A Handful of Love for You
58. Beautiful Dream
Alena POV's
I saw Teh Iyah's mysterious smile when I returned her cell phone.
“Why are those smiles?” ask me on Tea Iyah. Can't stand her smile that looks like she wants to tease me.
“Ih, can't smile? This tetah happy again know not?”
“Gak.”
“Tanya dong happy why,” said Teh Iyah while blinking one eye.
“Aa when to go home, Tea?” I asked about my brother to shift the conversation that seemed to lead to my matchmaking with Atep.
“Do not like to switch the conversation.”
As I had expected that Teh Iyah must have realized that I was just switching the subject of our conversation.
“Changes what talk anyway, Tea? Lena was just asking about Aa. Tomorrow's Lena's birthday, but Aa's not here yet.” I'm still trying to dodge.
“Later tonight Aa came home and picked up Aki, Abah and Mom,” Teh Iyah replied.
“Lho, aki, abah and mom are also coming?” I was surprised because I did not expect that Aki and my parents would be present at the Thanksgiving event tomorrow.
“Ya must have come. Their time does not come to your birthday.”
“Ya kirain aja thanksgiving tomorrow just we-we aja.”
“It's impossible that it's just us. This Teteh has decorated the house so beautiful.” Iyah tea began scanning the room that already looked festive. There are balloons and flower arrangements arranged nicely. It seems like Teh Iyah is really serious in preparing for my birthday event.
“Teteh kok lebay rich gini anyway? Lena would be embarrassed if her birthday was celebrated like this. Lena is not a teenager anymore who will celebrate her sweet seveneen. It used to be fitting Lena 17 years old is not celebrated royally rich gini,”protesku.
“Indeed it used to fit 17 years of what?” ask Teh Iyah.
“Dirayain in Raja Ampat while on family vacation,” I replied.
“Yeah, it's not simple but fancy. The cost to Raja Ampat is much more expensive than this,” grumbled Teh Iyah who was able to publish a smile on my lips.
“Yes, he-he-he.
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At 10 p.m., my parents' troupe and battery came along with A Endra.
“Aki...” I've been hugging the grandfather I miss so much.
Aki smiled at me.
“Aki wait for good news from you,” I feel Aki kissing the top of my head.
“Mother, this is why Lena's birthday is up to now. Poor Teh Iyah again pregnant but busy ngurusin the ginian.” I've been pouring out my turmoil since yesterday.
My mother smiled at my protest. The same smile as shown by Teh Iyah. Mystery smile. Their attitude like this makes me even more curious about tomorrow's event.
“Change...” then I hugged my father. “That same Mother Tea Iyah lebay,” aduku on abah.
“That's one form of their affection for you. You should be grateful Iyah want to make a festive event for you.”
“But Lena is no longer a teenager.”
“Gak every year, right? Just enjoy the affection of your Teteh.” said my brother.
“Ya..ya.cuma Lena so not good with Tea Iyah. Again pregnant even bothered like this.” I said while staring at Iyah Tea.
“Teh Iyah mah if pregnant strong really. In the past, Teteh was able to give birth to Aras and Aris even without being accompanied by a husband.”
“Honey, don't start again deh.” My brother stared at Teh Iyah filled with love and regret.
“Eh, sorry, A. I didn't mean to cut out the past. Iyah meant to explain to Lena that Iyah is strong. That's it.” Teh Iyah and my brother hugged each other.
“Maafin Aa for not accompanying you before. In your current pregnancy, Aa promises to be with you and always be there for you. If you really want Aa to continue here, Aa move the job here first for a while.”
“Ih, don't be too late. This is enough too. Iyah so wife weekends are also happy kok,” said Teh Iyah while chuckling.
“Aa will work until Wednesday. So from thursday to Sunday, Aa can be here with you guys.”
Teh Iyah tightened her embrace on my sister. Ah, I am so moved to see those who love each other like that. I also want to get love like his love Teh Iyah and my brother. But I don't want to experience the test of love like those filled with drama and tears.
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12 O'clock at night
I am still awake and difficult to sleep even though I have various ways to do so that I can fall asleep quickly. Everyone in this house has entered their room at 9. I also actually entered my room since 10 after accompanying Teh Iyah to watch her favorite Japanese drama series.
Two hours I was trying to sleep but it still hasn't worked. Looks like my subconscious is waiting for something to happen at 12pm tonight.
Justright. At exactly 12pm there was a message coming in from him. Happy birthday to me.
Happy birthday.may your age be blessed and happy always…
The message is not long and very simple. Just a birthday wish and a prayer for me to be given a blessed age. Simple but able to make my heart filled with flowers in the spring.
Shortly after reading the message, I fell asleep.
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to be continued...