Night In Istanbul
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At 10:00 local time the three of us, me, Tina and Intan were still in class. The teacher who was supposed to teach was not present.

Finally, the students filled the empty hours with a chat. Including us.

"Duh, my face is growing pimples.." I complained when I saw my face in the mirror I borrowed from Intan.

"Ah, you're spotty also already married this Ana.." Intan grumbling.

"Having married doesn't mean being able to bitch Tan. Later if my husband does not like to see my face how?"

"You're using skincare, what's Ana? Your skin has rarely had acne."

"I don't wear any skincare Tan. I have to save money because for daily needs relying on scholarships and remittances Kak Andi.."

After I said that, Tina seemed to look at me from top to bottom. I'm wearing a navy plain dress and a black veil yesterday. There is absolutely no lipstick coating. There is no mascara that makes my eyelashes look long. Just a sweep of foundation and powder sprinkles to protect the face from sun exposure.

"Ana later after from here before the task of stopping by yuk to the skincare store. We'll pick the skincare you need." I knew Tina would say that.

"What the hell is Tina for?"

"Come on. You'll have to take care of yourself, too, Ana.." Tina half forced.

"But I told you my money wasn't enough Tin..."

"You don't have to mess with that Ana. I'll pay for it."

"Tina, you have often bought us breakfast, lunch and even snacks. You bought me some skincare?"

"My skin has rarely had acne. This may be due to too much staying up late while doing chores like Tin.."

"Well, did you say that even though you're married, it doesn't mean you can be indifferent to appearance?"

"Yes, but that doesn't mean you bought Tina either. Sometimes Andi sends more money. Later from the rest of the money I can buy skincare." I tried to resist subtly.

"So you calm down, Tin.."

"Indeed why the hell would Ana be if I paid for your skincare?" Nah, kan. Tina started to look upset because I refused her help.

"Obviously I don't feel good about dong Tin. If it's like this, it's all you buy?"

"If it's not good, love the cat." Tina said half jokingly.

"It's slow. Anyway, later we can go to buy the skincare you need. Point!" Tina turned her face and refocused her handphone.

"That's why Tina's boss is angry..." Intan whispers.

" You'll know that he doesn't like us the most when we turn down his offer.."

"I just don't feel good about Tina, Tan."

"As if all my needs were met by Tina.."

"Yes, I understand your position. But Tina was also well-intentioned to help you."

"I know, Tina's really nice..."

I smiled at Tina. She is beautiful as a model, her heart is also good. From High School Tina has indeed become a prima donna in school. But that doesn't make it big. The three of us were familiar and compact by then.

Now she is married to a businessman. And luckily for Tina, her husband was very kind. Tina is often given an abundance of material. But that did not make Tina to be spoiled and arrogant. He often treats us. Her husband knew about it and did not forbid it.

While still in Indonesia, the three of us often gather with Indra and her husband. Well, of course except Intan who only carries himself.

So you could say that the relationship between my husband and her husband Tina is also good.

"Why see me like that? You want to refuse again?" Tina judes.

"No, I just wanted to say thank you..."

"Thank you, Tina, as long as we're ready, you're always ahead of the pack to help. You're so nice that I feel like this if I have a sister..."

Tina smiled at my words.

"Oh, so Tina's the one you consider a brother to be? What if I don't? Because I never treat you?" Intan sounded envious.

"Hahahaha, that's not Tan. I also consider you like my sister..." Intan immediately smiled widely.

"Well, although it's more likely to be like this if I have a 7-year-old sister.."

Hearing me say that, Intan changed her facial expression.

"Little dong? How the hell is that?"

Intan just grumbled. Unfortunately me and Tina kept laughing at the response.

This afternoon we came home from campus, before we did our job to stop by to buy the skincare that my skin needs.

Tina immediately called the shopkeeper and asked me to consult about the products that were suitable for my skin type.

"Affedersiniz, sivilce pedavisi var mi diye dormak istiyorum?" (Excuse me, is there a cure for acne?)

"Ozlemek. kisaca anliacaym." (There. I'll get it for a moment)

"Normal, parlak ciltler is the name of the cake." (With facial treatment for normal skin brightening)

Tina said so while following the shopkeeper. While Intan invites me to see a row of lipstick colors on display.

"Well, this color is good. It's natural pink. Orange color is also beautiful. Lips look bright."

Intan held two different color lipsticks in both hands. He immediately applied one of the lipstick tester on his lips while continuing to babble.

"Excuse me, Mba Ana huh?"

A foreign voice called me. Who yeah? I immediately looked back.

"Hi Mba's. We just met again after a few months.." It was as familiar as having met me before.

Seeing my confused face, he immediately introduced himself.

"It looks like Mba Ana has forgotten? I'm Sinta Mba who a few months ago we met at a restaurant.."

"Sorry, I still don't remember.."

"That's Ana, Mba Sinta who joined us to eat." Intan was trying to help me remember

"Oh, there's Mba Intan too. How's Mba doing?"

"Alhamdulillah good Mba Sinta. Want to choose a lipstick color?"

"Yes, I want to buy lipstick, powder and moisturizer."

"Oh yes Mba Sinta. Sorry I just remembered Mba."

"It's nothing Mba Ana. We haven't seen each other in a long time."

"Mba-mba's still in college here?" Sinta asked while choosing lipstick colors.

My sense of inferiority reappeared when I saw Mba Sinta.

(A pretty girl like this, keep taking care of the face. Great yes)

"Mba Sinta lives here?" Intan started to talk.

"No, Mba Intan. I'm still on vacation here. But there are some unfinished necessities so I'm still here for the next few months."

(After Sinta said that, I remembered that she was here for the holidays)

(If you want a vacation for a few more months, maybe a business that really cannot be left behind)

Mba Sinta seems to have decided to buy red cherry color lipstick. He said goodbye to us and went back around.

"Mba Sinta is really a rich man. Holidays are here for months. Didn't the money run out?"

"Sst. You can't be Tan's widow."

"Ana, come here. Choose the skincare you want." Tina called us to go to her.

After a few minutes we stopped by the store, the three of us headed to the library. We were there until the Maghreb and then moved to the boarding house Intan until night.

Tina often stayed at boarding house Intan because we were always late in doing the task. But of course, Intan even happy if there are friends who stay overnight.

Coming home at night after a very tiring task. Usually when I get home, Indra is asleep. Only Mas Ryan was still awake, waiting for me to arrive home.

As soon as I got home, I immediately went to the second floor room and headed for the bathroom. I shower and change clothes. I was so tired that I wanted to lay down my body in a mattress.

(But what about the skincare from Tina? Time I wear it)

(If I don't wear it, she'll be sad)

I'd like to use the facial treatment Tina bought. Mas Ryan looks astonished to see his wife before going to bed sitting on a dresser to use skincare.

"Sir, you're wearing face cream.."

"It's Tina Mas's buyin. We stopped by a cosmetics store. And Tina gave me this package of skincare."

"Tina bought all this?"

"Yes Mas. Though I've rejected him, but he keeps forcing."

"Even when I refused the second time he got angry. I know for myself right, from the first my best friend this one most do not like if I refuse his help."

"Oh yasudah nothing. Called surnamed..."

I continued to use the serum and then continued with the night cream. After wearing the cream, my eyes were fixed on the hair oil, fragrance oil and facial care for men.

"Purchase hair oil and facial care for men?"

"Engga Deck. I don't buy it. They were sent the same Ita. He said men should look neat too lest I cut it."

"Oh. How about Ita Mas? What is resign?"

"Alhamdulillah Ita did not resign. He said it was a pity to leave the company. Working there is also difficult".

I just nodded and immediately headed to the bed.

"Tina bought me skincare. Take care, my time is not?"

"Sorry, I can't buy you a facial treatment yet.." Ryan said as he hugged me.

"It's okay, Mom. I don't really need either. It's also Tina who forces."

Ryan kissed my forehead. We both read the sleep prayer. Tomorrow I have to get ready to go back to college.

The morning has arrived. Indra was so spoiled hanging on my feet while occasionally joking. I can't be angry, because he's taking a miss to me.

It's a bit of a hassle when we cook with a money kid who stalks into the kitchen. Must be extra vigilant keep away from the burning stove.

"Dra dear, Mama is cooking. Indra wait while sitting in that chair huh?"

Persuade me while pointing at the chair at the end of the kitchen.

"Yes Ma." Fortunately Indra still complies.

"Well, Mom, you're home in the morning?"

"Mama's college schedule is again busy dear. Mama keeps coming home the night. Wh why? Indra Kangen is the same Mama?" I fry the rice.

"Yes, Indra kangen Mama." Sad answer.

"Eh, later Sunday when Mama is off from college we take a walk to the park yuk. Indra want to get involved?"

"You Ma! Promise to Ma."

"Yes baby..." Thankfully, he was happy again.

The fried rice is ready. I immediately called Mas Ryan to come down and have breakfast together.

How shocked I was when I saw Mas Ryan arrive in the kitchen. His usual hair curls are now arranged in such a way with hair oil until neat and split edge. Even Ryan looks to have taken a shower. Then I sniffed the foreign fragrance. He even wears perfume!

"Mas, you want to go?"

"Not going anywhere on Deck. Sometimes I just want to look good in front of you." He smiled at me.

"I'm really happy Mas, early in the morning see a clear husband like this.."

We looked at each other and smiled together. Until Indra called because she was hungry.

"Ma, I'm hungry."

"Oh yes, dear. Let's eat right away."

We'll have breakfast soon. At breakfast many times I looked at my husband who was neat. Ryan replied with a smile. I was glad to see it neat in front of me. But this is too sudden. Because for seven years married, only now Mas Ryan cares about his appearance.

(Well, maybe it's good to also occasionally Mas Ryan like this)

I think that the preening of Mas Ryan in the morning only happened for two or three days. It turns out that it's been a week since Ryan became a dandy.

(Is it normal for a husband who is thirty-three to be a dandy?)

(Is her husband Tina like this too?)

(Ah, but Tina's husband is used to being neat)

The change of Mas Ryan who was so cute to be a dandy was too sudden for me until I felt a little foreign to him.

Even every night, Ryan doesn't want to lose to me. He also used night cream on his face. Mas Ryan who is basically handsome is now more charming.

I had already asked Mas Ryan back and asked him not to bother thinking about appearing neat in front of me for fear of making things difficult for Mas Ryan. But it looks like Mas Ryan doesn't feel any hassles and is happy to do that.