I'm a Savings Woman

About Children

PoV Author's

Today Reyhan is so happy because he is going on vacation to a village where Oma and her Opa who are both Ammar's parents have been waiting for him and also Sofia in Papa Ammar's birth village. The village was close to the mountains, so the weather was cold and cool. Reyhan, Sofia and her parents left and finally reached the village at 12:00 p.m.

Reyhan's stomach was hungry and he was thirsty too.

"Papa, I'm hungry." Reyhan, 7 years old.

Ammar then invited them to find lunch in the area around there. There are a lot of street vendors. Starting from meatballs and typical food in the area.

"What do you want to eat?" Ask Fara to her two children.

"I want to eat meatballs." Reyhan said enthusiastically.

While the real Sofia doesn't really like her holiday agenda going to the village it still seems uninspired.

"Whatever." The reply.

"Come Sofia. Isn't this fun? You can have a new experience, baby. Once in a while, you have to get out of the urban hustle and bustle with a vacation to a village with fresh air and beautiful scenery." Fara tried to convince Sofia that everything would be fun.

"If it's fun, why should only me and Reyhan live there with Oma and Opa, while Mama and Papa have to go back to town instead? What's so good about living in a village, there's definitely no signal for the internet." Sofia Protest.

Ammar just shook his head to hear the words of his eldest daughter.

"You're definitely gonna love it, Princess." Ammar.

"Papa... Stop calling me Princess. I'm 9 years old, I'm not a 5 year old kid." Sofia protests again.

"Blah... Blah... Blah..." Reyhan's chirps that make Sofia even more upset.

"It's been... It's been... Now let's order the food. Oma and Opa must have been waiting for you." Fara Say.

After they finished eating, they left. Although they were so tired when they arrived at Opa and Oma's house in the village, it turns out that there were already many families waiting for Reyhan, Sofia and her parents.

"A lot of people are coming, Ma, Pa." Reyhan said enthusiastically.

Papa Ammar is from the village. But in his youth, he went to work in the city and until finally succeeded and married to settle in the city and become a successful person. But Papa Ammar never forgot his hometown to make him specifically build a house there even though he himself has lived in the city.

Papa and Mama Ammar have arrived two days earlier than Ammar, Fara and their two children.

After having a good night with the families and also the neighbors, they immediately rushed to rest in their respective rooms. Especially Sofia who has not felt how exciting her holiday in the village.

While Reyhan who since the beginning has been very enthusiastic, immediately played with children his age after asking permission to both parents.

"Ma, Pa, I want to play first." Reyhan said to his parents who were sitting in the living room with Oma and his Opa.

"Alright, but remember to be careful." Fara Say.

"Siska, Roni, take care of Reyhan please." Opa Arman, Papa Ammar.

"Good." Answer the two boys who are Reyhan's distant cousins.

Reyhan started playing in the fields. While playing there, there are friends of Reyhan's cousins who live in the village. Reyhan was introduced to some of his cousin's friends and they played with great excitement.

Reyhan did not expect it turned out to play there is very fun. One of the fun games is when they play near the waterfall. There is a small river used by his cousins and his cousin's friends swimming. Reyhan hesitated to enter the river because he was not very good at swimming.

"Reyhan look here, we're swimming when the water is fresh." Siska Reyhan's cousin.

"Yes, come on Reyhan." Roni.

Ammar often told Reyhan when he was a child he often played water and swim in the small river if the school holidays when taken by Opa Arman. Ammar and his friends used to play there. So Reyhan was curious how fun it is to play water.

"Hw.... A city boy like him dares to jump and swim into the river." Knock one of the kids from behind.

Reyhan became annoyed to hear the boy speak like that to her. These were all firsts for Reyhan so he felt doubtful and a little scared. Indeed, if at home he more often play gadgets and watch television because there is no river and waterfall like in this place.

Reyhan thought that if he did not try now, he would regret it.

Her parents often reminded Reyhan to learn to swim. His Ammar Papa, once said to him.

"Reyhan, swimming can train courage and confidence."

But Reyhan kept dodging and said, "later Pa. I get a lot of PR from school."

Now Reyhan just realized that the invitation of the Papa to learn to swim is indeed important for him. He now lacks confidence. Reyhan also promised from now on if the Papa invites him to exercise, he will certainly immediately do his Papa's advice.

I don't know why Reyhan really likes to procrastinate everything. He wants to change better and be more disciplined. Reyhan soon regained his senses from the daydreams and answered the taunts of the friends who were waiting for him to plunge and from the riverbank.

"Who's afraid.... I'm brave." Reyhan.

Reyhan wants to prove that a city boy like himself is a brave boy and must fight fear and also doubt in him. Then Siska and her cousin Roni waited and encouraged her from the river.

"OK get ready... Watch out Iron Man glides." Reyhan.

Byurrs.....

The splashing sound of river water as Reyhan jumped in.

"Reyhan, you're cool." Screaming at the other friends.

All day they play and laugh together, until it is not felt if they have passed hours. When they were hungry, they ran to the garden. In the garden there are many fruits. They also pick fruits that are many kinds, ranging from rambutan fruit, sapodilla, apples and also citrus fruits.

'Well delicious if you want to eat fruit stay pick ya!' inner Reyhan.

While at home, Fara was already so worried because Reyhan had not returned after nearly five hours. He felt sorry for allowing Reyhan to leave.

"How's this Ma, Pa. Why hasn't Reyhan come back yet?" Fara said worriedly.

"Calm down, baby." Said Mama-in-law Fara.

"Ammar, let's go to the river. Maybe the kids are playing there." Opa Arman.

"No, what I said. The holidays here are not good. Look now, instead of making fun there's even a problem." Sofia who was still busy staring at the screen of her phone.

Just as Ammar and Opa Arman were about to walk, Reyhan and the other children were seen walking closer to the house. Fara, Ammar and the others were silent looking at Reyhan who seemed to laugh cheerfully with his clothes still looking wet.

"Tomorrow to play again." Reyhan yelled at his new friends.

All the other children nodded and each went home. While Reyhan moved closer to the Mama whose eyes already looked watery worried about him.

"Ma, look what I brought. I brought Mama apples, oranges and rambutans." Reyhan said cheerfully.

But right when he saw his mama's sad face, Reyhan was confused especially when Fara immediately hugged him so tightly.

"Mama why?" Reyhan asked confusedly.

"Waaah... Where did you get this fruit?" Ask Sofia.

"In the garden." Reyhan's reply was brief.

"Are you okay, baby?" Ask Reyhan.

"It's okay Ma. I'm really happy today. Look, my clothes are wet from bathing in the waterfall. Keep me going to the orchard picking fruit right from the tree, and....."

Reyhan continued to recount all his playing experiences on the first day he arrived in the village. Hearing Reyhan's story, making Sofia so curious to come play the next day.

In the village Reyhan and Sofia stay for 3 days. While Papa and Mama they went home the next day after dropping off Reyhan and Sofia because both of their parents had to return to work in the city and could not linger in the village.

"Remember, don't play until you forget about time. Do not play in the deep river. Don't..."

"Yes Ma, yes...." Reyhan and Sofia are tired of hearing messages from Fara before returning to the city.

"Calm down, there's Mama and Papa." Said Mama-in-law Fara who could finally make Fara feel calm.

During their vacation with Opa and Oma in the village, Reyhan and Sofia gain weight because they both eat their Oma cuisine which tastes really good.

Sofia, who initially disliked the holiday, was finally able to enjoy everything with great pleasure.

"Hmmm.... It's really good, Oma." Reyhan said with a grin.

"Yes Oma." Sofia.

While Oma they just smile at the words of Reyhan and Sofia. After a few days they stayed there it was time for them to return to the city because the school holidays were over.

The last day in the village was Opa they took them around somewhere. After arriving there Reyhan and Sofia saw a lot of cows. It turned out that the place was a cattle and goat farm belonging to the Opa Arman family that was there.

Reyhan and Sofia were taught how to milk and drink fresh cow's milk. After returning from the cattle farm, in the evening they were invited to see the night market.

There Reyhan and Sofia play the flywheel. Then they bought snacks and went home because they were tired, and they fell asleep.

...----------------...

Time really seems to go by so fast. The children of Faradina and Ammar, have begun to grow up in adolescence. Their eldest daughter Sofia is now 14 years old. Reyhan is only 12 years old. This makes Ammar become much more protective of his eldest daughter compared to Faradina who can still casually face the attitude of her children who began puberty.

Today Sofia came home from school with a very cheerful face. He rushed into the house wanting to meet his Mama and Papa immediately.

"Mama, my friend told me they'd come to our house to stay the night." Sofia said as she walked into the kitchen after school.

"Miss Sofia, Mama Non is in the workspace with Mr." Said a servant to Sofia as she walked into the kitchen.

"All right, thanks Bi. I'm going there." Sofia said with a cheerful face.

After that, Sofia ran towards her parents' office and she went straight into the room after opening the door.

"Mama, Papa, I'm going in." Sofia.

Sofia sees that her parents are busy with their work.

"Mama and Papa are always busy with your work." Sofia Protest.

Ammar and Fara could only smile looking at their Princess.

"Oh yes Mama, my friends will come here to stay the night. Does Mama allow it?" Ask Sofia.

He then chose to sit on a sofa in the work room while looking at his parents who are still busy with their work.

"Okay baby, Mama would of course allow." Faradina said without looking at Sofia as her eyes kept on her computer screen.

Ammar looked at his daughter and asked her.

"Darling, who's coming?" Ammar asked his daughter.

"My friends Pa. They'll be here in a few minutes." Sofia said with a smile.

"What's a boy friend too?" Tanya Ammar was starting to worry.

"Yes Papa, they are also my friends." Reply Sofia relax.

"No, they're not allowed here at night." Ammar said firmly.

Sofia's face suddenly turned upset after hearing Papa's words. Fara, who realized that, began to take her eyes off her computer screen.

"Stop this Ammar. We already know that they are all friends of Sofia. So there's nothing to worry about." Faradina.

Sofia's face turned cheerful again after hearing the defense of her Mama. Suddenly the bell on the main door of the family home rang. Fara immediately asked Sofia to go and open the door. Sofia ran to open the door and greeted her friends.

"Fara, this is not all good. You're giving too much freedom to kids who are only 14. He doesn't understand enough about all of this. At the age of this teenager, it is not appropriate for him to get along with boys too much. Moreover, we as parents to free him to invite his male friend to stay at home." Ammar began to argue with Faradina.

"Calm Ammar. Even if I give him freedom, he will definitely not cross his line. And you know what's best for both of our kids. So you don't have to worry too much." Fara said with a smile.

Meanwhile in the living room...

"Sister... Did you bring your friends home?" Reyhan asked with a smile as he entered the house.

Ammar also smiled looking at his older sister's friends.

"It's true that my sister is the most adorable." Sofia said as she pinched Reyhan's cheek.

"Stop this brother. It won't take long for me to avenge Brother. Just remember the business of all of Brother." Reyhan whispered it in Sofia's ear.

"What did she say Sofia?" Ask Sofia's friend to her.

"My sister just said that she wanted to go to her room because she was already sleepy." Sofia said with a fake smile on her lips.

The voice of the person arguing sounded from upstairs. All the children stared upstairs.

"Sofia your parents seem to be fighting. Aren't you going to stop them?" Say friends Sofia again.

"They're! The time for them to be able to reconcile was less compared to the time they fought. It always happens. They don't actually fight. Even if they fight, then it only takes a few minutes to reconcile." Reyhan said as he stepped upstairs playing with the phone in his hand.

A few minutes passed....

Ammar and Fara went downstairs with cheerful faces and smiles on their lips.

"Welcome to the children. Have fun here." Ammar said with a smile.

"really? Om and Aunt are really an amazing couple." Say Sofia's friends by lifting their thumbs together.

Seriate...