After the Rain
Befriended
Honestly, Daniar was confused. However, he also could not refuse Yandri's invitation. After all, there was no harm in pleasing the Star's heart at this time. Yes, count the penance for upsetting the little girl this morning.
The couple, who have officially divorced, walked together to the parking lot. Arriving there, Yandri set foot even faster to get ahead of Daniar.
"Please come in, Miss!" gurau Yandri, opened the car door for his ex-wife while smiling sweetly.
The same smile as when Daniar first met him. Until for a few seconds, Daniar pecked in front of the car door that had opened.
Please don't treat me like your queen anymore, Kang. If this is the way, it will be hard for me to forget you, inner Daniar.
"Hey! I'm talking about it, Bun. Come inside! Or ... we will be late to pick up the Stars," said Yandri, disperse the daydreams of Daniar.
"I-iya, Kang," Daniar replied, stepping into her ex-husband's car.
Yandri walked around the front of his car. He then entered the steering door. After the car started, Yandri then drove his car out of the courtyard of the religious court office.
After 15 minutes of travel. Finally, they arrived at Tirta's swimming pool. The place where the Star school does swimming classes.
Daniar opens the car door. A moment later, he walked towards the ticket sales.
"Excuse me, Sir! Numpang asked, are the students from Tunas Bangsa Elementary School finished, swimming class?" ask Daniar to the pool ticket keeper.
"Awhile, Mom. I check first" replied the ticket keeper.
Daniar nodded. For a moment, he waited for information from the ticket keeper. A few minutes later, the ticket manager returned.
"The lesson's just over, ma'am. Looks like the kids are changing clothes" said the ticket keeper.
"Oh, okay. Then I'll just wait here" said Daniar.
"Yes, please ma'am. Eemhs ... You can wait for him on the bench, "reply the ticket keeper while politely showing him a long chair.
Daniar nodded. He stepped into the waiting chair that the swimming pool had provided. Daniar landed his ass in the chair. Every now and then, Daniar steals a glance at her ex-husband who is down playing his phone from behind the wheel.
Suddenly, ....
"Mother!" the stars shouted, running towards the Daniar.
With a big smile, Daniar immediately stood up to welcome his daughter.
Brugh!
The star dropped his body into the arms of Daniar. It felt so tightly that both of his hands were coiled around Daniar's waist. Making Daniar link his eyebrows seeing the attitude of the Stars. Hmm, what's wrong with him? inner Daniar.
"Is the class over?" ask Daniar.
The star let go of his embrace. "Already, Bun."
"Then let's go!" bring Daniar.
"The witness has arrived, Bun?" ask the stars and spread his eyes.
"That!" Daniar's chin pointed to Yandri's car which was parked between the many motorcycles.
"Dad!" pekik Stars.
Hearing his son's voice, Yandri raised his face. His smile rose when he saw the little girl running towards him.
Yandri opened the car door. He came out and squatted down to align his body with the Stars. A few seconds later, the Star dropped her body in Yandri's arms.
"Bibin happy, Daddy and Mommy came to pick Bibin up," whispered the Star in his father's ear.
Yandri rubbed the back of the Star. "Of course we'll come, son. We are your parents. It is our duty to always take care of you" said Yandri.
The father and son broke into each other's arms as Daniar approached him.
"Can we go now?" ask Daniar.
"Hmm, you can too, Bun. Eh, how about if we have lunch before the streets, all prayer dzuhur as well. After the meal, we'll just go" Yandri bargained.
"Walk?" repeat the star, frowning his forehead.
"Rightly, today we will take a walk to Parung natural tourism. You want to, right? There is a mini zoo, you can see various kinds of animals. Yes ... although not too complete," replied Yandri.
"Hmm, just think of it that way," Yandri replied.
"Horeee!" screaming stars, jumping up and down in excitement.
"Yes, it's noon. Let's get Bibin in the car!" daniar commands.
"Good, Bun."
With a cheerful face, Bintang opened the back door of his father's car. The little girl jumped into the car.
On the way to the tourist attractions, they stopped at Si Abah restaurant, a typical Sundanese simple restaurant that has become a subscription to Yandri and Daniar wherever they travel.
Arriving there, Daniar immediately ordered Bintang and Yandri's favorite food. After a few minutes of waiting, they finally ate their lunch interspersed with Star stories about swimming classes today.
Short story. At 2 pm, they arrived at the Parung natural tourist spot. After buying a ticket, they then entered the tourist spot.
Prancing stars run small to see the cage of various species of animals that are there. Starting from the types of birds, reptiles and mammals, some animals exist in that place. Not only see animals, the stars are also very enthusiastic to try some types of games that challenge adrenaline. The boy was indeed a tomboy, it seemed like he had no fear when trying the flying fox game accompanied by his father. Daniar smiled and saw happiness clearly on the face of the Star.
After being satisfied playing, they finally unwind in an ice cream shop that is so viral everywhere.
"Chocolate strawberry one big cup yes, Mas," Yandri message to the seller.
"Which size do you want, sir?" answer the seller while showing the cup of various sizes that are plastered in the front brochure.
"Big at best, Mas" pinta Yandri.
"alright. Please wait a few minutes, sir," continued the seller.
Yandri. After that, he walked up to the Star and Daniar who had already first sat in the tavern visitor's seat.
Yandri knitted his eyebrows together looking at the expressions on the faces of the two women who were very dear to him. Neither the Star nor the Daniar, they both looked sad. I don't know what they're talking about. Yandri then sped up his steps to get to the table immediately.
"What's this?" ask Yandri as soon as he arrives.
The star moved out of his chair. He hugged his father's waist back.
"Is this our last picnic?" ask the stars sound hoarse.
Yandri was so surprised to hear such a senseless question, coming out from the tiny lips of his son. Instantly, he let out a heavy sigh when he saw Daniar's increasingly face-subjecting demeanor.
"Come, Son. We talk for a moment" Yandri said, bringing the stars to sit back. "Did your Mother tell you about the separation of Father and Mother?" ask Yandri.
Stars nodded.
Ah, Bun ... Why is there such a rush? yandri grumbled in his heart.
"Sorry, Kang. Maybe Niar has been presumptuous, but sooner or later ... The stars should know that we will never live together again" Daniar said, as if seeking a defense.
Yandri again sighed. He then looked at the stars.
"Mother you're right, son. Father and Mother will never live together again in one house. But that doesn't mean we can't be together forever. Our marriage bond may be broken, but not for separation. Because the marriage bond has been replaced with a friendly relationship. So, as a friend ... Father and Mother can together invite you to play and take a walk. Like now," Yandri said.
"What does that mean, Bibin has to choose one of you?" ask Stars.
The deg!
Neither Yandri nor Daniar were both surprised to hear the question posed by the Star. Either get inspiration from where, so that the little boy has a question that is quite striking the hearts of both parents.
"Why does Bibin ask like that?" ask Daniar, tight.
"Rara said, when the two parents separated, then the children must be asked questions. Whether they want to go with mom, or they want to come with her dad" replied the innocent Star.
"Astaghfirullah ..." muttered Daniar.
Yandri moved. He then sat down to the right of his son's chair.
"Listen, Son. Father and Mother will not give you a choice. As usual, I have to work out of town, and you will definitely stay with Mommy. However, when Dad gets home, we'll go for a walk. The difference is, if Dad comes home, Dad can not sleep in the house enin Salma anymore. But if you want, you can sleep at Dad's house" Yandri said.
"At grandma's house? No!" exciting Stars.
