Maya Syaqilla: The village girl, who is very friendly and humble, likes to help others, and is kind, is now starting to grow up. Maya is the first of three children; her younger siblings are still in school.

Maya does not want to continue to be a burden on her parents, who work as farm laborers on people's land with meager wages. They can eat, so Maya's determination is firm and unanimous to change the fate of her family for the better; if not her, then who else? Her younger siblings are still too young to experience the world's harshness.

After lunch, Maya hurriedly washed the dishes and returned to sit on the ground covered with a shabby mat.

"Mom, sir, Maya has something to say," Maya said, looking serious. Both parents were now focused on her.

"What do you want to talk about?" asked her mother, Tinah.

"Yes, what do you want to say? How come it looks so serious?" Tejo said, also curious.

"It's a serious matter; Maya has decided not to continue her studies, and Maya wants to work in the city. Maya wants our lives to be better," Maya said carefully.

"WHAT? You don't agree; you think life in the city is good? You think it's easy to find a job in the city, huh?" Tejo screeched in refusal.

"But sir... Maya pities the younger siblings who often endure hunger every day and cannot be like other children; let Maya alone feel it all, sir; don't let Maya's younger siblings feel it, "Maya said pleadingly.

"FATHER IS STILL ABLE TO PAY FOR KALIANS, EVEN FOR SCHOOL; DON'T WASTE THE SCHOLARSHIP GIVEN BY THE SCHOOL," Tejo squealed unhappily.

"Maya actually also wants to go to school as high as possible, sir, but unfortunately the circumstances are not in Maya's favor. Let Maya work in the city, sir," Maya pleaded with tears in her eyes.
"What do you want to do? You don't have any experience, and it will be difficult for you to apply for a job," Tinah said with tears in her eyes.

"Maya will look for information first; the important thing is that mom and dad allow it," said Maya.

"Which parent is willing to let their child work far away in a foreign city? My heart is heavy," said Tinah unwillingly.

"Maya promises not to disappoint you," whined Maya.

"Once you say no, no," argued Tejo, who immediately hurried away to continue his work.

"Mom... Huhuhu, why are you so fierce with Maya? What did Maya do wrong?" Maya asked, crying.

"Your father just doesn't want to be separated from you; you're the eldest child, so how could he let you work in the city? It's better to think about it," Tinah said.

"Maya has thought it through," Maya said confidently.

"That's probably just your thinking; try to think again. Mom wants to go back to work first," Tinah said, then continued her work.

"Anyway, I have to work in the city; starting today, I have to find information," Maya muttered, wiping her tears.

After her parents' departure, Maya went to her relatives' house to ask for information about jobs in the city. Unfortunately, her friends had no information because they were still continuing their education.

"I'm really sorry, May; I can't help because I want to continue my studies," Eka said unpleasantly.

"It's okay; it's just my fault for asking about job vacancies with people who haven't worked yet. Sorry for disturbing their time," said Maya a little sadly.

"Have you thought carefully about working in the city? Don't you want to use the scholarship given by the school?" asked Eka.

"No, ah, getting a scholarship, I still have to pay for some necessities and so on; it will burden my parents even more, so it's better for me to work," said Maya optimistically.

"That's too bad, but what can I do? I can't help more; hopefully, working in the city will be your fortune, May," Eka sincerely hoped. Maya agreed and then said goodbye to home.

Coincidentally, a neighbor heard that Maya wanted to work in the city. A few days ago, her brother told Hartini to find a village girl who wanted to work in the city.

"Maya, come here." Hartini called, waving to Maya.

"Yes, auntie, what's wrong?" asked Maya as she walked closer.

"You said you needed a job in the city, right?" asked Hartini to make sure.

"Yes, aunty, Maya really wants to work in the city," replied Maya enthusiastically.

"Good... It just so happens that my brother has a job opening; do you want it?" asked Hartini.

"What is the job, auntie?" asked Maya curiously.

"The job is to be a housekeeper, and this aunt's brother needs it immediately. If you want, I will give you the number so you can chat with each other," said Hartini reluctantly.

"No problem, Aunty. Maya wants to be a maid; the important thing is halal," Maya said without thinking.
"Here is the number; please call me first," Hartini asked, and Maya nodded.

After that, Maya went home happy because she could soon work in the city, and her family's life would be better. "Anyway, I must immediately inform you of this number and tell you that if I am willing, Mom and Dad will inevitably allow it. It is not Maya's intention to be a disobedient child, but if it is not Maya who changes fate, then who else? Hopefully, this is my way of making my family happy," Maya thought, then hurried to call the number Hartini gave.

It was only on the third ring that Maya's call was answered; the tone sounded rude, making Maya's guts shrink. "Hello, who is this?" the man asked curtly.
"Gosh, are all the people in the city like this? So fierce," Maya thought in surprise.

"Hello... Don't joke, I'm turning off the phone," the man reprimanded, and Maya couldn't help but express her intentions and goals.

"Ha-halo, excuse me, is this really Mr. Handoko? My name is Maya," Maya asked to make sure.

"Yes, who is Maya?" asked Handoko curiously.

"I am Maya, Mrs. Hartini's neighbor. She gave this phone number earlier and said you were opening a job vacancy as a maid," Maya asked carefully.

"Maid? Haha, that's just a camouflage; originally, you will be married to my boss," Handoko was amused.

"Uh yeah, right, are you willing?" asked Handoko.

"I'm willing, sir," Maya replied enthusiastically.

"Okay, then in 2 days I will pick you up; it just so happens that my vacation schedule is that day, can you?" asked Handoko.

"That fast, sir? I can do it," Maya replied firmly.

"Good... See you in two days, Maya," said Handoko, then disconnected the call.

"I haven't answered it yet; you just turned off. It's true that city people lack ethics," Maya muttered in surprise and then returned her old-fashioned cell phone.

At least this time, Handoko could breathe a sigh of relief because the task from his boss could be completed. "Haha, would he still be willing if he knew my original job?"