
Abbas looked up at Anna, without speaking. Their eyes meet“ I know from Mom, she said this is my favorite cuisine Abang.” Anna shifted her eyes. He sat down again, ready to eat the food that was ready to eat on his plate.
“Ekhm ..” Ms. Lydia dehem made Anna and Abbas misbehave her.
“Eat first, An! You helped me prepare this already. Anna nodded. Come ... Who leads prayers today?” ask Lady Lydia to the children.
“I, Bu.” Tino pointed her index finger.
“Let us pray thank the creator for the blessings and fortune we get today.
“Come, Tino,” Tell Miss Lydia.
“Iya bu, Bismilbornrahmanirrahim, Allahumma baarik lanaa fiimaa rozaqtanaa wa qinaa ‘adzaa bannaar.” Tino led the prayer solemnly.
“Aamiin” answer they are compact.
The atmosphere on the dining table was silent without a sound. Only the clang of the spoon is heard clashing with the plate as if competing to spend the food presented on their plates.
Lady Lydia did discipline her foster children to eat with wisdom without speaking. According to him it is a sign of our gratitude towards the Giver Rejeki to enjoy it more. Occasionally heard requests for more side dishes and vegetables from children.
After the dinner is over. Anna and the children help bring dirty dishes to clean. There was Bi Suti who cleaned dirty dishes in the kitchen. Abbas told Ms. Lydia to go to the backyard to the gazebo, Tino and Aldi accompanied her.
“Already! You guys just go to the gazebo there, follow Bang Abbas!” Lady Lydia told Vira and Meisha to follow Abbas.
“Thank you, Mom. To eat with him. Anna is so happy, today!” Anna once told Ms. Lydia, she moved the dishes that had been wiped by Laras into the dish rack beside her.
“It's done, Race?” ask Anna when the plate to be moved is empty.
“Already, Brother!” The barrel cleaned his hands in the sink and pamphlets following the other children in the gazebo.
Ms. Lydia smiled, then stood up, embracing Anna who stepped closer to her.
”Sama-sama, An. You are like anyone. Still feel so. You are like a mother's child!” Miss Lydia stroked Anna's hand.
“Bi Suti thank you yes, have helped, Aunty can rest first, let later children continue.” Miss Lydia's orders to Bi Suti.
“Iya, Mom. You welcome. If you need Aunty, call in the back, ma'am.” Sahut Bi Suti's.
“InsyaAllah, no Bi, it's time Aunt break.” Said Ms. Lydia gently attentive to her housekeeping assistant.
“I'm sorry, Bu.” Said Bi Suti as he passed leaving the kitchen towards his room to rest. Miss Lydia nodded.
At Rumah Bintang there are two people who always help Ms. Lydia to take care of the needs and clean up there. Abbas hired her so that Ms. Lydia would not be exhausted. What a good treatment for the mother who raised him. Although there is an assistant who takes care of the needs of all residents of the Star House, it does not necessarily make the children of the host self-management. Every child is required to take responsibility and help clean the house.
Bi Suti usually works to clean the house and help prepare food, while Bi Warni works to wash clothes and iron them. Only Bi Suti stayed with Ms. Lydia at Rumah Bintang, while Bu Warni came every day in the morning until the afternoon, she could only go home after work was done. There is also Mr. Dudung who comes every two days to clean the yard and garden.
Since the business and business that was pioneered by Abbas grew rapidly, Ms. Lydia was not allowed to work too hard. It is enough according to Abas to take care of and raise him. In his old age Abbas wanted to repay what he had obtained from Lady Lydia. He also wants to share it with children who have lost parents like him. By taking her to Rumah Bintang and financing all the education of her foster siblings.
Anna and Ms. Lydia took a slow step towards the gazebo where the other Abbas was gathered.
"How was your lecture, An, smooth?" ask Miss Lydia.
"Surf, Mom! one more week I hear the thesis, pray Mom, let everything be easy."
"Aamiin. I hope it's all easy, yeah, An." Miss Lydia rubbed Anna's hand gently.
Arriving at the gazebo. Lady Lydia and Anna sat on the side while Abbas and the children were in the middle. In between relaxing time, the activities they do in this place one of them makes all kinds of crafts from used goods. Here the children relax while telling their grievances to Miss Lydia or Abbas when accompanying them.
Ms. Lydia didn't want them to feel lonely and inattentive. Abbas and Ms. Lydia sometimes accompany Bi Suti while relaxing.
Abbas wants them to feel the attention of people close to them, at least to replace the affection of their biological parents. This togetherness can also create an inner closeness between them.
"Oh .. This, Anna smiled. From Bang Abbas Bu." Anna blushed in shame. Take the book out of the paper bag.
"Become Good Muslim, for a moment Miss Lydia was silent after reading the book title plan that Anna held. Are you going to change your faith?" tanya Bu Lydia convinced Anna.
"Anna has not yet established her heart, Ma'am Anna's intentions are strong, but Anna wants the blessing of Anna's parents. This week Om Anwar, the brother of the mother who is in Jakarta will visit Surabaya will visit home after his business trip there. later Om Anwar will tell Mama and Papa, all of you brought them here for Anna's Graduation Picker later."
"Anna was not calm, Mom, their thoughts there. Anna's feelings are not good. Anna feels like there's something you're hiding from Anna. If, the trial time is still long, Anna must come home, but the time of the trial is only one week away from the activities is also very crowded. It's hard to take the time" complained Anna.
"Nothing, they will definitely understand that. hopefully what Anna has intended in the heart, easy and launched yes, hopefully your parents are also fine there." Miss Lydia calms Anna down.
"Aamiin, Mom".
The sound of children's excitement sounded cheerful and pleasant made Anna want to join them.
"Anna help them first, Mom."
"Yes." Yeah." Ms. Lydia joined in, seeing the results of the work made by her foster children.
This afternoon, they made a flower pot from a used drink bottle. later it will be filled with plants that will add to the beauty of the garden at Rumah Bintang. Anna accompanied them.
There was the sound of Abbas encouraging Tino while others were engrossed in his ornate bottle. Abbas spoke while helping him.
"Get your hobby going, No! the picture is good, join the race to continue to develop your talent. Brother will continue to support you." Abbas rattled Tino's hair slowly, encouraging him to feel confident.
"Yes, Bang, God willing. Thank you brother for helping Tino, all this time," said Tino slowly.
"Tell Brother, if you need anything." Abbas ordered.
Tino nodded.
Abbas's views occasionally turned to Anna. He noticed the smile and laughter that adorned his face. And his behavior got the attention of Miss Lydia who was looking at him.
I understand how you feel, Bang. Even if you never said it. The attitude that you give already represents your feelings.Patience continue to call it in do'a. later if he is indeed the destiny of your soul mate, God will unite your faith in a bond." Inner Lady Lydia.
The sun is tilting itself towards the west. The color of the sky has already started to give off its color. Anna saw the movement of time in the clock that was coiling on her wrist.
He approached Lady Lydia to return home.
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