
This weekend, I want to spend time with my mom. Intentionally, I asked for a day off this week. Usually, my uncle gives a day off in a month. Imagine, tired of me, even though I still spend all day school in my uncle's workshop. I complained a lot, but ever since my conversation with Zen at that time, I ended up passing every day with sincerity. I feel happy, besides being able to help ease my mother's burden, I can also collect little by little savings to continue my studies later.
My mother, on Sundays, was always at home. Because, my mom's employer doesn't work every weekend. So, it does not require the mother to come to his house.
In the usual month, I take more time off to avoid Sundays. Because, I don't want to be in touch with Mom directly. But, this time I want to make up for all the time I have missed with Mom. I want to feel closer to him. Because, ever since Mom and Dad split up, I've always shied away from him.
In fact, in my childhood I was very close and spoiled to Mom. Compared to my sister, who is currently married and living out of town with her husband. I'm sorry, I hated my parents' decision. And I, will learn to breastplate on my father's attitude to my mother. Because, no matter what my father was, he kept showing me his affection and responsibility, always sending money every month.
This morning, I woke up earlier than usual. I want it today, I'm the one who's preparing breakfast for Mom.
Unlike usual, it was my mother who served me food every morning.
I want to cook eggplant balado and crispy fried calamari, for today's food menu. A little more special than the usual day. After I picked up all the ingredients in the fridge, Mom suddenly walked up to me.
"Here, let me just cook," said Mother while taking the ingredients in my hand.
It seemed, Mother had just finished from the bathroom, seen from her slightly wet clothes. Maybe, I just finished washing clothes.
"No Ma'am," smiled as she grabbed back the bowl Mom was holding.
"Mother, tired. Now, Mom just sat there waiting for me to finish cooking. I'll make you a glass of milk" I continued, pulling her hand gently and sitting Mom at the dinner table.
Mother looked at me astonished, but there was a look of happiness emanating from her face.
"Thank you Di, you now understand Mom. Today, your attitude is much warmer towards Mom," Mother murmured in her heart.
After making milk for Mom, I went back to cooking. Deftly, I cut the vegetables and meat. Then, prepare all the spices.
First, I cooked the eggplant first.
After I cut it, I soak it in water plus a little salt. So, do not change the texture of the eggplant color to keep it looking fresh.
Then, I refined the seasoning and sauteed it.
After the eggplant ballad was ripe, my hand immediately continued to fry the squid. Before that, I have prepared two eggs that have been shaken off. Then, I have also prepared wheat flour that has been mixed with powder broth and a little salt.
If, all the seasonings are enough, I take one by one pieces of the aroma. Then, put it in an egg shake, then roll the meat in wheat flour. Then, fry it until golden yellow.
After everything was done, I served him at the dinner table. Looks like Mom is feeling really hungry. Maybe, because he waited too long for me to cook.
My mom and I enjoyed the meal with a little chat.
"Mother, we're playing yuk!" I said like a boy taking his mother to play.
"Where else?" ask Mom while putting the spoon in her mouth.
"Ke Mall yuk, Mom. I told you I haven't been there in a long time" I said, grabbing Mom's hand.
"Dear the money, Di. You better save the money, to add to your savings," refused soft mother.
"But Ma'am, I just got paid yesterday. In fact, Uncle gave me more bonuses because I had worked hard there. Come on, Mom, want ya?" I said a little bit of wooing mom.
Finally, I nodded my head and smiled slightly at her lips.
Signifying, mother consented to my wishes.
Mother also seemed to be so, because Mother had directly entered her room to change her clothes.
After locking the door, my mother and I walked out of the yard. Passing through the neighboring houses, down the street alley, to arrive at the side of the road that is very crowded with down and forth vehicles.
Mom and I, waiting for public transport to take us to the biggest mall in town.
Once seen, we stopped him and went straight into it.
Upon arrival in front of the Mall, I also took Mom's hand like I no longer want to take it off. We entered with pleasure. Walk around, looking for items that fit our pockets.
Until, at the children's playground.
I also try it one by one, like a child whose childhood is less happy. But, I don't care. After all, Mother also patiently accompanied me to try various kinds of games. Like a mother, who was driving her little girl to play. I just smile at my silly behavior.
It started with inserting a coin, trying the game to pick up a doll, but I failed to get one. Then, playing the electric guitar, which plays it must stomp on the floor like it is dancing. There are many more until I am satisfied.
Not felt, time goes so fast, until it is time for lunch.
Me and Mom, too, walked to find a place to eat. But, Mom stopped for a moment. He fumbled a long-sleeved green bottle.
However, after seeing the bandrol, Mom undoes her wish. Because, the price of clothes held by Mother, three times more expensive than the clothes we usually buy.
"Already Mom, just take it if you like. Later, I'll pay for it" I said almost grabbed the shirt. However, my mother's hand brushed off my hand.
"Don't Di, the clothes are expensive. Say the money, it's better to use it to buy the things we need," refused Mother again with reasons like this morning.
"Already Mom, let me buy it for Mom. I told you, I just got a bonus from Uncle. Buy yes ma'am, just think of it as a gift for Mom from my sweat," I reassured Mom.
Finally, I took it with a smile.
Arriving at the place to eat, I immediately ordered two servings of rice and fried chicken. Once the food was available at the table, Mom and I went straight to devour it.
"Mom, can I ask you a question?" I said while eating fried chicken. Mother just nodded.
"Mom... Can I fall in love?" my mouth surprised Mom. It seemed, mother was surprised by my innocent question.
Seen, mother smiled then widened her smile again. Like, holding back his laughing desire.
"Diana, are you in love?" ask Mom while teasing me.
"Mom, does love have to hurt?" ask me again, without answering Mom's question.
Mom's face, turned serious.
"Are you betrayed, Di?" said Mother worried. Because, he was afraid his son experienced things like himself. When, Diana's father left her for another woman.
"No ma'am," while shaking my head.
At last, that's when I got back close to Mom. I am always open to everything I feel and what I experience. Including love, I told him everything about Zen. I also told him about my heart with all the problems.
From that moment on, Mom was her position as Mom and best friend to me.