The Complicated Love #2
CL - 55. Still the Mood of Grief
Papa's funeral is over. The fragrance of Cambodian flowers wreaths around the cemetery. Papa is calm there. I was still sitting holding Papa's headstone that had just been plugged deep into the ground. This time I tried hard, though the tears kept flowing.
Mama looks very tired, her eyes are swollen from crying. The enormous loss he suffered was a huge blow to him. She had lost her true love, during her time with Mama and Papa she had never heard of arguing, let alone fighting. They always share affection with each other with tenderness.
Saka glanced at me while nodding, inviting me to stand up and look at Mama who was still mired sadly.
"Ma, let's go home. Papa has rested quietly."
Mama just nodded, once again she rubbed Papa's headstone where there was written Papa's name. A husband she loved very much.
Slowly, Mama stood up and invited me to leave the funeral. There is a sense of reluctance, but in any case, we cannot all dissolve in sadness. Papa wouldn't like that.
On the way home, no one spoke. The atmosphere in the car was very quiet. Saka drove his car carefully. Mama looked out the window, I don't know what was raging in her heart. But all I know is, Mama must be thinking about Papa. Moreover, the death of Papa is a shocking thing for all of us.
It never crossed our minds that Papa would leave so soon. There was no premonition whatsoever, let alone any signs of pain, yet Papa just left.
When I got home, my mom didn't talk. He went into the room and did not come out again. Me and Mas Saka went into the room.
"Mas, can we stay here for a while? Accompanying Mama through a period of mourning for the loss of Papa."
"As much as you love, I always go with whatever you want. Mama needs us here."
"Thank you for understanding the situation. And I'm sorry if I can't serve you well right now."
"No problem, baby, you have to be strong. You should also entertain your mother. He must have been hit hard."
"Heem"
Before going to bed, I saw my mother's condition first. Mama's asleep, she's hugging Papa's figura. Seeing that, my heart was very sad, pity Mama. I approached Mama and kissed Mama on the forehead.
"Good sleep, Mama must be strong."
I got out of Mama's room and closed the door slowly. Not to disturb a mother who is asleep.
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The next day, the sound of cooking utensils clashed. I saw that Saka was no longer by my side. Maybe he is busy in the kitchen. I rushed into the bathroom to wash my face.
I went downstairs to see what was going on in the kitchen. I saw Saka was busy stirring the fried rice, oh it turns out Mama was also there helping Saka prepare breakfast.
"It seems like I'm the only one in this house who doesn't know myself. Hehe, you guys are already in the kitchen I'm still engrossed in my dreams." I said as I approached Saka and smelled the aroma of seafood fried rice that was so appetizing.
"Hi baby, you're awake."
"Looks good. Good morning Ma! Is your mom feeling better?"
"Honey already. Now get the dishes ready at the dinner table, soon everything is ready and let's all have breakfast." Mama replied smiling. This time, she seemed to have overcome her sadness. I'm so happy about that.
"Don't! It can't be like that. Take it to the dinner table, you can eat as much at the dinner table."
"You're the best, baby." I answered while staring spoiledly at Saka.
Even when he was cooking, his good looks aura did not fade at all. Even more, at least that's what I saw from the aura of the man who had just become my husband.
We were all at the dinner table and preparing for breakfast today. Kulirik Mama's face looked calm again. He can really overcome his sadness. I'm so glad everything will improve soon. I'm sure it is.
"Ma, it's okay to stay here for a while?" I asked Mama.
"What are you talking about? This is your home too, of course you can stay here for as long as you want to love. Instead Mama will be happy if forever you stay here with Mama."
"alright. We'll accompany you here, won't we, baby?" I asked Saka.
"Of course, dear, if necessary we do not have to go back to the apartment. You are here, accompany Mama enjoy her old days. And, I want you not to work anymore. Let your trust assistant take care of everything."
"Regarding that, I'll talk to Nia first. I also have to finish some business if I have to let go of that business, baby."
"alright. Do your best, baby."
After breakfast, we all take a shower and change our clothes. Today, I'm going to headquarter to check all sales as long as I leave the store. Saka will return to the restaurant will also do the same.
The two of us left together, Saka drove me first to the headquarters. Arriving at the office I immediately met with Nia.
"Bring all the financial statements into my room huh."
"Good Mom. Immediately I prepare."
I went into a room where I spent a lot of time. Not long after, Nia entered carrying a stack of Map containing financial statements for the past few weeks.
After putting the maps down, Nia said no to go back to her desk. But before that he expressed his condolences for the sudden departure of Papa .
"So sorry, Mom. May the deceased be placed on the side of God Almighty."
"Thank you Nia."
After Nia left my room, I immediately checked each report and found all financial statements in a stable and very good condition. There has been some increase in sales in some stores. Surely it makes me proud of the achievements that have been done so far.
I am grateful to have employees and assistants who can be trusted like Nia. He did the work I gave him so well. If the time comes, then everything I let Nia take care of. So that I can focus more on my family, I can also take care of my mother.
I promise I will never let you alone. Moreover, he had lost the person he loved so much. Although Mama looks tough, but I'm sure Mama always thinks of Papa and that sometimes makes her sad.
Death is something we cannot avoid. He may come unexpectedly, sometimes when we fall asleep, work, or even when we are singing our favorite song. So no one can avoid it. Hopefully, when that time comes, we are all ready.
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