My Soul in Grandpa's Hands

Concurs

The three children finally agreed to continue their studies in the United States. Axel has also made a video call with his biological father who is in Germany. Even his biological father promised to send him money for a tuition fee in the country.

"Mommy.., " cried Arick while hugging Aleta from behind.

This afternoon Aleta again watered the flowering hybrid moon orchid in the side garden. Indeed, next to the family house Cokrodirjan built a small terrace where the edges are given a collection of Aleta orchids.

"What's the matter, baby..., just got back from tutoring?? Where are the others." Aleta puts a small sprinkler on the hardware shelf, then shifts Arick's embrace and washes his hands in the sink.

"Miss Mommy.," said Arick who continued to follow where Mommy went.

Aleta smiled and then invited Arick to sit on the chair on the terrace. Submissively, Arick follows Aleta sitting down even putting her head on her Mommy lap. Aleta gently rubbed her son's head, and was a little carried away because she had not done that for a very long time.

"Aunty.., Cynthia brought hot tea.." Suddenly Cynthia brought a tray containing a pitcher containing hot tea.

Behind him, Arend and Axel brought snacks to accompany the hot tea Cynthia brought.

"Arick is cheating. Eh this is even fun to sleep on Mommy's lap." chirped Axel while sitting on the left of Aleta.

Finally that afternoon, on the side porch, Aleta was mobbed by four children, all of whom were deflating her.

"Why are you guys? Kok melow really, Momm again nyiram orchid this you know." reprimand Aleta.

"Aunty.., we're selfies first.. Later Cynthia will send to opa also papa." said Cynthia while preparing her cellphone camera.

The various styles they tried, and dozens of images went straight into the Gallery of mobile phones.

"The mood is good..., where was this bought?" aleta asked while biting one piece of tempe.

"Ga buy Aunty.., Cynthia who loves spices. Arick was a fried.kan aunty who ngajarin Cynthia make delicious mendoan seasoning. This is the result." exclaimed Cynthia in a high tone.

"The fried banana is good too Momm. Axel who prepared, .. but Axel mixed with instant seasoning anyway. He.he.he..," Axel won't lose.

The five of them exclaimed to throw jokes at each other on the side porch while enjoying a simple snack created by the sons of Cokro descent. They do not realize that Devan and Rolland are at the door carrying a one-meter-long box of Pizza.

The two sisters looked at each other, they did not want to disturb the quality time Aleta and the children. But until a while, they had not ended their jokes.

"Hmm.uhuk... ehmm.." as he was impatient, Rolland cleared his throat behind them.

They turned their heads toward the door, and saw Uncle and Daddy smiling at them.

"Wow.we brought pizza with Uncle. Thanks Uncle.." Arend immediately stood up and kissed Rolland and his Daddy.

"It's exciting for you guys .. Daddy became the mupeng nih.." said Devan as he approached Aleta, then gave a kiss on his wife's forehead.

"Daddy continues to work, there is rarely time to gather with us" said Axel who immediately greeted Devan followed by Cynthia and Arick.

"Yes.iya.., forgive Daddy dear. Now Daddy and Uncle will join you here. He.he.he.."

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After the conversation, Arend led the conversation between his brothers.

"Dadd.., Momm.., Arend's permission represents Arick and Axel wants to say something."

"Yes dear.., say it." said Aleta.

"The three of us talked to Momm, Dadd, and we agreed. The three of us decided to continue our studies this time in one country. We want to continue in USA Momm.., so do not split in three countries" said Arend.

"That's what Mommy heard this afternoon." asked Aleta while looking at Devan.

The three sons nodded their heads.

"Axel...., what about your plan to stay with your father in Germany?" ask Aleta to Axel.

"No Momm.., Axel prefers Daddy Devan and Mommy Aleta over papa. If papa really wants to see Axel, he will find and come to Axel." said Axel steady.

"Thank you dear..," Aleta immediately hugged Axel tightly. The twins looked at her and finally they both hugged Mommy.

"Hmmm, um,... Daddy's on the call?? Is it just Mommy you love?" Devan seduces his three sons.

"He.he.he.., hug Daddy too gih. Daddy is jealous" Aleta said as she let go of her three sons' hugs.

"Daddy, we love Daddy" said Arend, hugging Devan, followed by his two brothers.

"Chyntia wanted to hug Aunty ah..," unexpectedly Rolland, Cynthia did not hug him but instead hugged Aleta.

"Fate..fate... Who hugged me?" roland asked with a pat of the eel.

"Ha.ha .ha. pity this Uncle Rolland no one is curled up. Daddy hugged Uncle." Devan immediately pulled his sister and finally the five of them hugged together.

This family can always use small things to be meaningful. Togetherness with all family members, even though only the smallest will be able to strengthen a relationship in the family (Sorry Nih... The author is complaining. He.he.he.).

That afternoon they ended up just filling the time at home, with no one coming out.

"By the way.., Mommy hasn't cooked for dinner yet." suddenly Aleta recalled, if she doesn't have plans for dinner yet.

"Simple as Momm, one menu. So cooking is easy and not complicated. Or do we just eat out..?" Devan offers to dinner outside.

"Mommy is a little lazy to come out, Dadd.., but how are the children, Mommy comes along." replied Aleta while looking into the eyes of her husband.

"Where are you kids.., mommy coming?" devan asked the kids.

"Mommy, Daddy and Uncle sit sweet. We're gonna cook for dinner, but Mommy told me the spice." Axel has a proposal.

"Again. Keep frying for the side dishes. What's Aunty's fried rice seasoning?" Cynthia also proposed cooking fried rice.

"Bawang red, garlic and red curly chili are finely kneaded yes. Then sauteed until fragrant, put duck eggs, and white rice. Add a little oyster sauce with sweet soy sauce for flavorings." Aleta gives a seasoning of fried rice in central Java.

"May I have shrimp or seafood aunty?"

"That's great, but the narrative before Masi yes. 5 soft minutes just put the rice."

"Okay. let.s go guys .. let's cook." The four ABG children rushed to leave 3 adults' to prepare the dinner menu.

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