
Kinanti sat in silence and lowered her head as Father gave some advice to her who was trying to ask for permission to go to Jakarta to do an interview test.
"You're like I'm taking care of you, Kinan! You have completed your studies well and quickly. Here although a small town, also a lot of work that you deserve to fight with the appropriate salary! No need to go to Jakarta!!" said the Father in a firm voice to his beloved youngest child.
Kinanti. Just two days ago, Kinanti got a recommendation from her faculty lecturer to apply at a large company in Jakarta, Indonesia, because of its perfect value, the faculty lecturer gave recommendations to directly conduct interview tests in Jakarta.
Seeing his youngest daughter who did not pay attention to his words even looked daydreaming, the Father immediately wrathful.
"Winning!! Why don't you answer my question?!" ask the Father in a firm voice.
The loud voice of the Father so felt echoed in Kinanti's ears that Kinanti raised her beautiful face and ventured to look at the face of the Father.
"Sorry Sir. Kinanti did not hear the question of the Father, can be repeated?" asked Kinanti in a voice full of doubt.
"You really can't appreciate Father, Kinan!!" my voice felt so scary.
"Ma ... Forgive Kinan, sir," said Kinan fearfully.
"Father will not allow you to go to Jakarta!! Whatever your reasons, Kinan!! Stay home and if you need to take care of the business of the Father who was put down from your Grandfather," said Mr. Kinan firmly. All decisions are in the hands of the Father, and cannot be challenged.
"Bec ... But Sir. It's a rare opportunity, one that doesn't come twice. Allow Kinan to do an interview test there," said Kinanti soften who is still looking for ways to convince the Father to keep giving permission for him to leave for Jakarta tomorrow.
"Once you say no, the answer is no!! No one can dispute any of your orders" asserted Mr. Kinan and immediately left Kinan himself in the living room.
Kinanti could only quietly look at the Father who left just leaving himself with a despair that actually could not be accepted either by Kinan. Why should there be a difference with his two older brothers. In the past Mas ardi and Mas Dimas did not care to find work to the end of the island though, but now Kinanti must have a possessive attitude from the Father.
"Actus ... Why should it be different!!" kinan shouted in annoyance. His voice was not loud enough to sound to himself.
Kinanti got up and went to her bedroom. Medium-sized bags and one large suitcase for his departure tomorrow have been prepared since yesterday.
As her faculty lecturer gave her such a good opportunity, Kinanti accepted it with a big smile. Kinanti is a smart and smart student.
"Ndok ..." call Ms. Kinan in a quiet voice.
Since then, Ayu, Kinan's mother noticed the debate between her husband and her son.
"Yes Ma'am," replied Kinanti slowly.
"You are patient, Ndok. You know what the nature of the Father is. The father is loud and whatever his request should be obeyed," said Ibu Kinan explained in a soft voice.
Ayu sat right in front of Kinanti who was leaning on the lazy sofa that was in her bedroom. Lean over while holding the soft-haired panda doll and gazing towards the large window that led to the street scene.
"Kinan just did not get out of thought with the way of the mind of the Father, Mom. This is a rare opportunity, Mom. When again, Kinanti can recommendation from faculty lecturers to enter the large Company class PT. Surya Atmaja in Jakarta, and Kinanti directly test the interview and not through other tests because of the good Kinanti value," said Kinanti slowly explained to Ayu, his mother.
Ayu nodded slowly. Ayu understood very well the feelings of Kinanti, her youngest daughter. Of course, her husband's decision was well thought out and Sugondo had a special reason that remained in his position to not allow Kinanti to find a job and work in Jakarta City.
"You must be patient. So, now what do you want?" ayu asked in a soft voice to give Kinanti a chance to choose her own path.
Kinanti shook her head.
"Ndidn't know Mom. Kinanti was also confused. See all that Kinanti has prepared, including booking train tickets with a scheduled departure tomorrow morning," said Kinanti in a soft voice. Looks of confusion and anxiety Kinanti at this time. Kinanti was disappointed and very disappointed with his decision.
"Never be reckless. Surely you have another reason not to allow you to go to Jakarta. Take the positive side, Ndok. The city of Jakarta is very large and has a myriad of mysteries that we do not know as immigrants," said Ayu, Ibu Kinan reminded.
Kinanti nodded slowly. That is what his two brothers always say who always gives advice to his only sister.
"But, Kinan also has ideals Ma'am. Can't Kinan reach his goals? Free Kinan high school if finally just dduk stay at home not working and waiting for a soul mate comes by itself. Is it wrong Kinan wants to be a career woman?" ask Kinan with a series of reasonable questions.
"Mom knows Ndok. I understand how you feel, Kinan. But, Mother herself can not do much and I can not help you, let alone must help to seduce Father, so that your intention is granted," said Ayu slowly while rubbing Kinanti's head gently.
Kinanti nodded slowly and could only resign to this state of affairs. This is how living in a village with all the customs that are still glorified until many standard rules that must be really applied without being able to accept the changing times that have begun to erode the rules of customs.
"Yes already Ma'am. Kinan could only be quiet, right? Kinan can only accept the decision of the Father without being able to evade or defend himself. Let the visa and transkip of Kinan values in the museum only. No need to be taken out again, after all it is useless," said Kinanti with disappointment.
"I'm sorry, Kinan. I want to continue cooking first. Today there will be friends who want to stop by this house," said Ayu slowly told.
Ayu's words were only listened to by Kinanti and not one bit looked at carefully. Kinanti is the type of girl who does not want to know about the affairs of others, let alone the affairs of her parents. You once gave a message, that do not be too curious about the affairs of others, because such a nature is very bad can lead to envy and social jealousy to be unable to accept yourself and life lived with gratitude. The point is that humans will never be satisfied with everything they have.