The String of Destiny
Introductions

The opening ceremony has ended, Alex and Tamrin along with the twenty-four room troupe walk down the school hallway. All participants wore plastic ball caps, name tags and bags made of cardboard.

The group of twenty-four rooms, entering a room was on a second-floor building not far from the canteen.

Alex and Tamrin, sitting together on the back bench. The cool air started to blow, Alex happened to be sitting next to the window.

Outside, vehicles are seen passing on the road. Some traders, seen peddling merchandise outside the school gates. Some members of the OSIS, were seen buying some snacks for them to enjoy. Then, two members of the OSIS entered the room.

"Good morning everyone," said a handsome man with black undercut hair.

"Morning!" compact reply MOS participant space two four.

"Welcome to SMA 22 Tegar Sari!" greet the beautiful black-haired schoolgirls shoulder to shoulder. "Have you had breakfast yet?"

"It's over!"

"Thank God that you have breakfast, we the members of OSIS hope that you will be eager to participate in MOS activities today" said the man of the MOS Committee.

"There's a term not familiar then not dear. Introduce your sister's name, Salsa Princess Class 12 IPA F."

"My name is Tigor Fauzi from class 11 IPS E."

"Now, it's your turn to go forward one by one to introduce yourself. It starts with you!" salsa said while pointing at a student who was sitting on the rightmost bench.

One by one, the MOS participants came forward to introduce themselves. Alex gets a very agitated last turn. Both hands were trembling and sweating coldly, his heart racing each time he saw the participants taking turns advancing forward. He looked at Tamrin, speechless looking at Salsa cheerfully leading the way of MOS activities.

"Alex."

"Yes? What do you think of Salsa?"

"Where, what does that mean?"

"Appearance."

"Beautiful," Alex answered briefly.

"That's all?"

"Yes, what should it be? I don't understand" Alex lead.

"Dong details."

"Males, what do you think?" he asked Tamrin for his opinion.

"Shoulder black hair, ideal posture and sweet face. She is my type" replied Tamrin, fascinated by her beauty. "Rather, I can't ya, dating him?" he asked Alex for his opinion.

"Yes, I don't know what to ask."

"Hmm...," lead Tamrin with very flat face.

One by one the participants introduced themselves. Now it's Alex's turn to come forward to introduce himself. Every step of his foot, Alex's heart was racing then both of his hands were shaking and breaking out in cold sweat. Highlight their eyes all, as if staring intently at him. They looked at Alex with no pressure.

Both of Alex's legs felt heavy, the shadow of bullying always flashed inside his head making Alex even more nervous. Time instantly stopped, the bright atmosphere instantly became dark and gloomy.

"Please introduce yourself" said Tigor asking Alex to introduce himself.

Alex's head began to get dizzy, the words of the Senior he did not see well. Everyone was silent and looked at himself as silent. Both of his hands were trembling and sweating coldly. Instantly, the number of MOS participants in the class became more than ever before. The two seniors' words were not heard. Alex saw the two upperclassmen and the other participants were only seen moving their lips.

"Rilex, don't be nervous. Just a casual introduction," Salsa said, calming Alex down.

"Twenty-four!" spontaneously reply from his mouth.

Everyone was silent, they looked at each other and they all laughed at Alex. The sound of laughter from all of them, made Alex's face turn red. Among them were all the laughter of Salsa, her harshest level brother. While Tigor, laughing while turning his face.

"My name is Alexander Wirawan, greetings know everything."

"Well, cool! The Alexander Graham Bell. Already have a girlfriend yet?" salsa Canda.

Alex's face turned red, his head felt dizzy and broke out in a cold sweat. He subconsciously replied that he already had a lover. The questions did not stop there. He was asked various things, such as his favorite food and shelter. Thousands of questions, making Alex feel unable to bear the embarrassment as well as awkward. In his heart, he hoped to return home as soon as possible. Next, he was asked to lead all participants in the class to sing the Indonesian national anthem.

Everyone looked excited, as Alexander led them all to sing. After that, he was asked to sit back in his place. Arriving at the seat, Alexander buried his face with his own two hands. Tamrin relentlessly laughed at him making Alex even more embarrassed.

"Twenty-four. The ha.ha.ha! Are you Patrick the Star of the Sea?! Do not think, you think like that," he said while laughing at him

"Whisper! I don't want to be the center of attention. Now, they were all watching me, "he put his face on the table behind his hands.

"Bodo time, I want to go home and sleep at home quickly," he replied to Tamrin.

An hour had passed, Tigor and Salsa continued to hold games such as guessing pictures as well as the names of the animals. In addition, they held a draw on each game so that the MOS participants were more cheerful. Next, the two of them pointed to a pair of men and women to dance in front. Damn it, Alex was appointed first then he advanced forward while enduring embarrassment.

A graceful brown-haired, somewhat curly long girl advanced forward. A pair of cute eyes, a sharp nose and white skin make his face look cold like ice cream. Although cold is full of mysterious aura, but he still has sweetness. Tigor excitedly, encouraged Alex to get closer to the girl.

"Alex, let's try your acquaintance" Tigor told Alex.

His heart was pounding, the look in their eyes all made Alex very nervous and misbehaved. Unlike the girl since just now was silent with her flat face. He smiled faintly, as Alex glanced directly at his face.

"Alexander, greetings," Alex said as he turned his face away with a shy blush.

The girl, grasped Alexander's trembling right hand. Then he replied, "My name is Wulan, greetings," while shaking hands.

The two of them, asked by Salsa to dance according to the movements had been taught by her. At first they were not compact, slowly they both did so very compactly. Joy emanated from the faces of the two of them, proving just that. Then Alexander, asked to sit with Wulan on the front bench. Likewise with others, sitting with a partner randomly after appearing forward.

Alexander felt awkward, sitting next to Wulan. In addition to being beautiful, she has a mysterious aura that is mandatory to uncover. The break sign bell has rung. He planned to come out then Wulan patted him on the shoulder three times.

"Yes?"

"I want to meet you" said Wulan.

"Hmm.., we've been acquainted before," Alex replied.

"Yes, I know. But my Papah, asking me to meet you. At least, I want to follow his orders."

"Your father?"

"Yes. I'm Mr. Louis' daughter."

Mr. Louis, is the Headmaster and the owner of the Foundation of this school. Before entering this school, Alexander and his father came to visit Mr. Louis' house.

Alexander's poor academic grades, made the Father leave it to Mr. Louis.

"so apparently. Alexander Wirawan, greetings," while sticking his hand forward.

"Wulan Pratiwi, greetings."

They looked at him as they threw a smile. Alexander and Wulan are officially friends, she is happy to have a girlfriend for the first time. Wulan picked up a deck of cards inside her cardboard bag. The card is thirty pieces.

"Wulan, that card. Is that a Tarot card?" ask Alex.

"Yes." Yeah."

Not long after, Tamrin came and he patted Alex on the shoulder to make him a little surprised. He also looked towards his friend.

"I guess who. You make me surprised!" said Alex.

"Ha.ha.ha, sorry bro. Hey, Wulan. That card, what is a Tarot card? But what, the picture is different from the Tarot card I've seen?" tamrin asked as she picked up a piece of card and looked around.

"This Tarot card, I made it myself," Wulan replied as she extended her right hand so that Tamrin would return it.

"Wow, cool," said the two of them.

Wulan began shuffling the cards and asked Alexander to take a card. On the card, there was a man holding a golden sword. In front of the man, there were some tribal men in the interior adoring him. In addition there are three hours and the cross arrow is downhill from the left side.

"Past events will repeat themselves, but a legendary object will reverse them all" Wulan said.

"What does that mean?" ask Alex.

"Hmm. I don't know, I don't know. But for sure, the thing in question could have been treasures, abilities and high luck."

"Yes, already. Instead of dizziness let's Alex go to the cafeteria," Tamrin asked.

"Can I come?"

"Can. The more, the more exciting!"

The three of them walked down the school hallway and down the stairs. From a distance, they saw the atmosphere of the canteen was so dense. Later, Alex invites them to buy snacks in front of the school gate. Wulan and Tamrin agreed, they all started walking towards the merchants in front of the school gate.