Between You and Your Father
Chapter 47 Vivianne's Past in Jakarta

Vivianne smiled, approaching the Mother who was standing behind her earlier. Vivianne held the arms of the Mother.

" Astagfirullah, Anne thinks who. Apparently Mother. Sit Bun. The food has just been ordered, it may be coming soon! Mommy wants some tea, maybe?" Vivianne Tawal.

" May, if you are not tired" said the Mother gently and then sat on the dining chair that Vivianne had been invited to pull.

" Of course not, Mommy. Mother kayak anyone. Wait a minute, Bun." said Vivianne later.

Vivianne towards the kitchen opposite the dining table. There is no barrier between the dining table and the kitchen. Although impressed minimalist kitchen but the equipment and furniture is quite complete and neatly arranged.

Vivianne kitchen extends where on the right side there is a planting stove that is integrated with the marble-shaped table and on the left side of the stove there is a refrigerator two doors large enough while on the right there is washing machine leading to balcony door place . 

And in front of the stove facing the dining table there is a table where there is a sink dishwasher. And underneath there is a storage rack of kitchen equipment and all neatly arranged.

Vivianne made tea for herself and her mother.

" Please drink, Mother." poured tea in front of where the Mother sat.

Vivianne sipped a little tea is still hot, then put it back in front of him.Every movement is always watched by the Mother. Vivianne felt uncomfortable, and then stood up.

" Mother wants something as a tea friend, maybe? Anne still has biscuits like her, Mommy's gonna love it." Vivianne was about to move but the voice of the Mother sounded.

" Sit! Mother wants to hear everything! How did you meet Mas-mu Damian. If Mother does not see wrong, there is no way she is your college friend. Because his age seems to be quite mature. Mature enough to be your father, maybe? Has he been married before?" ask the Mother.

Vivianne took a breath, it seemed that she already could not help but talk about it. Vivianne again sat in her chair in front of the Mother. He's like on trial right now. Sweat began to appear, Vivianne thought "Maybe this is how someone feels if sitting in a sickly chair in a court of law!" he expected.

" Vi.." asked the Mother.

" good, Mommy. Anne will tell. Hmm..maybe this will be a little longer than our Mother." said Vivianne.

" Mother has plenty of time to listen. Tell me!" said the Mother a little forcing.

" If Mother is tired, Mother can rest first and we can continue it maybe, later tonight?" bargain Vivianne she does not want to hinder the Mother's rest time.

" Mother can not sleep after knowing this, and has refreshed earlier. Mother also had time to rest on the plane and in the car, so Mother feels that the rest of the Mother is more than enough.If it is true that you are worried." said the Mother with affirmation and a little probing.

" Anne didn't mean it that way, Bun..I mean.." said Vivianne.

" That's it! Mother knows what you mean. But Mommy knows how Mother's condition, and you tell enough stories. Oh, yeah. You haven't answered Mother's question, have you?"ask the Mother back.

" Well if you want Mother to. So Mommy knows, I had a bad time when giving birth to Avan in Sleman until Avan was 3 months old finally Mother forced Vivianne to continue her education in the big city, Vivianne, finally Vivianne ventured to Jakarta" said Vivianne reminiscing about the time when she finally went to Jakarta.

" Mother knows that, because Mother only sees you busy contemplating, or crying. Mother does not have the heart. Mother knows Avan is still too small but you will not be happy even next to Avan, and an unhappy mother will affect the psychic of her child. You two will never be happy. And it might hurt each other without you knowing it. That's the reason Mother even though with a heavy heart asked you to go, continue your education and look for your luck in the big city.But Mother never thought why you choose Jakarta?" said the Mother.

Vivianne nodded in approval to the Mother's thought. 

Had he not made up his mind to leave even if he had to choose away from Avan. According to her mother Avan will be safer and better cared for by her so that Vivianne can focus on her education and future.

" After Vivianne left our Home.that time by bus.Anne.." Vivianne looked up trying to remember the events of 3-4 years ago.

The Flashback

With clothes and wallet and money given by the Mother, Vivianne decided to go to Jakarta by bus.

Vivianne cried and kept crying all the way because she had to leave her baby. Due to fatigue Vivianne fell asleep hugging her tote bag.

The sun was shining brightly, as the sleeping Vivianne woke up. After traveling from Sleman to Jakarta which is almost an eight-hour drive.

Next to her seat seemed empty, perhaps the person had descended on her destination city. Vivi doesn't know where to go, nor does she have any friends or relatives here. But he was sure that God would always be with him. Take steps and will always help. His stomach began to feel the rumbling. It's like a band is in concert. Since last night he has not eaten anything. That was why this morning towards noon of course he was very hungry.

Vivianne moved closer to the simple stalls not far from the terminal.

" Mommy, the name is one with the side dish, eggplant and tempe orek and vegetable sauce, is Mom?" her door.

" This is mbak? Are there any other additions?What's Ma'am drinking?" ask the seller.

" Yes, ma'am, that's enough and warm tea" she replied.

" Sweet or unsalted tea?" ask the mother back.

" What's the difference, Mom?" ask Vivianne curious.

" If the sweet tea is warm Rp 3,000 but if you bargain Rp 1,000 if plain water is free" said the stall keeper.

Vivianne thought for a moment, "Then water is normal, Mom. Free right, Bu?" 

" Yes free, the water is scratched there there is a glass too. Just take it yourself, huh? It's food!" said the guard back.

" Vivianne stood up and picked up the food proffered on top of the storefront. And he went to take a drink of his fresh water and put his tote bag and sash next to him and gave birth to the drink that the mother had said.

But when he turned around he was shocked to find that his bag had opened and someone ran out with a familiar wallet.

" Thief! A thief!" Vivianne put the food and the glass to chase the thief. However, two people stood up and held back their steps.

" What's up, Mbak? Why?" he said with great care.

" I-it.there's a thief in my wallet, Mas! Move aside I want to chase him." Vivianne said.

" Oh, Copet? Moving, Ma'am? Yeah, he's just here let us help!" said one of the men in front of him in a shirt and trousers like a college boy.

" But.." Vivianne disconnected.

" Mommy, just finish the meal first, let's go after him. Pity if you're eating left."said the other man wearing a blue shirt with pants like employees.

" Thank you, then.Mas!" while respectfully nodding.

" Everyone Ma'am! Woy! Don't run away you copet!" said the white-tinted young man.

" Please..There's a copet!" 

" There is a snatch! Moving in that direction!" 

Vivianne again took her food and ate it quickly.He began to feel unsettled and feel sorry if the two people were injured for helping her.

" Mom, Why?" said the stall guard who saw approaching because previously had been to the back for a while.

" That's mbak, my wallet was stolen! But thank God, the two men helped me chase after them. I want to help you chase them, Mom!"vivianne is nervous.

" Astagfirullah, Ma'am! Which one was the second?" tanyakanya.

" Yes ma'am, those who wanted to help me earlier. Poor thing, you otherwise I help chase after her." Vivianne said staring outwards but the person she meant had started to disappear from view.

" Yes, God, Mother! Two people were mah, I noticed the motion was suspicious when the mbaknya entered not long they entered. I want to say but confused I think mbaknya know, because as far as I know.the two people were.hmm..usually like nyopet Ma'am! Could be the one who pickpocketed the wallet mbak his friend, Mbak!" pityfully looked at Vivianne.

" huh? Oh, my God.." Vivianne sat down.

" It turns out like this,toh.kota Jakarta!" ogre.

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