Minggu, 26 Maret 2017

LIBRA

 Oleh : danang triantoro*
    Once upon a time in Houton town, there was a happy family. A father’s name was Thomas. A mother’s name was Cecilia. Thomas and Cecilia had a beautiful baby. No one knew about her pregnancy. Cecilia stayed in a special place when she was pregnant and went home with her baby. Many people said if the girl wasn’t her birth child. But whatever they said, Libra was Cecilia’s child.
The baby grew up normally. She became a nice smart beautiful girl. She grew like a little princess but she also grew as Thomas’s doll. She should do everything Thomas’s command. She should be a perfect person and don’t protest!
Libra and her friends always played in a small forest. It’s located near their houses. After school, they went to the forest and went home at 5 p.m. They played hide and seek, fishing in a small lake, riding bicycle and etc.
One day, when Libra was 10th years old, she played in the forest. She played hide and seek with her friends but what happened is…
“Hey, the ancient name! Catch us!” Laura called her.
“Ancient name… Ancient name….! Hahaha…” Her friends laughed.
“Hahaha… You aren’t Mrs. Cecilia’s child. You are her step-child,” Laura laughed. “How poor you are!”
“Hey! Laura, stop it! Are you a devil? You are so cruel!” the kindness Tiara said.
“That’s the reality! Her mother hid in a secret place when she was pregnant!” Laura angry and went away.
“Don’t be sad, Libra! Don’t care about them! You are Mrs. Cecilia’s child. I know that.” Tiara tried to make her happy.
“Okay. Don’t you want to go home? I think my mom is waiting me, now. ” Libra was very upset. She didn’t want anyone knew about her sadness.
“Let’s go home together!” Tiara said.
“Hem… My mother asked me to buy some ingredients. I think I should go to the market. I’m sorry I can’t accompany you,” Libra laid to Tiara.
“It’s okay. Be careful, Libra!” Tiara shouted and then run away
    Libra went home with the worst feeling she had ever felt. When she arrived, Mrs. Cecilia was waiting her in front of the door. Mrs. Cecilia had a bad feeling after looked her daughter’s face. ‘Something happened’ she taught.
“Libra! What has happened, dear? Are you crying?” Mrs. Cecilia asked.
“Oh, no I’m not, mom. I’m not crying. It just dusts.”
“Don’t lie, honey! I know you have a problem. Tell me! ”
“I’m a step-child, aren’t I? Laura said that. She is three years older than me. I think she knows that I don’t.”
“Libra, I’ll never lie to you. We are family and we don’t have any secret. You are my child, my birth child.”
    After that, Libra never asked about her status but she still confused. She never saw any photos of her mother’s pregnancy.
Four years later….
    Libra’s dad worked in the other country. Her mom and she still lived in Houton. Libra was studying in her room while her mother was knocking her room’s door.
“Libra… Libra… I got a telephone from your uncle. Your aunty felt down. Now, she is in Charles Hospital,” Mrs. Cecilia said.
“Let’s go to the hospital. Hurry up!” Mrs. Cecilia was crying and in hurry.
“Oh my God. Yes mom. I’ll be ready quickly. Wait me, mom.” Libra moved fast and changed her clothes.
    They went to the hospital. Aunty Clara was in Lavender room number 909 B. They searched for aunt’s room. There were so many rooms in Charles Hospital. The rooms were divided into some buildings. It made too difficult to find a room. They arrived to aunt’s room after 15 minutes hunting time.
“What happen with Clara?” Mrs. Cecilia asked.
“Cancer,” Uncle Fred said sadly.
“Oh The Mighty One. I can’t believe it.” Mrs. Cecilia shocked.
…to be continued…

*LPBA (Lembaga Pengembangan Bahasa Asing) Pondok Pesantren Al-Munawwir Komplek L

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