Marathon

Today, our school had organised a marathon. 5km for girls and 7km for boys. It's really ordinary in Malaysia. Quite a short distance, I can say. It was a boring morning. But actually, my true marathon just started after recess...

I swear! I asked the bus driver about today's time for return.

"Are we returning as usual tomorrow? " I asked.

"Sure! Do you thought marathon is a big deal? " he answered.

And today, when I went to the bus stop at 12:30pm, none of my "bus mates" were there. I thought maybe they'll come later. But after thinking for a while, I hesitated. Where were those primary kids? They should be here if the bus haven't gone. I quickly dragged out my Sony Ericsson and dialed to Yong Jing. After waiting for a while, I was told about the number was not in service, please try again later. Not a chance for me to give up, I called Jia Yin. Again, my hope was burst. Her phone was not reached. Oh My!! What actually had happened?? Two numbers are not in service at once? But what can I do? All of the phone numbers I have in the bus was just two of them! Cursed! I dialed to the bus driver as my final choice. The phone was linked. He actually told me: " What? You are still in school? Everybody told me you're absent and I left at 12:00pm. Now I'm already in Cheras. Ha ha... Go back by yourself, I'm not gonna turn back just for you."

Hence, I was forced to face the truth. I missed the bus. Fortunately Bee San still remained in school. Her mother fetched me to a bus stop near Batu Sebelas. I took a Rapid and walked for about a kilometer. Then, I was home. My destiny was so long, from Kajang to Balakong. Having a car don't seem this distance is long, but think of it, a mere little girl travel this kind of distance alone under the hot, gigantic sun, hungry, lack of water and having soar throat.

Is this my new year gift? If it's yes, I'll say "no thanks, I rather don't receive any presents." Am I going to start my new year like this? Then this year will be the worst year I ever had.

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When I was waiting for Bee San, I saw her leader (her KRS leader). I thought he was familiar. But I couldn't think of who was he. When I was on my road getting home, I suddenly realized. He was one of the member of violin club! I was the AJK in the club. No wonder I feel familiar with him. Gee...