Hatori Imas
Competition begins

"Ai the Vey why do you often play at home?" I asked in my heart. I was confused, why the tea Vey often play at home, even though my house is ugly and never served alias served food.

"Assalamualaik." The sound of people greeting in front of the house. I rushed forward to open the door. "Wa'alaikumussalam warahmatulli wabarokaatu." Answer me while opening the door.

"Ehh, ceu Epon, aya naon what's up, ceu?" I asked while smiling sweetly.

"Eh, neng Imas. Is there a mother, neng?" Ceu Epon is looking for my mother. Ceu Epon is Ujang's mother who happens to work as a farmer working on other people's rice fields.

"Okay, noju kapasar aka again keasar, ceu Epon. What was? I'll tell Mom when I get home." I answered with a pity and wanted to know.

"Punten, Neng Imas. Ceu Epon wants Eel pesen to?"

"Ahh, so Ceu Epon wants to order an eel," I replied to Ceu Epon with a smile. "Of course you can, Ceu. My mother was very good at cooking eels. How many pounds does Ceu Epon want?"

Ceu Epon thought for a moment, then replied, "Eelut lives, Neng Imas. If you can, 3 pounds, that's enough for our family."

I nodded in understanding. "hehehehe. Kirain The eel matures, Fine, Ceu. Imas tanya later to Mother when she came home from the market. But, if Eel lives then why should Mother be the same? don't you think the eel's mah Imas, Ceu?" My answer is a bit confused.

Ceu Epon smiled at my words. "Neng Imas, although the eel is alive, but to cook it still requires special skills. Your mother is good at cooking eels, so please Epon all want to ask how to cook good and true Eels."

I nodded in understanding. "OK, Ceu. I'll tell mom later when she gets home from the market."

Ceu Epon smiled with satisfaction. "Thank you, Neng Imas. Eceu was happy to get a fresh eel and the recipe."

When we were talking, I suddenly thought of something. "Well, that's the one who used to make Vey play at my house" I muttered inwardly. I remember that my mother used to cook eel, a delicious dish for my family. Incidentally, my mother was very good at cooking eels and often received orders from neighbors and friends.

"Ok, fix that Vey's been here a lot because of Eel addiction." I said steady and pede. "Later at night I have to find a lot of Eels, because ceu Epon pesennya quite well, until 3kg." I plan to set out to find Eel after Isya Prayer.

After the Isya Prayer, I get ready to go to the rice fields. I was prepared by wearing a complete Armor like a big bucket, kite thread and bait. The boots I forgot to wear. "Buuuu, Imas to leave for Eel first yaa.." I say goodbye to my mother.

With passion and enthusiasm, I set out to the fields to look for eels. I walked carefully along the edge of the rice field, looking for signs of eels like tiny burrows or movements in the water. I hope to find enough eels to fulfill Ceu Epon's order.

It didn't take long, I managed to find some eel burrows that signified their existence. Carefully, I used a large bucket to collect the eels hiding in the mud. I tried not to make too much noise so that the eel would not be surprised and dodged.

After some time searching, I managed to gather enough live eels to fulfill Ceu Epon's order. My bucket is full of eels moving around in it. I was happy and satisfied with my catch.

Back home, I placed the eel-filled bucket in a safe place and made sure they remained in good shape. I washed myself and prepared for bed, eagerly waiting for the morning to hand the eel over to Ceu Epon.

The next morning, I woke up excited. After preparing the living eel in a suitable container, I wrapped it neatly and prepared to give it to Ceu Epon.

When Ceu Epon came to the house, I happily gave him the living eel I had caught. Ceu Epon smiled happily and thanked him. "Thank you very much, Neng Imas. Eceu is very happy with your catch. Our family will definitely enjoy this fresh eel dish."

Ceu Epon nodded sincerely. "Thank you, Neng Imas. You and your family are good neighbors. May God bless you."

Ceu Epon suddenly left just like that. "Ceu, please Epon." I called him many times.

"Eh, Yes Neng. What's up?" Ceu Epon turned his body with a face of confusion.

"Ai Eceu won't pay?" I asked while laughing.

Ceu Epon came running back to me. "Astagfirullah, sorry neng Eceu forgot. You know, it's old." Ceu Epon looks shy while reaching for his pocket.

I smiled broadly at Ceu Epon who was shocked and embarrassed to forget to pay. "It's okay, Ceu. It was just a joke from Imas," I said with a light laugh. "Actually, there is no need to pay. Amas is happy to be able to help and share with neighbors. This is a small gift from Imas to the Ceu Epon family."

Ceu Epon still looks a little awkward. "Thank you, Neng Imas. But it is not good if eceu does not give something as a thank you, Eceu is not asking. Eceu has some vegetables and fruit from the garden. Might be a token of gratitude from eceu."

I nodded and smiled. "OK, Ceu. If Ceu Epon wants to give you something, we accept it with pleasure. But remember, neighbors do not always have to give and receive in material form. We can help each other and share without having to count."

Ceu Epon nodded in agreement. "You're right, Neng Imas."

We smiled at each other and hugged each other as a sign of friendship and togetherness. Although my house is simple, but the relationship with the neighbors makes it a warm and loving place.

After that, Ceu Epon came home with some vegetables and fruit from their garden as a thank you. I am so happy and grateful for all these experiences.

Just as I was about to enter the house, Vey suddenly appeared while calling my name very slowly. "Gold.. Garnish."

"Eh, you're Vey. What's up?" I asked while giving a smile. "You know my mother's cooking eel?"

"No, no, no." Vey answered nervously. "I'm just here to see you, Imas." Vey reaffirmed her intentions and purpose in my house.

I felt a little shocked to hear Vey say that he just wanted to see me. My mind immediately recalled the question that had appeared in my heart, "Ai the Vey why do you often play at home?" I became more and more curious and wanted to know what Vey really wanted to say.

"What do you want to talk about, Vey?" ask me with curiosity that is getting stronger.

Vey took a deep breath before answering. "Gold, I'm actually..."

Vey had not had time to finish his sentence suddenly Ujang came carrying a packet of cucumbers. "Gold, it's my mama said her cucumber missed." Ujang gave the cucumber while glancing cynically at Vey.

"What did Vey do here?" Ujang thought in his heart.