Money

Mr. Sam could smell the smell of his favourite food and the fragrance of chicken stew prepared by his daughter Selena.

As his dear wife's spirit was still here. It smells so good. Mr. Sam coughed a little. When he remember Mrs. Sofea, it invites pain in his heart. He felt sorry for Selena, Noah and Risky who had lost their mother's love at a young age. Too young. Do not know anything.

'Dad, let's eat. Your cutie daughter cook your favourite's,' said Selena to her dad.

'Noah... Risky....' Selena shouted loudly.

If not called, of course they will not come to the kitchen. They just know how to having fun only. I'm so tired with them! If it's a school day, I can't see their nose. There are many activities at school. But on Sunday, they are full covered 24 hours under the blanket. Even though the sun has already risen.

Noah snorted hearing his sister's shouting. Like it or not, he had to step into the kitchen. Help with the food. If not, the louder his sister can shout.

A tray containing fried mushroom , boiled eggs, chicken stew and salad was placed in front of her dad, Mr. Sam.

Early on, Risky already crossed paths with Mr. Sam, ready to eat his sister's cooking.

'Eat dad. You haven't eaten in a few days. I tried to cook like mom but...' Selena stopped there.

Suddenly her face was gloomy. She bowed and stared at the floor. Risky who was chewing also stopped. Noah can't meet his eyes with his sister's eyes. His little heart was also touched by his sister's words.

Imagine the face of the deceased mother in the eye space.

The old man smiled with a thousand wrinkles on his face. Mr. Sam let out a heavy sigh. He didn't think Selena could say that.

'Ena, don't compare yours with mom. Ena's cooking is no less delicious. It's just that lately dad has been unwell.' He has less appetite. It's not his daughter's fault.

Selena nodded.

He slowly fed chicken into his mouth. It hurts in the throat. There were tears. With all efforts he held back so that it does not flow.

Selena herself did not understand. Why did her heart suddenly feel sad when she remembered her mother. Although before this Selena's heart was as hard as steel.

She already taught her heart, not to go according to her feelings. Selena is always very self-reflective to accept the truth. Those who leave will not return back.

But when she saw the condition of her father who was lying sick, she had melted all her inner strength.

Her father has had a fever for almost a week. It's been a week since he went to the sea. Fortunately, lately, Mr. Sam feels that he is recovering. All the bank money saved is used up to buy medicine.

'Dad, yesterday Mr. Morco sent greetings to you. He asked about your condition. Then he gave me a handful of rice with some vegetables.' Noah opens the story.

Mr. Sam smiled bitterly. Answered the greetings of the city chief in his heart. He was also embarrassed when he got sympathy from him. His intentions are sincere perhaps.

Maybe remind him that this Selena is close friends with his son. Zeqri. Hmm... maybe! Mr.Sam never wanted to ask about her daughter's relationship with Zeqri. It's not time yet.

'Dad, tea...teacher ask...asked a..about mo..money.' Risky's voice shaking. Slowly he raised his face, staring at his father's face.

'The first semester fee is not paid yet. Now, it's nearly to school's holidays.'

'I'm also dad. The teacher asked about the exam's fee. If it is not clear as soon as possible, I cannot take the examination.

Mr. Sam thought for a long time. He stopped feeding his stomach. His face, which was a little cheerful, turned gloomy.

Selena narrowed her eyes at Noah and Risky.

'It's not the time to tell, wait until you finish eating first. Dad is not well.' Selena was really upset with her younger siblings' attitude. She also try to calm but inside her heart only god knows.

'Ask the school to pay first. Can't you?' asked Selena. Her voice was controlled not to be high. However, her heart burned at the behavior of his younger siblings.

Noah shook his head. 'I don't know, sister.' I think you can. Try to meet with the teacher and explain our problem.'

Mr. Sam coughed a little. 'Can't we defer the fee first? I remember, in two or three days, I can go back to the sea. If I pay in installments, is it okay?

'Try it first,' said Selena again. 'Just try, don't keep saying you can't. We have to try.' Selena glances at her little brothers.

'Ok how about... Noah, Risky asked for an extension first at teacher for a week or two. Dad will try to get enough money.' Mr. Sam's voice sounds tired.

Noah and Risky looked at each other. Selena was silent. She herself knows that financial problems are not something that can be taken lightly.

In addition, Noah have to take the exam. What if Noah can't take the exam due to not paying the exam's fee? What about the late mother's ambition to see her younger siblings succeed in their studies?

Selena sacrificed in vain, giving way for her little brothers to continue their studies. Argghh.. mom! Her heart whispered. Unaware that her lips called for the presence of a face that she missed so much.

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...Lucky by Jason Mraz...

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