A Piece of the Past In White Grey
Chapter 6

Once at home, both my parents and I felt a very quiet atmosphere at home. The feeling of wanting to do anything there is no spirit at all. Even Mami Tasha to ask Papi to go on vacation. I am no stranger to that request. Being a mother who is so dear and close to her child makes Mami Tasha always sad every time she witnesses the departure of her handsome son. If I were also in the position of Gara maybe my life was so happy to see how sad my parents were every time I went to college.

"Agatha, Mami and Papi should go well? Since you're in college then there's no way we're taking you." Tasha's mom said that to me because I didn't want to if I thought anything bad about her.

I smiled understand. "Yes, Mi. Just chill. I'll focus on college while I wait for my turn to take a vacation." They chuckle at my words.

That same day I moved to Dahlan's grandfather and Grandma Rima's house. Because Papi Raga couldn't have let me be home alone with a waiter. From there I could see if they cared so much for me in the slightest thing.

In front of Grandpa and Grandma's house I get a head kiss from Mami Tasha as well as a warm hug. While Papi Raga just rubbed the top of my head and I kissed the back of Papi's hand. Beside me was Grandpa and Grandma who also witnessed the departure of Mami and Papi. After that, we all went into the house.

"So soon take a shower we'll have dinner?" said Grandma Rima softly and I entered the room I used to occupy.

The house I used to live in every time Papi and Mami were on vacation together. I was so happy when I grew up my life was not just surrounded by Mami and Papi. But Grandpa and Grandma from papi and mommy are all good to me.

At the dinner table I stared at the dishes that were all my favorite menu. My face sparkled when I saw the smiles of grandma and grandpa.

"Hows it? Like food?" I nodded quickly.

"Let's eat. Tonight Agatha has to accompany Grandma to watch television?" My smile slowly faded considering Grandma again bribed me. Beberapakali stay here I always find Grandma's request to accompany her to watch her favorite soap opera.

"Eh i-iya, grandma."

"This mother why the hell? Agatha's age wasn't her taste anymore watching such an outdated soap opera." The voice of Grandpa Dahlan who said it made the look on Grandma's face did not like.

"Dad, what's that talking about? where's the time to watch a movie." The two clashed their mouths until they had to delay the hand that wanted to scoop food into his mouth.

"Mom, Grandpa, it's okay. Agatha was also confused about what to do tonight before going to bed." My heart stopped the discussion of both.

And we ended our dinner quickly. Where Grandma was so enthusiastic asking Aunt to make a snack. And just last night because it forced me to stay up. And now I have to stay with grandma again. It's fine. When else can I enjoy time alone with Grandma. Grandma's age is twilight and I'm afraid that one of them will leave us all. Although in reality living in the world nothing is eternal of course.

"Why did her brother die? How's Agatha? Grandma keloh. If you die as a secret, no one can dismantle it later." I just chuckled to hear grandma getting emotional watching the storyline of the movie ahead there.

This was the reason why no one would accompany Grandma to watch including Gara and Mami Tasha. Because they don't want to be dizzy hearing all the swearings of Grandma Rima. Well, to me it's natural. Maybe in old age his sense of humor will decrease where things that are annoying precisely in the fun to watch.

"Mr, relax. Don't let Grandma's blood pressure go up. Want Agatha massage not her legs?" bargained.

"Wah the more exciting it if you watch something incandescent. Want dong." Grandma thrust her foot at me. I'm happy to massage Grandma's feet.

Because I was confused what to do. No cell phone calls me anymore. My disappointment with Morgan made me even more afraid of believing in just any man.

Well, I have to be really meticulous on the man who will be close to me in front of him. Until the time went on at eleven o'clock in the evening, where both my eyes began to look at Grandma's feet like pillows. I blinked my eyes again so as not to fall asleep. The swearing oath that my grandmother said the longer it was like a fairy tale for me who was sleepy heavy.

"Mother, let's go to the room. It's night." It's night." The voice from Grandpa made me breathe a sigh of relief.

"Is Dad's job over? If it's nothing yet. Just continue on." Hearing that I saw Grandpa sighing harshly.

Finally my body can touch the bed comfortably too. Until my eyes can't stand it anymore immediately closed.

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My ears faintly hear the noise. The drowsiness that still strikes my eyes is forced to open. Until I stood towards the window of the room where down there I saw an elderly couple turned out to be in the middle of morning gymnastics following the instructor of a laptop.

What a moving sight. At the age of twilight they still maintain the harmony of their marriage. Later I want to be like Grandpa and Grandma and Mami and Papi who live well together. Although I know from every marriage must have its own problems. But, the most important thing is their commitment to be together and loyal. That's the main foundation in my opinion.

Considering that my college schedule was in the morning, I rushed to prepare for campus. The phone that had been ringing since then I reopened after being on the road to campus. Calls from some of my friends I called back with a group video call.

"Agatha!" The noise sounded instantly.

“Aduh noisy. What the hell is it? Early in the morning it's been all crumpled up." I said scowling while still focusing on driving the steering wheel.

"Where's Gara? Agatha, where are you guys? How's the house on deserted anyway?"

"The thing is that the person is no longer discussed. Because it's home." said my voice who simultaneously made my five friends scream hysterically again. My ears felt like they were buzzing to hear it.

Choosing to ignore now the call was immediately decided. Don't let me crash just because they're crazy about my sister.

Arriving at the campus, my car was chased by all of them to the parking lot. Only the headbands can I do right now looking at the behavior of all of them.

"It's good not to come here, Gar. At least until they all forget about you. I'm the one who's dizzy facing them all. But, if Gara doesn't come home I'm lonely too. Especially yesterday it just came soon." I murmured inwardly.

Since that day I have been focusing on college. Because who has arrived in Germany only a few times sent me news. And asked my situation. Don't forget he reminded me not to date. Previously he only often reminded me if I should be careful hanging out. But, after that incident he asked me not to date again until the time came.

Now it's time for my semester break. Where I really want to go on vacation. On a clear morning I was greeted with a warm greeting from Tasha's mother in the kitchen.

"Good morning, dear." Mami's pretty smile makes me as a woman even envious. If maybe I was Mami's biological child maybe I'd be pretty like her.

"August, Mi. Where's Loh Papi? How come there's nothing at the dinner table?" I chose to ask after seeing the dining table empty.

If Papi Raga would usually sit there with his laptop while he waited for his mother to prepare breakfast, not this morning.

"But you're sick in his room." My cheerful face suddenly vanished hearing the sick papi. It's not usual for Papi to fall ill like this and there Tasha's mom I saw was preparing breakfast porridge for Papi.

"I'm coming to my room, Mi?" my husband and Mami nodded.

My intention to go on vacation to see my sister is off. It would be heartless if I had to go on vacation when Papi was sick and Mami would definitely need a little help from me.

"Where are you packing stuff?" A short message I read on my phone right now. When I stood near the bed Papi who was vomiting was helped by Mami.