Wasted Child
Birthday Anniversary

"Rena, you're called Miss Elice" Farah said

" Yes, ma'am, thank you".

Rena's in Miss Elice's room. There are some documents that need to be revised immediately.

"Rena, did you get Tanti's wedding invitation? ask Miss Elice.

" No Ma'am".

"You came well, representing me, Ms. Asha and Ms. Tita".

" Good Mom. About any documents I should work on besides this revision, ma'am?"

"That's it first".

"Mom, later in the afternoon I let go home quickly well, today is my first day in college ".

" Okay, you went to college in the afternoon?

"Yes ma'am, let's not interrupt my work ma'am".

"OK, good. Mumpung is still young, pursue the highest knowledge, let your life be better. The spirit, Rena".

" Thank you very much Ma'am, excuse me".

At 4, Rena immediately cleared her desk and prepared to go to college. The first day of college came in at 5, Rena was 15 minutes late.

Rena dropped out of her class feeling happy. And 4 more days payday. Already at 9 p.m., Rena was looking at her phone turns out there were calls from Aunt Silvani, Novi, Dian, Om Bram and also from her brother. There were 2 messages coming in and as usual, Rena had to transfer her money to her sister. Another message from Budi, when Rena wants to reply to a message from Budi. Rena has been surprised by Budi's voice that has stood in front of Rena.

"Rena, happy birthday to you".

" Budiii, you startle people to know!"

"I'm sorry, I don't mean to surprise you. Happy Birthday again and before you ask me a lot of questions, I called your office, saying you've gone home and gone to college. That's why I'm waiting for you here. Then why do I know today you're a birthday because Aunt Silvani called you and didn't pick up. I'll let you know that today you're going to college in the afternoon. That's the info, thank you". Budi immediately spoke so that there was no question from Rena. And Budi saw Rena wearing a knee-length skirt and heels. Be amazed by Rena's different appearance. Rena looks more graceful and more beautiful and her legs are level to make Budi love Rena more.

"Well, how do you see me like that? Wh why? Is something weird? And why are you waiting for me on campus. It's late, you're tired of working, no need to pick me up at college. I can take public transport or take a taxi anyway". Still Rena gives questions that must be answered one by one.

"You're getting pretty in a skirt. And I'm amazed that I've seen you wear long pants. Because I don't want you to why I picked you up".

" Yes already then. Thanku".

"Before I drive you to your hostel, we eat, yeah, you must be hungry? take Care

"Sorry, yesterday you bought me. And I should've changed your treat, but I don't have enough money to pay you, I just have enough money to pay you back. And I just got 4 more days pay. Thanks for the birthday, I honestly forgot it was my birthday". Rena looks sad and tries to hold back her tears so as not to fall because she never felt her birthday with her father, mother, brother and sister. And who always celebrate his birthday only Om Bram, Aunt Silvani, Novi and Dian.

"Rena, since it's your birthday, I want you to be happy, even if you're away from your family, away from Aunt Silvani and Om Bram, Novi and Dian, the people you care about. I know, you're sad because you can't be with your family. Think of me as your family too". I love you, Rena. Yeah, let's get in the car, let's eat first yeah".

Rena nodded. In the car Budi set a song that makes the heart of Rena more sad, Rena tried not to cry. I saw Rena who was silent. I really want to hug Rena. The woman he loves, the woman who is strong, the woman who looks indifferent with appearance, the woman who is as strong as possible to make her family happy even though only suffering and abuse that Rena receives from her family.

"Rena, I want a surprise for you. I won't be rude to you. I want permission to close your eyes with this cloth. Can I?"

"Why should it be closed? What surprise? Come on, let's get it done and go home, I'll just close it myself, where's the cloth?"

Budi gave the cloth to Rena and Rena closed her eyes. Budi holding Rena's hand, when adjacent to Rena, Budi smelled a soft fragrant aroma from Rena's body. And Budi took Rena's hand. Her delicate palm and strong grasp of Rena made Budi feel happy.

After arriving at the intended table, Budi opened Rena's eyes and smelled the fragrant smell of Rena's hair.

"You're making me more of a mother, Rena". Inner Mind.

When he opened his eyes, Rena was surprised, because there was Aunt Silvani and Novi also Om Bram. They came from far away specifically to celebrate Rena's birthday. Rena's defense not to cry finally broke. Rena was crying seeing their presence. The three of them immediately hugged Rena. There was one man that Rena didn't know. Novi realized

"Rena, this is Alex, this is my girlfriend". Novi introduces Alex to Rena.

The six of them enjoyed dinner together and chatted until midnight.

"Rena, it's night, you're gonna catch us in the old house? bring Aunt Silvani.

" I'm sorry Aunt Silvani, I don't want to, but tomorrow I have a meeting, and afternoon there is a lecture. Tomorrow I go back to college, I'll catch Auntie, because the day after tomorrow I don't have morning meetings and accounts and change of clothes".

"Ok, it means a gift for you tomorrow, Ren".

"Yes Om Bram".

"Budi, please take Rena to the hostel".

" Good Om Bram. Come on Rena, let's go home.

"Om, Aunt, Novi, Alex, Rena go home first well, see you tomorrow".

Rena and Budi leave the four of them and head for the car park. Budi and Rena are already in the car, but Budi is not running his car.

" What's up? Why not walk? It's Budi's night".

"Rena, this is a gift from me to you, may you like it and not reject it. Open up?

Rena opened the box given by Budi, Rena was surprised to see a panda doll given by Budi, and without realizing it, Rena hugged Budi, so happy he got the doll as he wanted when he was a child.

Budi was surprised and happy to see Rena who received her gift. Rena has not let go of her embrace and Rena is crying. Budi hugged Rena back and stroked Rena's head gently. Rena realized when Budi stroked her head and Rena immediately let go of her embrace. Budi still hugged Rena and kissed Rena's lips. Budi's kiss on Rena's lips makes Rena reflexively slap Budi. Let go of his embrace.

"Sorry Rena, I got carried away, I'm sorry Rena, I've done something sassy". Budi felt guilty because he had kissed Rena.

"Budi, I'll just take a cab home. Thanks for the card". Rena was about to open the car door but was held back by Budi.

" No, I'll be scolded and I'll be responsible for driving you home. I'm sorry, Rena".

Along the way home, Rena and Budi fell silent. Budi still feels the softness of Rena's lips. While Rena is upset and angry with herself and also to Budi, because Rena is too happy to get the panda doll she wants.