
Nightfall. The clock shows at 19:30 WIB. Andin, Ziban, Rossie, Raditya, Meta, and Secretary Chan all sat comfortably in front of the television. They are waiting for the live broadcast of the football match.
Suddenly the door of the house, which was not locked, opened. All eyes looked towards the open door.
"Look, who's coming." (said Ziban)
"Grandma!" (special Andin)
Andin ran to his grandmother who had just arrived. He had not been to his grandmother's house for a long time. He hugged his elderly grandmother. His grandmother lives with his uncle and aunt Andin. Grandma's the only one left. The mother of Arga, indeed prefers to live with Arga's younger sister, aunt Andin. Arga certainly did not want to force the will of his mother.
At an increasingly old age, Arga freed all the wishes of his mother. He certainly did not let go of the responsibility towards his mother just like that. He gave all the sufficiency in the world to his mother. Still hoping that her mother would stay in her house. And the door of the Raharga family house, always wide open for him.
"Uncle, let's go in." (say Andin)
"No Boy Andin. Uncle will go home. Uncle's got other interests,"
"Jaga your grandmother, yes. Suddenly your grandmother wants to come to see you." (he said again)
Andin smiled at his uncle. Like saying "Yes, take it easy, uncle. Grandma I will take good care of. She's my only grandmother." His uncle smiled back at Andin. He left the house without sitting down first, even for a while.
Andin began to lead his grandmother who was walking limping, to sit with the others on the main sofa.
All who were sitting on the sofa got up from their seats. They took turns to greet his grandmother Andin.
"It's grandma. Jeje's grandmother's name." (say Andin)
Andin helps Grandma Jeje to sit on the sofa. He continued, stroking the back of his grandmother's hand. Andin loved his grandmother very much.
Andin introduces Grandma Jeje to all, especially Meta, Secretary Chan, and Raditya. Ziban and Rossie knew it. They met his grandmother Andin several times.
Meta, Secretary Chan, and Raditya greet Grandma Jeje.
"Good night, Grandma Jeje." (talk the three of them alternately)
Jeje's grandmother did not respond to any greetings from the three of them. It made them drift in each other's minds. It was Andin who noticed the unease between them. He immediately dispelled their uneasiness by raising a voice.
"Grandma hasn't had dinner yet, has she? Let Andin take you to the dining table. Andin will accompany grandma to dinner."
Andin invites Grandma Jeje to dinner. Jeje's grandmother looked at her grandson.
"What cooking?" (asked Grandma Jeje)
"Not cooked, grandma. We ordered some food from the food delivery service."
Jeje's grandmother rent Andin's ear which is tightly covered by the hijab. Instantly, all were surprised. Except Andin. He understood his grandmother. Among others, it was Ziban who was more surprised. Ah yes, rather, do not accept.
"Sir, please let go of Grandma's hand." (said Ziban)
Ziban tries to let go of Grandma Jeje's hand. However, it was successfully repelled by Grandma Jeje. Everyone was getting surprised.
"You are, yes. Should cook for yourself. You brat." (say Grandma Jeje)
Andin grimaced a little in pain. Her grandmother strengthened her jewelry. Ziban held Andin's hand.
"Are you okay, baby?"
Andin just nodded. She knew her grandmother was like that. If his grandmother felt that Andin had done something wrong or careless, Jeje's grandmother would have ripped her ear off. But he knew, behind it all, Grandma Jeje loved her grandson more. Unparalleled. Some people have their own way of loving.
"Yes Grandma, Andin's sorry."
Excuse me. Yes, a very simple but meaningful word, to Grandma Jeje. Andin did know, he just needed to say sorry, then his grandmother would stop picking at his ears.
All speechless. In each one's mind. Ziban just kept looking at the clock on the wall. Soon, the live broadcast of the football match will begin.
"Anden."
"Yes, grandma? Grandma needs anything?"
Grandma Jeje nodded. He held his throat. Indicates that right now, he is thirsty. Andin patted his eel. He regretted his act of not directly giving his grandmother water to drink.
Andin said to Grandma Jeje that he would take water for her. But Grandma Jeje refused. He didn't want Andin to get him drinking water. He wants, someone else took it.
The deg!
All pairs of eyes, staring at Raditya. Jeje's grandmother wanted Raditya to get her some drinking water.
"I'm grandma?" (asked Raditya doesn't believe it)
Raditya moved his eyeballs a little quickly. Still surprised, why from the others, she was the one chosen by Grandma Jeje.
"Gruh!"
Raditya breathed his breath. He moved to the kitchen to get some water for Grandma Jeje.
"Yeah!" (special Ziban)
He looked at the wall clock and then at the television. Live streaming of football match starts.
Suddenly Grandma Jeje held her grandson's hand. Andin asked her what her grandmother wanted. But Grandma Jeje didn't seem to want to say it. Andin understood his grandmother's movements. He then looked at Ziban who began to focus on the television screen.
"Mas."
"Hem."
"Mas!"
Ziban turned his attention from the television to his wife.
"What dear?"
"Turn off the television."
"What?!" (special Ziban)
Andin hints to Ziban that it is Grandma Jeje's wish. Ziban threw out his face for a moment. And in the end he gave up. He turned off his television. And left the live broadcast of the football match he had been waiting for.
"Andin." (say Grandma Jeje again)
"Yes, grandma?"
"Grandmother forgot to bring betel leaves."
"The betel leaves, grandma? Then what should Andin do, Grandma?"
"Buy."
Ziban caught everything first. He then told Secretary Chan to buy betel leaves that Grandma Jeje wanted. Secretary Chan immediately agreed. The clock is not too late at night. There are still some shops or supermarkets that sell betel leaves. So Secretary Chan thought.
Secretary Chan started moving out of them all. But suddenly Meta called him.
"Mas Chan."
Secretary Chan looked back. Questioning Meta why he called her, through the look in his eyes.
"I'm coming along."
Ziban, who was most visibly uneasy about his current situation, finally told Meta to come with Secretary Chan. By telling Secretary Chan to stay professional. Secretary Chan said.
"His betel leaves still have stalks, huh? The newly picked." (ask Grandma Jeje)
Instantly all swallowed their salivaries. Especially Secretary Chan and Meta. They are confused as to where they will be looking.
To speed up time, Ziban told the two of them to immediately go and get the betel leaf no matter what. That he did, because he didn't want to waste any more time. "The drama with Grandma Jeje should be over quickly! And I'll turn on the television again!" As soon as his heart spoke.
Moments passed, after the departure of Secretary Chan and Meta, Raditya appeared before them. With a tray containing three cups of drinks.
"Look Grandma, I brought a cup of water, a cup of warm tea, and a cup of coffee. Jeje's grandmother just chose."
Jeje's grandmother shook her head. He refused three cups of the drink offered by Raditya. He opened his totebag. Take a bottle with a drink. Then drink.
Instantly, all gawked in disbelief. Especially Raditya.
"It's night, let's go to sleep. Andin, grandma slept with you two, huh?" (saying Grandma Jeje)
Jeje's grandmother stared at Andin and Ziban alternately. Trying to get their consent. Yes, more precisely, forcing.
"But grandma, my secretary is looking for the betel leaf that grandma wants." (said Ziban)
"Curtain? What sirih? Let's sleep. It's already night. Grandma will sleep in your midst."
Jeje's grandmother grabbed Andin and Ziban's arms together. Rossie stared in astonishment, Andin remained silent and Ziban rubbed his head in frustration. While Raditya held his stomach that felt very amused.
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