Not a Substitute

A10 May Not Be Circumcised Again

Bramanthy Group is a textile company. Headquartered in Surabaya City but has branches in several cities in Indonesia such as in Bandung, Yogyakarta, Denpasar and even abroad such as Singapore.

An effort will surely have its ups and downs. Likewise with Bramanthy Group, had experienced a stock price crash when the CEO died, Bimo Bramanthy. There were shocks and struggles for positions that occupied the position. But in the end the son who became the CEO replaced the father.

Now Bramanthy Group is at a golden point when it is under the leadership of this young CEO in his 30s. Having a good education base and extraordinary talents that make the young CEO into the top 10 successful business people in this country. The CEO now takes care of his company in Singapore more often than in his homeland. This is because he wants to spread his wings again to open branches in other countries.

The Festival event yesterday in the framework of a series of birthday subsidiaries branching out in Bandung to ten years established. Aim to participate in giving birth to young designers who are ready to appear in the fashion industry in Indonesia.

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Being the winner of the first champion in the designer festival event yesterday increased the confidence for Himeka. She plans to open a boutique as a first step into the fashion business. The support of his in-laws and friends made it a motivation for Himeka.

His intention to open a boutique was also conveyed to Devano. Ever since they met in Bandung a few days ago, they have become frequent communicators. Devano welcomed Himeka's plans to open the boutique. Devano strongly believed in Himeka's abilities.

Devano offered Himeka help to find a suitable place to open a boutique. One of the shopping centers in the city of Surabaya became a place chosen by Devano.

"Yes, Me. InshaAllah tomorrow morning I travel to Surabaya and there are meetings with the directors" said Devano. Now they're chatting on the phone.

"Yes, Dev. I wait." replied Himeka

"Be careful, don't speed it up." continued Himeka

Getting a little attention from Himeka, Devano was delighted.

"Tomorrow, after the meeting we finished surveying the location, Me." take Devano

"Yes, Dev. If only it fits all we bargain the price of the rent."

"Yes, if the problem is easy, Me." replied Devano

"Yes already, Dev. Yes first, I want to nina bobokan Navya first. It's time for him to sleep."

" What's Navya doing now, Me?"

"It's still learning to color the same as Madam Rina and Mak Tum from earlier."

"Yes already, take the bobok gih! It's the night."

"Yes, Dev. I hung up on him. Assalamu'alaikum"

" Wa'alaikumsalam"

After talking to Devano, he immediately went to the living room, where Navya was busy coloring with two domestic assistants.

"Well, it's great for your children to color it." praise Himeka

Getting praise from the Mother, Navya's eyes sparkled.

"Thank you Mother. Navya was helped earlier by Ms. Rina" Navya replied

"That's a picture of what the hell, son?"

"This is the picture of Dad, this is Mommy and this is Vya holding a balloon. I gave her a pink balloon. Beautiful right?" Navya excitedly explained to her mother.

Three adults in the room became haru. Navya's colored picture is a portrait of a happy family complete with the presence of the father and his mother. But they tried to cover up his tears that escaped without permission from the presence of Navya.

"Yes, Mother." Navya. Soon he along with Mbak Rina did his ritual before going to bed at night.

"Mom, why was Vya given that picture to color?" ask Himeka to Mak Tum who is now cleaning Navya's coloring tools

"Sorry, Mom. Vya asked for the picture. He said there were pictures of his father and his mother. Though earlier the same Rina has been given a picture of hello kitty but nduk Navya refused." Mak Tum tried to explain

"Yes it's okay Mak." replied Himeka with a fleeting smile

Himeka immediately set foot to go to Navya's room on the second floor next to her room.

"Vya is ready to sleep?" ask Himeka when he arrived in Navya's room and found Navya was changing into a nightgown with the help of Ms. Rina.

"It's ready, Mother." replied Navya

"Mom, excuse me first." said Rina

"Yes, Mother. Thanks to Rina" said Himeka

"Thank you, Ms. Rina" Navya also did not want to miss to thank Mbak Rina

"Express, Mom. Yes Nduk Vya, dear." replied Mbak Rina by staring at two employers alternately. Sister Rina slowly walked out of Navya's room and closed the door.

"Vya, what story do you want to read?" ask Himeka to Navya who is now behind the cover of Frozen's picture. Himeka brought some story books that were shown to her daughter.

"You are this one, Mother" Navya replied by pointing to one of the titles of the book.

Soon Himeka read the story to Navya. Ten later, Navya was already asleep. Himeka closed her storybook and kissed her on the forehead.

"Good sleep, dear. What a beautiful dream. Your kasian at your young age you already have to lose your father figure." Not feeling a clear circle dripping about Navya's forehead. Himeka's books wipe her away, afraid to wake Navya up.

Himeka got out of bed and tidied up Navya's blanket. For a moment he stared at Navya's calm face. With small steps slowly he left Navya's room after changing Navya's room lighting into a sleeping lamp.

Himeka headed to his room. It is time to rest his body and mind. But instead of resting his mind, suddenly a deep longing burst into his chest.

Soon he grabbed a photo album tucked away in the nightstand by his bedside. Many smiles and laughter are depicted in the gray photo album. Suddenly her tears returned. As strong as he could resist not falling, it was very difficult for him to do.

Perhaps it is true, the heavier than losing is trying to be okay in the presence of humans even though their hearts and feelings are being broken. This is what Himeka Khumari did. Covering a wound with a laugh.

"Mas, I miss. ", said Himeka, wiping a picture of her marriage to her late husband.

"Wait for me in eternity." continued amidst her dripping tears drenching her tapered cheeks

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