Love of the Journalist
5. O tosan noo

...5.5. O tosan noo...

Kirei

The ten-year-old girl was laughing when her body was caught by the father, “Ampuun Father .. ampuuun.”

But his father still continues to tickle his waist mercilessly, “Rei .. blush. Su-already, Dad. Ampuunn ..”.

“Said what first, Rei .. o tosan noo is nowiri (dad's love).” Threaten the Father.

He pursed his lips.

“Kirei, o tosan noo is nowiri,” he said again.

“Cup.” He kissed his father's cheek and then slipped spoiled on his father's firm arm. That was one of the proofs of little Kirei's closeness to his father.

Then the father kissed the little girl's head.

Mother and brother Ken who prepared food on the mat only shook his head to look at their palah.

This is the atmosphere of family-style sightseeing during a long weekend or if his father is off from work. Go to the park or zoo. And the choice this time to visit the Selecta Flower Park Batu Malang city.

The journey takes 2 hours more from Surabaya. Arriving at the location, the small family immediately looked for a place in a large area of the park. Spread out a mat and arrange food supplies to eat as a breakfast menu.

All the food handmade by our beloved Mother. There are yakitori (japanese satay), ebi furai, tempura and bento specific to her.

“This is all father request, yes, Nda?” Ask.

“Dad again kangen same Japan.” Answer father. Having lived there for 5 years made him fall in love with the sakura country.

“Yes, Mommy made this from dawn. So it has to run out. If not, Mother does not want to make it again,” threatened Mother.

“Daddy, later that ends all. Don't worry.” Say something while chewing food in his mouth.

“Why don't we go on holiday to Japan, Dad? Rei is on a class-up vacation. Brother Ken is also off.”

“Pengennya anyway, but dad cuddle money first for a vacation there. That's why you guys are studying. Let Rei go up class 6 and Ken go up class 2 SMP.” Said my father, rubbing his head and Ken full of love.

“Ready Dad! Rei must be champion again." Chortled.

“Bogged!” Ken Ejek.

“Rei must be smart, Brother. Let it be like Dad.” Legally.

“Iya .. yes,” retort Ken, “spoiled basics!” stick it out while sticking out your tongue.

It whipped, pitted, “ Well, Brother Ken ...,“ pointed it at Ken who was still teasing him.

“Udah, now we quickly finish the meal. Then we'll drive around the park.”

“Rei to waterpark, Yah.”

“Same Sister Ken, yes?” Persuade mother.

“No, Nda! All there is is to keep him doang! Ken also wants to swim alone.” Gulp Ken.

“Tuh, right Dad. Brother Ken does not love Rei.” His eyes were already glazed over in search of the father's shelter.

“Iya, later swim with Father.”

“Horee .. weekk!” his taunts while sticking out a tongue at Ken for revenge.

And the excitement of the little family continued to surround the flower garden. He whines about riding a horse, while Ken does not want to accompany him. Until finally the father who accompanied him around the park on horseback.

In the morning, they headed for the waterpark which is still an area with a flower garden. Play slide, spill buckets, and learn to swim directly with the father. He's happy not to play. Face beaming.

But it did not last long, the cold water of the pond made him shiver for a long time there. His skin was wrinkled, his lips were already pale blue. The father decided to end it.

After waiting for his favorite daughter to rinse and change clothes, it is now my turn to go to the male-only dressing room.

He faithfully waited for his father in front of the men's changing room. Ten minutes passed by and the father did not show up. He was still patient even though his body was still shivering with cold.

“Dad really long anyway,” grunggutu impatient. He was seen pacing back and forth at the door, occasionally asking the person who came out from behind the door. There is no answer that will relax his heart.

For almost half an hour he stood there, the father still did not show his form. His eyes were glazed over, his lips curled downward, enduring a sense of annoyance, fear and anger.

“Daddy lied! Rei .. o tosan noo nowiri dehanai! (not dad's favorite)” Her tears have been crashing freely while as hot as possible.  

“Why did you go ninggalin Rei?!”

“Ayahhh ...!" Cry broke.

“Rei ... Rei ...! Wake up, Honey!”

“Rei!”

He blinked his eyes. The glare of lights that shimmered in his retina caught a shadow in front of him that was not so clear.

But he memorized that voice, “Mother,” more.

“You're having nightmares?” Said the mother.

Suddenly, he hugged his mother. Crying at your chest.

“Daddy ... The nda! Father ...” Her crying is breaking.

Fourteen years ago the father had left him, mother and sister Ken. Right on the day of the class increase report card, the person who was so dear to him had left forever.

“Ssttt ... already. Dad was calm there. Better we do’a for dad. If you dream father is a sign father misses you. Dad needs prayers from us who are still alive.” Mother spoke by rubbing her back gently.

“Tuh azan dawn already reverberated. Let us pray’in father. Mother look at your sister first. We pray for congregation.” Her speech.

After the morning prayers, they immediately move. Ken washed his car in the garage next to the house. While he helps you cook in the kitchen.

“Mother already ordered the same Ma'am Tin, later let it be separated abon, serundeng, eel chips same chip claw. Later just take it in the store,” said Mother. Solo souvenir shop located on Jalan Adi Soemarmo side by side with the mini market owned by Mother.

“Don't forget the bag, Nda.”

“Sambel also already,” says mother.

“Asyiik .. so Rei, no need to cook in the apartment.” Reply pleased.

“Huss, fixed cook, Rei. You have to cook vegetables. Vegetables are good for the body. This is mama masakin chicken ungkep. If you want to eat fried later."

“Hehehe, you know, Nda. Kirei doesn't have time to cook. It wants practical,”.

“You're Rei's girl. Once upon a time you had a husband, a son. Yeah, gotta be good at cooking. Mosok husband with your child will be given instant food?!”

“Iya .. Yes, Nda. Later if you want to marry, Rei learned to cook.”

“Who said?!” Sergey Ken who emerged from the living room, “You're the one I married first. You see if I'm not the one getting married, your marriage is not legal!”

“Isshh ... start deh!” the strangeness.

Mommy shook her head, “Kalian tuh kalo likened near the smell of taahi, far the smell of fragrance.”

“Kak Ken, Nda!” he chuckled while seeking refuge behind the mother's back.

“Wekkk ...” He mocked while sticking out his tongue.

“Awas yes! This year pay for yourself!” apartment threaten Ken knows his sister's weak point.

“Pay yourself!”

“Cih, where can the salary of journalists like you pay rent apartment!” Ken sneered.

“Iihhh, ngece!! His salary to pay the apartment tau, eat ask the mother.”

Ken was blown away instantly, “Hahaha ... basic!"

He grumbled, “About the position of bank marketing manager, the appearance is already exorbitant! The sky is never arrogant! Yeah, right, Nda?!” He seeks justification and defense.

The mother also laughed. The atmosphere of the house without him feels lonely. Ken works at a private bank. Departing is always morning and sometimes until the new night home. While the mother manages a mini market store and its souvenirs.

The journey from Solo-Semarang is taken in about 1.5 hours through the toll road. The view of Mount Merbau is the best view during the trip. Blue cloudy sky is bright, the mountain scenery is clear and feels close, the expanse of green rice fields adds to the beauty. What else is the road condition is also empty.

His lips moved to and fro to the rhythm of the music from the radio.

I need someone to heal

Somebody to know

Somebody to have

Somebody to hold

It's easy to say

But it's never the same

I guess I kinda liked the way you numbered all the pain

The now the day bleeds

The into night fall

And you're not here

To get me through it all

I let my guard down

And then you pulled the rug

I was getting kinda used to being someone you loved

lewis Capaldi - Someone you loved

As the car headed for the Gayamsari toll exit, he saw a familiar figure. He watched for a long time until his gaze disappeared as the car approached the exit toll gate.

“Who, Rei?” ken asked when he saw his sister looking to the left as if she had seen him.

“Eh, not. No one really.” The answer.

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Danang

He rushed his favorite Lexus ES sedan car across the Solo-Semarang toll after meeting with Arik and Dipa discussed the latest findings related to his car accident which turned out to be sabotaged by his own employees.

But when entering the exit gate of the Gayamsari toll road, his car broke down and released white smoke in his exhaust.

“Dang!” dismemberment murmured.

He forgot his favorite car has been more than six months not entered the workshop.

Ddrrrtt.

His phone shook and rang but he was busy opening the hood of the car. He shook his hand because he touched a machine that was so hot.

“Yes,” he replied as his left hand held the phone and his right hand wagged occasionally he blew.

“Sore Nday! Where have you been, Ndan? We are with the Dirresnarcotics assault team waiting at TKP,” reported Rendra.

“Please handle first. I've reached the Gayamsari toll exit. But shit my car broke down.”

“What need our help, Ndan?”

“No need. I've called the workshop to pick up.”

“Ready, Ndan!”

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