
Blue skies with white clouds soaring high adorn the horizon. As planned, today Fazila and I went to Jakarta with one of Nyai Latifa's domestic assistants.
"Heyai, Fatimah does not need to be accompanied by anyone! Doesn't Nyai know me well?" I insist on not bringing one of Nyai Latifa's domestic assistants. Simplicity and self-reliance have been ingrained in my life.
"Who wants to hear your opinion? Accept whatever Nyai gives, don't you always say Nyai just like your mother. Is Nyai just like a mother to you that's why you dare to argue with me? Do you dare to argue with me if I'm really your mother?" Nyai Latifa looked at me with a gaze I could hardly describe.
The sharp gaze that came from the netra of his shade seemed to pierce the fur of my heart. I think Nyai Latifa is sad. I wanted to cry with her, but my tears couldn't come out in the airport crowd.
"You and Miss Melan will stay at the Pesantren Kiai Hasan's brother. Fazila will stay in the dorm, you can visit Fazila every day and Melan's mom will do all your work." Connect Nyai Latifa.
The middle-aged woman hugged me with tears. For the first time I saw Nyai Latifa saddling it.
"Why is Ummi crying? These are the happiest moments. Our granddaughter Fazila would do a very noble thing, instead of taking off Fatimah and her daughter with a smile, Ummi instead cried like a child who lost his toy." Guyon Kiai Hasan giving a brown handkerchief to Nyai Latifa.
"Ummi happy bii... It's just that Ummi can not control the emotions that exist. Please let Ummi go this time. Don't say anything until they both leave." Reply Nyai Latifa with a fairly calm tone of voice.
Kiai Hasan could only quietly hear his wife's short words. When the wife has shown her power men can only mutter.
"Doctor Araf is looking for you? Don't forget to say goodbye to him!" Call Kiai Hasan again.
I had intended to find Doctor Araf, thank God he appeared in front of me without having to look for him in the crowd. He's not alone, there's Fazila in his trunk.
"Miss Fatimah! Once you reach Jakarta, you will be invited by my best friend's secretary. You're gonna stay in the apartment, except Fazila's gonna stay in the dorm."
"Doctor Araf doesn't have to worry about us, Kiai Hasan and Nyai Latifa have everything set up."
"Oohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... Really true?" Ask doctor Araf, he looks disappointed because I refused to live in the apartment that maxed out.
"My best friend is a good man. I wish I could introduce you to him, unfortunately you can't, I said like this because today he's going to visit for the first time." Doctor Araf said softly, he looked sad, a second later he ducked with a long sigh.
"There will be another day, God willing, we will all meet." Reply with a smile to the man who always does good to my sweet daughter.
I was a little surprised, my memory of the conversation that occurred before boarding the flight collapsed instantly. The plane we were on shook for a moment as clouds rose around us, 15 minutes away from our landing, and all passengers were ordered to wear seatbelts.
The height of the plane is getting lowered, I was worried before flying to Jakarta, thankfully my worries about Fazila who felt uncomfortable did not happen, the sweet child even looks enthusiastic to enjoy our first flight.
Shortly after the announcement of the pilot about the plane to land, Garuda Indonesia finally arrived safely at Soekarno-Hatta Airport.
I quickly led Fazila, accompanied by Nyai Latifa's maid. It was my first trip, it felt like a big rock was stuck in my heart. There was restless and uneasyness that suddenly filled the recesses of my soul.
I myself do not know where the strange feeling came from and made it difficult for me, what decision came to this city right or wrong I really do not know!
Jakarta, I'm here. Please, be good to me and my daughter. I watered in my heart while breathing out, relieved.
"Welcome to Jakarta." Greet the oriental-faced officer. I'm estimated to be around 35.
"Thank you." I reply slowly while smiling at him.
After taking the baggage, I came out while leading Fazila. My sweet daughter looks troubled walking in the crowd, she walks still need support to be able to stand up straight, I had wanted to hold her. Out of nowhere a graceful girl greeted me while carrying a board that read my name.
"Miss Fatimah, welcome to Jakarta." Greet the graceful girl with a friendly smile.
"Oh yeahaah!" I answered briefly, I was a little nervous, probably because I didn't know him yet.
Doctor Araf?
I smiled at the name of the graceful girl in front of me. My gratitude is growing to Doctor Araf. He's a good guy. Since I knew him many good things have happened.
"Is Miss Fatimah hungry?" Klima asked while looking at me.
"Mii. Fazila's hungry!" Connect Fazila who is sitting in the back seat.
"Ooo... Did ya? All right, we're gonna have a pretty sister find a nice place to eat." I said with a smile.
I was really amazed by the sight before my eyes, what a great gift of God. The beauty of Jakarta filled my sense of sight, the towering buildings along the road we passed looked amazing, the four-wheeled vehicles snaking along the road made me a little dizzy.
A jam? I think the flood that flooded the road that was the source of the traffic jam this afternoon, even though there was no complaint from my mouth. Complaining will only add to the problem, not solve the problem.
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"Hay Arjuna's..." Araf ran towards me, grabbed my body, and gave a small bump on the chest of my field.
"Waws... It's stunning! Great entrepreneurs are in front of me, and I'm honored for that!" Araf waged his ridiculous goyonan. He laughed off, whether he was happy or just pretending to be happy I couldn't interpret it.
I could only smile listening to the nonsense that came out of Araf's lips, even though everything he said was not wrong.
"Are you sure you want to stay at my official house?"
"Yes." Yeah." I reply with a thin smile. Hearing my short answer Araf was seen sighing.
"You sure you won't be disappointed?" Araf again elaborated on his question.
Bobby who was busy driving was also worried. His focus is split, between driving and his master's insecurities.
"My official house is very small...! In fact, the bathroom in your mansion is incomparable to her." Just keep Araf on.
"Do you think I'm a child who will cry when bad things happen around me?" For a moment I looked back at Araf's face.
Staying at Araf's house, I won't get any luxuries. At least this is much better than staying in a luxury hotel but feels suffocating.
"Are you not sane? Why are you smiling at an empty house." My protest saw Araf's ridiculous behavior as the car we were riding in passed by the simple house.
"You say that because you don't know who owns that simple house!" Araf smiled again as he imagined the perfect beauty of the woman of his dreams.
"His owner is the Angel of heaven. She was beautiful, gentle, kind, and of course I fell in love with her at first sight." Just keep Araf on.
Hearing Araf's words suddenly I got goosebumps, a very exaggerated speech. Or maybe it's true? If that is true, is this what people say, in a thousand girls there is one who is really kind and sincere. I don't know, I don't know myself.
A lame? I'm right here! May this place bring beauty and wonder in my first visit. I nodded slowly, then closed my eyes for a moment. Netraku opened up again when he heard Araf excitedly say...
"We have arrived! This is my palace for the past few months."
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