Are You My Brother ?
Dream Day

When the rooster had crowed, it was followed by the light of the dawn that made the earth bright, and the whirring of the wind that rained down on the trees. I woke up from my night's sleep. The day I was waiting for - it was coming, before, I was doing my usual activities. Until finally the time has shown at 06.00 am. I came out of the house while looking at the world decorated with the beautiful morning sun.

" From here everything will begin, welcome to the dream," I shouted a little.

I locked the house even though I knew that Mr. Anto would come to my house later. But I don't want to take the risk, because in that house now there is me, there are my valuables as well. My footstep led to the street in front of the fence, but somehow I felt like I was being watched. There were eyes watching me, but I didn't know who it was. Maybe it was just my feelings too.

As usual, I wear a jacket. I don't know why no one suspects me at all. I often wore clothes like that in front of them. But it's a good thing for me, so my parents won't even know where I am.

I kept walking up the highway, somehow my feelings said there was someone watching me until the feeling disappeared when I was in the car and drove towards the company where I worked. I never knew what was watching me, was that just my feeling ? But that feeling often arises when I am outside the room.

" Huh, maybe it's just my feeling" I muttered as I got off the lot.

I walked towards a big company that was up ahead of me. I threw away the feeling as if something was watching me. Over time the feeling disappeared and I could feel calmer.

The first day of work for me was the most important day of my life. It was on that day that for the first time I would form all my dreams and ideals. You could say, it was a historic day for me, and was the first step towards my success.

" Candra, you bring that box !" Yuda's orders are my seniors.

" Yes," I answered. Our age is only a few years different, I think - think he's the same age as my brother.

I lifted the box with the bottled drink and put it in the truck. Drinks - drinks that I will later trade in a place that has been provided.

When we arrived at our destination, me and a few other employees put the bottles together and prepared to sell them. My job is team, not individual. I was assigned to offer those drinks around. A tough thing for a beginner like me, but as a dream fighter who also believes in the strength of determination to make dreams come true, I must not complain. Even if it's just a little, I'll try never to complain.

" Fresh drinks, fresh drinks" I said, offering my merchandise.

The scorching heat of the sun feels bone-piercing, the feeling of heat from the sun's radiation is really very disturbing. The land I stand on seems - like embers of fire. Sweat ran down my face. It was so hot, the first time I felt the weight of a job.

" Gold, the drink is gold" shouted someone who was going to buy my merchandise.

I also approached the young lady who called me earlier.

" Mbak's drink ?" My bargain.

" Yes, how much ?" Ask.

" The taste of orange mas," answered the woman.

" Okay, uh" I said, giving the drink.

" Now the money," said the woman by giving a piece of money 5000-an.

" Thank you, ma'am" said I who then went and went around again.

That was the first money I earned from a tireless struggle. Although it's not entirely my money, at least it's kept a little bit of mine.

That day I got quite a lot of customers, even Mr. Ridho who is my boss also praised me. The man in his 50s was quite satisfied with my job. That statement certainly raised my work spirit.

That afternoon I went home, there was someone waiting for me. Who else if not Mr. Anto. I said hello to him and spread my sweet smile.

" How does Den, it works ?" Ask me.

" Current - just clear sir," I replied.

" Thankfully. Oh yeah, Den sure you don't want to go home ?" Ask again.

" Sir, I won't be back before I can prove to everyone that I can" I replied.

" But pity his mother and father Den, every day always anxious and looking for Den anywhere," said Mr. Anto.

" Why are they worried about me, sir ? Wherever I was beside them, did they care about my presence ?. Do they care about my heartache ?. I don't want to be disobedient, but they made me fall asleep. I'm asking you to please sir, never tell them about my whereabouts" I said with sadness.

" But Den........"

" It's Mr. Anto, I won't leave them forever. One day when my dream is achieved, when I can prove to everyone my greatness, I will definitely return. That's my promise," I cut Mr. Anto's words.

Hearing my words, Mr. Anto felt a little relieved. He took a deep breath, a sign that his anxiety had subsided. But me, I was really upset by the nature of my parents. How not, when I was around, they never cared about how I felt. But when I'm not with them, they worry about me too much. Could it be that the so-called something will become beautiful when someone loses him.

That night, the shadow of the person who seemed to be watching me was gone. I really don't know who the person in my feelings is. I'm sure it's just my feelings.