Our agreement as friends had been declared that night. My tasks are getting more and more troublesome. Besides managing the house and taking care of Amelia, I was required to become Mr. Kusuma's discussion partner.The reason is because as friends we have to help each other, talk to each other, and support each other. Isn't that natural and it should be like that, explained Mr. Kusuma. But with one condition that I asked, there is no physical contact. Whatever the reason, whether accidentally or on purpose.My time all day is almost up because of them, Amelia and Mr.Kusuma. They sometimes scramble to be with me, and be able to work quietly only when they're not home.Once Amelia asked me to accompany her to do homework, at the same time Mr. Kusuma asked me to listen to his complaints."Daddy is like a child! Aunt has to teach me to do homework. Some of these I don't understand!" She protested when Mr. Kusuma tried to stop me teaching Amelia."What kind of homework!? Just learn by your
For the past week, the house has been quieter, because of Amelia's semester exams. Mr. Kusuma seemed understand, and he allowed me to accompany his daughter. After dinner, I immediately accompany her to study, even sometime fall asleep with scattered books. Speedy style learning overnight.Today, semester report distribution. Supposed Mr. Kusuma who must attend for it, and cause he still have things to do at office, I accompany Amelia to school first.At school more crowded than usual, parking area is full. In fact, the distribution of report was divided into three parts, and each class had a different day. How not to be crowded, one student uses at least two car parking spaces. one parent's car and one for the student itself. There's even more, mom and their daddy bring their own car.Today's is not just receive a report card, but also showing their social status to each other’s. Since yesterday, Mr. Kusuma emphasized me to look the best, "Don’t bring a shame!" The Sentence, that
This morning's incident became a trending topic. At first, Wisnu was very surprised. Amelia explained behave of her father, they laughed out loud. Including Bik Inah who was scared shitless this morning."Mr. Kusuma often get angry. But just this morning, he shouted loudly like that. Luckily I didn't have a heart attack," said Bik Inah, tapping her chest."Me too, Mom. I was Surprised! When Uncle Kusuma shouted my name, I immediately thought. Wow, this must be my motorbike. Did I hit his car. Or, what's wrong. That's why I immediately got off. I was afraid my motorbike sold to junk," said Wisnu, laughing ."Does it sell able?" I added."Yes, it must be helped by many villagers!" said Amelia ended with a mocking laugh. They immediately laughed together.I smile. The house is getting crowded.We were together and joking, Amelia looked so happy. She kept telling stories, from about his friends at school, to about his father. Wisnu nodded while eating the snacks that I prepared. Maybe h
"Kakak! Kak Wisnu!" Amelia shouted, running through my room. Yesterday Amelia said she wanted to call Wisnu as Kakak. Affectionate call for the eldest brother.I'm in the kitchen I approached her, what's wrong? Wisnu has just woken up. After the morning prayer he slept again, he said he was still sleepy. Last night, after Mr. Kusuma lifted Amelia who had fallen asleep, he took Wisnu back upstairs. They even asked to make coffee, continued play chess, he said.Until midnight, my son just returned to the room. Frankly, I'm a bit annoyed, my time with my son has been taken away by them, Amelia and Mr. Kusuma."Looking for Kak Wisnu? He is taking a shower just now. Just wait at the dining table. Aunt have already made mango pudding," while pulling Amelia's hand. Amelia sat down, she was still busy on her phone."Here, you cut your pudding. Then pour coconut milk sauce," I said, holding out a small plate in front of her. The smell of thick mango and coconut milk wafted through, Amelia imme
POV MaharaniMorning exercise schedule gradually disappeared as he was extremely busy. Remaining three pairs of sports shoes are waiting to be used again.Now, only Amelia and Wisnu are doing physical exercises in the fitness room. After physical training, cleaning, eating and then going back upstairs to practice for stage perform. Wisnu trained Amelia very hard. Especially, when the event less than two days.Mr. Kusuma was happy to see this, willingness from his daughter’s for struggling started to grow.What I hide from him, has known already. That night, when they were playing chess, Wisnu probed for information about us. Finally he found out, that we previously lived in Kuta, Bali and I graduated with Diploma for Interior Design who had worked in the property business.I cannot blame Wisnu, after all he spoke as it is. After all, one day it will definitely be known. And, surely Mr. Kusuma, who is an expert at digging up information, is not match for Wisnu, my son.Since then, I ha
I'm trying not to remember what happened yesterday. Likewise Wisnu, he never discussed it or just asked. He was being as if nothing had happened.He was more concerned training with Amelia upstairs. He said, tomorrow is the event at school.So does with Mr. Kusuma. He never asked what and why happened yesterday. He just asked, "When delivering papers to office, did you meet someone you know?""Meet Desi only. Nothing else," I answered like I didn't know what he meant. I'm sure he knows, that I ran from Bram. And, I'm sure he suspected that Bram was my ex-husband, Wisnu's father.After that, he did not discuss it again. He only got angry when he found out we were riding a motorbike there. He worried that there is anything on the road. After I explained, then he understood, with a note, do not repeat it again.Huuuft....Hoping of going on motorbike with Wisnu had gone. In fact, the purpose of bringing the motorbike here was for that, but instead the motorbike was sent back home by parc
Tonight, is a big night for Amelia.For the first time, she performed at an event attended by many people.Mr. Kusuma prepared a special time for this event. We are forbidden doing anything other than Amelia.So do I. I'm only allowed to cook in the morning, after that I have to accompany Amelia. Wisnu is no less busy, he has to prepare and ensure props for the stage. Nothing can go wrong, ordered Mr. Kusuma.Today, Mr. Kusuma returned from office early. He's been busy too. He was pacing up and down, in and out of Amelia's room like a bewildered man.I'm annoyed to see his attitude. Pacing back and forth, asking here and there but it's not clear what he's doing. Like just to cover up his panic. If his gesture known by Amelia's, she could feel her father doubting her abilities. And will make, her confidence will decrease.It can't be like this!I deliberately waited for him upstairs, in front of his room. He walked slightly down with his hands in his pockets while muttering as usual."
Meeting with Bram drained all my energy and emotions.I'm tired.I also relieved.All that pent up, thrown up all. We both try to make peace with destiny. This path must be the right one. So with Bram itself, He can live life without any shadow of guilt or regret. I know, he's a good man. His new family, too, would hope to have it intact.Wish you happiness.I have sincerely accepted what happened. It is the past that has become destiny and it only ends here.Coming out of the room, my steps felt light, my steps felt certain, nothing was blocking my heart. I already have hope, I've come back.Wisnu.He is now my goal.My son, mom is alive, again.***"Rani!"My name was called, I looked up. Looking above Mister Kusuma waving his hand, he smiled warmly.I immediately went upstairs, he immediately stood up and pulled a chair in front of him for me to sit on."Th-thank you, Sir" I answered awkwardly, prepared a chair with the boss!"Since earlier, you don’t come home?" I asked seeing som