
No one survives a long stay at the Orphanage.The entrusted children usually get a new family. And so is Amel. When Rere was 1 year old, Danang and Rere had to part with Amel.
"Tomorrow morning there will be parents who will adopt you". Ibu Citra announced after getting confirmation from the couple a few days ago.
The expressions of the children were not the same, some were happy and some felt did not want to be separated from their siblings. Just like Danang and Amel. They were very close because they were found in front of the door only different Panti a day. They were raised together. Danang loved Amel like a sister who always wanted to protect her sister. Because Danang is older than Amel, so Danang is more mature.
"Mas Danang, Amel won't leave this place. Amel likes it here." Amel said after hearing the announcement from Ibu Citra.
"I don't want to go either. But if the family likes you, they'll definitely adopt us" Danang said.
Amel rolled his eyes, "So Amel would pray that no one would like me. So Amel will never leave this place.
"Kalo Amel does not go, meaning Amel will continue to be the same Mas Danang also adek Rere". Amel was excited as he hugged Rere in a frenzy.
Danang looked at Amel dearly, "But if they choose me how?," Amel's face suddenly sagged and pursed his lips.
"Kalo Mas Danang left, Amel also wanted to leave" he said accompanied by sobs.
Ibu Citra and Ibu Dari just pay attention to them.
The next day a family driving a luxury car came with lots of toys and food. The children living in the Orphanage gathered. Some are 10 years old, 8 years old, 6 years old, some are still toddlers and some are still a few days old.
The family is not looking for a baby, he is looking for a 3-5 year old child. They watched as the children played, and the wife became interested in the girl whose teeth were still rarely worn in a pink dress with a Barbie doll.
"Who is the name of the child?" he asked Ms. Dance pointing to the little girl.
Mother Dance followed the direction of the woman's index finger, then carved out a smile. "His name is Amel, he is still Kindergarten and he is very close to Danang" explained Ms. Tari pointing to a boy who was playing ball with other boys.
The woman seemed to understand the direction Mother Dance spoke, "I can't adopt both. I just want to babysit one, and I'm interested in Amel. Mother Dance nodded in understanding.
"We will persuade her to follow you," replied Mother Dance again gesturing to Mother Citra to invite Amel and Danang to their place.
Mother Dari did not want to force the children to follow a new family that would adopt them unless the child was under 2 years old. He always asked for the consent of the children first and then take care of the necessary documents.
It is not easy to persuade them especially if there is an attachment between them such as Danang and Amel. In various ways Ibu Citra and Ibu Tari gave understanding to Amel to want to come with his new family. Danang wants to release Amel.
After two days, Amel agrees to go with his new family. "Amel will definitely miss Mas Danang" said Amel as they say goodbye sadly.
Danang hugged Amel, "I'll miss you too." she replied.
"Mas Danang must promise never to forget Amel," Amel gave his little pinky promise then greeted by Danang.
Then Amel went with his new family. Danang chased after him from behind and waved his hand.
Stories like this continue to occur in life at the Orphanage. They are alternating people coming and going. After Amel's departure, Danang was taken care of by another family a month later. But unlike Amel who was invited by his new family abroad. Danang still often goes to the Orphanage to meet Rere's new sister.
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Maratha was not given by any other family due to her mother's request. Martha grew up in Orphanage without lack of affection from Ibu Citra and Bunda Tari.
Mother Tari runs Amanah from Ibu Kirana (Birth mother of Maretha) always gave her a letter every birthday since she was 6 years old.
Martha is now 18 years old, and today she gets her last letter from her mother. "I don't know what my mom looks like. But I can imagine if she had a pretty face and a good heart." she commented after reading the last letter from her mother.
Mother of Dance or Mother of Dance cupped her cheeks gently, "Mother has also never met directly with your mother. But we believe he has the same face as you. Have dimples like this and look more mania if you smile." praise Mother Tari pay attention to young girls who are full of enthusiasm.
Martha is very intelligent, her learning spirit grew when she was 6 years old after she got her first letter from her biological mother. He has received many awards and scholarships. His intelligence may be a descendant of his unknown father.
Although Mareth lived and grew up in Orphanage, but he never received unfair treatment from his schoolmates. He always attended a popular school in his town. Maybe because he lives in a small town that does not really care about someone's background especially if it is like Maretha.
Currently, Martha is already in 3rd grade of High School and is preparing for the exam. Her friends are very kind and willing to give her a surprise birthday at the Orphanage.
Early in the morning Alisya, Vena, Fitri, Aksar and Ridwan come to the Orphanage with a Birthday Cake for Maretha. With the help of Ibu Citra and several other residents they managed to enter the room of Martha without being discovered.
"Rere where is ma'am?" asked Alisya when she was in Maretha's room in a whisper.
"She's in the kitchen again helping mom make breakfast for the kids," replied Ms. Citra.
"Mother please help hold Rere for a long time in the kitchen, we want to decorate his room first." added Alisya again pleaded with Ibu Citra.
Mother Citra raised her thumb, "Mild!" then it passed to the kitchen leaving the friends of Maratha in the room.
Veins and others took out all the equipment they had prepared. Aksar and Ridwan blow the balloon given by Fitri by force. "You blow the balloon, because you are told to bring the pump even forget," Fitri said with a fierce look to their two male friends.
"Well we are, blow together dong," protest Aksar did not accept the blame.
Fitri and Alisya pinned their heads, "Udah don't protest. Cepetan blown later Rere come again," Aksar and Ridwan also according to. Instead of their heads being crushed by the brutality of Alisya and Fitri (they have a hard character, but Fitri is more tomboyish probably because he entered karate in school and Sispala)
They decorated the Maretha room with all the birthday knickknacks. While in the kitchen, Ibu Citra constantly gives a lot of work to Maretha. Starting from cooking rice, washing dishes, making tea, milk and coffee for the residents of Panti. Washing vegetables and almost all the work in the kitchen of Maretha who worked to make her body tired.
Martha was still busy arranging the food on the table for her sisters' breakfast, "Iya mother, bentar. Rere ready breakfast for the sisters first." he turned his eyes to Mother Dance.
Our Lady of Dance approached her and took over her work, "Please take the box you put in your bedroom last night" she ordered Maretha to her room.
Maretha frowned, "Box? What the hell is a bun box?." asked Martha remembering.
"There, Mother herself put it last night. When you have slept." added Mother Tari reassured.
Martha walked to her room. He did not know if in his room there were friends who were ready to give a surprise. Martha held the knob of her bedroom door and turned it around and pushed it.
OURPRIIIISEEEEE!!!
Shouted Alisya, Vena, Fitri, Aksar and Rindwan.
Martha was surprised to see the presence of her friends, "Happy Birthday Maretha!" said Vena holding Cake in her hand.
"Happy Birthday Rere!" said Fitri decided to send out a balloon and made Alisya and Vena jump in shock.
"What the hell, Fit makes me shocked." protested Alisya with his cry.
Martha developed her wide smile and a little laugh getting the surprise of her five best friends. Showing both her dimples and her white rows of teeth.
"Thank you everyone" he said with great sadness. A smooth sebulnya fell on his cheeks because happy.
"Make a wish!" said Vena, putting her cake in Mareth's hand.
Martha closed her eyes and said a prayer in her heart. Then he opened his eyes and blew out the candle.
"YEAYY!!!. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!"
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARGHA SEPTIN AURA"
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY" they said excitedly and boisterously.
Mother and Mother Citra watching them from a distance also looked haru expression and happy.
After making a furore in the room Maretha they joined in the living room to enjoy the food that has been cooked by Mother, Ibu Citra and Maretha in the kitchen this morning.
Vein placed the Birthday Cake in the middle of the table. Aksar and Ridwan transport various drinks from the car to the living room.
"Once again thank you everyone for bothering to make a surprise for me," said Maretha again grateful to have a friend like them.
"Udah, don't cry dong. We will be friends forever!" said Alisya, wiping away Maretha's tears with the tip of her thumb.
Ridwan and Aksar put their hands in front and then followed by the hands of Vena, Fitri and Alisya. Then Maretha followed, "Friend forever." they shouted at the same time, accompanied by laughter that broke out between them. They also hugged each other.
"Ets, there!" intercept Fitri when Aksar and Ridwan want to join them.
Aksar put up his face, "We'll want to embrace too" he said
Fitri put up his angry face to them by glaring at them, "Awas ya if follow-up. I'll beat you both up later"he threatened by raising his fists firmly.
"Yes, we're both hugging" said Aksar wanted to embrace Ridwan but Ridwan actually threw Aksar's hand. "Idiih. I'm still normal" she said, then they laughed together.
All the children in the Panti congratulate Mareth and give the best prayer for him. "Happy birthday brother Rere, may you be accepted at the University of your dreams in the city" said Rani, an 8-year-old boy who gave a prayer.
"Amen. Thank you dear." she hugged and kissed him on the cheek
"Hopefully ka-kak Rere, suk-ses and lu-lus test de-ngan the grades are pa-ling good." said another child with a slight stutter and difficulty speaking.
"AMIIINNN.!" he replied with anxiety and rattled his brother's hair.
Everyone was happy and gave the best prayers for Maretha including Mother and Mother Citra. In the midst of that happiness then their attention was diverted to someone who had just come and was standing on the doorstep with a beautiful woman.
They looked very compact, the woman held a tootbag in her hand and the man carried a bucket of roses in his hand.
"Are we late?" asked the man and everyone stared at the two of them.
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Oops author stop first. Next will be explained who the two people who just came were.
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Thursday, 02 January 2020