Between Love and Corona
The Neighbors' Signals

The news of the proximity of the Moon and the Stars was finally heard also by the neighbors who live in the

around the Moon house. As is the custom of the neighbors who often signaled, this time the neighbors also seemed to question why the Moon could be close to the Star. In fact, to their knowledge, the Moon for years in a relationship with Surya.

Early in the morning, when Bu Sundari was shopping for vegetables near the patrol station where there was a vegetable seller, there was a neighbor who asked blatantly to Bu Sundari. Ms. Sari, is famous for her sharp tongue and is often covered with the behavior of her neighbors. This time, Ms. Sari was the one who asked her mother Moon, which is Bu Sundari.

“Bu, I heard Mbak Bulan has broken up with Mas Surya huh? Reportedly now the road together

his high school friend used to be called Star. Is it true Bu?” ask Bu Sari to Mom

Sundari.

Ms. Sundari just smiled and refused to let out her words. Indeed people live in the community “wang sinawang”, see each other and want to be good

and not good is always a byword in society. For that, Mrs Sundari

prefer to be silent.

While feeling that Ms. Sundari was still silent, Ms. Sari again asked a question

the Sundari Bu. “What's been a long time Tow Bu? Kok ya cepet once already get a new replacement.” Said Ms. Sari again.

Hearing the question from Ms. Sari, the other mothers also asked Ms. Sundari. As if, Bu Sari had indeed been fishing and followed by other mothers who were shopping for vegetables in front of the patrol post.

“Wah, what's the dear break up tow Bu? I've been dating for a long time.”

“Mas Surya first PNS kan Bu, eman-eman want to be able to son-in-law PNS continue not so.”

“Yang long time courtship only, can break up.”

So many words and comments made by these mothers.

Until finally Bu Sundari also replied, “That idiot who set the Power, Mom. Hearty

want to be together and continue, but if it is not a match would like how else. As a parent, the important happy month.” Said Mrs Sundari still trying to smile.

Do not want to be provoked by the words of the mothers who were shopping for vegetables that morning. After all, sooner or later it is certain that neighbors around will question why the Moon is now close to the Star. Stars often come home to meet the Moon. Of course, some neighbors also saw that Bintang was more often come to the residence of Bu Sundari and Mr. Hartono.

“Wah, if I really do eman-eman (honey – in Javanese) Ma'am. His girlfriend Mas Surya was a tax employee. The tax man's salary and benefits are great, ma'am. The future is assured. Every month there is.” Said Ms. Sari again.

Mathematically, someone who works as a tax employee gets

salary and performance benefits with a large enough nominal. Therefore, many people are competing to be able to work as tax employees.

“True Sampeyan, Mom. The tax man's salary and performance allowances are great. There is a brother,

work at the Tax Office only a few years can already buy a new car.” Imbuh

Back Bu Sundari smiled and as if unaffected by what was already

the mothers there said. “It's okay Mom. God willing, whatever the job is that it's important to work, ma'am. Halal. Rather than not working, it is a shrewd. Now opening those eyes should require money for vegetable shopping, kitchens

must keep steaming.” Reply to Sundari again.

“But it's not like PNS, Mom. It is definitely a guarantee for the future and the old days

it fulfilled.” Resist Ms. Sari again.

Feeling that the conversation with the mothers in the housing complex will not end, then

Ms. Sundari also intends to say goodbye home. After all, all the vegetables and seasonings she had bought, it was time to go home.

“Alright Mom, I say yes first. I want to cook so you can have breakfast. Monggo Bu.” Pamit Bu Sundari to mothers who shop for vegetables there.

After that, Sundari went back to her house. The middle-aged woman, then began

prepare vegetables in the kitchen and also brew tea that usually accompanies

family members in the morning. Finally, Moon went to the kitchen to help her mother.

“Liar Moon picking Kale Bu ..” Moon ink who wants to pick kale to be cooked by his mother.

“Bby ... after the kale is picked, later peeled Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih

guys yes, Month.” Instructions from Bu Sundari to the Moon.

“Win Bu.” He answered with his hand moving to pluck the kale.

“So Mothers around our housing area asked about you, Nduk” said Bu Sundari who suddenly wanted to tell the Moon that morning.

The month that was focusing on picking Kangkung also turned his head and responded to the words of his mother, “How does Bu?” tanyakanya.

“Ya asked, did you break up with Surya. Why not survive with Surya who is definitely his job, after all Surya is PNS, Tax Officer, so his salary and performance allowances are large.” The story of Bu Sundari again to the Moon.

The girl smiled as she shook her head slowly, “What Surya did to the Moon

in Vredeberg Fortress it made the Moon fear Ma'am. It should be as angry as Surya to the Moon, not to treat the Moon like that. The fall of the Moon as if experiencing physical violence from Surya.” The girl replied with as if her memory was back spinning at the moment where Surya kissed her forcibly at Vredeberg Fortress a few months ago.

“After all, it has been a few months also we both pause, Mom. There was no clarity at all, while on one hand there was a man who turned out to like the Moon and showed his seriousness to the Moon. Maybe the Moon is evil, Mom. But now the Moon thinks she wants realistic love. A love that proves itself to the Moon. Love that gives you a sense of security and comfort. All that, precisely the Moon feel in the figure of the Star.” This time to his mother.

Hearing the story of the Moon, Ms. Sundari opened her ears wide, trying to understand what her son was saying. “Yes in this relationship, you feel, Nduk. It used to be with Surya how, and now it's with Bintang how. Only your heart can feel it. While other people out there can only judge with their eyes, without knowing what you feel. So, it's okay. Mother prayed we get a man who loves you and responsibilities. That's it.” Said Mrs Sundari to her daughter that morning.