The White Heart Jasmine

Chapter 13 - Ready to Fly to the Sky

"Sister Mela's coming home!!!" The joyful voice of Jati welcomed Melati coming. Glad to be able to hug his handsome and funny sister.

"Hey. eventually..." Lily appeared. He joined in embracing Melati who was still hugging Teak.

Damar's behind Lily. "Where then?" Damar. His sister this one is cool style, pretentious. Since the age of Junior High he most do not like to be hugged or hugged.

"Come on, I brought souvenirs." Melati released her embrace from Lily and Teak. He opened his bag. She gave Lily a bracelet and necklace. Damar got the keychain. Teak can be a traditional toy.

"Well, Mela's home. To-for souvenirs, nih..." Mom's in the house. Apparently mom was shopping. He put down his shopping bag and hugged Melati.

"This is for Mom." Jasmine gives a small bag to mom. The bag was from traditional Sasak cloth. Melati choose blue color with purple alloy, mother's favorite color.

"Thank you, yep, that's beautiful." I can see my mother smiling and receiving that little gift.

"Now let's go back to our respective affairs. I have to prepare dinner" said the mother again.

"Ready..." The children answered lightly. Then he was busy with his own business.

Melati laid her body on her bed. Still imagined a matchless journey with his friends. He smiled to himself remembering everything.

Drrtt...

HP Melati shook. He took it out of his bag. Little Sister. After three days the chat came in again.

Little Sister

- Already at home?

Jasmine

- New sampe

Little Sister

how is the journey?

Jasmine

- amazing ☺🙃

Little Sister

- come with me

Jasmine

- still small, not yet

Little Sister

- hehe... tomorrow school?

Jasmine

- holidays, new Monday in

Little Sister

ok. take a rest

Jasmine

- 👍

Chat finished.

Melati imagined the handsome face of Elvan. High calm posture. Her hair was nice straight and jet black. Cool. But shade his gaze with dark brown eyes. A little bit like Alfaro. His appearance is not physical. Aifaro? Why do you suddenly remember that guy? Alfaro his Junior High friend. Continued at the same High School. He has a crush. Alfaro was kind to her too. Several times there was a moment that made Melati baper. But not until there is a closer relationship, Alfaro moved time up the 11th grade. Alfaro's father was transferred to serve in the Kalimantan area. So the family went there.

Ah, Melati hadn't thought about it in a long time. Never mind. Now he must focus on his study plan. There was still one more stage he was waiting for. Graduation and graduation announcement.

Until graduation day. Grade 12 kids can be sure, almost everyone is sure, if sure to graduate. Jasmine knows she must have graduated too. Just a grade that he was a bit worried about. Because of the time of the final exam, my mom got sick. His learning situation was indeed disturbed because of that. But he still hopes for the best.

Fortunately, Melati was bought a sky blue dress with her mother on her 17th birthday. The dress is so sweet. Simple with a little white lace on the neck and arms, the more elegant it looks. Melati is not very smart to dress up and indeed she prefers what it is. But this time he had to polish his face a little so as not to pale and fresher it looked later.

Dad came last night. He took a special leave to attend this graduation event. Melati is very happy. The hope is granted, I can accompany you on this special day. At 4pm they were on their way to school. The event was held at 5pm. Her mother and three sisters also showed happy faces.

In school the mood is great. Decorations in the room are like the atmosphere of the sky. On the sky background stage with a picture of several clouds coupled with a large theme writing. Blue and white dominate the room. Not only 12th grade who wore blue and white dress codes, apparently teachers and families of graduates also wear costumes according to the theme.

The show went very neat and interesting. Not long-winded but memorable. Before the graduation procession is shown a choir of grades 10-11 accompanied by a school band. Again they are so touching. I Have A Dream and Flying Without Wings. The content of both songs is essentially the same, chasing dreams for loved ones.

Among the music players Elvan looks most prominent. Sit behind the keyboard quietly. The music game is steady and sweet so it feels united with harmony among other musical sounds. Every now and then Melati looked at him and once twice their eyes clashed. If it had been so fast Melati shifted her gaze.

As soon as the choir finished the message and the impression of the principal was given.

"Infinite gratitude for this 12th grade year. A unique class with a myriad of skills from each of its members. Their struggle ended sweetly. 100 percent declared graduation," said the headmaster, Ms Mariana Yulia Susandi, greeted by applause and lively cheers.

"It's time you guys pursue dreams. You are ready to fly into the sky chasing him even though you are wingless. But the dream awaits your skilled hands and willing to work hard to be realized. Do it for the people you love. Parents, supportive family, friends and moorings." More boisterous voices and applause among those present.

"Fly high up into the sky, full of hope. But do not forget to go back to earth and be a useful human being for others with dreams that are already in their hands. This nation needs a great generation. Congratulations to everyone!" Mariana's mother ended her message and impression.

More and more rumbles sounded the welcome from everyone present. And the peak event when one by one the graduates are called. The atmosphere was happy and had to blend into the large room. After all received the mark of completion and returned to their respective benches, called the best students of each class. And again Melati became the best in her class. Inevitably while shedding tears she received an award. Her father, mother, and sisters looked very happy.

As soon as the event was over his parents and his three younger siblings ran around hugging him. Even Damar too!

"Congratulations, Brother... Congratulations..." The words come.

"Great boy." I hugged Melati. "Thank you for fighting so hard all this time. God bless. Congratulations, Son." And a kiss on the top of Jasmine's head from dad.

Then mother, tightly hugged her eldest daughter. Her tears still occasionally drip. "You are great. Really proud of you, Dear," whispered Mother while still holding her.

Melati just smiled, she didn't know what to say. His heart overflowed with gratitude, that was what he felt.

"Dark... Jasmine fragrant white fragrance, congratulations ya.. true according to your name deh. make fragrant to your family..." Ranita approached Melati and embraced tightly.

"Thank you's. You are also good, still in the top 10. And do not use nyontek.." said Melati.

"Yes... And. papa let me go to college to the univ I want." Ranita's voice said it.

"really?" said Melati happy.

"Yes. because I saw the results of my hard work. I'm so happy." Ranita hugged Melati again. "Otherwise papa knows I'll be close to you later. He's sure with you by my side I'll be fine."

"Ahhh.. I was moved." said Melati.

"Eat, yukk.." take Ranita. Melati.

The show ended with a dinner together. While enjoying the banquet, the parents chatted with each other. Graduates tell each other about his plans. All the happiness was shed that night. Even though tomorrow the long struggle of the next round will begin soon.

Walk towards the toilet. He felt his stomach full, he had already drunk almost three glasses.

"Hi, Mel." Ah, that voice. Melati. "Congratulations, yes. Hello, you are the best." Elvan's smile widened.

"Thanks." -." Melati is smiling.

"Beautiful," said Elvan again. He looked at Jasmine.

"Thanks." -." Melati is short again.

"Not a student anymore, yeah..." Elvan looked a little awkward.

"That's it, deh," said Melati.

"Thank you still wear that." Elvan pointed at the keychain in Melati's bag. In the small bag this time, light brown color. The hanger Jasmine moved out of the backpack and put it in this bag.

Melati smile. "Good, I like it."

"OKAY. See you next." - See..." Elvan patted Melati's shoulder at a glance, then left the girl. He turned out to be straight out of the room. Going home? I don't know.

Continuing his pending affairs, to the toilet. Not long after that, my mom and dad took her home. It started the night, already almost half nine.