BECOMING HONEY'S SISTER
FIRST QUARREL

"A satisfied with his anger?" I thought I spoke again after I was silent. "Listen. Mila .. You misunderstood. I don't mean to forbid you to cry. I'm not mocking you either. I understand how you feel now. It must be hard parting ways with your daughter, Yumna. So is he. I was surprised that you didn't bring it. I guess we'll go together. So don't misunderstand me. If you're offended, I'm sorry." he looked at me. "Oh yeah, one more. Whenever you want to pick up or meet Yumna, you can tell me or Ayu. We'll take you or bring Yumna for you."

"really?" my many.

"God willing." he answered confidently.

"Then, next month or next week can you pick up Yumna for me?"

"Of course!"

"Really? Promise?"

"Hm. Yes Mila."

Hopefully ... hopefully he really keeps his promise. Really will bring Yumna for me. I hope this is not a momentary promise so that I do not talk much anymore because the trip from Jakarta to Padang is not close and certainly requires a lot of money. But, didn't the Goddess Union say that they were wealthy people. It must be hard for them to pick up Yumnaku.

Gaining a glimmer of hope made my heart flower. My spirit has reappeared. I won't be parting ways with Yumna for long. After believing they are good then I will ask Yumna back to father.

***

Two hours drive we finally arrived at a hotel that I think is very magnificent in the city of Padang. Several times visiting the capital of West Sumatra, I always pass this hotel, but never thought I would stay here.

As soon as we got out of the car, Ayu immediately welcomed our arrival. He looked radiant wearing a pink robe.

"Lho, you two? Where's your son, Mil?" Mbak Ayu glanced left and right to confirm Yumna's whereabouts.

"Yumna's not coming" I replied.

"meaning?" mbak Ayu was a bit surprised. He throws a glance at the Inspiration like ascertaining the truth of my words.

"Both of my parents and in-laws asked Yumna to stay with them for a while" I replied.

"Oh," he forced a smile. Then he took me inside the hotel. "We go straight to the room, yeah." Ayu's mother led me to the room she ordered for me.

108 Rooms. Once open, it looked like a room that really fascinated me. Very clean and neat room with white bad cover. There is a closet, bathroom inside, refrigerator, television, and air that feels cold because the AC is on. Room I've never seen let alone occupied before.

"This is your room. Tonight you sleep here, Mil. Tomorrow morning the million leave for Jakarta. You rest, if there's anything I have in the next room." he pointed to the room to the right of my room.

As soon as Ayu came out, I immediately sat on a mattress that felt very soft. Suddenly remembered Yumna, if only she had come, surely Yumna would have loved to stay here. My tears are spilling back. Actually I could have denied the request of mother, father and mother, but I also did not want to be rash. What they said was true, I had to make sure that Ayu and Ilham's family could really accept me with open arms. If not, it is enough that I feel discomfort.

***

Meanwhile, Ayu mas Ilham did not visit my room at all after they said I was here since last afternoon. Going out of this room I don't dare either. That's why I can just sit curled up by the bed while holding my stomach. Regretted earlier did not receive food supplies brought by the Union Siti.

A time like this I can only remember Yumna. At this hour he must have slept. Is he still crying? Still remember me?

"Son, I'm sorry Umi. As soon as possible Umi will pick up Yumna." I said.

***

At seven o'clock in the morning, Ayu went into my room. He invited me to breakfast downstairs. I didn't refuse, I came because my stomach was so hungry. We both went down because Ilham was down first. He's waiting at the dinner table.

"What do you want for breakfast, Mil?" ask me Ayu.

"Anything's wrong." I replied.

The breakfast menu was ordered by Mbak Ayu. Before long, the waiter came to bring three dishes containing a piece of bread along with three cups of tea. I started to eat it with a nervous feeling.

"Mbak, sorry. Can I add more?" I said, in a quiet voice but could be heard by Ayu and Ilham. I really did throw away the shame. Why should I be ashamed anyway, I didn't do anything wrong. Ask for extra food is not sinful, rather than later fainting or restless because of holding hunger like last night

"Oh, you want to add more?" Ma'am Ayu asked back. "Less the sound? Or are you not used to breakfast bread?"

"Yes mbak. I'm sorry, I'm still hungry because I haven't eaten since yesterday." I said honestly, explaining about my situation. Since morning I've been self-made, only had time to eat this one stew and a glass of warm tea.

"Not eaten, from yesterday? You mean, you didn't eat last night?" ask me Ilham.

"Not yet," jawbaku. "Last night I didn't eat anything."

"Yes?" mas Ilham glanced at Mbak Ayu.

"Huh, yes Mas. Why?" mbak Ayu.

"Don't you order dinner for Mila last night?" Mas Ilham introgasi mbak Ayu. I do not understand their conversation, which clearly seen the look on the face of Ilham mas upset, while mbak Ayu said nothing but silence while playing the tip of the veil.

"I ordered rice last night mas, maybe the servant forgot or wrong room or ...." Ma'am Ayu looks clumsy.

"Do we need to crosscheck now?" ask me Ilham. "Mil, you just continue eating." Ilam added new orders for me. A plate of fried rice and a glass of warm milk. A successful menu makes my stomach full. After breakfast, we went back to the room in silence. I don't know what's wrong, but Ilham asked me to come back first while he would talk to Ayu. "You just go in and get ready before we go to Jakarta. If there's anything, I'm next door" he said.

Mas Ilham and mbak Ayu back into their room, actually I was confused, why mas Ilham looked very upset while mbak Ayu seemed to go awry. It's just that I don't want to interfere in their affairs, even though I'm a part of them now.