MAHENDRA
Mahendra and the goodness of Atika

Abstaining from backing down for Mahendra's life, Mahendra had to struggle to find rupiah for his life, although Mahendra had both parents, but Mahendra did not want to burden both parents.

This morning, the weather was very clear. Birds are unpretentious, marking the dawn.

A tough virgin, was washing clothes and finally finished also for routine work in the morning.

"Mahen...have you finished washing it?," asked Mahendra's mother named Nanda's mother.

"A little more done ma'am," said Mahendra Gently.

"After finishing the sun, do not forget to eat breakfast, I've cooked your favorite Fried Rice" said Mahen's mother.

"Yes ma'am, but Mahen took a shower first, let after breakfast go straight to school," said Mahendra.

"Yes, hurry, son.later you are late to school," said Nanda's mother.

"yes ma'am, it will soon be all right" said Mahen, who was drying his clothes.

Nanda's mother rushed into the house to wash the cooking utensils, only fried rice is usually eaten for breakfast.

Mr. Tohar is the father of Mahendra, who only works as a pelvic floor laborer in the market. Only the job that Mr. Tohar is able to do, the income is not much. Just to be able to meet the cost of a day - day to eat.

Mahendra currently sits in the 12th or 3rd grade of High School. Mahendra who had just done his morning routine, Mahendra immediately prepared - ready to take a shower and immediately leave for school.

Mahendra is an exemplary student, because of his example. Mahendra gets a scholarship, so he can attend a favorite school. Mahendra does not need to pay for school, because every 6 months get a scholarship.

Mahendra has a desire after graduating school to want to go to college, but that is unlikely to happen. Because of the work of Mahen's parents who are only pelvic floor workers and washing workers, it makes Mahen undo the intention.

Perhaps graduating from school, Mahen had to work and bury all the desires and ideals that Mahen wanted.

Mahendra never complained about his life, as long as he could eat and breathe with his parents. Mahen became a child who had to lose his youth, at school selling bread that Mahen took from the stall mom Romlah. After returning home from school, Mahen had to help his father become a pelvic coolie in the market.

Mahen is eager to help find the one for daily expenses in the store or minimarket, just that Mahen has not graduated school and there is no diploma.

"Mom...Mahen left yes" Mahen said, kissing his mother's hand with Ta'jim.

"Be careful on the road, son... You go to Romlah's shop again?" ask Mother.

"Yes mom... Allhamdulilah merchandise that was sold out yesterday without waste, so now Mahen wants to take bread again to be traded at school," said Mahen.

"Mom will always pray for you, so that your merchandise is always exhausted and can collect money, to buy what Mahen wants," said Mahen's mother while peeping her son's forehead.

"Aamiin mom... Thanks for the prayer, Mom. Mahen left, Assalamu'alaikum," Mahen said.

"Waalaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh" said Mother.

The distance from home to school is not too far, just by foot. Itung - itung Mahen exercise the morning walk.

Before going to school, Mahendra stopped at the stall of Romlah ma'am to take bread to be traded at his school. Every day Mahendra brings 20 loaves of bread, the profit from 1 loaf is only a thousand. But Mahen was very happy to do this, the advantage of the bread could be Mahen used for school purposes or given to his mother.

"Assalamu'alaikum Bu Romlah" Mahendra said after arriving at the house of Mother Romlah

"Waalaikum greetings son Mahendra, here I have prepared 21 loaves of bread, just sell 20 and the rest for you yes," said Ms. Romlah

"Thank you, Mother Romlah, my mother always overestimated the bread for me" Mahendra said

"What's up, son...I can't give more, because that's the only benefit, son," said Mother Romlah.

"Get profit from the sale of bread, Mahen was happy mom. And Mom always gives bread to Mahen too. Mahen left yes ma'am, Assalamu'alaikum," Mahen said.

"Walaikumsalam... May what you aspire to achieve and become a successful person" said Mother Romlah.

Arriving in class, it turns out that there is already Tejo who is Mahendra's best friend from the beginning of entering High School.

"Mahen... Have you completed PR yet?" ask Tejo.

"Allhamdulilah... I work until 11 pm, because the problem is quite complicated," said Mahendra.

"I saw the no 5 dong, I was confused how," said Tejo.

"Nih.. but do not look at everything," said Mahen while proffering a PR book.

"Thank you Mahen, you are my best friend" Tejo said.

Shortly after, the bell rang. Sari's mother also entered the class.

" Assalamualaikum children," said Ibu Sari.

"Walaikumsalam ma'am," replied the entire disciple simultaneously.

"Take out the tasks I gave you yesterday and collect them at the table" said Ms. Sari.

"Okay ma'am" said the entire student as he gathered the task forward.

The break bell rang, signaling the first lesson was over. All the students went to the cafeteria.

As usual Mahen peddled his merchandise to his friends and teachers.

"Hey Mahendra's... Your luck is so unfortunate, until selling at school. Less money than your parents?" said Aditya who mocked Mahendra.

Mahendra never bother with all the words Aditya who feels himself the richest in this school. As long as the school does not prohibit Mahendra from selling, Mahendra will still sell.

"Enough Aditya! you are a rich child, I am hungry," said Atika who seemed to defend Mahendra.

Actually Atika is lazy to date an Aditya who feels himself the richest and arrogant. It's just that Atika was forced to accept Aditya, so as not to be humiliated in front of his friends.

Atika's parents and Aditya's parents are business partners, so they match their children since sitting in Junior High School.

"Always defend the baker, do you like him?" ask Aditya with a ketus.

"Don't say much, you don't know that I'm hungry. I want to eat instead of hearing you angry - angry," said Atika while pulling Aditya.

For Atika Mahen it is a man who is hardworking, pinter, kind and not arrogant. It's just that Atika is unable to say it, because she is afraid Aditya is angry.

"Can't be, if it's not for me!" Aditya.

Atika does not care about Aditya's angry talk - angry because of a Mahendra.

"If you like Mahendra the baker, I will make you suffer to your knees for mercy" Aditya murmured inwardly.

Mahendra just shook his head, after seeing the behavior of lovers who are not romantic - romantic when dating.

"I thought you were in the cafeteria" Mahen said, furrowing his eyebrows.

"I went to the bathroom, understand the call of nature," Tejo said with a smile.

"Don't tell me there was a stench - it was from you, Jo," Mahen said, patting Tejo on the shoulder.

"Sstt... Don't be loud, the others will hear" Tejo said.

"The child does not have your akhlaq, play gas without excuse. One class smelled bad and almost vomited" Mahendra said with a laugh.

"My stomach hurts.I don't know why it suddenly hurts, so it went straight to the bathroom. It could be bad if I go to the cafeteria and waste gas there, can faint all," Tejo said with a smile.

Mahendra and Tejo also laughed with the discussion of exhaust gas is fragrant, to want to vomit and faint. Tejo is the son of a rich man, but Tejo wants to be friends with anyone.

"Mahen.

"I'm 3 loaves" said his underclassman.

"Mahen... I want 2 yes," said one of the teachers.

"Mahen... I want 3 yes" said one classmate.

It did not feel Mahen merchandise left 2 loaves of bread and the break bell rang. Which indicates the next lesson will begin.

Such is the activity of routine daily activities that Mahen did at school, after returning home from school Mahen continued to be a pelvic lecturer until the afternoon with his father at the market.

Finally, the school bell rang, indicating that the lesson was over. All the students are ready to go home. Mahen will soon go to the market to help his father work.

The school's clock is over, as usual Mahendra will go home by walking

foot...

"Mahendra," call the woman who Mahendra must have known who the woman's voice was.

"Atika, what's the matter...?!" mahendra said as he approached Atika.

"Is your bread sale over?" ask Atika

"Alhamdulillah, there are 2 more Tika left" Mahendra replied.

"hmm. Here love me Dra, I like the chocolate sandwich for the nighttime belly,"

"The return is taken only" said Atika while giving 50k'an money to Mahendra.

"The price is only 10k, this is the change of 40k. the rest is too much" Mahendra said while offering the remaining change.

"We are friends of Dra, consider it your sustenance today" said Atika as she said.

"Yes Tika, I know we're best friends, but, not once did you buy bread and give me more money,"

"If I really need money mending I work without having to take money with you,"

"I know I don't have people but that doesn't mean I have to beg for your change, Tik,"

"Sorry Atika. You are indeed a good person, that's exactly what I don't want to take advantage of your kindness. Don't be angry, will you?" Mahendra's smile immediately made Atika melt also with Mahendra's explanation.

"All right,"

" Atika you are so beautiful and kind hearted is lucky Aditya," Mahendra murmured in his heart.

As for Atika's heart "Mahendra, the more I'm more amazed at your behavior, you are hardworking, humble without being ashamed of your current situation"

"Dra,pu.lang ba...reng yuck" asked Atika hesitantly.

"No need Atika, my house is close to "no reject Mahendra with Smooth.

"You always are, every time I take you home with me you always refuse " said Atika while pursing her lips.

Mahendra smile...

"It's not so Atika, I'm not happy with Aditya. What if he sees you and me walking together" Mahendra said.

"There is no. He's back from earlier, he skipped the last subject, didn't know where he was hanging out. I don't care either,"

"hmmm" murmured Mahendra

"Come on Mahendra, I've taken you a hundred times together and just this once do not refuse" said Atika with a sad face.

Mahendra also began to think, inevitably Mahendra also agreed because it had been many times Atika often invited Mahendra home together but Mahendra always refused.

"Come on.." said Atika.

Mahendra opened his car door and told Atika to enter first.

In the car, Atika and Mahendra told me about their lives.

Their Life is like the Earth and the Sky..

When Atika never worked because many domestic assistants opposite Mahendra as if never feel relaxed or gathered with his friends after school.

30 Minutes later.

"Atika, I'm down here?,"

"Tuh, my small house" said Mahendra while showing his house visible from the road.

"Do you want to stay a minute at my house?"

Invite Mahendra again because it is not good to give a free ride but do not tell Atika to stop even if only for a moment.

"What is not a hassle?!," asked Atika.

"For my best friend there is nothing troublesome for me" Mahendra replied.

"Come..!?" take Mahendra with you while opening the car door.

TBC....

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