Last Port

Art Stage

For almost two weeks Grandma was in intensive care in the hospital, although her condition improved and she was able to talk, but her legs were still not able to move, Grandma again had to sit in a wheelchair. The doctor gives approval for outpatient and twice-weekly therapy to the hospital.

That morning as usual, Lika cooks and prepares provisions for Kezia and Nando, Ricky still seems to call his colleagues and he spends more time at home since marriage, Ricky starts rarely to project, Ricky, all done by his assistant and his men, he just controls it from home.

"Mother.ayo depart.it's time to stay 15 minutes..later we are late...!" Take Kezia who is starting to get nervous because she is still waiting for her Papa to finish the phone.

"Prophey darling....Papa's still on the phone.Mom can't drive the car.wait another five minutes...." Holiday Lika. Then Ricky stopped his phone shortly after seeing his kids frowning.

"Come on.ayo.enter all cars....Papa is done..." Cetus Ricky hung up. Then he rushed in and started the car.

"Lia...!! Titip Grandma...I'll take the school kids first...!!" Shouted Lika from outside the house.

"Yes, brother..just calm down...!!" Lia from within.

Then the car went a bit faster. It was not until 10 minutes that they had arrived at the school gate.

"Well, it's arrived..it's not too late right..ayo greetings with Papa...." Said Lika. They also welcomed both parents and.

"Mother.2 days in school there is an art show...Same mom Papa came ya..." Nando.

"Nando wants a poetry contest, ma'am..." Chirper Kezia.

"O yes.certainly Mother Dateng kok Nak the same Papa..already there..several time enter the class..." Lika Sahut. The children immediately ran into the school gate.

"Darling..before I go home I want to show you something..." Said Ricky.

"What's that?"

"Just come along..." Ricky turns his car back on and moves slowly away from the children's school.

Until they arrive at a fairly large location not far from where they live.

"Is this Pa...?" Ask Lika.

"This is your prospective school location dear...how? Do you like the design? It's got a picture of it in a big billboard..." Clearly Ricky while showing a large billboard that describes the school he will build.

"Wah Papa...this school is so big..Who designed it so beautifully and artistically?" Ask Lika while amazed.

"I use the best architects in this country.This school from KB, TK, SD, SMP, and SMA.complete with good facilities.now may still be soil and foundation, but you'll see after our son is born.I make sure this school is standing grand..." Obviously Ricky.

"Father.I can say nothing but thanksgiving and thanksgiving...." Mumbled Lika. He's resting his head on Ricky's shoulder.

"Originally you love me with all your heart.that's enough for me..." Said Ricky while stroking Lika's cheek.

"Yes Pa..when you don't believe I love you with all my heart.I've removed Bayu in my heart, I've rejected Mr. Alan, even Mr. Ferry I've slapped him, too, I choose you the widower of two children who are no longer virgins...is it still lacking?" Lika smiled as she looked into her husband's eyes. Ricky hugged Lika tightly while peeking at her forehead.

"Thank you dear..I believe.trank you yes.has chosen me even though I am a two-child widower who is no longer virgin..." Ricky.

"Already..already..we better go home.Secondly Lia want to go to college..pity Grandma alone...." Sergeh Lika while releasing Ricky's embrace.

Then Ricky went back on his way home.

When their car arrived home, they were surprised to see a woman in front of their house wearing a veil and a scarf. Ricky and Lika looked at each other until they got out of the car and approached the woman.

"Excuse me...Who are you looking for?" Ask Lika carefully. Then the hooded woman looked over.

"Bok Narti!!!" Pekik Lika and Ricky together. It turned out that the woman was Msbok Narti. Then Lika immediately hugged Narti mbok.

"How are you Mbok.I miss the same mbok Narti..." Lika.

"Well Ma'am..anak mbok the Burhan is married, and now they live together..so mbok decided to find you..Turn can you work again with you guys?" Ask Msbok Narti with a hopeful face.

"Of course you can mbok..we must be happy..the children are also happy..especially Grandma...you guys have been neighbors first.ayo enter mbok..." Take Lika while guiding Mbok Narti's hand into the house.

"Mr...Granny..ada mbok Narti Nek...!" Call Lika. Grandma emerged from her room with her wheelchair.

"meet! You're finally here..ayo accompany me.here are all young people..only I'm old...!" Cetus Grandma. Then they dissolve in the arms.

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Today Nando looks neat, he will take part in a poetry competition at the SD art performance at his school. Lika and Nando are also neatly dressed, wanting to accompany Nando to school. Kezia has been going to school since this morning.

"Did Nando do his poetry?" Lika asked while combing Nando's hair.

"It's dong Bu..." Legally.

"Kok didn't tell me mom.so I can help Nando, let the poem be better..."

"Secret dong Bu.later I'll see..." Nando said confidently.

"Hm....Mother's son is already a big man apparently.sad has a secret..." Said Lika while gently pinching Nando's chin.

"After..ayo leave...!" Ricky came down the stairs. Then Lika and Nando followed her.

At the school, in a large field, there was already a tent and a stage installed there, the parents of the students had arrived, Lika and Ricky had also sat sweetly in the middle row, which was the place to be, because the front is full. There are a lot of shows on show today. Until the turn of the poetry race.

Nando got the number 20 order from 30 participants, because this race is not mandatory, and many other races are also various. The participants sit at the front of the stage. With several judges who are ready to assess the appearance of each participant.

The participants of the poetry race had taken to the stage to show their respective actions, the turn of Nando's number called, Nando stood up and before going up on stage he turned to look at Lika and Ricky. Lika smiled Nodding her head gave her spirit.

Nando was already standing on stage, yet he seemed to be getting groggy, he had yet to open his voice. Until the host approached her.

"Come on Nando.read your poem..." Said the host. But Nando remained silent.

"What's your poem Nando's title?" Ask the host again.

"Mother..." Reply Lirih.

"Come.read your poem.so your mother is happy..."

The audience waited with a thump. Nando finally opened his voice.

"Mother.in my heart there is only the name of the mother...

When I can't read there's always a mother....

When I was lonely, my mother comforted me....

When I was hungry, my mother always gave me food...

When I was in the bully, only my mom defended me...

When I was sick, my mother carried me...

Even though she never gave birth to me.but mother is heaven to me....

I love you today and forever....

Everyone gasped at the poem the 3rd grader boy was reading, it was not like a poem but it was able to amaze everyone, there were some of them who shed tears.

Lika felt her chest so tight, she immediately stood up and ran up to the stage, hugging Nando while crying.

"Thanks Son...I love Nando too.. " Whispers are smirking. Then all the spectators spontaneously stood up and gave a standing ovation. Ricky also stood up while wiping his tears that had dripped.

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