
One week seemed to pass quickly. I packed my things, saying goodbye to Lia, to be in Jakarta for a while. I hope I can do my job well.
Today is my departure to Jakarta. I asked Ms. Magda for permission to give me 5 days of adjustment and to rest at home. Besides, I really want to let go of my miss to my family.
I headed to Frankfurt am Main airport, upon arrival I immediately checked in to get a boarding pass. Then I headed to the gate of my destination plane. I was in the plane waiting room myself, a lot of people were passing by, and it kind of took my mind off a little bit, but sometimes the pounding was still I guess when the memory crossed.
Finally my plane came. Jakarta, I'm coming. I sighed, this is my first arrival after nine years in Germany. Seventeen hours I'm on a transit flight. It feels so tired.
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, after picking up a suitcase, I took a taxi. I forbid my mom and dad to pick me up. I don't want to trouble them, just sit at home waiting for me.
Taxis started to go down the streets of this city, it's true said Lia, these streets are starting to change, with the number of office buildings, and some construction, slightly changing my view, for a while it could override the inherent memory. But on the way to my house, my heart rippled, my eyes warmed. I hold back the tears that will fall. I breathe slowly. Closing eyes. Strengthen my heart, O Lord.
On arrival in front of the alley to the house, I stopped the taxi driver.
"Stop here, sir. I can walk."
For a moment I thought about those words when I got in front of this alley. Ah, I brushed it off.
I walk with a pounding heart, a feeling of pleasure to meet family, but tucked away a feeling that comes back to my heart. Trying to pull over, but it hurts.
Arriving in front of the house, I knocked on the door. Mom opened the door.
"Oh my God, my son! Valeria...." He hugged me tightly.
We were crying so much. Tears seemed to race down our cheeks. Papa came and hugged me. The three of us hugged each other. For a few minutes we were swept away in the feeling of. Mama kissed my cheek. Not many words were spoken at that time, only hugs, cries and kisses were there.
"Come, now come in, not at the door of the kangen-kangennya. Valeria must be tired, too." Said Papa.
Mama soon realized that, she took off her embrace and hugged me in. Papa brought my suitcase.
Mom and Dad were at home when I got home. I want to spend the whole day with them. Papa took a temporary leave of absence to be able to accompany me while at home. While my sister, Cantika, works a bit away from home so she chose to host. Only Bik Nah accompanied my father and mother.
"Non Valeria came home," said Bik Nah welcoming me then hugging me tightly.
When hugging me, the veil covering her head looks sagging, so it shows Bik Nah's hair that has turned white. He has worked for this family for a long time. Bik Nah herself started working here when I was born. Mama hassotan take care of me, so for clean-up business assisted by Bik Nah.
Mom and Dad just smiled and watched us.
"Yes, Bik. Oh yeah, there's a gift for Satrio." I said after Bik Nah took off her hug.
"Thank you, Non. Warm water I'll prepare if Non Valeria wants to take a shower."
I nodded.
"Yes, honey, you sit here first, while Bik Nah prepares water." Mom said, patting the chair next to her.
"That's you, why me?" Ask mama.
"Ah, is it time?"
Yes, surely you like to forget to eat, you have not changed, if you have worked, forget your stomach."
"Yes, kid. Work is important. Health is important too." Papa added.
"Yes, pa, ma. Don't worry, Val is healthy."
They shake their heads.
"Tuh, the tea is drunk first, Val. You must've missed mama's tea." Guess mama is sure.
"Yes, ma. Even though there is tea, Val's tongue can't move on from mama's tea."
"Well, now drink first." Father said as he took his cup, accompanying me to drink.
"Yes, Pa." I'll get my cup of tea. It is delicious and fresh.
When will Cantika get home, ma?" My next.
"Usually every Saturday he comes home."
Bik Nah suddenly came, "Non, the water is ready."
"Yes, Bik. Thanks." Thanks."
I immediately grabbed a towel and ran to the bathroom.