The Short Poetry Collection

Relieve

Age is never a barrier to keeping up a hobby. Such is the sentence that Bira always said when there are people who lack work commenting on her hobby which is often called childish. After that, Bira will usually swear an oath in the heart or a small mumble. Indeed, from which side, the hobby of collecting action figures can be said to be childish? Action figures are not cheap items that can be bargained as in the market. A small child may not be able to collect such things unless he is a rich man's son. But unfortunately, young children can still borrow as they please which is more like stealing. Therefore, every time Bira saw his nephew wandering in his house, he would immediately put all his action figures in a place unattainable by their eyes or hands. At least until Bira can buy a special glass cabinet for her collection. While the bookshelf can still accommodate the action figure that is not much, Bira continues to set aside money from his work.

For years undergoing it, Bira has never got his action figure dropped lying on the floor. Although his nephew was always violent and noisy, the action figures remained safe and clean until they returned home. But not for today. His most quiet nephew actually became the first perpetrator for the destruction of Bira's action figure. Yeah, it's actually not ruined, just a 'little' dent.

That day, his aunt and nephew, Adit came to visit for just a visit. At that time, Bira was still in the office. So Adit was told to wait in his uncle's room. At first, everything was going well. Adit just sat on the edge of the mattress while closely observing each corner. However, after 15 minutes of snail-like walking time, Adit began to feel bored because Bira never came. Finally Adit chose to get down from the mattress to the object that had attracted his attention, the bookshelf. There are many comic books that most of them have read. There are only a few that have not been and they are all in places that he cannot reach. Fortunately, there was a chair he could climb.

Adit found six comics neatly arranged. He has never read the title of the comic. Adit who really likes to read takes the first volume and starts to open one by one page, still with a standing position on the chair. Without realizing it, the door to the room opened indicating Bira had just returned home.

"EDIT!" shouted Bira loudly. He was really surprised to see Adit standing in front of his action figure.

Bira's screams made Adit jump until his body hit the bookshelf. The comic that was held slipped out of his hand. Then, in the next second, an action figure slid down without being saved. Silence struck for a moment. Bira who stared at the action figure lying on the floor and Adit who shriveled with the rest of the shock.

"Get out!" said Bira coldly that felt echoing in the room.

Adit who initially looked down began to look up at Bira. It was clearly the look of anger in both of his uncle's eyes that were staring intently at Adit. The boy moved down from the chair and approached his uncle who was clenching his hands.

"Sorry, Om! Adit didn't do it on purpose" Adit chirped quietly in front of his uncle.

"Get out!" Bira's tone of voice rose up until the two middle-aged women who were some distance away could hear her.

Adit. He bit his lips to hold back the crying. Really, he did not intend to be presumptuous especially to damage his uncle's property. Adit was completely unintentional.

"What's up, Beer?" ask the mother in a panic. Behind her, Adit's mother immediately hugged her crying child.

"Why, Beer? How did Adit cry?" The mother approached the figure of her son who was still on his back.

"Mom asked the same Adit. Bira is tired, wants to rest," he said. Without turning around, he directly slammed the door of his room to channel emotions.

"On purpose, Mother. Adit just read the comics, keep Om Bira toys do not accidentally fall," said Adit struggled in the middle of his stuffing in the arms of his mother.

"Tar, take Adit home! Let me talk this out to Bira."

After Adit and his mother came home, Bira's mother knocked on her son's bedroom door while occasionally calling out names. It took several beats until Bira opened the door. He has not changed his work clothes. His face looked irritated and his hair was getting messy.

"Mom can come in?" ask her mother softly.

Bira pushed herself away from the door to the edge of the bed. Her mother walked to her son's desk. There is an action figure that is not perfect.

"Sorry! Bira had no intention of snapping Mom earlier," said Bira suddenly.

"Is this a toy that can't be used?" asked his mother, not responding to Bira's apology. He turned to his son while showing the action figure.

Bira shook her head softly in response, then there was a sigh from the middle-aged woman. He put the action figure back on the table, then approached his son.

"How much? Mom's changing."

Bira again shakes. "Think about it, Mom. It's not important either."

"That's important, but it was mad at Adit."

"It's important to be sure, but it's not too important to be replaced. Just a little dent, Mom."

Again, the mother breathed heavily. "On purpose, Beer. I didn't see that, but I'm sure Adit might not be lying. You're off tomorrow, right? We're going to Aunt Tara's house." His mother patted Bira's hand slowly.

"Bira's time keeps caving in, Mom?" He knew the call was meant to apologize to Adit. However, in this case, Bira feels that she is innocent.

***

The next day, Bira and her mother went to the residence of Aunt Tara. Bira had already decided in her heart about what she would talk about. He has not been able to let go of the things that have passed, considering his efforts to save income. He remembered very well how happy he was at that time. However, could the restitution from his close brother make him happy?

When you've been working hard

Saving the residual wages

Until the dream has been achieved

Can he accept an apology?

The tough years

Helped by a close family

Does he ask for responsibility?

Just for the little things

not because of purpose

Relax is not easy

Sacrifice is the same

Family members are natures

Besides, it was unintentional

Now, can he accept an apology?

Relax is not easy

But now it's all just as hard

Still stand up to him?

Just for her happiness

Single-handedly

No. gabe. Bira's not that bad. Bira is not that selfish. His family is no longer complete. His father died a few years ago. There is only his mother who always supports every decision Bira. For this little thing alone, Bira could not possibly make her mother ashamed of having a son who only thought of herself.

"Tan, Bira's sorry about yesterday getting angry. Yesterday Bira was tired of the same office problems, so it was easy to laugh at emotions. Adit exists? Bira wants to apologize also Adit," said Bira in the end.

His mother silently smiled at his son's words. He said nothing, but his son was a grown man. It felt, a tear could have fallen if he did not bend.

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