My Brother's Bed Rattles
New Job

Meanwhile at the Risa's boarding house.

"What's wrong with you, Ris? I've noticed that you've been dumbassing," asked Ayu.

Risa let out a heavy breath. "Yesterday, just like customer stuff, I saw there was a job vacancy. The salary is very tempting, Yu. Said the person who works there if I am interested, I can meet the employer directly," said Risa.

"What work? Trus, how's Lily?" Ayu curious.

"Jaga elderly. But yeah, I don't know if they'll let me take Lily with you either."

"If for example it is obtained, do you want it? But you're gonna stay here, aren't you, Ris?"

Risa was silent for a moment while looking at Ayu. "Yes, I'm interested. In addition to his salary for sure, I also got a room there. At least that way I don't have to think about the cost to pay, Yu. I can use the money to buy Lily's needs," said Risa.

Ayu looked sad and now her gaze was fixed on little Lily. "If you really work there, that means I can't see Lily anymore, dong?"

"But you can still contact me via phone. If you miss, just call" said Risa while holding Ayu's hand.

Ayu smiled slightly. "If you've worked there, please don't forget me, Ris."

"Ish, of course, Yu! We can still meet anyway, really. It's a short distance from here" said Risa.

"Ok, fine then. When did you meet that guy?"

"Maybe tomorrow. If today I can't because there are many ordered items that I have to send," replied Risa.

Next day.

After performing the same morning ritual as usual, Risa immediately got ready to meet the owner of the big house.

"Well, it's ready. Good luck, Ris!" said Ayu.

Ayu who wants to go to work, took the time to visit Risa and her son in his room. Not to forget, as a good friend, he continues to support and encourage Risa.

"Aamiinu. Thank you, Yu."

"Either. Oh yeah, I left first yeah, scared of missing the bus."

Risa also nodded while putting baby Lily into her sling.

After Ayu's death, Risa also immediately set out on foot to the man's residence.

After a few minutes later, Risa also arrived in front of the fence of the house that was large enough. It appears that the leaflet containing the job vacancy is still attached there and that means the job vacancy is still valid.

Risa stood at that place while looking around the house. Looking for someone he can ask. A man came and approached her with a warm smile.

"Mister yesterday, right? How, Ma'am? Are you still interested in applying for a job here?"

Risa nodded slowly. "Yes, I'm very interested, Mom."

The man smiled broadly. "All right then. Please come in, let me call her Oma Hana."

After the gate opened, Risa immediately went inside and followed the man's steps. Upon arrival in the front room, the man stopped Risa's steps and asked her to wait for a while in the room.

"Good, Mas. Thank you." Thank you."

The man continued his steps towards Oma Hana's room (The elderly woman, the owner of the house). Risa sat in the room while looking around. There are some large photos on the wall. Family photo of Oma Hana.

Not long after, the man arrived with an old woman who was about 60 years old. Even so, the woman still looks fresh fit and looks fashionable. Risa rushed up from her sitting position and prepared to welcome the arrival of the woman.

"Sit down, Nak—"

"Risa, Madam."

She smiled warmly and sat down on the sofa. "Sit, Risa. And don't call Oma Madam. Just call me Oma. Because everyone does call Oma that name," he continued.

"Okay, Oma." Risa soon followed. He sat down and looked at the woman.

"So you really want to apply for a job here?" asked Oma with a sharp gaze looking at Risa.

Risa nodded quickly. "Yes, Oma. I want to apply for a job here. But the problem ...." Risa lowered her head then looked at the baby Lily who was in her arms.

"I have a baby and I don't have a family that can take care of him" Risa said.

The woman furrowed her brows in surprise. "Where is your family, son?"

"My adoptive mother and father live in X city, Oma. And I wander here only with my baby" said Risa with a sad face, returning the gaze of Oma Hana.

"Then what about your husband?" The woman was getting curious about Risa's life.

"We're divorced, Oma and now he's happy with his new wife."

The old woman rounded her eyes perfectly after hearing Risa's words. "So your husband got married again? While your kids are still this small?"

Risa smiled bitterly then nodded slowly.

"Geez! It turns out our fate isn't much different, son. My husband and I divorced because of the third person. Even with great success he managed to hide their relationship for many years. Until it was all broken and I didn't accept it. I didn't want to be honeyed and we decided to get divorced. But luckily my children have grown up and they understand how I was at that time" said Oma Hana.

"Eh, why am I even venting!" he continued while smiling wryly.

"It's okay, Oma. By hearing the story from Oma, at least it makes me more convinced that my decision is correct" said Risa.

"I'm sure your decision is right, son Risa." The old woman patted Risa's shoulder gently.

"Reverse about work. Actually, I don't really care if you have a baby, as long as it doesn't interfere with your work. You can take care of him while working here" explained Oma Hana.

"Is that true, Oma? S-so I can work here with my baby?" risa asked with perfectly rounded eyes.

The woman nodded her head slowly. "Yes, you can try it for a week. If you feel comfortable and unperturbed, you can continue your work. But if you feel the difficulty of having to work while baby booby, you can decide to stop" said Oma Hana.

Risa is so happy. Even so happy, Risa was unable to hold back her tears. "Thank you, Oma. Thank you very much!"

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