Eid is just one day away. Mami looks like she's really busy. Make cakes, put rice in ketupat casings, and all kinds of necessities to welcome Eid. Coincidentally, five days ago, Ms. Inah asked permission to return to Brebes, her hometown. I want to see my friends. So Mami had to do everything related to enlivening Eid that day.
Alone? Oh, not really. How willing Mami is to do everything alone. Tired! The proof was that at dawn, when Vanya had just finished her prayers and was in a hurry to go to bed again, Mami was already blocking her at the door of her room.
"Hey, where are you going?" Mami screamed which made Vanya startled.
"Yeah, go to sleep, Mi, you're sleepy. Why don't you play football?" Vanya answered casually.
"I can't, basically today you have to help Mami make cakes. So hold on, you're sleepy!" said Mami while trying to drag Vanya into the kitchen.
"Oh, Mami, Vanyaga is still sleepy. Cook was told to make all kinds of cakes. Just buy ready-made cakes, what's wrong with that?" Vanya tried to protest, but Mami didn't care and kept trying to drag Vanya into the kitchen.
"Buying cakes doesn't feel right. Besides, how delicious are the cakes sold at the market that Mami makes, he? They're obviously delicious Mami's ones, right?" Mami said arrogantly, while her hands tightened around Vanya's collar and dragged her into the kitchen.
Finally Vanya gave in. And want to obey Mami's wishes. Mami then told Vanya to stir the simping cake mixture in two bowls.
"Now all you have to do is wake up your papa, it's nice for him to sleep while the others are busy," said Mami as she rushed to Papi's room.
Vanya was shocked. Wow, there's going to be a big war, thought Vanya. That's right, not long after that, there was a sound of drumming coming from the room. Apparently Mami had already carried out her actions to wake Papi up.
"Come on, wake up, wake up! Don't sleep all the time," Mami shouted mischievously. Papi stuttered, and got up from the tiles. Papa had just fallen out of bed when Mami shook him hard on the shoulder.
"What's wrong, Mi? Why are you disturbing people who are sleeping!" asked stupid Papi.
"Help me make cakes for Eid. Don't sleep all the time, bro!" Mami answered. Papi was stunned, then rubbed his forehead which was bumpy from the fall.
"What kind of cake are you making? Papi can't make cakes, Mi!" Papi tried to refuse politely.
"Oh, don't make excuses," said Mami, understanding what Papi's bullying meant.
"But Dad really can't make cakes. At most it's just pancakes!" explained Papa.
"Papa wasn't really told to make the cake. Papi was just asked to help. Let Mami take care of the cake menu, Papi just had to mix the dough. Come on, hurry up!"
Mami swiftly dragged Papi into the kitchen. Papi was forced to obey even though his heart was a little annoyed.
And that day was clearly a very uninteresting day for Vanya and Papi. They were told to mix cake dough all day long, while their eyes were still very sleepy. But, think about it, for the sake of the success of the Eid event, that's okay. Moreover, that day Mami looked really busy putting rice into ketupat casings.
***
Vanya yawned sleepily. Papa too. In fact, Papi managed to sleep for a while. And woke up again as soon as Mami poked his nose. Dad was confused. Vanya giggled at Papi's cute expression. Meanwhile, Vanyaga is already covered in simping cake and cheese cake dough. A lot of flour powder stuck to Vanya's face. Vanya looks like a snowman. His entire body was covered in white. Papa is even worse. Because Dad got to stir the dodol mixture in a big frying pan, Papi's appearance was no different from dodol! Sweat dripped all over his body.
"Oh, Mi, if I knew like this, it would be better not to have Eid," complained Papi.
"Hus, don't talk carelessly!" Mami snapped.
Papa finally slept. Come to your senses straight away. Meanwhile, Vanyaga was starting to feel like her hands were aching. Luckily, Mami's assignment was a little finished. The weather outside is already hot. Sunlight illuminated the yard and streamed in through the kitchen window. The day starts at noon. Vanya wiped the sweat from her forehead. I didn't expect that the work of mixing cake dough would take so long. That's it, if the cake doesn't taste very good. It doesn't match the energy released.
And Vanya was still happy because her task was almost finished, when suddenly Mami screamed from behind. Vanya gasped in surprise, and her thoughts of going to sleep with sweet dreams were shattered instantly.
"Vanyaa!" Mami screamed loudly.
"What's wrong, Mi?" Vanya answered
"Later, when the cake batter is finished, take these chickens to Wak Haji Dullah!"
"What, Mi?" Vanya asked unclearly
"Bring these chickens to Wak Haji Dullah."
"Chicken?" Vanya asked again.
"Yes!"
"Just give me the fare, Mi. Tell the chickens to go to Wak Haji Dullah themselves!" said Vanya.
"Vanyaa!" Mami's voice rose.
"Yes, Mi?"
"Don't joke, okay!"
Papa giggled.
"Who's that giggling?" Mami's voice sounded angry.
Papa sneezed in cash.
Vanya was now giggling.
"Taste it!" Vanya taunts Papi
Meanwhile, Mami continued to stare from behind.
"Vanya, don't forget, when you're done mixing the cake batter, quickly take these chickens to Wak Haji Dullah's house."
"What are you doing with those chickens, Mi?"
"Yes, I want to cut it. Are you really willing to eat chicken opor for Eid al-Fitr?"
"Just tell Papa, Mi."
"How could your father have the heart to cut up a chicken? He'd faint just looking at the blood!"
"Then just wait for the chicken opor to be delivered tomorrow, Mi. I'm too lazy, Mi, Wak Haji Dullah's house is far from here."
"Vanyaa!"
"Yes, Mi. Yes! Why are you so angry today?"
And that afternoon, when she had finished mixing the simping cake dough, Vanyaga reluctantly carried three chickens on her shoulders and rode roller skates to Wak Haji Dullah's house, which was about 500 meters from Vanya's house. Uh, Vanyaga is really annoyed. Where else is fasting? My eyes are sleepy because I didn't have time to sleep after dawn. That's it, the chicken is being stubborn, again. Along the way, the chickens naughtily pecked at Vanya's back.
Vanya was clearly in pain. And just slammed the chickens on the asphalt. The chicken immediately clucked.
"So don't be stubborn!" Vanya snapped.
The chicken could only gape at Vanya, who was furious with her enthusiasm. Vanya thought the chickens were already afraid of hearing her scolding. But as soon as the chickens were carried on their backs, they became naughty again and pecked Vanya's back.
"Fucking chicken!" Vanya cursed, and slammed the chickens again.
Wow, Vanyaga is so frustrated. Wak Haji Dullah's house is still about 300 meters away. Vanya was embarrassed, tried to fit again in that condition, suddenly Andi passed by. It's going to be tough. If this is the case, Vanyaga will become angry. Angry with Aunt Inah, why did she go home to her village? Indeed, if you don't go home, you won't be able to make Eid.
Bik Inah left for Brebes five days ago. Bik Inah borrowed many of Vanya's things for her dancing. Big dolls, Walkmans, sweaters, even two pieces of Vanya's clothes were brought by Bik Inah.
"Neng Ol is already nice here. Neng Ol's clothes are still cute. But if I wear these clothes, my parents in the village will definitely be very happy... They will think that their child who has gone abroad has succeeded. And these items will be the center of attention. Here I just ignored it, Neng Ol. After Eid, I'll bring it back, if I remember..."
At that time Vanya was forced to give it away. Because during tarawih at the mosque yesterday, the preacher said, if on Eid we can make people happy by giving some of their wealth or money, apart from giving zakat, we will get a reward.
"But don't let it break, okay, Sis?" Vanya ordered Bik Inah, who was about to appear in her village.
Vanya, this Eid, isn't really bothered about anything else. In his mind he was just thinking how happy it would be if he could spend Eid with Andi, the cool neighbor who sent the parcel.
"Eh, Neng, why are you standing around on the side of the road?" Suddenly a man in a chemise appeared, interrupting Vanya's reverie.
"Well, by chance you came. Please bring these chickens to Wak Haji Dullah, please!" Vanya immediately became enthusiastic when she saw the slim-haired boy. The guy actually became confused.
"Want to, right?" Vanya popcorn.
"Bring these chickens?"
"Yeah, I want to, okay?"
"Wow, I'm sorry, Neng!"
The guy hurriedly left Vanya. It was left for Vanya to return to staring alone. Thinking about how to take the chickens to Wak Haji Dullah's house without having to worry.
Vanya thought for a long time. But the mind remains stuck.
Meanwhile, it was getting late in the day. Of course Mami was nervous about waiting. Feeling unable to find an effective solution, Vanyaga finally carried the chickens again. And as soon as he realized that Vanya was carrying him, the chickens started their action again. In fact, now it's even more reckless. Vanya's patience finally ran out. So the chicken was slammed hard on the asphalt until the rope that was holding it came off. The chickens were scattering here and there. So happy they can be released from their bonds. As a result, all afternoon Vanya was forced to play cat and mouse with the chicken. Vanya tried hard to catch the chickens but didn't get hit because they were more agile than Vanya. In fact, Vanyaga managed to get lost in all the bushes.
***
Vanya only got home late in the afternoon, in really bad condition. His legs and arms were crushed. Almost his entire body was covered in mud. But it seems that the three stubborn chickens have been caught. And it's been slaughtered too. When Mami saw Vanya squatting at the door, she immediately shouted,
"And where have you been, why is it taking so long to cut the chicken?"
Vanya didn't answer, but instead fell crashing at Mami's feet. Faint.
***
Not long after, the sunset drum beats. Vanya hurriedly entered the house and scooped it up
fried liver chili sauce, ketupat vegetables, and two plates of rice. This is the last iftar of the fasting month this time. So you have to be satisfied. Coincidentally, Mami has already made vegetable ketupat. Even though it's ketupat, Mami said, since it failed, just wait for the delivery from the neighbors tomorrow. .
Apart from making ketupat vegetables, Vanyaga also took Eid cakes made by Mami which had been kept in the cupboard since the first time she made them. It turned out delicious too. Vanya worked hard all morning to help make it. The fragrance of cheesecake spreads everywhere.
Meanwhile, Mami was still busy trying on Eid clothes in the room. Mami is confused about choosing the right one to wear tomorrow, because Papa only bought one Eid shirt. Hihihi.
"Mi, don't you open it first?" shouted Vanya.
"Let's go first. Mum already said that."
"Hey, Mami isn't fasting, is she?"
"No more, Vanya."
There was no one at Vanya's house anymore. Papa broke his fast this afternoon at the mosque. Because he was busy, Mr. RT invited him to be on the zakat distribution committee. Since this afternoon, Papi has been hanging out at the mosque to arrange the distribution of zakat which must be distributed immediately on this takbiran night.
While snacking on Mami's homemade cheesecake, Vanyaga recalled her experiences during the fasting month. Vanya once admitted to fasting with Mami, even though she wasn't. Vanya also remembers being busy making parcels which resulted in big profits for buying Eid clothes. Vanya remembered that Andi had sent a parcel to her. Ah, in between the sound of takbir blaring, remembering your idol is really fun.
Before Vanya had finished lost in thought, Vienna's car horn suddenly startled her.
Wina's head poked out from behind the glass.
"Vanya, let's go for a spin, shall we?"
"What are you doing?"
"We're taking part in the takbiran parade around. It's fun, Vanya, maybe you'll meet a cool drum maker. Hehehe..."
It's clear that Vanya can't refuse an invitation like this. So, Vanyaga ignorantly threw her daydream on the floor, so that Andi's face lay helpless there.
"Wait a minute, I'll tell Mami first," said Vanya. "Just wait there. Eh, if you want to try the ketupat vegetables and fried liver sauce made by Mami, that's fine."
"Are there any ketupats?"
"No one has sent it yet, so let's just get it first."
"Base. "
But Wina couldn't help but try Mami's ketupat vegetables too. Meanwhile, Vanyaga was in the room saying goodbye to her mother. It turned out that his mother was still struggling with her Eid clothes.
"Oh my gosh, the balloon hasn't been neat since earlier, Mi?"
"At first it was almost a match when Mami paired it with these green culottes, but now Mami wants to see what it looks like when paired with your mini skirt, Vanya."
It turns out that only one Eid outfit was deliberately combined with Mami's, so that tomorrow Mami would look like she had lots of Eid clothes. As a result, Vanyaga wore some of her clothes for experimentation. Due to Eid, Vanyaga just ignored it.
"Mi, Vanyaga, let's go first, okay?"
"Which way?"
"Takbiran goes around with Vienna."
"Wow, that's really fun. Can Mummy come along?"
"Just look after the house, Mommy. There's no one here, Mi."
"But it's once a year, Vanya. Mami's coming along, okay?"
"No, ah. If Mami wants to take takbiran around the house, you can do it. Around the dining table."
Actually, Mami doesn't really want to take part in the traveling takbiran, because until now she is still busy experimenting with her Eid clothes.
"Let's go, Win. Mami is busy with her clothes."
It was very busy along the road that night. Coincidentally, in front of Vanya's house complex, there was a flower market which that night specialized in selling beautiful orchids.
Vanya was lost in thought again.
"Ah, if Andi bought those flowers for me..."
Luckily, Vienna immediately stepped on the gas towards Jalan Sudirman. Wina wanted to take Vanya to Monas, because she said there was a mass drum beating coordinated by Jelly Tobing.
"Once in a while we listen to traditional music, Vanya," reasoned Wina.
In Sudirman, I didn't know there were so many motorcades. Vienna nonchalantly joined in with the procession. Follow the takbiran while shouting.
"Eh, Vanya. Those who bring pickups are fine too."
"Where?"
"That's the car that a lot of people ride in."
"Wow, that's fine, Win."
"Rapetin, huh?"
Wina then stopped her car. The one who drives a pickup is really cool. And when he found out that beside him there was a yellow Wonder filled with cute creatures, he smiled sweetly. But Vienna was not satisfied.
"Hey!" Vienna called.
Just a calm guy. Just raised an eyebrow. Vienna is getting more enthusiastic. "Guy,"
called Wina again, "Tease us, bro, we haven't been teased for a month now. Hihihi..."
Vanya just smiled when she saw her friend's cuteness.
"Just try Andi, OK, Win?" said Vanya suddenly.
"Eh, you still remember him?"
"That's how it is."
"Yeah, why don't we just pick him up?
"No, Win. Maybe he has an event."
"Well, instead of thinking about it all the time."
"No, you don't have to pick me up, Win. I'm embarrassed, you know! But if you just wander around in front of his house, that's fine. Just looking at the roof tiles, I'll be satisfied."
Finally, Wina turned her car towards Andi's house. But when they arrived in front of Andi's house, they were really pacing around. Because Vanya forbade Vienna from stopping her car there.
"I don't think there are any, really."
"So let's just go in first. We'll ask, is Andi there? Don't be so pessimistic, bro."
"Ah, he's not there."
"How do you know if he's not there?"
"The swallow flip-flops he usually wears are not in front of his house."
***
Eid has come. Everyone is happy. Including Vanya. Yes, Vanyaga looks really cute in the white shirt with red stripes that she bought a week ago. Her hair was deliberately not tied in a ponytail, so it was loose.
After the prayer, Vanyaga immediately said goodbye to Papi and Mami. Forgive each other.
"I'm sorry about Vanya, Mami. Vanya has a lot of sins with Mami. Forgive Vanya's sins in the past and those that are being planned. Also pray for Vanya so that she won't grow up like Mami, okay?"
"Yes, Vanyaga. I'm sorry for all your sins. Mami also apologizes, even though I'm still annoyed now, because your skirt that Mami borrowed turned out to be really narrow, really!"
The sungkemsungkem event was accompanied by small tears. To Papi, Vanyaga didn't forget to apologize.
"First, Vanyaga, please apologize to Papi. Second, Vanyaga asks for Papi's prayers and blessing. Third, Vanyaga asks Papi for Eid money. Simple, right?"
"Papa is sorry too, Vanya. Even though he's still annoyed now, because none of the neighbors have sent ketupat."
That day was truly a happy day. Vanya confessed all her sins to Mami and Papi. Mami also confessed her sins to Vanya and Papi. Papi also confessed her sins to Mami and Vanya.
But for Vanya, Eid felt extraordinary when suddenly there was a knock on the door
"There's the first guest. Ask me, Vanya, did you bring ketupat?"
Vanya hurriedly opened the door latch. And when I opened it, what appeared was a face...
"Andi!?!" Vanya screamed under her breath.
"Yes, I am. PapiMami is there, Vanya?"
"Yes. What are you doing here, An?" Vanya is really nervous.
"Mo Eid. Sorry inside and out, okay?" Andi said while stroking Vanya's cheek. Vanya froze in place. His heart blossomed
"I'm also happy with PapiMami, Vanya."
"Ooh, yes. Come in, An..."
Mami answered from inside, "Who's the guest, Vanya? Did you bring ketupat?"
But before Andi was allowed to sing, Vanyaga's doorbell rang again. Who else, anyway? Vanya seemed disturbed.
"An, you sit down first. There are other guests."
Vanya opened the door, and the surprise was not artificial! It turned out that Somad bin Indun, who had never been heard of, appeared there carrying a package. Somad, wearing an item suit and item shoes, immediately burst out laughing at Vanya.
"Hello, Vanyaga, do you still remember Aye? Of course you still do. Aye Somad bin Ind un, my favorite, I've always been loyal to you. Situ pangling? Hohoho, this must be the garegare jacket that Aye wears. This jacket used to be Dad's when he was Minang Enyak, aye. How about it, Vanya, come on, let's sing with my future mother-in-law...," her loud voice crackled almost like a string of firecrackers.
Vanya couldn't do anything. If you want to get rid of it, it's not nice to be kicked out, it's more unpleasant.
"Miiii..., we have guests!" shouted Vanya with the intention of giving responsibility to Mami.
Mami came up. "Ooo, Tomato GondVanya, huh? Eh, what's his name? Mami forgot."
"Somad, Mother."
"Oh, yes Somad Samid, right?"
"That's komatkamit. This is Somad bin Indun, Mother."
"Come on in. What's up with Vanya? Why weren't there guests told to go home, eh, they weren't told to come in?"
As soon as he entered, Somad immediately talked to Mami, Papi, Vanyaga, and even Andi too. Andi was clearly stunned.
And Vanya, who was already really happy because Andi came, was also annoyed to see Somad's behavior. So Somad nonchalantly said in a loud voice, "All this time I haven't had time to come here because I was offered a business selling goats, Mother. Thank God, the profits have turned out to be big. Aye, aye, I was able to buy a new sarong and peci for Eid now. Here, aye "Also bring gifts of shawls and prayer mats for Vanya and Mother."
Vanya is really close to Somad. He didn't expect that a day that was originally going to bring happiness would turn out to be this complicated. Vanya couldn't stand it, then she stood up. "Mi, Vanyaga wants to go to a friend's house or Aunt Mima's house for Eid, okay?"
"Well, let's talk about it later. Why are there guests leaving, anyway?"
"You'll be late later. While Andi is there, you can come in the car."
Somad, who was sableng, saw that Vanya wanted to go, instead of feeling it, he wanted to go along with everything.
"So, Vanyaga, you want Eid and Sodaresodare? Wow, that's good. Aye also has to come along. So that you get to know each other. It wouldn't be nice if you didn't accompany you there for Eid. Then you'll think the future son-in-law is rude, you don't want to get to know Sodare..."
Vanya looked at Somad annoyed. If you don't remember Eid, Vanyaga will definitely kick Somad's butt until he goes mental.
"Just stay here," protested Vanya. "I'm going to go with Andi by car!"
Vanya hurriedly grabbed Andi's hand and headed outside. Somad came out too.
"What are you doing along the way? The car won't fit, you know!"
Coincidentally, Andi actually brought a Kijang tub. "It only fits the two of us. You're just here to chat with Mami."
"Wow, I can't do that. Aye has to come along. Then I might not feel good."
"But the car doesn't fit, you know!" Vanya insisted.
"You can get behind the pan. Aye often rides in the back of the car. If you want to sell goats, Aye always rides in the back of the car."
Vanya really couldn't do anything. Moreover, Mami and Papi just smiled. Meanwhile, Andi, who didn't know Somad, was just amazed.
Vanya opened the car door, got in, and slammed the door loudly.
"Vanya, remember Eid, don't be angry!" Mami shouted from the front of the house.
The deer crept slowly. Vanya continued to pout. Andi, who had been wanting to ask, finally felt like he had a chance.
"Vanya," said Andi, "who is he?"
"Goatman!"
Meanwhile, Somad, who was wearing an item suit, put on his item glasses and stood in the tub, waving at everyone who reprimanded him.
"Forgive me body and soul!" Somad shouted repeatedly.