Between Love and Traditional Java
Agency
Last night I worked in this store. A place where I found many friends and experiences. A lot of learning is also a responsibility. I think I'm gonna miss this place.
"I'm sure I'll miss you" I said goodbye and hugged my friends.
"Be careful yung," Lutvi cried as she pleased. I am also moved.
"You have to spirit yung, who knows you there can find a replacement. Like Kimtaeh Yung seiman version for example," in the midst of his cries Upil can still joke. I only smile when my eyes are glazed.
Two days later, the car was parked in front of my house. I didn't know it was a right or wrong decision, I just followed my instincts.
"Oh, I'm leaving, yes" I kissed my mother's hand.
"Take care of yourself" my mother hugged me.
A wave of hands was seen from the glass of the car that slowly left my courtyard. I leaned against the window when my mother was no longer visible. As the wheel moved away from the beginning.
"Mother, your firstborn still needs a lot to learn, requires a lot of experience. Maybe after being broken it must be out of the comfort zone. Trying things I've never done before. Hopefully with this choice I can immediately let go."
"Mother, your firstborn who never traveled far, who when the rain was reluctant to shelter, who in front of the store cried for cars, which often eat chocolate until the teeth turned into a dark color. Not expecting to make the decision to leave the land of birth to sebrang country that does not know what the conditions are like. Just because of a breakup."
"Mother, this stubborn firstborn of yours, is now too fragile to be carried away by feelings, by the trivial problems that many teenagers feel as well. But my mother really can't forget it. I'm sorry that mom had to leave your old days out in the sea. Only the prayer I expect from you leads me to always remember God and you."
On the way to the agency, my brain was putting together expectations. May I never regret a choice I never thought of before. The brain runs around imagining what will happen next.
"I must be excited!" I bounced myself to stay strong.
"Please come in" said a man in blue batik who immediately told me to sit down. Then he pulled out the file after a little bit of pleasantry. I wrote all the required captions on the form. I'm completely authorized to follow all applicable processes.
After sipping his warm tea, Mamik said goodbye. He left me to stay here and learn.
"Truly new," I looked up and walked up the stairs to the dormitory carrying my bag.
"Hi" I said to the people who were chatting. With various ages and different skin colors, all are in this one room.
There are several terraced mattresses and a drawered wardrobe. There was a fan buzzing, because the weather was indeed hot. Some enjoy his snacks as this is a timely lunch break before learning resumes.
"Hi, come in" said one who approached me. What I guess is he's my age. First impression when I saw him he was friendly.
"Love," He stretched out his hand.
"Dyana," I replied and smiled kindly.
I felt like everything was going on better than I imagined. It's a lot easier than I thought. When I heard what the agency was like, there were a lot of negative stories I heard. Or maybe this is my recipe, always met with good people. I'm so grateful, it's not always heartbreak that disappoints.
"Here sit down, come eat with us-we," Kinasih helped put my bag in the drawer and we sat in a circle enjoying the food.
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"Let's interview the agent" said Tutik, one of the Cantonese language teachers here. I haven't been through a week learning cooking and language.
"Cosan Sing-sang, Dhai-dhai," I smiled in greeting.
"Ngo kiu Dyana," After a few conversations finally finished as well. Never groggy but I can handle it.
"Why do you want to be tkw?" Kinasih asked as we both were eating.
"It's a long story" I laughed a little.
"If you?" I'm curious about Kinasih.
"I've just been divorced" Kinasih smiled blandly.
"really? Aren't you my age" I'm surprised.
"Yes, after graduating from High School I married my boyfriend, then my in-laws demanded that I get pregnant soon, but it has been almost two years without a baby. After checking, there was a little problem in my womb, and then my in-laws told us to get divorced, and my husband was scared. She was following her mother. That's what it is.." Kinasih only told a glimpse.
"Maybe abroad will open my mind" Kinasih said next.
"It turns out that I'm not the only one who thinks so, as if this was the only escape route," I looked away.
"What's your problem?" Kinasih asked instead.
"My parents divorced since I was a child, and now when I'm in a relationship, as if finding the love my father lost, I'm not allowed to be with him just out of custom" I complained, want to be upset but can't.
"Maybe it's because my family is falling apart too many times huh, hahah I was rejected," I smiled bitterly.
"That's it, all will be beautiful when the time comes" Kinasih said the words that others had always spoken. I just smiled in response.
"Big protests that have sometimes been plagued by anarchist action have hit Hong Kong. Demos that are always held every weekend by thousands to hundreds of thousands of people is longstanding.
The protests were first sparked by Hong Kong's plans to enact the Extradition Draft Act (RUU). As a result of a series of demonstrations, the Extradition Bill was suspended in early July by Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam. Unfortunately, this does not make the demo just stop.
Demonstrators' demands are spreading, not only cancelling the extradition bill, but also demanding Lam's resignation from office.
The 11th week has already had a devastating impact on Hong Kong. This demo has led a number of countries to issue "travel warning" status or travel warnings to the business center.
Over the past few weeks, Hong Kong's transport systems, both onshore and air, have been crippled by the demonstrations. On Monday, Hong Kong International Airport was completely paralysed. All flights were cancelled because the airport was packed with at least 5,000 protesters."
The sound of TV news in the middle room sounded loud. Makes me and Kinasih pay more attention to it. We walk to watch it.
"Can't fly?" me and Kinasih looked at each other.
"Then what about us?" I made sure to Kinasih.
"I want to leave quickly" said Kinasih.
"Just like me, too" I'm a little worried about my process.
