Kak Susi (Kakku Malang)

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Part 3 (Rome)

History says Bandung City is the City of Flower. It holds a million memories and the beauty of nature. And those flowers are flowers. Flowers are not just plants. But flowers symbolize love and sincerity in one's heart. On a sunny morning, Lusi was watering a variety of plants and flowers in his front yard. It adds to her beauty and her heart.

Every time he went back to Bandung. He always took the time to water his mother's plants and flowers. He loved the roses that bloomed in his yard.

Suddenly the sound of a car. A sign that someone is coming. Mr. Makmur got out of the car and opened the gate. The car was taken to the front yard. Pak Makmur is Dad's personal driver. Lusi just watched from a distance. Lisa was seen coming down from the car while looking at Susi with a sharp gaze. Then Lisa went into the house with a little quick footsteps. He went into the house complaining to her. I saw my mother cooking in the kitchen.

"What the hell is ma'am. I was picked up by Mr. Makmur early in the morning". Said Lisa while pouting.

Then Lusi also entered when he saw his sister enter. He sat at the dinner table and looked at his sister. Actually, Lusi really wants to hug Lisa. But Lisa was upset.

"Mom misses you guys. There is also Lusi here. So I told Pak Makmur to pick you up.

Then Lisa took a deep breath.

"And we rarely get together so there is no harm if we get together" said Mother explained.

"My mom had a lot of work on campus. I'm supposed to call Lisa first don't pick her up".

Suddenly Lusi started filling in the chatter.

"Oia Lisa's.. Brother bring souvenirs from Jogja for Lisa." said Lusi happily while taking Pockets containing Jogja specialties.

"Put it there. " said Lisa flat.

Then Lusi started a conversation with his sister.

"Have you eaten?"

But Lisa just kept quiet while playing her gadget. Lusi also changed another question. Hopefully this time Lisa will answer.

"By the way, what about your college?."

But Lisa still did not want to answer and instead left her brother.

Lusi took a deep breath but slowly, while watching her sister treat herself like this.

"What problem are you guys really having?" ask Mother.

For a moment Lusi was a little dreamy.

"Aahhhhhhhhhh... We both have no problem whatsoever."

"There is still a Father and Mother, you guys are very difficult to get together. Especially if Mom and Dad are no more. You may not know each other".

Mom also returned a smile to Lusi.

During the day they eat together. Actually it is a pleasant and warm atmosphere for a whole family. But it looks different to their families. Lisa and Lusi were silent as if there was a cold war between them.

"Tomorrow Mother wants to take you for a walk. While remembering the past."

"Where's ma'am?" ask Lisa

"To the Beast Kebon" replied Mother

Lisa was surprised by what her mother said.

"Mom Lisa is big. What did Lisa do to the Beast Kebon".

"And I told you to remember the past. Don't look at his whereabouts. But look at the meaning and the togetherness"

"sound.. Ibu In Jakarta is also there".

"Judah it's up to you to go where" said I give up.

Father was just silent while looking at the small debate in the middle of his lunch.

In the afternoon, Lisa repackages her clothes and prepares to return to Jakarta. He thinks it's not important. Go all the way to Bandung just to gather together. Actually he likes to gather together but he hates when there is Lusi in the middle of the family.

"Where are you going?" ask Mother.

"Back to Jakarta".

"Why sudden".

"Mom picked Lisa up suddenly. Lisa came home suddenly too".

"It's afternoon now. Why not take a day"

"Eating together already. Meet Dad already. I have met my mother already. Then what else?"

"Why do you say you never follow too many reasons. Unlike your brother Lusi who was told enough to immediately understand".

"Mom, I'm not Susi. So please don't compare me to him".

Then Lisa left, escorted again by Pak Makmur.

Lusi just looked at Lisa behind the window and saw her departure. Again, Lisa left the gift of her brother. That is the gift he brought to his beloved sister.