OUR HOUSE

OUR HOUSE

     There was a little girl and her mother lived in a small house in a village. The little girl named Alisa. She was 12 years old. She was very clever in her class. She only lived with her mother because her father had died when she was 5 years old.

     At first, Alisa and her mother live happily. A moment of happiness was lost when her aunt named Aunt Rita came to their house and told to them to move from their house because they have not paid their house rent for a year.

“Alisa ... .. Alisaaaa !!!!!” Aunt Rita Shouted to Alisa.
     Then, Alisa opened the door

“Oh ... Aunt Rita, what is it?” Alisa asked to Aunt Rita

“Where is your mother? I want to talk to your mother.” Aunt Rita said to Alisa

“Mother is cooking in the kitchen. Please wait, I will call mom.” Alisa said to Aunt Rita

     Alisa went to the kitchen to call her mother.

“Mother ... mother ... mother!” Alisa shouted to her mother

“What is it, Alisa?  Why did you scream like that, Alisa.” Mother asked to Alisa

“Aunt Rita are waiting mother in the living room now. Aunt Rita want to speak something to mother.” Alisa said to her mother.

“Why Aunt Rita comes to our House?” Mother asked to Alisa

“I do not know mom.” Alisa Replied to her mother.

     Alisa and her mother went into the living room to meet with Aunt Rita.

“What is it, Rita?” Alisa’s mother Asked to Aunt Rita

“I want to say something with you. I want you to move from this House because I want to sell this House.” Aunt Rita told to Alisa’s mother

“But Rita, I do not know, where I have to go? I do not have money to rent another home.” Alisa's mother said to Aunt Rita.

“I do not care where you want to move. I want you to move away from this home soon because I want to sell this House. You also have not paid rent this House for one year. I will give you 3 weeks to move the goods from this House and do not forget to pay the House Rent for one year.” Aunt Rita said to Alisa’s mother.

     Then, Aunt Rita went from Alisa’s house. Alisa and her mother were confused. They did not know where to move because they did not have any money to rent another house.

“Alisa, where we have to move?, I do not have money to rent another house again.” Mother said to Alisa.

     Alisa could not answer their mother. Alisa was sad to see her mother cry. She did not want to make her mother cry but she was confused and she did not know what to do. Alisa went to their room and she opened their cash savings to help her mother paid the house rent.

“Mother, this is my saving money to pay the house rent.” Alisa said to her mother

“Alisa, please forgive me because I cannot make you happy. You have to deal with this problem for your childhood.” Mother said Alisa.

“Mother, please do not apologize. I am so thankful I have a mother like you. I love you. Mother, I will always study and become a smart daughter so I can be a doctor in the future. I will make mother and father happy and proud of me. Mother, please give you blessing to me.” Alisa said to her mother.

“Of course, my dear daughter, Alisa. My prayers are always with you.” Mother said to Alisa.

     The next morning when Alisa is sitting in class suddenly comes her friend named Ana.

“Hi Alisa, what are you doing?, Why do you sit quietly here?” Ana asked to Alisa

“I am dizzy now. I have a problem.” Alisa answered to Ana

“What is your problem?” Ana asked to Alisa

“I and my mother should move from my home and we also do not have money to rent another house.” Alisa answered to Ana

“Why do you have to move?” Ana asked to Alisa

“The house is my aunt's house. I and my mother only rent the house. I should get money Rp.3.000.000, to pay the rent house for one year because we have not paid our rent for one year. I am so confused now because I do not know how I can get much money to pay it.” Alisa said to Ana

“Oh God, Alisa. I am so sorry to hear that. Poor you. I wish I had a lot of money so I can help you.” Ana told to Alisa

     School bell was ringing. Math teacher named Mrs. Ratna walked into the classroom. Mrs. Ratna announced a very important announcement to all students in the class.

“Good morning children.” Mrs. Ratna said to students

“Good morning, Mrs.Ratna.” Students Answered Mrs. Ratna

“Today, I have an important announcement for all of you.” Mrs. Ratna said to her students

“What is the important announcement, Mrs. Ratna?” Students asked Mrs. Ratna

“I will announce about student who will participate math competition from our school is Alisa.” Mrs. Ratna told Students

     Alisa was very surprised to hear the announcement. Alisa’s friends in the class were very excited and congratulate to Alisa.

“Alisa, congratulations.” Alisa’s friends said to Alisa

“What ?, Is it true, Mrs. Ratna?” Alisa asked to Mrs. Ratna

“Alisa congratulations, you will represent our school to participate for national level in math competition.” Mrs. Ratna Said Alisa.

     Alisa also feel happy because she can participate the competition

“Alisa, if you could win the math competition you will get a prize Rp. 75.000.000 for the 3^rd place, 100 million for 2nd place, and  200 million for 1^st place.” Mrs. Ratna said to Alisa

“Really Mrs. Ratna?” Alisa asked Mrs. Ratna

“Yes, that's right, Alisa.” Mrs. Ratna answered Alisa

     Alisa was very shocked. She was grateful to God because God has replied to all her prayers very quickly. She also would study hard to win the competition so she could get the prize money to pay her house rent and to rent another house.

“God, thank you for giving me help and a way out for my problem. I would study hard so I could win the competition.” Alisa said with staring at the sky

     Before competition, Mrs. Ratna always train Alisa, so she can answer the question of mathematics in competition. After coming home from school Alisa continues to study every day until she sleeps every night. On the day of competition, Alisa feel nervous.

“Mrs. Ratna, I feel nervous at all, my whole body trembled.” Alisa said to Mrs. Ratna

“Alisa. Relax and pray. Remember Alisa, you want to make your mother happy and proud of you.” Mrs. Ratna  said to Alisa

      At that time, Alisa immediately remember the face of her Mother, who was crying and then she prayed to God so that she can be relax.

“Oh… God, please give peace of mind to me so I can answer all questions easily. I want Mother to be happy.” Alisa said inside of her heart

      Mathematics competitions began. In the first round and second round, Alisa could answer all questions easily. In the third round, there were four competitors to win the first, second, and third winners. She should answer the questions that given by the jury very quickly if she wanted to win.

“Okay, this is the last question for the third round. How the result from 8-4: (-2) + 6?” The juries asked to Alisa and other competitors.

      Alisa closed his eyes and began to count in her heart and other competitors busy to calculate using their paper and pen. Then suddenly Alisa answered it.

“The result is 16.” Alisa answered loudly.

      All the juries, competitors and audiences were surprised because Alisa answered the question quickly. A jury felt suspicious and asked Alisa to explain how she solved the problems. Alisa wrote how she solved the problems on the whiteboard and she explained the answer from the question to the juries.

“In calculating the mathematical operation, then the first count is the division. 8-4: (-2) + 6 = 8 - [4: (-2)] + 6 = 8 - (-2) + 6. So the result is 8 + 2 + 6 = 16.” Alisa answered with writing in whiteboard.

      Finally the juries believe then juries calculate scores that obtained by each participant and to determine the winners of the competition. Juries discussed until 30 minutes. Alisa felt anxious and fearful. Finally the juries announced the winners of the math competition.

“We would like to thank all participants who have participated for this competition. We will announce the first, second, third winners from this competition. The third winner is Doni from Permata Negeri Primary School, The second winner is Sarah from Genius Elementary School, and The first winner is Alisa from Sukamaju Elementary School.” Jury announced to all people in the room.      Alisa also feel surprised and delighted to listen to the announcement. She immediately hugs Mrs. Ratna.

“Mrs. Ratna, Thank God I win. I can pay my house rent and I can rent another house for me and my mother stay.” Alisa said to Mrs. Ratna.

“Thank God alisa, you can win. I am glad to hear that. You do not have to rent another house with the prize money, but you can buy a house  for you and your mother.” Mrs. Ratna said Alisa

“Really Mrs. Ratna? Can I buy a house with the money?” Alisa asked Mrs. Ratna

“Yes Alisa. You can buy a house for you and your mother.” Mrs. Ratna answered Alisa

“Thank you God. You have helped me to solve all my problems.” Alisa said to God.

THE END