Campus Horror
The Part 46

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Campus Horror

The Part 46

It turns out to be so bad if we are destined to be born poor. Even worse if we just keep quiet without making changes. Destiny is waiting for us to play a role in a story.

At first I waited for fate to change course for my life to be better. But I was determined to change the course of my destiny. God gave me the sense and the wisdom not to continue to be shackled in a bad destiny.

Shame actually said, if I have aspirations to work in a bank when I was a child. If other kids aspire to be doctors, or cops, and some even want to be pilots, I want to be a bank clerk. To be clear, I think in the bank it is like a spring that will never run out of money. Not like my family. Money is like a drop of water in the desert.

Since then, I have wanted to be a bank employee.

I know, ideals are not destiny. However, a direction to commit as a driver of resources and energy to build my own future.

According to my beloved Mother Teacher, my wish would definitely be easy to obtain. But, I was advised to continue at a higher level. I actually didn't want to go to college. Moreover, how am I going to get permission from my aunt?

But again, by God's permission, I have the power to fight Auntie for the first and last time. I was kicked out of his house. Better indeed, because almost every day I think of a way to escape from there.

“What do you think living alone is rubbish, Sih?” That was the sentence that came from Aunt's lips when I submitted the registration form. Anyway, I have to get permission from him to represent my real parents.

“Life is hard out there! Still good if there is a receipt for you to work, otherwise how? You want to sell yourself? Think, Huh. Think!” Her thing is, this aunt is always pessimistic about something. None of her children are supported to continue school. None of my business.

“Aunt want signature or not?” Finally exciting.

“Mending you stay quiet at Auntie's house. Don't dream of your height!”

“Asih want to try to go to college while working, Bi. Asih for help, allow yes, Bi.” Like a slave wanting freedom from the shackles of a master, I continued to beg desperately.

“If you really want to leave Auntie's house, you have to compensate, huh! The cost of food, water, shelter, all you have to change. Do you have money?” Good Lord! I want to feel like I'm pulling Auntie's entrails out. I decided to shut up and not to listen to Auntie's words.

I brought back the registration form to the room.

It was so hard to visit my father just because he was my biological parent.

A while ago I brought a school rapist to ask for his autograph. I mean, all of you showed me the results of my studies that were always ranked at the top. But what do I accept? They thought I was asking for money. Yes, they are my father and his wife. I wouldn't call her Mama.

But because of the urgent situation, I forced to put a moment of veins that do not need to be brought. Usually when meeting you, emotional and annoying veins come out.

The response of my father is unpredictable. Whether she supports it or not, I don't care. Only his signature is all I need.

“Where do you want to stay?” What kind of question is that? The one who abandoned me for real dared to ask where would I live?

I decided to answer her question, “Somewhere, there is no evil family that will abandon me. I will get my own pleasure and happiness.”

Am I going to be an ungodly child for answering him like that?

I don't give a shit. Durhaka or not, that's my business with God later.

Fortunately, I got my signature easily. Although it must withstand the bitters that can not be described in words.

“Whose brothers, Sir?” I don't know why I wanted to fight him back then.

“Ya, your sister.”

“Sorry, I never asked to be given a sister. Especially from women who take people's husbands. Oh yes, one more, do not need you to apologize, not since you have never given me school fees? Our relationship here is only limited, you happen to fertilize the womb of the woman who gave birth to me. That'sallthatis. No more.” I can't wait to leave that man. But I have to keep in mind the manners. I also briefly thanked him.

I struggled alone without a single family supporting me. But I believe God will always take care and guide me.

The power of God never came to an end as I moved more and more to try to change my destiny. I got a scholarship and even pocket money while studying. On the information from Sumarni's mother, I was also allowed to stay in the dormitory without any charge.

I was thinking, maybe it's time I changed my life. Although, there are only babbles my friends who make the ears feel flicked fingers. I am often referred to as a burden student of the state.

Everything was going well when I started college. But once love came into my life, everything changed. Kak Deni's parents did not approve of this relationship at all.

I regret having to respond to anything other than learning. I should just focus on learning and learning. No need to be friends, that's what.

I would love to prove to Kak Deni's parents that I can change my life later. Unfortunately I am now pregnant. Even the grandmother of this fetus would not admit it. Good thing God is still taking care of me and this baby. I could have avoided the deadly impulse back then.

There is no guilt on the face of Mother Deni. It makes me very angry. Until I accidentally said it. There was a hint of satisfaction when he saw her reddened face. Can a good person not be evil?

***

Jimmy threw a cigarette, then stepped on it without energy.

This time the case was really difficult. How to ascertain the alibi, while the events are estimated to be about thirty-five years ago. Communication tools or digital systems are not what they are today.

Even though the facts are getting tapered, however, how do I prove it?

Jimmy circulated the view to the Literature Campus building. Andre didn't participate this time. He was ordered by Jimmy to browse the foreman during the renovation of the campus that time. Same with Dj. I don't know where he is at the moment.

Two police officers guarding TKP cool joking to reduce boredom. Lucky at the Literature Campus has been equipped with free internet service. The guarding officer could enjoy the virtual world casually. You can play online games, watch movies, and even monitor your ex's movements through fake social media accounts, created specifically to enjoy uploads on your ex's account.

Jimmy didn't take part in the officer's conversation. He would rather imagine what happened thirty-five years ago.

Jimmy then walked closer to the park where the human skeleton was found. The statue is still there.

“How can the skeleton be embedded here?” Jimmy started to force his brain to think harder. Speculation began to pour in his heart.

“If the Goddess was the murderer, how could she dig so deep? It was impossible for him to do it alone. When did he do it? Were there not many workers here at the time? If not the Goddess, then who has the authority to order excavations here? What is Dira Nugraha?” Jimmy turned his back on leaving campus. Don't forget to say goodbye to the officers on guard.

As soon as he passed the canteen under the tree that was closed, Jimmy patted his forehead.

“Why can I get through this little thing?”

Jimmy condemned his indiscretions in the investigation. The owner of the canteen has never been touched by it.

***