
In less than a day, I have to return to Tanjungbalai Karimun. Because, my cut is done.
''So back tomorrow?'' asked the mother, while engaging the clothes that had just been lifted from the clothesline, because it was dry.
I, too, helped my mother, fold her clothes.
''Wi..honestly you are, same mother.'' said mother, to me.
I was shocked and my heart was pounding.
I'm sure you're going to talk about the whereabouts of Boss Robert.
Suddenly, Fira interrupted. He showed me his phone.
''Mi...dad is good video call.'' said Fira.
My attention was on Fira's phone. So did mom, staring at me with a suspicious look.
I just declined the video call. Because, it's impossible for me to video call in front of mom.
''Huckin' up. Why should I be afraid?'' said the mother joking, while continuing to fold her clothes.
''It's okay, Mom. Most boss I was asked about tomorrow so go home is not.'' explained me to mother, give an excuse.
I was silent, not commenting.
After I declined the video call, I handed the phone back to Fira. Along with that, Boss Robert called me again.
''Thank why. That's your boss. Don't you get angry, later?'' said mommy advised me.
''It's okay, Mom. Let it be.'' I said indifferently.
''Sana baby, play in grandma's room, '' I said asking Fira to stay away from me and also mom.
After Fira left, mother said to me again, so that I would honestly answer her question.
''Why do you like together when going to Tanjungpinang.'' asked mother, angry and suspicious.
''We're coming in a lot, Mom. Boss Robert did have an office event yesterday, which required him to go to Tanjungpinang. There was a meeting with people of Tanjungpinang Tourism Office.'' explained me, who was forced to make up stories.
I don't actually want to lie like this. But, on the other hand I was also afraid, if it was too honest with mother. I can imagine, if I tell the truth, you must be very angry with me.
''Mi, good father video call continues, from earlier, '' said Fira again, suddenly appeared in the middle of the conversation me and mother.
''Let it go, baby. If Fira wants to lift, so can. But, far away from Mami huh. Say the same good father, if Mami is busy.'' I explained to Fira, and she ran to her grandmother's room.
Before long, he showed up again. He said he did not want to be invited back. He said later good dad would take the road again, to the mall. Buy ice cream.
''Hmmm. May you not think strangely after hearing the words of Fira.''my murmur deepened, and beware of my mother's prejudice to me.
''Mi....Fira doesn't want to go home. Fira still wants to stay at grandma's house.'' she said whining to me.
But anyway, I have to take her home.
Because, leaving her at mom's house, it's impossible. Poor mom, have to look after Fira. Indeed, Fira was already a little independent. But, I can't bear to see you looking after Fira. Afraid of tired mom.
''Honey, pack your things. We're back tomorrow. Mami's leave is done.'' I said telling Fira.
He immediately protested, refusing to be invited back. In fact, he said, he wanted to go to school at his grandmother's house. Not going back to Tanjungbalai Karimun.
To influence, I just say, if he survives in Tanjungpinang, will not be able to meet the father either. Hearing that, Fira immediately changed her mind.
''Yes, yes, Mi. Fira came back.'' he said.
''That's it, Mami's son. If you want to stay in Tanjungpinang, you can. My mother did not forbid. But, later do not cry for a walk or ask to buy a pony doll with a good father, I said giving a look to him.
''Yes Mi, Fira wants to go back.
Although he had previously agreed to follow back, the next day he even cried. I don't want to be separated from my grandmother.
His grandmother promised, if sometime will follow to Tanjungbalai Karimun.
With great difficulty, his grandmother persuaded Fira, until he finally wanted to return.
''This beautiful granddaughter, Pinter. Later sometime grandma to Tanjungbalai Karimun. Grandma brought a big pony doll huh. But, grandma search first, in the store. So, now Fira back with Mami.'' said my mother tried to calm her granddaughter.
Before heading to the port, I asked the taxi driver to stop by the hotel. Because I had to pick up Boss Robert.
''Stop by the Harmony Hotel, sir!'' I asked the taxi driver.
''Well ma'am.'' she replied.
Along the way, I saw Fira still putting on a sullen face. His heart must still be upset, because his desire to stay at his grandmother's house, not allowed.
''Honey. Tomorrow we will play again to grandma's house.'' I said to persuade her.
In fact, in order for her to smile again, I promised to buy ice cream, before boarding the ferry.
''Honey, look at Mami. Fira likes ice cream right.later we buy ice cream first yes the same good father, before boarding the ferry.'' I said and he I see still mute.
''Well..anak Mami this one why keep pouting ya.''
I finally had the initiative, in that cab I called Boss Robert, via a video call.
''Fira...honey...see this, who's on the phone.'' I said while showing my phone on the screen already has Boss Robert.
''Dad's son is sulking again. Smile dong. Later until the hotel, we buy ice cream first yes, we go back to Tanjungbalai Karimun.'' he said trying to make Fira smile.
''You want...not bought ice cream?'' ask Boss Robert again, still via video call.
Fira shook her head. Signs do not want to accept the offer to buy ice cream.
''Later regret. Then let a good father buy his ice cream. I will eat by myself. Fira don't want to ya.''
The two of them continued to talk, until I finally reached the parking lot of Hotel Harmoni.
I handed the taxi driver fifty thousand dollars.
''You are not expected. Ma'am. If you want to wait, we standby here only.'' he said to offer transportation services that.
Without thinking too much, I just agree.
I see, in the hotel lobby, Boss Robert is ready.
Fira, who saw the whereabouts of Boss Robert from afar, immediately rushed over to him.
''Hmm. I'm just like Boss Robert's son, you baby.'' I've always been in my heart.
Boss Robert, too, immediately warmly welcomed my daughter. She clenched him tightly, then fondly stroked his hair.
''The answer used to be a good father question. Why was it in the taxi, this father's son frowned when he was spoken to?''
Fira was silent.
''Jawab dong darling..why the hell....pulling continues.'' he said still holding Fira in his arms.
''Wicked mom.'' he chirped.
''Lho why?''
''Yes. Fira can't stay at grandma's house, '' he said as if complaining to Boss Robert.
''Yes dong. Later tired, if you take care of Fira. So, if Fira lives in Grandma's house, we can't go to the mall anymore.'' said Boss Robert trying to give understanding to Fira. Hearing that, it seemed like Fira could understand what Boss Robert was saying.(connecting)