Induk Gajah (2023) s01e07 Episode Script
PERJODOHAN INI KUBATALKAN!
Wow.
The bride to be really is different.
You've taken a bath early in the morning.
You smell nice too.
And your aura is getting more
More
More
The more you pull the door,
the more damaged it will become.
What's the matter with you?
What's the matter with you this morning?
I don't understand.
Don't tell me you had a fight with Marsel.
You're out of your mind.
There are many others
you can pick a fight with.
Why does it have to be Marsel?
He is annoying.
Why would I fight with another person?
What did he do?
Did he yell at you?
Did he cheat on you?
Is he some other lady's lover?
What are you talking about, mom?
There are many guys like that in the movies.
You should talk to me.
Hello, Sa?
Is that so?
Igun?
Okay, I will come now.
Okay.
In the movies, there are those
who fake incoming calls
just to avoid the conversation.
I have to go, mom.
It's raining. How will you go?
I'm ordering a taxi.
- Bring the umbrella.
- I was about to take it.
What's the matter with her?
I'm confident that I will not fail this time.
You just have to tell me
when you are going to apologize to Arman.
Wait, I don't understand this.
Why is Igun here today?
Aren't you taking leave?
I cancelled it.
I want to make up for my mistake yesterday.
Ra.
Only a donkey falls into the same pit again.
I'm not the donkey.
I'm the pit.
But a good pit.
And Ira is the donkey?
I'm sorry, Sa.
There are only two roles here.
The pit and the donkey.
- You don't get a role.
- I'm not asking for it.
Your parable is bad.
Jealous.
Don't think about it.
Wait a moment.
What? I'm scared.
Hey.
Don't look.
Who are you looking at?
Don't look there too.
It hurts.
What's the matter?
Anita is there.
So, what's the matter? Don't you know her?
Yes, but she is with another guy.
They look very intimate.
Maybe she is cheating.
- Really?
- Don't look there.
What are you doing?
Keep your position, guys.
Wait a moment.
Keep your position.
Miss Ira!
Are you with your team, Miss Ira?
Which one is Ira? Is it you?
You are not. You're a guy.
- Which one is Miss Ira?
- It's me.
I'm sorry, Miss Ira.
- Have you been waiting long?
- Not at all.
Excuse me?
We have just arrived.
Tofu and Tempe? We don't have it here.
No. I have just arrived.
Excuse me?
I have just arrived.
- You have just arrived?
- Yes, yes.
She has just arrived.
I'm sorry, miss.
In that case, you can do the coverage
with my staff here.
Please excuse me, Miss Ira.
Yes.
You have to excuse my boss.
He has difficulty hearing.
- Sorry about that.
- Okay.
Please come with me.
So that's why he was looking sad last night.
What did Ira do to Marsel?
Don't say that.
I should be the one who's asking.
What did Marsel do to Ira?
She is a girl.
But it's also possible
that she is the wild one.
That is impossible.
She will not get into a fight unless provoked.
I know her very well.
I know my son very well too.
Why are you two fighting now?
Please don't do this. We are a team, right?
When people are getting married
there are challenges.
We had our differences
even when we were already at the altar.
And for a good reason.
You were staring at the singer's behind.
I didn't mean it, dear.
You stared at her for two hours.
It was only for an hour.
Anita.
You're here too?
- I'm also here
- May I sit?
Yes.
I broke up with Marsel.
So, there is nothing wrong
with what you have just seen.
I'm sorry
but when did you break up with Marsel?
Last night.
Why?
Nothing.
You're welcome.
Excuse me.
Gun.
Your offer to apologize, is it still on?
Do you still want to apologize to Arman?
Not to Arman.
Who then?
Someone.
I want to apologize to someone.
Do you want to help me or not?
Like I said
- I'm the pit
- Can you shut up?
Just help her if you want.
I'm tired of hearing you
speak about the pit over and over.
So how?
Done.
Just tell us who do you want to apologize to.
Mom.
I'm going to meet Marsel now.
So you two have made up?
Thank God.
But why isn't he picking you up?
I called Marsel,
he said he is still taking a bath.
So we are going to meet there.
Alright then.
I'm leaving mom.
- Bye.
- Bye.
- Take care dear.
- Yes mom.
Hi Eda.
Is Marsel still taking a bath?
What?
No, he isn't.
He is not home since morning.
- What?
- Wait a moment.
Dear, where is Marsel?
Maybe he is at the cafe.
Cafe?
What cafe?
Working at the branch office, I mean.
What branch office? Today is Sunday.
Don't even try to lie to me.
Dear
I will explain this.
But please don't get angry.
To.
The light is out.
Lis.
Turn the light on.
It can't.
Samsul?
Samsul?
To?
Lis.
Don't be kidding, guys.
To?
Yanto!
Why did you turn it on?
Happy birthday
Shut up! Nobody is having a birthday.
So what is this all about?
Read this. It's an apology.
See?
Apology to you
Shut up! It's ruined now.
Everything is ruined.
Ra?
Sel.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know
that you had a bad experience
before I arrived.
I was out of line too.
Please forgive me.
As an apology, if you don't mind
could you
To, please check it out.
It's dark outside.
This is a real power outage.
Do you know that Igun planned
to bring the silver man here?
Seriously?
The silver man I was going to bring
is different.
He is not painted silver.
He is silver from birth.
- He is already silver.
- How come?
I don't know.
His parents are not silver, though.
He is ridiculous.
By the way, how did you know
that I have broken up?
Never mind.
What she said is true.
There was nothing wrong.
We broke up anyway.
She is so quick to move on with that guy.
We don't know
if she was cheating earlier.
Never mind.
It doesn't matter anymore.
Let's go.
Let's go where?
To Anita's home.
But
Don't think about it.
I mean
It won't change anything.
Yes, it won't change anything.
But you have the right to know.
Dear.
Let's talk about this properly.
Auntie, uncle. Thank you for the dinner.
I hope it is not a bother.
It's alright. It is our pleasure
to have you come for dinner.
I know that she likes to eat in the office.
- Really?
- Yes, frequently.
Let's just go.
Why?
Do you know what made me
fall in love with Anita?
It's her smile.
Like that.
I haven't seen that smile
in a very long time.
Until now.
I know that if I go there now
I will get an explanation.
But it will hurt a lot of people.
It's not worth it.
Okay.
Let's go home.
But are you alright?
I'm good.
It went quite well today.
Well?
What went well?
The surprise didn't go well.
The visit to your ex didn't go well either.
But at least we achieved the objective.
Honestly
if it weren't for
your uncompromising will
and your initiative today
I wouldn't be this relieved.
Thank you.
Marsel.
Where have you been?
I went with Ira.
- Where?
- Dear, please calm down.
There are neighbours here.
Don't try to make me calm.
You are the source of the problem here.
You should shut up, don't make a sound.
I know everything now.
Everything,
including your conspiracy with Ira.
What do you have to say about that?
And you too, Ira, you turned my son into a liar.
Watch your mouth.
Be careful with what you're saying.
It is Marsel who has turned Ira into a liar.
It was him who was secretly dating
another girl.
Why didn't you give them your blessing?
Why is it my fault now?
It is clear that it was your daughter
who asked for time to get to know each other.
Even if Ira asked,
why did your son agree to it?
That means he has no determination.
That is why you should educate a child.
Do you mean I can't take care of my child,
don't you?
You said it, not me.
Yes, but that's what you meant, right?
Repeat that again. Say it again if you dare.
You said it yourself.
Be grateful that I agreed to match my son
with your daughter.
If not, would anybody ever like your daughter?
Never mind, this match is cancelled.
I had already cancelled it earlier.
Come on, dear.
Sel, come on.
Come on.
Mom.
Mom.
Mom, please listen to me first.
Are you satisfied now?
Are you satisfied now
that your mom got yelled at?
I don't understand you.
I did this for your own good.
For my own good? Which one is it?
Mom, I told you many times.
I don't want you to match me with someone.
Have you ever listened to me?
And maybe things had to be
so hard like this
before you can understand
that I'm tired of this.
Tired of having to do whatever you want.
You wanted me to drink that bitter juice.
I drank it.
You wanted me to go on a diet.
I endured being hungry.
I even endured being matched randomly
That was because you are still single.
How old are you?
You should be married by now.
What for?
So that my husband will leave me too
like you, mom?
I'm embarrassed.
I'm embarrassed to have a daughter like you.
The word of God for us today is
the good relationship
between parent and children
is to respect each other.
A child must obey his/her parent.
Parents must love the child.
Love each other.
Respect each other.
So that there will be
peace and prosperity.
That is
what God asks from us.
Have you tried to talk to her first?
I think it's funny though.
Our intention to buy time
so that we could find love for ourselves .
ended up with us losing love.
Do you know what is even funnier?
What?
You met your prospective match here.
And my prospective match
broke up with me here.
I think the topic is getting heavy.
I agree.
Let's find another topic.
So, we can move on.
Move on, move on.
I think the place is at fault.
Do you know why we always talk
about the same thing?
Because we always meet in this place.
Yes.
Ra.
Do you want to go somewhere someday?
Where to?
Sel, stop it.
Let's take another break.
I want to take a break. I can't go on.
We already took four breaks, Ra.
Yes, we have been running for an hour.
Ra, it's only been 15 minutes.
Really? Only 15 minutes?
Yes.
It feels like an hour.
Wait a moment.
Are you trying to mock me?
No, no.
Should we stop now?
It's alright.
We agreed that you would choose the first destination.
But let's not run like this.
My body is in shock.
Ra, let me tell you.
When I'm stressed out, I go and exercise.
Maybe it will suit you too.
You don't exercise much, do you?
What was your last sport activity?
Chess, carom?
You are so annoying.
Yes, just keep on taunting me.
The point is
I'm not trying to make you thinner.
I'm trying to make you healthier.
Let's go. It's only 45 minutes to go.
Sel!
No, it's not that far away. Come on.
Okay, but I will pick
the destination after this.
Yes, where do you want go to?
You'll see.
Okay, let's go.
- Sel.
- Come on.
Let's take a break, Sel.
Ra, we have just restarted.
Sel
Thank you.
Are the dumplings really that good?
That you had to take us here.
It seems this place is really special.
The dumpling is tasty.
But that is not the reason we came here.
So what is?
Actually, this place is kind of
an escape for me.
When I was little
I always came here
whenever I was feeling down.
It just so happens
that this place is near my house.
You call this place near to your house?
It's so far away from your house.
I meant my house back then,
when my dad was still around.
I'm sorry.
I was not aware of that.
My condolences.
Who said my dad has passed away?
You said, when your dad was still around.
It means your dad is not around anymore.
So he has passed away, right?
He doesn't have to be dead before it is assumed
that he isn't around anymore.
Which one was your house?
That one.
Right in front of us.
The brown one, number nine.
Are you sure
that Arman isn’t with you
because you proposed to him first?
And not because of these things?
You are not Arman, right?
I can do that too.
Your house looks quite cozy.
It was cozy in the beginning.
Up until one day when I heard
my dad telling my mother
that he didn't need her anymore.
My dad went out through that door
and never returned.
Sorry to hear that.
It's okay, it's over.
What isn't over is the after effect
for the mother elephant.
Mom likes to be bossy now.
She likes to control things.
She is just like dad now.
She must be.
I remember
when I was given an assignment
from school.
I was asked to write down my aspirations.
That night,
I proudly presented my aspirations
to the mother elephant.
And do you know what was her response?
What?
She crossed out everything that I had written.
What did you write?
Every cool profession.
Such as?
Things like the navy divers
fire fighters
wrestling athletes.
And many others.
Just wait a while. It will be ready soon.
What are you cooking?
I'm trying a new recipe.
I have been going through the recipe
since yesterday.
Hopefully you will like it.
By the way, thank you for this afternoon.
Wasn't it boring to hear me talk all day long?
It was fun.
It's been a while
since I had such a long conversation.
It made me think about many things.
What were you thinking about?
It seems that I haven't given myself
the opportunity
to understand the perspective of others.
What do you mean?
Take you for instance.
You think that your mom is wrong
for trying to match you up with guys.
But maybe your mom does not want you
to be alone, Ra.
I don't think so.
It is true
that she doesn't want me to be alone.
But it's useless if I'm with someone
who isn't right for me.
Right, I agree.
That's why I don't want you
to justify this
but at least you understand it.
Like the time your aspirations
were crossed out by your mom.
Was that wrong? I do think so.
But maybe
she wanted you to have an aspiration
which is not dangerous to you.
She is the mother elephant after all.
She is protecting her young.
Excuse me.
- Thanks, Sul.
- You're welcome. Excuse me, miss.
I want you to be the first person
to try this recipe.
If you like this,
it will be the new menu here.
Why does it have to be me?
Because I trust you.
Please. Take it with rice.
Ra?
Ra, are you alright?
Ra, are you alright?
Ra.
Mom.
Do you hate me, mom?
You said you're ashamed
to have a daughter like me.
Actually
I was ashamed of myself at that time.
When your dad left
I was very unprepared.
I was confused at having to raise you
by myself in Jakarta.
But I didn't dare to go back home.
Because I had decided to marry
the man I had chosen.
Your grandparents didn't give us
their blessing.
That's why
I don't want you to pick the wrong man.
I don't want you to be alone.
Mom.
Mom.
But I have a mother.
But when I'm gone
who will you be with?
Forgive me, dear.
Forgive your mom.
Your mom is old.
I'm a coward.
No.
Mom, listen to me.
You are not a coward.
You are brave.
Because you never left.
I'm happy to hear that.
How's your mother?
She is fine.
Is she still furious with me?
Maybe. I don't know.
If my mom hates someone,
it is a bit difficult to make up with her.
That's how mothers are.
At least now you are more free.
You don't have to pick me up
or drop me off anymore.
You no longer have to pretend
that you like me, right?
I don't have to pretend anymore.
Because I really do like you.
Do you want to
try and start everything all over again?
But how about your mom?
I know it will be difficult.
But I promise
I will speak to my mom.
Okay.
Ira.
To be continued
The bride to be really is different.
You've taken a bath early in the morning.
You smell nice too.
And your aura is getting more
More
More
The more you pull the door,
the more damaged it will become.
What's the matter with you?
What's the matter with you this morning?
I don't understand.
Don't tell me you had a fight with Marsel.
You're out of your mind.
There are many others
you can pick a fight with.
Why does it have to be Marsel?
He is annoying.
Why would I fight with another person?
What did he do?
Did he yell at you?
Did he cheat on you?
Is he some other lady's lover?
What are you talking about, mom?
There are many guys like that in the movies.
You should talk to me.
Hello, Sa?
Is that so?
Igun?
Okay, I will come now.
Okay.
In the movies, there are those
who fake incoming calls
just to avoid the conversation.
I have to go, mom.
It's raining. How will you go?
I'm ordering a taxi.
- Bring the umbrella.
- I was about to take it.
What's the matter with her?
I'm confident that I will not fail this time.
You just have to tell me
when you are going to apologize to Arman.
Wait, I don't understand this.
Why is Igun here today?
Aren't you taking leave?
I cancelled it.
I want to make up for my mistake yesterday.
Ra.
Only a donkey falls into the same pit again.
I'm not the donkey.
I'm the pit.
But a good pit.
And Ira is the donkey?
I'm sorry, Sa.
There are only two roles here.
The pit and the donkey.
- You don't get a role.
- I'm not asking for it.
Your parable is bad.
Jealous.
Don't think about it.
Wait a moment.
What? I'm scared.
Hey.
Don't look.
Who are you looking at?
Don't look there too.
It hurts.
What's the matter?
Anita is there.
So, what's the matter? Don't you know her?
Yes, but she is with another guy.
They look very intimate.
Maybe she is cheating.
- Really?
- Don't look there.
What are you doing?
Keep your position, guys.
Wait a moment.
Keep your position.
Miss Ira!
Are you with your team, Miss Ira?
Which one is Ira? Is it you?
You are not. You're a guy.
- Which one is Miss Ira?
- It's me.
I'm sorry, Miss Ira.
- Have you been waiting long?
- Not at all.
Excuse me?
We have just arrived.
Tofu and Tempe? We don't have it here.
No. I have just arrived.
Excuse me?
I have just arrived.
- You have just arrived?
- Yes, yes.
She has just arrived.
I'm sorry, miss.
In that case, you can do the coverage
with my staff here.
Please excuse me, Miss Ira.
Yes.
You have to excuse my boss.
He has difficulty hearing.
- Sorry about that.
- Okay.
Please come with me.
So that's why he was looking sad last night.
What did Ira do to Marsel?
Don't say that.
I should be the one who's asking.
What did Marsel do to Ira?
She is a girl.
But it's also possible
that she is the wild one.
That is impossible.
She will not get into a fight unless provoked.
I know her very well.
I know my son very well too.
Why are you two fighting now?
Please don't do this. We are a team, right?
When people are getting married
there are challenges.
We had our differences
even when we were already at the altar.
And for a good reason.
You were staring at the singer's behind.
I didn't mean it, dear.
You stared at her for two hours.
It was only for an hour.
Anita.
You're here too?
- I'm also here
- May I sit?
Yes.
I broke up with Marsel.
So, there is nothing wrong
with what you have just seen.
I'm sorry
but when did you break up with Marsel?
Last night.
Why?
Nothing.
You're welcome.
Excuse me.
Gun.
Your offer to apologize, is it still on?
Do you still want to apologize to Arman?
Not to Arman.
Who then?
Someone.
I want to apologize to someone.
Do you want to help me or not?
Like I said
- I'm the pit
- Can you shut up?
Just help her if you want.
I'm tired of hearing you
speak about the pit over and over.
So how?
Done.
Just tell us who do you want to apologize to.
Mom.
I'm going to meet Marsel now.
So you two have made up?
Thank God.
But why isn't he picking you up?
I called Marsel,
he said he is still taking a bath.
So we are going to meet there.
Alright then.
I'm leaving mom.
- Bye.
- Bye.
- Take care dear.
- Yes mom.
Hi Eda.
Is Marsel still taking a bath?
What?
No, he isn't.
He is not home since morning.
- What?
- Wait a moment.
Dear, where is Marsel?
Maybe he is at the cafe.
Cafe?
What cafe?
Working at the branch office, I mean.
What branch office? Today is Sunday.
Don't even try to lie to me.
Dear
I will explain this.
But please don't get angry.
To.
The light is out.
Lis.
Turn the light on.
It can't.
Samsul?
Samsul?
To?
Lis.
Don't be kidding, guys.
To?
Yanto!
Why did you turn it on?
Happy birthday
Shut up! Nobody is having a birthday.
So what is this all about?
Read this. It's an apology.
See?
Apology to you
Shut up! It's ruined now.
Everything is ruined.
Ra?
Sel.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know
that you had a bad experience
before I arrived.
I was out of line too.
Please forgive me.
As an apology, if you don't mind
could you
To, please check it out.
It's dark outside.
This is a real power outage.
Do you know that Igun planned
to bring the silver man here?
Seriously?
The silver man I was going to bring
is different.
He is not painted silver.
He is silver from birth.
- He is already silver.
- How come?
I don't know.
His parents are not silver, though.
He is ridiculous.
By the way, how did you know
that I have broken up?
Never mind.
What she said is true.
There was nothing wrong.
We broke up anyway.
She is so quick to move on with that guy.
We don't know
if she was cheating earlier.
Never mind.
It doesn't matter anymore.
Let's go.
Let's go where?
To Anita's home.
But
Don't think about it.
I mean
It won't change anything.
Yes, it won't change anything.
But you have the right to know.
Dear.
Let's talk about this properly.
Auntie, uncle. Thank you for the dinner.
I hope it is not a bother.
It's alright. It is our pleasure
to have you come for dinner.
I know that she likes to eat in the office.
- Really?
- Yes, frequently.
Let's just go.
Why?
Do you know what made me
fall in love with Anita?
It's her smile.
Like that.
I haven't seen that smile
in a very long time.
Until now.
I know that if I go there now
I will get an explanation.
But it will hurt a lot of people.
It's not worth it.
Okay.
Let's go home.
But are you alright?
I'm good.
It went quite well today.
Well?
What went well?
The surprise didn't go well.
The visit to your ex didn't go well either.
But at least we achieved the objective.
Honestly
if it weren't for
your uncompromising will
and your initiative today
I wouldn't be this relieved.
Thank you.
Marsel.
Where have you been?
I went with Ira.
- Where?
- Dear, please calm down.
There are neighbours here.
Don't try to make me calm.
You are the source of the problem here.
You should shut up, don't make a sound.
I know everything now.
Everything,
including your conspiracy with Ira.
What do you have to say about that?
And you too, Ira, you turned my son into a liar.
Watch your mouth.
Be careful with what you're saying.
It is Marsel who has turned Ira into a liar.
It was him who was secretly dating
another girl.
Why didn't you give them your blessing?
Why is it my fault now?
It is clear that it was your daughter
who asked for time to get to know each other.
Even if Ira asked,
why did your son agree to it?
That means he has no determination.
That is why you should educate a child.
Do you mean I can't take care of my child,
don't you?
You said it, not me.
Yes, but that's what you meant, right?
Repeat that again. Say it again if you dare.
You said it yourself.
Be grateful that I agreed to match my son
with your daughter.
If not, would anybody ever like your daughter?
Never mind, this match is cancelled.
I had already cancelled it earlier.
Come on, dear.
Sel, come on.
Come on.
Mom.
Mom.
Mom, please listen to me first.
Are you satisfied now?
Are you satisfied now
that your mom got yelled at?
I don't understand you.
I did this for your own good.
For my own good? Which one is it?
Mom, I told you many times.
I don't want you to match me with someone.
Have you ever listened to me?
And maybe things had to be
so hard like this
before you can understand
that I'm tired of this.
Tired of having to do whatever you want.
You wanted me to drink that bitter juice.
I drank it.
You wanted me to go on a diet.
I endured being hungry.
I even endured being matched randomly
That was because you are still single.
How old are you?
You should be married by now.
What for?
So that my husband will leave me too
like you, mom?
I'm embarrassed.
I'm embarrassed to have a daughter like you.
The word of God for us today is
the good relationship
between parent and children
is to respect each other.
A child must obey his/her parent.
Parents must love the child.
Love each other.
Respect each other.
So that there will be
peace and prosperity.
That is
what God asks from us.
Have you tried to talk to her first?
I think it's funny though.
Our intention to buy time
so that we could find love for ourselves .
ended up with us losing love.
Do you know what is even funnier?
What?
You met your prospective match here.
And my prospective match
broke up with me here.
I think the topic is getting heavy.
I agree.
Let's find another topic.
So, we can move on.
Move on, move on.
I think the place is at fault.
Do you know why we always talk
about the same thing?
Because we always meet in this place.
Yes.
Ra.
Do you want to go somewhere someday?
Where to?
Sel, stop it.
Let's take another break.
I want to take a break. I can't go on.
We already took four breaks, Ra.
Yes, we have been running for an hour.
Ra, it's only been 15 minutes.
Really? Only 15 minutes?
Yes.
It feels like an hour.
Wait a moment.
Are you trying to mock me?
No, no.
Should we stop now?
It's alright.
We agreed that you would choose the first destination.
But let's not run like this.
My body is in shock.
Ra, let me tell you.
When I'm stressed out, I go and exercise.
Maybe it will suit you too.
You don't exercise much, do you?
What was your last sport activity?
Chess, carom?
You are so annoying.
Yes, just keep on taunting me.
The point is
I'm not trying to make you thinner.
I'm trying to make you healthier.
Let's go. It's only 45 minutes to go.
Sel!
No, it's not that far away. Come on.
Okay, but I will pick
the destination after this.
Yes, where do you want go to?
You'll see.
Okay, let's go.
- Sel.
- Come on.
Let's take a break, Sel.
Ra, we have just restarted.
Sel
Thank you.
Are the dumplings really that good?
That you had to take us here.
It seems this place is really special.
The dumpling is tasty.
But that is not the reason we came here.
So what is?
Actually, this place is kind of
an escape for me.
When I was little
I always came here
whenever I was feeling down.
It just so happens
that this place is near my house.
You call this place near to your house?
It's so far away from your house.
I meant my house back then,
when my dad was still around.
I'm sorry.
I was not aware of that.
My condolences.
Who said my dad has passed away?
You said, when your dad was still around.
It means your dad is not around anymore.
So he has passed away, right?
He doesn't have to be dead before it is assumed
that he isn't around anymore.
Which one was your house?
That one.
Right in front of us.
The brown one, number nine.
Are you sure
that Arman isn’t with you
because you proposed to him first?
And not because of these things?
You are not Arman, right?
I can do that too.
Your house looks quite cozy.
It was cozy in the beginning.
Up until one day when I heard
my dad telling my mother
that he didn't need her anymore.
My dad went out through that door
and never returned.
Sorry to hear that.
It's okay, it's over.
What isn't over is the after effect
for the mother elephant.
Mom likes to be bossy now.
She likes to control things.
She is just like dad now.
She must be.
I remember
when I was given an assignment
from school.
I was asked to write down my aspirations.
That night,
I proudly presented my aspirations
to the mother elephant.
And do you know what was her response?
What?
She crossed out everything that I had written.
What did you write?
Every cool profession.
Such as?
Things like the navy divers
fire fighters
wrestling athletes.
And many others.
Just wait a while. It will be ready soon.
What are you cooking?
I'm trying a new recipe.
I have been going through the recipe
since yesterday.
Hopefully you will like it.
By the way, thank you for this afternoon.
Wasn't it boring to hear me talk all day long?
It was fun.
It's been a while
since I had such a long conversation.
It made me think about many things.
What were you thinking about?
It seems that I haven't given myself
the opportunity
to understand the perspective of others.
What do you mean?
Take you for instance.
You think that your mom is wrong
for trying to match you up with guys.
But maybe your mom does not want you
to be alone, Ra.
I don't think so.
It is true
that she doesn't want me to be alone.
But it's useless if I'm with someone
who isn't right for me.
Right, I agree.
That's why I don't want you
to justify this
but at least you understand it.
Like the time your aspirations
were crossed out by your mom.
Was that wrong? I do think so.
But maybe
she wanted you to have an aspiration
which is not dangerous to you.
She is the mother elephant after all.
She is protecting her young.
Excuse me.
- Thanks, Sul.
- You're welcome. Excuse me, miss.
I want you to be the first person
to try this recipe.
If you like this,
it will be the new menu here.
Why does it have to be me?
Because I trust you.
Please. Take it with rice.
Ra?
Ra, are you alright?
Ra, are you alright?
Ra.
Mom.
Do you hate me, mom?
You said you're ashamed
to have a daughter like me.
Actually
I was ashamed of myself at that time.
When your dad left
I was very unprepared.
I was confused at having to raise you
by myself in Jakarta.
But I didn't dare to go back home.
Because I had decided to marry
the man I had chosen.
Your grandparents didn't give us
their blessing.
That's why
I don't want you to pick the wrong man.
I don't want you to be alone.
Mom.
Mom.
But I have a mother.
But when I'm gone
who will you be with?
Forgive me, dear.
Forgive your mom.
Your mom is old.
I'm a coward.
No.
Mom, listen to me.
You are not a coward.
You are brave.
Because you never left.
I'm happy to hear that.
How's your mother?
She is fine.
Is she still furious with me?
Maybe. I don't know.
If my mom hates someone,
it is a bit difficult to make up with her.
That's how mothers are.
At least now you are more free.
You don't have to pick me up
or drop me off anymore.
You no longer have to pretend
that you like me, right?
I don't have to pretend anymore.
Because I really do like you.
Do you want to
try and start everything all over again?
But how about your mom?
I know it will be difficult.
But I promise
I will speak to my mom.
Okay.
Ira.
To be continued