SMP X
18. Destruction of Friendship
March 9th, 2020
This is Ruby's fifth day living with Sumirna and Chrysant. It was also Chrysant's last day of practice as the race was to be held on the twelfth of March.
Night had arrived and tonight Sumirna and Ruby were cooking dinner and Chrysant was washing dishes was also tidying the dining table.
When the food is ready, the three of them eat as usual with a simple menu that is prekedel potatoes made by Ruby and vegetable soup made by Sumirna.
"Mother Ruby is so good.. Like the homemade Padang meal, and vegetable soup made by Mother Sum always makes me feel healthy.. Mom used ginger yah ?"
". . ." Sumirna nodded.
"Well, Mother Sum always knew that I really like ginger."
Sumirna was very happy with Chrysant who spoke a lot, He looked like a normal teenager.
"Yes Mother Sum.. I'm going to move on the thirteenth because for the next race it has not been decided when and we certainly do not know how many champions will be.."
"When was Chrysant the Bu Ruby race ?"
"March twelve of Bu Sum."
"All right then."
Listening to the conversation They made the movements of the Chrysant spoon slow.
"Mother Ruby, when are we meeting for the theme ?"
"Hm.. Yes also ! Mother did not get any notice at all.I knew we would be notified by the committee either participants or mentors, that is why they asked for the number of the mentors and participants.. If there is no meeting, we only need to prepare ourselves for tools and materials."
"Ready Ma'am !"
March 12, 2020
A good morning to start the race. Ruby and Chrysant who did not know the time and place of implementation finally went to the Agency and asked some of the committee.
It turned out that the race was held in one of the multipurpose rooms still in the Education Office environment.
The time was eight o'clock and when Sumirna and Chrysant arrived the race had started.
"God ! Quick boy son !" Chrysant and Ruby instantly accelerated their pace.
But there is something strange, as their footsteps get closer all participants are starting to work on a ship.
"Mothers.. It looks like they all made ships !"
Ruby was very surprised to see that they were the only ones who did not know the theme of even the place and time of the execution of the race.
Ruby went straight to the Committee and calmly asked.
After discussing it with the Committee, apparently they gave a circular letter to each Headmaster to submit to the participants.
With a smile Ruby came to Chrysant who was sitting with teary eyes. "Chrysant ? Nak ?" Ruby rubbed Chrysant's head gently. "Let's face it and finish it today.. Its alright.. Mother will be on Chrysant's side and face this race together.. I don't want to be a coward and I hope you're brave too Okay !"
"But on one condition, Ruby."
"Yes Nak ?"
"After the race I don't want to be here."
". . ." Ruby with her warm smile nodded confirming Chrysant's request.
When starting to work on jars of fruit, some people ask whether they do not know the theme and or they are from a very far area so they do not know anything.
Ruby just kept talking to Chrysant so that Chrysant did not need to hear the criticism they continued to get until Chrysant finished his work.
When finished Ruby immediately displayed the work of Chrysant who was the first participant to finish, although many gazes looked down on them. Ruby kept putting on her brave smile.
The two of them immediately left the race location in accordance with the rules and also paid respects to the Jury and the Committee.
March 13, 2020
During her first break at Junior High School X, Ruby went straight to Chrysant in class and invited him to eat together in the cafeteria.
Ruby who had since put on an anxious expression had not touched the food they had ordered.
"Hm.. Tumben Amelaty wasn't looking for me !"
"Son.." Ruby took a deep breath.
"Actually I talked about the race yesterday with Mr. Rahman."
"Yes ?"
"Wow Mother Rike." Chrysant also looked at Rike who was getting closer towards them.
Rike came and immediately sat down next to Chrysant. "It's !" Rike gave the intended envelope to the FLS2N Provincial Ruby Advocate. The contents of the envelope were all meeting decisions for the Kriya art race.
Because of the dense preparation of art and sports competitions, the committee only provides the results of their closed meetings in the form of writing.
Chrysant was silent at the torn and dirty envelope. He wanted to hit Rike in the face.
"I'm not sure if this is true but My Son Tia played this envelope and after I asked who was tearing this paper, Tia pointed at Amelaty who was then coincidentally walking through the ceremonial field.. My heart somehow desperately wanted to give this envelope to Mother Ruby.. Remembering Mother Ruby who always cared about Me who was a Widow.. Maybe I can help Mom a little.. And next if Mom needs help as long as I can. I'll do."
"Thank you Miss Rike.. It's more than enough."
With a very humble attitude, Rike left Chrysant and Ruby.
Rike the Widow often borrows money to Ruby for her needs, but Ruby even refuses if Rike tries to return it.
"This is what I want to explain to you Chrysant. Mr. Rahman said that he had given this envelope to Amelaty to hand over to Mother.. I think Amelaty just focused on Mother's Name without seeing that Mother was just a guide and you were the participant."
Chrysant who was burning with anger instantly stood up, picked up the envelope and walked over quickly to look for Amelaty. Chrysant finally found Amelaty standing in front of Class 7A.
Amelaty innocently smiled welcoming Chrysant's arrival. "It's.." Giving a box. "Martabak and risol.. I'm waiting for you from earlier."
"Your Butler Mel.." Chrysant showed me the torn part of the envelope. "You know how valuable the contents of this envelope are ?"
"That's not for you ! Your reaction is too exaggerated !"
"We lost heavily yesterday for not getting the information from this envelope you destroyed !"
". . ." Amelaty realizes that the envelope is for Chrysant and Ruby.
"Chrysant has stopped.." Ruby came and hugged Chrysant.
"SORRY !"
"See speak you Amelaty !" Ruby directly pointed her index finger at Amelaty.
"Poor and innocent chrysant.. You don't know if this Teacher you're proud of is an actor ! She used to sleep with my Dad.. Mr Doctor ! My Mom and I have even found out lately that they both have kids !"
"Child ?"
"Just like the honorable Mother Ruby ! ANSWER !"
Ruby was just speechless and felt very embarrassed because so many disciples were watching them.
"See Him.. Dead lice with their dirty past."
"Foolish with it all ! THE PROBLEM BETWEEN YOU TWO IS NOT MY PROBLEM ! DON'T EVER INVOLVE ME IN YOUR PROBLEMS ! Amelatiy.. It is true, said your father.. You are a disrespectful child to your own Master.."
"Try you're in the position I'm Chrysant.. Can you still talk like that ?"
"Try you're in my position.. Can you still talk like that ? LIVING IN THE SHADOW OF BROTHER'S DEATH.. DAD AND RICHY.. DON'T ALWAYS FEEL LIKE YOU'RE THE ONE SUFFERING THE MOST IN THE WORLD.. UNTIL YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO JUDGE SOMEONE !"
". . ."Amelaty became trembling with the words Chrysant.
The very thing Chrysant didn't want to show to happen, Tears ran down Chrysant's cheeks "What to do with this.." Chrysant pointed at his face. "What must be with these tears so you can understand that I'm not okay ?"
The teachers who were aware of this incident approached them and dispersed the gathered disciples.
Ruby, Chrysant and Amelaty end up in the Principal's office to take their problems for granted.
"What is this ?" Ask Rahman.
"It's all my fault sir so there's a misunderstanding between Chrysant and Amelaty."
"alright.. I leave the solution to this problem to Ruby's mother."
"Thank you sir."
Ruby had previously talked about her not getting a letter of execution and Rahman said that he had handed it to Amelaty.
Because when he wanted to submit the letter, Rahman was teaching in class 7J and decided to ask Amelaty for help because he knew Amelaty was always with Chrysant.
Rahman realized from the beginning the cause of the problems of the three of them only he had no desire to know further.
Rahman who supports the children of his colleagues who are following the Kriya art competition is actually grateful for this incident so he does not need much effort to thwart Chrysant.
Rahman knew that Chrysant was a clean and talented participant so when he got a request to make it easier for a participant he did not immediately promise a victory.
But thanks to the defeat of Chrysant everything became easy.