The Power of a Prayer
CHAPTER 3 KSD_LDR Started

I greeted the sun this morning with a smile. My heart can't wait for the results of the National Examination. This is my determination in junior high school. I hope my mother's father isn't disappointed. And it will bring me to realize my love.

Pondok Pesantren Balekambang, became my goal. I would love to have her identity uniform. I fell in love with the first look with the scabbard.

That's why I'm willing to go to far school. I feel that the Pesantren Cottage is suitable and in accordance with the choice of my heart.

"Hey, Nera. Tumben take the hahaa report" Dhani scoffed at me. This is the first time I've asked my parents to take the exam.

"No problem. I hope there is no more reprimand" I fold my hands in front of my chest.

"Okey" Dhani. "You're a school in Java? Where's her?" Further.

"Repo."

"Okey, if you don't tell me, I'll find out" Dhani feels like she's the most powerful.

"A real school, a real salary, so that you can be a magician. Tomorrow I'll study."

That's me if I meet Dhani. Just a debate buddy, nothing more. So don't be too happy to respond to this feeling. Though I secretly liked him. Or turn into love? I don't know either.

Stand off...

Inbound WA message from Fian.

[Morning spirit dear]

[Again]

Check two gray. I put my phone back in my pocket.

What is the work, this hour can play mobile phone. Just looking at the clock. Did it take time for me.

Why does it feel like I got word from him, happy. Same if I'm close to Dhani. There's no way I love two men at the same time.

"Cie, there's a pair" I'm surprised by the arrival of Mahen, a close friend of Dhani.

"You feel like we're just the two of you" Dhani said.

"You don't see behind us there are other students?" My timpal.

"Yes, yeah."

There is really no business for students to attend school. I just came to accompany you to talk while Dad was on his way.

Those who join may have a purpose. Like the last meeting for those who want to go to school far away, there are those who just play, some who come just to hang out.

Dad came out of the room used to host the event. He was carrying an envelope that definitely contained the announcement of the exam. Caught with a report.

"Let's go home" Dad's face was tense.

Not as usual. Did I embarrass Dad with my grades.

No conversation until home. Dad came in and sat down in the living room chair.

"Look what you've been up to all this time, wonder!" Father's voice is loud.

Mom and I just looked at each other. This is what I've been afraid of all this time.

Mom grabbed the envelope Dad threw at the table. Mom quickly opened it.

"Dad wonder why, this is a satisfactory result" Mother sparkled, Dad began to smile.

I took the announcement paper that Mom held. Thank God I graduated.

"Why Dad was silent and strained his face" I lyrically glimpsed my father.

"Surprise, you never learned anything. And I'm sorry I never took your report" Dad said.

Mom and I looked at it again.

...***...

Pov Daddy

"Can you come with me to the office?" A young teacher asked me to speak. Looks serious.

"All right" that's all that comes out of my mouth.

I followed her steps into a teacher's room. I sat down in another chair next to him.

"Sir, sorry to interrupt the timing. I'm Nera's homeroom teacher. It used to be in seventh grade and ninth grade" The teacher took a deep breath. "I'm just surprised her parents never took a report all this time. And this time you took it. Why that?."

"Sorry sir, that doesn't mean I'm ignoring my daughter, but it does. When the seventh grade was first semester my wife and daughter were intending to take it, but in the middle of the trip a minor accident so we decided to go back."

"Then, another semester?"

"I'm sorry, my daughter underestimated. Nera forbids me to take I don't know what the reason is. All I heard from my wife Nera was that her value went up and down so scared and embarrassed if it didn't rank" I took a deep breath.

"When the ninth grade of the initial semester I was ready to take, it was raining in my area. But suddenly Mr. Headmaster came to shelter, I could not leave. I happen to know him" I continued.

"So so. Sorry sir, I don't think Nera told me if there was a report. Because it's always taken when the beginning of the semester."

"I'm sorry my daughter sir."

"Princess of an accomplished son."

"Thank you, excuse me."

I believe Nera is my son, a son to be proud of. From childhood, he showed his character. He has been performing since childhood.

Thank God I will not fail to educate my children.

...***...

Pov Dhani's

I looked at Nera's photo deeply. I'm obsessed with his kindness. In reality, this is not love, but it is comfortable to be close to it.

"Whether he has the same taste, but he looks happy to get a message from someone. Does this feel wrong address" I randomized my hair origin.

I'm a coward, for the sake of maintaining my image I sacrificed my feelings all along. I'm just afraid that this feeling will be resisted by him so Nera stays away from me. I can't stand it.

Just to send a message I'm afraid. Do I deserve to be with him.

"Let's just say, if I'm dating Nera, I'll definitely see you again. If he gets a soul mate other than me, I won't be preaching it anymore. Let's feel it's me who has it" I'm getting upset.

"Sister, let's eat. Mom's cooking" My sister broke my daydream. "Buruan, get ready again."

"Okey."

I even just thought if tomorrow morning went to study outside the city. To my school of destination. I'll study at the boarding school".

"Let this taste, I will fight if you have another, Nera."

This coward is me against my love. Where is the brave Dhani? Where's Dhani cool? Where is Dhani who is versatile in all fields?

Let them consider it all, in fact I am just a coward who is unable to reach my love.

I'm ripping my hair off again. I was too scared.

...***...

Same. From the results I got, Dad and Mom did not give me a surprise. It's getting used to. But Mom and Dad never forget their affection. They're the best parents for me.

"What else is lacking?" Mom helped me pack the clothes I was going to bring to Java.

"Already Mom, it's all. Just the pocket money" I showed you my teeth.

"If it's a mah, you always remember. Tomorrow all of you enter your ATM card" my junior ATM. Because I'm only 16.

Yes, Passed Junior High I have a lot of age because when I entered Elementary I was seven years old.

[Mas, tomorrow I go to Java, I want to go to school. Don't cheat, though. Keep your eyes and heart for me]

I sent a WA message to Fian. Check two gray.

This is the test of love. Newly made LDR an between Java-Kalimantan. But strangely my heart is mediocre. No bad taste or anything like that.

Stand off...

[Why not go to school here?]

Reply from Fian.

[There are no majors in SMK here yet]

[What majors will you take]

[Fashion Style]

[Cool, Good luck]

[May your dreams be achieved]

[Yes Mas]

[Sure heart]

Fifteen minutes of no reply from Fian. Maybe he was shocked I would stay. But this is for the future. Not without reason I went to school far away. I want to study Birrul Walidain there. I want to be the woman of my dreams. Didn't they?

Even though Fian will choose another one I must be ready, must be strong. Because learning is more important than men who are not yet clear will be my soul mate or not.

The consequences I will accept. Whatever the risk.

For a moment I was upset. Fian didn't reply to my message. Will he ask to break up with my decision. Will he defend me.

Nine o'clock over forty minutes local time. There was no reply from Fian.

...***...

I can't close my eyes. Either because waiting for Fian's reply or waiting for an invitation. The taxi that my parents booked will arrive at two o'clock forty-five in the morning local time. Forty minutes from now.

Stand off....

[Sorry, my phone ran out of battery. Don't upset. I'll be fine here]

Incoming message from Fian.

[When did he leave?]

[At the end of the day, the taxi came]

[This quickly? You don't be naughty, be fine there Don't forget the communication]

[I go with Mas, so don't bring a cell phone every day. Mas can ask for contact pesantren cottage later]

[Alright]

[I sleep first, I work tomorrow. My Beloved Spirit]

[Sure your heart too]

A calming farewell. I will study hard later.

[Okey, I'll see you next year Mas, Eid al-Fitr when I get home]

No reply, maybe asleep.