Am I Different?
POV Bu Salma Part 2

That morning Diana said, if later if she can win to become champion one, she will get a prize. And the prize is not only getting trophies and charters, but also getting money of three hundred thousand.

If he can become a champion, he has the desire to buy new shoes and the rest of his money will be saved. But I, as his parents, wanted to give my child what he wanted.

“The money is saved all alone, later if you win. Let me be with Dad, who bought Nana shoes." I tried to tell Diana.

“Iya, Ma'am,” Diana replied.

He was a submissive child, would want to listen to what was asked to his two parents.

“Tasks you learned yes, Na. Let your school affairs Mother and Father take care of it,” my advice.

I tried to advise her, Diana just nodded her head in a sign she understood. The day passed very quickly from late afternoon to evening.

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That night, I waited for Mas Hendro on the porch of the house accompanied by Diana. I saw Diana carrying a book and reading it.

He's a studious kid, never a day forgets to reread his book. As we were busy waiting while chatting, there was a familiar motorbike in my ear.

From far away I heard the sound of a motorbike butut, which had been used by Mas Hendro. And sure enough, from a distance it looks like Mas Hendro is driving it towards our house.

Mas Hendro arrived in front of the house, then parked the bike. Then he got off his bike and walked over to us.

“Loh, Nana's the same Mother who's outside? Isn't it cold?” ask Mas Hendro.

“Lumayanlah, Mas. This is Nana ngeyel waiting for Mas in front of the house,” I replied.

“Tumben, Son? Study inside, yes. outside a little dark lights, fear your eyes will hurt and the air is very cold.” Take Mas Hendro.

Mas Hendro grabbed us by his arms, to invite us into our little house. Then simultaneously Diana and I sat on a wooden chair in the living room. Here Diana went on to study, while Mas Hendro went to the back to clean his body.

I continued to accompany Diana to study while waiting for Mas Hendro to clean his body. No need to wait long, finally Mas Hendro came to us.

“Learn what, Na?” ask Hendro to Diana.

“English, Dad. Oh, yes Dad. Tomorrow me and the Princess represent the school for a meticulous intelligent race between sub-districts, you see,” Diana told her father.

“Iya, Na. The pinter yes, so the son who boasts of Dad and Mom. Although we people do not have, there is no harm in us trying better.” Hendro advised Diana.

Mas hendro said as he stroked the head of his favorite son. The three of us remained gathered in the living room to accompany Diana.

It was getting late at night, the clock was showing at ten in the night, we went to sleep. We're going through a long night.

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The next day ....

The chicken is already morning.

Kukumiyuk ....

As usual, I woke up first to cook food, yes even potluck. Since when Diana woke up I don't know.

"Mom, ma'am" he said behind me.

I, who did not know of his arrival, was shocked.

"Oh my God" I said.

I stroked my chest because it felt like my heart was beating fast.

"Diana, just ngagetin mom," I said again.

"Don't you hear my footsteps?" ask Diana.

"No, Son. That's why I'm shocked at this" I replied.

"Of course, you take a shower. I'll have bad luck later," I said again.

Diana also without answering directly went according to my orders. He took the towel that was on the hanger and immediately went to take a bath.

My cooking was ripe, after which I arranged the food on the table in the kitchen. Not long after Diana and Mas Hendro approached.

“Nana, later picked up by Master, Mom. So you don't have to take me to school." Diana told.

"Yes, son," replied Mas Hendro.

We slowly enjoyed the dishes I had served.

"Eat a lot, son. Let the spirit," I said.

"Yes, Mom," he answered.

Mas Hendro finished his meal first and he left for a ride. Diana continued her food. After that he sat down in the living room chair, because Diana said earlier, he would be picked up by his teacher.

Not long after, the sound of people knocking on the door.

Tok tok ....

“Assalamu’alaikum." Greetings from teacher Diana.

"Getishalight." Answer Diana.

Diana opened the door and approached her teacher.

"Awhile, sir. I said goodbye to my mother first" he said.

After that Diana came to me to say goodbye.

“Bu, pray yes. Nana leaves first, Assalamualaikum.” He said his greetings as he passed away.

"Vaalaikumsalam. Yes, Son. I hope to be a champion" I replied.

Diana left the house.

I went back to the kitchen to continue cooking.

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Twenty minutes passed, and all my trading was ready. I started getting ready to go on sale.

I closed the door and locked it before it was left. When I turned around, in front of the house there was already Diana on foot. He with a pale face, his gaze blank and seemingly lackluster, just like when time left.

“Nana, why are you, son? How to get home fast?” I just feel surprised.

Nana comes up to me, usually she always shakes my hand after school, but this time she doesn't.

Nana entered the house without saying hello, she just bowed lethargic while walking towards the chair. I paused the intention of not going to sell first, because I was still busy questioning Diana who looked strange. I felt Diana's gaze empty.

“Isn't it the sheep, son? Does Nana hurt?“ I'm still asking.

None of my questions were answered. I walked up to Diana and held her hand, for some reason her body had become ice-cold. I put Diana in the chair and one of my questions remained ignored. So I thought, maybe Diana was sick so lazy to answer it.

I also intend to sell, while buying medicine for my favorite child. Then start saying goodbye to him.

“Yes already, Nana just rest in the room. Don't forget to change clothes, son. Make sleep only, later if Mom goes home sales will be brought medicine from the stall,” said I passed away to go around peddling merchandise.

I closed the door and walked out of my house.

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As usual I went around peddling my wares around the village.

"Fried .. fried food!" I screamed at my merchandise.

One by one my merchandise began to sell.

Thank God, today trading is in demand and hopefully it runs out quickly. I am grateful, because I have half my merchandise, hopefully I can save to buy the shoes that Diana wants.

I went back to selling my merchandise until it ran out, so I could go home quickly. As I walked around, I remembered Diana's situation. I kept walking, as I passed by the stall I stopped to buy him medicine.

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