SOSIAL GATHERING PREPARATION
After dropping her two daughters off to school, Arista rushed to the bakery. She chose a red velvet, toasted brownies, tiramisu, bread, macaroni schotel, and pizza. She doesn't forget to buy other snacks such as rolls, chocolate and others. Arista doesn't want her mother-in-law to nag again. After paying for all the cakes, Arista went straight to the household assistant foundation.
Arista's arrival was welcomed by Natasha, the owner of the foundation.
"Eh, Riris. How are you, do you want to collect? I have prepared it. I was going to call this afternoon. Eh, you have come."
"Isn't that old, Nat? I don't want to be old like Utari. My mother in law said she wasn't very good at it. She wanted to be the same age as Dini," said Arista, slightly complaining. Natasha smiled, "This one is still young. Smart, agile. However, asking for a rather large salary, because She has been studying in a college. Just drop out, there's no cost."
Arista widened her beautiful eyes. "Ever studied in a college? Then became a maid? Isn't it wrong, Nat?!" Arista exclaimed in surprise.
Natasha shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know either."
"Right, She can work as SPG or sales. Usually, she can use a high school diploma."
"That's why she asked for a rather large salary. I am also confused, since yesterday many didn't want to, because she is still young, afraid of her husband's will fall in love with her."
Arista swallowed her saliva. Obviously she also had the same fear. A woman's greatest fear is that her husband is being watched by another woman.
"Nothing else, Nat, other than what you said?" asked Arista. Natasha shook her head.
"Yes there is, but it's old. Later, Mrs. Deswita is angry again."
"Ok, Nat, I want to meet her first," said Arista.
Natasha immediately ordered her assistant to call workers who were ready to work. There were 2 people who had aged a little and a girl who was only about 23 years old. Actually, Arista feels more comfortable with being a slightly older woman. But, surely her mother-in-law will come back nagging. Remembering that made Arista feel a little tight in her chest.
"Never mind, it's okay. What's your name?" asked Arista.
"My name is Miranda, ma'am. Just call me Mira."
Arista looked at Miranda from head to toe. Her chest was beating erratically. Her hunch said that this would be a calamity for her household. But, Arista tries to think positively. She smiled at Natasha.
"Well, it's okay, Nat. I brought Mira. But, it is guaranteed that she will follow all the rules that I made. Let's make an agreement first here so that it is legal," said Arista. Natasha smiled sweetly, "I have prepared everything according to what you want."
Arista smiled in relief. She and Natasha had known each other for a long time. Natasha is her sister's best friend too. They often attend social gatherings together. After everything was done, Arista immediately took Mira home.
"Don't disappoint me, Mira. Remember, I know your family well in the village," said Natasha.
"Yes ma'am. Don't worry, I'll do a good job."
Mira didn't have many things. Only one bag contains her clothes.
"At home, I have 3 children, my mother-in-law and my husband. Your job is only to clean the house such as sweeping, mopping, washing clothes and scrubbing it. It's like a normal housekeeper's job. Only, I usually cook for myself. Except, if I don't have time. Can you cook?"
"Yes, ma'am. I can also make cakes and snacks."
"That's good then. You go straight to work. my kids come home from school."
"Fine, ma'am."
Arista glanced at Mira who was sitting quietly beside her. She exhaled slowly. It's useless to turn around and regret. Arista could only pray silently.
When they arrived home, Deswita cheerfully greeted Arista. Her eyes lit up when she saw the food that Arista bought.
"Well, here it is. Right, we can eat too. Don't be stingy, Ris. If She's like this, I won't be ashamed to give a treat to my friends at my social gathering.
"Yes, mam. This is Mira, mam."
"Well, tell her to clean the house, sweep the mop. You hurry to cook too, then pick up the kids. I want to get ready first. Remember, it's neat," said Deswita as she walked back to her room.
Arista immediately took Mira to the back room. And she immediately taught Mira quickly. Mira seems to be an agile girl, she can quickly catch what Arista teaches. Now the girl immediately cleans the house and Arista can cook quietly without rushing. Arista immediately prepares the ingredients to make soto and how many other dishes Her mother-in-law has a habit of entertaining her guests for lunch in addition to serving cakes and other snacks.
Arista makes soup, rendang, fried noodles, grilled carp and fresh vegetables for lunch. She deliberately prepared a luxurious meal, so that her mother-in-law would not get angry anymore. And, just as expected. Deswita immediately smiled when she saw the dishes on the dining table.
"It fits, it's perfect. I'm not shy in front of my friends."
"Yes, ma'am. I'll pick up the kids first. Maybe it's a little longer, I'll take them out for lunch. It won't be good with your friends later."
"Whatever you want."
Absolutely no thanks came out of Deswita's lips for Arista. But, Arista could only take a deep breath. Before picking up Dominic and the twins from school, Arista decided to take a shower and change her clothes again. She felt uncomfortable because of the sweat after cooking.
After taking a shower, Arista immediately grabbed her bag and car keys. She had to hurry to pick up her children from school.
She saw Mira setting the cakes on the living room table. And, Arista could smile with relief seeing how neat and dexterous the young girl worked.
"I went to pick up the children from school first. I forgot, have you eaten? You can take the food ingredients in the refrigerator for you to cook. Don't eat from the dining table first, okay. That's for mom's guests. But, if you want to wait, I can bring lunch from the restaurant but it will take a while."
"I already had breakfast, ma'am."
"You can get cake or fruit and bread in the kitchen to quench your hunger. I'll go first."