Magic Lantern
Scheme
Kreshna is getting ready to go to the branch office of the company. His departure this time was to oversee the running of the company.
His mother called him asking for his absence when his sister was celebrating a birthday with the family.
“Why are you not present? We all waiting for you?”
“I forgot. I have a lot of work to do. I will supervise the work at the branch office of the company where I work.”
“Mama understands your busyness. But don't forget the “ family
That sentence sounded stale to him. His stepfather would feel very happy with his absence.
Without presence. They will be more comfortable spending their family time.
From the beginning, he was a mistake. If only her mother and father had not married. The thorns in the flesh within their respective families would not exist.
Forgetting family events is a habit. If he was present it would only make the atmosphere awkward.
His father was more direct. If you really want to meet. Then they will spend time together. Eating together in a restaurant without the rest of his family.
Her mother is a woman. Everything has to be in accordance with his feelings. Family event meeting. The atmosphere was very awkward especially with his stepfather.
“It would be better if we met alone, ma. Or you occasionally come and stay at my apartment.”
“I want you to be close to your father and brothers. You're the only one to go home and stay overnight so you can meet the whole family.”
Want him to tell his mother that throughout his life who barely knew the closeness of relationships with parents. Makes him want his mother to treat him like a brother.
Spoken with his mother. Talking without having to feel that what they are saying is not really what they understand its meaning.
Is your mother afraid of being judged? If you just spend time with her? Worried that he would vent all his frustration and anger over the failure of his parents' marriage?
His meeting with his father a few years ago left memories.
Since her parents divorced. He was never with his father again. Especially after his father got married and had a new family.
Although his father remained responsible for his life and education financially deposited through his mother until he was mature and independent. As a child, he not only needed materials. But the affection like the brothers got.
His father looked at him with an indescribable face.
“You're an adult now.”
“A long time ago well?”
“About fifteen minutes.”
Krishna sat in front of his father.
“What do you want to order?” Ask father.
“Just the same with dad.”
“Good.” His father called the waiter to order food and drinks.
“Two rib eye steak with smash potatoes. Two chocolate milkshakes. Two cold mineral waters. Seportion calamari, onion ring, potatoes wedges And sausage.”
“How are you doing, well?”
“Good. How are you?”
“Good.”
His father asked about his work. Talk about common things. Like football. Politics and things that attract attention. The latest economic conditions. Not talking about anything personal.
“There's something I want to tell you.”
“What is it yah?”
“We and family want to move to Australia.”
“When?”
“Another week. Your two sisters are going to college there.”
It makes no difference to him where his father and his new family live. Because they will also not meet let alone gather like family. But he appreciated his father's good intentions. Notifying his move and his family.
“Ma..” His daydream is interrupted. Back to the conversation with his mother on the phone.
“What's up?” Her mother across the phone.
“Can we talk both? Spending time only two?”
“For what? You're just here.”
“Ma..”
“What the hell is it? You're like a little kid.”
“Meet me to the branch office stay with me. Accompany me while there.”
“I can't possibly leave your sisters and father on your side.”
“Only a few days.” His ink with a clear tone.
“You just came here and stayed here.”
Kreshna found it futile to persuade her mother to spend time with her.
Other than the material, he had no relationship whatsoever with his two parents.
The failure of her parents' marriage overshadowed their current marriage. Both are very caring for their families. But no one paid attention to it and gave it the kind of affection they gave their new family.
Walk around the mall alone. Haven't found anything that fits his heart's choice.
He called Alicia.
“What's up?”
“I want to find a gift for Train just no ideas.”
“You where?”
Kreshna mentioned the mall where he was.
“You wait there yes..”
Alicia came a while later. About half an hour more with a stomach that looks bloated.
“How many months has it been?” Ask Kreshna.
“Five.”
“You look fresh and happy.”
“Mean him you quickly catch up. What else makes you and Ratih unmarried?” Ask Alicia.
Kreshna.
“You know if you're having anything unpleasant. Not necessarily it will decline. It is important that you find a partner who is suitable and can compensate you. Your parents' failure as a lesson doesn't just traumatize you.” Connect Alicia.
“Easy for you to talk.”
“Yeah, indeed. But it is not impossible.”
“What was your idea?”
“Gift for Ratih?”
“Yeah.”
“How about tote bag?”
“Hmm, can too. You just choose.”
They walked to the bag shop. Choose a tote bag made of canvas material. Burgundy Colors.
“What do you think?” Ask Alicia.
“Yeah, good. All right, I picked it.”
Alicia chose a young maroon-colored gift paper with a heart motif.
While waiting for the gift to be wrapped they chatted.
“I can't stay with you for long.”
“I thought we'd eat while chatting.”
“Maybe next time. Today I'm scheduled to go to the gynecologist. After control, we plan to buy the fixtures for the nursery.”
“Good. Thank you for helping me find a gift.”
“Don’t mention it. I go first huh?”
“Good. Greetings to your husband.”
“Good.”
Kreshna headed to the gift shop intending to buy souvenirs sent to Ratih's address.
He memwhatsapp Ratih.
[I bought souvenirs from kutitip to your address. You set it up for yourself and in the office.]
Whatsapp has not received an answer. It seems like Ratih is busy.
Finished buying. Ask the store to send using the expedition to Ratih's address.
He was walking around looking for a place to eat. Find a place to eat that sells rice with soto.
Ordering a serving of rice with soto meat mixed with yellow coconut milk. Ordering a glass of warm tea. Take two packs of emping, open and mix them into a soto bowl.
Eat his lunch with gourmet. Spending rice and sotonya toilet without waste. The clock almost shows at two o'clock in the afternoon.
Naturally, if his stomach is rumbling to ask to be filled. After getting tired of walking around looking for gifts and buying souvenirs. Rest while eating lunch.
Whatsapp reads. Whatsapp is coming in. From Ratih.
[Alright]
He replied to Whatsapp with a smile.
[Thanks. Miss you.].
[Gombal!]
