Chapter 4 4

The meeting of Rafael's friends was held very lively, there were around four cars carrying his friends. Yuni and Aunt Ningsih have prepared various dishes. There are chicken opor, liver fried chili sauce, and appetizing beef rendang.

"This is really delicious, Raf, I'm hungry to see it." Said one of Rafael's friends named Noval.

"Yes, if I were at my house, the food would definitely be really good." Rafael said proudly, he still thought his mother cooked this dish, because according to Bik Ningsih, her cooking was not delicious.

Yuni heard Rafael's friend faintly praise her cooking and only smiled faintly.

"Neng, Neng's cooking is really delicious, Auntie is eating a little." Said Bibik who was eating because she had finished preparing the event for her Young Master.

Yuni, who saw the various kinds of food being served, remembered her parents who were definitely waiting for her at home.

Until he became restless and couldn't swallow the food even though what was in front of him was very appetizing.

"Yun, could you please deliver ice water to the front, pleasebecause my aunt is eating," asked Mrs. Tari, who had just come from the living room.

"Yes ma'am, wait a moment," answered Yuni as she took several empty glasses and a bottle of cold water from the refrigerator.

With slow steps, Yuni entered the living room and many of Rafael's friends were talking and laughing loudly. However, when they saw Yuni's presence, the living room became silent, they were amazed by Yuni's simple but charming appearance. lips that are thin but pink, a face that is white and flushed on the cheeks, and eyebrows that look like crescent moons.

"Hush... Raf, who is this?" asked Noval who nudged Rafael who was chatting with one of his friends.

Rafael immediately turned in the direction Noval was referring to. A beautiful girl was painstakingly putting glasses and cold drinks on the table, even she herself didn't realize that she was being the center of attention.

Rafael just shrugged his shoulders, he had only just seen Yuni today. Rafael's female friends who were jealous of seeing Yuni who was the center of attention immediately frowned and didn't like it.

"At least a new maid." Said Erika, who was sitting next to Rafael, she was actually approaching Rafael because she had a crush on him since the first time they met on campus. Rafael is handsome and rich and is always the target of women on campus, but Rafael never pays attention to him.

"How can a maid be so beautiful? Rafael might feel at home at home." Noval said teasingly at Rafael.

"Even though she's beautiful, she's still a maid, not on the same level as us," said Erika in a slightly insulting tone, looking at Yuni.

Yuni was silent. She, who didn't want to be the object of teasing, immediately rushed into the living room. There was a feeling of pain when she was called a maid, but she realized that this was the profession Yuni was pursuing.

There was a feeling of envy in Yuni's heart when she saw Rafael and his friends who were able to study without thinking about the costs of studying.

Yuni looks down with teary eyes when comparing other people's lives with hers. At his school age he had to decide to leave school and look for work to provide for his family.

She remembers when her father was still working, even though he was barely living, Yuni was happy because he could still go to school. Having fun with friends, you can learn to pursue achievements. Because Yuni actually had the dream of becoming a doctor, but now she has to bury her dream forever. because he had to leave school and would not be able to continue his education due to financial problems.

Yuni took a deep breath, she felt short of breath when she remembered the beauty of being together with her friends, whereas now she had to think about eating for her parents and older siblings.

Her heart was cut when she heard her mother's sometimes painful words when Yuni couldn't bring some money home from work. That's why Yuni covered it up by going into debt and looking for part-time work selling chips.

but even though her mother was very harsh on her compared to her two older siblings, Yuni loved her mother very much. Meanwhile, Yuni's father can make her a place to lean on when her heart is sad after being scolded by her mother.

Who knows how long this burden will feel reduced, sometimes Yuni feels short of breath. Every day I'm racing to find money for Mum and Dad without them caring where the money comes from.

"Neng, it looks like there are a lot of problems. If I may know what the problem is?" asked Aunt Ningsih, who had been paying attention to Yuni's nervous movements.

"It's okay, Sis. Just thinking about Mom and Dad at home." Yuni answered with a tight smile, hiding the sadness in her heart.

"Why Mom and Dad, Neng Yuni?" Aunt Ningsih asked back in a curious tone.

"Mom and Dad haven't eaten Bik at home. So I was thinking, that's why I haven't wanted to eat since before making sure they have eaten Bik." Yuni answered again with dewy eyes.

"Oh my God Neng, it's rare for children to think about their parents' situation. Sometimes don't worry, you turn out to be a good child." Puji Bik Ningsih smiled in amazement, because her child was not like Yuni. In fact, even if you ask to get something, you have to fight first.

Yuni didn't care about Aunt Ningsih's praise, she was still staring blankly.

"First, Auntie, I'm sorry to ask whether Neng's parents work or not. The problem is that they let Neng work until late at night like this." said Aunt Ningsih, looking pityingly because she saw Yuni working from morning until late at night. Don't her parents feel sorry for Yuni?

"My father has been laid off due to a work accident, while my mother relies on the money I give her for her daily life." Yuni explained at length.

"Does Neng have any siblings or anyone? Honestly, Bibik feels sorry to see a child Neng's age having to work hard." Aunt Ningsih said, looking at Yuni, who had tears in her eyes.

For some reason, every time Yuni talks about her life, she always cries, and some even say.

"Well, what else should we do, Sis? It's called life, you have to live it, don't regret it. While life is still in your body, you will do whatever it takes to survive." Yuni said with tears in her eyes.

"Luckily, I met Mrs. Tari who always helps, in fact I still owe her, you know, Sis. But Masha Allah, she was really kind, she even asked me to work here to earn extra." Yuni said smiling through her tears.

Sometimes he feels like he is the oldest child because everything has to be done by Yuni.

"Yes, Mrs. Tari is a very kind person, she can't bear it." said Bik Ningsih while stroking Yuni's long, straight hair.

Without them realizing, Rafael overheard their conversation, and from there he knew that Yuni was working at his house. There was a happy smile on his lips because he would meet Yuni every day.