Light Warriors
Section 20

Mr. Tirto smiled at the rice stall of Ibu Ismunah which was now starting to crowded with visitors.  Rumi and Syam also seemed satisfied to see the results of their work for several months.

  Today, Mr. Tirto made a visit to the rice stall of Ibu Ismunah.  Ibu Ismunah and Pak Min seem to be busy serving buyers.  

"Thank God, finally everything was done, " said Mr. Tirto while enjoying a plate of pecelnya rice. 

"Hows it? Are there any obstacles associated with this stall? "

"Slight constraints must exist, sir, " said Rumi. " But with that constraint, we learned a lot." 

"To set up a tent here, must ask permission first to the manager, " said Sham.  " The guy's a little hard to find. But thank God, I finally managed to meet him too."

Mr. Tirto smiled. " Oh yeah, Mi.... "

"Yes, sir."

"Less than a few months are already national exams. Your busyness in this stall should not make you forget to learn. " 

"Yes, sir."   

"Anyways you have to pass High School with the best grades."

"Good, sir."

"Oh yes, Mi, " Mr. Tirto sipped a glass of iced tea in front of him.  " I have an offer for you too. If you want and your mom agrees." 

"What offer is that, sir? "

"Hmm, it was not me who offered, but Mr. David and Mrs Hanizah. He said they gave you a chance to continue your studies in Malaysia. Gratis. Only your intentions and ideals are paid."

"really? Studying in Malaysia?  Free any? " 

Mr. Tirto nodded his head. Rumi turned towards her twin sister.  The two looked at each other and smiled.

"Already, Mi. You accept the offer, "Sham said. " The opportunity may not come twice."

"Yes, Sham."

Ismunah's mother smiled looking at them.  Apparently, since then, Ismunah's mother listened to their conversation.  Rumi immediately approached Ismunah's mother and hugged her.  

"Thank you, Mom," she said, crying.  

"Lho, how do you thank me, Mi?"

"Because it was my mother who paved my way."

Ismunah's mother looked at Rumi's teary face.  Hold the cheeks of this sweet-faced teenager.  "Don't forget, Mi. All because of God. Not because of me or anyone." 

Rumi was unable to speak anymore.  

"Mi, saya sing nandur will ngunduh wohing pakarti. Whoever plants, he will reap the fruits."  

"Thank you, Miss Ismunah."

"I thank you too, Mi."

Mr. Tirto took the map out of his bag.  And show the documents inside to Rumi.  There are Malay-language writings and photos of a couple.  

"Mi, this is your foster parents during your stay in Malaysia" said Mr. Tirto. 

"The names are Ms. Siti Norima and Mr. Syed Johan. They're rich, Mi. But I have no children."

Rumi looked at the documents.  

"Thank you, sir."

"Later when you leave for Malaysia, they also invite Mother and Sham to take you to Kuala Lumpur. Don't worry, all your tickets and needs are covered by them." 

"Well... Did I come to Malaysia? " Sham soars.  "Brittle. What dreams can I feel on a plane and abroad. " 

Rumi laughed amusedly.  "Well, you're starting to act childish, Sham."

"Chicken," said Mr. Tirto. " Next year, you start school. Prepare yourself well."

"Oh yes, sir," Sham scratched his head with a big smile. "He.he.he.." 

*

Mom was sitting on the sofa, showing photos of the clothes she sold on social media.  He also replies to conversations with his customers while smiling to himself.  

"Thank God. Sweet sell today." 

Suddenly, he was startled by the sound of the living room door being opened.  Rumi came in and immediately hugged her mother. Rumi also kissed her mother's cheek.  Of course I was surprised.  

"Eh, what's going on here, Mi? Come here, Mom is directly on the saddle like this. "

"I want to study in Malaysia, Mom, " said Rumi.  The mother was surprised and tried to understand the words her son said. Between believing and not believing.

"Huh?  Studying in Malaysia?  you're delirious, aren't you, Mi? " ask Mom.  

"Rumi was not delirious, Mom, " said Sham.  "Rumi did get an offer to study in Malaysia. "

"the cost? " ask Mom.  

"Free, Mom, " said Rumi.   "The organisation from Malaysia is financing it. "

Mom smiled. Tears began to seep from both of his eyes.  

"really that?  You didn't hear me wrong, did you? " 

Rumi shook her head." No, Ma. " 

"Thank God, Mi. " 

"Don't you agree that I went to college in Malaysia? " Rumy asked.

"Mi, I'd be lonely if you went to Malaysia. But, for the sake of your future, there's no reason for Mom not to let you go to college there." 

"Thank God. Thank you, Mom." Rumi kissed his mother's hand.

"Mi, in Malaysia, who do you live with? " ask Mom.  

"There was a couple who were my foster parents, Mom, " replied Rumi. "People are rich, but have no children." 

Mom smiled. "Thank God... " 

"When Rumi left for Malaysia, we got a free ticket to Malaysia too you know, Mom, "Sham chimed in." We're taking Rumi to Malaysia. " 

"Well, glad, " said Mom.  "We're going abroad." 

Sham and Rumi smiled.  They both hugged their mother.  

"Already, already. Enough hugging. Mom can't breathe. "