Time goes by, until now I am 15 years old. I should have continued on to high school, but due to economic constraints I finally decided not to continue school.
I gave in to my younger siblings, let me not be able to continue school, the important thing is my younger siblings don't drop out of school. I also don't want to burden my mother, the cost of continuing high school will definitely be more expensive.
My life path is very different from Widya, she can do anything and can go wherever he wants. Of course... Widya's parents are rich, moreover she is their favorite child.
I'm proud of Widya, Reno and Dika, they continued their education to public schools in the city. Even though they couldn't go to the same school, I was happy when I heard they were accepted at that public school.
My life is not lucky, but I don't want to give up so easily. I'm sure there will be a way where I will start a new step.
That morning, as usual, I helped my younger siblings get ready for school. After shaking my hand, Erna and Gani stared silently with innocent faces.
"Sister... You don't go to school?" she asked.
I paused for a moment, then smiled warmly at her. "I've already graduated from school, so I don't need to go to school anymore" I answered plainly.
"But Sis Widya goes to school, why don't you?"
"Yes... She can continue school and I... No. But you guys don't worry, even though I can't go to school I'm glad I can help you get ready and help with your homework, right?"
Erna and Gani smiled. "Okay, now you better go. Don't be late" I said stroking both of their heads.
I was just getting ready to wash my clothes when suddenly my phone rang. "That must be mom" I muttered.
I reached for the cellphone that was on the table in the room, somewhat surprised when I saw the cellphone screen. It turned out that an unknown number called me, I'm sure the new number was not mother. She always notifies via message when changing cell phone numbers.
The foreign number called several times, on the last ring I tried to pick it up. I paused, observing and letting the person speak first.
"Hello..." said someone from the other side. The voice of a man is big and heavy, but that voice is not foreign to me.
"Father?" I muttered softly.
"Yes it's dad son, how are you?"
I fell silent again, my body trembling to hold back the thumping of a turbulent heart. Remembering my father's treatment of his mother and children, he just left and forgot about us.
"Son... I know you must be angry and disappointed in me, but I beg you... Give me another chance," he said.
"Opportunity? All right... Come back to mother, come back to us. Then I will give you a chance and try to forgive you" I replied holding back tears.
There was a sound of long breathing, as if I already knew the answer. "I'm sorry girl, I tried to persuade your mother, but she still doesn't want to. So don't blame me too much"
"Mom won't reject you for no reason right? Now tell me exactly what happened to you two? Tell me daddy"
"Girl, when you grow up you will definitely know the reason"
"Father..."
"You better listen to me now" dad said cutting me off. "You come with me, you will continue your studies here. In my birthplace"
"In S city you mean?" I am surprised.
"Yes"
"No... I don't want to, I can't leave my mother and sisters too far!" I answered firmly.
"Listen... I've been trying to talk to your mother, I also wanted to invite her to stay here with me. But unfortunately she doesn't want to, because of that, I want you to come here. I'm sure when you come here your mother will change her mind." and want to come with me
I was silent, there is no answer that I can eject. Before saying yes to dad's invitation, I have to ask mom first. Is what dad said true or not.
"Okay, just think about it first. I hope you want to come here and continue school, wouldn't it be a shame if you drop out of school? I don't want my daughter not to get higher education," he said again.
"Okay... I'll think about it" I answered hesitantly.
"Thank you girl, save this number. I will call you again and want to get the answer," said dad.
"Okay" I replied, without further ado I immediately hung up the phone.
I can't immediately give an answer without mom's approval, after getting a call from dad I immediately called her.
"Mother..." I haven't had time to speak. It seems that mother already understands my intentions and goals.
"Are you sure you want to come with daddy?" she said in a trembling voice.
I stood silently staring at the empty room. "Mom, dad said you turned it down. Is that true?" I asked in a trembling tone.
"Yes that's correct"
"Why Mom? Wouldn't it be better if you came back to him? Our family will be whole again and you won't have to work anymore"
"Honey, you're a big girl now. I won't explain much and you'll understand everything when you live with him later."
"W... What? So you're letting me go?" I asked to make sure.
"Yes, why not? I want you to be able to continue your study, so don't waste this opportunity. Even though I'm not willing to let you go, I also want you to get a higher education," said the mother in a trembling tone.
I froze, my hands clenched tightly. On the one hand I also want to continue my schooling, on the other hand I also don't want to be away from my mother.
"I can't be selfish, you also have to have a bright future dear. Go, I allow you" she said after pondering for a while.
"Mom, don't be sad, I will see the situation there. If your intentions are good, I will ask you to take your mother and younger siblings to go there too" I said.