Distance to Heart

P a r t 43

A week after the holiday together, Andra and I agreed to move from the apartment to the house we had rented a few days before. This house is located only two houses from the Nurbaiti house. This was done on purpose because Andra and I wanted to be close to Razka, my first son who was about to enter the school world for the first time.

Although a little late to go to school in kindergarten, because of his age that has reached six years and more two months. However, for me it's not a problem because it's just a matter of documents about Razka's identity that we've just solved. As his parents, Andra and I are certainly happy to see my son grow and develop well even though we were not the two of us who took care of him all this time.

There were not many items that Andra and I brought from the apartment, only clothes, makeup tools and some kitchen tools were brought from there while household appliances and others. All will be taken from Andra's parents' house that has long been unused because Andra who prefers to live in an apartment rather than in a house left by her parents.

After all we both only rented the house for one year. In the future we both feel at home living there. Then we'll extend the term of the lease.

Tired and complicated of course me and Andra feel because they have to tidy up the goods and furniture in this new house.

Moreover, doing things like tidying up household items, it is not enough just for one day. All of those items should be neatly placed where they should be. It should be in accordance with the position and circumstances in the house. But that doesn't matter to us. Because, this is all you and I do for the sake of being able to meet Razka every day. Likewise, Razka also did not need far to be able to meet Papa and Mama just by stepping her feet from the Nurbaiti house.

Ever since Andra and I have lived near Nurbaiti's house, both Razka and Siti have been more than happy to be in that house. I also do not limit Razka or Siti whenever I can play there the door of the house will always be open to them. Even if there is no me or Andra because we are busy working. However, the key to the house proposal I have entrusted to Nurbaiti.

***

"Yang, tumben gini day is not ready. Later, you know," said Andra while shifting the chair he will sit.

"I'm off,"

"I can't, it's not a holiday?"

"Yes, yesterday afternoon Nurbaiti and the others permission to go home. She said her mother, her late husband, died,"

"Pantes Razka's here tonight again, usually 'will sleep in the house there,"

"Actually he was invited, but Razkanya refused, besides he also wanted to go to school. Maybe he's feeling excited,"

Hearing my explanation, Andra just nodded her head while continuing to put her food in her mouth. This morning I did not cook for breakfast just buy breakfast in the form of vegetable puffs and some types of fried foods. Breakfast menu like this is not good for breakfast. But if it is eaten occasionally it is not a problem.

The reason I don't cook breakfast is because I'm going to school to pick up Razka's uniform and pay off the administrative costs that are still lacking. The uniform will be worn by Razka every time he goes to school. Last night, my son said he couldn't wait to try on his new uniform.

At nine and ten in the morning, Razka and I rushed to school in a two-wheeler. Using a two-wheeler, I think is a practical solution to reach out to the school in a short time, because the distance between home and Razka school is quite efficient. Because after this school, Razka and I will go to my parents' house in another city. Besides wanting to meet the two of us. Mama will also provide home furniture for me to wear later.

After completing the school business, Razka and I immediately pumped gas into Mama's house. We planned to be there long. Maybe it could be me and Razka will stay the night depending on the decision of Andra who will pick us up later in the afternoon after he came home from work.

***

Happy Mama welcomed us both, apparently she had just finished cooking various dishes for us to have lunch. Later on during the break, usually Papa will also go home for a while to have lunch with family. Vegetable asem, potato fried sambal, tempeh, fried tofu, salted fish and sambal terasi are ready to be served on the dining table.

"Oma, I've grown up, haven't I?" razka said as soon as she wanted to shake his hand.

"Try here, Oma take a look," Mama replied as she teased her favorite granddaughter a little,"

"Mama, I'm already big, right, I'm tall too 'is the same as Papa, '" he said, turning to me

"Yes dong, honey. About a week later Razka wants to go to school, Oma," I said.

While Razka repeatedly nodded with her expanding smile, as if justifying my words.

"Razka doesn't know Oma, what to do, Razka is still confused?"

"So whatever, the important thing Razka likes and can be useful for many people. Kayak Papa with Mama," I said.

So Mama confirmed my words. The atmosphere also turned boisterous because Mama did not tire of teasing Razka. However, there was suddenly a dull sound from someone from the doorway and it certainly made the three of us shocked and simultaneously turned their heads over there.

"Well!" razka exclaimed as she ran over to Opanya who had just arrived from her office.

"This, Opa's granddaughter is so big, yes. When do you want school? papa said while holding Razka.

"A week, Opa," I said, kissing the back of Papa's hand.

Since lunch time had arrived, the four of us immediately rushed to the dining table to immediately eat the dishes that were available at the dining table. Although only a simple menu, but if eaten together with beloved family. It also tastes delicious and tempts taste.

***

At six in the afternoon, Andra just arrived at my parents' house. He deliberately slowed his time by half an hour because he did not want to be stuck in traffic on the road. How glad Razka welcomed her Papa, let alone the souvenirs that Andra brought for her. That is, a toy car that his business partner gave to Andra from Singapore.

Sontak Razka also immediately opened the cardboard wrapping and immediately played the cars with his Opanya in the middle room. While I chose to rush to the room with Andra to prepare a change of clothes for him. Because he will clean up after coming home from work.

Finished preparing clothes for my husband. I went down to help Mama in the kitchen prepare some dishes for dinner. Looks like my family and I will stay at this house last night because Andra still looks exhausted.

Of course this was welcomed by my parents because they could play as much as their favorite grandchildren. Moreover, Razka asked permission from me and her Papa. So that tonight he wants to sleep with Opa and Omanya. After performing the Maghrib prayer. Then we ate together especially there was my sister who an hour ago just returned from the campus.

After helping my sister clean up the kitchen, I rushed to the room. It feels tired my body today so it feels weak helpless when I only help Mama do homework. It's not like my family doesn't have a housekeeper to help my family do homework.

The household assistant my parents hired was two. One was returning home to visit his family while the second came in the morning and came home in the afternoon so that automatic work was done at night. It must be the house person who does it.

Hoek!

Suddenly when I opened the door the nausea and bloating felt in this stomach. I rushed into the bathroom and spewed out all the food I had eaten for half an hour. Andra who was sitting casually with a laptop on her lap just glanced at the bathroom door and her fingers were busy pressing the keyboard on her laptop. Then shortly after, there was a sound like a large object falling in there.

Gubrakk!

Spontaneous Andra was surprised and then he jumped down from the bed while calling my name.

"Well, are you okay inside?"

"Which, Kay!"

Not getting an answer, Andra then banged on the bathroom door and when the door could open. He immediately rounded his eyes wide as soon as he saw the wife was lying helplessly on the bathroom floor.

"O Allah, Kanaya!!"

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