Matahari pagi bersinar cerah di langit Sumatra.

The morning sun shone brightly in the skies of Sumatra.

Udara terasa lembab dan hangat.

The air felt humid and warm.

Di tengah hutan yang lebat, tiga saudara—Arif, Dewi, dan Budi—berjalan perlahan menyusuri jalan setapak kecil yang hampir tertutup oleh dedaunan.

In the midst of the dense forest, three siblings—Arif, Dewi, and Budi—walked slowly along a narrow path almost covered by leaves.

Mereka bertekad untuk mencapai rumah leluhur mereka sebelum Hari Lebaran.

They were determined to reach their ancestral home before Hari Lebaran.

Arif adalah kakak tertua.

Arif was the eldest.

Dia memimpin perjalanan ini, merasa tanggung jawab ada di pundaknya untuk memenuhi keinginan orang tua mereka yang telah tiada.

He led the journey, feeling the responsibility on his shoulders to fulfill the wishes of their deceased parents.

Namun, di dalam hatinya, Arif menginginkan kebebasan.

However, in his heart, Arif longed for freedom.

Sementara itu, Dewi yang selalu optimis mengikuti di belakang.

Meanwhile, the always optimistic Dewi followed behind.

Dia sering merasa diabaikan, tetapi semangatnya tetap tinggi.

She often felt overlooked, but her spirit remained high.

Budi, sang adik bungsu, penuh rasa ingin tahu, tetapi juga kadang-kadang merasa tidak yakin dengan tempatnya dalam keluarga.

Budi, the youngest sibling, was full of curiosity but sometimes was unsure about his place in the family.

Mereka berhenti sejenak di sebuah tanah lapang kecil.

They paused for a moment in a small clearing.

Arif mengamati peta usangnya.

Arif examined his worn map.

"Kalau kita lewat sini," katanya sambil menunjuk jalan yang lebih kecil dan penuh semak belukar, "kita bisa tiba lebih cepat.

"If we go this way," he said, pointing to a smaller and bush-covered path, "we can arrive faster."

" Dewi mendekat, "Tapi mungkin lebih berbahaya.

Dewi moved closer, "But it might be more dangerous."

" Budi melihat ke atas, menatap tajuk pohon yang tinggi.

Budi looked up, staring at the tall tree canopies.

"Kita bisa tersesat.

"We could get lost."

"Perjalanan berlanjut.

The journey continued.

Hutan semakin padat, dan suara binatang hutan mulai terdengar dari berbagai arah.

The forest grew denser, and the sounds of jungle animals began echoing from all directions.

Rasa lelah menggerogoti mereka, dan jalan mulai terasa lebih sulit.

Fatigue gnawed at them, and the path started to feel more challenging.

Arif mulai merasa tertekan dengan tanggung jawab.

Arif began to feel pressured by the responsibility.

Dewi mencoba menghibur adik-adiknya dengan cerita-cerita lucu dari masa kecil mereka, namun kecemasan tak kunjung pergi.

Dewi tried to cheer her siblings with funny stories from their childhood, but the anxiety lingered.

Tak jauh dari sana, sebuah sungai kecil mengalir tenang.

Not far from there, a small river flowed gently.

Mereka berhenti di tepi, melepaskan sejenak beban di bahu.

They stopped by the edge, momentarily releasing the burden on their shoulders.

Di sini, ketegangan memuncak.

Here, the tension peaked.

"Kenapa kita harus ke sini sekarang?

"Why do we have to come here now?"

" tanya Budi frustrasi.

asked Budi in frustration.

"Apa tidak ada cara lain untuk menghormati mereka?

"Isn't there another way to honor them?"

"Arif menghela napas panjang.

Arif sighed deeply.

"Ini bukan soal cara," katanya lirih.

"It's not about the way," he said softly.

"Ini tentang siapa kita, dari mana kita berasal.

"It's about who we are, where we come from.

Orang tua kita ingin kita tahu itu, dan aku ingin kita melakukan ini bersama.

Our parents wanted us to know that, and I want us to do this together."

"Keheningan menyelimuti mereka.

Silence enveloped them.

Dewi akhirnya berbicara, "Dan kita memang bersama-samakan sekarang?

Dewi finally spoke, "And we are together now, aren't we?

Itu yang terpenting.

That's what's important."

" Arif menatap Dewi, melihat kebijaksanaan dalam kesederhanaannya.

Arif looked at Dewi, seeing wisdom in her simplicity.

"Kamu benar," ujarnya akhirnya, senyum kecil muncul di wajahnya.

"You're right," he finally said, a small smile appearing on his face.

Setelah beristirahat dan mengisi tenaga, mereka melanjutkan perjalanan.

After resting and recharging their energy, they continued the journey.

Bersama-sama mereka saling menguatkan, dan akhirnya, menjelang malam mereka tiba di rumah leluhur.

Together, they strengthened each other, and finally, by evening, they arrived at the ancestral home.

Cahaya senja membalut rumah itu, memancarkan kehangatan yang menyambut.

The twilight wrapped the house, emitting a warmth that welcomed them.

Di rumah leluhur, mereka menggelar tikar untuk memulai upacara sederhana.

At the ancestral home, they laid out a mat to start a simple ceremony.

Budi menyalakan lilin kecil, dan Arif membacakan doa bagi orang tua yang telah berpulang.

Budi lit a small candle, and Arif recited prayers for the departed parents.

Dewi duduk di antara mereka, merasa lebih dihargai dan diakui.

Dewi sat between them, feeling more appreciated and acknowledged.

Ketiganya merasakan kedamaian baru, dan rasa persaudaraan semakin kuat di antara mereka.

The three of them felt a new peace, and the sense of brotherhood grew stronger among them.

Di akhir perjalanan ini, Arif menyadari bahwa kekuatan sejati ada pada keluarga.

At the end of this journey, Arif realized that true strength lies in family.

Dewi merasa lebih dihargai, dan Budi merasakan kepercayaan diri yang baru.

Dewi felt more appreciated, and Budi experienced newfound confidence.

Hutan Sumatra mengembalikan mereka kepada akar mereka, mengikat mereka lebih erat dari sebelumnya.

The Sumatra forest brought them back to their roots, binding them closer than ever.

Lebaran kali ini, mereka belajar tentang arti sebenarnya dari kebersamaan.

This Lebaran, they learned the true meaning of togetherness.