Ode To Latitude
Jenar

Regata checks Mia who is sitting in the pantry at lunch and drawing equipment. The change in his life after Bi Nina was nothing so pronounced. Every time she went home from school, Mia would be taken to the hospital with her until her service hours were over. Sometimes Mia is busy drawing sometimes her little daughter falls asleep on the table in the pantry.

Regata did not dare to leave Mia alone at home, nor did she attempt to find a housekeeper, as long as Bi Nina was not around. As mothers who actively use social media, there is a concern in her own mind that domestic assistants steal or sell valuables owned by her employer as it has recently gone viral. What bothered her the most was, the child abduction carried out by the housekeeper. Regata didn't want to imagine that happening to her.

While doing his main job, Regata checks on his daughter. Regata weighed a little request from his teacher for Mia to be included in a drawing and coloring competition held by one of the famous publishers in Jakarta.

“Lu want Mia to excel, why not be allowed to join the race to Jakarta” asked Jenar when Regata asked for his opinion.

“Gue is afraid that Mia has no one to take care of, keep meeting my parents, I am not ready”, Regata narrowed his eyes. Anxiety was clearly drawn on his face.

“Well there will be a teacher who accompanied” said Jenar anxious.

“We have both been in Jakarta Ata. Jakarta is vast, besides if no one reports your order, no one will know” said Jenar excitedly.

“Iya also ya” said Regata weighing the words of Jenar.

“Do not reach lo nyesel. This opportunity did not come twice. Not all kids have Mia's talent. If only Mia my child, I have participated in the race to nowhere compared to taking the lessons Mathematic” comments Jenar got a cynical look Regata.

Regata looked back at his daughter, as well as what Jenar had said. Regata tries to find the exact reason why he allowed Mia to go to Jakarta. His current condition does not allow Mia to be picked up every day, although Genta repeatedly offers to help. Just a few days after Bi Nina left, Regata began to be overwhelmed by taking care of her home, children, and work. I don't know what the mothers out there are doing the same as him.

“What picture are you?” ask Regata.

“Bagus” says Regata briefly.

Mia's eyes twinkled at the praise from her mother. Mia researched again the uncoloured image. Because Regata said it was good, Mia intended to color the picture and put it on display in Regata's room.

“Halo Mia, how did her school” Genta greet Mia.

“Halo om” reply Mia started telling me what activities are being done in school today.

Mia sees Mia and Genta's interaction being so warm. The stiff clapper, it is good at warming the atmosphere when with young children. They both don't look awkward.

Would meeting her real father Mia do the same? inner Regata.

Oh yes, today is the semifinal, Lintang the only Indonesian representative in the men's singles who qualified. May today be good luck with Lintang.

Regata took her phone, looking for a number in her contact list.

“Halo good afternoon Mom, this is Regata Mia's mom. Mia I'll allow the race, please register. Thank you” said Regata when the voice of the homeroom teacher Mia said it would tell further, what needs to be prepared via Whatsapp.