From Comfortable to Love

Chapter 1 - The Beginning

"Am I accepted, sir?" Nervously Tania asked the man who was the labor dealer where she enrolled, his name was Hermanto.

Tania knew Mr. Hermanto from his schoolmates, because he also gave the job to his friend. Working in the City as a Household Assistant, with a hefty salary.

Mr. Hermanto then put down a paper containing Tania's self-data form, his gaze very sharp towards the girl. I don't know what he noticed, his eyes moved from top to bottom as if looking for reproach in Tania. Very make a difference.

Tania's a pretty girl. Given a little polish it will look beautiful. Although his body is not so contained alias krempeng he can also be included in the category that Pak Hermanto needs to see from his sweet face. Than nothing at all, thought Mr. Hermanto.

"Are you sure?" Ask the man seriously.

Although hesitant, but Tania's determination is round. He wanted to treat his sick mother. Only the mother he has in this world. The shadow of his mother's aging face further rounded his resolve.

The middle-aged man who was in front of Tania then stood up, surrounding the girl still with a sharp gaze. I don't know what kind of category he wants, but Tania hopes he can get this job. Because only this job does not have many conditions, while he is only a High School graduate. Nowadays, it is very difficult to find a job. After all, whatever his work is important is a blessing. Aye, right?

"Jas. Tomorrow I'll take you to the city. Prepare yourself."

Like getting a breath of fresh air, Tania was very happy to be given this opportunity.

"Thank you very much, sir." A smile non-stop expands on his lips.

"Yes. You can go home. I'll pick you up tomorrow."

"Good, Sir. Thanks again."

Tania rushed home, impatient to deliver this good news to her mother. His mother must be happy. Although Tania actually applied for this job without the mother's knowledge.

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Tania, she is an ordinary country girl who lives together with her mother in their small hut. His father had long died, so that he and his mother had to live without a powerful man who became a complement to the family.

Tania-Bu Ayu's mother, has been sick for a long time, although she always tried to look strong, but Tania knew the woman's soul was so fragile. When thinking about the figure of the mother, Tania's tears always urged breaking through to fall by itself.

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"Lady..." Call Tania softly to her mother who is sewing clothes.

"Home home, son?"

"Yes, Mom." Tania then kissed the back of Bu Ayu's hand that had begun to wrinkle. Hands that always make a living to meet their daily needs.

"I want to give you some good news, Mom." Tania was very excited, making her mother very enthusiastic about listening.

"What news, son?"

"Tomorrow I'll go to town. I've been accepted to work, Mom."

The look on Bu Ayu's face changed instantly. He stopped his sewing activities. No sign of pleasure or excitement. Even now, he turned his face away like he was enduring sadness.

"Mom? I'm sorry I didn't tell Mom that I applied for a job." Tania clasped her mother's hand. The body of the woman before him shook. Sobs began to sound.

"Mom" Tania couldn't help but cry. Immediately he hugged the weak body of Ayu's mother. He rubbed his mother's back and calmed her down.

"Mother is not wrong, all I need now is Mom's blessing. If you are happy, then God will be glad."

In Tania's arms, Ayu's mom nodded but her tears were unceasingly flowing.

"I promise I'll treat Mom to recovery, and change the state of our family, Mom."

"Mom will always wish you all the best, son. May what you aspire to achieve and you may achieve."

"Thank you, Mom. Your prayer will be my provision."

'Mother is my amplifier.'

*****

Morning, morning,

The weather looks cloudy. The sky was dark, as if it was going to rain soon.

Tania pushed her wheelchair on Bu Ayu, and for a year her mother had been unable to walk because her legs had suddenly become paralyzed. Tania took her mother to Rohimah's mother's house, she was the closest neighbor to them. She was a widow living alone.

As they talked about last night, Ayu ma'am will be entrusted to Rohimah ma'am. Ms. Rohimah who is a good person does not mind if Ms. Ayu who has to stay with him, even Ms. Rohimah feels happy because she has friends in her house.

Of course, Tania still knew herself. He would send his mother and mother lek it money every month when he paid.

While waiting for an invitation, Tania and her mother sat down while holding hands. Much advice from the mother that he instilled in his heart and will always remember.

Until a black sedan car stops right in front of Tania's house. Mr. Hermanto emerged from the car, wearing a black suit and sunglasses. He seemed to be alone without a single person.

Tania kissed her mother and vice versa. Although heavy heart, it should be strong.

"Take care of yourself" said Ms. Ayu to let go of her son.

"Yes, Mom too."

Tania kissed the back of her mother's hand and Rohimah's mother, then rushed into the car while carrying a bag containing makeshift clothes, because it seemed like Mr. Hermanto could not wait any longer.

Until slowly the car began to accelerate, Tania's gaze was still on her mother. Slowly the car got away, and away. His mother is now out of sight.

'Sometimes in order to achieve a wish you have to need a strong determination.'

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Illustration of the house of Rohimah