Dreams of Devi

Sell

"You want to go home, Dev?" Alwi came up to me, I just nodded.

"Wouldn't come with me and talk to Nindi?"

"Just go home, get some rest, Al."

"Well, come straight home." Nindi who just entered the classroom knew that I who had been holding the bag looked disappointed.

"Yes, first, yeah."

"Be careful." Alwi attacked my cheek, he had forgotten that I had just recovered.

"That's a pain" said Alwi, commenting on my grimacing expression.

"You grow pimples because of it." I pointed to a small bump that was right on the cheekbones. Please, this feels grim.

"There are those who like you again that means," Alwi chirped and laughed.

"Where there is like that, acne is influenced by hormones. Yeah, spotty times are said to be a lot of likes." I'm so happy this time Nindi defended me. Kapok, so do not carelessly joke in front of smart people.

"I'll go home first." I waved my hand and immediately left the classroom.

***

"Sir, my friend has ordered herbs. You can make it, right?" I said while enjoying lunch after school.

"This is your friend you didn't force, did you?" You seem suspicious because there are dozens of jamu orders.

"No, Sir. Devi just said, who wants to buy. That's it."

"Yes, later you look for the ingredients first in the stall. We'll make it tonight."

"Make it exaggerated, sir. Later try Devi offer it to the neighbors."

"Aren't you ashamed?"

"No. If you're ashamed, let Rehan be the nawarin hehehe."

Without waiting for a long time, the Father immediately said goodbye to look for materials to make herbal medicine. I saw Rehan who frenzied after coming home from playing because he wanted to follow the Father. I just shook his head, he thought you were going far away, what?

I thought all the kitchen furniture was done this morning. I found a few spoons and dishes lying in the wash. I have the intention to rest after eating. I can't leave those dirty things.

I've heard of mothers' curses. She said the work of housewives is endless. Yeah, and I feel it now. With kitchen furniture, attention is currently focused on clothesline that already looks dry. Mumpung loose, who knows this there is another busyness and did not have time to lift the clothesline.

"Bak Devi!" Rehan welcomed me who was in a state of turmoil carrying a clothesline. He showed me something in his hand.

Immediately I brought the dry clothes to the basket in the house. Rehan seemed to be following me, eager to show the things he was carrying.

"What is that, Re? my many.

"Es cream. Ma'am don't ask. Kan, it's sick!"

I'm pissed off. Then why keep following me if you don't want to share a bit. The ice cream in the cup looked very tempting. Basis, Rehan! I wanted to taste it.

"Tumben Mr buyin the big size?" Yes, you rarely buy ice cream, especially large ones.

"It was not you who bought it, it was loved."

"Dicates who?"

"I don't know, his father was Mbak Devi."

"His father Alwi," said the Father who seemed to bring a large office of groceries.

"Kok, see Alwi's father?"

"It just so happened to meet at the store. There is Alwi too" explained the Father.

"Oh, so."

"Actually you also want ice cream. But I refuse, you've just recovered, all right."

"Yes, Sir. We're making the clock now?" askaku while opening your grocery bag. It turns out that you buy a lot of materials to make herbal medicine.

"Mother is there money? How, buy a lot?"

"Alhamdulillah, our peanut plants are being pushed by the besiegers. I have a little leftover, others for your school needs are the same Rehan," explained Mr.

"Have you harvested, sir? So buy a new bag later?" Rehan cheered happily as you answered his question with a nod.

"When, sir?" ask Rehan again.

"When, Re. Your bag is still good, you know," I'm telling you.

"Yes, later, yeah!" It must be really nice of Rehan.

***

At four o'clock in the afternoon the herbs made were ready and had just gone through the boiling process. You just make a little herbal medicine that will be sold to neighbors. He said, for the school will be made later tonight.

You asked me and Rehan to take a shower and pray Asar. The plan after the herbs get cold will be offered to the neighbors. Rehan was ready first, he was waiting for me in front of the furnace.

"About to take, sir?" rehan asked a peek at the herbs packed in small plastics.

"Already, try to offer it to the neighbors, yes, Nduk."

Not too much medicine prepared by me. Actually there is shame, but Rehan said against his embarrassment. In front of Bu Lastri's house happened to be some people who were gathering to chat. Rehan asked me to offer them.

"Nuwun sewu, ma'am, please who is interested in tamarind firefly herbal medicine," said I.

"Still anget, yeah. Want one, Mommy." Mrs Lastri took a pack and paid straight away. Thank God it has reduced by one.

"Nobody wants to buy this? Seger, you know, the jam," said Bu Lastri trying to invite other mothers to buy.

"I want three, Ma'am. Make my son at home."

Rehan is passionate about serving, he helps put your ordered herbs in plastic bags.

"This is Miss Devi selling today, huh?" ask Miss Lastri.

"Yes, Mom. Thank God someone bought it."

"How much, tho, Ma'am?"

"Live three, Mom."

"Mbak Titi, stop by here. I love jamu!"

Rehan nudged my arm, he kind of gave me a code.

"What's up, Re?"

"There's julid's mom."

"Mom Titi?"

"Yes, who else."

Ms. Titi approached Bu Lastri. Honestly, I'm lazy to meet this neighbor. He will certainly comment at length to me. I'm ready if he's going to look for the shortcomings of the herbs made by Father.

"What are you, Jeng?"

"You sour turmeric. Mama Devi's father made it." Mom Titi looked at me and Rehan in turn.

"No boy?"

"Enak! Just commented."

Ms. Titi sat down and immediately drank the medicine given by Mr. Lastri. Rehan and I haven't left because they're waiting for the payment from Miss Lastri. I'm curious to wait for Ms. Titi's reaction, she's like a cook-race jury ready to judge participants.

"Enak, anyway. I don't think it's this good. It's good to put it in the fridge, right."

Basic Bu Titi, want to admit if it's delicious there must be something criticized.

"Eh, why are you guys still there?" ask Lady Titi to me and Rehan.

"I haven't given them money yet. Wait, yeah, Le, Nduk." Me and Rehan just nodded.

Lastri said goodbye to enter the house to take the money. Here there are still Ms. Titi and other mothers who are still busy discussing topics that I do not know.

"Oh my God, your acne is going to grow, huh, Dev?"

I smile. It seems like Ms. Titi deliberately made a loud noise for other people to see me. And that made me the center of attention.

"Already a teenager, should begin to maintain body health including the face. High School is still dull."

"Yes, Mom. Emang Devi if at home used to use body soap for face washing."

"That's not good for the face, astaghfirullah!"

"What's up, Mom? How, splashy?" Bu Lastri who was new from home was amazed by the behavior of Ms. Titi.

"This, you know, Devi. His face was dull a lot of pimples."

"Thank you, Mom. I'll take care of it." Rehan and I just left after Miss Lastri gave me the money. Just let Ms. Titi think I'm being disrespectful. He's a lot disrespectful actually.