
"Calcation ...."
The sound of the mixer never stopped. Everyone's busy making cookies for tomorrow afternoon. Aunt Arsyana is busy with steamers and ovens, even fryers. Looks new putu mayang cake lifted from the steamer. The color is light green and still smoky so tempting, fried shrimp are still boiling in the frying pan. The shrimp is large and soon will be yellow packaging. Arsyana is busy with her cake. His cheeks and hands were smashed with flour while Aaron acted as an assistant who either scaled the dough at Arsyana's aunt's direction or prepared something if needed.
"Arshana, Arshana... That..," said Aaron, his hand pointing towards Arsyana's face. His voice sounded slow due to the domineering sound of the mixer.
"What....?" arsyana asked back.
"That's on your face" Aaron said.
"Yes what's Aaron? asked Arsyana still did not understand, her forehead shriveled, her hands were trying to clean up something on her face.
But not more clean. The girl's face was getting bigger. Because, the flour in Arsyana's hand more and more dirty his face. Without a second thought Aaron walked towards Arsyana gallantly. Then remove all the flour that was soiling the cheeks and other areas on the sweet girl's face.
"Well, now it's clean" said Aaron innocently, his lips smiling to make Arsyana blush.
"Thanks" said Arsyana nervously, she tried to avoid Aaron's eyes.
The 7x4m kitchen is now full of some snacks that are ready to pack, cardboard boxes for snack containers, as well as the rest of the ingredients of the cake. In the simple kitchen Arsyana and her aunt used to make dishes or cakes ordered catering. After Arsyana's parents died, Marisa's aunt was Arsyana's only family. Since then he has been the father and mother of Arshana. He also worked hard to support Arsyana and finance his education. Even aunt Marisa refused to get married, arguing that she wanted to focus on Arsyana. He cares so much for Arsyana, besides that the thing he did was a form of gratitude to his late father Arsyana. Because she was the one who loved aunt Marisa the most and she also devoted her education to college.
...******...
"Happy birthday to you."
"Happy birthday to you."
"Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday Arsyana."
A child walks towards little Arsyana while singing the song 'happy birthday'. Her hand held a birthday cake with candles ready to blow. The cake was light pink with flowers and a fairy on it.
Instead of smiling happily, little Arsyana was shouting hysterically. She was crying with grief. The boy was confused and shocked. He ran over to the little Arsyana who fell on the ground while covering her face.
"Why did I make a mistake?" said the boy was confused. The cake was placed next to him.
Little Arsyana still continued to cry without speaking anything. The boy was getting confused, not knowing what to do.
"I'm sorry if I'm wrong but don't cry. Mother says a man cannot make a girl cry if you are still crying. Mom will be angry with me, "said the boy innocently. She then hugged Arsyana trying to calm her down, her little hands patting her on the back.
"Ka_mu ga sa_lah a_pa Arya. My a_pi don't like birthday celebrations. Because in ha_ri repeat ta_hunku. A_yah and Mom died, ka_rena accident. Hicks ... Hiks .." said the boy stammering, trying to explain. He's still sobbing.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean. I just want to make you smile. Yesterday my mom and I made this cake for you. We also decorate it with flowers and fairy mothers. Because you love flowers and this fairy godmother will look after and protect you" said Arya, her eyes glazed over. The feeling is mixed.
"You brought the knife, Arya," said little Arsyana suddenly. She wiped her tears.
"Bi_sau?" arya replied in shock. She was afraid that Arshana would hurt her.
"Yes a knife, I want to cut the cake" said Arsyana again.
"Let's pray for your mom and dad! Said the mother of the deceased can still see us. Your parents don't like it when you're sad, Arshana. C'mon smile! surely you look more beautiful," said Arya again, in her grasp her own tiny lips mimicked a smile, as if commanding Arshana to smile as well.
" It's delicious" Arsyana said with a smile, after tasting the cake made by Arya and her mother.
Arya was relieved and smiled.
...*****...
"Arsyana watch out.." cried Aaron commemorating Arsyana.
A basin containing mountains of cake batter, ready to slide. It'll hurt Arsyana's leg soon. However, Arsyana is still cool with her daydream. He ignored Aaron's warning. Soon Aaron runs to save Arshana. And just in time Aaron's hand very quickly caught the basin. Somehow Aaron could have easily done that . Viewed from Aaron's distance is quite far and the distance between the table to the feet are quite close. It is hard for ordinary people to do.
...******...
"By the way, thanks for that," said Arsyana thanking him. Because Aaron saved Arsyana from a kitchen accident.
"Ga problem, "Aaron replied with a smile.
"So you dreamt of what? until it doesn't focus," asked Aaron curious.
"Aaron looks like our age is not much different, why don't you go to college? or tomorrow you go to college. You enrolled in my college. Later we can go to college together," said Arsyana to divert the conversation. He won't answer Aaron's question. Because it'll scratch his wound.
"But Arsyana, I_" said Aaron interrupted.
"There's no buts, anyway tomorrow you come to campus, about biyaya we think later, anyway we can work part-time," Arsyana sergeant preceded Aaron who will reason.
"We can also start a business, having our own cake shop is my dream since long ago" said Arsyana.
"Why don't you start? you have Ar's talent" asked Aaron.
"I really like making cakes, and I'm used to helping aunt Marisa, I also study business management. But there was one problem _" Arsyana suddenly stopped saying, it seemed like she was hesitant to say the reason.
"What's that?" ask Arsyana curiously. Brow shriveling.
Arsyana shook her head while smiling.
"Let's just say Ar, even if I can't help you, maybe we can change our minds to find a solution" said Aaron reassured.
"I don't have enough funds yet" said Arsyana sadly.
"Ga problem Ar, later we both find a solution." Aaron stared into Arsyana's eyes, smiling. As if showing optimism and cooperation will make all their dreams come true.
They were cool talking until midnight, accompanied by a cup of coffee and snack that they made themselves earlier.