My babysitter Maduku
Chapter 18

What Dodi was worried about became a reality. Arini fell ill and now she is just lying weakly on her bed. He stared sadly at Azkia who often cried because she missed a hug from him.

"Azkia's a pinter, yeah! Later if you are healthy, you must accompany Azkia again, really," said Arini while stroking the soft cheek of Azkia who is now in Dodi's arms.

"Your medicine's been drunk, isn't it, sweetie?" ask Dodi.

"Already, Mas. Yes, hopefully in one, two days I can return to my activities as before. I couldn't bear to see Azkia" said Arini, who closed her eyes.

Dodi's face looked anxious and confused. Actually he was confused where to leave little Azkia when he worked later. While Bu Nining had warned him not to leave Azkia to him.

"Don't leave Azkia to me. I don't want to! Tuh, look! Your young wife fell ill from exhaustion to take care of her. Especially this old me! There I'm dying right away if you leave him to me." That's what Bu Nining told Dodi.

Suddenly they have guests. Bu Ria Setiawan, the mother of Hendra who wanted to visit Arini at that time. After getting permission from Bu Nining, Bu Ria immediately headed for Arini's room with various kinds of fruit in her hands.

"How's Arini doing?" bu Ria asked Dodi who was still standing by their bed while holding little Azkia.

"It's still like yesterday, Mom. Even though yesterday the doctor had been beheaded in front of the alley and he said the same, Arini is indeed exhausted," replied Dodi with an anxious face.

Ms. Ria exhaled heavily while walking towards the bed, where Arini lay weakly. He put the fruit he brought on the nightstand then sat by the bed.

"Arini," said Bu Ria while stroking the top of her head.

Arini opened her eyes and smiled. "Bu Ria's. Thank you, Ma. Ready to see Arini" he said.

"Together, Son. Oh yeah, what about your baby? If you don't mind, I'm willing to take care of her for a while until Arini is completely healed" said Bu Ria with a warm smile staring at Dodi and Arini alternately.

Arini and Dodi looked at each other. Actually, Dodi feels very helpful if Bu Ria is really willing to take care of Azkia for a while. However, deep down, Dodi also felt ashamed and afraid of distressing the woman.

Ms. Ria laughed softly while stroking Arini's hand which still felt warm. "Yes, no, son. This mother has no job. Cook and take care of the house, everything Mbok does. After all our house will be very close" replied Ms. Ria.

Arini smiled too. He was relieved because he finally found an angel without wings who was willing to help him without wanting anything in return. "Thank you very much, Mom. I really owe it to Mom" Arini said.

"Together, Arini. I'm happy to be able to help you" he replied.

That day Azkia was entrusted to Bu Ria for a while until Arini was completely healed and able to move as usual. However, only during the day. In the afternoon, Dodi returns to pick him up because he can still take care of him.

After this incident, Dodi had an idea. Suddenly he wants to find a Baby Sitter who can help Arini take care of little Azkia so they do not need to bother others.

"Oh yes, dear. I have an idea, what if we're looking for a Baby Sitter who can help you take care of little Azkia?" dodi asked Arini who was still lying in bed.

Arini seemed to be thinking hard. "It's best not to, Mom. Arini can still take care of her herself. If Mas pays for Baby Sitter services, it means that Mas's spending is increasing again, right?" answer Arini.

"It's okay, Arini-" Dodi said, Miss Nining interrupted her words.

"What's? Baby Sitter again?!" peekkik Bu Nining who suddenly just entered into their room with an annoyed face. "Paying Baby Sitter is cheap?! You've wasted money caring for a baby whose origins are unclear and now you want to pay for Baby Sitter services again?" continued Bu Nining while crossing her arms to the chest.

Dodi scratched his head that was not itchy. He could already imagine how Bu Nining would react, if the middle-aged woman knew about the idea.

"But, Mom! Take a look now, because Arini is sick, inevitably we have to leave Azkia to Bu Ria. It means that we have inadvertently troubled others. I don't want to be like that, Mom. I'm ashamed," said Dodi.

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