Part 2

Amira didn't say anything else; she could only cry about the situation. After her stepfather left the house, Amira rushed into the room. As the days went by, Amira wanted to get out of the house as quickly as possible. But he couldn't because it would cost a lot of money if he had to return to his hometown, whereas every time, he saved money. His stepfather always asked for the money to buy drinks, and it was even used for gambling.

This bitter situation means that Amira can only hope that there is someone who can help her to go home with her sister. For the past few months, her stepfather has been behaving strangely, and this has also made Amira want to sever ties with her stepfather and immediately return home to see her family in the village.

Amira, who also felt tired after working all day, lay down next to her sleeping sister. When she looked at her sister, Amira became even sicker. She remembered her mother, who was gone. Living with his stepfather was not getting better. Instead, he had to be treated harshly.

"I have to collect money so I can bring my sister home. I swear I can't stand living here anymore, my stepfather, who I consider to be my own father, turns out the more he comes here, the less he cares about me and my sister."

Amira continued to mutter in her heart. Her eyes never stopped shedding tears. Amira is determined to be able to set aside money for the costs of returning home to her family.

***

That morning, at 06:30, Amira left to take her sister to school. At that moment, she felt sad because she couldn't give her pocket money, and even for breakfast this morning, she had to borrow money from a shop.

"Yeni, you went to the right school, don't be naughty. Today you don't have to have snacks, because your brother hasn't been paid yet, he doesn't have any money," said Amira.

"Yes, Brother. It's okay." The words that came out of her sister's mouth touched Amira's heart.

"Okay, I'll work first."

After greeting her sister, Amira immediately rushed to where she worked. The tricky situation meant that Amira had to work hard to find money for her needs because her stepfather no longer wanted to look for work and only wanted to make Amira a money-making child.

Luckily, when Amira arrived at work, she found good work friends who were always attentive, so Amira didn't have a headache when it came to eating; in fact, Amira was more concerned with her sister and stepfather.

"Have you had breakfast yet, Amira?" Ayu asked.

"That was it," Java Amira smiled. He tried to appear normal in front of his coworkers.

"Seriously? It looks like you haven't had breakfast yet, let me get you some first."

"No need, Ayu. I've already had breakfast, seriously," said Amira, trying to convince her.

"Just keep quiet here." Ayu, who really understood her friend, immediately walked over to the food sales in front of the shop.

Amira could only stare at her caring friend in silence. Ayu's presence at work really helped; she really understood her situation, so Amira felt comfortable and didn't hesitate to talk about her life problems, which were so difficult to live with. If she didn't love her sister, Amira would choose to die because life's problems were so heavy.

However, he realized that a younger sibling had to be raised and needed his attention. This is also what makes Amira continue to try to support her family, even though her stepfather is rude. After a few moments, Ayu came back, bringing the food she had just bought.

"Here, Amira. You have breakfast first," said Ayu while giving her the food.

"Thank you, Ayu. You are really kind," answered Amira.

"Yeah, you also often help me. Well, don't think about anything strange, just eat first," Ayu replied, smiling.

Amira just smiled. In her heart, she was still sad because she remembered that her sister was not given pocket money. Amira thought about that to the point that she had no desire to eat what her friend gave her. When Ayu saw Amira like that, she was surprised.

"Why don't you eat it, Amira? Eat it," said Ayu.

"Yes, Ayu. I'll eat later," replied Amira.

"Are you having a problem?" Ayu began to understand the situation because she saw her friend's sad face.

Amira just smiled and didn't answer the question. But Ayu, who is with her every day, already understands Amira's behavior.

"If there's anything, just tell me, Amira. Don't keep it to yourself. Did your father hurt you again?" Ayu asked, feeling sorry.

"No, Ayu. I'm fine," replied Amira

Amira tried to look normal, but Ayu understood her attitude very well.

"Well, when this shop is closed, let's just chat. I know you have a problem. And I ask you to tell me, who knows, I can help you," said Ayu.

Amira nodded. Only a short time after that, Amira and Ayu opened the shop. They both work as usual. Finally, during break time, the two of them could chat. Finally, Amira talked about how she wanted to return to her hometown because she couldn't stand living with her stepfather.

Ayu listened carefully to her friend's words. He also felt sorry for Amira, who was still young and had to work hard for her family's needs.

"If that's the case, just sleep at my house, Amira," said Ayu.

"I can't, Ayu. Later, my father will come to me, and I will even be locked up again. Because I also wanted to run away with my sister, but he found out, and after that, my sister and I were locked up," replied Amira with teary eyes. Glass.

"Oh my... How come your father is so stupid."

"Yes, that's it, Ayu. That's why I really want to go back to my village. I wouldn't be able to stand it if I had to live with my stepfather. He has changed Ayu. He used to be really good, but after my mother died, my father behaved like that, "I'm scared Ayu," said Amira while crying.

Ayu immediately hugged her; she tried to calm Amira, who looked very sad. However, Ayu also couldn't do much because Amira herself didn't want to stay at home because she was afraid that her stepfather would get angry.

"Amira, can I borrow money from you later, for the fare to go home. I'll pay you later when I have work there," said Amira.

"Yeah, that's all, I'll give you this later," Ayu answered without thinking.

Ayu realized that if Amira returned to her village, of course she would feel lost there. However, he had to let go of this because he really felt sorry for the suffering of his friend who lived with his abusive stepfather.

***

That afternoon at 17:30, Amira arrived at her house. He also brought food to his younger brother and stepfather. When he entered the house, Mr. Wanto was sitting relaxed while smoking his cigarette.

"Amira. Come here!" asked Mr. Wanto.

"Yes, Father," answered Amira, looking nervous.

"Bring what?" asked Mr. Wanto with bulging eyes.

"This is food, Dad. For us to eat," answered Amira as she put the food down.

"Oh. Have you gotten paid? Where's the money!" Mr. Wanto immediately stretched out his hand.

Suddenly, Amira was shocked. She looked nervous because she hadn't had time to distribute the money for other needs. She was afraid that if she showed all her salary, her stepfather would confiscate it all.

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