LOVE SONGS OF LOLOBATA

SIBLING

I just swallowed the uncle's sentence without debating. I'll prove later that I'm capable of taking responsibility for this family with something real, not just rhetoric or nonsense. Uncle wrong. She thought I was an innocent, stupid outback girl who easily believed what came out of people's tongues. Unfortunately I first knew about the plantation business that was always profitable but the money was misused by Gufron for other businesses. Evidence clear. But I don't want to talk about it right now. It could be the length of the business if uncle wants to be shown the evidence that is still stored in a special place in my office. While tomorrow morning I have to go back to Lolobata. Let this case be closed for lessons. The evidence was deliberately kept so that it could become a weapon if Gufron had evil intentions to attack me.

"You're still going to continue the plantation business that was given to you?"

"of course. Fortunately big. This time the commodity prices are good."

"Are you sure you can profit with half-supervision? I heard tomorrow you're going back to the forest. How can you successfully manage a garden if you are not full-time supervising. Taqi is corrupt. Can't be trusted."

"I will establish systemic oversight, especially in financial terms. I'm sure I will be able to take full control of the company even though it may not always be on the plantation." I'm sure. I was just planning on consulting Jim or Bray.

Uncle was a little surprised to hear my language that might sound awkward spoken by girls living in the interior. Moreover, I was so confident against the idea of selling the plantation that uncle was still discussing. The garden was clearly my right why there was still an attempt to influence me to sell it.

"What do you know about plantation business management?"

I smiled knot. Apparently uncle still thinks I'm the outback girl who doesn't know anything. Internship for more than a month to help the secretary of directors of PT XY was very useful. Jim taught me a lot about corporate management including how to analyze financial statements, file important papers, and get to know some terms that are often referred to during management meetings. Jim also gave me books on management and forestry. Although not yet professional, but my knowledge is not zero.

"Uncle doesn't have to worry about grandma. Just help pray so that there are no problems in managing the plantation. The affairs of fortune, salvation, soul mate, and age are in the hands of God. We can only live out His destiny as best we can." I am confused by wise words.

I'm not arguing. Though my heart rebelled wanting to ask what the role of uncle in overcoming the problems he was worried about. Can help what? Or there was another intention behind his suggestion of selling the estate.

If I'm considered unable to manage the garden, why not the uncle who took over the financial responsibility for grandma? Uncle is a boy who should be in charge of his elderly mother. Since then I have not heard of any initiative offering to share responsibility. Though his grandmother said he had given a property that if nominalized greater with the consideration of his son.

Long-silent. Finally the uncle ended the conversation with a slightly threatening tone, "Alright. Uncle went home first. Make sure your responsibilities are met."

Jaw hardens. His last sentence seemed to reaffirm that uncle did not want to be responsible for grandmother's financial problems. Culae. In the division of property uncle demands men should be more, but not in terms of responsibility.

Ah, nevermind. I don't want to argue. May Allah ease our fortune and Grandmother be given a long, healthy and happy life. Just look at it later. Whether the time goes by the uncle will be responsible or not to his biological mother. I'll try my best. Since childhood Baba taught me not to hang something on humans who will eventually reap disappointment.

Uncle went back in the house pleading farewell to grandma with a hug and kiss her right and left cheek. Rela not willing this rental house is the choice of grandmother herself. Although he tends to blame me for influencing the decision of the grandmother, but in front of the grandmother uncle still endlessly expressed guilt for having sold the grandmother's house for the benefit of his son.

"Don't forget and be ashamed to visit your mother and nephew!" The important message was conveyed by the grandmother once again to the uncle while patting his back and then kissing the crown.

Uncle has no voice. Maybe the promise was hard for him until he chose not to respond to the message. Though I'm sure mother's love all the way. Whatever happens in the course of life, children are still children. Grandma hoped that whenever her son would remember her.

After uncle's departure, I just thought uncle's threat was kind of terrible. I was given responsibility for my grandmother but I couldn't always go with her. How could? On the one hand I still have to go back to Lolobata. On the other hand, there was a sense of anxiety about leaving my grandmother and my responsibilities here.

Although it is difficult, I have to dare to take risks. The only pedestal that could be asked to share responsibility was Fifi.

Towards home I warned Fifi to pay more attention to grandma. Although she already has an assistant who helps her in many ways but I think grandma would be more happy if her granddaughter attention. The problem is that Fifi is less sensitive to this business so it must be really reminded.

"As long as you don't have to take care of grandma, Fi. If grandma goes to the store, you have to come."

"Why in Fifi's shop, brother? So waitress?" tanya Fifi half-literate.

"Female company only. If grandma doesn't look well ask her to rest."

"That would have been his job bi Ika and bi Siti every day. They're always strictly in control of Grandma's rest schedule and best know Grandma's health condition."

"Truly they know better. But grandma would've preferred her granddaughter to be considerate."

Fifi put the index finger on the forehead. Pretend think.

Ah Fifi's. His mind was still dominated by the playing world.

As a first step, nothing. His desire to learn to be a barista is worth supporting. Maybe later in the store Fifi will find many interesting photo spots to meet his social media account. I hope after seeing and engaging in activities in the store he became interested in learning to manage the store. Nowadays shop customers are crowded and Fifi likes the crowd the most. Especially if there is a musical show, comedy or other entertainment media. He'll be at home. I really hope Fifi can help manage the store so that my load becomes lighter.

"May also learn to be a barista if you are interested in that direction. But remember, your main task is to accompany grandma." I said.

"Good, Brother."

"Next week maybe you'll come back here again to check the plantation and take your mama with your school transfer file."

Fifi smiled cheerfully. His dream of attending school in a big city will soon be realized. It turns out he was secretly interested also in the world of concocting coffee. My hope is a little bright spot. Hopefully he will be interested in managing the store.

"Don't go out at night if there's no emergency, Fi. Remember uncle's message. We should be able to maintain the dignity of the family."

Fifi put her lips together. "Yes, Brother. Fifi knows which good is bad."

"I'll let you know soon if there's anything."

"Ready, Brother." replied Fifi while smiling intently and tilting her head.

I smiled as I tidied a few pieces of clothing into the backpack. While Fifi was busy cleaning her toenails.

"No need to take grandma too seriously, sister. If you want to go home, go home. Here there is Fifi, Mr. Rodi, bi Ika and bi Siti. Everything's gonna be okay."

"You promised you'd take care of Grandma the best, right?"

"Yes definitely dong. Don't doubt that problem anymore."

"Thank you for sharing your responsibility with me."

"Why don't you want to stay here? Mama would have come here if we both lived here. Here want nothing easier than in our village."

I choose to keep silent to avoid cross-opinions.

"Fifi's been making friends here for a few days. Fifi's social media is also getting crowded."

"You're fooling each other with your new acquaintance?"

Fifi blinked her eyes while smiling proudly. "Not only that. Their friends are also interested in following me. Last day I had over 100 new followers."

Did ya? How fast is he moving? Fifi social media content is not important information. Just photos of celebrity-style and silly jokes ala teenage responsibility.

"If there are already many followers occasionally promoin shop we dong so that more crowded" said I spontaneously. How to know Fifi social media can be used for free promotion.

"definitely. Wait for the play date. Fifi will invite some friends to hang out in the store while taking photos if there is an interesting object. If necessary we make a special booth unique and contemporary photos."

"Whatever. By the way Mr. Tristan if you want to make a photo booth."