Love for the Mentari

one more coincidence

A woman came with a tray containing drinks that had been ordered by Ms. Alina

"Please Mba Riri's tea there is a pandanus sponge as well" said Bu Alina while helping the woman lower a plate of panduan balls from the top of the tray

"Yes ma'am, thank you" I said

"Thank you Lisa" he said to the tea-bearer

"Sama-sama Bu Alina" he replied and hurried away

I plucked a piece of pandanus sponge from the top of the tray. The sweetness is just right, the smell reminds me of the smell of the kitchen when Mom was still there every night of the new year.

"Enak Ma'am." I said almost choking, I hurriedly picked up the tea in the mug in front of me

"Be careful it's still hot" said Bu Alina smiling

I can only laugh a little holding back my own embarrassment.

"We had lunch together" he said suddenly

"By Mom, it just so happens that my schedule is empty today"

"Ok, this is just an hour hmmm almost eleven. How about we leave in a minute after the tea's gone"

"Dad can be Mom"

"What's Riri coming up here? put it here first. We'll just get in my car"

"Bicycle Bu, yes later I put the same security guard in front

Moments later I was in Miss Alina's car. He was driving his own vehicle.

"Mba Riri can drive?"

"Can Mom, call me Riri only Mom, it's strange to be called using mba"

"Ok, what is Riri going to have for lunch? Don't say whatever. I was also confused as to what lunch would be today"

"Well, what if we had lunch that was cloudy, cold, it might rain"

"Well, good idea, we're just eating meat soto. I have a subscription, the sotos are really good"

"I want Mom, I happen to have never eaten meat soto again for a long time"

"Ok... oh yes At the Eat and Love restaurant yesterday Riri worked in what part?"

"I helped Mr. Sugi in the PR section of Bu"

"Oh yeah? Then you want to help me, right? Riri already has another job. I forgot hahaha" he chuckled to himself, the sound of his crisp laughter was very good to hear

I smile looking at her "what help Ma? If I could help. While waiting for my brother's office to be operational"

"I am a jewelry business, I want my business to have a strong image and known to more people. So I should advertise where? I also want to create a new catalog. Is there any good photographer advice?"

"There is a ma'am, for my jewelry there is a photographer acquaintance who is special in handling products. I will send you his portfolio. For advertising it seems I have some media that I can recommend to Bu Alina. Oh yes Ma'am now is not many who use social media ma'am, use the services of influencers as well, do not want to try Mom?"

"If my social media account exists, but who takes care of Riri is not there yet. Here's my business card, just send me the information" he handed me a business card

"Okay ma'am, I'll send you the information soon. For social media specialists are just looking for people who really can ma'am"

"I haven't seen that father" either"

"Later try to help me inform old friends who know who can help"

"Thank you Riri for the help, I'm glad we met today"

"I'm also happy to be able to help Ms. Alina"

We finally arrived at a shop close to the crossroads. Ms. Alina drove her vehicle very carefully.

"Well down, the soto stall over there. It's the one that's crowded" he said later, pointing at a shophouse on the far right. My eyes follow the direction of Ms. Alina's hand.

We also came down. I raised my head. The cloud still looked thick, the cold wind started to blow on my face. It looks like it's going to rain soon. I saw the queue start snaking in front of the soto stall we were going to.

"Gosh, why so many ma'am?"

"Soto meat is indeed famous for its steady taste, has not opened it has been waiting for. So it's a normal sight every day here. But take it easy, I know the seller. Maybe we'll eat on the second floor, on the balcony"

I smiled hearing the story.

"Sir Toto good afternoon" he said to a man who was busy stirring broth in a large cauldron.

Smoke billowed from the large cauldron and then poured out in all directions of the wind. Unknowingly I gulped down my own saliva as the savory aroma of the powerful meat broth greeted my olfactory senses.

"day Bu Alina" replied Soto's seller named Mr. Toto

With deft Mr. Toto cut up beef measuring about the size of a thumb on the cutting board. Then he put the piece of meat on a bowl. Complementary spices he added on the meat before watering it with broth.

"As usual, pack two servings, drink only mineral water" Ms. Alina told Mr. Toto "Riri want to drink what?" Continue while looking at me

"I'm a warm orange sir"

"Ok, just eat on top of Mom as usual" Mr. Toto smiled raising his thumb

"My father went up sir, thank you very much Mr. Toto"

Ms. Alina pulled me up to the second floor.

The atmosphere inside the shop was very crowded. Pramusaji at this stall looks busy down and back to serve buyers.

We arrived at the second floor. I saw a table with 4 chairs on the sides. Next to the table is an employee locker and a small room that is likely a place to rest employees here. Ms. Alina took the place next to me facing the balcony wall.

"Mommy must be the best subscription here" I said with a smile

His laughter again sounded "hahahaha I am his customer from the beginning of opening. Almost every day here because I crave this soto in my first child's pregnancy. That's why Mr. Toto remembers me"

My phone suddenly rang I saw Damar making a video call

"sister"

"Tari, my transfer has come in yet?"

"So, the car's DP process has also been completed"

"Nice, uh this is I want to see our new office. I just met the owner. I'd definitely like to take this one Dance" Damar showed the front of the shop through the video

"What's so cool, it looks like it's broad?"

"Well, where are you?"

"Lunch on"

"Just Sam?" It was the question that made me shake

"That's the same with Ms. Alina, Nyonyah, the owner of her car showroom, sister"

"Well, how can you?"

"Know this sister is Ms. Alina" I said as I pointed the camera at Ms. Alina

Damar looks a little surprised when he saw the face of Bu Alina "Good day Bu I Damar her brother Riri" he was silent for a moment to look at the face on his phone

"Da..mar?!" Bu Alina's face turned shocked upon hearing Damar's name

I turned the camera back to my face

"Son't you had lunch? If you haven't come here yet, brother. Can you please, ma'am?" I asked Miss Alina

"Mmmm ee. eh yes" he replied stammeringly

"This brother!"

"Dad I'm there now, share your location yes" he replied and hung up his video phone without waiting for a response from me.

"Riri, if I may know where Riri lives now?"

"Living in the southern area of the mother, my brother just bought a house there" I replied while sending the location of this shop to Damar

"Where do your parents live?"

I turned towards him "My parents are gone, Mom. They died when I was in high school"

Ms. Alina's face looks shocked "I'm sorry Riri... I. I don't mean..."

"Oh it's okay Mom. It has also been a long time"

"I'm sorry if I'm a little overboard asking personal things. But I wonder, what did they die of?"

"A plane crash"

Bu Alina's face was flabbergasted at my reply

"Mom's okay, right? Why did my face suddenly pale? I'll get you some water downstairs, ma'am"

I stood intending to go down, but his hand held tightly to my arm

"No need Riri, just sit here. I'm it's okay. If I may know whose parents Riri's name is?"

"My father Supraja Wirama ma'am, my mother..."

"Oh my God!!!!!" Pekik Bu Alina cut my speaker. She held my hand tightly with teary eyes

"Mom Alina knows my father?"

Her lips trembled, tears could be seen starting to fall on her cheeks. "Relvin.... Your mother's name is Lilyana?"

I nodded "Dad Mom"

She came closer and hugged me tightly "I am your aunt Riri. I'm your mother's half-sister" she started sobbing

I was as if frozen to hear his words. Still can't believe what I just heard. My tears also fell, feeling moved "i still have a good aunt and uncle" I murmured in my heart

Ms. Alina let go of her embrace

"It would have been like looking at Lily when I saw your eyes. Especially today, the way you talk is the same" he said, wiping away his tears

"I felt the same way that night, Mom. Mom at first glance is similar to my mother, especially in the eyes" I replied with a sniffle

"Until this big, I just found out my niece, Lily!!!" He said half screaming and he started crying again

I stroked his back to try to calm his heart

"Why do I not know mom, if I still have close relatives"

He wiped his tears back "The story is long, after we eat later I will tell you everything. Fortunately, I saw Damar's face, otherwise we've only met as acquaintances"

"What should I call Miss Alina?"

"Call Aunty can, Mom's okay too. I am your mother too. Uncle would definitely be very surprised to hear this news" he stared fixedly at me

I wiped the remains of my tears with a smile

"If your mother were still around, she would be proud and happy to see you grow up to be a beautiful, intelligent and deft girl" she said, stroking my cheek

I can only smile without being able to answer

Our food came too. The waiter dropped one by one our orders on the table.

"This is Mommy, he also told me to bring this rempeyek" he put it on the table

"Father sir, thank you" replied Ms. Alina

The pramusaji then came back down.

"We eat first, then the sotos go cold"

I'm nodding. I saw the rain finally coming down

"What room is up here?"

"Car jack"

"Do you have a car?"

"Mak Sugi Bu's Funny"

"Shock the car can still be carried? Didn't Riri work there? Looked suspicious

"Mmm Damar turned out to be Sugi's best friend abroad ma'am. So all soap operas, all coincidences hehehe" I replied with a laugh

"So Damar went to college outside?"

"Yes Ma'am"

Tap!.tap!taps! I heard the sound of someone's feet climbing the stairs with quick and firm steps. I looked up at the stairs

"Good day" a deep voice of Damar clearly sounded

"Here brother, is it downstairs?"

"Already," Damar replied as he approached, his eyes clinging to the face of Ms. Alina who looked crying. He stood up and hugged the confused Damar

"What's Riri?" Damar looked at me

"Mother Alina turned out to be Stepbrother of our Mother's sister"

Damar sighed "it's just as if I've met him" Damar murmured inwardly

"O Lord Damar, you are very handsome, like your grandfather" Ms. Alina stretched her arms and rubbed Damar's arms

Damar looks clumsy "hey I'm your mother too, don't hesitate. You can call me Mom too if you want. Here sitting next to me" he told Damar as he sat in his chair again.

Damar followed Ms. Alina

"It's amazing that you both really grew up so well, I'm so grateful" Ms. Alina looked at me and Damar alternately