12 Delima

Delima was preparing breakfast while humming.

Her heart was happy because lately Strong had been smiling a lot, it seemed that it was the influence of Mawar.

Usually, whenever he came home from school or anywhere else, Strong's eyes always looked red and slightly swollen, as if he had been crying.

But every time he asked, Strong always said it was okay.

She tried to extract information from Mawar. At first, Mawar didn't want to say anything either, but because Delima always insisted on her, Mawar said that Strong was always bullied at school or anywhere, because of his cross-eyed and slanted teeth.

Delima immediately cried hearing that, she was very, very angry and hurt by what she had done to her child, she wanted to get revenge on those who hurt him, but then she remembered that revenge will not solve the problem, revenge can make someone capable of doing evil.

That's why he advised Strong not to be a vindictive person, let other people say anything, as long as we ourselves don't do and say something that hurts other people's hearts.

Fortunately, Strong's true nature is not vindictive, instead he is a forgiving and humble person, coupled with the presence of Mawar, a neighbor who is also his best friend who happens to be in the same school as him.

It was Mawar who always defended Strong when he was being bullied at school, it was Mawar who always strengthened and raised his spirits, and that's what caused Strong to fall in love with her.

"Morning, Mom."

Strong came out of the room and appeared in the kitchen.

"Morning, Honey, how was your sleep, good night?"

"Very well, Mom, especially after selling porridge with Mawar yesterday, it feels really good."

Delima laughed lightly at that.

"You're really in love with her, aren't you?"

Strong looked down in shame.

"I think so, Mom."

"Wow! My child has started to grow."

Delima ruffled Strong's hair, "But you have to focus on school, don't go out first... if you just have a crush, it's okay, it's still natural for a child your age."

"Yes, Mom, I will definitely focus on studying first, I'm also not 17 years old yet, after all, I don't know if Mawar even has the same feelings as me."

"Okay, let's put that problem aside first, let's have breakfast, come on."

"Okay, what are you cooking mom?"

"Here, I've cooked your favorite dish, yellow spiced fish!"

"Yaay! You are the best mother in the world!"

Delima laughed lightly at that.

They then sat on the dining chair and ate the food.

For a while they ate in peace and silence, but suddenly Strong laughed to himself.