Journey to Borobudur: A Family's Path to Understanding

Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Journey to Borobudur: A Family's Path to Understanding
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Story Transcript:

Id: Rumah keluarga besar itu dipenuhi kesibukan.
En: The big family's house was filled with activity.

Id: Suara riuh rendah persiapan bergaung di setiap sudut ruangan.
En: The lively sound of preparations echoed in every corner of the room.

Id: Aroma masakan tradisional Indonesia menguar dari dapur, membawa suasana hangat dan nyaman.
En: The aroma of traditional Indonesian dishes wafted from the kitchen, bringing a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Id: Di ruang keluarga, Rina sedang memeriksa daftar barang yang perlu dibawa untuk perjalanan ke Borobudur.
En: In the living room, Rina was checking the list of items to bring for the trip to Borobudur.

Id: Di sebelahnya, Ayu tampak tidak terlalu bersemangat, sesekali menghela napas panjang.
En: Next to her, Ayu didn't seem too enthusiastic, occasionally letting out a long sigh.

Id: "Damar, sudah siap belum baju kamu?
En: "Damar, have you prepared your clothes yet?

Id: Kita berangkat pagi-pagi esok," tanya Rina sambil tetap fokus pada daftarnya.
En: We're leaving early tomorrow morning," asked Rina while still focusing on her list.

Id: "Sudah, Kak," jawab Damar singkat, asyik memainkan ponsel di tangannya.
En: "Yes, Sis," Damar replied briefly, engrossed in playing with the phone in his hand.

Id: Dia selalu menghindari keributan, lebih memilih damai meskipun kadang terlihat kurang peduli.
En: He always avoided noise, preferring peace, though sometimes he seemed indifferent.

Id: Rina menghampiri Ayu yang duduk di sofa dengan wajah masam.
En: Rina approached Ayu, who sat on the sofa with a sullen face.

Id: "Ayu, kamu kenapa?
En: "Ayu, what's wrong?

Id: Kok tidak semangat mau ke Borobudur?
En: Why aren't you excited about going to Borobudur?"

Id: "Ayu mendesah, "Harus ya?
En: Ayu sighed, "Do I have to?

Id: Aku sudah janji mau ketemu teman-teman.
En: I already promised to meet my friends.

Id: Aku merasa perjalanan ini cuma buang-buang waktu.
En: I feel like this trip is just a waste of time."

Id: "Rina duduk di sebelah Ayu, mencoba memahami perasaannya.
En: Rina sat next to Ayu, trying to understand her feelings.

Id: "Aku tahu kamu ingin bersama teman-temanmu.
En: "I know you want to be with your friends.

Id: Tapi perjalanan ini penting buat kita.
En: But this trip is important for us.

Id: Kapan lagi kita bisa menghabiskan waktu bareng?
En: When else can we spend time together?"

Id: "Mata Ayu berkaca-kaca, suaranya mulai bergetar, "Kalian tidak pernah mengerti aku.
En: Ayu's eyes watered, her voice started to tremble, "You guys never understand me.

Id: Aku selalu dipaksa mengikuti apa yang kalian mau.
En: I'm always forced to go along with what you want."

Id: "Percakapan mereka semakin tegang.
En: Their conversation grew more tense.

Id: "Bukan begitu, Ayu.
En: "It's not like that, Ayu.

Id: Kami peduli padamu.
En: We care about you.

Id: Aku cuma ingin kita lebih dekat, biar nggak saling menjauh," kata Rina lembut, berusaha menahan emosinya.
En: I just want us to be closer, so we don't drift apart," said Rina gently, trying to control her emotions.

Id: Setelah beberapa menit hening, Ayu angkat bicara, "Aku kadang merasa tidak diacuhkan, Kak.
En: After a few minutes of silence, Ayu spoke up, "Sometimes I feel...