A Decision

The Too Late Regret

One month later....

One month Ainun's mama has left us all, but Abimanan's figure has not yet been found.

While Mr. Rizal lives alone in his house. Sometimes om Sugi and Lek Ina also come to see him. Likewise with me who still keep the silahturahmi with Mr. Rizal.

I asked my neighbor about Abimanan. As a result Abimanan mobile phone is not active and the store has been closed for several days. No one knew the whereabouts of Abim's house.

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20.00 WIB hours

Me, Bimo and Harris were in Bimo's car. Because today Bimo invited me to accompany him who was filling an event at one of the mosques.

On the way home!! I sat staring at the window. Occasionally looking towards the dark sky decorated with stars and moon. While the car is moving fast.

A fast-moving car suddenly comes to a halt at a red light.

I'm the one who's still focused on looking outwards. Seeing the figure of Abimanan passing by.

"Mas.mas.I saw Abim!" I said with a splash.

Bimo was shocked when he heard me say that.

"Are you sure it was Abimanan?"

"Yes mas! I'm not wrong!" Answer me with confidence.

I was sure, all I saw was Abim. Even though the sky is dark and only street lights are illuminating it.

The figure of Abimanan is still clearly visible in my eyes.

"Harris, try to stop in front of you?"

"Ok boss."

The red light has turned green. The car is back on the road. Then Harris stopped the car on the side of the road according to Bimo's orders.

The three of us went down and immediately looked for Abim in his dark night. My eyes continued to search, but did not meet Abim. And so did Bimo.

Bimo remained patiently accompanying me looking here and there but still nothing. Fifteen minutes later, the three of us returned to the car.

Harris finally drove his car back home. The atmosphere became silent, no chatter was discussed between them.

Somewhere...

Abim did indeed cross the road that the three of us had passed. It's just that when we arrived, Abim was already nowhere. Abim walked down the streets aimlessly.

Abim has just recovered from his illness. Other than trading his life just befriends with loneliness!!

His longing for the baby and parents must be held. Abim did not have the courage to show his face before them. The fear of rejection of him made him hold on to guilt continuously!

Next morning...

Abim happens to start dropping off customer orders in the Bimo home area.

He happened to pass in front of the house and saw Aisyah and Sisil who were watering plants.

Abim stopped and looked at his children. Without realizing it, a smile was on his face.

Aisha sprayed water on Sisil. Sisil was surprised and replied.

Both are not watering flowers, playing with water.

"She, look out!" Threaten her brother to joke.

"We .we.we..." Ledek Aisyah and tried to avoid Sisil so that his body was not exposed to water.

Aisyah kept running, her gaze towards Sisil. Suddenly he ran towards Abim who was standing and hit him.

Abim then held Aisha's body which almost fell when it hit her father.

Spontaneous Aisyah turned her head, towards the person standing.

Aisyah fell silent and looked at her father. While Sisil continued to focus on his father and sister.

The bustling atmosphere due to the jokes the two of them were now becoming silent.

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Bimo came out of the house and saw the children. Bimo was surprised when he saw that on the side of Ayesha there was Abim standing.

"Sir Abim!" Sapa Bimo who still remembers Abim's face.

The summoned Abim smiled and nodded only. While Aisha regained her senses from her daydream and ran to the side of her ashes. Then Aisha held her brother's hand.

Abim was about to leave but Bimo held him back. Bimo walked closer to Abim.

" Abim sir, can we talk to you for a second!"

Bimo invites Abim to speak in his house. About Ainun's mother's death Abin should know.

"What's up?"

"Just a second. Let's please!"

Bimo walked first while holding Aisyah's hand. Then followed by Sisil behind him.

Abim's eyes saw Aisha's closeness to her ashes. His eyes also looked around Bimo's nice and majestic house. Their lives are much better now.

That was all unexpected by Abim. Even now Abim's fate has changed for the worse.

"Sister, please call me here." Tell Bimo to Sisil.

Sisil quickly called out to me who was in the kitchen. Prepare the dishes that have just been completed.

"Bun, called Abi ahead." Said Sisil and his face was jutek once.

"What's up, brother!"

"Dad!"

"Yeah.." I'm surprised right away! Did I hear it wrong.

"Yes bun! It was Abi who called me to come in!"

I walked straight ahead and saw it. My eyes looked at the figure of Abim who was sitting and in front of him there was Bimo and Aisyah.

Bimo smiled at me when he saw me coming. Then I sat next to him.

My mind drifted far away, thinking why would Abim be here? I did look for him but did not tell him to come here!!

Especially here there are children who do not really like his presence!!

"Darling, sorry if I had to bring Mr. Abim here. There's something we need to talk to him about."

I just smiled, without returning my husband! But it's good to meet Abim. Abim must know what really happened to his parents.

Other side..

Abim saw the togetherness between the husband and wife. How very happy! The happiness he once felt, but now belongs to someone else.

Both of his sons who used to be close to him, now just look at his presence!

What a shame his fate! Must see the person he loved first.is now the property of others.

His heart was wounded like it was pierced with a knife! Pain.sick .. once!

You know, I didn't have to accept the invitation! He said quietly in a jealous heart!

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Mbok Darmi came to bring three glasses of drinking water and put it on the table.

"Thank you mbok!" Bimo politely said.

Mbok Darmi glimpsed at his employer and smiled! Then go away!

"Please drink Abim sir!" Tell Bimo to Abim.

"Thank you!" Answer flat!

"Look, earlier I apologized to Mr. Abim!! My wife and I wanted to tell you the truth and not to interfere. One month ago my wife went back and forth to the hospital and saw the critical condition of Ms. Ainun.

"What!" Shouted Abim and was very surprised!

"Yes, that's what really happened. I tried to find you! Butwhat? Mama is dying! Mom is looking for you! Can't you see them at all! Ask them how they are? Sick or not?"

"Then where is mom!"

"Mama's in the cemetery!" I grieve and cry!

Bimo held me tightly. The warmth of her body made me feel better. Abim was silent, but his tears fell!

"That's impossible! Mama is fine! Can't be...!"

"Submit Abim sir,

but that's what really happened!"

"Yyyyyyyy..." Shouted Abim for losing Ainun's mother.

Spontaneous children heard it, then they looked at his frustrated father.

"What now Abim sir wants us to take to the tomb. If we want to be ready to drive him."

"All right."

Abim stood up and set foot out. Followed by me and Bimo, but when we left the kids called us both.

"Abi ..mother" Call at the same time.

We both stopped walking and looked at the children.

"Same mother, want to go first! You two just stay home with Grandpa."

Aisyah and Sisil kissed my hand and Bimo when she was leaving. But not to his father!! Fortunately, Bimo always reminded the two of them.

"Adek ..sister! Abi doesn't like that!!"

With a word from his brother. Aisyah and Sisil already understood. Then they both kissed his father's hand. In both hearts, they were reluctant!!