DRAGON CARVED JADE BRACELET
Chapter 200: BACK TO COLLEGE

    Melian's semester break is almost over. Melian already SMS-an with Putri, will return to Jakarta. I will be ready to go back to college. At least he will clean his dorm room first, after being left for almost a month, at least eliminate the stuffy smell in his room.

    This time, Melian did not get on an airplane, but wanted to try taking a train. Yes, Melian took the Argo Bromo fast train from Tawang Semarang Station to Gambir Station Jakarta. Depart at twelve noon and arrive in Jakarta at around five in the afternoon.

    A distinct advantage when riding a train during the day, which can see the scenery on the left right. Because the atmosphere is still bright and free. It's different when you take the night train. Most directly asleep. Can't enjoy the view on the left. Dark atmosphere. There was no sight outside the car.

    Melian did not sleep that night. He really wanted to see the view that the train was going through. Start from the ride until when it stops later. The first thing he saw, when the train started to walk from Tawang Station, were houses around the railway tracks. Well, Melian's heart trembled when she had to witness how many shanty houses lined the rails. A house made only of cardboard boxes, a house that is not habitable. Not just one or two houses, but a lot of them. The house that deserves to be called only the gubug. It signifies how the real life of society, which is far below the word prosperous.

    Not only watching the shabby gubugs, but Melian also witnessed how the residents, who were standing near the tracks, when there was a train passing by. Melian watched the children standing on the tracks and watched the passing train. What a pity for the children. Of the clothes worn, on average they only wear color pants that are not worth wearing. Dirty and disgusted. It has been washed for a week. Even if approached, it must smell pesing. One of the two children was wearing a t-shirt that also looked dirty. Even the shirt is already on the torn part of his armpits and neck. The average child was thin, even though his stomach was distended. But certainly not because of a lot of eating, but because of the stomach worms. His condition is very concerning. Melian was so excited to see that.

    Melian also witnessed some of the more mature people, not only men, but also women. With tattered clothes, as well as a butut hat, his left hand held the bagor hanging on his back. There are also those who carry baskets. While his right hand holds a ganco, a kind of goods-taking tool made of curved iron bars, with a taper tip and given a handle on the hunkot. Yeah, they're looking for used stuff. They are scavengers who collect plastic or used cardboard, which will later be sold to scrap collectors. Of course Melian was very touched to see the condition of the citizens of such a society. Emerging in his heart, when will this nation be spared from poverty? So who can change this situation?

    The train started to run fast. The faster and faster the faster. That's the fast train Melian was riding. The scenery changed quickly. The poverty picture is over. Now Melian is treated to views of green rice fields and large enough agricultural land with a variety of plants that grow countless. Melian's fresh heart can witness the prosperity of this country. The country is often referred to as the gemah ripah loh jinawi, the order of serene kerta lan raharja. Cheap countries cheap food.

    Furthermore, the express train that had crossed several small stations without stopping it, had reached the coastal area. Melian witnessed the beauty of the blue sea. Melian was lulled by the rushing waves, as if waving to call out to the person who was looking at her. And of course, the beauty is still decorated by fishing boats that sway, as if dancing on the waves of the blue ocean. They make a living by catching fish that are spread in the vast ocean. Again, Melian's heart was entertained to see the beauty of nature.

    Now the car has passed in a lush forest area. Green darkens, because the middle is not able to be hit by sunlight, so lush foliage that closes on it. Fresh air was smelled from the forest. Unpermeable oxygen producing areas. Without having to pay for oxygen. Only the process of photosynthesis from the green leaves are already generously distributing oxygen to humans. And surely the atmosphere of the verdant forest makes the shade in the heart, making it serene and comfortable. Until finally, Melian's eyes were not able to survive to see the beauty of nature, He was asleep, lulled in a beautiful dream.

    Jakarta in the afternoon was crowded with motorized vehicles. Hustle and bustle of busy people began to throng the streets. Some people even break traffic rules. Including when on the train. The door was barely scratched anymore. Many people are afraid of safety. Although a warning has been given, but reality is not concerned.

    "Jin ....... Ag .... Tut ....... Ag .... Tut ....... Tit ..." the sound of alarem in the doorway, a sign that there will be a train passing by. The door was down and closed the road. But there are still vehicles that break through. Basic impatient people.

    "Toooeeeeeet ...... !!! Oooeeeeeee ...... !!!" the driver of the express train sounded the deafening sound of the car horn. It must be a sign that the train is about to pass.

    Melian. Surprised to hear that loud horn. Stuttered from his sleep and immediately woke up. Melian confirmed her body position. Then look out the window. Well, he is sure, this has entered Jakarta. The characteristics are the same when leaving Semarang this afternoon, namely the number of wild and shabby buildings. Characteristics of big cities. The city which he said promised prosperity to its inhabitants, but also created portraits of poverty here and there.

    And right, that express train had already started to reduce its speed. Some passengers have started to stand up, arranging their luggage. They're getting ready to come down.

    Melian also stood up, taking the bag that was placed in the cabin above her. Also prepare to go down.

    The train is slowing down. And finally, the train was docked at Gambir Station. Stop at the final destination. The passengers got off. Melian also got off, then exited the station.

    "Taxi ...!" Melian yelled for a taxi.

    "Where, Neng ...?" ask the taxi driver who is ready to leave, according to the queue. Then open the back door, so that the passenger immediately goes up.

    "Ready, Neng ..." The taxi driver immediately drove his car.

    "Through tolls only, Bang .... Let's save time ..." said Melian again who directs the driver to pass the toll.

    "Ready, Neng ..." again the taxi driver answered ready.

    The taxi car drove straight to the toll. Although entering the toll, it was also densely creeping. Well, Jakarta in the afternoon is indeed decorated with traffic jams. People came home from different companies, crowded filled the streets. And of course everyone wants to hurry, wants to get to his house soon. That is what often triggers the increase in public emotions. People easily get angry. Tensional height. The slightest problem instantly became big. Especially if the problem is related to the economy. Related to finance. It will instantly become uncontrollable.

    "Ting .., tuling .. ting tung ting ting ting .... Ting ..., tuling .. ting tung ting ting ting ...." HP Melian rang.

    "Hello, Princess ...." Melian instantly raised the HP call that came from the Princess.

    "To where, Mel ...?" ask the princess of the call.

    "This ..., already on the toll road .... Soon after ..." replied Melian who was calm had received a call from her friend.

    "I wait .... This I've been in the dormitory .." replied the Princess from HP.

    "Yes .... Any minute .... Hopefully smoothly not stuck ...." Melian replied, and the HP was dead.

    And true. Not so long ago, the taxi that Melian was riding had arrived at the destination. The taxi had already entered the courtyard of the student dormitory, and stopped right in front of the entrance of the dormitory.

    "Thank you, Bang .." said Melian, paying the fare. Get off that taxi.

    "The return, Neng ..." said the driver who would certainly return the rest of the payment.

    "It's ..., make Brother ..." said Melian as he left the taxi driver.

    Melian went straight into the lobby. Then ask for the key, even though the Princess is already in the room, but the key brings its own. Then get into the elevator, go to lamtai ten. To his dorm room.

    "Hello .., Princess ..." greet Melian who entered the room without telling the Princess.

    "Hi ..., Melian ....!!!" The princess was shocked and shouted. She hugged Melian who had just entered. They also let go of longing along with their respective stories while vacationing in their villages. There must be a lot of stories being told to each other. Friendly and full of joy.