The White Heart Jasmine

Chapter 5 - The Grief of Ranita

Finally it ends are the most tiring times, draining the brain and mind. Final exams! Melati was relieved.

"Mela, do you want to go straight home?" ask Ranita. He chased after Mela who had already left the classroom first.

"Yes, Ran. Lily take pity on Mother's own" replied Melati. He looked at his best friend's face. "Is something?" Change Melati asked.

"Hm... I don't feel good about stories. You also have problems" replied Ranita lethargic.

It means serious. Because Ranita is a cheerful girl. He, always able to overcome confusion and sadness. He doesn't want anyone to know he's got something. If until he shows a tangled face this must be the weight of the problem.

"It's okay. Retreat an hour or two I think Lily can understand, really," said Melati at last.

The class was quiet and both of them chose to go back to class and sit in the back corner. Melati and Ranita sat next to each other. Melati silently waited for Ranita to start her story. A while he was still silent, sighing a few times, taking a deep breath.

"My sister, Arnita. She was pregnant out of wedlock" she said slowly but could still be arrested by Melati.

Shocked Melati heard that. I don't feel like believing. Arnita's a good girl, studying at one of the city's favorite universities. He's already at the last level. This year we should be graduating. What the hell's going on?

"A few months ago she was dating her college friend. It came from another city. It was okay at first. So often go home at night. The reason there is a college project, for the final task. It turns out they like to go the way and eventually that's it. Their relationship went too far." With heavy Ranita telling.

"Papa was furious... Mom was in shock until she was sick. While the guy runs away, he doesn't know where. I'm in on it too. Papa's straight ultimatum I can't date until I've finished college. You cannot go to another city. You know, I signed up for Jakarta and Bandung. Just wait for news." Ranita's tears began to adorn the tip of her eyes. It's hard to tell all this. Seen from Ranita's voice slightly trembling.

He took a deep breath back. "All my plans are in disarray. I don't know anymore. While papa will send Kak Arni to grandfather's house in Palembang. Rather than being embarrassed to get caught by a neighbor if she is out of wedlock and her boyfriend is not responsible." Ranita squeezed both of her hands suppressing the pain in her chest. Never imagined his family could experience a situation as complicated as this.

Melati's chest was also crowded to hear it. It must be hard for Ranita's family. Melati hugged her best friend's shoulder from behind. Ranita's tears immediately spilled. The cuddle can't be held anymore. Melati let him cry until he was satisfied.

"Throughout the years of raising a cherished child, just one more step has worked. His pride was in sight, then all turned upside down. You can understand, right? And they don't want you to fall in the same hole." Jasmine stroking long hair Ranita soft.

"Yes. Yes, you are right." Ranita rubbed her wet eyes and nodded. "I can't be selfish. I must understand papa mama's heart is broken because of Kak Arni."

"If indeed your way to college in the place you expect, surely your mother's heart will be softened. If not, it means God has other intentions for you," continued Melati. She tries to make Ranita relieved by her papa's decision.

Ranita nodded again. "Mela, thank you, yes. You are a very good friend. Thankful that you're by my side." Ranita tried to smile and hugged Melati. Melati returned her embrace patting Ranita's shoulder.

"We're home?" ask Melati.

"Go home, okay?" Ranita standing. He grabbed his bag that lay casually on his desk.

"To my house?" Melati stood up. Equally, lifting his school bag, delivering it on his back.

"I want to look at your mother" replied Ranita.

Sure do. Come on." Melati's smile expands. Then with Ranita's motorbike, they went back to Melati's house.

Along the way they had been chatting as usual. Ranita's heart was already much calmer now. They talk about their class plans that will go recreational together. Still confused between to Bali or to Lombok. If their funds have been saving in class even since the 10th grade.

Although it is up to the class, he will follow the decision where. Bali, a few years ago had been there. It was a family recreation event from papa's office, before papa moved to Jakarta. When I went to Lombok, I never had.

The most important thing about the event is actually the togetherness of those who have been established for three years. After that, they will all separate. Each one pursues his dream and does not know when there is a chance to meet again.