DAMNED GIRL
19. REQUEST FROM TEACHER

It's been a week and Grandma's legs are still hurting. Grandma could only lock herself in her room. Grandma could do nothing more.

With Grandma's condition like that, Grandma's customers automatically become no more because they don't trust me to wash their clothes. The reasons are various, do not want to disturb my school, do not want to make me tired even some who blatantly say that they are afraid that later his clothes will bring bad luck or curse when they wear.

But all their bad words I always know, Grandma can't know the reason for that.

After school as usual I went straight to Grandma's room. Not only see the situation but also want to take care of it so that Grandma gets well soon and can watch television again.

Grandma loves watching soap operas

"Grandma's "my broom when it's in her room

Grandma turned to me, though her body could only lie down, though her eyes grew empty and her face grew pale. Not to mention the condition of his body that is getting thinner, but his simple smile always adorns his face every time he meets me.

"What was school at ?" ask Grandma

"So I got ten in the short story writing lesson, Grandma" I said

Grandma smiled proudly "Well, you're so great" Grandma praised

I was happy to make Grandma proud, so I ran to my room and took my workbook

Then quickly go back to Grandma's room and hand over the taskbook I've opened the page for Grandma to see

"This is Grandma, look. I got a ten and only I got a ten" I said

Grandma reached for my taskbook sluggishly and trembling hands then saw a streak of red ink with a value of ten

"You're so smart" he said again

My grandmother also read some of the stories I wrote. But both of Grandma's eyes were wet but not crying

With a hoarse voice, Grandma turned pity "Why did you write this story, Dhira ?" tannya

"Yes, this is my story. Teacher who said that if for example it is difficult to find a fictitious story, I can write a story from myself so I tell it"

Grandma closed the pages of my workbook and returned them to me.

Grandma smiled and looked at me

"Never consider yourself inferior and wrong just because of the people's assumptions. Everyone, if only focused on finding his own fault, will never be aware of the gift of God so far, to him. But, even if there is a mistake let the mistake be a lesson so as not to be repeated again. One more thing, you are a child of God, you are born from the womb of your mother who is created from the fruit of the holy spirit of God. Not from what they've been doing all this time. It is not you who make them fail and suffer but those who are too arrogant to live their lives so that when they experience adversity, they never realize the fault in themselves"

I was silent to Grandma's advice. This time I understood what Grandma meant, it felt like I wanted to cry but I was proud because I did not want to make Grandma's heart more broken.

I just smiled at Grandma and hugged her tightly.

"Grandma, eat yuk" asked me while letting go of my embrace

Grandma nodded "Yes"

"Awhile, I'll get you some food first" I said as I rushed out of Grandma's room

Then go to the kitchen to prepare food for her.

It's been a week every morning that I cook and I always separate for lunch and every before and after school I always feed Grandma first.

I always try to eat first is Grandma after it was me because I'm sure Grandma must be hungrier than me

After the food was filled, I finally returned to Grandma's room and fed her slowly as usual

"Eating a lot of Nek, so that it heals quickly" I said while feeding Grandma

Grandma took it and slowly chewed it.

Today I am very happy because Grandma finished her meal. Even though a few days ago he always ate very little half a plate.

"Dhira, you didn't tell everyone Grandma was sick, did you ?" ask Grandma

I shake my head

"No, Grandma. Because Grandma told me not to tell people" I replied

"good. So, if someone asks Grandma where, what do you say ?" ask Grandma

"I answer that Grandma again went into town to Grandma's sister's house for a few weeks because there was important business" I replied

Grandma smiled "Good, don't let them know" he said again

"What if they find out ?" much

"Ah, it's nothing. The important thing is that Grandma will try to get well soon" he said

I just nod

"Now you eat yes, don't forget if someone knocks on the door. Take a peek from the window.if not Mother or Mr. Yanto not welcome into the house yes" he said

"Yes" I nodded and went to eat

The next day as usual after taking care of Grandma for a while, I immediately left for school.

Because the direction of the school passed Mira's house so every day I also stopped by her house first to go to school together.

But apparently Bu Nina is increasingly aware because she has not seen the figure of Grandma again

"Dhira, where did Grandma go to never look ?" tannya

"Grandmother again goes to the city, again to her brother's house again there is important business" I replied

"Oh, so. You were alone in the house, right ?" ask again

"Yes, Grandma told me to take care of the house first for a few days" I replied

"Well, you're a brave boy. Good" praised Bu Nina while giving two thumbs of her hands to me.

After Mira and I got to school, we received our usual lessons. To this day I have never felt alienated by my friends. Even if someone insulted me, usually Mira always defended me, even some other friends also defended me.

When the bell came home, as usual all the students cheered and scrambled to get home.

As usual, Mira and I always go home together. Yes, we have become friends who take care of each other and are always together

The school hallway as Mira and I passed through some classes and Master's rooms. From behind our bodies the voice of Master called my name.

"Dhira !" dial him

Immediately I turned to the source of the voice and even though only I was called but Mira also turned around.

Apparently Bu Yuni was already standing at the mouth of her room door. His hand waved at me as if giving a code for me to approach him

Me and Mira approached him.

"Dhira, I want to talk to you" he said

I nodded

Bu Yuni turned to Mira "But Mira don't come first yes, Mira can wait a while outside" he said

Mira nodded in understanding "Well, Mom" he said

Finally, Bu Yuni and I entered the room which seemed to be quiet and there was only us.

Bu Yuni told me to sit in front of him "Please sit down, Dhira" he said

I directly obey him

"Dhira, on that short story you wrote. Until now, I still remember it. Because your writing is very neat, the sentences are very good and the placement of your story is very appropriate"

I smiled at him, "Thank you, Mom"

"Dhira, is that really your true story ?" tannya

I nodded "Yes, Mom"

"Mom feels your attitude in writing is very mature, to be honest, when you read it. Mom was crying" she said

I just smiled hearing it

"Can I ask you one thing ?" tannya

"What, Ma ?" much

"Never drop out of school, you have to continue school until you graduate. And if I could just order. Be a famous novelist, until you are known by everyone. At least I'm proud to see you from a distance, or even you've forgotten me. Why do I wish it was because I see your great potential there" he said

I smiled, so much to feel cared for by him I became misbehaved to the point that I unconsciously kicked the leg of the table

"I'm sorry, Dhira, I can't help you with money but I can only pray that you succeed and meet your real father" he said

I nodded "Yes, Mom"

"Therefore, from now on you must be diligent in learning yes, never mind the words of those who slander you, who mock you, make fun of you. Because, they are only people who do not want to look at themselves, so they can only look at the glass of others. You understand, right ?" said Bu Yuni

I nodded again "Yes, Mom"

"OK, Dhira. Yes spirit. Must be. You can" closed it