The Destiny I Chose
Go away

I walked with my suitcase with my three children. Naura in my front sling, Selvia I carried behind me, and Nadia I led with my right hand. My suitcase is in my left hand.

Nadia looks whining because of fatigue walking, while I have to go to the ATM first to cash the money given by Mbak Hera. After I'm about to haul a cab down the front road and get as far away from this place as I can.

I can't possibly live in the house that the tenant has occupied. Besides, I don't want to see Mas Radit and his mama anymore.

My tears fell all the way. No, not because I parted with a jerk like him, but because I felt stupid for sticking with him all this time.

I've reached the ATM and pulled out a nominal five million for my fare and rent for a house and stock to eat.

I stopped a taxi and asked him to take me outside the district. Fortunately my three children are not too fussy, either they might understand the current state of his mother.

Tonight I was forced to stay at a motel that was quite cheap because there was no way I would look for a contract for these nights.

After putting my son to sleep, I started thinking about my next life. There's no way I'm living with expecting money from Mbak Hera that's going to run out for a while. I have to open a business.

The next day, I brought my three children. After getting a strategic contract, I immediately paid for one month, which is one million rupiah. It is very cheap for me because it is already filled even though only a bed, closet, chair, dining table, and cooking utensils. I was even surprised when he showed me a refrigerator that was available in the house. Strange, how could there be such a cheap contract?

I was a little surprised at the owner who was so friendly and polite when we just met. He even helped me carry all my belongings all the way into the house.

After making things right, I decided to go buy a cell phone to the nearest counter. Again the owner of the contract showed his kindness by offering to take care of my children. Since she is a woman and her contract is everywhere, I leave Selvia and Naura alone. And Nadia I invited.

I also bought a used phone for a million dollars. Already a smartphone, but with a quality that is not too high.

After buying my phone, I went shopping at the market. Bought a lot of raw groceries for me to stock in the refrigerator. I deliberately bought a bit because I wanted to test the market first on the people who were there before starting my new business.

When I finished shopping, I went back to the contract. Involved Ms. Anna, the owner of the contract is laughing with Selvia. While Naura is still a hen in her arms with her eyes still closed.

I remember my former mother-in-law. He never did that to his grandchildren. Engaged Selvia was so overjoyed because it might be the first time she felt an emotional closeness with a woman worthy of being called the grandmother.