The Better Way You Don't Know

Today I graduated from school, my friends talk about College. I'm confused, it seems I can't be like them, because my father has stopped working a year ago. I've been trying to find a scholarship, I've done several interviews and tests, but I haven't been accepted even though my grades are good. Viona: "Diana, where are you enrolled in College?", asked my best friend on the way home after seeing the graduation announcement. I: "Hmm....., I don't know Vi. Looks like I want to find an official course like the State Accounting College.", I answered a little doubtful because I haven't discussed it with my parents. -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ---- When I got home, because lately, the atmosphere at home was not good, my father and mother were often fighting. Maybe because my father has stopped working, and my sister who graduated a year ago has not worked either. So I just entered the room in silence. Slowly my mother entered the room and ask me. Mother: "How was it, what rank did you score?", My mother asked as she folded the dry clothes that she brought from outside. I: "Yes, not bad mom, just in second place, the first is Cecile.", I answered "Hmm ...., mom, I want to take the State Accounting College test, what do you think mom?", I asked doubtfully. Mother: "Where is that college place? I always support you where do you wish to go to college, the important thing it is free right?", My mother replied casually. I: "Yes mom, it's free, in Bintaro the place is, but the test is difficult, and I need to buy an entry test guidance book.", I answered a little excitedly while changing clothes. Mother: "Yes, I'll tell your Dad later. Eat there first, I've fried eggs for you.", Mother answered while leaving the room. -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ---- At night before going to bed. My sister, I, and my mother slept in the same room and chatted a little before falling asleep. Mother: "I have told your father earlier, he said it was near Aunty Evelyn's house. So he said yes since you could live with your aunt's house later.", My mother spoke up while stretching her body before going to sleep. I: "Really mom? Yes.", in my heart is relieved, because finally, I have a goal to go to college. Sister: "Diana wants to go to college, where is it, mom? If it is near Aunty Evelyn's house, I know the way.", She replied to our conversation. I: "State Accounting College, later if I should have a test, please takes me there, sis? I don't know the way.", ask me to my Sister who often plays to a far place, unlike me who likes to be at home. -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ---- The night passed, the next day I got a message from a friend. From: Lucy Message: "Hey Diana, I'm working part-time near your house. There are still vacancies for freelancers here, do you want to try it? Not bad while we waiting for the School Certificate to come out." Directly I replied to Lucy's message. From: Me Message: "Hi, Lucy, nice info to be shared. Where the place exactly? I'm interested, will see you tomorrow." Another message from Lucy. From: Lucy Message: "In the BS Department Store, Seafood Restaurant will be on the 2nd Floor. Please wear a black and white shirt, and also shoes. Meet me at 9 AM, don't be late." I'm excited, can't wait for tomorrow.