This morning, Isha woke up a bit late, so her morning prayers were rushed. She didn’t even have time to have breakfast. Fortunately, Rosminah had prepared lunch to take to school, so Isha could immediately grab it before darting out of the house—of course, after asking permission to say goodbye to her mother and father.
“Don’t rush on the road, Sha. Stay careful. Mondays are usually crowded, you know,” Rosminah ordered when she saw Isha was a little hasty.
“Yes, ma’am,” said Isha as she hurried off.
Rosminah just shook her head at Isha’s behavior today.
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This afternoon, Bayu came to Malik’s house. They talked intimately and warmly because it was a few months at the end of high school, and Malik and Bayu were so close. Some friends considered them lovers, although this was not how t
