Unexpected Gift - R.A.J Safina Adam / 090110101087

Sunny morning woke me from a deep sleep. Routines are not overlooked in the morning waiting for me. I rushed to the spirit of cleaning house, washing dishes, after that cook for breakfast. Suddenly my phone rang while I was cooking in the kitchen. Thank God I'm almost finished cooking, so I could be take on the phone.
"Shania.... did you forget today we are should presenting the theme of education for the poor people  ??!!”, Gladys asked hysterically.

"Oh god ... I'm sorry I forgot it. Can you wait a minute? I'll get to the campus", I replied guiltily.
"It's doesn’t matter, all right I'll waiting for you in front of our classroom". Gladys responded briefly.

"All right, thank you", I said so simply.
"You are welcome," Gladys replied then end the conversation on his phone.

        I rushed to the campus after I shower and breakfast. Finally I arrived on time when I have the presentation along with my friend Gladys. Our presentation gone well, all because of our cooperation is good as well. Me and Gladys went to the campus cafeteria when the hour of rest. We met Cheryl, Gabrielle, Vivienne, and Rosalie there. They are all my close friends. Cheryl starts our discussion with a topic that is interesting. She spoke very enthusiastically about the new activities in our faculty. It was not only interesting to follow, but is a means to channel our talents. Singing a song that we create own. All my friends including myself have agreed to participate in that activity. We have long made ​​music group called Cute Girls. Cheryl and Rosalie playing guitar, playing a piano musical instrument by Vivienne, Gladys played the violin, Gabrielle reliable drummer and me as a vocalist. Activities Colorful Country Music would begin four days away, so we must immediately register. The winner will be receive a cash prize of 100 million and could release their album which is supported by Metallica Music Studio. But our purpose was not only to get rewarded, but we want to get a more meaningful experience of the music we have learned. That's what always motivates us.

       Finally the girl band us included in the list. Four days is our first audition. We have to prepare ranging from costumes and the most important songs of our own creation. Gabrielle is very adept at creating songs while affairs of the costumes entrusted to one of our friends are Vivienne. We do not feel have also the fourth day. It when we will show our true ability on the stage. Gabrielle written a beautiful song, we are like to sing her song. We are all singing the song together at her home. When I was trying to strum a guitar suddenly I make a mistake with the tone. Cheryl and Rosalie are helping me to improve the tone so that the sound produced is not discordant. We are all so unified.

      Our efforts are not only vocal exercises, but we are also plenty of practice playing a musical instrument so that we can give the best on the show later. But one day when we are in the classroom, suddenly Gladys being sad. Then we are asking her what was happening. Gladys trying to stop crying and began to describe her problem to us. Her parents got a plane crash when they would go to her grandmother home in Banjarmasin today. The condition of her parents are being critical and hospitalized. We are all sorry to hear about the calamity that has befallen our family friend.

“ I don’t know what to do…I have to keep an eyes of  my parents in the hospital so I couldn’t follow the exercise of music with you let alone perform at the first show later…”, Gladys wailed with a gloomy face.

“ You do not need to be sad and worried about the musical performances, I’m sure all of our friends can handle this problem. The most important is your parents will be better soon ”, Rosalie said with a tone of concern.

I and my friends are supporting and motivating Gladys that she can steadfast in facing the problems of her life. “But what if we are not able to sing without the violin melodious voice that played by Gladys ???”, I asked in my mind.

     

      Gabrielle tries to change the musical arrangement that we agreed from the beginning without any tone of the violin. We think this is the best way because there is no girl among us who could play the violin except Gladys. But in fact after we practice, the results are not consistent with what we expected. I started pessimistic that we can perform optimally in musical performances later. Cheryl suddenly decided to learn to play the violin to complement the composition of our music. It makes us all shocked and wondered if he could do it??... "ah ... I hope this does not become a serious problem", I muttered to myself.

“ Just take it easy and do not worry I'm sure I could play the violin because I ever had violin lessons when I was five years old. There is no harm if I want to try it again, isn't ?”, Cheryl said convincing.

We can not say anything and looked at each other one another.

“ So please give me a chance...”, Cheryl pleading with sad face.

Finally we can only nod to see the pitiful look on her face.

“ We entrust this to you “, we told Cheryl with compact.

Cheryl smiled broadly responded to our last words.         

      Two days had passed with the fighting spirit of our music group. Cheryl studied hard to play the violin. She did not even spare time to relax for a moment. At the time Vivienne came late to the place of our practice by bringing suitcase. It became the center of our attention and we do not know what's inside. Vivienne began to speak to us as if she could read our minds.

“I'm sorry my friends I have come too late because I had to finish a costume that we will use later on when performing on stage. It finished and we can try them on now. I hope the results do not disappoint you all “, Vivienne said hopefully.

“Wow .... I am sure the results are amazing and I can not wait to wear it “, I said with glowing eyes.

My friends confirmed what I said earlier, and they began to open the suitcase which was brought by Vivienne. Then at that time all of them view amazed at Vivienne design costumes for us all very incredible. We all can not wait for tomorrow, because tomorrow is the beginning of our appearance on the stage.

“ Hopefully tomorrow we can show the best “, I hope in my heart.

       Finally, it was also the day that we've been waiting for. Our musical groups will perform well at number seven. I noticed one by one at my friend’s faces are full of optimism. Especially Cheryl is very visible obvious in her eyes filled with a million hopes. Finally, it was a tense moment when we will be performing in musical performances. Gabrielle began to beat the drum then I heard a guitar sound that is played by Rosalie accompanied by a sound of piano played by Vivienne adds rampant mood on stage. I started singing a song that has been created by Gabrielle. I sing it by using my heart so that the messages of the song that I sing can be felt also by the audience. Cheryl began playing violin at the peak of the song that I sing. It is difficult to believe that appearance of Cheryl is stunningly beautiful. The audience as if drugged in a melodious voice of violin that has played by Cheryl. I'm sure once we have managed to show the best.

       Graced the red evening sky mood and leading us toward a wooden house near the hill. We stepped on the trail with beaming faces. All around us are full of pine trees that are old. We stopped at the front door of the house of bamboo, that's where Gladys was waiting for us with a sweet smile. Without hesitation I put an arm around her and cheered.
"Gladys ... we succeed to be a winner !" I said hysterically.

Then other friends began to cheer. Gladys told us all that victory would come to someone who believes in his/her own ability as a stick of his/her own success then please do not hesitate if someday that person will received the unexpected gift.