Behind the Grey Cloud

16 Aunt Mita

I can't sleep tonight. I keep thinking about Bella. I'd love to help her. But I can what?

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Suddenly my phone rang. I saw the phone screen. From Ms. Yasmin.

'Hello Bu. assalamualaikum.' I said to you on the phone.

' wa'alaikum greetings, How are you?' answered my mother across the phone.

' Thank goodness, ma'am. Healthy mom?' I asked back.

'healthy mom May. I miss you at all. We have only been separated for 1 month, ' said the mother. His voice sounded raucous. Looks like mom just cried.

'I miss my mother too. Mom crying huh?' ask me again

' No May, I was just moved to see your photos at home. It feels like this house is deserted without you.' explained mom

After talking and letting go of each other, we ended this call.

After cleaning myself, I want to go to sleep. But my bedroom door was knocked.

tok tok tok tok tok

"Honey we're asleep yet?" ask Aunt Mita.

"Not Aunt. Comein.."answer me.

"Darling, I'm sorry Auntie bothered you. Aunty's confused about who else May has to tell." Aunt Mita told me while bowing her head.

"Yes Aunt, what's wrong?" manya curious.

"Sut home Aunt getting quiet May. People now prefer to shop online. Aunt's short of income. If Aunty has to go to work, Auntie will definitely leave Rani at home. And if until Papa Rani's family knows that Aunt works, then Rani will take them.

Maybe you have an idea to start that business." said Aunt Mita.

I listened carefully and in silence.

"Tante confused May. Auntie doesn't want to lose Rani. Only Rani is the one Aunt has right now." Aunt Mita continued her story.

I-i understand. But I am also confused as to how. I was also thinking about Bella. He is also in trouble about his finances.

"Hmmmm, how is Tan? Even if Mayang can help, Mayang only has cooking skills. Because in the past at home Mayang never received a small cathering order." I replied soothingly.

"Oh yes Auntie, why don't we try to open a food business. Later Aunty can promote to friends and neighbors. Let Mayang cook later." I replied enthusiastically.

Suddenly I thought of making the usha I used to live with when my new father died.

I'm so excited. I'm sure this effort will work.

"But May, it'll disrupt your school. Aunty does not want your school to be disturbed just because it wants to help Auntie. How will your mother. He must be angry with Auntie. He wants his son to learn successfully instead of helping Auntie." declined Aunt Mita.

"God willing, it will not interfere with the lessons of Mayang kok tan. Mayang will take time. And for a while we kept this a secret from Yasmin's mother. How is it? Don't you want Rani to be away from Auntie? Same Tan's. I don't want you to be apart either. Because it feels sakiit. I've felt it. Left by my own mother. He was left to seek his happiness. And either way, now that she's found her happiness or not." My class is on Aunt Mita

Looks like Aunt Mita is considering my offer.

" Aunty think about it. Now you rest. Thanks for hearing Auntie's story. Now Aunt relieved Mit."

Aunt Mita came out of my room and earlier hugged me and kissed my forehead.

Even though I'm far away from Ms. Yasmin, here is Aunt Mita who loves me. They're like my own mother. Even my birth mother does not care how her child is.

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This morning, Bella missed school.

I know he's fighting for his family. I'd love to help her. But I had nothing and could do nothing to help him.

Why don't I ask Bella to join us. There are not more opportunities later.

Today, all students were discharged early in the morning. Because the father and mother of the teacher will hold a meeting to hold a school milad.

What I hear from my friends, this milad event is usually held a bazaar. The buying and selling done by the students.

Maybe this is a good idea. I can promote the food I sell here. Who knows, many are interested.

But... I need capital. Where can I get capital. Does Aunt Mita have a little savings to use?

As I walked through the principal's room, Mr. Wahyudi called out to me.

'' Mayang, wait. Come here son." Wahyudi asked to his room.

I answered him with a nod of my head.

"Sit down son." pinta pak Wahyudi.

"All right sir." I replied

"Let's say May, we will have the fathers and the teachers will hold a meeting. The school will usually have a bazaar. Which of these events most of the students hire traders to fill their booths. The purpose of this event is not like that. We want our children to be independent. Without continuing to depend on his parents." explained Mr. Wahyudi.

I thought for a moment.

"Hmmm, maybe you don't have to sell food all sir. They can sell crafts, skills, or cubit works. That way they'll be able to focus more on learning on their own."

"If they have to sell food, they have to cook it themselves. Then later can be provided a separate place for street vendors selling." I told Mr. Wahyudi.

He's just a mangosteen. Seems to agree with my idea.

"good. Alright Mayang. Thank you for giving input for the good of our school." replied Mr. Wahyudi.

"Yes, please excuse me, sir. Assalamualaikum."

"Wa'alaikum salam. Careful, May."

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Upon arrival at home, I saw Aunt Mita sewing some clothes. He looks so tired.

I also made him warm tea.

"Tan, this is warm tea for Auntie. Drink that. Aunt looks very tired." I said

"Yes May. Thank you." replied Aunt Mita

"Can I help Auntie?" much

"Oh, no need May. It's done. Just put the buttons on." he replied.

"Rani hasn't come home yet Tan? There was no sepia. No one's crying." I said.

Aunt Mita just smiled.

"May, that was Aunt Rani coming again. He sees the order of Aunt who lives a little this threatens to bring Rani. Aunt confused how should May?" finally Aunt Mita opened the conversation.

"If Mayang proposal anyway yes kemaren Aunt. We open a cathering business. Later Mayang ask for help from Mayang friends to help promote in. how?" I also offered my suggestion last night.

"Maybe it has to be like that, May. But Auntie only has a little sprinkling. What enough?" ask her again.

"Honey also has a little Tan. Later it will be merged into a lot." I replied.

Aunt Mita smiled again. I saw hope in his eyes. Hopefully this can help Aunt Mita and Rani.