Light Warriors
Section 5

Two days have passed since that incident.

As usual, Rumi remained in her solitude, struggling with the loneliness she enjoyed.  

"Don't worry, " said Teja.  "In solitude, that's your chance to understand yourself." 

Rumi agreed without a voice.  

That day, English lessons began.  Rumi sat in the back corner.  Alone only.  And he does feel more comfortable sitting alone than having to sit with the students who deny it, he said, or sit with those who approach him only to be willing to do their duties or to be cheated when the exam arrives.  Usually, Sham who occupies an empty bench next to him.  

 Miss Titin gave the job of composing. Just one paragraph.  A task too light for Rumi.  Even when the other students still had to think hard just to write a one-paragraph essay, Rumi had already written as many as five paragraphs in just three minutes.

When the break arrives, while the other students are relaxing, Rumi spends time alone devouring the books in her school library, including books by foreign writers,  like JK.  Rowling, Charles Dickens, Paulo Coelho, Sydney Sheldon and many more.  He is a fan of Sherlock Holmes detective novels. 

Of course, according to Rumi, writing an essay of only one paragraph is like the task of a Kindergarten child.  However, Teja repeatedly told Rumi to pretend to be stupid in front of her teachers and friends.  Pretending to know nothing.  Pretending it can't be anything.  Or Teja will disappear forever.  

Something was strange during those two days.  Jaka didn't go to school. Is he sick?  I don't know. 

Teja urges Rumi to visit Jaka's house after school.

"That's right, "inner Rumi. He closed his eyes and communicated with Teja.    "How could I have visited Jaka's house, while he had never been absent from bullying me? She hates me so much.  Just because I was forced and needed money, I borrowed the money.  That too, every day my body was battered. " This time, Rumi protested.  

"Do you not trust me anymore?" Teja asked.

"Hmm.. doesn't mean that anyway, " replied Rumi inwardly.  "I'm just not ready to meet Jaka. All this time, he's always humiliated me.  "

"And you hold a grudge against him? "

"Hmm. nope.... " 

"Then why do you mind? You hate her? " 

"Also no, " replied Rumi.  

"I just feel inferior if I have to meet Jaka." 

"Trust me, I understand what you don't understand."

"Whatis that? " 

"I won't tell you until you've experienced it yourself. I want you to learn and take knowledge from your experience." 

"Yes, yeah, yeah. All right, "said Rumi a little bitterly.  

Rumi opened her eyes. Miss Titin was right in front of her face.  All of her classmates saw Rumi like a person who fell asleep in a sitting position, as well as Miss Titin.  

"Rumi, did you fall asleep? " ask Miss Titin." Wash your face there." 

Hahahaha, "all the disciples laughed.  The classroom becomes more crowded. "Sleeping professor, "one of the students chimed in.  "Maybe last night he didn't sleep because he found a time machine.  Haha... " 

"Shut up! " sniffled Miss Titin.  "Is your job done, Rumi? " 

"Oh, already, Miss, " replied Rumi.  He handed over his task sheet.  And Miss Titin looked at her writing, smiling.  

"As usual, Rumi. I told you to write one paragraph, you write five paragraphs.  Goody. I will add value to you. " 

"Thank you, Miss."  

"Well, now the others, where's your job? If in five minutes you have not completed it, I will increase your task to ten paragraphs. "

The whole student became depressed.  They hurriedly completed the task of making it up.  Henceforth.  As long as it is completed within five minutes and they are free from the additional tasks into ten paragraphs.  

Even though Rumi has no close friends, she is much liked by the teachers at her school because of her intelligence.  He can easily do physics and chemistry problems for college students.  His teacher admired him greatly. Often, when his teacher is misguided, Rumi is asked to replace them.  Rumi always refused.  Besides he is not good at public speaking, he does not want to be seen as superior to his friends.

One of the reasons why many of his classmates stayed away from him, besides Rumi prefers to be alone, is also because they envy Rumi who is loved by the teachers.  They think Rumi is good at looking for face in front of his teachers, even though Rumi does not intend that.