Wulan In Night Wound

Chapter 20 Not Approved

I feel so happy at school. All the way from school to home I hummed to not feel tired despite walking during the hot day. I didn't feel like I was in front of my gate. As I was about to open the gate I saw a letter tucked there. I picked it up, the mailman must have slipped in there because he didn't find anyone who could take it.

After entering the house I went straight to my room to change clothes. Letters tucked in the fence and my acceptance letter I kept neatly in my desk drawer. I'm heading to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

After scrambling the contents of the refrigerator, I decided to make a menu ala japanese food, chicken egg roll complete with salad. My heart is carefree, at least I want to hear my mother's congratulations. I finished cooking and cleaned the house and then took a shower. Mother had gone home apparently, it looks like the motorbike was parked on the terrace. As I was drying my towel, my mother came out of her room, carrying a change of clothes.

"What's the event, the dinner menu is special?", asked my mother astonished.

"I told him over dinner, Mom", I replied to him. After more than a week of non-judgment, I realized I didn't deserve to be like that. She is my mother who I should respect.

We started our dinner with silence. I started the conversation because I was the one who wanted to tell.

"Mom", I said breaking the silence.

"Yes?", answered my mother.

"I was accepted into UK Petra Surabaya on a full scholarship. Full tuition for eight semesters", I replied with a big smile.

"Cancel that acceptance" said my mother flatly.

Not the congratulations I got as I imagined. I linked my forehead not understanding. I couldn't respond to my mother's words. Honestly, I'm disappointed.

"You don't think about what your living expenses will be? Costs, eating, doing chores and reports, daily necessities, who wants to charge? I can't afford it, my salary is just enough for everyday life" my mother explained.

"Wulan ain't gonna bother Mom. Wulan has some good savings. Wulan might be looking for a side job there, too. Wulan just needs Mom's support", I'm trying to convince you.

"Mommy said, after graduation Deni will marry you. So Deni's wife you live to serve Deni as a good wife and do not have to bother school and find a job. Your mother is a law scholar, but look at me now! Only a factory worker with a salary far from decent compared to working time! The woman doesn't need high school, she'll run to the kitchen" she grumbled. Apparently the experience of her mother's life made her traumatized.

"The fate of no one knows, ma'am. I'm sure I can be a successful person", I answered with confidence.

"Sup to you. After graduation, you will marry Deni. Point!"

I left the dining table after that heated debate. Mom's not holding me back at all. Apparently, my mother's decision has been made to marry me to Deni. Lost is my hope of support from my mother.

I was so disappointed in my mother. The person who was supposed to support me even broke my mentality. In the midst of my disappointment I remembered the letter tucked in the fence earlier.

I took it from the drawer. I didn't get to watch him when I brought him in. It turned out to be a letter from the police, visible from the logo printed on the envelope. The point of the letter was that my case could not be rolled over to the prosecution due to a lack of witnesses and evidence. Exactly as I expected, my case would stall to the report. Of course there was the interference of Mr. Darma and his croco-cros. I tore the letter. I don't want to get dizzy anymore.

I finally decided to study the final exam. I no longer need to worry about my admission to university. Long time I do exercises about, the clock has shown ten o'clock past.

Actually I was reluctant to sleep, because nightmares always haunt my sleep. At least I don't need another alarm to wake me up, I thought wryly.

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A month passed after the incident that night. Today is the first day UASBN SMA/SMK equivalent level is held. I responded casually because I already felt I was equipped enough to face UASBN.

This morning I woke up at three in the morning with a body flooded with cold sweat. I opened my book for a moment to strengthen my preparation. At dawn I finished my studies and started my morning activities.

I was peeling garlic when I felt my stomach suddenly feel nauseous and turbulent. Feeling unable to hold it, I headed straight for the sink. Just the water I spewed, because I haven't had time to chew anything this morning. My body feels so weak. I finally couldn't continue my cooking.

Did I catch a cold? I have to take a warm bath so it doesn't get worse. I murmured in my heart. I finally prepared a hot pot of water for my bath.

While waiting for the water to boil, I prepared instant noodles and nuggets for me and mom breakfast. After everything was ready I arranged the food on the dining table, then took a shower.

In the bathroom, I vomited. A bitter taste was felt on my tongue as I spewed out a yellowish liquid from my stomach. Did I get a maagh? I speculated to myself in my heart. I can't seem to take a long shower this morning.

After the preparation to go to school was over I headed to the dinner table for breakfast. Ever since I walked to school, my mom and I never had breakfast together again. I had to leave early so as not to be late, and when I left for school, my mother was usually still in her room.

I went in good shape to school. It was strange, after breakfast, that it was back as usual. No nausea or weakness. Maybe I got maagh this morning. In my heart I promise, when I wake up tomorrow I will snack on at least a few pieces of biscuits after drinking water.

Wulan headed to school with a steady feeling. After the UASBN and the acceptance of the diploma are carried out, Wulan plans to go directly to Surabaya. Prepare for the new status that will be her, students. Wulan smiled brightly considering her who was about to become a student.