The Babysitter Belongs to the Duda
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Today Nadia's little family has finished with her holiday. Today it was decided that they would return to the city after almost a week in the Nadia family's hometown. Arnold was so happy because he was going back to the city, because he could not wait to show photos of himself while in the village to Mama Anisa.

All the suitcases that last night contained some clothes and souvenirs had been put in the car. Now everyone is sitting in the living room to say goodbye to Nadia's parents. Nadia's parents looked at all her children and grandchildren with sadness. They still miss their children and grandchildren, but because the busyness makes everything can not stay there any longer.

"Dad and mom don't want to go to town?" nadia asked again.

Since last night he has been offering his parents to come back to the city. Both of his parents remained strong to be in the village. They seem more comfortable living in the village, especially no longer Parno family here who usually bother him.

"No, Nad. We were in the village, more comfortable living here. Besides, if you guys miss we can come here or video call" said Ratmi's mother refused.

Finally Nadia nodded her head resigned because it could not force them. They all left the house and got into the car. The moving car was driven by Andre with his four children directly waving towards his grandmother and grandfather.

"Grandmother, grandpa... Don't miss Arnold. Arnold knows that I'm handsome and funny, but don't let my dreams meet me" Arnold exclaimed as he waved his hand.

The parents of Nadia who heard it could only laugh and shake their heads. Although Arnold always made him high blood but they were very entertained by the behavior of the little boy.

"The house will be quiet without them, especially Arnold the child rioter" said Ms Ratmi while laughing.

"If we have more windfall, we go back to the city to visit them ma'am" Deno's father said.

Ratmi's mother nodded her head in understanding and then the two of them entered her simple house. It is still too early to start their work activities making them prefer to spend time at home.

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The car was running at a moderate speed, only an hour into the journey finally they decided to stop in an area of the field. There are a lot of breakfast sellers to fill their stomachs that are rumbling. They did not have time for breakfast at home because it was still too early. Finally they got out of the car and sat down near the chicken porridge seller.

"Bang, the porridge is 6 yes" cried Nadia.

"Ready neng" replied his porridge-seller brother.

They sat on the mat while looking at the area of the field. A lot of people go to look for breakfast there. When everyone was busy with their activities, Arnold suddenly stood up and walked away from his family.

"Pa, follow the child" said Nadia who saw Andre only speechless to see Arnold's departure.

Andre soon followed his son who was too active, while Alan wanted to follow his brother but was detained by Nadia. The four of them only watched Arnold continue to walk towards a mother who was lying on the grass and a daughter who was sitting not far from the field.

***

"Why are you crying here? Why are you lying on the grass?" ask Arnold.

The look on the face of the mother was very pale while holding her stomach with a little girl rubbing it with her small hands. Even the little girl who was about the age of Arnold was also crying to see the condition of her mother. Shabby clothes and a dirty body make Arnold and Andre so pitying. It turns out that around us there are still people who need a helping hand.

"Mommy has a stomachache, has not eaten for 2 days" said the girl crying.

"Let's come with us to eat" asked Andre who then helped the mother to get her position to sit down.

"But we have no money" said the girl, bowing her head.

Without answering the little girl's words, Arnold immediately grabbed her hand to go with her. Andre told the mothers to walk to where the family would have breakfast. After arriving at her family's place, Nadia immediately helped the mothers to sit there.

"Bang, the porridge added 2 yes" cried Andre.

"Ready, den" replied the porridge seller.

***

"Cok can your mother have not eaten for 2 days?" ask Anara to the girl next to him named Yuli.

After the porridge was delivered to Andre's family, everyone finally chose to eat first. No one asked me what happened to my mother and daughter. Everyone focused on their food. After finishing the meal, they sat there for a while.

"We do not get food from the trash can so we have to not eat" said Yuli Lirih.

"Where do you live?" asked Andre curiously.

"We live anywhere, sir" Mother Yuli replied.

Mother Yuli's body is now not as anxious as earlier, the article has been filled with food. Every day the two did walk around the field area to look for junk and used food. They have no permanent residence because their house has been evicted.

Hearing the answer from the mother and child made Anara, Abel, and Arnold feel sorry for him. They did not think there were still people who had life under them. Even though they eat just take or want something directly can be, but it turns out there are people who even to eat it is still lacking.

"Thank you for the porridge, then we say goodbye. One day we will repay your kindness" said Ms. Yuli with a smile.

"Wait, ma'am" stop Nadia.

Yuli's mother and her son immediately sat back in position. Nadia took something in her bag then slipped some money in the hands of Mother Yuli. While Mother Yuli wanted to return the money but was immediately rejected by Nadia.

"Suppose this fortune from Allah through me. Sustenance cannot be refused" he said gently.

"It's also from me to you little brother. Do not be rejected, reject the windfall from Arnold later to make God angry" said Arnold slipped a few pieces of money into the hands of Yuli.

"Thank you, sis" said Yuli with teary eyes.

The money Arnold gave the girl came from Mama Anisa when they left for vacation yesterday. Mother Yuli and her son were so moved to see these people in front of her so kind to them. Though they did not know each other but sincerely all gave help to him.

Yuli's mother and her son finally left after saying goodbye to the good family. While Andre's family went straight into the car after paying for the porridge of his order. They went back on their way back to town.