Life After Forty's
Episode 3 of the Universe
Almost
at four o'clock in the afternoon when Amanda had just finished teaching afternoon classes, sat in
his chair just wanted to open an email before he went home. Amanda got a pretty interesting email
that afternoon. His supervisor when he was S3 first, offered him a post-doctoral program. Currently, the supervisor is working on a major project in
his university. Requires a lot
researchers to analyze existing data. As a social scholar, Amanda's services are needed in the project
these. From that the supervisor offers
post-doc program for two years
to him. The job demand is that Amanda should produce a minimum of two
articles for edited book. Like getting a durian crumbling, Amanda
very grateful for the offer. Undergoing a post-doc program without following a selection program, that opportunity is only one
times in a million possibilities. He saw the offer of allowance was quite promising.
Amanda answered the email with
so spirited. He also explained
his current personal problems, how he should bring along this time
both of his children from the beginning if indeed he can get a job offer
that's. It is his hope that the
the supervisor doesn't change his mind when he learns about Amanda's family
these. Done replying to the email, Amanda
eager to face the dean to gain enlightenment over the odds will
permission to leave work for a while. Although it is likely permitted but
must follow the procedures determined by his office. It's late afternoon, head of department or dean
he was also not in his room. Finally he decided to leave his room to pick up Citra
in daycare after school and then
go home. He will try to convey
and want to know Bimo's opinion on this idea.
“According
mas, if we move to Australia for a while how?” Amanda asked Bimo
at dinner. A little groggy too he
asking the firstborn, it feels like you want to ask permission from the parents
her grout is she's talking to her son.
Not just Bimo, the image
I also heard astonishment.
“How much?” Bimo was suspicious.
“Two years?” Grogi Amanda is still
not lost. Waiting for Bimo's answer.
“Brisbane again?” Bimo was in school when several elementary schools
years, when Amanda was running her S3. The image was not born at the time. They
only three at the time.
Amanda nodded.
“I want to, I've never been to
Brisbane.” Excited imagery.
Amanda's still waiting for Bimo's answer,
but he smiled at Citra's reply, at least one child had
agree.
“Mother school again?”
Amanda nodded. “There's a bid,
if it does get in, then the three of us go there. But that is if you want.” Answer with
careful though.
Bimo smile. “By also, why not?”
Amanda smiled with relief. “Then it is
you guys doain mom yes, may mom be welcome.” Pinta Amanda to her children.
Both of them were excited. He closed his eyes, with
he earnestly offered a prayer.
Universe
supports. Two days of email
the answer from the supervisor
the post-doc also states
that he did not mind Amanda's condition at all
he had to bring his family along. The head and dean were very supportive
the program Amanda will run considering this big project will exist
the impact to the university where he worked because it was part of the cooperation
between two universities. If all goes well, Amanda and her two children
must arrive in Brisbane by mid-January next year. That means four months from now. Moments
this, Amanda just had to rack her brains to find the cost of insurance for her two children
and also the plane ticket, considering the university where he worked later in the
Australia will only finance itself. Again, it is financial that
become obstacle.
Two
months on, a sponsorship letter from the University in Brisbane has come out, allowance (read: living allowance)
he was just going to come out when he was there, the university in Brisbane
state that the ticket will be purchased when the visa is ready, or they
will reimburse according to the cost Amanda incurred if Amanda wants
buy your own flight ticket. All required documents such as blue passport, and passport
children, as well as supporting documents are actually complete. He was able to get a visa for himself and
children's. Letter from the school
his son had already got it when at any time they moved to
Brisbane. One thing that makes Amanda
restless, he needed a large enough amount of money to pay for insurance
the health of his children as a condition for applying for a visa, because of health insurance
for him already covered his campus in Brisbane. He also needed money to
buy tickets for his children, health tests he and the children, and bond fees (read: security deposit) for the contract
the beginning of the unit where he lived later. It
he contacted a friend who still lives in Brisbane. Some of them will finish
while there, they offer Amanda to continue with the unit contract
their residence. Actually it was
a very helpful offer. But
once again, Amanda has not been able to accept the offer because she is still confused by the
financial problems. After it
counting, it takes about a hundred million for him and the kids
start your life in Brisbane. The obstacle
because he brought his family from the beginning.
Amanda was tempted to borrow money
at the bank by applying for credit without collateral. The payment will be paid with his salary
as a civil servant because indeed his status will be a learning task, he said,
it means he will still earn income from his campus in
Indoneszian. But Amanda thought hard,
contrary to the principle of his life so far it feels like kok lived with no
snugly. But he had no choice
others. Still with a heavy feeling, he
thinking the last path he will take if it really does not exist
electives.
Friday afternoon, when Amanda was about to
get out of his chair to pick up Citra and go home. Telephone
his hands rang, telling him that his brother contacted him.
“Halo mas, how are you?”
From across the phone, Rino answered.
“De you are busy? I can talk?”
“Iya mas can kok.”
“The father's land in Magelang sells
alhamdulilah the price too
nice.” Rino's telling me the good news.
“Oh yes?” like getting a flush
cold water in the middle of a hot field.
“You can tomorrow to Semarang, sign
front hand of notary? You cannot represent.”
“Oh so. Yes it is, I am tomorrow
fly with the kids to Semarang. Can I pick up?”
“At the airport? What time?”
Amanda laughs. “Ya don't know yet,
I don't have a ticket yet.”
Rino laughed too. “Oh yes. Just kabarinin
when do you land yes.”
“Ok. As soon as I got my ticket I was told
mas.”
“Ya already, that's it yes. Assalamualaikum.”
“Waalaikumsalam.”
So
until apartment. Amanda went online to buy tickets to
Semarangs. Lucky he can still get it
three round-trip tickets, although they cost quite a bit.
Mas, Ade. tomorrow morning we go to Semarang.
yes?”
Citra and Bimo watching TV
perplexities.
“Besok really?”
“Heeh... morning at 7 we leave for
Halim yes.” The mother's orders.
“Hore I can play the same mbak Adel.”
Happy image will meet with his cousin.
“Pak de sama bu de alright
right?” Bimo was still looking for a reason why they suddenly had to go to
Semarangs.
“Good. Mom just needs a little
with mr de.”
“Oh.”
When
all administrative and notary matters were completed last day, the evening
Amanda sat pensively on the porch of her sister's house, located in Tembalang, Tembalang,
with the view from the terrace of the house is the city of Semarang, it is very beautiful, indeed,
night with bright city lights add to the romantic atmosphere
obtained. Amanda was really enjoying
that sight.
“Bimo already stories all.” Suddenly
the brother surprised him.
Amanda looked surprised.
“Fauzan is in second puberty
turns out?” Rino sat down next to his sister.
“Maybe.”
“But why you should leave
a home? That's not good.”
Amanda was silent, it seemed
Bimo didn't really know that it wasn't he who decided to leave that night
home, but he was expelled. “No other way mas.” That's all he can do
convey.
Rino was just trying to understand. “What's your plan now? Don't just
hastily decided to split yes!” pinta the sister.
Amanda nodded. “I and
the boys are going to Brisbane mas, maybe this is a good road for me and
Fauzan calm down.”
“This father's legacy, what do we share
average?”
Amanda shakes. “How to Islam only
mas, Let's get blessed.”
“You need a lot of money to
leaving for Brisbanekan?”
Amanda smile. “I really need
money, but that doesn't mean breaking the rules. InshaAllah of what is rightfully mine is more than enough
mas.”
Rino. “Yes already, monday
I transfer yes.”
Amanda nodded and
thanked. He also hugged
his head to the brother's shoulder. Ah…
it was fun to still have a reliable sister. I was so glad I could split a little
his burden.
keeping his promise, by noon Monday three hundred and fifty million had landed in the account
Amanda's. Amanda was grateful. What he got was more than enough to
early travel needs him and the boys to Brisbane. He divided the money into three parts
not equally. First to zakat and pay debts, including apartment rent
of course, even though Nisa did not ask, but Amanda felt she still had to pay
as soon as he gets the windfall. Second post for initial needs to Brisbane, from
payment of compulsory insurance, medical tests, visa fees, tickets, bonds as well as handles for some
the third month is to fill the savings post that has been used. Not too much, at least
there are savings for his kids in college. That's hope. Once again, once again,
Amanda was so grateful. There's all roads
get out just in time.
Subsequent to
pay OCHC[1],
Amanda started filling out the visa form very carefully. At the end of charging stops when it turns out
if he carries a child without his father, he must have his consent
daddyh. A moment Amanda was silent, that meant
he had to meet with Fauzan, explain the matter, and ask
his agreement was so he could bring the children to Brisbane. Not really, but this procedure should
executed. Bimo and Citra
they are Fauzan's children too. He has the right
know where Amanda took those kids away.
Amanda finally decided to
contact Fauzan via short message with online media. He just said
that he wanted to meet Fauzan to talk about something important. He also offers
self to meet close to Fauzan's work site to make Fauzan easier, considering
tomorrow he will only teach in the morning and evening. At lunch he had enough
the time. Fauzan also answered positively to the request
Amanda, she's ready to meet Amanda tomorrow. They're meeting at FX.
Fauzan was a little surprised to get the news
from Amanda who wants to meet him. Amanda said she wanted to talk
one important thing. What the hell is that? Amanda was angry with
meeting with Citra a few weeks ago huh? Ah if you really want to
discussing the matter must have been Amanda had contacted him in the past. Fauzan suddenly grew nervous about whether Amanda
want to talk about her wedding? Waduh.
split up, Fauzan is completely unprepared. He knows he is the guilty party, but not so serious
until we have to separate. But finally Fauzan
agreeing to Amanda's request to meet her, there's a slight sense of kangen
I want to meet Amanda. Almost
ten months later they separated their homes.
**
Amanda
until it first turns out, he then tells Fauzan that he is waiting for him
in a coffee shop located in
the mall with a short message online. Then he prepared the documents that should be
signed by Fauzan.
“Have a long wait?” A heavy familiar voice suddenly
greet Amanda while she is still busy with various documents. Spontaneous Amanda looked up and
smilingly.
“Not yet.” When looking at the face
Fauzan, the atmosphere was stiff.
Fauzan was awkward, too,
he sat down in front of Amanda.
“Order drink first, let us be legitimate
chat here.” Pinta Amanda jokingly.
“You've ordered?”
Amanda nodded
showing his ice coffee latte.
Fauzan left him
momentary. Before long, he's back
sat in front of Amanda with a cup of black coffee. “How are you doing?”
Amanda just smiled. Actually he's lazy. “Good,
kids are healthy too.”
Fauzan smile.
“Look, I got a post-doc scholarship at my old college. I'm gonna take a shit
kids to stay there with me.”
Fauzan was shocked to hear the news
that's. “Same kids want to Brisbane?”
Amanda nodded.
“How long?”
“Two years.”
Fauzan.
“No papa, right?” Amanda was astonished
Fauzan looked shocked. “We've been 10 months away and you don't care. Why shocked?”
Fauzan was silent, somewhat uncomfortable
with the words of Amanda.
“I need your approval, I
bring the kids without you. For visa creation.” Amanda continued her information. He also opened the documents that had to be signed
handle Fauzan.
When
Amanda's trying to show me where Fauzan should sign…
“Mas Fauzan again what?”
Amanda and Fauzan were shocked to hear
there was such a loud voice of a woman.
“This who is mas?” With a suspicious tone.
Amanda was confused. How to be as
he cheated again, right? He was talking to a husband who was still legitimate to him. But keep trying to calm down. This is a beautiful young woman, so
looks stupid by shouting loudly in public. He will be the affair.
Fauzan was actually confused as well
the reaction of Elly. This mall is close
with their office, that means with him screaming, who knows there's a co-worker
the other ones had lunch around there, so know that they are again
cheat.
Finally Fauzan took the initiative to speak.
“Where should I sign?” Him
just want to finish quickly.
Amanda very carefully showed.
Fauzan signed with
quick one. “Please tell me when you guys are
go yes. I want to meet the kids
before leaving.”
Amanda nodded in agreement.
Fauzan passed while pulling
Elly. Without giving a chance to
Elly uttered her loud voice again.
Amanda stared at their departure
with a taste of smell but also relief. Relieved
because the goal has been achieved. Miris
out of pity to see Fauzan bewildered in the face of a ready woman
yelling to embarrass himself. Amanda can only shake things up while tidying up
document it and prepare to leave the cafe. He had to go back to college to teach.
**
With
with Fauzan's statement of approval, everything is in order. The visa is completed in just a week
after their health tests. All
the documents were completed in early December. Tickets have been bought even though it is quite expensive because of the beginning of the year price
tickets are so high. If there are none
they will arrive in Brisbane on January 15.
Date
January 14 at three in the afternoon, Amanda hugged her best friend once again. He shed a few tears of gratitude
for Nisa, what would they be without the help of Nisa and Rudi.
“Still a lot.” That's all it can be
expressing his gratitude to his best friend.
Nisa welcomed the warm embrace,
he is happy with their departure to Brisbane. Nisa believes this is the best solution for them. “Later I same mas Rudi nengokin elo to there
yes.”
“Gue wait.”
“Have fun there, don't elo thinkin the Fauzan sableng it.”
Amanda was shocked to close
ear Citra. “Eh, speaking to my father in front of my children, That's it
my man.”
“Gue doain tuh human money
roll up your nyia-nyain.”
“Doain him penance!” Pinta
Amanda's.
Nisa smiled, this friend of hers
it's too good. Sometimes it's gnarly
very.
“Maap
yes me and Mas Rudi can not nganter elo to airport.”
“No papa, Taxi is ready
kok.” Amanda handed me the key
the apartment he had been pinjem.
Once again Amanda hugs Nisa, and
shaking hands with Mas Rudi Nisa's husband. After that, Bimo and Citra also say goodbye to the two of them.
Some
hours later Amanda, Bimo and Citra were already at Soekarno Hatta Airport
international departure terminal. They will leave for Brisbane at 6pm via Sydney. Amanda checked in, and put all their stuff in the trunk. But they haven't even entered the airport yet,
they're waiting for Fauzan.
As Amanda promised Fauzan, he
will tell when they will leave. Last night Amanda told Fauzan. They agreed to meet at
airport, before they sign in for boarding. Amanda told me there was no drama
any more. Tired when we had to meet
the beautiful young woman made a loud voice. Her ears hurt before entering
aeroplanes. Fauzan also responded.
There will be no drama this afternoon.
Sure enough, when Fauzan came,
The image can run to embrace him without anyone forbidding, Fauzan can
smile and kiss Bimo's forehead fondly. They also met and talked with
relax at one of the restaurants there. Everything is comfortable, although rigid Amanda and Fauzan are trying to create
the atmosphere is as comfortable as possible for their children. Amanda and Fauzan can
feel the happiness felt by their children. Amanda was well aware of it anyway
the children were very confused with their father. They spent a meaningful hour of time for an entire hour.
At 5pm, it was their time
sign in to get ready for boarding. As expected there is a bit of drama between Citra
and Fauzan, they're crying cuddling. Fauzan realizes when he can meet again
her children finally shed a few tears. If Citra mah has been crying sobbing. Bimo was crying, but because of him
the male and already feeling great immediately wiped away his tear point. Can not be denied Amanda was moved, he
I can only smile thinly. Endeavored
honoring the husband by kissing Fauzan's hand. Fauzan awkwardly received the tribute
from Amanda. Wants him to kiss his forehead
wife, but somehow she doesn't have the courage.
Finally Fauzan kissed Bimo on the forehead
send message. “Mom's body, take care of your sister yes!” Said meanly.
Leaving behind the pensive Fauzan
alone, before long Qantas plane carrying all three flew away
Jakarta.
[1]
insurances
basic health as a condition for visa
