Sons & Daughters

Memories (2)

The figure of Aunt Winda slowly began to I remember back. His shady face, his unrelenting pink lips gave us advice and warned us, if we were both, to play too far and possibly harm ourselves. As well as the light green hijab she used to wear while in this place. He is gentle, polite and patient. Especially when we face both of us.

"This is for the Princess" Aunt Winda often gave me small snacks when I was about to go home with my mom.

"Ow Winda, I'm sorry because I often bother you" said the mama was often thrown when I was about to go home

"It's okay, Nissa. I don't feel bothered. Instead I was happy, so Reyhan had a friend to play here, while he waited for my work to be completed" said Aunt Winda softly.

"Oh yes, this is a gift for the Princess. Tomorrow do not hesitate to play here again yes" Aunt Winda handed me a small meal.

"Let's say what Princess?" ask Mama

"Thank you aunt" I said as I shook her hand.

"Beloved together"

"Dadah... aunty" I said as I waved at Aunt Winda and Reyhan.

"Dadah... tomorrow play here again yes" said the two of them from a distance.

Aunt Willa often gave me snacks. Which I think he used to buy before he picked us both up. Like a piece of chocolate, candy, cake, nuts, even ice cream. I really love Auntie Winda.

In fact, once upon a time my mother was sick. He was willing to help me take care of me for a while. At that time my mother suffered from DHF and had to be hospitalized. Honestly, I felt very sad at the time, seeing my mother lying weak in a hospital bed. But Aunt Winda strengthened me. Makes me calm and willing to be a reservoir for my tears, when I miss Mama. To me, she is my second mother.

Reyhan began to continue his story. He then clasped my hand tighter, as if preventing me from escaping when he said that to me.

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At that time I was 5 years old. And it turned out that day coincided with our graduation day from Kindergarten. The family of Om Adinata invited us to make a small celebration. It's like a little thanksgiving, for me and Reyhan, because we're about to enter elementary school.

The color papers hanging in the middle room of this office look very beautiful. The Om Adinata office employees who were also present to enliven this event, stood up and congratulated us. Reyhan and I were so happy and joking with each other.

In the crowd I took Reyhan to our hiding place. Inside I showed you the stuff I was hiding and I brought it from home.

"You want me to see what the hell Riri is?" reyhan said as he asked

"Don't be surprised?" I said slowly. "Jeng jeng jeng" I took out the firecracker I bought secretly at the stall near my house.

"Why did you bring this thing anyway? Danger knows" Reyhan was astonished to see my uncharacteristic behavior.

"That you. If the party should be celebrated with a festive dong. That's why I deliberately brought this thing here" I said with enthusiasm.

Reyhan felt strange about my behavior which he thought was unnatural. At that moment he looked at me with a look of fear and doubt. But I ignored it. I can't wait to see these colorful firecrackers in the sky. Without knowing my actions this would make me deeply sorry for the rest of my life.