
... Time Match...
Today is the day the school match begins. Located in AA School. Inter-school matches that bring together talented young athletes across the country will be held. The school is decorated. All preparations have been made. In the schoolyard lined tents selling food and drinks. There are also those who sell trinkets. In all arenas and fields are filled with many supporters. Athletes from different schools are getting ready. They're warming up. Many sports are contested. Starting from the sports of football, basketball, badminton, archery, and karate.
Among all sports, what is anticipated is the sport of karate. Many supporters came because they heard that the child karateka who was recognized for her genius attended AA School. They wanted to see firsthand the action that the Karateka Genius of the East would take. Who else if not Long An.
Long An had changed into his karategui clothes. It says the name Long An. He was warming up. So that his muscles are not tense. It is mandatory for an athlete when going to practice or compete to warm up first. So that when competing later do not experience muscle cramps. Long An was very excited at the inter-school match today. He wanted to show his actions in his own country. With his best friend, twins Meichan and Chanmei. They do a little warm-up.
Today, Irene deliberately did not enter work to support her favorite hero. He who now gets a job as a Kindergarten Teacher looks enthusiastic. Waiting for his son to fight. Demonstrate proficiency in the martial art of karate. Officially in your own country. Today Irene appeared casual with her hair ponytailed. Looks cute with women's sneakers. He really looks younger than his age. A reflection of a real young mother. He stepped cheerfully. Things that when adults can not feel the atmosphere of a match.
Now, that day has come. His dream, buried first, will be continued by his son. Although different sports. Still, this will be a matter of pride for Irene. He felt that his life was so hard. Slowly disappeared thanks to the presence of his genius son, the little Dragon nicknamed Karateka Genius from the East.
Not far from where Irene was. A luxury car parked out front. An assistant opens the door. After the door opens. A handsome-looking man with hair stood out from the luxurious car. His sturdy and stout body adds value to his good looks. He was wearing a formal suit. The man is none other than the cold-hearted Handsome CEO, Ravindra Damariswara.
His arrival was greeted by all school members with enthusiasm. His charming good looks, make the women amazed. However, Ravindra looked cold and unconcerned. Even though the women are confusing their names.
“Mr Ravindra, this way. Mr. Marvin is waiting for you.” Mr. Albert said to his personal assistant. While allowing Ravindra to walk first into the place that has been prepared.
Irene was inside. He was looking for Long An's whereabouts. Mistress Meri who saw Irene immediately greeted cheerfully. The two have now become good friends.
“Ah, Long An's mother. Come.” Greet Mistress Meri happily and hug Irene warmly. Irene also smiled cheerfully at Mistress Meri's embrace.
“Where is Long An?” Irene asked Mistress Meri.
“He's in the dressing room with the twins.” Answer Mrs Meri.
“I want to see him first. Before An compete.” Irene Pinta.
“Of course I'll drop you off.” Mistress Meri escorted Irene with pleasure.
They immediately rushed towards the dressing room and looked for Long An.
“Mama!!” Pekik Long An with a face of sumringah. When she saw her mother coming.
Irene immediately ran over and hugged her beloved son.
“Great mama's son. Are you ready?” Irene asked with a face.
Long An nodded confidently. Then, Irene clasped his son's hand.
“Compare happily. Mama will give you strength from your heart. So, cheer up my little Dragon.” Irene gave her spirit.
“An promise, will make mama proud today and so on. Thank you Mama, I will receive the strength of your affection. Look at me continue ma. Let's compete together.” Long An said with a sweet smile. His narrowed eyes looked even narrower when he smiled.
“Of course my dear little dragon.” Irene stroked her son's cheeks affectionately.
“My ability will come out completely. If mama is always with me, because ..”
“Because of the power of a child, lies in the affection of his mother.” Irene continued Long An's sentence. They laugh together happily.
The sight did not escape the observation of Rosalind who stared hatefully. His hands are folded on his chest. The look of his dislike towards Irene was back on fire.
“Tante, why do I have to enter a word competition? Why not kumite?” Suddenly Alex came and asked while putting on an annoyed face.
Rosalind breathed deeply. His nephew whines at inappropriate times.
“This is a request of Mr. Marvin. In order for Long An, representing the match at kumite.” Answer Rosalind. Then continued his words while patting Alex on the shoulder.
“Alex, relax. Aunty guarantee, this will only apply today. For the next time the boy will just be an ordinary boy.” Rosalind showed her sly smile.
Alex also smiled wickedly like his aunt.
“So, today the boy will be wretched? Isn't it aunt?”
Rosalind nodded with confidence. Again, they both showed a sly smile.
At the same time, in the hallway of AA School. A 165 cm tall man with mature brown skin was walking haughtily. He looks cocky. From the curves of his face described him as a devious man. The man was dressed in a dapper. A smile occasionally expands on his face. The man was none other than Marvin Damarishwara's second son named Liam Damarishvara. He was a man whose body was thin and looked weak. Very different from the sturdy and muscular Ravindra. Liam walked down the school hallway with his haughty face. It was as if the school would be his one day.
In the school hall, Mr. Marvin was giving a speech as well as opening the inter-school match event. Mr. Marvin looks still dashing despite his age has entered an age that is no longer young. Mr. Marvin is so proud, because today AA School looks more festive than in previous years. On the VIP bench, the Minister of Sports also attended the inter-school match. Not long after, Mr. Marvin's voice was heard through the microphone.
“Thanks for all of you. I really feel very happy. You all come with enthusiasm to watch the match of the young seedlings of the nation's successors. Talented athletes from every school will perform at this event. We all should be proud of the next generation of the nation who have high fighting spirit in this match. We should support and facilitate them. In order to scent the name of the nation and become the golden jewel of our country. In the future, I hope that these talented young athletes can scent the name of the country on the world stage. Let's open this event with a lively spirit and for talented young athletes let's compete sportively!” Close Mr. Marvin with a smile.
The sound of the audience's clapping was heard. They can't wait to see the young athletes. Young athletes who are expected to continue the baton of their predecessors who have planted the banner of the country abroad.
After the welcome from Mr. Marvin who was greeted by the audience. The match that day began. Irene looked enthusiastic in the audience. His face seemed radiant watching his proud child about to compete. It is time he told the world. Even fallen people can rise again. Rise up, not necessarily on himself. Rather rise up by showing the public. That an orphan Irene, could raise a great genius child.
But without Irene knowing. On a lonely school ladder. Rosalind met a man who was none other than Liam Damariswara. They smile at each other. However, the smile they were showing was a sly smile. In Liam's hand he was holding a bottle of bed sheet.
“Mud will still return to mud.” Rosalind said with a sly smile adorning her face.
What exactly are Rosalind and Liam planning? Why are they so close?