My Perfect Stranger's

Friendship Celebration

"Auntie Friska!!" vano shouted loudly while running down Friska's legs and hugged her. Friska was filled to see the boy's enthusiasm.

"Aunty came to pick up Vano?" ask Vano to make sure

"Yes, dear" replied Friska summarizing Vano's clean white cheeks

Meanwhile, the mother and son who were near them were just staring question mark looking at Friska

"Hello beautiful, are you Cecil?" friska asked turned to look at the two-braided beautiful boy

"Yes aunty"

"Hi Mbak, introduce me to Friska" Friska said as she extended her hand to the young mother in front of her

"Hi Friska's. I'm Melly, Mama Cecil" Melly replied with a friendly smile welcoming Friska's hand

"How do you know Cecil?" ask Melly curious

"Because Vano often mentions the name Cecil. It looks like they are friendly" Friska chuckled

"Yes, they are indeed close friends" Melly confirmed

"I just saw you for the first time. Are you Vano's relative?"

"Emm. I'm the wife of Vano's father, mbak" Friska replied slightly whispering into Melly's ear.

Melly was a little surprised to hear Friska's words, it means Friska is Vano's mother

"Sorry Friska, I don't know" Melly said a little unwell. After all Vano did not have a mother, because when he asked where the mother of the boy was, he just replied 'Papa said, Mama Vano is already in heaven waiting for Vano and Papa, Auntie' and he immediately concluded that Vano's mother was dead. He who pity Vano, finally loves the friend of his son. He also often makes more supplies for Cecil so he can share with Vano

"It's okay mbak, I'm happy to meet you in person with mbak and Cecil. Vano said that Mbak and Cecil were very good to him. Thank you very much, Ma'am" said Friska sincerely

"Don't be like that, I've loved Vano for a long time because he's also a good boy" Melly smiled

"Oh yeah, you're in a hurry to go home?" ask Melly

"Not even mbak. What's up?"

"How about we go for a walk first?" invite Melly enthusiastically

Friska glanced at Vano as if asking for an answer. He was only worried if Vano was exhausted. But it was precisely the burning spirit that was visible in the clear eyes of the boy

"How's the kid? you agree that we go for a walk first?" this time Melly asked the two boys

"Agoddessa!!" scream at them simultaneously

"Vano isn't tired?" ask Friska to make sure

"No, Aunt. Vano actually really wants to go the road like this. Cecil with aunt Melly, and Vano with aunt"

"How's Friska? Think of it today as a celebration of our friendship" Melly chuckled. Friska realizes that Vano's words are true about how kind and friendly Melly and Cecil are

"Alright, Ma'am. Vano and Cecil seemed to be very excited" Friska smiled looking at the two kids who looked excited at the excitement of their road this time

He then reached into the cell phone in his tote bag to contact Ardigo. He's a little away from the kids and Melly

"Hello!"

"Hello, Mas"

"What's wrong?"

"I'd like to ask permission to take Vano down the road"

"Where? with who? "

"I don't know yet. We went with Cecil and Melly's mom, Cecil's mom"

"It looks like you're close"

"so. Melly looks very nice and friendly"

"Alright then, heart of heart"

"What about Deni sir?"

"I'll ask him to come home, and pick you up later"

"All right then"

After the connection was broken, Friska again approached Melly and the children

"Have you finished reporting, Fris?" seda Melly whom Friska replied with a smile

"Come, we're leaving!" invite Melly enthusiastically

Now Vano and Cecil are on a ball bath. They play with thousands of colorful balls. Melly and Friska chose to sit in the available seats while keeping an eye on the child.

"You look young, Fris" Melly said, opening her voice

"Yes, I'm 22 years old"

"I salute you, you have decided to get married at a young age. And I see, you also have an adult nature when dealing with children"

"I love children so much that I feel comfortable with them. Maybe that's what makes me look grown up"

"I'm happy now that Vano has a mother, let alone a good one like you, Fris. When he first became friends with Cecil, I saw he kept so many things in his beautiful eyeballs. I know he's sometimes jealous of Cecil, but he can hide all that and just shut up. That's why I always try to give the same treatment to him as well. But now it's you, and I see that she loves you very much" Melly said, staring at Friska's face

"I'm just trying my best to meet Vano's need for affection and protection, ma'am"

"If you may know, have you been married to Vano's father for a long time?"

"Yet, Ma'am."

"I'm sure your husband didn't choose Vano's wife and mother wrong" Melly smiled warmly

They kept talking about many things while waiting and watching their child. Familiarity and closeness are instantly created between Melly and Friska

After satisfied playing, they fill the stomach that has been rumbling in a food court. Then proceed by walking the road to see the store that is here. Melly is interested in a shop that displays family couple outfits.

"Let's go in" Melly told Friska

"Don't this look funny?" point it to 3 different size sweaters that are pastel pink with each of them saying Mom, Dad, and baby girl.

"Yes, Ma'am, very nice and funny" Friska replied in agreement

"Cecil likes the color, Ma." said Cecil

"Clearly darling?" tanya Melly who was immediately embraced by Cecil

"All right, we're gonna buy this one"

Friska then looked at Vano who was watching the sweater that was light blue.

"Vano wants to have a sweater like Cecil?" ask Friska quietly

"Yes, Aunt. For Vano, Auntie, and also Papa"

Friska was a little confused by Vano's request, she was just afraid that Ardigo would misunderstand if he bought a couple item for the three of them. However, he could not bear to refuse it. Moreover, he also did not want to make Melly think strangely about her household

"Come, Fris. It must be funny if we wear it with children and Papa" asked Melly as if supporting Vano's wishes

After weighing up, Friska also decided to buy the sweater according to Vano's wishes. Sweater with each writing Mom, Dad, and Baby boy is finally in his grasp.

After that, they finally decided to go home

"I'll drive you and Vano" Melly said. They are now in the lobby of the mall

"No, I'll just ask the driver to pick us up."

"really?"

"Yes, Mother. It seems Cecil is also tired and sleepy. You better go straight home, pity Cecil ", said Friska who saw the little boy had been seen yawning several times

"All right then. You guys okay are we staying?" ask Melly who does not have the heart to leave Friska and Vano

"Of course, Ma'am. I'm not a kid anymore, look I've got a kid" Friska joked as she shook her hand with Vano, inviting a slight nagging from Melly

"All right then. See you later, Fris" said Melly, linking her cheeks with Friska

"Yes, Mother. Be careful" replied Friska who was taken by Melly

"Dadah Vano, see you tomorrow" Cecil's turn to say goodbye to his best friend

"Bah Cecil"

Melly and Cecil walked away to the car park and drove to their house

Friska is now back in touch with Ardigo to ask Deni to pick them up.

Shortly after, a car pulled over followed by Mr. Deni who came down to open the door. In the car, Vano was leaning against Friska's arm, as if she was already sleepy

Friska then shifted Vano's body and placed it on her lap, then she hugged him while stroking the boy's back slowly. And sure enough, the boy immediately fell asleep in Friska's arms

"Tante loved Vano very much" said Friska slowly and then kissed Vano on the forehead.

To be continued.