
The atmosphere in the living room was enveloped by desolation. There's no sound. Even he who had wanted to talk seriously with his parents had not started the conversation.
Papa Sande and mama Sefarina. A code for one of them to ask Stephania to start the conversation she wanted earlier. They even while being rude. While pointing at each other so that he asked Stephania to talk.
"Well," whispered Papa Sande as she nudged Mama Sefarina's arm.
"Father," said Mama Sepharina whispering. Avoiding her husband's insults. Funny behavior. Like ABG children who accuse each other of being in trouble. As if someone did something wrong. And not to be blamed.
"Mr, ma."
Stephania finally opened her voice. Which has been awaited by the couple husband and wife since.
"Yes, dear," said Sefarina's mama gently.
Papa Sande looked at his youngest daughter. He had prepared his heart for what his daughter would tell them. He was sure that Stephania would wet about her studies abroad counting days.
"She decided to....."
"That's right. Nia is really going to leave. Oh my God, strengthen me if I have to be away from my son, "inner mother Sepharina.
"Go, son. Achieve your dreams. Look for your happiness," inner papa Sande.
The couple was busy with their hearts. They had not yet fully heard what Stephania was going to tell them.
"Nia decided to continue Nia's studies at...."
"Yes, honey. Mom and Dad support you. Go, son. We will always pray wherever you are. The important thing is that you are serious about your college, take care of your health and don't eat late."
"Yes, kid. I hope you are well in the land of people. Be smart to take care of yourself. Do not be affected by their association that is too free. Don't follow your negative friends. Papa knows, living in the country of that person is not easy. Where you have to adapt to everything. The food, the dress culture, the social culture and the other crocodiles."
"Papa sure is. This little daughter of papa is a wise and mature child. Papa is sure you can take care of yourself. Always be patient, my dear papa and mama!"
Again, the couple interrupted Stephania's words. Not even Stephania finished her sentence, they had already spoken at length. Making conclusions without knowing what his youngest daughter would say.
Amidst their seriousness, there were footsteps approaching the room. They were convinced that it was Copy.
"Mama, papa. What do? How serious? There's Nia again. Are you going home from Nia's school? What are you guys talking about? How come I came in suddenly silent?"
Right yeah. The one that came was Copy. And he immediately stuffed them with questions. He did not sit yet.
"Sit down, baby," asked Mama Sefarina. "Here," he said as he reached out his hand grabbing Salin's hand to sit on the chair beside him.
"What the hell is it, ma?" ask Copy again. He felt like something was happening. But I don't know what, he can't guess. He also could not guess from the look on the faces of his parents.
"Nia's your sister. He will continue his studies abroad. So, he wants permission from mom and dad," replied Mama Sefarina representing papa Sande.
"Oh that. If that's what Lin already knows, pa. My sister is smart. He passed without a test at a foreign university. Prestigious again. The competition is all heavy. But you did it, baby. Brother is proud of you. Maybe you're the one who's gonna carry the family's good name. Raising the degree of mama and papa later," said Salin while smiling.
There are no wounds in that sentence. There is no envy and envy in any of these words. Especially that smile. It was a sincere smile that he offered to his sister.
There is only the best prayer for the continuity of Stephania education in the land of people. He is proud of the intelligence and maturity that his sister has.
Where now, Stephania is no longer a girl who likes to be angry when everything that happens is not as expected. He was no longer angry when his father reminded him. He often speaks of being an adult to others.
"What's not talking about? Lebai. Sister is Nia's role model. Nia makes sister as an example in Nia's life. Thanks for being a good sister to Nia. Because of sister, Nia was now more grateful for what Nia had."
"Nia is more able to enjoy life. Living life according to his rules. True said big brother, there is no need for us to be someone that others like. Just be yourself and do everything according to the heart."
Mama Sefarina was moved to see her daughters. It has grown well and matured so far. She did not expect that she would give birth to a child as good as them. Either because of their upbringing or because of the environment. Or indeed because both are born as children who are devoted to parents.
"So, when are you going?"
Deg.
Copy's question surprised the couple quite a bit. Even though they have prepared themselves, they are still sad.
"Actually Nia's not going away, sister."
"What?" ask them simultaneously.
"How did you go?" ask papa Sande.
"Yes, honey. You mean where you're not going? Not going to college?" timpal mama Sepharina.
"Yes, deck. Why not be? What problem? You have graduated."
That's how the three of them were, very enthusiastically asking why Stephania canceled her departure.
"Nia stays in college. But just here. Not out of the country. Nia has canceled Nia's education abroad. Nia does not want to be far from papa, mama and sis Salin. Nia wants to live with the person Nia loves. The one Nia loves."
"So, you're not going, son?" tanya papa Sande represents all three.
"Yes, pa. Nia is not leaving. From earlier Nia wanted to explain to papa and mama but papa and mama even interrupted first. Yes, Nia let papa, mama and brother Salin reveal first his decision to let go of me. And it turned out that everyone was happy that I left," Stephania said, pretending to be pouting.
"Bu-not so, baby. Mom and Dad just want to support you. Want the best for you, as you want as long as you are happy."
Mama Sefarina interrupted immediately. He didn't want his daughter to assume anything about them.