Gendhis
Chapter 17 Sweet fruit

On a sunny day, I was busy completing my duties in the office of the foundation named Mentari Dusk. I've been devoting myself to helping the foundation for the past few months. I am a passionate person and want to be dedicated to helping people in need, like today. I went through my days off by helping Agustina's mother in this foundation. This morning you have to invite some patients who are already a little better to gather in the field, it has become a morning routine on every Friday for sports or gymnastics together, he said, coincidentally this morning I had a holiday because Uni Desi was homecoming. All branches of gold shops and food stalls closed for several days, the parents of Uni Desi died. Vya seemed to be present with Arya, somehow the three of us got closer through this ODGJ caring community. I stood next to my mother, a beat from a song we used to call gymnastics jerks. Bu Agustin holding the microphone in front, he stood in front of the podium, before starting gymnastics mother Agustina seemed to attract the attention of patients with a warm-up.

“Where's the spirit? Cheers..!” Said Bu Agustin.

Instantly a few people immediately clapped and rhythmically, following Agustina's mother.

“Se-ma-ngat.” Then someone laughed, someone jumped. It was such a pleasant atmosphere in the morning because they would appear to be laughing. Especially when we started gymnastics, I saw my mother enjoying this activity so much, when the sound from the speaker echoed.

“In the right leg snapping, in the left leg snapping... “ the voices of some of the patients who were seen following the movements of Agustina's mother. I sometimes look at my mother. It looks like mom has a new three-month change here.

“Finger-flap, hand in raised and then rotated..” The mother's voice follows the origin of the loudspeaker's voice.

I was so excited even as my hands stretched and I flapped like a bird and turned, Vya who might see me teary-eyed, she welcomed my hands, we circled together and laughed to the rhythm of the song. The sweat even soaked my black shirt, because I was so excited for gymnastics together. There's been a new spirit since I've been in this rehab house. Mr. Lukman seemed new to our place who was giving drinks and fruit to the patients.

While being engrossed in my duties, I suddenly heard a notification sound coming in on my phone. I grabbed my phone and saw the incoming message that caught my attention. The message came from one of the organizations in the District, an organization of women who are active in social and educational activities.

With a thumping heart, I opened the message and read carefully. The message was an official notice from my organization, informing me that I had been selected as one of the recipients of the scholarship they offered. I felt surprised and happy at once. I never thought that my efforts in helping communities and organizations would get this kind of award.

I looked towards Bu Agustin, he smiled warmly. I approached a middle-aged woman who had a birthmark right on her right forehead.

“Bu, thanks. Thank you for the test results that yesterday I ordered sweet fruit.” I said to Mrs Agustina.

“That's your sustenance Ndis, all probably because you sincerely take care of your mother.” Bu Agustin said welcoming news from me. Vya also hugged me because she was happy to hear the news that I graduated.

In the message, it explains the reason why I was chosen as a scholarship recipient other than because of the written test scores. They acknowledge that I am an extraordinary person in my community. I have shown a tremendous commitment in helping the ODGJ foundation and various other social activities. I am considered to have worked hard and passionately to improve the conditions of those in need. Even though I was always present at every night for organizational matters because morning to evening I had to work, I barely even had time to myself to relax, I just didn't have time to relax, what I thought was that my time was not wasted just to daydream and mourn my fate. So if there is a holiday time it is only for mothers and the ODGJ foundation.

In addition, I also have a brilliant track record in my academic achievements. I was one of the best students in my school from Elementary to High School and managed to achieve extraordinary achievements in the affairs of the report or ranking even though I was very difficult to join the organization when I was in school.

“Bapak and I are sure that with your scholarship, you can continue to excel and make a greater contribution to society. We hope you are a person who deserves the support and appreciation for your hard work.” Said Mr. Lukman to me.

Hearing that, I could not hide my happiness and pride. Happy tears streamed down my cheeks as I sensed that all my hard work and dedication had paid off. Ah I remember last month when mom called if she wouldn't send any more money because my twin sisters would be in Junior High. At that time I really felt like an outcast because I was never given the same rights as a father's child. But I felt very grateful for this opportunity and promised not to waste the opportunity that was given to me.

The sweet smile seemed to be etched almost a full day, Arya and Vya probably observed it, in the afternoon I just wanted to meet mom for a break. But a decapitation from Arya made me stop right by the side of a gallon that was usual for patients to take a drink.

“Wah today there are so happy ya Vy, until my coffee morning until afternoon was sweet to see your friend's smile.” Arya said while transporting a dirty plastic cup towards the dishwasher. As soon as Vya's face looks changed, there is a bad feeling for Vya, I know that my best friend likes Arya but he often says that a woman should be able to maintain her image, he can not be in a relationship, just harboring let fate say. But the look on his face can't lie to me that he currently feels uncomfortable with Arya's joke just now. I quickly switched the conversation.

“Vy, can accompany me this afternoon to make a scholarship application, tomorrow morning must be sent. I don't have a laptop.” My reply was a nod from Vya. A blink of an eye made me feel relieved, my best friend seemed like he was not who I thought he was.

There is one that is still my grief, the cost of the scholarship is relatively cheap. Only 10 million until graduation but where do I get 5 million money for the beginning of the scholarship. As for the rest can be in installments until I graduate college. Scholarships, but there must be a fee, but for me the cost to get a college degree in this day and age is very cheap especially with the condition that now often get a shipment of only half a million a month sometimes not even half a million.

‘what's dad's phone yes, if your mom's sure message is reply.’ My mind walked toward my mother's room, to say goodbye.