The Story of Sigma Men
21. PTN
The time is so fast passing, now it has entered at the end of High School, and soon the gateway to study in college will open, and the path of success to achieve dreams and ideals will lie.
Heavy competitors Uzlah in Private High School gaul only two people only. One guy and one girl. Only three of these people always scored highest among all students, especially MIPA lessons.
One guy is certainly not Zahid because during the three years of study he only managed to get into the top ten twice, namely in the 10th and 11th grades. Class 12 is ruined.
One of those guys was named Alvin. Grade ten semester one and grade eleven semester two he became the student with the highest grades. While Uzlah in grade 10 second semester and grade 12 semester 2 got the highest score.
And that girl's competitor is Devrieya. He managed to become the brightest student in the eleventh grade of the first semester and the twelfth grade of the first semester. The comparison is between the whole class.
And at the graduation at the graduation ceremony the three men continued to compete, approximately who would become the general champion in Gaul Private High School, approximately who got the predicate of the brightest students.
Just now in turn all the students were called and went on stage, given medals and awards for having graduated from this private school. Soon the principal will name three of the most accomplished students.
“Good. In third place is Alvin. Please to podium.”
Some time Alvin gave his words of mutiara.
In the row of the rear seats, where the parents of the students were, Mother Mirna attended this festive event. He rarely comes at the time of the report card division and only this can take the time to attend to see his proud son up there.
Usually his father Zahid who was always his guardian Uzzlah. While his father Zahid was present with his wife, not far from the seat of his mother Uzlah. They talked warmly about the future of their children.
They hope that their children will be able to continue higher school and then get a good job or open a business that will be a means of fortune-seeking.
Zahid today is very proud because the two brightest people are his two best friends. Deep and proud. There is no sense of smallness and envy because it cannot be nominated, yes indeed Zahid is not so fond of awards.
“In second place is.... Masayu Devrieya's. Congratulations!”
Low-sounding voices of teachers, students and parents soared to the vicinity of the magnificent building. Mr. Raden Setiawan stood with pride. Devrieya walked towards the stage and stood on the podium, thanking God and thanking his parents and teachers.
The principal continued, “For the student with the highest grade is... Uzlah! Congratulations Nak!”
Miss Mirna was crying proudly.
Terungaru happy.
Uzlah was covered with medals, trophies, and awards for the umpteenth time. Cheers for signs of appreciation and congratulations are increasingly soaring to the corner of the building. All proud of the same smart and accomplished child this one.
***
A few months later.
Around eight o'clock at night one family was gathered in a family room. The interior is so beautiful, the plavon with songket carvings and yellow crystal lights emit esetetic light in this room.
“Papa got a lot of reports from the school that Devrie was so close to a guy named Zahid. You're dating her?”
“Not dating, Pa.”
Her mother did not comment.
“Zahid said the teachers are not as smart and accomplished as his friend, Uzlah. Mending you're the same Uzlah, son.”
“Uzlah can not go to college, Pa, because they have to help the needs of the family, there is a mother and sister that he must live. If he went to college, he would have less time to earn a living. He is a great man, but unfortunately poor. Actually he got a scholarship to study at the top campus in Indonesia, but circumstances that forced him could not continue to college.”
“You must know that information from Zahid. Papa would prefer that if you were in a relationship with Uz alone, obviously he was far above Zahid, all the teachers believed that. If he does not go to college, next year Papa will try to get him to college either from a scholarship or Papa who gave him a fee. About family living, Papa will give him freelance work, many projects that are not so demanding time, and, usually work ten hours for one week and the pay is much greater than if he worked eight hours a day for twenty-five days.”
“Why Papa didn't give that job to Zahid. He is smart too, Pa. But don't want to just perform.”
“That judges it the teachers in the school. There's no way they're misjudging, son.”
“Zahid it's different, Pa. Devrie also does not want to be the same Uzlah because he is a quiet child and not easy to get along. He is good at lesson value, but not for social interaction, whereas communication is an important requirement in academia and the world of work, Pa.”
“Papa did not know them at all because he had never met and chatted. It's just a choice, son. And one info that Papa gets is that Zahid did not pass the PTN entrance. He's not getting along with you, son. How can he get a good job and a big salary if PTN alone he did not graduate.”
“Devrie feels no influence with Pa's success. Later he will prove.”
“Once again this is only an option and also advice from Papa. Besides, it could be later you meet a soul mate on a state campus or later meet him at work. Your youth is long, son.”
“But Zahid is different, Pa. It's hard to find a guy like him, either on a public campus or at work.”
Mr. Raden Setiawan saw his son nearby. “Devrie is already in love. All this time it's been a lie with Papa said that she won't be dating at school.”
“Our oath is not dating, Pa. Just a close friend, a study friend, a conversation partner. We swore there was never a relationship. Devrie also swore that we never messed around. That's what I like about him, Pa, because not only smart, but also good and religious.”
“For now, Devrie's assessment and calculation are correct, but what he will still be able to keep it all, then process himself better when he becomes a student and employee, and, not to mention the business of being the head of the household.”
“Devrie admitted that parents must be more experienced and definitely know better what is best for their children.”
“Because Papa and Mama love this only child, so it must be reviled, must be advised, must be directed suwaitan not fall in error.”
“Good, Pa.” Devrieya nodded slowly with a smile.
“Now do not need to be close to Zahid let alone intend to marry him. He will not be successful as he is just a private college student and is often labeled a freak. Remember those words Papa.”
