The Sugar Mommy

Who's Coming?

"Sa, why are you so tense? Are you done eating?"

Mak Ratih just bought salt and flavoring at the stall. So Mak Ratih left his house to Elsa. But Mak Ratih did not know that Gina had just come here, but misunderstood just because she saw Elsa in Mak Ratih's kitchen while eating good food.

Mak Ratih found Elsa's face pale as if she was holding back in panic. Mak Ratih's feelings said something happened while he was away buying salt.

Elsa bites in her cheek. He was in dialogue with the contents of his head until Elsa became unfocused when spoken to. Mak Ratih held onto Elsa's shoulder, asking the same question but the woman with one child did not want to answer. Even silent as a statue.

"Sa," rebuked Mak Ratih for the umpteenth time.

Only then did Elsa wake up. Elsa looked at Mak Ratih who was now staring at her with a confused and worried look.

"So Ms. Gina came here to find Mak Ratih ..." Elsa bit down her lips. His voice somewhat stammered explaining his chronology. "Keep Sister Gina saw me eating in the kitchen, Mom. Just ...,"

Next to Mak Ratih's eyebrows raised high. "What's all, Sa? You if the story is slow. What's actually going on? Are you the same as Gina?" insist Mak Ratih.

You could say Mak Ratih is the only person closest to Elsa in this village. Most people look down on Rian and Elsa who he considers a poor young couple, but dare to have children. Not infrequently Elsa is all-out insinuated by the neighbors. They were always gossiping about Elsa and Rian piling up debts here and there, but not a single person was willing to help. Only Mak Ratih cares, the rest scorn Elsa without compassion.

Elsa's hands and feet were shaking violently as she was accused of being a food thief at Mak Ratih's house. Gina did not want to hear Elsa's explanation first. Women dress up menor is busy with their own assumptions. As a result, Gina ran outside while the koars were unclear.

"Sa, just tell me the truth is okay. Are you the same as Gina? You insulted her?" ask Mak Ratih worried.

Elsa shook her head weakly.

"Certainly? You were hit by Gina? You don't make Mak khawtir, Sa ..."

There were tears coming down Elsa's cheek. Mak Ratih was stunned because he was surprised that Elsa was crying until her shoulders trembled.

"Mdw Gina ... Ms. Gina accused me of stealing food at Mak's house. I tried to explain to Gina Ma'am, Mak. But Gina suddenly ran away. I'm afraid he's making a no-no rumor! I'm not stealing, Mom!" exclaimed Elsa sobbing.

"Yes, you don't steal. Kan Mak himself told you to eat, Sa," said Mak Ratih. He was angry with Gina for Elsa. "It's so bad Gina accused you of stealing food! Already, already. Don't cry anymore. Later Mak will reprimand Gina if I meet ya."

Mak Ratih tried to comfort Elsa who was still crying. Mak Ratih hugged Elsa while rubbing her back.

Mak Ratih was concerned about the attitude of the people to Elsa. Why is their mouth so evil, can't they be a little better to Elsa? After all, Elsa didn't harm anyone else. Although Elsa is poor, she often has difficulty eating, but Elsa never hurts the feelings of others. Elsa is a good woman, loyal to her husband, and not very nice.

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Elsa blew her tea for a while before sipping it bit by bit as it was still hot. Elsa pulls the glass away from the lips, then Mak Ratih takes over the glass.

"How, Sa? Are you feeling better?" mak Ratih asked attentively. Elsa was considered worthy of her own child.

"Lumayan, Mommy. Thank you, yeah." Elsa rubbed both corners of her lips that were wet with tea water. "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm making Mak worry like that."

"It's okay, Sa. If there's anything please tell me, Mom. So Mak knows, and doesn't guess." Elsa nodded obediently.

Mak Ratih got up from his seat to put Elsa's tea glass on the table. Feeling much calmer, Elsa returns to help Mak Ratih cook.

"It's noon, Sa. You better just go home. Afraid Rian is looking for you. What else you can't say goodbye to your husband, right?" the Mak Ratih. He stared at the clock outside the kitchen. "Sometimes you can help Mak again."

Elsa still wants to help Mak Ratih cook. At least until some of the menu is finished before being delivered for the afternoon. But Elsa complies with Mak Ratih's request to go home. However, Elsa has not been able to say goodbye to her husband. Earlier, Elsa pamitnya only delivered the bushels owned by Mak Ratih. Not to mention Elsa helping the middle-aged woman cook until noon.

"It's for you to eat with Rian, yeah." Mak Ratih pulls the package to Elsa. It contains rice, side dishes and pieces of fruit. Mak Ratih reached into his negligent pocket. Mak Ratih explained a piece of money to Elsa's hand.

Elsa bought her eyes wide. He then refused the money given by Mak Ratih. "No, Mom! Nay! Mak gave me money yesterday. I'm not good at accepting it. These rice and side dishes are all I receive."

Mak Ratih still forced Elsa to accept the money given. "Just take this as a result of your wages helping Mak cook. If you don't want to accept it, Mom won't be willing to help you anymore. It may not be much, but hopefully it's useful, Sa."

Elsa stared at the money given by Mak Ratih. Not big what? Although only one sheet, at least Elsa can give three kilograms of rice for daily meals.

"Mommy, thank you so much! I don't know how to repay Mak Raith's kindness anymore." Elsa grabbed the back of Mak Ratih's hand, then kissed the back of her hand.

Mak Ratih patted the top of Elsa's head. "Already, Sa. You go home soon. Rian and Faqih must have been waiting for you to come home. Don't make Rian angry."

"Yes, Mom. I'm going home now." Elsa took off Mak Ratih's hand, then set foot to go outside the house with food and money.

Elsa gave thanks in her heart. He brought food to Rian. Today they do not need to fast because they get food from Mak Ratih. Elsa's feeling was much more relieved, she came home with a carefree heart.

"The money given by Mak Ratih I can buy rice" muttered Elsa. "If the matter of side dishes for tomorrow, eating with salt is not a problem as long as not hungry."

At a time like this Elsa felt she had no right to choose food. He has often felt hungry because he does not have money. Could eat tomorrow alone, Elsa was already very grateful.

SERIATE.....