
That morning I had to go back to work because I had taken a few days off this year. I went to my father's house and the front yard of my father's house was quite dirty. Junk leaves and flowers used in binoculars and collateral last night scattered. Plastic and food waste are everywhere. Though already provided some large garbage bins but still just litter just any. It has really become a habit and a bad lifestyle of Indonesian people.
Some workers are still seen cleaning the binoculars and I just realized that the bang Lukman plant has disappeared. Moved where huh?
"Excuse me mang.." I said as I passed the squatting fathers because they had to pass through.
"mangga oruh neng, please.." hearing such a speech automatically makes me smile. I got on the steps and then went inside the house. The atmosphere is still quite crowded. It turned out that everyone had gathered in the dining room. The long dining table and spacious dining room could accommodate us all. There are new members in our family. Lala and Doni.
"For all...." I sat down and watched everyone sitting there and my face looked very happy.
Ah...iya ..we rarely gather in this house. maybe you miss something like this. We usually gather in my house. I just realized it. We are too busy with our affairs so it is negligent to make our parents happy.pardon us father, my mind while looking at the face of the father who has been wrinkled here.
We started eating quietly, this morning I ate anything because last night I went straight to bed before dinner. Tired of whipping my physique who was unfamiliar with such activities.
"play your husband..!"dad said when Lala wanted to get rice for her. His smile was broadening, it seemed that he was happy. Ah father.pardon us, my eyes are still wanting to say a word but unable to speak.
Sister Mia never did anything like that to dad when we ate together. Even our kids never did it. Maybe Lala remembers her parents. For sure everyone can feel if this morning dad is very happy. His smile continued to expand with the facial water that radiated happiness.
I saw that Mia's face changed a little like regret for not being able to be like Lala's sister. Everyone has a different personality and I can understand that. May there be no jealousy between us and may all get along.
After eating I went to the kitchen and saw the activities of the mothers there. Some of the neighboring mothers were seen cleaning up the equipment used yesterday. Some are making dishes, some are preparing food and some are cleaning.
"breakfast first to the mothers.....! " said sister Mia who suddenly was beside me while rubbing her stomach.
"sister..sister rest first..! from yesterday the barren pace did not stop. Take the vitamins, brother! " i'm a little worried about my sister-in-law. And thank God the content is not fussy and can be invited to work together.
"yes, I'm going to sleep two days and two nights. No one bothers you..!" he said while pinching my cheek. Lina and I have always been treated that way by sister Mia. Makes us sometimes want to hide with him.
"later if there is anything to ask Lukman or his wife yes mothers! Thank you so much for being helped and I apologize for not being able to say anything. Just thank you" his words were arranged as if already in a briefing by bang Alif.
"sama ustadzah.
"that means a lot to us. Don't call me mothers if we ask for help again"
Brother Mia smiled and said
"What is there to eat, please mothers, do not hesitate!"
"iya ustadzah. If we have eating problems, we should not be told to. We're experts.." and grrrrrrrr.r.
"i have a rest first, mothers. Let's not be homelinized with this doctor ma'am." he glanced at me who was just standing by his side.
"if there is anything, ask Lukman or his wife...."
"well ustadzah .." Mia reviewed the smiles and left them and called Lala who was cleaning the dining table. Lina seemed to be in front with the men, I don't know what's up with her.
"this will be shared by one if the mothers say goodbye home. Don't forget to say thank you and apologize yes." sister Mia gave instructions to sister Lala . I saw the contents of the package there is rice, oil, noodles and leftover pastries that are still safe for consumption.
"oh yes, the dishwasher is called Bik Rosidah who wears a black veil, love the envelope that has his name there!" Lala looked at the envelopes in her hand and found one that had her name . He nodded his head.
"i'll just take a break...!" said sister Mia while holding Lala's shoulder.
I saw that Lala was still a little awkward and somehow I wanted to laugh at her."I also want to go to work first, sister.." I said.
He didn't answer, but we were in his place.
I said goodbye to my father who was watching the workers from the terrace of the house higher than the yard. He looked at me like never before and then fondly stroked my head. Lina might have gone home. Lately, he has been disappearing quite often.
I also say goodbye to the lukman bang and the Alif bang that were gathering with the binoculars. They finished their work and had coffee together.
Bang Alif followed me, "last night ask Zainal to go to An's house." said bang Alif. I looked at him with a few questions, what was it, why did it seem so serious.
"we'll talk about it tonight!" bang Alif said