Hari itu, langit di atas rumah besar keluarga Adi dan Sari tampak mendung.

That day, the sky above rumah belonging to the big family of Adi and Sari looked cloudy.

Hujan rintik-rintik mulai turun, membasahi daun-daun pohon kamboja yang mengelilingi halaman.

Light rain began to fall, wetting the leaves of the kamboja trees that surrounded the yard.

Suara gemericik hujan bersamaan dengan hangatnya aroma bumbu-bumbu dari dapur membuat suasana semakin terasa khas di rumah tradisional Jawa mereka.

The sound of the drizzle, along with the warm aroma of spices from the kitchen, created an increasingly distinctive atmosphere in their traditional Javanese home.

Di dalam rumah, kesibukan jelas terlihat.

Inside the house, the hustle and bustle were evident.

Sari berlari-lari kecil dari satu ruangan ke ruangan lain.

Sari was running lightly from one room to another.

Dia memeriksa persiapan acara keluarga yang akan datang, dengan wajah sedikit tegang.

She checked the preparations for the upcoming family event, a bit anxious.

Larutan masalah dari pesta pernikahan sepupu mereka begitu menuntut perhatiannya.

The complexities of their cousin's wedding party demanded her attention.

Namun, meskipun tampak tertekan, Sari tetap berusaha tersenyum kepada setiap orang yang ditemuinya.

Still, although she seemed stressed, Sari continued to try to smile at everyone she met.

Sementara itu, Adi duduk di ruang tengah, diam-diam memperhatikan segala aktivitas.

Meanwhile, Adi sat in the living room, quietly observing all the activity.

Dia menatap dengan penuh pikiran, memikirkan caranya menyampaikan berita tentang rencananya pindah kerja ke luar negeri.

He looked thoughtful, pondering how to convey his plans to move abroad for work.

Dia tahu, saat berita itu tiba, banyak hal akan berubah.

He knew that when the news arrived, many things would change.

Kekhawatiran dan rasa bersalah menghinggapi pikirannya.

Worry and guilt filled his mind.

Bagaimana dia bisa meninggalkan keluarganya dalam kondisi seperti ini?

How could he leave his family in such a condition?

"Adi, bisa bantu di dapur?" suara Sari memecahkan lamunan Adi.

"Adi, can you help in the kitchen?" Sari's voice broke Adi's reverie.

Tanpa berpikir panjang, dia bangkit dan menuju dapur.

Without much thought, he got up and went to the kitchen.

"Tentu," jawab Adi dengan senyuman tipis.

"Of course," Adi replied with a faint smile.

Selama beberapa jam, Adi membantu memotong sayuran, mengaduk kuah, dan sesekali mendiskusikan kebutuhan acara dengan Sari.

For a few hours, Adi helped chop vegetables, stir the broth, and occasionally discuss the event's needs with Sari.

Di sela-sela kesibukannya, Adi mencoba pelan-pelan memuji kemampuan Sari, mencoba meyakinkannya bahwa dia bisa menjalankan semua ini tanpa dirinya.

Amidst the busyness, Adi tried, little by little, to praise Sari's abilities, trying to assure her that she could handle everything without him.

Sari hanya mengangguk dan tersenyum. Dia belum mengerti maksud sebenarnya dari kata-kata Adi.

Sari just nodded and smiled, not yet understanding the true meaning of Adi's words.

Hari semakin siang, dan anggota keluarga mulai berdatangan.

As the day went on, family members began to arrive.

Tertawa, bercakap-cakap sambil menikmati makanan lezat yang telah disiapkan seharian.

They laughed, talked, and enjoyed the delicious food that had been prepared all day.

Namun, tiba-tiba, suasana riang berubah jadi panik saat Pakde Agus, salah satu anggota keluarga yang dihormati, tiba-tiba pingsan di tengah kerumunan.

But suddenly, the cheerful atmosphere turned into panic when Pakde Agus, a respected family member, suddenly fainted in the middle of the crowd.

Dalam kepanikan, Adi mengambil alih komando.

In the panic, Adi took command.

Dengan tenang, ia mengatur mobilitas kendaraan untuk membawa Pakde Agus ke rumah sakit terdekat dan memastikan semua tetap aman dan seimbang.

Calmly, he arranged the vehicles to take Pakde Agus to the nearest hospital and ensured everything remained safe and balanced.

Sari, meskipun awalnya terkejut, segera bertindak dengan sigap.

Sari, although initially shocked, quickly acted decisively.

Dia menenangkan anggota keluarga lainnya, memberikan instruksi, dan meyakinkan mereka bahwa semuanya akan baik-baik saja.

She calmed the other family members, gave instructions, and assured them that everything would be okay.

Setelah kejadian itu, dan setelah Pakde Agus dirawat dengan aman, suasana kembali tenang.

After the incident and after Pakde Agus was safely treated, the atmosphere returned to calm.

Malam itu, saat semua mulai pulang, Adi dan Sari duduk di beranda.

That night, as everyone began to leave, Adi and Sari sat on the porch.

Hujan masih turun membasahi bumi, aroma segar tanah bercampur dengan wangi bunga kamboja memenuhi udara.

The rain still fell, soaking the earth, the fresh scent of the soil mixing with the fragrance of kamboja flowers filling the air.

"Terima kasih, Sari," Adi memecah kesunyian.

"Thank you, Sari," Adi broke the silence.

"Kamu sudah melakukan pekerjaan yang hebat hari ini. Aku yakin kamu bisa memimpin keluarga saat aku pergi."

"You did a great job today. I’m sure you can lead the family while I'm gone."

Sari menatap Adi, matanya membesar.

Sari looked at Adi, her eyes widening.

"Apa maksudmu?"

"What do you mean?"

Dengan pelan, Adi menjelaskan rencananya untuk bekerja di luar negeri.

Gently, Adi explained his plans to work abroad.

Ada keheningan sesaat di antara mereka setelah itu.

There was a moment of silence between them after that.

"Kamu juga harus mengikuti impianmu, Kak," jawab Sari akhirnya, dengan senyuman lembut di wajahnya.

"You should also follow your dreams, Brother," Sari finally replied, with a gentle smile on her face.

"Kita semua akan selalu mendukungmu."

"We will always support you."

Malam itu, Adi menyadari satu hal penting: dengan kepercayaan dan komunikasi yang baik, keluarganya bisa mandiri.

That night, Adi realized something important: with trust and good communication, his family could be independent.

Dia merasa lega dan bangga, siap memulai babak baru dalam hidupnya, dengan Sari yang siap melanjutkan perannya di rumah.

He felt relieved and proud, ready to begin a new chapter in his life, with Sari ready to continue her role at home.

Sementara itu, Sari merasa lebih kuat dan percaya diri sebagai pilar keluarga mereka.

Meanwhile, Sari felt stronger and more confident as the pillar of their family.