The Story of Clouds, Rain, and Sun

XVIII. The Birthday of the Cloud

Today is a special day for Teja. This morning he had just gone swimming with his mother, Om Bayu, and Aunt Tessa. In addition, Teja can also drink chocolate milkshakes and mengamil his favorite marshmallows. And in closing, Teja's extended family will also gather dinner together to celebrate his 5th birthday.

Since noon, Varsha has started cooking assisted by Bude Woro and Tessa. He had prepared many menus for the large group of Ametarka family. Starting from market snacks to rice tumpeng everything is available. Tessa has also bought chocolate marshmallow cake for Teja candle blowout.

The sky was getting darker and all the food was on the table. Now they just have to wait for paklik-paklik, bullik, cousins, and nephews to come. Suddenly the sounds of people chatting interspersed with laughter sounded closer.

Varsha smiled then rushed to the front door to greet her extended family. Once on the terrace, he was surprised by a handsome man who came with them. Surya with an awkward smile was being surrounded by his bulls while walking towards Varsha's house.

“Nah, it's Varsha. Ndok, Mas this he said from Teja's office would deliver gift.” Bulik Ajeng.

“Varsha.” Sapa Surya nodded.

“Solar Pack.” Replied Varsha who was still confused by the situation before her.

Then Surya handed over a large gift to Varsha. Then hurriedly say goodbye to the beautiful woman and her extended family. But Surya has been blocked by Bulik Ajeng and Bulik Rumi.

“Reacted to Varsha's acquaintances as well. Yowis, all you guys, dinner Masnya.” Said Bulik Rumi.

“Iya, Mas Surya, huh? Just have dinner together. Already far also come bring gift.” Timpal Bulik Ajeng's.

Surya was just about to reject them again. But his body was pushed in by another family group. Until finally he was really in the house of Varsha.

“Om Solar coming!” Shouted Teja excitedly when he saw Surya coming. He then thrust his hand to a post together.

“Hai Teja.” Surya said to welcome tos Teja.

“Teja, Om Surya came to bring this gift to Teja.” Varsha said to Surya and his baby. “Thank you, Mr. Surya.” Added again. Varsha had not had time to say it because the man hurriedly left.

“Wah, thank you very much, Om Surya.” Teja smiled. “Padahan Om Surya does not need to bother bringing gifts for Teja. Om Surya has come, Teja is very happy.” Next later.

Surya crouched down to parallel with Teja and rubbed his head. Although not long known to each other, Surya always felt their closeness was so special. Both often have the same way of thinking and habits so it is not surprising that Surya and Teja immediately clop.

“Happy birthday, Teja.” Surya Saying.

“Thank you, Om Surya.” Teja said while hugging the man in front of her.

Surya suddenly felt glued. A warm sensation instantly permeated his body. I don't know what happened, but her eyes were a little teary. Surya quickly blinked his eyes to clear them again.

At the same time, Tessa glanced at Varsha next to her. His best friend had just been silent and stiff at the sight before them. Tessa could see there was a hint of shock and sobriety in both of Varsha's eyes.

“Come, we start eating.” Suddenly the voice of Bude Woro was heard clearly on the sidelines of chatter and laughter. “Mari docked here.”

With the leadership and direction of Bude Woro, everything finally lined up neatly towards the dining table. Fill the plate full with each of the various menus available. Sometimes joking can still be heard between them.

“Sorry, I've come uninvited.”

Surya suddenly stood beside Varsha. The handsome man's face looked guilty.

“At first I only intended to give the card and then leave but-”

“Nothing, Mr. Surya.” Cut Varsha. “Tja is also very happy to see Mr. Surya. So thank you for coming.” Added again.

Then the young lady smiled. Two beautifully decorated sweet dimples on her face. There was actually one more thing that Surya wanted to say to Varsha back then, but he held her back. That night, with her chiffon dress falling all the way down, Varsha looked absolutely gorgeous.

Unsatisfied to enjoy his friendship with Varsha, suddenly Surya felt that something was pulling his hand. Apparently the culprits are Bude Ajeng and Teja. They then led Surya to each family member. Introduce it to all the brothers.

Surya looked at Varsha trying to ask for help but the beautiful woman just shook her head and laughed a little. But that simple response seems to be very contagious. Because now Surya also smile and laugh.

After dinner, everyone gathered in the living room. There was not much space left as the entire room was filled with the entire Ametarka Family plus Tessa and Surya. Meanwhile, Teja is already in front of her birthday cake preparing to blow out the candles.

“Thank you, Teja. Happy 5th birthday, Darling.” Varsha said once more as she kissed her son's cheek.

“Thank you, Mama.” Reply Teja hugged Varsha tightly.

Soon, Tessa arrives and directs the Ametarka Family to gather near Teja for a photo. One of his duties this time is indeed as a documentation section. Assisted with Bayu, finally all family members have posed neatly to face Tessa.

After dozens of shots with various styles, the shooting session was almost finished. Surya then offers himself as a photographer so that Tessa can join in the photo. Of course Varsha's best friend thanked him and immediately accepted him. Finally, the entire family of Ametarka and Tessa was satisfied to take pictures.

“Lho, Mas Surya not photographed?” Bude Ajeng asked suddenly. “Way try please photo Mas Surya same Teja first.” He added again even before Surya had responded.

“OK, Bulik.” Answer Bayu who is ready to take photos with his cellphone.

Surya's body was immediately pushed Bude Ajeng next to Teja and Varsha. They looked at each other and smiled. Once they heard the cue from Bayu, they also automatically posed together.

“Ready yes!” Say Bayu.

“Three... two... one!”.

Czechoslovakia!

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Surya had just arrived home and finished parking the car. He took out two cloth bags from the back seat carefully. Inside one bag was a mini tumpeng, a parcel from Teja's birthday. While inside the other, is his white hoodie that Varsha borrowed during the Akasa Game Festival.

Suddenly Surya felt his phone vibrate. He grabbed it from his pants pocket and checked the incoming message. Apparently Teja just sent us their photos at her birthday party.

Surya shifted back and forth the screen of his phone, occasionally enlarging and then returning it to its original size. He could not help but smile when he saw his picture with Varsha and Teja. Surya felt very grateful to have ventured to come there.

At the same time, Varsha was also looking at the photos in her room. But it was not the smile that adorned her face but rather a grim expression. A single tear suddenly fell on his cheek. Then another drop fell and over time it grew heavier. Varsha reflexively closed her mouth to avoid making any sound.

Apparently too late. Because Teja is now standing near Varsha's room and staring at her mother from the door that is not closed tightly. Wondering why her mother was so sad while staring at her phone screen...

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The curcol author:

Afternoon near Varsha's house.

Ojek 1: "Tuh people say the hell from back and forth."

Ojek 2: "Iyayak. It's like ironing."

Ojek 1: "Continue from earlier also in and out of the car continues."

Ojek 2: "Iyayak. I've been kayaking.what the fuck in and out..."

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Happy 5th Birthday, Teja! May the more genius, devoted to parents, always handsome and adorable xDD

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