Muara Kasih Single Mother
The Fasting at Solo
After a few days passed, Pandu actually took Ervita, Indi, and Irene to Solo. The purpose of Pandu invites his family to Solo is of course to get in touch with his wife's family and feel how the atmosphere of fasting in Solo. Even before leaving, Indi cried first.
"Dad, Didi was scared to Solo. Didi was afraid to see that Om again. Later Om claimed to be Didi's father. Didi didn't want to. His father Didi was just Yamah Pandu," whined Indi with a teary face.
Although it has been a few months, Pandu also did not expect that Indi still remembered the incident in Solo at that time. When Firhan came and said that he was his Papa. There is a rejection of Indi's heart.
"Kan Yamah also said, Ms. Didi is her little daughter, Jayah," Pandu replied.
"When you see Om how is that?" ask Indi in tears.
"Yes, whatever is polite. If Didi doesn't want it's okay. However, a polite day. Not because they do not want to, Didi continues not to appreciate others," Pandu explained to Indi.
Indi nodded his head. If his father had told and also seen his wife. Indi will not argue anymore. Accept every advice of his father. However, what was conveyed by Dad Pandu had a point. Even if you do not want to, you must still respect others and can continue to be polite.
"Yes, Jayah. Sorry ... Didi wants only Yayah. His only father Didi" he replied.
Pandu also knows that all because he is used to it. Indi can say that because he is accustomed to Pandu, has known Pandu since childhood. Another story with Firhan that he didn't know at all.
"Yes, His Little Daughter Jayah. Yayah always wanted to be with Didi. You and Irene are the same, her favorite Yayah. We're going to the house of Eyang and Kakung yah?" take Pandu.
"Yes, Jayah. Didi dear Yamah," he replied by hugging Dad Pandu. His little hands wrapped around his father's neck. While Pandu himself also hugged Indi back. Pandu's feelings for Indi never changed. For her, Indi was always going to be her eldest daughter, the daughter she cared about. Just like he loved Irene.
After that, Pandu stuffed the tote bag into the trunk. Then put in Irene's baby bag backpack. Not to forget, the souvenirs they brought to the family in Solo. After that, Pandu invites his wife and child to get into the car.
Taking a trip of almost two hours, Indi and Irene can enjoy the trip. Not fussy. Especially Irene who has been almost two years, as if seeing the streets, trees, or vehicles that they pass through. In the car also several times they sang children's songs for Indi and Irene.
"Would you go, Jayah?" ask Indi as soon as the car crosses Solo Techno Park.
"Yes, we're here, ma'am. Didi's mother memorized the way to Eyang's house?" ask Jayah Pandu.
"Little bit, Dad. That one remembered. Techno Park," Indi replied.
Ervita and Pandu both smile, although not often in Solo, but some places Indi still remember. Until now Dad Pandu's car has stopped in front of the family home of Mr. Agus and Bu Sri, the family home of Ervita.
"Assalamualaikum," said the two of them so get off the car and knock on the front door of the house.
"Waalaikumsalam .. children and grandchildren on coming. Kok must if you come never ngabarin first," said Bu Sri.
Bu Sri immediately asked to hold Irene, having previously hugged Indi first. Then Ervita and Pandu gave a reverent greeting to his mother. Then Mr. Agus came out of the house. It was nice and surprised to see his son coming from London.
"Well, on coming. Why not tell me first?" ask Mr. Agus.
"Wanted for the weekend, Father. Enjoy the atmosphere of fasting in Solo," reply Pandu.
"So want to get in here too rame, Father. Already many who sell takjil," reply Pandu.
"Udah rame, Mas. Find out what takjil there is. Behind Eleven March, many notches and cheap," replied Bu Sri.
Indeed, that is the atmosphere of fasting in the suburbs of Solo. At that time, Pandu arrived in Solo almost at 16:00 pm, and indeed along the way so many people sell takjil. Some sell Volcanoes, Fruit Ice, Indian Watermelon Ice, Caramel Bananas, Dawet Ice, Sempol, and so on. Like the word, want to buy anything there is.
"Is there no Mas Pandu? Usually Solo and Jogja are not so different, right?" tanyakanya.
"The driver rarely goes out, ma'am. When I get home from work, go straight home. It's just being at home, Mom. India has also learned to fast. Fasting Dzuhur, Ma'am," Pandu's story.
Bu Sri was so happy, her young grandson had learned to fast. "Mbak Didi has fasted?" tanyakanya.
"Yes, Eyang .. learn a little. Holding back hunger and thirst, Eyang," Indi replied.
"Pinter yes, Ndi. Later can fast smoothly until Eid al-Fitr," replied Bu Sri again.
"Excite, Eyang," replied Indi.
Then Indi started playing in front of the house along with his sister. Look at some plants that were planted in pots. There are some flowers there too.
"What flower tree is this, Kakung?" indi asked by pointing out that there was a tree that had purple flowers near his sister's house.
"Bougenville Flower, Ma'am. It's a lot of color. There are purple, pink, white, many colors of flowers," replied Mr. Agus.
"Near his school Indi there is this flower loh, Kakung," he replied.
Ervita and Pandu are also funny to hear Indi who is so cheerful. It was as if there was no end to telling stories with his sister. Meanwhile, Bu Sri prepared a certificate first to break the fast later. It just so happened that Bu Sri had planned to make Dawet. In the past, Ervita really liked Dawet mixed with slices of Jackfruit. It tastes sweeter and smells better.
It just so happens that Ervita is here. For the opening menu also Bu Sri make Vegetable Bobor Spinach Leaves, choose a lot of sauce hopefully all like. It was very simple, it was also because his family did not know that Pandu and Ervita wanted to come to Solo.
"Vi, would you like to buy a chicken for you and Mas Pandu?" tawal Bu Sri's.
"No need, ma'am," replied Ervita.
Likewise with Pandu who also replied. "No need, Mom. Just potluck. That there is no need to be made up," replied Pandu with a slight smile.
"Taste it Mom later just as they are, Mas Pandu. Is it okay?" ask Bu Sri again.
"It's okay, Mom. Not on the food menu, but more warmth and togetherness with family," Pandu replied.
It is so Pandu, for the menu to break he just wants to eat. There is no need for a specific menu. Unless there is a cuisine that Pandu wants, then he will request to his wife. Breaking the fast for Pandu is not on the menu, but being able to break the fast with the family is really fun. The meaning of the warmth of breaking in Ramadan.