Heart Note

PART THREE

"Jeng Ayu, already home" said Ms Riska my neighbor who was watering plants in her yard.

"Yes" I answered.

"That Rio was in my house, I went home with me, he said waiting for his Papa but not pick me up" explained Mbak Riska made me a little surprised.

"Maybe his father was busy teaching Ma'am, so forgot to pick Rio up" I explained.

"Yes I also thought so earlier, kasian Rio wait for his Papa later so I take it home together, happened to pick up Dafa also earlier in his school, he said, uh until Rio's house forgot that he didn't hold the key to the house" explained Mbak Riska

"Yes mbak, thank you very much Ma'am has helped me, sorry Ma'am can I ask for help call Rio?" I asked Ms. Riska.

"Yaudah wait a minute Jeng Ayu" replied Ms Riska.

Not long ago Ma'am Riska returned with Rio, Rio returned home.

"Thank you very much Ma'am" once again I thank Mbak Riska.

"Yes Jeng together" replied Mrs Riska.

Rio and I went inside the house

"You called Papa" I asked Rio as we sat in the kitchen minibar.

"Udah Ma, but not answered, but I have been waiting for a long time" Rio replied.

"Why not call Mama" I asked again.

" Yes because the promise to pick up Rio is Papa, so from earlier that Rio contact ya Papa, but time wants to connect Mama eh batre hp Rio run out Ma" obviously Rio took the milk in the refrigerator.

"Maybe Papa has a lot of work dear" I said.

"Yes maybe Ma" Rio replied.

"I went to the room first Ma, wanted to take a shower" said Rio.

"You eat first son, then Mama masakin instant noodles" I bargained.

"I've eaten at Bude Riska's house" answered my son as he passed to his room.

"Darling... Rio's home?" ask my husband without greeting to enter the house.

"It's been.. Rest in the room" I replied

I continued to clean the kitchen after cooking for dinner.

"You look busy Mas, until I forget to pick up Rio" I opened my voice without leaving my dishwasher.

"So there was a meeting with the student guardians who were going to the course, I didn't have time to contact you" my husband replied as he tidied up his shoes on the shoe rack

"So Mbak Riska who brought rio home" I said.

"Rio also can not contact me because the hp battery runs out" I said again.

"Yes god.... Rio must be angry with me" he replied.

I just shrugged my shoulders not knowing.

"I have to apologize to him" Mas Leo passed towards Rio's room. And then I don't know what they're talking about.

"It's a pity I'm going to add a new menthor to my class" my husband opened the conversation while I was watching television.

"Why Mas?" my many.

"As I said earlier, there will be more students, and we lack menthor" he replied.

I'm standing in the kitchen to make Mas Leo coffee

"How do you think dear" asked Mas Leo for my opinion.

"I'm up to you" I replied from the kitchen.

"I'm also confused" he said, leaning his head against the sofa.

"It's coffee to relax" I put the coffee on the table.

"You know, baby, Rachel, my former student, is now successful in Italy" Leo said enthusiastically

"Yes I know" I replied as I sipped tea that was not hot anymore.

"So his mom's friends asked him where Rachel was tutoring music, and his mom suggested our course" my husband said.

"So, did that come to Rachel's mother's friends?" my many.

"Yes, to my confusion, they want me to teach their children myself, to be successful like Rachel" said Mas Leo.

"Why don't you try Mas" I gave a solution.

"Yes I'm afraid the kids are not like Rachel, Rachel is a smart kid and her mom is not demanding much" explained Mas Leo.

"Mas mean?" aska I want to know.

"What I'm afraid of is that it's a matter of competing with their mothers, they're socialite mothers from elite and respected families, and they're competing with each other" he explained.

I laughed when I heard Leo.

"They all asked Mas to be a mentor in all classes, piano classes, guitar classes, vocal classes" my husband looked frustrated.

"You also know, baby, every class has 3 menthor, I only teach in Piano classes because of my busy teaching at the International School" explained my husband again.

"Yes.. I try to explain the same mother, because each class has their own menthor" I said.

"It's been.. Mas has explained everything, they are insistent and they do not believe in the same menthor-menthor we" explained my husband.

"How come?" my many.

"I have a plan, to add one menthor to the piano class in my place" my husband replied.

"Then?" ask me again

"I'm going to make my own class group, I'm going to teach them in all classes, 3 times a week" my husband explained.

"Yes good..indeed how many people are there Mas?" aska I want to know.

"They are seven, four women and three men" he replied.

"Mas explained to those mothers" I said.

"Not yet, they will come again with their children next week" my husband replied.

"Socialite mothers make me dizzy" my husband said.

"You can definitely get through it Mas" I'm encouraging.

"Yes and they promised to make a donation at the course dear, if our service during teaching is satisfactory" said my husband again.

"Yes good dong Mas, it's one more improvement for your music learning guidance" said I happily.

"It's all because of you baby, I can be like this" Mas Leo rubbed my head.

"Nine years have passed" I said.

My husband nodded and hugged me and continued to thank me.

The days passed as usual, Mas Leo looked even busier now. And I picked up Rio more after school. My business also went well, our company's production also increased from week to week.

Today is Sunday, my family and I are spending time at home. Do activities together, such as cleaning the backyard and gardening.

Sunday is the day we always wait for after six days busy with each other's work.

Like today, after tired of gardening in the front garden this morning, by afternoon like this we spent watching tv series while enjoying my favorite brownie cake, made by myself.

The house bell rings

"Let Rio aja who is open ma" Rio also ran towards the door.

"Grandmother.." cried Rio, making me and Mas Leo look. We stood up and walked towards the door.

"Mother?" greet my husband while kissing his hand and accompanied by a hug.

My in-laws smile.

"Kok Mommy doesn't want to come let us pick you up at the airport" I said, kissing her hand.

"Surprise for Mother's son and mother's favorite grandson" he replied without looking at me.

"Motherwise" asked my husband, taking Kbu to the tv room.

"Healthy dong, although old like this you must stay healthy" replied Mother-in-law.

"Well, that's Mom's bag carrying a room yes" my mom ordered me. I smiled as I carried my bag to my room.

"Let's go" stop Leo.

"Ehhh you're here with Mom, I miss you and Rio" said Mother.

I sat down next to Rio, after making the mother-in-law a tea that was not too sweet.

"Where are you and Rio healthy, right?" ask Leo.

"We are healthy ma'am, there is Ayu who always takes good care of us" Mas Leo replied as he looked at me.

"Do working women have time to take care of children and husbands?" timpal Mother insinuated me. Leo and Rio looked at me with pity. I replied with a smile, meaning I was okay.

Mom told me without involving me.

That's how my mother-in-law, she never liked me from me and Mas Leo was dating. From the time she was always cynical with me, I still kept on holding on because I was sure mom would change as time went on. At the beginning of the marriage only Father-in-law and Leo's brother considered me a family. As for Mother, never considered me part of her family, whatever I did was always wrong in her eyes. When you were alive, you always stood up for me and scolded your mother. Until finally, Mas Leo and I wandered into the capital leaving our jobs there, when Mas Leo was really angry with the behavior of Mother treating me.

Our departure had the support of our father and Karina his only brother Mas Leo. Mas Leo's relationship continued to stretch, until finally the father was sick and advised Mas Leo to take care of his mother and sister if the Father was not there. After the meeting of Leo and Dad, you finally breathed your last five years ago. After the departure of the father, mas Leo tried to make friends with the past mother who treated me badly, until now the relationship between Mom and Mas Leo improved. But not with me, from the time I never changed my treatment, I tried to be patient, and I'm sure one day you'll change. It's been 15 years of our marriage, already 14 years of age Rio, Mother still remains the same as before. Never considered me his family.

Apart from my daydream, I stood up and walked towards the kitchen. I'm planning on preparing for a special dinner tonight, to welcome Mother-in-law's arrival.

"Rio Leo, how about we eat out tonight?" I sat in front of the fridge and heard Mom say.

"Judah if you want" replied my husband.

"Darling you don't bother cooking, we'll have dinner out tonight" my husband yelled a little.

"Yes mas" I replied while putting again the ingredients that I had taken out of the refrigerator.

Mother followed me to the kitchen, and watched the contents of the kitchen, opening the refrigerator and cabinets in the kitchen.

"The ingredients are complete, who cooks? you or Leo my son?" mother said while standing next to me who was washing hands in the sink.

"Toy always cook for Leo and Rio mas, even prepare their supplies kok Bu" I replied trying to relax.

"Woman CAREER is there still time for family?" ask Mom with emphasis on the word CAREER.

I smiled and went to my room to get ready.

I'm dressed up in front of the dresser, please,

"You look beautiful whatever you wear" said Mas Leo while choosing clothes to wear. I just smiled at her words.

"Papa's mom is ready" my husband said as we exited the room.

"Mom's ready?" my many.

Mom didn't answer my question.

"Let's go" Mas Leo shifted the mood.

We followed Mas Leo to the car and did not forget I locked the door.

When I was about to get into the car next to Mas Leo who was about to drive, Mom quickly went in first and closed the door. I took a deep breath and sat down next to Rio.

We also went to a five-star restaurant that is quite famous in this city. Throughout the journey, the mother told me about the childhood of Leo, which made Rio very enthusiastic to hear the story of his grandmother.

"Good night Rahayu's mother" said a woman in a five-star restaurant waitress uniform.

"Let me deliver Mom the shirt that Mom had booked" he asked again.

We followed him to the table.

I deliberately chose an outdoor table on the second floor, so that I could see the city with the glitter of the lights at night.

"Thank you" I replied to the woman.

"Mom know them?" ask Rio

"Yes dear" I replied

"The mother often met her business clients here dear, so they have memorized with the face of my mother" said my husband, smiling at me.

She just kept quiet and pretended not to listen. Even looking at my face he was reluctant.

Not long after that, the food we ordered came. And it's on the table.

We ate in silence tonight.

After dinner we went home and rested in our rooms.

After changing clothes I was busy preparing my clothes and Mas Leo who we will wear to work tomorrow.

Leo was asleep in a dream.

Finished preparing the clothes, I went out of the room to the kitchen to get a glass of water. When I passed my mother's room I heard Mom talking more precisely maybe she was on the phone

"You're calm and believe me, Auntie, Leo is a good son and aunty" I was a little surprised by Mother's words.

What really happened and what I wanted.

I went back to the kitchen and drank a glass of water. And fill it up again to bring it to the room.

I was so tired today, I laid down next to Mas Leo, and prepared to go to sleep.