Between Asa And Taste

Small cake

"Pus, you're the target of getting married when?" dion asked breaking the silence.

"Huh?" ask Riri spontaneously.

"A, what the hell. Mpus is a freshman level one. One semester has not been done, Aa already discussed marriage." Mia elbowed Dion. "Sorry, Pus. Brother Dion is so," continued Mia.

"It's okay, sister," Riri replied with an awkward smile.

Rian felt bad when he saw that Riri was not comfortable with Dion's question. Riri is not a person who easily carried away feelings. But Rian knows that Riri has deep wounds about marriage. Maybe this time the trauma comes back to haunt Riri.

His index finger that rolls the end of the shirt makes Rian sure that Riri is not okay. The first time Rian dared to hold Riri's hand was when Mia and Dion were nearby. Rian's eyes winked hinting if Riri didn't need to worry about anything.

Riri smiled. Rian let go of his hand. Mia saw the incident but she did not comment.

"Ri, you don't know if I'm going here today?" ask Mia who is trying to divert the discussion.

"Aman Brother. I didn't say anything. Though this morning Papa asked about Brother," replied Rian.

"That's about me?" ask Mia.

"Say why your brother hasn't called Papa in days" replied Rian.

"Is Papa suspicious?" ask Mia.

"Looks not. It's not Papa's birthday, '" replied Rian.

"Ah, hopefully. I don't want this surprise to fail" Mia said expectantly.

"I'm sure this surprise will work. Yeah, even a little disappointing." Rian laughing.

"Yes. Though we know that Papa misses Narendra and Naura more than he does, Ri?" god Dion's.

"Yes, sister" replied Rian with a laugh.

"You really are!" said Mia.

Riri smiled, happy to see Rian and Mia who were so familiar. There is no blood relation at all. But him and his brother? They haven't even communicated with each other for a long time.

"Pus, Papa's about not smirking when he meets me?" tanya Mia broke Riri's daydream.

"Emmm, if I think Papa would be happy. Yes although it is true what Brother Dion said. Hehe," said Riri.

"Kaaaaaan" said Rian and Dion.

"Ih, you guys are really compact. Look out!" said Mia.

"But if people say it is so, brother. Once there is a grandchild, the affection of parents will be greater to their grandchildren than their children. That's also new he said," said Riri.

"That's not what he said anymore, Pus. It is, in fact, so" said Dion.

"Cieeee, that confides cieee." She pointed at Dion.

"Why am I?" ask Dion.

"Yes, it is. Aa confided right because yesterday scolded Mama Helen because Narendra fell while playing with Aa?" mia reminded me.

Dion only frowned as Mia reminded Madam Helen of her anger. Dion, whose spirit invites Narendra to play a bicycle, turns out to have to go home with Narendra crying with a wound on his knee. His blood and wounds were nothing. But the panic of Miss Helen was overwhelming.

"You're this if you play my true grandson dong Dion. Beware if you see anything like this again, Mama will not give your permission to take Narendra cycling again" said Mia demonstrating the anger of Miss Helen.

Rian and Riri laughed. Dion was just getting sullen and annoyed.

"Narendra is my son. My flesh and blood, Mama who is so angry. When I wasn't given permission again for Narendra's surgery?" said Dion.

"That means Mpus' speech is correct. If there's a grandchild, the affection is greater for the grandchildren." Rian confirmed their topic of conversation.

"Then, then get ready for the part of Kak Mia who was nagged by Papa Felix." Riri managed to make Mia slack.

"Eh, Mpus we are both women, you have no intention to defend me?" ask Mia.

"Sorry Brother now I'm Kak Dion's stronghold first yes!" answer Riri.

"Baguuuus" said Dion, giving his thumbs up.

"I'll say yes to all of you" said Mia.

Mia was happy when she saw Riri already participating in their ritual. Mia's frown did not get angry, she was just upset when they were all entrenched to attack her.

"Pus, don't be happy just yet. The longer you will be the victim" said Mia.

"Silent Brother. I've held it. This is a small problem" said Riri confidently.

"Widiiiih, cool." Mia clapped her hands.

Dion himself observed in silence. He saw what was on Riri almost similar to Mia when they first met. Brave and humble. Dion distracts her mind as Riri asks to stop in front of a cake shop.

"No need, I've ordered the cake." Rian held Riri.

"Mas, just a little cake. As per the money I have. I don't feel burdened at all" said Riri.

"Leave it. That's a sign of affection from Mpus for Papa. Don't be jealous of dong Ri" said Dion.

"Hey, where was I jealous. I'm not a jealous brother" said Rian.

Dion was already smiling happily, now had to swallow the bitter reality when Mia actually mocked him.

"A Dion must be jealous of me. I am beautiful" said Mia, laughing.

Riri laughed and came down to buy a cake. Like he said. The cake he bought was small. It was probably the smallest cake sold in the store. But that is Riri's ability. He has no money. Because the pay for his job is college.

Just a little pocket money he held. He used it to buy some of the books he needed in his class. Mr. Aric could have given Riri any nominal money if dealing with college. Riri is trying to be independent. He's ashamed to keep troubling Mr. Arics. Riri also realized that the wages from his work alone were not worth the tuition fees paid by Mr. Aric.

"I'm sorry the cake is small" Riri said as he got into the car.

"Ih, that's funny. Papa would have liked it" said Mia.

"really?" ask Riri.

"Yes, sure. I'm sure" replied Mia.

Rian admired Mia. A woman who can always put herself. Always be friends even if you just meet. A woman who has never looked at anyone from one's economic level. Riri's embarrassed face was now turned into a happy smile with Mia's praise. All he knew was that the cake was not very good.

The car drove back until it finally arrived in front of the office. They all stepped into Mr. Felix's room. Riri was still hesitant with the small cake she had in her hand.

"Mas, Papa doesn't take it personally if I give you this cake?" whispered Rian.

"No. It's like you don't know Papa. Mama may be Papa is concerned about the size of the cake" said Rian.

"I'm scared" said Riri.

"Calm down" said Rian.

"Ri, your cake hasn't come yet huh? How the hell? He said everything's ready?" ask Mia.

Rian saw the code from Mia instantly understood.

"But I've prepared everything. Yes, if it comes late it is not my fault" said Rian.

"Not fussing here. There was a cake from Mpus. One is enough, too" said Dion.

"Huh? B-but this is small" said Riri nervously.

Riri was shocked when Dion suggested the small birthday cake would be a surprise for Mr. Felix. Refused because of doubt. But Mia assures Riri if currently only Riri can give a surprise to Papa.

"Papa's Happy Birthday" they said as they opened Mr. Felix's office door.

"Where's Papa going?" ask Mia.

"What's this?" ask Mr. Felix who came out of the bathroom. "Miaaaa," cried Mr. Felix as he realized Mia's presence.

"Papaaaaa," cried Mia.

The warm embrace of the two humans separated by that distance was now dismantling all her longing piggy banks. Haru's crying broke. Not only Mia, Riri also cried to see Mia and Mr. Felix.

"Well, happy birthday!" said Mia.

"Who's the birthday?" ask Mr. Felix.