GROWINGS
46

The phone in Ms. Nuriyanti's room has been ringing incessantly ever since. Apparently the incoming call was a call from the parents of prospective new-school students. In addition to phone calls, many prospective students and their parents came directly to see how the situation of Ellite Rovario SMK who is now in the stage of a major renovation.

To be honest, the prospective new students were very curious about the phenomenal figure of Dafa. Not infrequently once they reach the school, the first thing they do is want to meet directly with Dafa.

But unfortunately, Dafa is now rarely in school. Not for ditching or anything. But because now he is increasingly preoccupied with his growing catering business.

Today is the holy month of Ramadan. Where orders of rice boxes for various iftar events together, keep coming flooding in unceasingly.

Dafa has missed three cooking competitions between vocational and hospitality schools.

At first his friends insisted they would not take part in the race, without him. But because Dafa continues to convince that they can still be without him, eventually his friends even went forward even with feelings of anxiety instead of playing.

And they can still prove it, even if without Dafa, they can still bring home the trophy of victory.

Eka and her other friends, succeed in breaking the bad prejudices of students from other schools, who say that they can't do anything, because all this time only Dafa was an important role in every race they participated in.

Today is Friday in the middle of July which is very bright and dry. Dafa came down from the top of the bike with a half jump. As he always does.

His friends greeted him with joy. Because this week is a quiet week, in the sense that there are no teaching and learning activities because the next Saturday all students will receive a report book, then after a long holiday once until the next school year.

"I thought you'd forgotten about us here, Fa.."

"Where could I possibly forget, Eka. This school is my second home. And you're all my family, too.."

"Dafa, from yesterday a lot of people wanted to meet you.." Tita looks very enthusiastic.

"Oh yeah? Is there any need for them to look for me?"

If you have chatted with his friends, Dafa until completely forgot Inu. To get off the bike, Dafa just left without saying anything to Inu.

But Inu didn't bother about it. What makes him troubled and anxious is when Dafa is angry and sulking. Don't want to talk to him one bit. And it really makes his head dizzy instead of playing.

"Sir Inu, it looks like we should have another meeting this afternoon."

Inu could immediately guess from the face of his superior. That what Bu Nuriyanti said was something very serious.

"We have over quota for new school year students, Mr. Inu!" Ms. Fatma chimed in.

"Then how good is it?" Ask Inu back.

"This alone there are about 130 students who have not yet obtained a class." Bu Nuriyanti. "And inevitably, it looks like we have to create an additional class."

"Do we have to call Stevie's mother?"

Ms. Nuriyanti let out a short breath. "I don't want to. But--- what is it, will not trouble him?"

"Troubles what, Ms Nuriyanti?" That's when Stevie Wallerima showed up with three others.

"Oh Allah, what dream did I have last night - early in the morning the arrival of important guests. Let's sit down.."

"Your compliments are too much, Ms. Nuriyanti." Old Man Harris.

Ms. Fatma and two colleagues rushed to make warm sweet tea and also took snacks from the refrigerator.

Unlike before, the snacks they can serve are just biscuits and canned wafers. Now they are always available a variety of beautiful and delicious desserts that are always stored fresh in the refrigerator.

"So, that's the problem.." Stevie Wallerima nodded in understanding. "Wouldn't we join the Suryatama Family?" Stevie Wallerima gave his point of view. "I think they've contributed to the construction of this school..."

"Suryatama's family?" Bu Nuriyanti's forehead is wrinkled. "What does Stevie's mother --all this - mean is the Suryatama Family's meddling?"

"Despite this, there is no harm if we invite the Suryatama Family. Is that right, Stevie's mom?"

Stevie Wallerima nodded at Vallentino. "I'm just afraid of misunderstandings later. So we should also invite them to talk about this school in the future."

Drrt... Drrt...

Mobile Inu vibrating. He grabbed it and his face was a bit surprised to find out who contacted him.

"I'm sorry, excuse me.."

Inu rushed out of Bu Nuriyanti's room. And he immediately answered the call.

"Waalaikum greetings, sir.."

'Your news is good, Nu?'

"Good, Sir. Alhamdulillahot. How's your own father?"

'okay. Nu, did the money your sister sent you get?'

"Money? What money, sir?"

Inu walked towards the school park bench. Because according to him, only here is the atmosphere somewhat calm. He threw his eyes at the gate. Dafa was talking to three young children who knew who they were.

'You will never send your father money for treatment. And--- uhukkk...!'

"It's nothing, sir.."

'The boy asked you to give him back, Nu..'

"Son...?" Inu. He did not understand who his father meant.

'He's a good boy, Nu. He gave me a basic. Bring your father and sister for treatment. And he also told me a lot about you..'

Giving his brother - bringing his father and sister to treatment - tells him a lot about himself...

'Mas Inu, I also bought a phone with a new laptop with Dafa! Say hello, Mas! Tell him, if there's any more time to play here..!'

Inu's eyes widened for a moment. Shouts his sister just now - although not so clear, but he felt he heard a name just called.

'The father was also shocked at first when the boy came to the house. The time he came in a drenched condition due to the rain.'

"D-A-F-A..."

'That kid's a very good boy, Nu. Take care of her like your own sister. Do not forget to pray either, Nu. If you have time to go home. Don't worry about your room leaking. Because that child also has renovated this house.'

Instantly Inu felt weak. His mind wandered far and wide. How could Dafa visit his father and sister's house in the village? How did Dafa know his address, when he never told Dafa.

He checked his savings account. The five million he sent to his father's account was returned.

Butwhy....

'Why doesn't Mr Inu want to be my foster father? Is Mr Inu ashamed of my situation?'

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