Gania & Mr. Thom

One Life

"What do you want to find Thom? There is no perfect woman in this world Thom. After all you have to be self-conscious, you are not perfect either? You're selfish, an angry handyman and of course very annoying. Please don't argue and admit it".

Mr. Thom did not answer Grandpa Hong's question because it did not need to be answered. Ever since Miss Floriana hit Pelo, Mr. Thom hasn't brought any more women home. Grandpa Hong felt desperate.

Tonight the two were having coffee together in the living room. There is no chat agenda. Thom was just taking a break sitting there for a while. Grandpa Hong then sat down and immediately asked something that Thom obviously did not like.

"Can't we talk about it tonight, Dad? Tonight let me enjoy my coffee without a debate. I'm too tired today. There's a lot of business I have to sort out. The trade war between China and America had little effect on my business".

"Business, business and business. That's always the reason you avoid marriage. Quickly tell me son, what kind of woman are you looking for?"

Mr. Thom sighed. He knew that if he wanted to not want to every day he had to engage in heavy chatter like this. But fortunately Gania came to save the situation. That means Mr. Thom doesn't have to answer his father's questions.

"After graduation, Gania wants to go back to Indonesia."

Without ba\-bi\-bu Gania immediately spoke seriously while taking a sitting position right in the middle of Mr. Thom and Grandpa Hong. Last afternoon after returning home from Peter's parents' wedding anniversary, Grandpa Hong asked where Gania was going after graduating from her art school? And it's time Gania decided.

"Gania, are you serious?" Grandpa Hong made sure.

Gania nodded. He has decided that he will return to Indonesia. Gania wants to learn the art of the archipelago. Gania also misses her hometown. Beautiful beaches, green hills, high mountains, rice fields\-paddy fields and obviously everything in Indonesia Gania longs for. Although Gania knew, there were no siblings she could turn to there.

Gania's mother hasn't been around for a long time. In short, there are no relatives to visit in Indonesia. His name is also a homeland. There must be a sense of Gania's longing for Indonesia.

"Well, yasudah then. Take Mr. Thom with you, this is Gania. I hear a lot of beautiful Indonesian women. Who knows, this kid could get a soul mate there".

"I don't agree! Gania, if you miss Indonesia. We can leave right away. But I don't want you to stay there. The reason is clear, because I cannot settle in Indonesia. My business center is here. I can go anywhere\-where indeed. But it is impossible to settle in Indonesia."

"Why Thom? Let it. Later I will join Gania to stay in Indonesia. You just stay here".

"If you all live in Indonesia, then what about me? I'm in Hong Kong alone?", Mr Thom's voice began to rise.

"Who said you were my son? There's Peter, there's Aunt Gum and there's certainly all your servants and people\-your people here. Oh yeah, there's Mamba, Pelo and Ohyen too".

Hearing Grandpa Hong Gania's words immediately disagreed. He will not be willing if Mamba, Pelo and Ohyen are left behind.

"Don't Grandpa! Mamba, Pelo and Ohyen should also come along".

Mr. Thom spoke with a high tone and a very serious face. It's actually not just Mr. Thom who can't live without Grandpa Hong and Gania. Everything is like that too. Grandpa Hong can't live without Mr. Thom and Gania. Let alone Gania, she obviously could not live without Mr. Thom and Grandpa Hong. The three of them were like 3 bodies with 1 similar life.

"At least I have decided. Gania will start teaching me about business. Sooner or later Gania has to jump into the business\-business that I have. It's important for his future. Being an artist is cool, but there is definitely no guarantee Gania can live well with her\-art works".

"What a great plan you have is Thom. I'd agree if you taught Gania business. But what about Gania's wish? He wants to learn the art of the archipelago. Art where he was born. What solution?".

"I'll find an art teacher for Gania. The art teacher 1 time 24 hours can teach Gania many things. If necessary, I will bring it directly from Indonesia. Sometimes Gania can also go to Indonesia to study. But only occasionally."

Gania understands what it means, Mr. Thom. He sat listening while stroking Pelo who had just climbed onto his lap. Gania had long guessed that sooner or later she would jump into the business world.

"Thom, do you love Gania?"

Grandpa Hong's question made Mr. Thom frown. Mr. Thom answered spontaneously.

"Of course, baby".

"And are you afraid of losing Gania?"

"Of course it is."

"Are you comfortable being near Gania?".

"What kind of question is Dad? Of course I'm comfortable\-convenient."

"Well, the last question. Do you believe in Gania".

"Of course I believe". Mr. Thom answered briefly.

"Perfect! I already know Thom's answer. I already know the answer to my question. What kind of woman do you want? The answer is obvious, you want a woman like Gania. I'll find something like Gania. Haha".

Grandpa Hong laughed widely, Mr. Thom put on a veiled face. But Gania is clearly confused. He did not know what Grandpa Hong meant. Wanted to ask but it was impossible to pause Grandpa Hong's laughter.

Mr. Thom sipped his coffee. He was getting upset again hearing his father's laughter. Just be right. She will marry a woman like Gania. Sloppy, timid, sleepy, eat a lot and obviously according to Thom Gania is not the criterion.

"Pelo, let's go. Grown-ups like them like weird. Let's just go".

Gania spoke to Pelo and immediately carried Pelo away from the living room. He did not want to get involved further in adult male chats. The gray cat's pelo\grey just stayed inside Gania's sling. Tonight Gania wants to sleep fast. This day he was tired of thinking about the fate of his friend Ahcay. It turns out that just thinking can also make a person feel tired. As long as Ahcay hasn't been found, Gania hasn't calmed down.