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Gina is a busy housewife who cares for her husband and two children. She always wakes up early to prepare breakfast, take the kids to school, and clean the house. Her husband, Jaya, is an employee at a large company who often works overtime and comes home late at night. Gina rarely has time for herself, let alone for fun.
One day, Gina received news that her old friend, Laila, was visiting from out of town. Gina had been Laila's best friend since high school, but they had not communicated for a long time due to their busy schedules. Gina felt happy and excited to see Laila again. She planned to take Laila to their favorite places, such as malls, cinemas, and parks.
However, Gina's plan did not go smoothly. Her first child, Luthfi, was sick with a fever and had to be treated at home. Her second child, Yunita, had a lot of assignments from school and needed Gina's help. Her husband, Jaya, also received an important project from his boss and had to work extra hard. Gina felt overwhelmed and couldn't bear to leave her family.
Finally, Gina decided to cancel her plans with Laila. She called Laila and apologized profusely. Laila understood Gina's situation and didn't get angry. She said she would still come to Gina's house and spend time with Gina and her family. Gina was relieved and thanked Laila.
When Laila arrived, Gina welcomed her warmly. They hugged and talked about their lives. Laila is also friendly and caring to Luthfi, Yunita, and Jaya. She helped Gina take care of Luthfi, guided Yunita with her assignments, and encouraged Jaya to work. Gina was happy and touched to see Laila so caring.
Gina and Laila also had time to chat in the living room, watching TV and drinking tea. They laughed and reminisced about their good times. They also shared stories about their current challenges and dreams. They felt close and comfortable with each other like no distance and time was separating them.
Gina realized that the time she spent with Laila was precious. She doesn't need to go to fancy places or do interesting things to have fun. What matters is that she can be with the person she loves and fill her time with happiness. Gina is grateful to God for the gift of time she has. She hopes she can always appreciate and utilize time well.
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