The White Heart Jasmine

Chapter 1 - Melati's Longing

No one ever asked to be born

No one can ask at what time and place he will be on this earth

All are divine sovereigns

He certainly had a purpose for every life He created

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Being the first of four children is not easy. Must be more often relented, be an example, and be able to take care of his younger siblings. But Melati didn't feel it was bothering her. Because he loved his brothers so much. His parents also gave him a name. For the first and second children the females are named Melati and Lily, the names of the flowers. While the third and fourth sons were given the names Damar and Jati, the names of wood. Dad said flowers are beautiful, trees are strong. And all are useful for human life. Similarly, the hope of the father for his children will become a useful person for his fellow men.

"Food is ready. Call your sisters. We ate together" said the mother. A gentle but firm woman. Sometimes it's also chatty that her kids are starting to piss her off. That's mothers.

"Yes, Mom." Without waiting for the next minute Melati has left the dining room that connects with the kitchen. He went to the living room, Damar and Jati were there, working on PR. "Eat first, yuk.." invite Melati.

"Hm... It's hungry already" said Jati. "What's your mom cooking, brother? Tempe tenants?"

"You're eating every meal because of the tempe, spaghetti cake, classy cake" said Damar.

Melati laughed hearing that.

"Emang why? People like it," said Jati while grinning.

"The room called Sister Lily, yes." said Melati. Lily likes to study in the room. Damar stood up and immediately headed for the front room, Lily and Melati's room.

Melati and Teak had already gone to the dining room and were sitting there. Damar and Lily joined. Mother asked them to pray and they started eating together that night.

Mom, dad's not coming this month?" ask Damar. They have enjoyed simple but delicious food made by the mother.

My father has been working in Jakarta for four years. Go home every two or three months. At home at least three or four days ago back to work. But intense communication keeps their relationship good. At first it was not easy to be away from my father. Because dad usually goes to school. I also like to help shop for necessities at home.

Dad was a hard worker. Often from morning to night work so that there is enough need for four children. Nowadays having four children is a lot yes, and the cost of living is not small.

Mom, she's a tough woman. Since father works away, everything must be overcome on its own. Take care of the house, provide food, help with learning, and be a place to vent children patiently. Mother is actually not a person who likes to cook, but with pleasure every day cooking and preparing food, because so it is more economical to spend than buying food so continue.

"Next month just got home. Why the hell?" Mother asked back.

"You are accompanied by a new HP. I've been hugging for a few months. Dad says lack of father later add," replied Damar.

"Mom's okay, right?" continued the mother while pouring water in her drinking glass.

"Well, no fun, ma'am... If the same father tastes us the same. Men's taste," said Damar while playing his eyebrows. Mom laughed seeing it.

"Tasteful man... Don't let father's taste father's taste. Different from us, millennials," said Lily.

"Eehh.. Our father is old, yes.see later, Sister Lily must have seen my new HP." Damar won't lose.

"Ga would be... My HP is good, yeee..." Lily sneered.

"Come, already.. when the meal is over. you still have to continue learning loo.." mom broke up both.

Such is. The atmosphere of the Adinata family home is always crowded and boisterous. All of his children love to talk and tell stories. The new house is deserted if they sleep or fit is not at home.

Fifteen minutes later the meal was over. Melati and Lily help clean up the kitchen. While the mother has been to the middle room to help Damar and Jati continue studying. Then Melati and Lily also went into their room studying.

Melati loves to learn. From childhood, he was always happy to know new things. He is also active in school. Since Junior High joined the OSIS organization. Join the dance and music exhibition. Playing guitar is pretty good and singing his voice

good with a melodious and heart-wrenching voice while singing. I have taken a special class for journalists. It's a complete talent jasmine. It grew because he loved to gain new knowledge and experience.

Melati realized her family was just a simple family. He must be able to achieve the maximum in order to get a scholarship to college. If not from where his parents can pay for college. While his three younger siblings also need to be under school. Lily is still in 1st grade SMU, Damar 2nd grade Junior High School, and the new Teak 2nd grade Elementary School. Melati even plans she will find a part-time job if she is in college later. He doesn't want to be a burden for longer. He must be independent. Even if he finished college he would help his parents send his younger siblings. That's Melati's ideal.

The night is getting late. Melati saw the clock on the wall of her room, it's been over 10 p.m. His eyes are starting to sting. He saw Lily, had already tidied up her equipment.

"PR what, Ly?" jasmine asked her sister. Lily looked serious about doing her job in front of her laptop.

"History. For presentation. This makes a power point," Lily replied without turning her head.

An hour later, time passed.

"Sleep, Brother. I'm so sleepy" he said. Lily's yawning. Then he went up. His bed.

"It's over?" He looked towards Lily. Apparently he had already cleaned up his school equipment.

"A little more, anyway. But the day after presentation. So there's still time to finish tomorrow" Lily replied.

"Yes uda. I'm also a little bit more," said Melati while still staring at the make in her hand. "Don't forget the prayer, Ly." Still saying too.

"Yes, Brother." His sister who started to get higher than him was a manut. Folding his hands closed his eyes, saying a prayer before shortly soundly in his bed.

A few minutes later Melati closed her book, stuffed it in a bag. Then he laid his body that was getting tired. His eyes also felt a bit sore. Because I read a lot and start getting sleepy too.

Night rolling. The house is getting quieter. All of its inhabitants have drowned in the dispute. Damar and Jati, whose room is next to Melati's room, are also sleeping. Mother had turned off the room lights, a sign that she ended all her activities.

While jasmine, his eyes were already heavy, but his mind was not willing to rest. Lately he often has trouble sleeping, because he thinks about his plans after graduation. Can he get through to the college he wants? If so, can you get a good scholarship, so you do not have trouble paying for college? Suppose he doesn't get away does he have to wait for next year? Ah, he did not want to delay his study time.

Suppose he is in college, he wants to take part-time work. Then what job? So waitresses at the restaurant? Or a singer in a cafe? Hmm, is it possible to be a tutor? Melati's mind is getting farther and farther everywhere. Because he was too tired, he finally fell asleep too.

The night deepened, slowly but surely the day changed, the morning came.

"Morning, Mum... Morning, Sis..." Teak Voice. He entered the dining room. Ready for the uniform.

"Well, this kid is good-looking, anyway?" greet Melati while pinching her sister's cheek, slowly, so as not to make Jati sick.

"Yes laa.." said Jati relaxed. Jasmine laughs.

"Mother make loo toast." said Melati again.

"I like... Where's mine?" Teak sat on a chair facing the table.

"This is. wear chocolate jam, your favorite." Melati put the plate with toast in front of Teak.

"Hmmm.. yummy.." muttered Teak while smelling its aroma.

"It's spent, son," said Mother. He smiled seeing Teak look bright this morning.

"Yes... Thank you, Mom." He smiled and started to enjoy his breakfast.

"Lily and Damar, where?" ask mother. Mother had already started preparing their breakfast and lunch.

"A little more must be ready, ma'am," replied Melati.

"Given!" Damar appearing. "Ah... Grilled bread. Chocolate, right?" He looks happy.

"Yup. Let's eat fast" said the mother.

"Where's my mountain?" Lily nongol too.

"This. It's a little quick, yes." replied Melati.

They were soon busy eating breakfast because they did not want to be late for school. I'll go with Teak. Melati, Lily, and Damar set off along with the angkot to school. Their school is one. Teak is different. Teak School is close to Kindergarten where mom teaches. While the third school her brother is a bit far and the opposite direction.

"Depart.." said Melati. He approached her and kissed her cheek. "Well, yes, ma'am..."

Damar and Lily kissed mom's cheek.

"Well... Brother don't be naughty, yaaa..." Teak Voice. His three brothers laughed. Mom laughed too.

Melati and her two sisters had gone out the alley and crossed the street. Not long awaited cities have arrived. Soon the journey begins. So every day. Jostling, but fun. The struggle to achieve goals. Sometimes tired, just take a long vacation. Time cannot be compromised. He demanded the children run to fill it. Good or bad is the decision of the user.

For Melati time should not be wasted. He realized he could get a school in one of the best schools in the city of Malang is a great gift for him. He could go to school there because there was a scholarship. If you have to pay normal is just a dream.. Hence the diligence of Melati he must perform, must not waste the opportunity and the gift he received.

Luckily, his brothers also showed good performance. Often contest to represent the school. And that also encourages Melati to be a successful woman, can help her parents finance her sisters.

It's not easy, but there must be a way. That's confidence.