
After taking the decision not to help Lisa in her underhanded actions, Vienna felt calmer. He knew that he had chosen to live the religious teachings and respect his integrity. However, the fear that the secret will be revealed still haunts him.
One day, after a religious lesson at school, Vienna decides to talk to his school's religious teacher, Ustadz Amir. Ustadz Amir was a wise and respected man in school, and Vienna felt that he might be able to give him good advice.
After the lesson was over, Vienna approached the table of Ustadz Amir with a thumping heart. "Ustadz, can I talk to you for a minute?"
Ustadz Amir smiled kindly. "Sure, Vienna, please sit down. Can I help you?"
Vienna sat in a chair in front of the table of Ustadz Amir and began to recount the whole situation. He tells her about Lisa's threats, about her decision not to help in cheating acts, and about her confused and fearful feelings.
Ustadz Amir listened attentively, and when Vienna finished speaking, he gave a gentle smile. "Vienna, I have great respect for your decision to live out your religious teachings and speak honestly. It's a very good move. What I'm telling you is, always stick to honesty and religious principles."
Vienna was relieved to hear the support of Ustadz Amir. However, he still had a question in his heart. "But Ustadz, what should I do if the secret is exposed? Do I have to be prepared for the consequences?"
Ustadz Amir smiled wisely. "Vienna, in religion we are taught to always hold on to honesty, even if it is difficult. If the secret is exposed, speak honestly to your friends and explain why you made the decision. They probably won't understand you completely, but at least you've been honest."
Vienna took the words of Ustadz Amir seriously. He felt more confident about his decision to live his religion and spoke honestly to his friends if the secret was exposed.
As Vienna walked home, the sun almost set on the horizon. He reflected on the advice of his religious teacher and felt that he had gained enlightenment in his spiritual journey. His decision to live his religion diligently and speak honestly was the right course of action, even if it was fraught with challenges.
One night, as he sat in his room, Vienna reflected back on everything that had happened. He knows that his religious journey will still be full of tests and challenges, but he is ready to face them with newfound confidence and determination.
Days passed, and Vienna continued to reflect on her decision to speak honestly to her friends about the changes in her life. The decision felt like a huge boulder squeezing his heart, and he knew that the consequences could be severe. But within her, there was a belief that the integrity of her religion was more important than her personal secrets.
One morning, as she was getting ready to go to school, Vienna felt her heart flutter. He knew that it was a good time to talk to his friends. He wanted to free himself from the secret pressure that haunted him.
Upon arriving at school, Vienna searches for Lisa and her friends. They usually gather under a large tree in the schoolyard. As soon as he saw them, he approached them with mixed feelings.
Lisa saw Vienna coming and smiled cynically. "What brings you here, Vienna?"
Vienna swallowed his saliva and tried to remain calm. "I want to talk to everyone" he said in a trembling voice.
The friends of Vienna and Lisa looked at Vienna with curiosity. They all gathered around Vienna, waiting to hear what he was going to say.
Vienna began to speak with a thumping heart. "I know some of you may already know that I have never prayed in my entire life. I also know that it was a big mistake and I feel very ashamed."
Lisa sneered, but Vienna continued to speak. "But a while ago, I had a high religious test result, and it made me realize the importance of religion in my life. I wanted to change myself, and part of that change was to start praying."
Vienna continued with teary eyes. "I apologize to everyone for not talking about this before. I want you to know that I'm working hard to be a better person, and I hope you can support me."
Lisa tried to hold back the laughter, but some of her other friends began to lend support to Vienna. They understand that change is a positive thing, even if it comes after an embarrassing secret confession.
The atmosphere around them felt tense, but it also felt like the beginning of something new. Vienna felt a great burden had been lifted from her heart. He had spoken honestly to his friends about the changes in his life, and although it was difficult, he felt that he had taken the right steps.
Several weeks passed, and Vienna continued to strive to understand and live the teachings of her religion diligently. He began to learn to pray with the help of religious teachers and his more experienced friends. Despite some challenges and jeers from some friends, Vienna felt stronger in her beliefs.
His decision to speak truthfully to his friends was an important step in his spiritual journey. Vienna learns that integrity and honesty are invaluable values, even if it means revealing shameful secrets. Although her religious journey was long and testing, she felt closer to God and more meaningful in her life.
Vienna pondered all day about her decision to speak honestly to her friends about the changes in her life. He knew that it was a big and risky move, but he also felt that it was what he had to do. On his way to diligently follow the teachings of religion, honesty was the first step he had to take.
As the afternoon approached, Vienna decided to act. He called his friends to gather in a quiet place at school, under a large tree they often used to talk to.
When his friends arrived one by one, Vienna felt his heart flutter. He knew that it was a good time to reveal the truth. Once all his friends had gathered, Vienna took a deep breath and began to speak.
"There's something I want to say to all of you" he said in a trembling voice. "I know that some of you may already know that I haven't prayed in my entire life."
The Vienna friends were surprised. They did not expect such a recognition from Vienna. Lisa, who had previously felt that her threat would work, felt like a failure.
Vienna continued, "I want you to know that I feel very ashamed of this deficiency in my life. But a while ago, I got a high religious test result, and it made me realize the importance of religion in my life. I wanted to change myself, and part of that change was to start praying."
Some of Vienna's friends were still speechless, not knowing what to say. The others nodded in understanding. Lisa could only stare blankly, realizing that her attempt to threaten Vienna had failed.
Vienna continued, "I want to apologize to you for not speaking about this before. I want you to know that I am working hard to become a better person, and I hope you can support me on this journey."
Vienna friends reflected on his words. They knew that Vienna's honesty was an important first step in his life's change. Although some of them may still feel shocked or confused, they also feel that they should give support to Vienna.
Aisyah, one of Vienna's friends, finally spoke. "Vienna, we support you in this change. You know, sometimes we all make mistakes or have flaws in our lives. What matters is that we're trying to fix it."
The other friends agreed. They feel that Vienna's honesty is a good example of how we should deal with the flaws in life and strive to correct them.
Vienna was relieved after revealing its shameful secret. He knew that the consequences could be severe, but he also knew that he had taken the first step in his spiritual journey. Honesty is the key to living the teachings of religion properly, and he feels that he has taken the right steps in the right direction.
Meanwhile, Lisa felt frustrated and speechless. His threat to reveal Vienna's secrets has failed, and Vienna has taken a strong step toward change in his life. Vienna has shown everyone that honesty and integrity are invaluable, even if it means revealing shameful secrets.