Love Story of a Female Sailor
Pam

For almost a month Lies took part in engine repairs, and, and during that time also Lies knowledge began to increase a little although still feeling confused because all this time only theoretical lessons he received in the campus and now Lies began to try to unite between theory and practice although somewhat slow but for Lies this is an incredible science.

Now Lies can distinguish between wrenches, ring keys, key snobs and other keys, because every day he struggled with it when helping Acep.

"Key 13" Acep said, as he poked his palm towards Lies.

"It's a bus" with the swift Lies giving Acep the key that he meant.

"Please install the bolts Lies, later aa who fastennya" orders Acep.

"Ready bus" without saying much Lies also install the bolts as ordered by Acep.

At first Lies was confused to distinguish the various keys but he always asked anyone the engine man either officers or oliman on the ship, he said, without prestige or shame Lies will not hesitate to ask even to people who are not officers.

Lies respect them because they do not easily get their knowledge let alone they have never studied theory in college like Lies, but they can be smart and proficient in the field of work.

In such a way, Lies will get more knowledge from them because usually they will not be stingy if they feel appreciated.

No exception Mr. Paul, he also taught Lies some techniques using a good and safe key, unfortunately because it is constrained by language, so Lies and Mr. Paul mostly use sign language but that doesn't limit communication between them.

It was only small things that Lies understood at that time but it was precisely those things that were never taught in theory, and will forever be attached as the basis of Lies' later work as a machine officer.

During the month Lies also lived his activities with enthusiasm although sometimes the fatigue was there but without complaining every morning Lies went to the ship and his afternoon home boredom.

That's the routine that Lies is currently living as an outlet for his grief and heart concern because until now there is no shipping company that contacts him, all the answers are still the same.

But Lies also did not want to waste his current situation, he had to think practically, no rattan roots so, should not give up let alone to despair, he said, because this is the path he has chosen neither forced nor forced and he has to account for all his choices.

Lies determined that this stage of the ladder should be able to pass, the period of prola/practice work on the ship as a cadet (candidate officer) for one year as required, as required, he should be able to take even though the opportunity for him is very small because the conditions, situations and circumstances at that time did not support where many shipping companies still reject cadets because there was no regulation/a strict government policy to require shipping companies to accept male or female prola/proda cadets.

So that every cadet, especially from the private Maritime Academy, must struggle with patience in queuing up to enroll in shipping companies that want to accept cadets, only luck that they rely on, who quickly he can, he said, and their infinite waiting period left them many desperate, bound and yielding at this stage, as Lies tried to endure in this situation.

But Lies is not his name if he had to give up just like that because he had to shoulder the burden that he had to shoulder, namely the struggle of his parents, the support of his brothers, and sisters, his friends and seniors who make Lies must continue to be enthusiastic and stronger, he is sure to be able to go through this stage even with full struggle.

Until finally Lies reunited with Jaya and Ajo in his boarding house.

"Lies aa denger you helped repair the engine on the ship Acep huh?" jaya asked Lies.

"Good, but how will the calculation of the period of the prola, means you are already 3 months late because you have not been able to get a ship" said Ajo.

"Ga any penny, the important thing is that Lies now there are activities first and also in this way Lies' knowledge of the ship's engine is increasing, the problem of the prola insyaallah later Lies find a solution" lies replied trying to calm down even though he was actually worried.

"It's easy later we think again how, what is important now you have experience sailing so cadet on the ship, because it is very important later when you become an officer" acep said that at that time it was in Kosan as well.

"Yes that's exactly what I thought as well" Ajo said.

"Yes already then, Lies you join the sail on aa aja ship, because aa and Ajo have already talked about it, so you will be able to experience sailing even though it is not official through the company, so you will be able to sail, because in fact aa has made you as a cadet, but unfortunately the company does not accept women either cadets or officers, fortunately the captain and his KKM are good, but unfortunately the company does not accept women either, he pityes you so he allows you to be a cadet on his ship without any official letter from the company, only later you will not get pocket money, how do you want to?" tanya Jaya is long.

"Whoever a penny, it's okay I can't pocket money as well as the important thing I get rations and the bed is enough" replied Lies spirit 45.

"If the ration of food can certainly be even from the company can not eat money and for a bed, you can sleep in aa room, let aa sleep together ajo in the room" said Jaya.

"On the ship you can also learn a lot about the engine to senior Ajo" continued Jaya again.

"Thank you very much, seniors always help me, sorry because I always bother seniors" Lies said while a little sad.

"Had Lies not thought like that, we were just trying to help as best we could, someday if you are successful aa sure you will also help your friends and juniors even your seniors who need" Jaya said with a smile, while Ajo does not talk much he just listened while smiling.

"The former superior Jaya was chosen to be the battalion commander, apparently because of her positive nature" Inner Lies in her heart.

Acep strongly agreed with the idea of Jaya and Ajo, because however Lies had to have sailing experience so Acep supported him.

Lies also said goodbye to the captain, KKM, Mr. Paul and the entire crew of the Lies ship are very grateful for being well received on the ship.

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**Bas is the call of the machine officer on the ship

*Oliman is a crew member who served in the fuel department and assisted the engine officer because of his position in the engine department*

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