The Ball Behind the Love of the Court
45. Learn to Walk

I always pray that later when I graze back, my performance is still the same and does not change. I also trained myself to walk without the help of a cane.

Every morning we go to school, still delivered by my father. I no longer want to be escorted by Dika, because every morning he always asks me how I feel. I don't want to get any closer to him because I don't want any misunderstanding between us that makes Yuri hate me.

"Ari" I called her from a distance, she was walking alone in front of me.

"Eh key, here" He said kindly and he turned around waiting for me. I rushed towards him by walking slowly.

"Be careful, your legs still hurt"

"Yes yes, this is me being careful" We both walked to the classroom.

*prak*

"Oh" I fell and fell on the ground, when a child walked over and he accidentally nudged me. He immediately helped me as well as Ari who rushed to help me.

"Sorry, sorry" he said with a guilty look.

"Father, really" I smiled as I stood up.

I looked at him strangely, for I had never known this face before. Looks like he's a new kid.

"You're the new kid, huh? " Many

"Yes, I'm the new kid" he answered

"Hmm, know me Key and this is my best friend Ari" We both shook hands to introduce ourselves.

"I'm Renata Agatha Swara, you can call me Rena"

"Oh Rena" said I and Ari simultaneously. It turns out her name Rena is very beautiful like her person. From his words he was a good boy.

"Yes, I want to find the principal's room but I don't know where. Can you guys help me? "

"May, may, this Ari will help you find the room because I'm sick again so can't help" I encourage Ari so she wants to drive Rena.

After all, Ari's eyes look different when looking at Rena. How can a beautiful face like Rena but Ari does not like it, it is impossible. I'm sure Ari liked it at first sight.

While I walked alone to the classroom and Ari passed with Rena to find the principal's room. Sitting inside the classroom and looking at Yuri who was daydreaming. No matter what he did, it seemed like his mind was full of happiness and the complexity of life.

*brak*

"Gosh" Yuri was surprised as I bluffed the table in front of her.

"Key, just ngagetin"

"His face was so serious, that he forgot his best friend came" I laughed at him but he was silent.

"Key, I'm gonna confide"

"Hmmm, confide in what this is" While mocking him

"About Dika's sister" he said. Yuri was always comfortable confiding with me about whatever it was, sometimes we shared stories between Yuri, me and Ari.

But since I got injured we rarely gather at Ari's house. At most those who gathered at my house but did not feel good to vent because there was mbak Yeni and mbak Nike, so they were embarrassed. Can only confide in school as long as the place is quiet and whispering.

The atmosphere of the class is still not crowded, there are still many friends who have not come. Yuri told me about Dika's sister. He said he was happy with Dika's sister, because Dika's brother always took her out even though it was just eating. Sometimes Dika's brother invites him to walk around the city even though without an important goal Yuri is happy.

"Good dong, so you can be close if you can be"

"No key, can't yet. because there's a big thing I'm thinking about" he said, and his face suddenly withered.

His mind told me about the family atmosphere he was living, namely his father and mother decided to divorce. This is because the third person who makes their relationship becomes tenuous.

Yuri is the first of 2 children, whom Yuri thinks is her sister. Yuri did not feel heavy hearted even though she did not get the affection of the two but all Yuri had in mind was 1 that was the happiness of her sister.

"really? " Yuri nodded, while it surprised me. How could that happen. Divorce is not good for children mentally. And I hate doing that so much.

This time I really know about Yuri's problem, it's only fitting that I never see her papa picking up Yuri. It was always Mama Yuri who picked him up. Especially lately Yuri looks very moody. Turns out that's the problem, household split.

"You want to hug me? " Yuri nodded, then she cried in my arms.

"Cry as much as possible, so long as after that you become strong yes" I hugged tightly with affection.

I know what it's like to be abandoned by a father, let alone be abandoned by a mother. Everything seemed ruined, even the world could never give me entertainment and happiness while they were gone. But I don't want everything to happen to my best friend Yuri. I'm enough to feel it.

"Key" Ari came and came straight for us.

"Yuri why? " His face wondered with a worried look. We are like a family, so if there is one problem then the others will feel it.

"Yuri... " I was silent then. Whisper something to Ari. I told you a little about Yuri and her family. Ari nodded in understanding then tried to do something to comfort Yuri.

"Yuri, Yuri, don't cry dong. Oh yes my mother plans to take us to camp while gardening on this semester vacation" Yuri immediately let go of her embrace to me. His hands were busy wiping away the tears that were dripping down. My clothes were wet but I just chose to smile.

"really? She said, Yuri loves camping and gardening. So Ari said that. I thought he was just lying to comfort Yuri. It turned out that Ari was telling the truth and he also explained to me that his mom and dad had the plan long before.

"really ri? " I said with a look of disbelief

"Yes really key"

"But... My legs" My voice immediately shrank when I saw that my condition had not fully healed.

"Calm down, there's still me helping you walk" Ari said reassuringly, while Yuri smiled again and hugged Ari as a thank you,

"Oh yeah, I'm going to see a doctor in the afternoon. In the last examination yesterday the doctor said that the legs have improved, just need to learn and therapy again to fully walk without using a cane. I hope the examination later I've gone smoothly without a cane"

"really? I was happy to hear it" Yuri's face smiled again even though her heart was sad but she showed a smile when she heard the good news from me. Moreover, Ari also smiled listening to this.

"One key pass, hopefully you'll get well and we can continue the vacation plan"

"Hore, hooray, hurrah" The three of us were cool to ourselves and had fun at the back.

*tettttt*the entrance bell reads, all prepare to take the first hour lessons.

"For the children, this time there is a new student who will enter this school" When the student enters, Ari and I immediately know him. It was Rena who met us this morning.

Rena introduced herself to the whole class. Her pretty face became a snatch for male friends who wanted to sit with her. But she chose to sit with Yuri. Because only Yuri's bench is empty.

"Hay" He greeted me and Ari, we replied with a smile.

"I'm Renata Agatha Swara, you can call her by the name of Rena" We're getting closer, but it seems like her son Renata is quiet.

"What a beautiful and beautiful name"

"Thank you"

During our break to the cafeteria but Rena didn't come along she chose to paint something on paper. It turned out that she really liked to paint, her paintings were beautiful and very beautiful. But unfortunately he likes to be alone and rarely interact with people around. I don't know any more, but he's too quiet.

Despite sitting with Yuri, Rena never talked to her. Rena only listens to what she needs to listen to, then she will do what she needs to do. The rest he'll shut up and paint something.

After school I went to the doctor with my father, did an examination and thankfully the doctor said my legs are getting better and better. There the doctor did the therapy by removing the stick I was holding. He said I had to walk without using a cane again. Although my path is still slow and limped, but it needs to be tried.

"So from now on you have to practice without a stick and get used to it"

"Okay doc, but can I go for a walk? "

"May be careful"

I smiled happily listening to the doctor's explanation. I can play ball soon.

At home I announced to my mother, Nike mbak and Yeni mbak. That I'll be able to play ball again. I also buy food to celebrate small thanksgivings. Happiness is created because of togetherness, until now the family here is my family.

"Assalamu'alaikum, mother"

"Waalaikumsalam, how the doctor says and how your feet. Whether it's cured or still needs treatment"

"Mom, key wants to answer what used to be if mom kept asking" I said when thrown so many questions from mom.

"Yes mother, key has just come been thrown a lot of questions" said Nike who stood beside the mother.

"Heheheh, yes I'm sorry" Mom laughed amusedly at her own question.

"So gini ma'am....... " I told my little family everything. That I can take off the stick but must continue to do my own therapy either at home or at the therapy place. Walking to stretch the muscles, although still painful but must be forced to get used to it.

"Alhamdulillah" The words of thanksgiving from the lips of mother and mother Nike. They embraced me happily. They love me so much, so I feel comfortable in this family.

"Oh yes, I cooked a lot, you want to eat at home or here" asked my mother.

"Here is mother, because it is more rame" said I happily. I went home first and changed clothes. Then go back to the house to eat with their little family.

I was back home a month ago. Although the mother's family forbids, but I stick with my stance to return home. The atmosphere there is very pleasant, but I can not continue to ride there even though they have been unemployed me as their own child. My heart wasn't too comfortable, because they would cost me extra if I continued to live there.

Sometimes I also sleep at home mom with mbak Yeni and mbak Nike just to stay and tell a lot of things. Actually I want to stay with them for good, but on the other hand they also need additional economy and on the other hand I do not want to leave my house full of memories.

If Yuri, Ari comes to eat I'll take them to my house. We will tell you many things, such as endless even though we meet as often as possible. But if Dika's brother comes, then Yeni will say that I'm on a walk. I relax at home.

Dinner's over, I say goodbye to go home. I don't use the cane anymore, but my eyes keep focusing as I walk. Slowly step by step I walked. Because mom didn't have the heart so she drove me home.

"Be careful if the road, sleep later do not night and do not forget to read the prayer" Every time you deliver me, surely the advice is always said. I nodded in understanding then hugged her as usual.

"Thank you dear mother" I said with a smile

"Mother go home first" Mother waved her hand and went by to go home. I smiled as I watched my mother leave.

In the room I always threw all the yearning. To whoever it is I want to talk to, come back to the people I love. I miss you so much and really miss you.

Father, can you come back, show up for a moment and hug me. It's true that you've hurt my day, but at least please treat it a little with the face of your smile even though it's still a painful terrace for my eyes.

Where else should I look, you should be here but your tracks I cannot find. My mother wanted to ask me a lot of questions about the address that drove me to a scary place.

I also wanted to ask why you disappeared, if perhaps you already had a new place to take shelter. Or even worse you already have a new family, so many questions that cross my mind. But to whom do I ask if there is no you by my side ma'am.

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