The fried rice that was already in front of Kirana and Fahri seemed to be waving to eat it immediately. Special fried rice with extra fried egg on top. Really brings Kirana and Fahri's memories to their respective childhoods.
They both immediately enjoyed the fried rice. Sometimes they also share their childhood stories.
‘Mr. Fahri is also fun,' Kirana thought when their gazes met accidentally.
"Here's the hot tea, Mr and Mrs.." The voice of the fried rice seller suddenly surprised Fahri and Kirana.
The two of them spontaneously refocused on their respective food regardless of the seller. Misbehavior, of course, is clearly visible from their movements. The blush on Kirana's cheeks was very clear.
There was a moment of silence between them, until the fried rice left on their plates was gone. That night, was the first time Kirana was impressed with Fahri.
After finishing the hot tea, Fahri got up from his chair.
"How much in all, sir?" Fahri asked half shouting while taking out his wallet from his jacket pocket.
"Forty thousand, Mr." Said the seller who was still busy making orders for fried rice for other buyers. Understandably, he sells alone without a wife helping him just to mix the ingredients for a plate of fried rice.
"I'll put it here, sir," said Fahri as he put a red note in the seller's cart.
Fahri immediately left the tent stall after finishing with the payment business. He certainly didn't forget to bring along the simple woman who was still sitting on the wooden bench.
"So you're coming to Bandung, right?" teased Fahri who stood while folding his arms in front of his chest.
Kirana didn't answer a single sentence at all, she seemed to just stare at Fahri while raising her eyebrows. Inwardly, he grumbled incessantly.
"Who offered before, now who's asking again," Kirana grumbled in a voice so low that even Fahri's ears couldn't catch a word.
"What is it Kirana?" Fahri also asked what made Kirana confused how to answer.
"So, Sir," said Kirana who immediately got up from her seat.
***
"What's your decision?" asked Kirana, who had not had the chance to meet Falin in the last few days.
"I'm going home, Sis," said Falin weakly.
Kirana frowned. He was a little surprised by Falin's response just now. "If that's your decision, why are you still so lethargic?" Kirana investigated to dispel her curiosity.
"It's just heavy, Sis." It seemed that Falin was holding back his tears. It was evident from his hoarse voice and his constant gaze directed at the sky.
Kirana didn't disagree if Falin returned to her house, she was just afraid that the decision of the girl she just met would only make her uncomfortable. After all, this is about life. It seems that for a child of his age, of course, the problem is difficult to deal with without assistance from anyone.
"If it's not comfortable, don't do it." Kirana's words certainly made Falin cry in his arms.
“For their sake, I will go home, Sis,” Falin said still in a polite tone.
Falin did plan to return to his house tomorrow morning. This is done not solely because of his love for his parents, but for the sake of the children who love him very much.
***
"Finally you decided to go home, Dear ..." said Mrs. Retno who was so happy to see her daughter come to the house that was like a palace.
However, Falin did not respond to anything. He just kept quiet and let his mother hug him. The sixteen year old woman already looks very mature. His cold demeanor made the aura of maturity even more felt.
Mrs. Retno and Mr. Wisnu are of course very sorry for their attitude and treatment to Falin in the past. From this, in the end, Mrs. Retno and Mr. Wisnu could not see the development of their only child.
Falin really understood the meaning of life after years of living on the streets with his friends. You could say he is a person who has grown up by circumstances. Of course the path of life that he had chosen brought a million messages for him. There he seemed to enjoy carefree, even though every day he had to work hard in the hot sun just to buy a few packs of food.
A day or two without eating has become his best friend since the incident he ran away from his house at that time. Sleeping cold also always makes him repeatedly say thank you. However, as a child he was able to live peacefully without any flaws. In contrast to when on the street, when you want to buy a cold drink, you have to sing at a red light first.
"But sometimes Falin will still visit my friends on the street," said Falin, who was very lazy to respond to the chat with his mother.
The girl's indifferent attitude certainly hurt Mrs. Retno's heart. In fact, it was hoped that Falin's return to his home would be able to revive the atmosphere at home again. However, on the contrary... Falin's attitude was not as friendly and cheerful as when he was a child. When he was still very happy with various kinds of Barbie toys.
Before long, Falin immediately asked Aunty Yura to take him to his bedroom.
Mrs. Retno, who witnessed this, was certainly very sad.
"Falin ...," said Mrs. Retno while holding Falin's right arm.
Falin spontaneously dismissed it. He still doesn't seem to want to talk much with his mother.
"Already ... let it go, Mam," whispered Mr. Wisnu while stroking Mrs. Retno's right shoulder and trying to calm his wife's heart.
Finally, Mrs. Retno heeded her husband's advice. He promised in his heart to make room for Falin until his wound was completely healed. Every time they finish worshiping God, the husband and wife never forget to always pray for the best for their daughter. They also asked God to always soften and move Falin's heart so he could make peace with the situation he is currently living in.
To be continued ....