Not the First
Prime Lecture
Living something new especially if based on a desire that is so strong, can cause things that are felt by some people so heavy to be so light for those who live it.
That's what Rey is doing right now. By 4am he was awake. After the service he took care of Devara's needs until he left for school.
He was instructed to accompany and care for the boy during Wibie's out-of-town stay. Of course the request was welcomed with pleasure by Rey. He will prove, even though his age is still young but he can take care of the family like other housewives.
After that, Rey will complete her duties at the store and monitor the workers at the factory.
He was lucky enough, the work given by Mr. Wibie was not so time-consuming. Unless there is a large order or customer coming at the same time. Rey who used to live hard can handle everything well.
This afternoon, there is a first lecture at the campus. Since morning Rey has been so stubborn. The clock is so slow to turn. I can't wait to know what it's like to be a student.
Because Rey takes employee classes, so lectures are conducted at night. From 17:00 until 21:00.
According to the schedule he received, the first lecture will be held classically in the auditorium room. New students are expected to arrive on time and wear polite clothes.
"Is there an ospeknya? Like regular college, huh? ask Rey in my heart.
Since Rey High School imagined, happy to be that student when orientation. He can get to know friends from various majors. Get to know the senior level and get to know the various organizations on campus.
Not to mention the fun stories he with at the time of orientation. There are those who succeed in getting excited to continue to the guarantee, there are those who meet eternal enemies, and other experiences.
Rey drives her bike at 40. He left for college after closing the shop and accompanying Devara to take a bath and dress the boy up.
This afternoon the road was quite jammed because many residents of Bekasi and surrounding areas working in Jakarta crossed the Milling. Heading back to his home after scavenging rupiah in Jakarta.
The air was so bright, as bright as his smile when he had seen his magnificent campus from a distance.
Mr. Wibie was right, he recommended the most prestigious campus in East Jakarta as the right lecture because the distance from home is not so far away.
" Yes, it's only 20 minutes" whispered Rey.
"It turns out that riding a motorcycle can get to campus faster," he said again.
He immediately parked the PCX owned by Mr. Wibie in the line of parking other two-wheeled vehicles.
The parking attendant of the building immediately approached Rey and attached his motorbike to the side that was already filled in order to make room for the other driver.
The atmosphere of the campus is still crowded even though the sun has shifted to twilight.
Among the looks, there were those who had already finished their lecture, rushing home. There was also a new one coming, rushing towards the auditorium room.
Rey is in the second group. He does not need to ask, where is the space in question because Rey can read among those who simultaneously parked the vehicle, there is the same destination.
He only follows the steps of those who have gone first.
In a large room, full AC, and equipped with audio visuals it lined hundreds of seats that were almost fully filled by people who entered the room.
Although it is not too late, some seats are filled. Rey takes a seat in the back. To be more practical out of the room if the lecture is finished.
Rey swept over the entire crowd who were already sitting quietly in their respective seats. Their ages are very varied. Starting from the young ones (graduates of High School) to those who are already wrinkled and gray hair. The average age of the head is three.
Some are the same age as him, some are old. It could be that they are currently married, have children or grandchildren.
Judging from the costumes they wore that afternoon, it seemed like they had a heterogeneous work background. Starting from SPG/Merchandise (MD) uniforms, office uniforms, there are also those who wear government agency clothing.
Maybe they do not have enough time to go home, finally as some of them still wear uniforms and other work attributes, such as performance pins, name tags, vests, promotional hats and others.
Rey smiled to herself. Here's her friends. Fighting friends who will together complete their studies at this campus.
"Funny and entertaining. They look more like running ads. The clothes used are their product or identity" Rey whispered again
The next moment, the lecture began. Started with a variety of remarks, ranging from the rector who was also assigned to open the lecture continued with the reception of the 1st rector to the 3rd rector.
Everything they say is more about the implementation of lectures, policies and regulations that apply on campus.
"For a long time?" ask someone who just sat next to Rey. The man who was still wearing a long-sleeved shirt broke Rey's concentration of listening to what was delivered in front.
"Really fucked. There's a lot of work today. Sampe forgets that there is an inaugural lecture," he lamented as he reached into his briefcase. It looks like he's looking for something.
Rey just smiled. His eyes back to the front. Now we are entering the next show. New student guidelines Employee classes.
"One more session is over" Rey told the person next to her. The code that he came was indeed very late.
"What ga, what is important is absent" he said again. Then he developed a smile.
"Delivering the obligation doang dong," said Rey again.
"Yup,"
Silent.....
For a long time the two did not speak. The resource person in front displays the number of SKS that must be completed by S1 program students and the following diploma minimum SKS that must be taken every semester.
"Take what major?" ask the man again. This time he had started to record the important points conveyed by the speakers in front.
"Accutancy," Rey replied briefly. He remains concentrated on the material being delivered.
"Eh, same dong,"
Instantly the man turned towards Rey as if he had got something he needed.
"Known, I'm Pras," the man thrusts his hand toward Rey.
With no disrespect, Rey welcomed the helping hand and smiled kindly.
"Rey. Reyna Anggra,"
"What a good name. Firm and graceful. As the owner of the name suggests," the man muttered.
His eyes were on the notebook in front of him. Write the information he caught from the source in front.
Prasetyo Arman, who wants to be called Pras, is the first person to be Rey's friend. First friends at their inaugural college.
Pras people talk a lot and like to be funny. He quickly became familiar with anyone. Including Rey, they exchanged contact numbers before college ended.
After college, they talked more privately with each other. Pras is an employee of an international private bank based not far from campus.
According to him, he is still single despite his age already three heads. The reason is simple. His soul has not yet been born into the world. Pras is a lively and pleasant private figure.
"His guy's handsome. Work's mapan. Fashionable style plus good at getting along. Is it true that no woman has yet occupied his heart" Rey asked in her heart.
"Eitherway. Only he and his Tugan know" whispered Rey again.
Rey shrugged both of her shoulders a sign of the bodo period. Maybe he's not speaking the truth.
"You got a vehicle?" pras's question broke Rey's mind, as they were about to leave the auditorium.
"I brought a motorbike" Rey said as she stepped with Pras towards the parking lot.
"I'm nebeng, yeah. I took the Grab in a hurry. My car is still in the office" he explained.
"Well, I have to go with you?" ask Rey geli.
"Son, lah. Let me take the bike to my office.
"The alignment is the same towards your home" he added.
"Yes, already. But this time yes. Tomorrow there will be no more. Whatever the reason," Rey said. He did not have any heart for his friend.
Because it's 9 o'clock mallem must have been for the grab order. Rey would feel guilty if she refused the request. They're heading in the same direction.