Utami Khoirunnisa's
33. Attempts not to betray results

The body became limp after being hit by nervousness before the test, Mr. Teguh still guided Daniel there, while Utami decided to return to the barracks to rest him.

The spacious room was filled with piles of goods, because not only he who participated in the race, but other selected students as well, such as speech competitions, calligraphy, MTQ, and other events. About 20 people participated.

"Udah?" asked a student to welcome Utami with a packet of food.

"Alhamdulillah A" her smile was somewhat forced.

Utami walked to the corner of the room, threw herself on the floor, leaned against the wall and closed her eyes for a moment, not caring about the group of people who were engrossed in sharing new stories and experiences during the race.

After all, they were eleven children, Utami did not know them all, only herself and Daniel, the tenth grader who was included.

TUKS!

A small ball-shaped paper roll floated up on Utami, making the girl wake up and see who the person who threw it was.

"Here join the Deck, not alone!" bring a beautiful upperclassman with a friendly smile to her.

Utami moved, and began to blend, he should not always separate himself from many people, the habit must be changed. Because after all he not only needs the support of family, but also from friends and social environment.

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This afternoon, all participants were gathered in the main square of the school that facilitated the race, while waiting for the judges to decide the winner of each event, the organizers sang to entertain the participants.

Everyone was dancing politely and singing. While Utami just enjoy the strains of the song while sitting and clapping ria.

Then Daniel came and gave him a bottle of mineral water.

"Make me?"

"Let you be ready to hear your championship announcement" his smile was friendly.

Utami chuckled softly, but still accepted Daniel's gift. "Thank you!"

Daniel kept silent for a long time, watching Utami's face from the side, a face that was not beautiful but also not ugly, looked fitting in his eyes. But his heart cannot be controlled.

"I.." he made a sound again, but Utami seemed to be indifferent, his gaze remained straight ahead.

"Outami!" call Daniel to vent.

"Yes? You want to say something?" Utami quickly responded this time.

"I don't really have the heart to see you being bullied by Selly"

"Well, can you help me?"

Utami breathed a heavy sigh. "Selly has broken up with Rendy, and he said he began to like you, now we are out of memorization together right? We don't have to talk anymore, you know what I mean?"

"What then? why can't we talk to each other again? We must not stop muroja'ah let the rote get stronger" Daniel insisted on finding a gap to stay with him.

"Yes the same with your cottage, usually you also memorize yourself"

"But since memorization with you I've been more upbeat"

"I'm sorry, Niel, I can't!" reject frustration.

"But-"

"Assalamualaikum warohmatullahi wabarokatuh, good afternoon child, still not niih spirit?" the guidance committee turned everyone's attention, including Utami, who immediately ignored Daniel because he could not wait for the announcement of the winner.

As time rolled on, the frenzied atmosphere of the field grew more excited as the judges began to announce the championships, calling the champions forward to take their Charter.

Until finally the awaited Utami arrived, where the jury is currently mentioning the winner of the Qur'an tahsin race, starting from the order of three, his name is not mentioned. Utami was disappointed, because he thought that he only hoped for the 3rd champion.

The second winner still has not been named, Utami is really already hopelast, he will bring home defeat and justify if the mother's speech is right. If he does not need to take part in the competition between schools.

"The first champion, with the points two thousand twenty-three, is achieved by...."

Utami was not willing to listen, he daydreamed for a moment until finally again surprised by the call of his name on the Microphone.

"UTAMI KHOIRUNNISA!!"

"Your name is called!" shouted Mr. Teguh out of nowhere, he was so excited and shook Utami's shoulder shake excitedly.

Utami was still not connected, he blinked his eyes many times, incredulous, impossible, there was no way this could happen.

But his hand was immediately withdrawn Mr. Teguh, leading him to take his charter.

Utami was given a medal by the jury who assessed his reading earlier, he still looks moved and again gave Utami a warm embrace. "Stay a good boy, son" he whispered softly.

Utami smiled proudly, he checked to prove that the effort did not betray the results. For him the trials of God were quite heavy, but at least, Utami made it through it. He'll show the charter to Mom and Dad when he gets home.

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