A Decision

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Atika's mother's house

19.00 WIB hours

A quiet atmosphere enveloped me at home. There was no sound of their jokes and laughter. All that was heard was the sound of crickets singing in the silence of the night.

So I chose to stay at my mom's! At home, I got a lot of advice from my mom and Arif. They both gave me advice and support!

"Manda, it's been three days you haven't seen any children! Mama your friend is there tomorrow? Get kids!"

"Have you not seen Sisil and Aisyah for three days?" Widya asked in surprise.

"Yes. Just call them."

"Certainly? They cry, don't they? Ehmm .. meaning! As small as not feeling at home, ask not to go home! It's never been too far from me."

"They both are not at home! Request home! Crying adek! But they don't dare!"

"Astaghfirullah allazim! How come Ainun, how come, ma?" Said Widya who could not believe that mama Ainun could make the children suffer!

"I'm grateful to have a mother-in-law like Mama Atika! Never did her name interfere with my problems with Arif, even though I'm at home with mom!"

Mama Atika smiled looking at her daughter-in-law, who was praising her! Indeed mama Atika, only limited to advising and giving a view if something is wrong! The rest, Widya and Arif's business!

Arif came and sat down together. Then Arif said. "Mbak, sorry. Not to interfere or try to advise! Look, you have to make the right decision for the future of your children! That is, if indeed the children want to be raised and followed by his grandmother and grandfather. Yes, let it go. In this case, it's not the wrong thing!"

I kept quiet and listened to Arif's every word. Trying to think about and make the right decision?

It is impossible for me to live forever in their shadows!

"Manda, mama didn't tell you to defy or say anything impolite! Mama asks you to take a firm stance for your future. You also need to be happy, children need to be happy. You have the right to determine your life! Don't be arranged!"

"Yes ma!"

"Tuh ..heard mbak! What mama dedeh said..Erroneous, mama Atika." The Wiwid babble that melts the atmosphere.

Spontaneous Arif is fussing over Wiwid's ears for disrupting speech when everything is serious.

"Aaaawww. sick tau!" Wiwid.

"Some people are serious, just kidding!"

Wiwid flicked his lips at Arif. Then he said to Mama Atika. "Ma, sorry. I was just kidding. It was so tense .. so tense!"

"Yes, it's okay."

"Manda, one thing you want to say. Are you getting married again or not? Mama hand it over to you. My mother will not force. The most important thing is your happiness and the children. Take care of your good name and family. Because you are a widow. Let's not cause slander."

"Sir, go to heaven and seek his blessing. Mama said don't listen to anyone!"

"Yes!"

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The long conversation finally ended. The night is getting late. I haven't been able to fall asleep yet. In the darkness of the night, I began to think about what my mother had said.

Should have been, in my old age. You can see your kids happy! But in reality my mother still harbors the grief of the destruction of my household!

I can't give happiness to my mother, but there is sadness. Ma, I'm sorry! Pray that I may be happy! I said softly then kissed my mother's forehead lovingly.

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Next morning.

This morning the sun shone upon the earth with its rays. The birds sing with the merdunya.

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I sat down and drank a glass of hot tea and enjoyed the morning air in my mother's house.

Coincidentally today is a holiday, I intend to go to the house of parents mas Abim. I have made a decision and I hope that decision is the best for my future.

"Mbak.. mbak is ready! Against Ainun's mom?"

I nodded my head.

Ready or unprepared, all of that has to be done! Actually it was the mama Ainun who liked to interfere with my household problems long ago. Even until now it still happens.

Maybe because Abim is his only child.

****

At Abim's parents' house

It's been a few days now, Ainun mama's house and Rizal's sir are crowded. Crowded with the screams and cries of children. That's an unusual thing that happened in that house.

The flashback

When the children arrived at their grandparents' house. There was a rejection from the children. They don't want to come.

Finally mama Ainun, forced to lie to them with reason. I didn't come home for a week on work grounds.

Previously a little refused, Aisyah wanted to stay at home uti Atika. But mama Ainun was looking for an excuse again, so that the two could come with them.

So did Sisil, but he did not dare to resist. For fear. He just kept quiet.

Finally mama Ainun managed to take them.

****

23.30 WIB hours

The first night the children stayed. For the first time Ayesha was far away from me. If Sisil has been used since childhood invited to stay and has been used to sleep without me, if school holidays arrive. So it doesn't matter to Sisil. But if Aisyah cries loudly. Mention my name and ask to come home that night.

At first Aisyah could fall asleep, but she woke up and cried.

Hiks.hiks hyx..

"Mr, wake! I want a mother. I'm going home!"

"Sir, bobo there is night. Tomorrow it is! Granny sleepy!"

"No tomorrow! Wants now!"

"Baaaaa.... Vrava.."

Aisyah's crying is getting louder. His wish to go home and meet me, was not granted mama Ainun.

Sisil who heard and saw Aisyah crying, immediately woke up and tried to silence his sister. But his efforts did not work. Aisha was still crying and asked to go home.

Mama Ainun tried to calm her down but it didn't work either. Then woke her husband who was asleep in the next room.

"Sir, let Asiyah go quickly. Crying continues. Noisy, no good with the neighbors."

"Mama's part, why bring the kids here. Far from his mother."

"It's sir, it's not the time to talk!"

Mr. Rizal got up and walked to the room where the children were. Mr. Rizal looked at Aisyah who was crying, her eyes were swollen and her voice started to hiccup.

"Look, shut up, baby." Mr. Rizal said to calm Aisyah.

"It's night, grandpa's eyes can't see the road. If you have to go home now. Better be pretty, get some sleep."

"But I want a mother!"

"Yes tomorrow!"

"Promise, don't lie?"

"Yes." Yeah."

Aisyah stopped crying, she finally obeyed her grandfather Kaka. Sisil invited Aisyah to sleep with him again.

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Next morning..

The promise to return home was broken again by mama Ainun. Aisyah was invited to take a walk until she forgot her request. They were both invited to go where Aisyah liked. Game rides, because Asiyah still likes the game.

They all spent the whole day until late at night.

But when night fell and before bedtime, Aisyah began to remember again. She was crying and hysterical. So next. And various reasons continue to run mama Ainun.

Flashback.

It happened so for a few days. Aisyah asked to go home but was not obeyed by mama Ainun. While Mr. Rizal did not dare to fight his wife. Because of his wife's stubbornness. Mr. Rizal only responded patiently. But there comes a time, where Mr. Rizal will vent his anger.

While the condition of Aisyah who has been crying for several days continues. He is now just silent. His voice was hoarse and not heard clearly due to crying for too long. Aisha also became a fever. Because his appetite is also reduced!

Seriate..

...Happy Reading's...

Ayok... how does it go? Amanda didn't make it, did you take the kids back home with her? 🤔

Or even mama Ainun will keep her grandchildren.

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