The Rain Is Pouring's

Birthday Gift

Sidney, August 14, 2022

It's been a week that Rosa's mother has accompanied her son and daughter-in-law in Australia. As recollected his youth while completing his S1 studies he is here as well. Where he and Aiman's late father are still very healthy and young.

"Honey, our son has grown up and married. You left it too soon." said Miss Rosa sighing.

Aiman and Amel take Rosa's mother to the airport. The two parted ways in a wave that was disappearing.

"Mama must be sad to remember her youth with your father. They go to college and spend time together, there must be a lot of beautiful memories," said Amel.

"Yes, but my mom is a strong woman. Last saw mom depressed at papa's departure. At that time, I was still in the 2nd grade Junior High, we were still in Jakarta. Papa has a heart attack" said Aiman.

"Thereafter, never to be seen again mamaa with a gloomy face, she was always eager to build a business and extensive relationships." Aiman continued his words.

"As powerful as men are, women's hearts are much stronger at hiding their feelings" Amel said.

Aiman smiled at his wife's face. Then stroked her hair and kissed her forehead.

"Ahhh, your gaze makes meleyot." said Amel. They laugh in the car.

In the past, I never wanted the presence of this man. Either he's too good, or I'm not interested. But, over time, his earnestness left me completely amazed. And without further ado, this man chose the right time to propose to me. He is very patient and loving.

Amel and Aiman are on the same campus as Olivia. Amel is close to Olivia.

Aiman looked out the window and saw a woman walking in the opposite direction on the sidewalk.

"Darling, that woman looks like a picture of your mother. But I'm not sure because there may have been a lot of changes to his physique" said Aiman pulled the car over and got out. Amel was shocked and went outside.

"Mother?" sontak Amel immediately looking towards the departure.

"Mas, the woman got into the car. Let's just follow!" said Amel.

However, darling. At the red light they lost the car. With a sad bow Amel a little disappointed.

"Father, there's still tomorrow. You are calm, dear." said Aiman.

"Yes, gapapa kok." said Amel.

HESTIANA ARUMSARI'S

The name is in the memory. Arriving at Amel's house makes hot lemons. Aiman hugged Amel who was stirring a drink. Amel just smiled seeing her spoiled husband sticking his chin on Amel's shoulder.

"Don't be like this, you made me a mager" Amel said.

"The weather outside is cold, you want an angle." replied the husband.

"Winter here is not snowy, yes, I was surprised, I thought like in Europe there is snow" said Amel.

"We're lucky, the temperature's not until minus. Soon winter will pass." replied Aiman.

TUUTUUTUUUTT... TUUTUUUUTUUTUUUUUTT...

Video call from the screen..

"Olivia mas.." said Amel.

"Hey, you guys. I invite you to come home yes, there is my birthday celebration.it just happens to be a nuclear family who celebrates. Special I invited you guys over." said Olive.

"Okay, we're coming!" sahut Aiman's.

"What's dresscode?" ask Amel.

"Well, it's casual." said Olivia.

"Happy birthday to Olivia!" Amel and Aiman congratulate Olivia.

"What gift do we give you?" ask Amel.

"I know a good and useful gift! He will love it and will wear it every day. Ayookk get ready to get a present!" said Aiman.

"Our outside again?" It looks like Amel is already a mager, but what can I do.

Finally they arrived at a shop. Aiman chose a soft, thick blanket. They also choose a suitable color and calm. The price is fantastic, but it doesn't matter, as a thank you for helping and accompanying him with his wife to get a campus in Sidney.

"Honey, can we find halal cakes around here?" ask Amel.

"Of course, my mom once took me to her shop, it was a little inside. Cuisine's delicious. Is that for Olivia?" ask Aiman.

"Yes, let's go find.. " Amel excitedly shook her husband's hand. "Women are always energetic when shopping." said Aiman.

"Because shopping can relieve stress, shouldn't you be happy if I'm energetic?" sahut Amel's.

"Of course, dear." sahut Aiman then grabbed the hand of the wife and kissed her.

"Eh, we're going the wrong way, we should've gotten into alley number 2 earlier." Aiman rewinds his car then turns to alley number 2.

"Tadaaaaa." said Aiman stopped in front of the store. GINGER CAKES.

"Oh, from the outside it looks very interesting," Amel saw a cake shop painted blue sky, like his favorite color.

TIIIING..sound bell every customer who opens the door.

"Welcome Mr & Madam.. I'm Julie, how can we help you? " ask a waiter at the store.

"Ooo.. Mr. The atman? How are you doing? " Julie is shocked by Aiman's arrival.

"Hello, Ms. Julie's. This is my wife. " Aiman greeted and introduced his wife.

"Hello, Ms. Julie, I'm Amel. It's nice to meet you. Julie also warmly welcomed the couple.

Aiman inhaled a fragrant aroma that enveloped the room. "The aroma of ginger is as typical as it was 3 years ago" said Aiman.

"Right, honey he's running his business out of town" said the waiter.

"Did almost all the cakes here contain ginger?" ask Amel.

"True, no wonder if the price of cakes in our store is a little expensive than average, because we import them from Indonesia." Julie informed.

"I remember my mother's ginger." said Amel. Aiman stroked his wife's shoulder.

Amel immediately chose the cake. "It looks good" said Amel.

"Md. Julie.. What do you think, is this cake suitable for birthday gifts? "ask Aiman.

"Yes, Sir. Almond choco ginger is much preferred." replied Julie.

"Okay, wrap." said Amel.

"Darling, this is delicious.. " Aiman called his wife.

"May, I want that one, " said Amel while pointing to a dried gingerbread.

"Suit while drinking ginger." said Amel.

"What a coincidence...Andrew's coming," Julie said.

"Sir, Madam, please drink, this typical store's ginger honey is free for every customer who makes a purchase transaction." a young man's maid named Andrew brought 2 cups of hot ginger.

Shortly thereafter came other customers also looking for dried gingerbread. Amel and Aiman enjoy their wedang.

"Darling, it's a lot like my mother used to do it" said Amel.

"Maybe this isn't your mother's owner? or is it just a coincidence?" said Aiman.

"I hope so, hmmmm... Oya, I have to find out the address in my mother's savings book" Amel said.

"You're right, let's finish this day for Olive. So that afterwards we can freely find information about the mother" said Aiman.

"okay." Amel agrees. That night they were partying at Olivia's house. Olivia was very pleased with the presence of Amel and Aiman.

"Happy birthday to you.. Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday Olive... "🎂👏👏

"Hmmmm. The cake is very good.you must taste this. "said Olivia to her father & mother. Then came his brother Inggrid who had said he could not join the party.

"faith.. Long time no see now has a wife who is very beautiful." the voice of someone echoed shocked everything.

"It feels outrageous that I miss my sister's birthday, so I cancel my date.and can I taste the cake." said Inggrid.

"Of course, "the others were pleased with the arrival of Ingrid. Olivia hugged her sister.

"Woaaa, is this the cake from Ginger bakery? The owner was very friendly and warm. Her name is Arum's mother." said Inggrid.

Amel and Aiman were shocked. "Can we meet the owner? learning to make cake? " ask Amel.

"Unfortunately, it was not that easy to ask for his time, he was very busy with his cake business which was 3 branches outside the city" said Inggrid.

"Okay... " Amel breathed.

"Do you know where the other branches are?" ask Amel.

"Sidney, Perth, & Canberra." said Ingrid.

"So the owner is Indonesian? " ask Aiman.

"True." says Inggrid. Amel tried to hold back all his curiosity so as not to spoil the mood.

"Maybe, Amel and I can visit the Perth & Canberra branch later this weekend. Yes baby?" Aiman looked at Amel. He knows how his wife feels right now. Completing S2 and finding Amel's birth mother is their mission.

"Whatever your circumstances, I will accept, whatever the reasons in the past I have forgiven you. After all mother is my mother." whispered Amel inwardly.

"Can I come with you if you're going to Ginger Bakery in Perth & Canberra?" Olivia pleads.

"Me too. I need healing" said Inggrid.

"Hmmmm.. well because om's son & aunt forced." replied Aiman.

"The kids want to heal out of town.. All right, let me and your mother take care of the house" Mr. Tan told Olive's father. Everybody laugh. Miss Elsa has prepared the dish.

"Calm down, we ordered this at the Turkish restaurant up ahead" Olive said.

"I'm sorry, you guys are so bummed because of us" Aiman said.

"Of course we didn't, we did plan it, son" Elsa said.

Next day..

Today the children are discussing and presenting. Morning is a pretty drain on energy.

"We finally finished our presentation today, huh." said Amel.

"Good Job! I'm proud of you" said Aiman.

"Thank you, baby.. Oops. " said Amel keceplosan.

"Only I know your relationship.. " Olive rolled her eyes at Amel & Aiman.

"You are reliable" said Aiman.

"I love the blanket, thank's Amel, Aiman. lope-lope sekebon!" Shouted Olive down the stairs to the outside.

Amel and Aiman were relieved.