The White Heart Jasmine

Chapter 78 - A Different Dream

Saturday morning, Melati was ready to leave with Elvan. The guy said he'd take her somewhere that would determine their plans going forward. Dressed in a tosca shirt with a black outer, black jeans, sneakers, Melati waited for Elvan in the front room.

On time, 9 o'clock less 2 minutes Elvan came. Make it once with a white t-shirt, black jacket, blue jeans. His favorite maroon red shoes are definitely not left behind. They say goodbye to mom and begin their journey of heart.

This time Elvan's got a car. Tumbens. Elvan goes everywhere preferring to take a motorbike. He said it's faster if the road is crowded. In the car while Elvan was driving Melati looked at the back. There were many pretty paper bags inside the rather large cardboard. Whatisit?

"Why are there bags, Mas?" ask Melati.

Elvan smiled, still feeling funny with the call. "That's the parcel we're going to share" replied Elvan.

"Where are we going, anyway?" ask Melati again.

"To a child's foundation," said Elvan.

"Yasayan son?" Melati repeated asking for an explanation.

"Yes. Starting last year, Papa's company helped this subsidiary foundation by becoming a permanent sponsor. It is not the only sponsor. And at least twice a year we have events with the children to give a sign of love and care" Elvan said.

"The orphanage?" tanya Melati.

"More or less like that. But some of these children still have parents, but parents cannot afford to pay for their schooling. So they were brought to live in the foundation to be able to study independently and continue to go to school until at least the High School level" replied Elvan.

"Then, what does this have to do with our plans to enter the music industry?" ask Melati again.

"A little while back. You'll know." Elvan's answer hung.

Sure enough, it was not until five minutes they arrived at a fairly spacious location. The courtyard was large, with several large buildings there as well. It looks like the front of the rather spacious lobby used to receive guests. There were cars and motorcycles parked there.

As soon as he got down from the car two young men approached Elvan's car.

"Hello, Brother. How are you?" greet a curly-haired man. It looks like he is from Eastern Indonesia. Maybe Kupang or Sumba.

"Sister, long time no visit, huh... It's getting busy for sure." Someone who greeted. He looks young. His skin is white with straight hair. Probably from Borneo.

Melati smiled as she looked at them.

"Hi... You guys have an event today, right? Because I'm not busy, I'm coming la..." Elvan smiled kindly in return for their greeting.

"Morning, Sister Miss.." hello to that curly hair.

"introduce. It's Jasmine." Elvan introduced them. "Mel, this is Hosea and this is David."

"Hello..." Jasmine greets them.

"Sister Miss name is Melati. It is beautiful like a jasmine flower" Hosea said.

Melati smiled widely.

"This is Elvan's girlfriend?" ask David.

"That's true. Seenix yaa. indeed a soul mate," said Elvan while glancing at Melati.

"Yes. steady, Brother..." Both gave thumbs up.

Melati and Elvan laughed.

"Help bring the cardboard inside, yeah," said Elvan. They each lifted a cardboard box and were taken to a large room, like the meeting room behind the lobby building.

There the children began to enter the room. Then there were also guests who came to sit on the prepared chairs. There is a stage adorned with sweet and funny. Melati followed Elvan and the two young men put the cardboard in the corner of the room near the exit.

"Son Elvan, how are you?" greet a middle-aged woman. He salutes Elvan after Elvan puts the cardboard on the table.

"Good, Mom. Lidya ma'am how are you?" reply Elvan friendly.

"Always full of passion. Let alone see the kids want a talent title today." Lidya smiled kindly.

Lidya also takes care of this foundation.

"There it is, arrange the children. A little more show starts." Lidya pointed to a man who was busy with children not far from the stage.

"Who is this sweet boy?" ask Lidya. He watched Melati.

"Ah, yes... Melati, Mum." Elvan. Melati and Lidya salaman.

"His girlfriend, Elvan boy?" ask Lidya while still looking at Melati.

Melati smile.

"Suit, Son. Hee.. - hee..." Lidya laughed softly. "Come, please sit down. The show is starting soon" Lidya said. Then take Elvan and Melati to sit down.

Shortly the show began. This is a routine show of children's arts foundation. They feature attractions. Singing, dancing, drama, poetry, music, all packed with one big theme are displayed like a very nice cantata. Children who come from SD to High School. About 30 children.

During the event Melati amazed. These kids passionately display every attraction. Their expression and acting are amazing. Hosea and David apparently joined the band to accompany some songs sung.

One hour event took place. After that guests are welcome to enjoy snacks and drinks provided.

"You see those kids? They're simple kids, Mel. From the family is not able. But it has great potential. Every year they make this event twice to attract donors." Elvan spoke while they sat down to eat a snack.

"Then?" Melati wants Elvan to continue her story.

"They can be a blessing to more people. And more kids could join them. Only they need to be built and facilitated" Elvan said.

Melati was still waiting and listening.

"We'll build them. With the sophistication of the digital world, they can be quickly recognized and become a motivation for many other children," said Elvan again.

Jasmine did not blink. So this is what Elvan means? He wants to pursue the music industry by helping these kids?

"I know you may be surprised by what I say. And how about yourself?" elvan. "I've got some songs you can sing. I made you a single. The arrangement is also almost complete. Let's find some time for you to study in the studio at home."

"Well, in your songs once I wanted these kids to come along. Introduce them to the wider world" continued Elvan.

Pensive jasmine. He remembers his childhood. One time ever wanted to appear at the independence art event, but he was set aside by the coach because Melati did not come to bring tutoring money when training. At that time his heart was very sad and felt worthless. Is it because she has no money she has to harbour her desire to appear on the show? Should he be distinguished from the others? It was also the event that made Melati want to prove she has great potential and can succeed one day.

Melati smile. Elvan not only wants to realize the ideals of Melati but many other children who may be afraid to dream because of her condition. Yeah, those kids were just like him back then.

"Is it a different dream for you?" elvan.

Melati saw Elvan. "I think it's not." Melati. "I dreamt I was on a big, grand stage. People will know my songs and be inspired. It triggered my childhood..." And Melati also told Elvan.

"That's why my heart was so easily hurt to see children who didn't get the chance that he should have. At the crossroads, seeing the children, pitying them, fighting that much. There is something that will make them useful to many people. Always showing up what can I do?" said Melati again.

"Thank you, you opened my eyes. I have dreams not only for me. But they are also." Melati smile.

"Let's do it together. Okay?" Elvan squeezed Melati's nose slowly. Melati pulled her face back. There are still so many people in that room. Elvan likes to rub up on him.

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