Dusk At Ufuk Malacca

Chapter 1

ku is a Madurese-speaking East Java girl. I am determined to travel to the land of Upin Ipin in order to change my fate. I finally dared to go through the back lane, from Surabaya-Tanjung Belawan. I spent 3 days in Belawan taking care of the papers and then took the Ferry to Klang, Malaysia.

In Klang I was welcomed by Ejen and directly delivered to the employer. I'm so happy. Once there, I immediately worked for a Chinese employer without mastering the Malay language.

"Sari, please take that shoes off you sweep that floor" cried Mem.

"Ready," replied Sari spirit.

Shortly thereafter I brought a doormat. Hysterical is the master. I thought shoes\=keset. Just the beginning of work was angry. Si Mem (Mom) came out annoyed. I don't know if he's cursing what he's talking about in Chinese.

I quickly cleaned the floor and plucked the grass in the small courtyard of the 2nd floor. After everything was done, I threw it in the trash. I also forgot to burn it. I thought maybe with this thing my employer could love. I was so impressed by the Chinese trash. The shape is good, there are dragon carvings there are even paper burn marks. I thought it was a modern trash can.

Not yet at the main door, there was already a shout from the neighbors. Many have gathered, some even call the employer. Shortly thereafter the master arrived.

"Sari, you know what you're doing?" snapped employer.

"No Mem," I replied bowed.

"That's where the Chinese have prayers!!!".

I can only be bowed down, the master without stopping nagging me. I don't know what else later. I'll continue cleaning downstairs. Si Mem went somewhere, maybe he was stressed facing me.

I went to the bathroom to wash my clothes. God, I can't use a washing machine. I was washing my hands like in the village. Dulala, my stress employer also stress.

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I don't think I've been working 2 weeks. Already can understand shoes, cup, sudu, cold chest, dkk. One more thing that makes me dizzy. Si Mem said that it was dizzy to eat the wind bring the train anyway. I think this Mem is stressing me out to eat the wind all the way to the train as well. I pat the eel many times while gawking. After being explained by a gesture, the yassalamm turned out to swivel for the streets to ride a car. Shortly after, I fainted.

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I scratched my head that wasn't itchy. Many words are similar to my language but have different meanings. Sometimes I laugh at myself remembering words but having a bad meaning.

Once Mem told me to split the watermelon. How surprised I am, according to my language, watermelon means broken tile.

Dohlala .. it turns out watermelon. Almost I was looking for a broken tile, fortunately the Mem quickly showed it.

I learned Malay every day. But I'm afraid to ask you, Mem is angry with me. I've never seen him smile at me.

We entered the car, but again I could not open the car door. The meaning was clearly heard in the ears. It hurt but I tried not to put it in my heart.

Let me have an important heartache later I can send payday money to Indonesia. Enough of me to feel that my family needs fulfilled.

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Now I arrived at a monastery. Inside there is a huge Buddha statue with many hio in front of it. I looked in admiration and respect for other religions.

There was one thing that surprised me. A huge dragon made of tart seemed to decorate the room. I wanted to try a little, but Mem turned towards me

Soon I greet Mem's friend. He was very friendly and very good. Leave me to him because he's leaving because there's an interest.

He started talking to me and didn't forget to tell me to clean this room. Soon he showed me the cleaning tool storage so I could get to work quickly.

I started to clean the room slowly. Wrong nudge just a little, I can drop valuables.

With a slow motion, I wiped all the bnda in this room. Although I have different beliefs, but I do not act to judge them.

My job is now just a little. He seemed satisfied to see my performance. She smiled and looked at me carrying a small meal.

I also enjoyed the food he prepared. I just want to work in this place, but it seems impossible. Mem will definitely pick me up and bring her back to her house.

It doesn't feel like all my work is done, but Mem hasn't come to pick me up yet. Finally I waited and then fell asleep because this body was so tired.

I had a beautiful dream. A young man came up to me and declared that he was in love with me.

Ahh .. I was embarrassed when I answered. Suddenly my nose felt very itchy. And huaccciimmmm .. a feather duster made it into my nostrils.

Apparently Mem was already standing and ruffled his waist towards me. Soon I sat back down and was scared. Mem came at a bad time and broke my dream.

Luckily, Mem's friend explained that my work was done. Until Mem doesn't scold me.

Mem also took me home. Don't forget I thanked him. Then I entered the car and prepared to head back to Mem's house.