A Place to Return
Where to Return *32
A week has passed since the incident Anggie slightly answered the words of Mama. During that time, the two of them were just talking. When there is a need by Mama, then Mama will talk to Anggie, and vice versa. The warm conversation like before was no longer between Mama and Anggie.
Actually Mama and Anggie are just as sad about what's happening right now. But there was no one between the two of them who apologized first. Anggie actually wanted to apologize, but why his heart and mind seemed reluctant to do so.
"Ma, Anggie's graduation tomorrow. Anggie hopes you can attend Anggie's graduation" Anggie told Mama about her graduation agenda tomorrow.
"What time?" ask Mama.
"Jam nine Ma" Anggie replied.
Anggie gave Mama an invitation to the graduation parents. Mama accepted the invitation, but has absolutely no interest in reading it now. Anggie who saw the sad thing was only able to wipe his chest, Anggie tried to die to hold back his tears so as not to fall. He did not want to look weak and feel pain in front of Mama. As much as possible Anggie will endure the pain
"Anggie goes first Ma" said Anggie, who chose to get out of the house quickly. Her heart was broken seeing the attitude of Mama right now. Mama who is the only hold of Anggie in running his life, has changed his attitude to Anggie.
"Ma, if you knew how devastated Anggie was now" Anggie said, wiping her tears as she left the dinner table.
"The only thing you have is your mom now. But why did Mama become like this to Anggie" continued Anggie still lamenting his fate.
Anggie walked towards the alley in front of his house. He was now fighting against all that disappointment. Anggie knew he would sin if he was disappointed in his parents. But what to say, Anggie still can not neutralize his feelings.
Tin tin tin, the sound of a car clason that shocked Anggie who was waiting for an angkot on the side of the road. Anggie looked at the car that stopped right in front of him.
"Eh Mr. Wijaya" said Anggie, who was shocked to see who was in the car.
"Where'd you go Anggie?" asked Mr. Wijaya who this time did not bring the driver to the company.
"You go to college" Anggie replied very politely.
Anggie still values Mr. Wijaya as his father's best friend. Anggie didn't want to be rude to Mr. Wijaya. Although he was once hurt by Mrs Wijaya.
"Lake Anggie. Papi inter to the campus" said Mr. Wijaya who still calls himself by the word Papi.
"No need, sir. I took the angkot only" Anggie replied politely declining an invitation from Mr. Wijaya.
"It's okay Anggie. You should not be confused with Papi, son" said Mr. Wijaya still trying to persuade Anggie to comply with the offer given by him.
Anggie looked around. He has become a spectacle for passers-by. The choice is quite heavy, Anggi get into the car, then he will be a gossip material, not enter it will remain a gossip material as well.
"Anggie please Sir. Just walker again Anggie will not accept help from you" Anggie replied
Mr. Wijaya knows what Anggie is worried about. His decision to quit and get Anggie out on campus was disastrous.
"I'm sorry Papi, son" said Mr. Wijaya in a sad tone.
Mr. Wijaya then drove his car leaving Anggie who was still faithfully waiting for an angkot who would take him to campus.
"Fire, thank you for being so nice to Anggie, but Anggie doesn't want Papi's family to be a mess because of Anggie" Anggie said, looking at Mr. Wijaya's car.
An angkot with the purpose of the Anggie campus stops right in front of Anggie. Anggie sat down at the front. According to Anggie, the front is the safest and most comfortable position when riding an angkot. He did not need to jostle with people while sitting.
Anggie enjoys the commute to college, sometimes Anggie chats with an angkot driver. This made Anggie so famous among the driver of the transport driver to his home campus. Anggie is very friendly with everyone.
"Well, I have arrived. Makasi Bang's. Bang's work spirit" Anggie told the driver. Anggie gave me the fare.
"Today is free. So, no need to pay" replied the angkot driver refused the money given by Anggie.
"The Year of Bang? Happy age to be reduced in the world yes" said Anggie kindly to the angkot driver.
"Thank you for free" Anggie continued kindly.
"At once Miss. Happy college" replied the driver.
"Woi" called Vina when she saw the new Anggie coming for a clean rehearsal tomorrow.
"Loe ngagetin I did. I guess who called woi doang" replied Anggie who protested the way Vina called herself.
"Haha haha, how else. Loe kept chatting with the taxi driver" Vina replied giving a reason why she called woi to Anggie.
"The reason is, even though the intention is to call me by the word woi. Pake many more reasons loe again" Anggie replied while hitting Vina's shoulder.
"Haha haha. Don't get angry Buk Lecturer. Soon it will get old" said Vina again with a smile.
They both then entered into the auditorium where the graduation of master's programs will be held at the famous University in Indomesia. The prospective graduates have gathered in the auditorium, they just wait for the protocol to call and direct the activities to conduct a clean rehearsal of the graduation event.
Anggi and Vina took the graduation clean gladi activities seriously. They both sat close together. Anggie was right in front of Vina.
"Congratulations, you became the first best graduate of the year. I'm so proud to be an elo friend" Vina congratulated Anggie as she watched Anggie sit first.
"Haha haha. I was shocked. But thank you for your words, and thank you also for all the help from Loe. Without you, I wouldn't be able to do this" said Anggie, who didn't expect him to be the best graduate of the year.
"That's the name of Reski that won't be changed. It is also the result of your own efforts. Results will never betray the process" Vina replied with a smile.
"But I still have to say thank you to Elo. Because of all the help from you for me to be able to complete the target of myself" said Anggie repeated his words.
"Udahlah males I use makasi makasi kayak that. I'm loe's best friend. So, I should have nolong loe" continued Vina refused a thank you from Anggie.
Anggie is so happy, he has a good friend like Vina. A friend who always helps her when she is in trouble like now.
Finally after so many hours the clean gladi event graduation bachelor master was completed as well. Anggi and Vina then came out of the room where the graduation will be held.
"I'm really tired. Lunch was yok" said Vina taking Anggie to lunch.
"Campus cafeteria yes" said Anggie, who agreed to lunch at the campus cafeteria.
"Okay" replied Vina.
Vina knew that Anggie's finances were unstable, so she invited him to eat in the campus cafeteria.
"So, Mama's at your graduation?" vina asked when they were both in the campus cafeteria.
Anggie did not tell Vina about the commotion and misunderstanding between herself and Mama. Anggie kept everything a secret.
"Follow it, your cook won't be attending my graduation" Anggie replied with confidence.
Anggie was very confident that his mother would attend his graduation tomorrow. Mama wouldn't have possibly let Anggie down too deeply. Anggie was pretty sure of that.
"Who's Loe?" Anggie asked Vina.
"Alone" Vina replied with a sad face
"Why?" Anggie wondered why Vina answered alone
"Fire and Mommy are abroad. They have work there. But they said again, they will try to go home. But I'm not sure of that" Vina replied.
Vina changed the tone of her voice and also her face. He didn't want to look moody in front of Anggie at the moment. Vina wants to look tough and not sad because Papi and Mami can't come.
They then continued to eat lunch at the same time. After the meal, Anggie and Vina separated. Anggie has an afternoon session teaching class. Vina will go straight home.
Anggie has been accepted to be a permanent lecturer at the campus where he has been studying all this time. So, from now on he is no longer an assistant lecturer, but has become a permanent lecturer. Anggie was so grateful for that. A very grateful achievement at the moment. Anggie hopes when Mama hears that she has become a lecturer will still make Mama proud of her achievements.