Zia's Love Story

Chapter 3 College While Working

After graduating from MAN, Zia wants to continue to a higher level. But Zia knew of the mediocre state of the family economy. 

Kak Ashar after graduating from High School has worked in a factory in Surabaya. Every month Ashar goes home. Kak Khotim also works at a clothing store in the next village and in the evening helps the children of the right-left neighbors study at home.

Zia felt she should be able to continue to a higher education. The education that is considered the cheapest cost is a vocational high school which of course graduates will become a teacher.

From the beginning, the ideal of being a teacher was from childhood he dreamed. In addition to being able to channel knowledge owned, becoming a teacher will provide useful knowledge for students so that the knowledge will continue to flow rewards even though the teacher has died.

With that basis, Zia's determination to continue her studies was strong. Although he will later find it difficult to find work, as well as the teacher's salary is not much, but it all does not dampen his aspirations.

"Zia..sit right here! I want to talk." Call dad to Zia.

"What's up, Dad?" Zia asked curiously while sitting near her father in the living room.

"Father has given what you can give related to education. I've sent you the same level. Even you who attended school in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri.Sedangkan your brothers only in private. So if you want to go to college, frankly I can't afford you. Dad's shoulders and back are old. Ask your brother who works!" Speak to me with emphasis.

I sometimes bowed while listening to my father. What you said is true.

"Okay Dad, I will try to find a way and ask Kak Ashar. Thank you for your hard work all this time, forgive Zia who has not been able to reply." I said as I hugged my father with a taste of haru.

I worked hard for the family. I also helped my father sincerely. Mother chose to resist the urge to buy something that was not very important just to see we could go to school.

"What your father said is true, Son, Mother and Father have sent you higher education than us. Father and Mother only graduated SD, we hope that by sending you will be an eternal provision for your better future." My mother suddenly approached us.

"Yes Mother, Zia also understood that. Your hard work and prayers made us progress as we are today. Thank you, Mother." I said while hugging Mom.

The atmosphere of the afternoon enveloped us. Kak Khotim has not returned and Kak Ashar did not return this Sunday.

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After thinking and contemplating what my father and mother had said, I finally decided to look for information. All information either from electronic media or ask friends who graduated High School I got in a short time.

Incidentally in my small town precisely in Tulungagung Regency there are several teacher schools. Among these schools there are some who have an afternoon lecture schedule. I also have an idea to go to college while working.

When Brother Ashar came home, I took the time to talk to him.

Ashar replied, "What is Zia?"

"Sister, I want to ask you a favor. Please help me get into college and please give me up to 2 years of college course.." I asked while closing both hands form a request.

"Because Brother sister is not only you, try to ask first Kak Khotim yes! If Kak Khotim agrees, brother will help." Answer Brother Ashar.

"Iyess.. I'll ask Kak Khotim." I said with spirit.

Kak Khotim accidentally passed by and heard.

"What's up, say my name?" Ask Kak Khotim rather sewot. 

Kak Khotim fashion fierce niih.. 

I said in my heart. Need this seduction.

"Kak Khotim is beautiful, kind and not arrogant, your sister this one wants to ask for help here." I said.

"Don't have to beat around the bush, tell me what you want!" 

"Let's Brother, I'd like help,-"

"From that please.please say what's going on? I'm busy here." Cut Kak Khotim.

Brother Ashar who was sitting at the side only heard and held back laughter over the small feud that occurred.

Gimana want to spit, Kak Khotim cut and continue to siih..

I said in my heart.

"Yes Kak, please allow Kak Ashar to help me study for 2 years. " I said carefully.

"Can't!" Kak Khotim replied while putting both hands on his waist. Indirectly making my face pale while covering my mouth with both hands.

Oh my God.Why be like this.

Tbc