
[The Present]
"Mama... Papa's... Tania's... Sisca. " cried Mary woke up from her sleep.
Maria woke up with a body already soaked in sweat. His head was dizzy and his hands hurt a little.
After Maria injured herself in the bathroom last night, she went back to the bedroom and lay down her body and fell into a deep sleep.
"Nightmare" cried Mary as she gasped.
"Maria, son.. What was? " the grandmother shouted into the room to hear Mary's cry.
"Nightmare again? " ask Grandma worriedly while hugging tightly to Maria
Maria simply nodded and hugged Grandma Aisyah tightly. Grandma caught a glimpse of something in the skin of Mary's hand, and Maria who noticed it immediately let go of her embrace and permission to go to the bath and get ready to go to school, because time had already shown at 5 a.m.
Grandma just looked at Maria and was suspicious of her granddaughter, and she went out of the room to the kitchen
After bathing, Maria immediately layered a special powder to disguise the incision scar on both her arms. He combed his long straight black hair and polished his lips with a thin red lipstick and wore a gray white uniform. When all was done, there was a knock from the door.
"Grandpa" said Maria as she opened the door.
"Son, Grandma wants to say something to you" said Grandma as she asked Maria to sit next to her
"What Grandma? " ask Mary
"Son, first Grandma wants to apologize if what Grandma said will hurt your heart" Nek Aisyah said with an anxious look.
"my God, Mary is Grandmother's granddaughter, and Mary loves Grandma very much. Mary will not be hurt ", Mary replied with a smile.
Grandma then held Maria's hand gently
"Son, you should try to forget about your same old friend huh. They've calmed down up there" Grandma said as she shed tears.
Maria's tears instantly dripped down her cheeks. He suddenly cried as much as he could remember the bad things that happened to his family and friends.
"Can't be Grandma.. "Marya's cry broke while hitting her chest that felt tight.
"Ma.. Sorry Grandma" continued Maria interrupted her crying
"They are light to Mary Nek. When everything was dark and scary, they were beside Maria" continued Mary who continued to cry
"o Allah, my grandson's love... Don't cry. Forgive Grandma yes.. Grandma can't see you suffer" Grandma who tried to hold back her tears finally powerless and her tears flowed..
For a while the two of them vented each other's grief.
After everything was calmed down, Grandma immediately wiped Maria's tears and asked her to immediately prepare to go to school. Immediately, Maria went to the bathroom to wash her face, then put on her makeup again.
The time is 06:25 in the morning. Maria said goodbye and went to the side of the road to wait for the transport. After 5 minutes of waiting, the angkot came and spent the journey for 15 minutes, until finally Maria arrived at school safely.
Maria was a little unwell, but she had to go to school, because it was still her 2nd day.
When he wanted to enter the classroom, from the side he looked directly at Ahmad who also wanted to enter.
The eyes of Ahmad and Maria met and were stunned staring at each other. For a little while, Maria looked at Ahmad with her own eyes with a smile. This of course made Ahmad suddenly misbehaved and returned Maria's smile with a big smile.
Suddenly the class who had seen from earlier was surprised and gawked at seeing Ahmad misbehaving and smiling at a girl.
At the sight of Ahmad, what was in Maria's mind was the curiosity about why her heart felt calm and secure when holding Ahmad's hand. Without a second thought, Maria tried to hold Ahmad's hand to make sure of it once again.
"Hiya." Alex clapped from behind to surprise Ahmad and Maria.
From behind the other 3 friends appeared.
Maria immediately abandoned her intentions.
"What is this, early in the morning really romantic" Alex grinned while patting Ahmad's stomach.
"There are you. It must have not taken the medicine "hit Ahmad into Alex's stomach
"Ouchh. Forgive the boss" Alex retreated while holding his stomach.
"Lu's slow, but the pain is sharp" Alex replied
Maria who had seen the behavior of Ahmad and his friends was happy and sad, because it reminded him of his memories with Sisca his best friend.
Soon Mary walked into the classroom before her tears fell again. He had to work hard for his late friend and his family.
"For Mary" said Widya who was sitting and playing her cellphone.
From behind 4 Serangkai enter the class. They all sat on their respective benches and took out hp. While Jery brought out a manga book that she liked.
"You're crying out, Mar? " widya chirps who immediately knew when she saw Maria's eyes.
"Ndak.. Your feelings are possible" Maria replied calmly
"Don't lie.. I know how the characteristics of people cry out. It's clear from your eyelids" Widya kekeh.
Hearing that, Ahmad who had been playing hp, immediately stopped his activities. He himself tried to eavesdrop on Widya and Maria's conversation.
The powerless Mary endured it all, finally giving in and shedding tears.
"Loh Mar's.. Wh why?. Even crying really" Widya regretted and panicked
"You anyway.. I've tried to hold on, you've kept going" Maria replied, crying, closing her eyes with both hands
Suddenly the activities in the classroom that was initially a little crowded, stopped immediately hearing Mary's cry that even she tried to hold so as not to sound hard.
Widya who felt guilty, tried to calm Maria.
"Hayoloh Wid's.. Responsibility. "capped Alex from behind, teasing Widya to be afraid.
"Ihh what the hell.. Kan cave does not mean" Widya said with a sad face because she felt guilty.
Ahmad put his phone down, then stood up and walked towards Maria.
"More.. Make remove your tears" said Ahmad while thrusting a small Garuda-patterned cloth towards Maria.
"Thank you.. But I have gpp kok" answered Maria politely refused Ahmad's gift.
Without further ado, Ahmad drew Mary's hand and gave it to her.
"If you're tired or not strong, say. No need to be detained" Ahmad said with a serious look
Maria just nodded while holding back the tears that would soon come out a lot.
Ahmad's words continued on Mary's head. All this time Maria was pretending to be strong. Maria wondered if she needed someone to be where she complained
During this time, Mary kept all her pain and suffering to herself. He also did not want to make Grandma Aisyah join the tribulation and suffer to bear the burden that he had. Although deep down, he knew that Grandma would be ready to bear the burden.
Today's lesson went smoothly, Widya tried to avoid the chat that felt sensitive when talking to Maria. Unknowingly, Maria glanced at Ahmad more than yesterday, but tried to avoid him if Ahmad looked back at him.
School is done. In order to make amends, Widya invites Maria to stay at her house and tomorrow can go to school together. At first Mary hesitated a little, but in the end she agreed.
"Wid, I have permission to Grandma first yes" said Maria.
"okay.. Let's all take a car to your house first continue directly to my house" Widya replied
"Come on.. I'll take the road". Maria Sahut
Soon the two of them got into the car and Maria helped the driver point the way. Soon they arrived.
Widya's look of sadness when she saw the neighborhood where Maria lived. Somehow Widya's feelings say that Maria is a truly trustworthy and kind person. Even though they only know 2 days.
From behind, it looks like someone is riding a red and black sport bike.
The man then stopped not far behind Widya's car. He opened his helmet.
"Cuhhh.. " Breath of Ahmad