Animal Sacrifice For Mother
24. Family Harmony
It is true that the music festival in the provincial city was held by Mas Firmansyah. Doni's older brother, Rahman's best friend. But that does not mean he has the right to do anything at will. Everything has to go professional. Therefore, Firmansyah submitted a decision to three of the best musicians in the provincial city to choose who will leave to represent his music school at the National Music Fest in Jakarta.
To be honest, personally, Firmansyah liked the appearance of Arif's brother this afternoon. His style, his voice, not to mention his passion when singing the song Cold Play–Fix You which was deliberately formulated in such a way as to describe his concern for Diana; make the feathers goosebumps.
Mas Firmansyah had thought that brother Arif has the character that suits his wishes. He was sure, brother Arif is a famous musician candidate. As he had said when they first became acquainted in the traditional market.
The second meeting between Firmansyah and Arif's brother occurred when Firmansyah mas visited his parents' house. At that time, he came with a boy who was about four years old. Rahman is heard calling her by the name of Raka. What a funny kid. His body is just like Doni.
Like the first meeting, this second meeting was not a coincidence. Mas Firmansyah deliberately met with brother Arif because Doni told him that Rahman's family had been in their home since yesterday.
That night, Brother Arif was a little surprised. How could anyone found in a traditional market be here in the Doni family home? His arrival brought with him a hooded woman and a young boy. The most surprising thing is when Brother Arif saw the boy running to snatch the body of Mother Doni. They look very familiar.
“Mah, Ningsih bring this side dish for dinner.”
Ningsih is the wife of Firmansyah, Raka's biological mother. He showed two black plastic bags filled with grilled chicken and twenty goat skewers in his hand while smiling at everyone in the mansion.
Ningsih then brought the grilled chicken and goat satay to the kitchen. Then ask auntie to help him prepare dinner for them. And Raka, she looks so happy to be in her grandmother's lap.
While waiting, Firmansyah joined his family. Also the simple Inaq family that had just been adopted became part of their extended family.
First, the Firmansyah greeted Doni and Rahman. Both of them reply to the greeting of Firmansyah like Brian and Leito in the film District 13.
“Excuse me, the food is ready.”
Ningsih and aunty came to wake Arif who was still shrouded in disbelief. Ah, nevermind. Whoever it is, at least he also gave a welcome that is no less warm to their families.
While enjoying dinner, suddenly Raka's small hand took a handful of rice from her plate and threw it towards Doni. She cried. Soon, Ningsih tries to take Raka from her grandmother's lap. Raka rebel. He threw Doni back. His crying was getting louder. But that did not stop Doni's behavior. Instead, he was more eager to prank his nephew.
“Don, quickly return!”
Mother turned to look at Doni who was still laughing to see Raka crying. While the other family members do not know what causes Raka so upset to Doni?
“Cup cup. Raka is smart don't cry anymore. Uncle Doni has been hit.”
Rahman returns a slice of roasted chicken Raka's meat. At first, Doni accidentally took the chicken from Raka's plate. Then he put it on Rahman's plate. He claimed that Rahman took his chicken rations. Raka knows, he saw for himself that Doni was the culprit. That's why he was so upset, he threw Doni with rice.
Small smiles adorn every face behind the dining table. The behavior of Doni, the innocence of Raka, the attention of Mama, and the Mothers of Raka, really reflects the harmony of a family. The sight also provoked Inaq's memory towards a happy episode that had been passed with the family when Amaq was still there.
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