The Moon Among the Stars

37

After a domestic affair between Mother Andara and Mr. Sukoco, Kyai Toha just sat quietly leaning on the back of the sofa in the family room.

Mother Andara and Zura also sat on the sofa of the family room, they both hugged each other and leaned against each other.

Afnan and Kahfi also sat side by side opposite Kyai Toha, while Ayumi and Bunda Icha struggled to make warm drinks and snacks in the kitchen.

Ayumi stirred the sweet tea and placed the beautiful cups on the tray. Mommy Icha is tidying up some snack jars in the taste of trays to take to the family room.

"Don't be traumatized to see such a commotion. Not all family matters should be published as such. That was a mistake. It should be a family problem or family disgrace that is guarded lest everyone know it," Mother Icha advised.

Ayumi looked at Mommy Icha while nodding her head slowly at the sign of understanding.

"Ayumi understands Mother. Ayumi was just shocked, seeing such a fight, Thank God Ayumi and Mother Ayumi never fought until like that, just bickering in a difference of opinion debate" said Ayumi explained.

"You're a good boy and very mature in addressing things. Mother likes you, Ayumi," said Mother Icha praising Ayumi.

"Of the ordinary Mother. Don't over praise Ayumi," said Ayumi slowly.

Mommy Icha and Ayumi brought a tray of food and drink each to eat this afternoon. Drinking warm tea can reduce a person's stress level to be more relaxed.

"Diminum was Dara, Zura" Mother Icha said gently while giving one cup of tea to Kyai Toha, her husband.

"Thank you, you are indeed the best wife" Kyai Toha said innocently.

"Father, ashamed of many people," said Mother Icha as she blinked one eye at her husband and smiled.

Dara, Zura and Ayumi stared at the intimacy of the two men.

"I envy you Icha. Our age is not young anymore, but you two can make the wedding trip stay warm, romantic and happy," said Mother Andara staring at the nanar Mother Icha.

"This is drinking tea first, I made it specifically for you, Dara, and this is for you Zura," said Mother Icha full of tenderness giving each one cup of tea to Mother Andara and Zura.

"Mother, Kahfi one yes," said Kahfi took one cup of tea and gave it to Ayumi who was sitting right next to him.

Ayumi was surprised and looked at everyone who also looked at her including Afnan who was staring at Ayumi's face.

"Drink Ayumi, your face looks tired" said Kahfi softly.

Ayumi received the cup containing the warm tea, and sipped the warm tea.

"Thank you, Sister Fi" said Ayumi slowly.

Afnan moved from his seat and took a small plate filled with snacks and gave it to Ayumi.

"Eat Ay, you will be sick" said Afnan slowly while giving the small plate to Ayumi.

Ayumi received the small plate with a smile and said, "Thank you Brother."

Mother Icha looked at her two sons who were seen looking for attention from Ayumi.

Zura looked at Afnan with disappointment, it should have been Zura who was noticed that way, not Ayumi.

"Where do you want to go after this?" kyai asked Toha quietly and turned her attention away from her two sons who seemed to be racing for attention to Ayumi.

"I don't know Toha yet" said Dara slowly.

"Mother, where are we going? Zura does not have the money to rent a house or room for us to stay tonight," Zura lirih told the Mother.

Ayumi listened to the conversation between the child and the mother also felt pity.

Half an hour has Mother Andara looking for a ride to stay tonight, but the results are nil. All his friends no one wants to help Mother Andara who is in trouble.

Mother Andara let out a long sigh and covered her face with both hands. It felt like screaming, screaming as hard as possible and wanting to cry over the reality of his life right now.

"Where's Mother? Is there a friend who wants to help us?" ask Zura quietly while rubbing Mother Andara's back gently.

Mother Andara's face was still covered by her hands, Mother Andara just shook her head slowly answering Zura's question that had just been asked.

Zura sighed and bowed sadly and confused. It was getting late in the afternoon, where else would they find a place to stay even if only overnight.

"I'm sorry Ayumi, if you interfere in this matter. Mother Andara and Kak Zura can really stay at Grandma Arsy's house. Grandma would be very happy if there were friends at home. If Mother Andara is ready, please go to Grandma Arsy's house," said Ayumi slowly invite Mother Andara and Zura to her house.

Mother Andara and Zura looked at Ayumi in disbelief. There are still good people who want to help at a crucial time like this.

"Is Ayumi really, you want to help us?" ask Mother Andara with a feeling of pleasure.

"True Mother Andara, Ayumi did not lie. We go home now, so that Mother Andara and Brother Zura can rest," said Ayumi softly.

"Are you really going to take them both home? They insulted you this afternoon Ay," said Kahfi resentfully not accepting Ayumi's kindness.

"Sir Fi, both are mandatory and should not be picky. One more thing is not to repay one's crimes with evil as well, but it is better to remain silent, we pray that the person will quickly be made aware of his mistakes" said Ayumi wisely.

"Your heart is like Ay's angel" said Zura softly and embarrassed to insult Ayumi.

"Thank you to Allah SWT, Ayumi's heart was moved by God to help Mother Andara and Brother Zura. This is not a coincidence but everything is our destiny" said Ayumi softly.

"Thank you Ayumi, I'm very grateful that you want to help the difficulties of Mother Andara and her daughter" Kyai Toha told Ayumi slowly.

"Together Mr. Kyai, our fellow people must help each other," said Ayumi briefly.

"Ayumi, often play here, later we make cakes using Ayumi recipes," said Mother Icha softly.

"Each Mother Icha, Ayumi will prepare the ingredients first," Ayumi replied slowly.

"Mother and Ayumi really like Deket. When do you talk to Ayumi?" ask Kahfi curiously.

"Kok you be the same mother, Fi?" said Mother Icha squealing her eyes towards Kahfi.

"What cake can you make, Ay?" ask Afnan slowly.

"Cat tongue taste green tea, Mommy wants to try the Ayumi recipe," said Mother Icha with sparkling eyes.

"The tongue of the cat is Kahfi's favorite cake, but if the taste of green tea, Kahfi has never tried Ay" said Kahfi slowly.

"Yes later Ayumi make Kak Fi," said Ayumi slowly.

"For me your future husband?" afnan asked in a rather loud voice deliberately explaining that Ayumi was his in the future.

Ayumi just smiled and said, "Make Kak Afnan also exist, Ayumi make sesame top chocolate dates, want?"

"It is with pleasure to accept it" said Afnan smiling happily.

Zura only held back his annoyance and disappointment, if not Ayumi who helped, might have yelled uncharacteristically for Afnan to remain his.