jack who saw Lukman's arrival, immediately approached the middle-aged man. “Congratulations Sir, your daughter became the first champion,” Jack said as he extended his hand to Lukman.
Lukman shook his hand and hugged Jack tightly. He was speechless, only his tears dripping down both corners of his wrinkled eyes. He stood up with pride when he saw the princess also received a large trope that was almost as tall as her body.
Look at his wide and cheerful laughter. Lukman clapped his hands softly while rubbing his tears rough with the back of his hand that started to wrinkle. He looked at the princess who was standing there and gave her pride for the umpteenth time.
The taste of haru and yelling was also felt Kala. He smiled with relief as he looked at Kinanti who was staring at him and Lukman in shock. It looks like he just realized that Lukman and Kala have just come at the right time.
“Sorry Dad for not letting Kinan in such a stressful time, son. Dad only tasted the sweet taste of the fruit of Kinan's struggle, but Dad did not accompany Kinan when Kinan needed support.”
Lukman spoke in his heart. It seems that he is very sorry for spending time to accompany Kinanti through her difficult times. But behold, the girl can stand tall on her own with much pride surrounding her. Lukman is so grateful.
“Please the escorts can go forward, to take pictures together.” The host invited the escorts to come forward.
“Please, the father who accompanied Kinanti.” With all humility Jack allowed Lukman to move forward.
The man complied. With his slightly shaken steps, he walked up to the stage to approach Kinanti. Kinanti immediately greeted the father who she thought was trembling with nervousness. If Kinanti knows, it is difficult for Lukman to step because the chemoteraphy effect has not been completely lost. He was still trying to endure the pain that was eating away at his body and still trying to hold on for his daughter.
“Here, Father.” Kinanti brought Lukman to stand beside him. Many moments are immortalized and filled with pride. Jack was moved to see the close interaction between father and son.
The man was speechless as the head of the committee clasped his hands and congratulated him. There were truly no words capable of representing his current feelings.
Lukman kissed Kinanti's head fondly and hugged her tightly. There are Kala who faithfully perpetuate the heartwarming moment. He said in his heart, if he had a father as great as Lukman. He still remembered how the man fought his pain during the trip to arrive on time.
From his place Kinanti also looked at Kala while saying thank you. Kala smiled proudly. Quickly Kala approached the girl, as Kinanti waved her hand.
They took some photos on stage with Lukman and of course Kala. Jack faithfully took some pictures.
One of the images that was so interesting to Kinanti was, as she stood between Kala and Lukman with both of her hands wrapped around the arms of the two men. Kala holds the tropy and Lukman shows the Kinanti medal. They smiled broadly celebrating the victory of Kinanti.
Will this happiness and pride last long?
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