SMP X
6. Burying Dreams

11 January 2012.

"Kaz.. " Ericka approached Zagas who was walking alone.

"Yes.." Ericka turned her enchanted gaze again with Zagas' handsome face.

"Hm. said Mr. Rahman, all participants of the race please follow the meeting tomorrow at the Office of the Office at three in the afternoon.."

"HUH ! good thing I'm impatient.. Thanks to Ericka.." Zagas held Ericka's hands together.

"Eh. that.. You're welcome." Ericka was embarrassed.

After Zagas left Ericka, Ericka was only speechless looking at her palm with a reddened face.

In his heart was so happy that it took Ericka a few minutes to get out of her place.

When Zagas came home from school, he took the time to buy Chrysant's favorite ice fry.

When Zagas got home, Chrysant was guarding the stall with Sumirna who was asleep in the long chair.

"It's.." Zagas attached a plastic pack of fried ice to Chrysant's cheek.

Chrysant took the fried ice and just looked at it. Ever since the King tried to kidnap her, Chrysant has been very quiet and moody all the time.

"Here Brother open it.." Zagas opened the fried ice and fed Chrysant.

Chrysant ate the fried ice like a robot chewing wax, expressionless. Zagas is devastated to see Chrysant become a moody girl.

Therefore, in his heart, Zagas is determined to get champion one so that he can invite Chrysant to go out of town.

January 12, 2012

Zagas and Rahman attended a meeting for regional level FLS2N preparation followed by all schools in Palu.

The room has been filled by many students and teachers from various schools competing to be able to reach the Provincial level.

The meeting started with a prayer reading and singing the National song. The Head of the Office said that the theme this time was 'Black White Photo'.

Where the students who have the talent of painting using watercolor has often been done, therefore, to test the pure talent of a painter, the theme this time became the answer.

A black and white photograph is intended to paint using only pencils, erasers and canvas. This theme will show the unique abilities of each participant.

Another special requirement is that the graffiti of each work must be as real as the results when someone is shooting using a camera.

For the idea of each participant is free whether a scene, animal or portrait of a person's expression.

After the meeting was over Rahman drove Zagas home. Once at Zagas' house, Rahman gives her something.

"Because you are taking care of S2 Father.. Zagas exercises alone at home well.. You'll give this.." Rahman took out two A4-sized canvases from his bag.

Rahman gave the canvas he bought with his own salary. "It's expensive, so I hope Zagas doesn't waste your gift.."

"Sure Mr !" Zagas replied with an exploding spirit.

"Father has never brought a single student to the International level, I hope we can both be a great team.." Rahman raised his palm, they both did tos.

Zagas added confidence in his heart that his background who was a student of A class would not prevent him from pursuing a bright future.

As night fell on Zagas' room, Chrysant snuck in. "Sister.." Chrysant smiled hugging Zagas. "Thank you for the ice-fry yesterday.."

Little Chrysant realized, that he had made his brother's heart sad with his indifferent attitude and was trying to return cheerful as before.

"What are you doing..?"

"I'm sketching.."

"This is what you do every day.."

"Then from that Brother is grateful to get the theme of Black and White Photo.it seems like this is Big Brother's destiny."

Meanwhile at Rahman's house, he received a phone call from Cinta Purnawan's parents and was also a Deputy Mayor of Palu.

Love is a senior of Zagas who is in the 8J class. Love is a child who is often in and out of the hospital because he has a weak body.

Therefore Putera Purnawan as a parent who loved his son very much persuaded Rahman to enter Love in the painting race.

23 Days 2012

Days passed, Zagas who got the responsibility in his field continued to train day by day. Sumirna often carried in Zagas who fell asleep in the stall due to exhaustion.

But one thing that is strange is that Rahman began to reduce his attention to Zagas. Rahman also tried not to meet or talk to Zagas.

Whenever Zagas would approach Rahman, Rahman would always disappear. The day continues until race day.

"Zagas, today's mommy's taking yah ?"

Due to her non-wearable bike, Sumirna offers a ride to Zagas. But Zagas did not want to trouble Sumyrna and chose to walk.

Arriving at school Zagas arrived on time and waited for Rahman with a heart palpitating from nervousness. But until his nervousness was gone Rahman never came.

"Zagas... What are you doing here ?" Ericka who was preparing to go for the badminton race in the morning walked past Zagas who was sitting in front of Master's room.

"Did you see Mr Rahman ? I haven't seen him since morning.."

"Didn't you guys make an appointment to meet.."

"Pak Rahman was very difficult to meet or contact a few days before the race.. He's not looking for me either."

"Hm.. how about you go directly to the race place.after all there is no harm right !"

"You're right ! Ericka was always there when I needed help.. Thanks !" Zagas patted Ericka on the shoulder and left.

The surprised Ericka fell silent and her face flushed red. Zagas immediately ran to the gate and asked the security guard for permission on foot.

But the distance between the school and the Department of Education is very far if you only rely on the feet.

The money he brought was also not enough to rent an ojek, because Zagas was very efficient in bringing pocket money to school.

Zagas stopped occasionally due to exhaustion. Zagas looked at his hour, the time was nine in the morning and the journey was still very far away.

Zagas picks up his phone and sees that Rahman has contacted him but when he calls back, Zagas has no pulse.

Zagas has also bought water while on the way so that the rest of the money is not enough to fill the pulse.

When the time shows at eleven then Zagas get to the place of the race. Zagas who arrived with breath gasping to see Rahman motorbike in the parking lot.

With a smile of hope Zagas stepped. When he arrived at the race room, the committee was giving a notice with a loudspeaker.

"For the Participants it's two hours away, there's no need to rush.."

Zagas with a big smile walked towards the room. "I can still have a chance."

"Dude.." Rahman held Zagas' shoulder. "Father was looking for you at school why you disappeared.."

Zagas started crying "I waited for you until half-nine, but you didn't come while the race meeting started at seven in the morning.."

Zagas walked to the door of the race. "It's still two hours, right ?"

Zagas' body immediately froze to see his chair with the inscription SMP X had been filled by a girl.

"I'm sorry, Father.. You just do your best.. I've contacted the teachers at the school and some teachers suggest replacing you son.."

"No need to lie, sir.." Zagas who was very sensitive immediately understood the current situation. Zagas rarely saw the girl sitting on his lap at school.

But he knew that the girl was the son of the Deputy Mayor of Palu because Zagas had seen her in several social media posts.

This incident made him realize how stupid and innocent He was a few days before the race, even though Rahman had signaled that He had been in camp.

Zagas regrets that he put all his hopes in the hands of Rahman, who clearly signaled that he would betray Zagas.

Rahman remained silent, turning his eyes away, and Zagas left the race with sweat drenching his clothes.

Zagas chose to skip and go home. Along the way he no longer cared about fatigue and thirst.

Zagas continued to step on the hot asphalt that hurt his feet, despite the taunts from some who saw his entire body wet like it was in the rain.

While walking, Zagas continued to punch his chest and slap his own cheek if only his tears would flow.

Once at home Zagas behaved as usual. Shower, clean and open the shop.