Blue Berets

55. Call Just Papa

Paying attention to the growth and development of a child is an obligation for parents. Interests and talents of a child must also be immediately recognized so that a child can quickly develop his hobby. Maybe many parents are against the way Kirana has put Amira in music class even before the age of 5 years. But back again only Kirana who knows well what Amira like.

At the first meeting he was still shy. She continued to wrestle on his arms and always hesitated to touch the instrument in front of him even though Amira was very curious about the instrument. She was embarrassed to be the center of attention by some of the mothers who delivered their children. Even Kirana knew there were some who started talking about Kirana.

Ting…

Ting…

Amira's music teacher named Gina, a girl graduated from S1 music art from Bandung who chose to stay in this special city by opening a studio and music classes. She who is often called Gina tea by mothers whose children take music classes here lure Amira with the sound of a piano in front of her. A few tinkles made the increasingly curious Amira start walking closer. Slowly she let go of her Mom's hand and walked over to the teacher who invited her to play together.

At the second meeting Kirana chooses to ask for a private class for Amira. Kirana does not want her daughter to socialize with her friends, it's just that Amira is still too small and it's too early to join the older study here. After all, Kirana only intended for her daughter to have fun while channeling her talent instead of focusing on studying music like the others.

“How many weeks has it been here but Amira has started to understand how to play it. It's not good because his fingers are too short. There are some parts where he has trouble playing, but I admit your daughter is very talented. Good thing to be caught from the beginning, so we can guide him as early as possible,” tea Gina told Kirana on the sidelines of the Amira game.

“Well because from childhood he was always interested in sounds. I thought at first it was just because he was learning to recognize his surroundings, but the more he came here, the more he liked to sound things. He always responds to the songs I play. This is also just a test run, if he is bored or unwilling maybe I will stop,” Kirana said.

“Do not mbak. Don't come out dong. Talents like Amira are rare. If you allow it, I want to send Amira to be a good musician. Who knows if his future is bright in music,” said Gina.

“I'll give it back to Amira. He will undergo, I can only direct but if his son does not want me also will not force,” said Kirana.

“Bu gulu, this is a box?” amira asked while showing a sheet of score to her teacher.

“This is the name of Ra's score, later if Amira has been to school teacher taught to read it yes,” said Gina.

“Mama, why is Amila not in school?” ask Amira now to her mother.

“Kan Amira is still a child. Later if Amira has our fifth birthday in school. Let Amira is good at reading, can write, can also read the score,” said Kirana.

“If Amila read this patitul Amila can play music pintel bu gulu?” ask Amira.

“Sure. If now Amira learned to know the tone first same teacher yuk. We play Amira's favorite song yes,” invite her teacher to make Amira immediately hold her teacher's hand to sit in front of the keyboard again.

Kirana did not want to disturb her daughter so she walked out and chose to sit waiting for Amira in the seat that was in front. To get rid of boredom, Kirana grabbed a magazine that was on the table then flipped it over because in fact she was not so interested in fashion magazines. While Amira in the room was cool to play music with her teacher.

As the day wore on, Kirana returned the magazine to its original place and then stepped in to warn Amira that it was time for them to return home.

“Tomorrow again yes dear,” says Kirana.

“Iya Ma,” replied Amira without power. She looked moody when her mother started helping her put on her jacket.

“Gi...,” call a man from the doorway making the whole room turn to him.

“Om Gilang...,” call Amira with her excitement. He remembered the man. He was the one who had helped Amira and her Mama in the supermarket yesterday.

“Call? Galih Amira....,” Galih correction which apparently also still recognize Amira.

“Kok lo can know my students?” gina asked with a casual sentence to this man.

“Yesterday just acquaintance. Didn't expect also if it turns out that his daughter Neng Kirana is your student,” said Galih.

“I also did not expect it turns out you know Gina Tea,” said Kirana.

“Galih Amira..,” Correction Galih once again.

“Uhh. Bial easily can not Amila call papa aja?” amira's chirps make Kirana immediately stop her daughter who digresses.

“Hus. Amira, you are. Don't come from dong, let's apologize to Gilang e.., Mama om Galih,” said Kirana to her daughter.

“Si eneng also wrongly called my name. Let it be easy to call dear how,” said Galih.

“Hus! Don't fuck up!" this time it was Gina who hit the back of Galih's head casually.

“Aww! Toothache!” galih.

“Apardon me, I'm so sorry my son is naughty. Sorry, yeah don't think about that my son said,” said Kirana who felt bad.

“Ngak papa, his name is also children. Sorry about what I just said. Don't take heart, I'm just kidding. Sorry to joke I like to miss,” he said to apologize.

“Then we say goodbye first. Already late in the afternoon, let Amira salim used to be the same teacher,” said Kirana asked Amira to say goodbye to her teacher.

“Bu gulu Amila go home first,” says Amira while kissing hands.

“Yes, be careful yes, next week we meet again.”

“Papa, Amila go home first,” say goodbye to Galih as well.

“Be careful sweet,” said Galih received greetings from Amira.

“Drug bu gulu, drug papa,” said Amira as she waved her hand.

“Amira...,” reprimand Kirana once again.

As soon as the two left the place, Kirana again reprimanded her daughter and made Amira sad and silent even cry as soon as she got home. Amira immediately ran into the sling of Akung who was sitting on the terrace with Uti while enjoying a glass of warm and fried coffee.

“Why is Akung's grandson coming home to play music kok nangis?” ask Akung.

“Mama instead Kung,” on Amira.

“You're upset why Ki?” ask Mama to Kirana.

“Mama still remember the good om that Amira told you yesterday? We met again at the tutoring place and Amira called him Papa that way, I'm ashamed Ma I don't know either. When I asked Bang Adnan also did Abang not know which person,” said Kirana.

Hearing that makes Papa and Mama understand then help give understanding to Amira who is still sad, “Amira, Amira wants to have Papa, hmm?” akung asked his grandson.

“Iya, Amila want to have papa bial can play with amila-rich Amila cement,” he said.

“But Amira can not haphazardly call people by the name of Papa yes, do Amira do not know om either it has a child or not. If it turns out that good om has a family during Amira want to take good om from his family? Amira also if the toy is asked to cry right? If Amira wants to have a papa yes Amira said to Mama, let later Mama who is looking for papa for Amira, Amira focus on learning and do not forget to pray yes. Tomorrow again do not repeat yes pinter,” said Akung so patiently give understanding to his first grandchild.

“Iya Kung,” says Amira.

Kirana came in first. He immediately closed the door to his room and said that Amira was with his grandparents, Kirana again shed her tears. Kirana does say she doesn't want to look around anymore but if they know Kirana just wants to be faithful. Kirana's whole life won't be able to repay Raihan's love properly, Kirana only tried to make Raihan the last for her as the deepest gratitude for the man who has contributed greatly in his life. To her beloved husband.