The Fall of the Star
Chapter 2 High Prestigious

Elvira and Ayudia again discuss the future of those who have aspirations to continue their education.

“What if you? Have you started to Surabaya for a list?” ask Ayudia felt obliged to ask also the fate of Elvira next. His friend cares so much about him. So, even though he knew very well Elvira would definitely be smooth to list anywhere, he still asked as a form of small attention from him.

“Iya next Monday has begun to open the certification so must go there directly. Also look for kosan.” Elvira replied with a bad heart.

Elvira knew very well that Ayudia was not in a good condition. He was sure in his heart that Ayudiah was being greatly tormented. His dream to study at the university that he had wanted so far was not fulfilled. And even he still has to fight to compete with thousands of high school pursuers bond later for college this year.

Therefore, Elvira chose to end the discussion about the lecture just to get there. He switched their conversation to many of their classmates who chose to work directly.

“That Nindy said she wanted to work at Giant's supermarket. Already taking the entrance test also said,” said Elvira mentioned the name of the big supermarket in Surabaya.

“Hah? Is it not a pity if you graduate High School directly work it will only get a job that is well ... lowly, right?” ayudia's comment that did think so.

“Making cashier how much is his salary?” he continued to comment because Elvira did not understand it either.

“I don't think it's a lowly problem or a big little salary that matters, He. If Nindy is comfortable and happy with the job, why not? Kan anyways he was from the beginning had no intention to continue college because it hit the cost,” said Elvira finally.

Elvira was indeed a rich girl from childhood, but she never felt taller than other friends. Both to Elvira and all the friends he knew, his attitude was the same, ordinary and even often humble because he did not want to be labeled as a rich child who was arrogant.

Unlike Ayudia who sometimes brag about her achievements, and also underestimate other friends whose school values are far below her. In fact, one's success does not only depend on school grades alone. There is another important point that is morals and also luck, sustenance from Allah.

Noticing the rebuke from Elvira, Ayudia fell silent. He wondered why the rich Elvira could think so while the poor seemed to easily insult a job. One of the ugliness of Ayudia is indeed that, he did not know that the nature of that would lead him to work that he thought was inferior.

After school, Ayudia who sat down glumly in front of the TV but her eyes did not head towards the screen was reprimanded by the mother.

“She, how come?”

“Eh, mother ...” Ayudia fluttered while directly directing her eyes watching the infotainment that was being aired.

“What's up, Nduk?” ask Bu Nani again. This time the shady-faced woman was already sitting by his daughter's side.

“Nothing, Buk.” The short answer is certainly not satisfactory for Bu Nani. He was still prying about why Ayudia looked so moody that day.

Ayudia looked into her mother's clear eyes. He usually likes to talk about his activities at school. About him who can be the fastest in answering questions to look up the teacher for example, or when his friends mengubutnya at break time to wait for an explanation of the difficult material from the teacher earlier.

Finally he took a deep breath and took it out slowly.

“Italy ... He's sad again, Mom. All the more temen on busy listing to university. Elvira aja also said that next week she will be busy to Surabaya nyari kosan and urusin. He's the only one who doesn't ..” Finally, the complaint also slid from the thin lips of Ayudia. Actually he did not have the heart if it would make his mother sad, but how, his own mother asked so that he did not know what to answer other than the truth from his heart.

Bu Nani gulped his saliva before replying to the princess. The middle-aged woman's palm stroked Ayudia's long hair.

“Nak, you will still struggle in the official bond test. Who knows your sustenance there, right, sweetheart. Do not be discouraged, the struggle is still long, right?” asked Bu Nani to ask because in fact he did not understand at all about the registration of the official bond college in question. All he knew was that the high school selected thousands of participants from all over the archipelago and only took a small portion according to their quota because it would be directly placed or employed as a civil servant in the field taken.

“But there are so many rivals, Mom. Thousands. It feels less likely He is to be the lucky one to escape,” said Ayudia pouting.

“Loh? Tumben was so an Ayudian not sure of himself? You're smart, son. Believe me, if it is your sustenance can go to college, then there will be your own way of going to college. Must be sure, huh?” said Bu Nani cheering.

Ayudia just sighed. Bad habits if one thing does not fit the plan, then he becomes demoralized. Though life is not always straight, there will be twists and turns. There will be many trials that forge human patience and strength.

“Iya, Mom. Hopefully, Ayudia will pass the entrance test of her official bond school,” said Ayudia although with a facial expression not at all sure.

“Aamiin .. indeed when is the test, He? I want to prepare the funds for her departure. To Malang, right?” Bu Nani has already started to set up his plans.

“Still next month, Mom. Now prepare to learn the exercises. It's all hard, Mom. It takes logic and there is no key to the answer,” said Ayudia again complained about how difficult the test he will face later.

“Well, that's what's achieved is very special, He. Guarantee free tuition plus pocket money during the student and after graduation will be directly employed as a state apparatus, of course for that struggle is heavy, dong.” Back Bu Nani gave enlightenment. Ayudia who had always thought her mother did not know anything about academics because it used to be just the graduation of Junior High was astonished. Apparently his mother listened carefully to every information so that she could give wise advice.

“Siap, Mom. He will do anyway!” the promise of Ayudia did not want to disappoint her mother and father who had put high hopes on her and also willing to set aside money for the ration of home needs to be used for the test fee to Malang. Anyway, it can't fail!

“Listen, yes, He. We are absolutely obliged to try hard as much as we can. We are given the strength and the ability to think to work for what we really want. But, the result of that later is already beyond our control, son.” Ms. Nani started giving advice. He did not want until his son thought that his determination must be done. It all depends on what God's destiny will be.

“Iya, Ma'am, He understands, kok,” Ayudia replied as she placed her head on the mother's shoulder. There was calm there, as if his weight had been lifted instantly. It was just a burden he created himself. No one requires him to go to college but himself. Nothing required him to pass the full scholarship selection except his own high prestige. All that lust is vulnerable will be infuriated against the favor of another God if until he becomes too destroyed after experiencing one failure in his life at that time.

“Remember continue, Yes. Everything that happens is God's will. And we as His creatures must be sure that the ordinance of God must be the best for His servant.” Advice from the mother to her daughter.