RESIDUAL WAGES

New Shoes for My Child

Every Mas Surya entered the Night Ship work then, the morning at Half Eight Mas Surya had returned home. After breakfast Mas Surya immediately sleeps and will wake up at One O'clock in the afternoon. Wake up just for lunch and shower. After that Mas Surya will continue to sleep again until half-hour Four in the afternoon. It's true that there's no time for his two sons even if it's just for chatting.

" Mad, I want to talk" I said as Mas Surya woke up to take a nap.

" Speak what?" He said to put a spoon on the plate that had been empty because the food had been eaten.

" Look, should we just contract and try to live independently." I doubt.

Mas Surya just looked at me questioningly and momentarily let out a long sigh.

" Aren't you staying here?" Tanya Mas Surya's.

" Via at home Mas, only Via just want to live independently." Say steady.

" We where there is money Via, to contract the house. Money needs daily only salary Mas not sufficient. You don't ask for anything strange, Via" Mas Surya said disapprovingly.

I've thought before. Mas Surya will definitely reject my wishes and always reasoned not enough money.

" The Salary of Three Million is enough for Kita Mas's small family" I said.

" Oh, so you just want to avoid that I can't give my mom any more money. That's right, you mean?" Mas Surya misunderstood.

" It's up" I said and left Mas Surya at the dinner table.

Surya always wins by himself. Feeling as the Head of Household his decision must be heard and followed.

" Dad, Zafran wants to buy new shoes. Zafran shoes are torn and not worth wearing anymore" said Zafran showed his Shoes on Mas Surya. I peeked at their chat from behind the bedroom door.

" Later payday Dad bought" said Mas Zafran promise. Zafran also went and returned to play with his friend.

" Well, Ria asked for 100 Thousand dong! Ria wants to buy a school book. Ria suddenly appeared in front of Mas Surya. Always a reason to buy a book. Though all the equipment of the Lisa School has been taken care of by Mas Fatir, my Sister-in-law.

" This" said Mas Surya and then gave a hundred Thousand bills to Lisa without thinking. My heart was filled to see my son who asked to buy shoes had to wait for his father payday. Even cheap shoes are okay for my son. I can't stand the feeling my son was treated unfairly by his own father. Finally I came out of the room to talk to Mas Surya.

" Why don't you buy Zafran shoes?" I'm trying to hold back emotions.

" Mas hasn't paid Via" he said as if I didn't know just now I saw him give money to Ria.

" Keep the money for Ria?" My question's short.

" You always demand. Mas right, already said Mas has no money" he replied kekeh.

" May God abolish all that Mas considers to be nonexistent!" My prayer went away upset.

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Even though it's still time for school, this morning I'd like to take my Three Sons to the market to buy Zafran Shoes. I deliberately did not leave or leave one of my children at home with my Mother-in-law. I don't want my children to be scolded by their Grandmother with insults that are not worth hearing by a Child their age.

We arrived at the market, the bustling atmosphere of the market made it somewhat difficult for me to hold the hands of my Two Sons. I invite Them into a special Loak Item selling Import Shoes. In addition to the cheap price, the quality is guaranteed to be durable and strong.

" Let's Ma'am, the Shoes, the Slippers." Shouted Shoe Vendor offering his merchandise. His mouth that blabbed earlier and unceasingly made my Two Sons laugh amusedly.

" Zafran, where are your legs, son. Try this one" I said, taking the black shoes. I bent down trying to put his foot in the shoe. Zaki who was in my sling I dropped it beside me. Zaki is able to walk and Zul holds his sister's hand so as not to walk anywhere.

" Well, these shoes fit on your feet, son" I said happily.

" How Many Packs" I told the Shoe Vendor.

" Fifty Thousand Ma'am, that's new stuff coming in. No abrasions and still smooth." Said Shoe Vendor.

" May be less sir? My word bids.

" That's the right price, ma'am, only Mom I love is cheap. Because Mom is the First Buyer of My Merchandise." Said Shoe Vendor.

I thought for a moment, if I buy those shoes then this money won't be left. I'm afraid my son will be on the way home to drink ice or just want to buy snacks.

" Later Sir" I said with a heavy heart while giving the Shoes to Shoebirds.

" Mom, why not buy it" said Zafran My son.

" We're looking for something else, son" I said. The shoes are very cheap. Moreover, the goods do not blister at all and look new.

Both of my sons started to get thirsty from being tired of going around looking for cheap shoes. Until I stopped by a shop near the market. I also ordered Two glasses of Ice Dawet and Three plates of Gado-gado. Soon the order was ready to be eaten. My son Zaki who can already eat looks to enjoy their Gado-gado. I just took a sip of White Water to quench my thirst which was provided free to the Buyers.

" How many Bu" I said to the Owner of the Shoal.

" Gado Tiga 25 Thousand and Ice Dawetnya Twelve 10 Thousand to 35 Thousand" said Mother Owner Warung counting.

I gave up the 50 thousand to him. Leave 15 Thousand without Zafran Shoes. I came home empty-handed.

" Mom, this is from My Master" said the Father whom I do not know.

" I'm sorry, sir, are you not mistaken for someone to give you this item?" I'm confused.

" It's true for Mom, accept it. Master I do not like his gift at the reject" said the Father.

" But sir, I've never felt like I had any Relatives or Friends in this City" I said honestly.

" I have to go, Mister, I've been waiting" said the Father in a hurry to walk away.

I saw a Luxury Car parked on the side of the road. The father went to the car and entered and then drove his car. It seems that the Father is a Driver from his Master. I was curious about what was in the Paper Bag that Mr. Driver gave me. When I opened, I was surprised to see a Shoe for My Son Zafran. And I was even more surprised to see the price of the Shoes with Bandrol 499 Thousand Rupiah. I saw a white Envelope also in the Paper Bag. I dare not open it in a crowded place then I keep the Envelope in my pants pocket and If I have arrived at a new house I will see what it contains.