Rock and Tom were finally ready to leave for the city!
Would their decision to sell their valuable assets bring them the success they dreamed of in the city? Nobody knew.
For now, it remained a mystery.
That afternoon, the two of them had changed into different clothes. Although the outfits they wore this time were far from elegant or glamorous, they had no other choice. They had completely forgotten that upon arriving, they would have to help Uncle Mamik with his work.
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"Why didn't you remind me, Tom? Weren't we supposed to help Uncle Mamik this morning? Look at what happened to our glowing clothes. They're dirty now!" Rock complained.
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"Sorry, I forgot too. Well... no matter how much we blame each other, our clothes are already dirty anyway," Tom replied.
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Even though they argued, it was pointless. What had happened could not be undone. Their special clothes were now covered in dirt.
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"There's one thing that keeps bothering me. Where did Uncle Mamik go? He has been gone for such a long time," Rock muttered.
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"What if he tricked us?" Tom answered nervously.
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"I don't know. Let's just wait," Rock continued.
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The afternoon was slowly turning into evening, yet Uncle Mamik had still not returned home. Meanwhile, Rock and Tom could barely hide their impatience to finally depart for the city.
Rock kept remembering the words of the villagers. They said that the capital city of the nation was called Metropolitan—a massive city, a wonderful place to seek wealth, and the greatest destination for those who chased their dreams.
"Before you leave, it's better for both of you to have your evening meal first," Mrs. Tutuk said.
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Mrs. Tutuk asked them to eat once again, but Rock and Tom politely refused, saying that they were already very full.
In truth, they would not have minded if the food was wrapped and brought along for the journey. So, Mrs. Tutuk packed the food specially for the two young bachelors who were eager and excited to chase their dreams in the city.
Before their departure, Mrs. Tutuk gave them a piece of advice. She said that the city was filled with all kinds of people—some were dishonest, some used others for their own benefit, and some appeared kind while hiding bad intentions.
Deep inside her heart, Mrs. Tutuk had her doubts. Could these two carefree young men truly survive their adventure and find a better life in the city?
After all, there were countless obstacles and challenges awaiting those who wished to succeed in a great city.
Suddenly, memories of her past life in the city came back to her. Back then, she had worked as an employee in a thread factory. She remembered how hard she had struggled to earn money and how exhausting it was to work from early morning until late afternoon.
She fought every day just to survive in the big city. However, those burdens no longer felt heavy after she married the love of her life, Uncle Mamik, the vegetable merchant.
Mrs. Tutuk and Uncle Mamik lived a simple life in the village with enough money to meet their needs. Whenever problems came, they did not fall into despair or panic. Instead, they faced every difficulty together and searched for solutions.
For some reason, that afternoon Mrs. Tutuk suddenly remembered the moment when her husband scolded his own nephew. The young man had been lazy and refused to work. In truth, he was a truly lazy person, even though his parents owned a cake shop at the edge of Metropolitan City.
However, the nephew became lost and directionless. He chose to stay inside the house, avoided socializing, rarely talked with neighbors, and became extremely quiet.
He was often criticized and yelled at by Uncle Mamik. But instead of becoming more open-minded, his condition became worse. He withdrew even further and found it harder to interact with other people.
Every day, he stayed alone in his room and spent his time daydreaming. He only came outside at night, when the village had become silent.
Actually, Mrs. Tutuk was worried about her nephew's condition. But what else could she do? Everything was in the hands of his parents.
She worried about what would happen if his parents were no longer around. Would he be able to live independently, considering he was their only child?
As her thoughts became darker and more concerning, the sound of her husband's truck engine suddenly brought her back to reality.
Outside, Uncle Mamik was busy with Rock and Tom, tying ropes around the corners of the truck so that the cabbages, carrots, and other orders would remain secure inside the truck bed.
Then Mrs. Tutuk suddenly remembered something.
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"Oh, right..."
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She had to pack food for Rock and Tom.
In a hurry, Mrs. Tutuk walked back into the house.
Meanwhile, that very afternoon, the three of them remained busy. Rock and Tom carefully followed Uncle Mamik's instructions as he ordered them to secure the goods with extra caution.
Uncle Mamik was the kind of man who always made sure that everything ran smoothly and that no problems occurred. He was the type of merchant who ensured his customers were satisfied and his business remained successful. He was also dedicated and responsible in every step of his work.
At around half past three in the afternoon, the three of them were still busy tying ropes around every corner of the truck. Meanwhile, the sun slowly moved toward the western horizon. In just a few more hours, the sun would leave the afternoon behind, and night would finally arrive.
Would Rock and Tom truly be ready? At this moment, we witnessed Rock, Tom, and Uncle Mamik struggling with their final preparations for the journey to the city.
Suddenly, while the three of them were occupied with their work, Mrs. Tutuk came carrying a package of food and asked where it should be placed.
Uncle Mamik was surprised. It was unusual for his wife to prepare a travel meal for him.
However, after Mrs. Tutuk explained further, he realized that the food was actually prepared for Rock and Tom's journey. Upon hearing that, Uncle Mamik fell silent.
Rock suggested an idea that the package should be tied beside their large suitcase.
Without hesitation, Mrs. Tutuk tied it to the suitcase. This delicious food was prepared especially for Rock and Tom. Remember, this was not ordinary food. It was a traditional village snack that could only be found in their hometown.
It was brought especially for them as a companion on their long journey to the city.
The evening sky was incredibly clear. Birds flew across the orange-colored heavens, spreading their wings as they glided freely through the air, as if they were also returning to their nests.
The afternoon breeze greeted every living creature with its freshness. Especially in this village, everything felt peaceful and calming.
This afternoon's activities beautifully portrayed the charm of rural life—a world made of small hamlets, green grass, and colorful flowers touched by the crimson glow of sunset.
The sky was painted in shades of orange, and its golden-red radiance enchanted the entire earth. The sun seemed to comfort every soul beneath it with its magnificent evening light.
In the distance, village children could be seen playing happily in front of the village hall. They were so cheerful and innocent, too young to understand the sorrow hidden behind this fading afternoon.
The atmosphere of the countryside was truly beautiful, peaceful, and filled with tranquility.
Finally, the three of them enjoyed the meal together.
Rock and Tom sat in the front seats of the truck. If you looked closely, you could see the innocence in their faces. These two young cats were eager to begin an adventure in the beautiful, vast, and captivating city known as Metropolitan City.
As their dreams soared high and slowly prepared to become reality on this very afternoon, the truck suddenly trembled as its engine came to life and began to warm up.
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