
This afternoon Erika along with Akbar and Ayu were already in the city park. There are also several places available for an exhibition. Such as jewelry bazaars, food and art.
Erika intends to sell the painting she has completed over the past two weeks. Who knows how to sell, he could not add to his income and buy decent clothes for Akbar and Ayu. Erika also intends to buy stationery supplies for these two children.
Erika walks while guiding Ayu's hand, while Akbar carries the painting.
A boy who knows enough to be able to take care of Erika and her sister.
They walked through the park. Where there are many food vendors there. Although the afternoon was quite hot, but it did not dampen their spirits to get results.
"Doain yes, may our painting sell. Later if we buy any food you want" said Erika while rubbing Ayu's head with anxiety. The little girl's gaze was always fixed on the lollipop snacks that were there. But he did not dare to ask.
"Yes brother. Definitely sell. Ayu wants it yes brother" pinta Ayu while pointing at the lollipop.
"Flame" Akbar said.
Erika smiled and nodded
"Yes, I'll buyin. But if now my brother's money is up. We're looking for a grandfather who wants to buy this painting first yes" said Erika.
"Okey" cried Ayu so excited. Even he walked over with a smile that never faded. Akbar could only shake his head to see his sister's behavior.
Until not long running, they could see if it turned out that the grandfather who promised to buy Erika's painting was indeed displaying his painting.
"Assalamualaikum grandfather" said Erika
The old man immediately turned to Erika.
"Vaalaikumsalam. What is it, want to buy or sell?" ask the old man.
"I'm selling cake. You can see grandpa first" said Erika. He grabbed the painting from Akbar's hand and directly handed it to the old man.
The old grandfather's face was originally ordinary, but when the cloth covering Erika's painting was opened, her eyes seemed to sparkle beautifully.
He was amazed to see both of these paintings.
"Where's cake?" ask Erika. He's been quite wast right now. Ease his paintings sell. He did not want to disappoint these two children.
"Good, I like it. Boss likes it for sure. Moreover, this one, this flower painting is full of meaning. Did you make it yourself?" ask the grandfather. Erika smiled and nodded immediately.
"Yes cake. It's my creation" replied Erika.
Once again the old man looked at Erika's painting. His eyes circled around every beautiful carving of Erika's brush marks there.
"I appreciate five million for these two paintings" said the old man.
Erika was immediately flabbergasted hearing that.
"Five million cakes?" ask Erika. His surprised face was completely unable to cover up.
"Well, do you want it or not?" ask the grandfather.
Erika nodded quickly.
"You cake, I will" replied Erika. He was really happy, the results of his hard work were rewarded with a considerable amount. Yes, even though he used to get five million money he always got. But for now, even a thousand rupiah money feels very valuable.
Yeah, that's how hard he is now. But Erika was quite grateful, because now she could appreciate something more. Getting something with your own hard work. Without words of contempt and trivial words that came out of the mouth of his parents.
The old grandfather immediately handed the promised money to Erika.
And of course Erika accepted it with such a happy heart. So did Akbar and Ayu.
The two children were happy to see Erika happy.
"Thank you cake" said Erika.
"Yes cake, thank you again." replied Erika.
The grandfather just nodded and smiled. He immediately displayed Erika's painting among other paintings.
While Erika went with Akbar and Ayu with their happy faces.
"Alhamdulillah. This is Rezky for you too. Today we are shopping" asked Erika
"Yeay... lollipop" Ayu immediately shouted with excitement, making Erika laugh funny looking at him.
"Father.you're a habit" grumbled Akbar.
"What's up. Let's go shopping. What do you want to eat ?" erika asked as she rubbed Akbar's head for a moment.
Akbar looked at all the food vendors there. And his eyes were fixed on the seller martabak Bangka who was around there.
"Martaback?" ask Erika
Akbar smiled bitterly and nodded.
"OK ayok later after this we shop for clothes and also your school supplies" said Erika.
"School?" tanya Akbar was surprised
Erika laughed and nodded.
"Well, you want to go to school?" ask Erika
"But the school is expensive" said Akbar sounding so soft.
Erika smiled and grabbed Akbar's shoulder
"You should go to school. So that if you are big, you can be a successful and happy personin Ayu. You want to change your life so you don't live on the streets" asked Erika
Akbar nodded slowly.
"So I'm not going to make a lot of money for you to go to school, Ayu is still five years old, so next year she's just going to school. Well now, you first. No matter what is late, it is important you are school and smart" said Erika again.
Akbar smiled and nodded.
"Thank you brother. Akbar promised, Akbar will be a pinter school and can be proud of his brother later" said Akbar with confidence. Erika was really happy to see her.
Because really, for the rest of her life, Erika just wants to do something that is beneficial to the people around her.
Especially for Akbar and Ayu. The child who entertained Erika at a time like this.
And that afternoon, Erika brought Akbar and Ayu to eat the food in the bazaar. They eat and drink. Even Erika no longer cared about her current health. The happiness of the two children was enough for him.
Ayu was so excited, especially when Erika bought her a new doll. He hugged the doll all the way. One lollipop in her hand, and that was enough to make her happy.
Well... being a blessing to others turned out to be so beautiful, even though now she is wasted and hated by everyone.
But at the very least, he could still make a smile on the face of a stranger who had nothing to do with him.
"Erika.." Jn...."
the sound of someone making Erika who was packing their food immediately turned her head to the sound.
His eyes blinked as he looked at Nindi and the Princess who were standing looking at him with a surprised look.
"You're Erika, right?????" nindi asked as if she could not believe it.