The Heart of Vania
New Day

Celine Dion, A New Day Has Come. Today is the new day that has come for me, the day that I have been waiting for after passing through it in my dark times and holding on as hard as I can.

I went back to school with my original identity with nothing to fear. I said goodbye to wigs and cuff shirts. I, Vania Kirana Larasati do not need to hold back anymore.

"Thank you for your Young Master's contribution to our school. It helps us greatly in the development of teaching and learning activities." The Headmaster's mother bowed respectfully to Brother-in-law and Brother Litha.

Haha ... Now I feel like I have super power in this school. The provision of 50 units of Personal Computer and support devices with the latest spec is considered as an expression of gratitude just because the Headmaster allowed me to go home for 3 days. Waw!

"No need to be confused. We just want to give a sign that Vania is our favorite in the Pradipta Family," Brother-in-law said coldly in response to the Headmaster's remarks.

"Yes-yes-Yes-Young Master need not worry, Vania will study well here. Very good until he also brought the good name of the school in various competitions, exactly like Mrs Pradipta before."

"Lit-hueek! Wanting to vomit was like hearing the Headmaster lick Brother-in-law. The girl he used to shout at Litha now he called Madame Pradipta with great respect in her mouth. Where was the hardship two years ago when my brother tried to keep me from getting kicked out of this school?"

My heart is hot considering the events in the first year that made Kak Litha's self-esteem stepped on arrogantly because he could not contribute to school. The wheel is spinning, now easily 50 units of the latest computer package with specs instead of cans adorn the computer laboratory.

"Good learning, Nia. Respect your teacher so that the lessons delivered can be received by your brain," said Litha stroking my head affectionately before leaving.

I nodded, "I will miss Brother Litha and Sister-in-law." - and smiled - "also Assistant Yan," I continued inwardly.

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"Nia, why did you suddenly have long hair? And you look different," said Rachel, a classmate surprised to observe the change in my appearance who was no longer wearing a wig and cuff.

"This is the real me, Chel."

"Nia, the rumor is that Young Master's sister-in-law bought Serena's house is you, right? Yesterday it was viral with the distribution of basic food plus on Jalan Siliwangi, it looks like you are there," said Gina.

"Yes, I helped share it. It's one of the thanksgiving activities my sister-in-law did because her wife was pregnant."

"It's lucky that your brother got a rich Young Master from the Capital, he could buy a luxurious house of the Wijaya Family. If your brother teaches you the trick, don't be stingy tell us?"

Somehow I felt Patricia insulting my sister, "Pat, I don't think I've told you that I now have immunity from the Headmaster."

"It's so arrogant of you, Vania! Where's that disgusting geeky attitude of yours? Act after your sister becomes a mistress. Remember you're not rich from descendants! You're just lucky to pluck your brother's golden fate!"

"Oh yeah-"

I stepped on one of her legs with my heels so mercilessly that she cried out in pain, "You let go, huh! Wait up! I can do this because you offended my brother. If all this time I desperately held back, not anymore!"

BRAKKS.

"Youwww!!!"

I lifted my heel and I put my whole foot in a strong jolt. Don't ask me about the strength of my legs, my legs are well trained with various kicks in Dojang.

"BASTARD YOU'RE VANIA!!!"

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Just the first day I returned with my true self, already called the Headmaster in the presence of the homeroom teacher. But I'm no longer a sickle because all my talk is magical, whether it's not, my position is clear. Especially when it comes to Madam Pradipta, the Headmaster will obviously not dare to take any risks because it is the same as looking to die.

"Nia, did I misjudge you or did you change?" Keysha came to me in the school cafeteria during the break.

"Changed?" many confused.

"Your behavior is the same as other children. The Vania I know is not like this" Keysha protested softly, he sat opposite me with his lunch.

"Other kids who do you mean?"

"Yes like Serena and the others. I heard that this morning you bullied Patricia to the point of getting hurt, the funny thing is that everyone just took it for granted, including his own guardian."

"What rumor says I bullied him?" ask me while leaning back and chewing on a piece of sausage.

"Yes. You oppress him and boast of your new status. You're acting that way because no one can blame you, the influence of the Young Master of the Capital as your brother-in-law is very strong."

I smiled sinisterly at my roommate, I looked her in the eye, "Why? You don't like it?"

"Like it or not is not the case, Nia. It's like I don't know you, you-"

"Pulun, resigned insulted and oppressed .. also always a mockery," cut me with still staring into his retina.

Keysha sighed, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean-"

"I see, you must be surprised by my lightning-fast change, right. Hahahaha .. calm down I'm still your old friend Vania, really," I said casually smiling at her, "I'm just acting exactly like them for themselves anyway."

Keysha returned my smile, her mouth wanting to say something but silence hearing a loud voice from the corner of the canteen.

I looked back, who else would have dared to do so if not Serena Wijaya with her loyal friends.

"HE TRICKED ALL OF US FRIENDS! JUST LOOK AT HOW IT LOOKS CAN CHANGE IN AN INSTANT. HE'S BEEN PLAYING US ALL THIS TIME!"

Serena shouted loudly provoking me. I just glanced at him and enjoyed my lunch. Keysha who was in front of me trembled half to death.

"Ni-- Nia-- Ma-sorry. I-I was forced to tell you the truth," I was afraid to look down and not dare to look at me.

"Say the truth?"

"Yes-a-I-I told you during i-ni you're wearing fake hair."

I raised my eyebrows looking at Serena whose anger was already in the crown.

"Had to be so angry. Hahahaha ..." my murmur restrained the laughter.

"Sorry Nia."

"It's okay. It will be like this eventually, sooner or later. No need to feel guilty, Key. You must have been pressured by it too, was anyone hurt?"

Keysha shook his head, still downcast not daring to look at me and also someone I felt was getting close to approaching me with an aura of anger.

"Is this not fake hair anymore?"

Damnit damnit! Serena pulled my hair so hard that I almost fell out of the chair. But before that happened, I grabbed her wrist and twisted her until she stretched my hair. After I felt the pull loosening, I stood up and raised my legs back to form a 90-degree angle. Next, I kicked Serena's waist using the heel of the foot. Dwi Chagi kick technique is often trained with Sabeum Dre, so the accuracy of the target can be said to always be right.

THUD.

Serena's body fell to the cold floor. All eyes were wide and some were closing their mouths.

"Basic girl bar-bar! A fraud! Now you're kicking me, "he roared while whimpering in pain.

"God! Who told you to be stupid. You fooled my past appearance because indeed you can not read and distinguish the character of people. If I used to hold back especially when you bullied me, but not now," I sharply nosedived into his eyes.

"Curtain! Act rich, even though you're just jumping on other people! What's the difference between you and the parasite" fierce Serena still won't lose.

"Continue ... Is there a problem? In fact, we all jump over something that is not the result of our own. I'm telling you, now the highest caste of disciples is on me. It's only right that I act!" I arrogantly raised my face in front of his face.

Serena's emotions soared until she raised her hand to slap me, but I quickly caught her wrist.

"SERENA!"

The shrill voice of the Headmaster boomed in the cafeteria hall, all eyes that had initially noticed us were now turning to center on the middle-aged woman.

"BOTH TIMES! GET TO MY ROOM!" he then turned back out of this room.

"We see, has the wheel turned, Miss Wijaya?"

I brushed his hand hard to the side then followed the Headmaster into his room. "Well! I was very satisfied fighting him in front of everyone. It's like everything I've been holding all this time I just took out."

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Bu Burne stood watching me closely, repeatedly he let out a long sigh. After Serena and I were summoned by the Headmaster, my homeroom teacher led me to my room. We were both suspended for three days.

"Nia, is there anything I don't know as your wali in this school?" bu Burne asked, he did not take his eyes off me who was sitting on the edge of the bed.

What can I answer? I've been flirting with him for almost two years, even though he's my only protector from all the threats in this place. Now I can only avoid the look in his eyes.

"Okay, okay. I appreciate it if you don't want to tell him. But do I feel like you've had a change? Now you're not much different from Serena and the others."

I frowned in surprise, not knowing where the small-statured, glasses-wearing woman was talking to.

"Nia, as your teacher and homeroom teacher, I know your nature and character. You're my most outstanding student." Sighing for a moment, and then sitting beside me, "You know what's amazing about you? Your survival skills, Vania." He looked straight at the wall, not at me.

"You've been under a lot of pressure here, but you've shown great achievement, not being pressured into giving up but showing more of your bright side. Who would have thought you could win a general champion in your class every semester of 2nd grade, who would have thought that you brought the name of the school to be a champion in various competitions and who would have thought that finally good fortune sided with you guys because you and your brother are strong, unyielding and sincere-hearted humans."

My tears are falling, my feelings are feeling very fragile, "Am I wrong to maintain the self-esteem they've been trying to achieve all this time, ma'am?"

"Nia Darling-Not-Not wrong, just the way is not right. You know what makes you Headmaster keep you? Even when the student parents committee representatives protested for allocating funds for social assistance on your behalf so that your brother had only paid half of the tuition fee each month. It's because of yourself, Nia .... Just because of yourself!" Ms. Burne emphasized her voice at the end of the sentence, she smiled, "You can prove that this school needs you to raise its name, its credibility. Now your status as the sister-in-law of a Young Master from the Capital who became the main donor of this school is nothing more than a complement to your 'luster. You don't have to show me anything, 'cause everybody knows. You simply ignore the words of those who dislike you, don't waste your time and energy on wasteful things."

I wiped the water from my eyes. Ms. Burne is the student guardian and teacher I love the most. Although I never once confided in him but he can know when I need a backrest and join clapping strongly when encouraging.

"Mother would be hurt if your friends finally judged you for sudden health syndrome, because I know you're not like that. Your thoughts are broad and wise for a child your age. That's the special thing you get from the bitterness of life.remember Vania ... Show your best achievements and focus on your life goals."

Ah ... how sincerely he said all that to me. With tears I hugged her tightly. "Thank you, Ma'am ... It's been re-setting my mind."

Ms. Burne patted me on the shoulder and rubbed it lovingly. I smiled, the luck in my life is to have people who care about me, even if only a few but all very sincere and without pretence.

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Remarks :

sudden wealth syndrome: A syndrome that arises due to mental unpreparedness when a person suddenly has a lot of possessions.