100 Days of Being a Widow

Part 79. first client: Merry

Rania let out a long sigh and threw it away slowly, this way she felt powerful to expel the nervous feeling that now dominates her. Slowly the nervous feeling decreases. Rania reads the do'a in her heart, then knocks on Ms. Martha's door.

"Please enter...."

Speak from behind the door. Rania opened the door slowly.

"Excuse me Mom, I'm Rania".

"Oh yes please come in"

Say short curly-haired women with a slightly full body stature. His height is about 160cm with a weight of 50 kg. Martha's mother Rania knows is a divorce lawyer. Sometimes he did not receive a penny payment on clients he considered incapable, such as victims of the KDRT and housewives who were dumped by her husband.

Ms. Martha has a very professional team of lawyers. In his lawyer's company he put a high rate for those who can afford to pay, and free for those who can not afford it. Such is the cross subsidy that he runs so that his NGO can still run and get an injection of funds. Ms. Martha once got a 3 billion grant from a female CEO, because she had been able to expose her husband's affair with her personal secretary, and won Gono gini over a mining company. From the grant money, Ms. Martha can provide capital funding assistance for 100 widows who are economically unable to divorce. In Bu Martha's team also involved psychologists who became partners. Those who consult the law, will also get psychological services to help provide a spirit of life for those facing divorce.

Ms. Martha's heart was moved, because she was the child of a divorce victim. Her mother struggled alone to raise her children to college.

Rania sat quietly. He sat opposite Ms. Martha who was wearing a black suit at the time.

"Good morning, Miss Rania, how are you...?"

"Thank God for the good news, ma'am"

"Who did you come with this morning?"

Rania replied with a slight hesitation.

"With my husband".

"Oh you're married again?"

Rania replied with a nod.

"good. It is a panacea for healing psychic trauma resulting from divorce. I pray that your marriage now runs happily and lovingly".

A warm welcome from Bu Marta, made the tension that had controlled Rania, softened. He was relaxed to talk to Ms. Martha.

"I will explain how volunteers work for the victims of this divorce.the brand he will give clients.This client will be observed first by a psychologist. The bold task is to provide psychologist support in the field of monitoring them and reporting them to psychologists. The courage that ever rise from a divorce can use his experience how to heal from the problems that are being faced. However, Ms. Rania will also provide training on traumatic handling commonly experienced by divorce victims. Given the effects of trauma due to divorce are different for each person. Of course, the handling is different".

Rania wisely listened to the explanation from Miss Martha.

Ma'am Marta then continued her explanation.

"Bu Rani will get compensation in the form of vehicle facilities, and also pulses to facilitate communication, then compensation money in accordance with the financial condition of the institution considering we are a non-profit institution. How Ms Rania do you agree with the working system of NGO Sehati?".

"As a victim of divorce, of course I want to help those who are victims like me, to be able to rise from adversity and find happiness even though alone. I accepted your offer to join the NGO Sehati".

"thank you for the courage to join the Sehati NGO team. Hopefully, Rania's good intentions to help divorce victims can help them in survival after divorce".

Said Bu Marta closing their conversation.before Rania left the place, Rania was given a document where it was written the name of a client named Merry Sahara.

Merry Sahara is a housewife who has been married for 10 years but has not been given any children. Various efforts have been made to be able to get offspring but have not been given. Merry and her husband agree to adopt a daughter who is now in Merry's care. Unfortunately it was later discovered that her husband's behavior changed drastically.His husband rarely went home, although he returned home only to meet the economic needs of Merry and her adopted son. then her husband would go again for a few days. Merry began to hear rumors from her husband's coworkers that her husband had a new wife.

Merry feels betrayed.The beginning that has been made was violated by her husband.send began to feel stress because people blame her who is unable to give offspring to her husband. Until it is very natural that her husband remarried to another woman in the hope of getting offspring.

Merry is actually a young doctor who decided to bed rest from her work for the last 3 years just to struggle to get pregnant. at this time their psychological condition is very shaken because she has found a lot of evidence of her husband's affair. Should he divorce or continue his marriage. Remembering this day of loving her husband so much, they have been dating since sitting in high school, and the one she knows her husband is very kind to her.

Rania was taught to provide gradual mentoring to her clients. Rania is notoriously intelligent, able to digest what she has to do to her clients steadily and she accepts the case of her first client.

Rania with great excitement came out of the room of Ms. Martha. through the hallway that she had passed with a feeling of great enthusiasm. outside there was Jean who also saw and felt the spirit that Rania had, he hoped his wife could be useful to others.

***

when we get home. Rania immediately opened her laptop.Yes then made a design of handling and mentoring Merry.

for the first meeting stage and he will form a bond between himself and Merry. yes really hope they can feel comfortable with him. if Meri is comfortable then what she will say to her client is easy to accept.

that same day Rania immediately contacted Merry via a short message to WhatsApp.

"Good day Merry..."

Rania sends a message to Merry. Unfortunately, the message was not answered by Merry.

Rania sends a second message to Mery.

"Merry, I'm Rania, a team from the NGO Sehati. Can we talk for a minute?"

This time, the message was answered by Merry.

"Yes. But I'm not in the mood to talk to anyone. I don't want to go anywhere today".

Looks like Meri's blocking. But Rania did not give up. He continued to persuade his client.

"remind me to meet you at home. We can talk in your house so you can feel more comfortable".

This time Rania succeeded. An address was sent by Merry. Rania immediately told Jean this. Jean is ready to deliver Rania. Previously they would pick up Chantika first from school. Azka and Zidan attended full day School, so their schedule went home longer. Chantika is still in the play group.

They also immediately slide towards Chantika school first. Rania prepared a box of rice. Later, Jean and Chantika will wait for Rania in a place. Chantika will have lunch with a home menu, even though she is out of the house.

***

"Mommy.dad ..."

Chantika's voice called out her parents' names. The girl with shoulder-length hair and in the pigtail looked cheerful and happy. Cantika showed me a picture book of hers.ye very proud to have been able to draw a house perfectly. Jean and Rania praised the work of her youngest son. They also got into the car.

"Chan. Today we'll take you to work first..."

Rania said to Chantika who was sitting on Rania's lap.

"Well, her working mom moved out, isn't she at the restaurant anymore?"

Protest the boy.

"Still at the resto. But now my mom has an extra job. What's wrong, Chantika came to work first?"

"yes. Ma'am...."

Fifteen minutes later they arrived at the address. Chantika and Jean wait in the car. Because this is the first time, Jean doesn't want to leave. Rania herself. He was afraid something unwanted would happen.

Rania walked towards the house. A white house that looks very luxurious. However, he saw the house as unkempt by the owner of the house. Rania pressed the bell attached to the fence of the house. Not long after, a tall thin-looking woman came out of the house. Weakly walk towards the fence and open the lock.

"Good day, Merry"

Merry just smiled thinly and heavily. Without answering. Smelled an unpleasant aroma from his body. Her hair looks dreadful too. But he still looks normal. At least able to respond to Rania.

Rania walked towards the entrance of her house. The furniture in this house looks luxurious, with a minimalist design. He could certainly guess that Merry's economy was quite good. However, she lost her passion to be a good housewife. All the furniture was dirty and dirty.

Rania then went inside the house. How surprised he was when he heard the moans of a boy.

"Mer..Who is whimpering?"

Rania tried asking Merry. But Merry did not answer. He just sat on a sofa. This time, Merry's eyes were blank. Rania immediately looked for a source of moaning. As his hand moved to reach for the phone, he immediately contacted Jean. Rania did not find anyone on the 1st floor of the house. Rania then went up to the 2nd floor. Strange, Merry didn't try to chase him, or give any clue. He sat on the sofa with empty eyes. Rania opened every door on the 2nd floor..How surprised he was when he saw a 4-year-old child lying naked on the floor, with a very weak body. Rania immediately lifted the boy to the bed. The room in which the boy was found was uninhabitable. Used pampers were scattered and traces of food that had emitted a smell, were also there. Rania immediately carried the child's body onto the bed. Until Jean arrives at the place with Chantika. Jean has also seen the condition of Merry who is on the living room sofa with an empty view.

Jean immediately called the ambulance. Jean tells Rania to take the boy to the hospital in their car. Chantika also accompanied Rania. Jean will wait for the ambulance to take Merry. Not without reason Jean chose an ambulance to take Merry. Jean and Rania are unaware of Merry's mental state. He was afraid of Merry doing resistance and reckless jumping from the car.

Rania immediately carried the boy to the car. Chantika followed from behind. Chantika helped open the car door. Rania put the boy in the back seat. The car was driven to the nearest hospital. Within 15 minutes they arrived at the hospital. The boy immediately received medical treatment and entered the ER room.

Rania doesn't know what happened to the boy and Merry. He immediately contacted the team of Psychologists from the NGO Sehati. They immediately dropped the team to help Rania.

***

By late afternoon, Rania had just heard from Jean that Merry had been hospitalized. Merry has depression.

Rania immediately looked for the place where Jean was. Rania hugged Jean. This was the first case he handled, but it turned out he immediately got a patient with a bad mental condition. Not even an approach can be taken.

By nightfall, Rania and Jean decide to go home, after the Merry family arrives at the hospital.

***

The next day, Rania arrives at the hospital. He immediately headed for the children's ward, where the child he saved was treated. Name's Sesil. A child adopted from a family is not capable. According to the doctor. This child is severely dehydrated and malnourished. He is currently undergoing medical treatment to save his life. Sesil has not eaten and drank for 3 days. This is not torture, but neglect, because Merry's condition is not much different. He who was diagnosed with depression, has a lack of body fluids.

Rania immediately saw Merry's condition. He looked calm after being given sedatives by a medical doctor. His hands were on the infusion because he lacked fluids.

"Merry.I'm coming, Rania..."

Ready Rania on Merry who was looking out of the room. Rania was reminded of her condition that once existed in the position of Merry. For a moment Rania's heart was sliced. Yes, the deep wounds have destroyed the physical and psychic of a person. Injuries from betrayal.

Rania tried to be professional. He tried to stand up in front of Merry.

Rania tries to get Merry to communicate. He hopes there is still awareness in Merry so that Rania can provide motivation to him.

"Merry I'm here for you, baby. You're not alone".

There was no response from Merry. He looked in the same direction and with a blank look. The guarding doctor gave a suggestion for Rania to be patient. Patients with severe depression need time to regain consciousness. Rania waited patiently.

Rania helps feed Merry. He talked to her even though there was no response. He did bonding with Merry.

***

Third day in the hospital...

As usual, after taking the children to school, Rania took the time to visit Merry at the hospital. It just so happens that the distance from home to the hospital is only about a lim minute. RSUD-class large hospital located in the mountains.

This morning, Rania will take Merry for a walk around the hospital. Beautiful nature will help the recovery of the mental condition of a patient. Rania takes Merry to a flower garden.

"Merry, take a look at the flower plants over there. Beautiful isn't?"

Said Rania sitting next to Merry's wheelchair.

"Merry. Life is too beautiful to waste. Arise baby. You'll find a better life even without your husband, trust me...".

Suddenly Merry responded by crying as he pleased. Still without a word. However, Rania sees no response from Merry. Crying is a sign of response that the person can understand what the interlocutor is saying..

Rania then tells her life story to Merry. How he was ever in the same position as Merry. But God was still kind to her. Give healing to him, and give a kind partner. All passed with optimism. If we are pessimistic, then how will God help us, if we doubt His power?

Slowly, Merry gave his gaze to Rania. There has been a thrust in Merry for Rania. Merry begins to respond to Rania's orders. Like when Rania gave food to Merry. Rania will fish by offering it to Merry first. Merry has been able to respond with a nod. A pretty good progress.

***

A colleague of Sehati's NGO volunteers contacted Rania. He wanted to show the CCTV footage he got from Merry's house. Rania immediately headed for the office.

In the office, he immediately headed for the observation room. There was Yusri, a fellow volunteer who was in charge of investigating. Yusri showed the CCTV footage. How shocked Rania was, it turned out for three days. Merry's husband came with his new lover, or his new wife. They took the valuables that Merry kept. Fifteen minutes before Rania arrives. Merry's husband came back and took Merry's car. This is where Merry's condition began to daze even no longer occur quarrel.

Rania then concluded that Merry was traumatized. Her husband began to openly commit an affair in her home.

***

Slowly Rania approached Merry who began to be invited to communicate. Rania asked him what he wanted to do at the moment. But Merry said he didn't know what to do at the moment. She felt everyone had blamed her for the affair her husband had committed. No one understands him.

Rania sat down beside Merry, clasping Merry's hand tightly.

"I'll try to understand how you feel, Merry. Tell me what you want, I'll try to fulfill it".

Rania.

"I want my husband to come back the way he used to be".

Merry.

"Merry. If I replace your husband with a new one how?".

Merry was silent and did not answer.

"Merry, a badly damaged car, is not worth repairing. If you can, your time will run out just to fix it. Better, you just replace it with a new, better and interesting one".

Merry looked at Rania. Rania smiled reassuringly to Merry.

"I'll give you a change soon. As long as you have to wake up from your grief".

rania reassured Merry.

Merry who was then starting to recover entrusted herself to Rania.

The first step Rania took was to move Merry's house to a quiet place. Not her old house, because it will continue to make Merry remember the memories with her husband.

With the Merry family's agreement, Merry finally filed a divorce lawsuit in a religious court. The reason for divorce is an affair. Rania is determined that Merry must get the right to a big gono gini, given enough evidence that her husband is guilty of having an affair, with evidence of a CCTV recording.

The trial continues. Merry tried to fight his depression at the trial. A hashtag #saveformerry became a trade on Twitter. The community gave Merry moral support. Rania showed the Twitter topic to Merry. Makes Merry bold and passionate.

Seriate...

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