Grasping Asa
Chapters. 17

The small 4X5 house is a silent witness for several days and is home to Bu Sulastri and Ali, a boy who is about 11 years old.

"Sorry, Ma'am, we don't have a floor mat so just wear a sarong first" said Alif's mother.

Ali also sat next to his mother on the mat that extends enough that the three of them sat down.

"It's okay Mom, sorry Risma came here to offer Mom to work and at the same time stay with me I happen to be looking for someone who can help me keep the house and masakin," bargain Risma.

He stared towards the deep eyeballs of Mother Sumartini who was like someone who was agitated. He then touched the back of Sulastri's hand.

"Let's just accept Brother Risma's offer than we have to stay here and every day see and hear people fighting because of losing gambling bets," said Ali who whined at his mother.

This was Alif's first request so far never the slightest intention or dream to ask her mother for something because Alif knew very exactly the financial condition of his mother who was only a farm worker who daily salary only.

"It is very important that Alif said than living in an environment that is not good like this continuously and can have a bad impact on the psychological and mental development of Alif," Risma said.

"How Mak, just accept it well, Alif does not want to see any mothers who quarrel with her husband every day," Alif increasingly whined to his mother to fulfill the request of Risma.

"But, are we going to stay with Ms Risma or are we going back and forth to her house when my job is done?" Ask Ms. Sulastri.

His mother's face Alif immediately sad and confused if you have to go early and go home at night what about the fate of his son, if you have to be left alone in an unsafe environment like in Kosannya.

"Alif hopes Mom approves the request from Mbak Risma," Ali asked her mother by shaking Bu Sulastri's arm.

Mouthful face shadowed Mother Sulastri's face and there was a sense of reluctance to fulfill the request of Risma and her Son.

"Hopefully Sulastri's mother is willing to come with me and stay in my apartment" Risma said.

With a variety of mature considerations Sulastri Mother also responded to the wishes of Risma and her little son.

"Alright I want Ma'am, working at home Ma'am," said Ms. Sulastri.

"Alhamdulillah, thank you very much Ma'am," said Risma with a face that immediately beamed while holding the hand of Ms. Sulastri.

"But what about my son who is still in school and what is far from here Risma's house?" ask her mother Sulastri.

"Mom never had to worry about Alif because you two would be staying with me in my private apartment and you wouldn't be staying here anymore for good," said Risma who tried to convince her mother Ali.

"What did Ms Risma say, if we don't have to stay and live here anymore?" ask Alif enthusiastically.

"Yes Alif no longer need to come back here for good and all his personal belongings Alif that are not important do not need Alif to take home," he said that for some reason there was a feeling rustling from inside his heart.

A warm feeling was suddenly felt by Risma when she saw the sweet smile from Alif's handsome face.

"Yes Maak will buy Alif a lot of new clothes and toys" Risma said.

"How about the school Alif Mbak, because I have found a school that is suitable for Alif but, no one wants to accept Alif as a student at his School for various reasons that are enough to make me wonder," mother Suamartini.

"Mom don't have to worry about it all, leave it all to me, I will take care of it well and Alif is only ready to go to school and must be diligent in school and study is all that Mbak asked of Alif," he said.

"If so we will pack our goods first Ma'am," said Ibu Sulastri then rose from his seat.

"Okay, ma'am" answered Risma briefly.

A while later they had closed the door of the room which some days had been occupied by Alif with his mother.

Alif is very happy because he will be back in school. Ibu Sulastri also felt relieved because it was free from boarding that was very unfit to be used as a residence.

He is very grateful because thanks to his unexpected meeting with Mbak Risma who can get him out of that not conducive and healthy environment.

"Please get in my car, sorry the car is small," said Risma humbled as she opened the car door for Alif and his mother.

"Wooow Mbak Risma's car is very nice well, the seat is very soft fragrant again and clean," praised Alif with his song.

"We go to the Mall first to buy some clothes for Alif same mother, tomorrow Ma'am will invite Alif to enroll in the best School around Apartment Mbak, so now we find Alif's school supplies first," he explained at length.

Risma then started the engine of his car and drove his car towards the highway to immediately rush out of the neighborhood that was quite seedy.

Risma cars have mingled with other road riders. The atmosphere of the road is fairly crowded but, fortunately there is no significant traffic jam. So they quickly get to the Parkiran Mall.

Alif was surprised and excited to see a tall building rising up into the sky.

"This building what is its name really high?" tanya Alif who had just first set foot around the Mall area and circulated his gaze around the mall.

Risma just bobbing heads look funny and innocent behavior Alif. He did not expect that an 11-year-old boy Ali had never set foot in any of the malls.

"Sorry Ma'am this is the first time Alif to the Mall, Mother never took Alif for a walk to see the condition of the Mall how, understand we do not have more money Mbak, to eat only nothing," said Sumartini's mother at length and smiled shyly.l but the look of her face was sad implying there was sadness behind it.

"If it starts this second if there is time Mbak will invite Alif to the Mall, Alif would not be sure later here again?" ask Risma when they have walked into the Mall area.

"Alif would! will never refuse to join Mbak Risma," said Alif jubilant.

They also entered the Mall door. Alif's cute and innocent behavior makes Risma smile happily. They shopped for some pieces of clothing for Alif and his mother as well as Ali's school supplies and necessities.

Risma also shop for daily necessities such as basic necessities and seasonings in her kitchen. She was assisted by Ms. Sumartini in choosing good food ingredients and also the spice. They shop until the afternoon.

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