ALL ABOUT REVENGE

THE CHOICE TO BE ALONE

At five o'clock in the afternoon, the Tanu family funeral was over. Some people choose to go home because of a very long journey. But all residents of West Hill Slope still survive in Tanu's house. They have great respect for Tanu. After all, Wira and the Tanu family were one family. And Wira is the one who rules on the West Hill Peak Slope. There was no reason for them to leave early.

Seen and passed people around Tanu's house. But Tama still looks aloof at the edge of the Pool. No one dared to greet him. Everyone was afraid that Tama would scream and cry. While all his family is not left.

Likewise with Arti, he seemed confused by Tama's attitude. Although she had been his nanny when Tama was just born, she was unable to persuade him in any way.

Once he offered him food and drink, but he refused and patched a plate filled with food. At that instant, Arti felt irritated. But he was confused how to make Tama persuaded by his words.

Rika also did, many times she approached Tama while carrying her Son. He intends to invite Tama to play, but Tama does not care. He kept watching the fish in his pond.

Everyone in Tanu's house was uncomfortable. They don't like their presence. One person came home after the prayer session was over.

At nine o'clock in the night, there was only Bono and Bara left with their wives and children. While Arti is still confused where to go. She comes to Tanu's house to be her babysitter and Tama. But his master was gone. He thinks who will pay him.

In a moment of confusion, Rika and Santi approach her.

" What's wrong Bi? looks like there's something Auntie's thinking.

" Eh, look at it. I'm here actually aiming to work again as the nanny of Rama and Tama. I was also assigned to help with Bu Rani's homework. But they're gone. Then what should I do here. And who's gonna pay me."

" Oh, so that's it. hehe. don't get confused, Bi. Just stay at our house. All take care of our Son. No matter what salary your aunt asks for, I will meet it." said Bono with a big smile.

" I don't mind, Sir. But what about the kid? Is Mr Bono also taking him to Mr Bono's house?"

" I'll try to persuade him. Who knows if he can hear me."

" Good, Mr. Bono. I really hope you can soften Tama's heart. I feel so sorry if he doesn't want to be invited."

Bono tries to approach Tama who has not yet moved from the edge of his fish pond.

" Tama, come with uncle to Uncle's house. There's no one here. At Uncle's house, his friends are many."

Tama just kept quiet and kept looking at the fish in her pond. He ignored Bono's words.

Bara approached Tama and Bono. He persuaded Tama to come with them.

" Tama, in Uncle's house there are also fish. Even more fish than the pads in your house. The pool is also wider. Come on over to Uncle's. All the fish will be for you."

Tama glanced towards Bara. He kept looking at her. Sayu's eyes. It was actually very hungry. He also felt a deep sadness. But he couldn't reveal it.

" Uncle. Although Uncle is a good person, but I do not want to come with Uncle. I'll wait for my father, my mother, my brother and my sister to come back. They love me. I love them too. Even if they leave me alone, I won't hate them." said Tama Lirih.

From the corner of his eyes was a tear point. He didn't know what to do after everyone left. There's a lot he wants to know. There are many words he wants to say. But at his young age, there was nothing he could do like an older child.

Bara looked at Bono, he felt he could not persuade Tama. He then stood up and went to Santi and his son.

Bono continues to accompany Tama. He was very uncomfortable with Tama's attitude. If he chooses to go home, it is the same as letting a little boy stay alone in his house alone.

For a moment he thought what if he stayed at Tanu's house and accompanied Tama to adulthood. Just now that he wanted to say that to Tama, Tam first said to him.

" Uncle. Come home, I'll stay here. Waiting for everyone to return to this house. Thank you for accompanying me here. But I want to stay here. Let me alone."

" Uncle need not worry. I'm not alone. I still have the fish that will accompany me."

" Alright, Uncle is not pushy. If you dare to stay alone, Uncle cannot ban you. Tomorrow morning uncle will be here again to bring you food."

" No, Uncle. Uncle don't bother coming here. I don't want to trouble Uncle. I can live alone."

Hearing Tama's words, Bono immediately cried. Tama is a two-year-old baby. He lives alone and wants to live his own life.

A child of her age should never think about what she is thinking.

" Tama, Aunt Arti is actually here because she wants to work at your house. She was assigned by your mother to help your mother do homework. Including taking care of you and your sister. But your parents are no more. So he was confused what to do. Then he offered to work at the uncle's house. You're coming with Aunt Arti at Uncle's. But if you don't want to come, Aunt Arti will stay here taking care of you and keep you company."

" No, I don't want to. I want to be alone. There's no one here anyway. Aunty doesn't have to do anything here. Let's all, I'm working."

" Are you sure, Tama? Uncle is worried about you.. There's nobody here.. Uncle worries you why."

Tama nodded her head. He did not want to talk any longer. He leaves Bono and the others enter his house. He locked the door of his house tightly. And close every curtain on the window.

" The boy's in, he won't come with us. Then what should we do now" Bono told Rika and others.

" Mister Bono, if I may let me stay here. I'll watch him. I'm worried he's why."

" But she locked the door, and then where did Aunt sleep?" said Bono.

" I'm ready to sleep outside. I'm used to sleeping in any place anyway."

" All right then, Bi. Tomorrow morning I'll be back to supply the food. Me and the others are going home now."

" Thank you Mr. Bono. I felt very helped by the angels. At first when I saw the condition of the family of Bu Rani, I was very shocked. What is my fate after this. My son and I have great hopes for the family of Bu Rani. Thank goodness there was Mr. Bono and the others. I'm very lucky."

" Aunty is too much. I am just an ordinary man. But everything that happens is God's will. We should be grateful to him."

" Yes, Mr. Bono. I never stop being grateful."

" Well then, please let us go home first, Bi. Be careful of Aunt and Aunt's safety."

" Good, Mr. Bono.."

Bono went with his wife and son. Bara and Santi followed behind them.

The atmosphere became quiet again. There was only the sound of the night beast and the gentle whirring of the wind, wiggling the twigs and leaves around Tanu's house.

Meaning to roll out his mattress on the terrace of Tanu's house. Then move Khalid who had been sleeping on the side chair of the terrace to the top of the mattress.

He then laid his body beside his son. The exhaustion he felt made him fall asleep immediately.

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