A LIFETIME BEHIND THE BARS OF PRISON
episode 2
Astagfirullah’alazimm, why does ma Arun talk like that?, all out of my mind and mind, as a Muslim, where maybe after the magrib prayer my husband was seditious, my husband, I don't understand shamanism at all or the problem of prostitution.
“Thanks, mom. After my husband's funeral, we'll talk about it again later.”
Those are the only words I can say to Arun ma'am, I don't want to mention him for not being sure of me with those words.
With the crowd flirting, I also saw Miss Lili and her son Monik, they also looked at me concerned about the calamity I was experiencing.
That night also my husband's body was buried, I did not want to wait until tomorrow because of the condition of my husband's body. With a very heavy step, my daughters and I left my husband's grave with a very sad heart.
I sat on the edge of the bed in my room, hugging my husband's picture, my tears haven't stopped, I tried hard for my children, but still couldn't, all the memories are beautifully engraved in my heart and mind. Half my breath was buried with my husband's body.
“Mother, there is an om Haris in the living room waiting.” Halimah said in front of my bedroom door.
I immediately headed to the living room, and Haris and his wife Linda were sitting waiting for me. Haris is the younger brother of my husband, my husband is only two brothers, we rarely meet because Haris is busy taking care of his two restaurants.
“Sorry Mbak Rina, we interrupt briefly.”
I sat down with them immediately. “What's Ris?” by trying to strengthen my heart, I responded to Haris' words.
“It's for mbak Rina, it's part ration mas Adam.”
I opened the white envelope that Haris gave me, to my surprise, I saw a cash check for one hundred and fifty million rupiahs.
“What does this mean, Ris?” I asked by holding the cash check.
“Heritage land in the village has been sold, mbak.”
Legacy land? Adam used to tell me that he and his sister would sell their parents' inheritance, but I heard that the vast land was offered one and a half billion, if it was divided in two, the rations for my husband are greatly reduced.
“Thanks, Ris.” That's all I said. I don't want to fuss over my husband's ration when his grave is still wet. But at least, I have a wish to continue the education of my three daughters.
That night, my daughters and I couldn't fall asleep, we felt very lost, and yet, the worst memories were engraved on my mind, that morning my husband ate two dishes of fried rice which is usually only one plate, with a smile of warmth, he looked at me while greedily eating my fried rice. Why my husband was called so soon, O God.
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This morning my children did not go to school and college, they were still very sad left by their beloved father, while Haris and his wife immediately returned to the village, I tried to remain steadfast, he said, I can't get too swept up in the loss of my beloved husband, I still have three daughters who need me most. I must remain strong despite now being a single parent. I believe this is all a blessing that God has given to my husband.
“Bu Rina, bu.”
Sounding from the kitchen, Ms. Arun was looking for me, I who heard her voice immediately stepped out.
“Yes, bu Arun.” I answered Ms. Arun's call.
“Bu Rina, sorry to interrupt, I just came here to explain what I said last night.”
I was just trying to be as friendly as possible, I know that Arun's mom is very attentive to me and my family, here is the only one I talk to a lot.
“I do not mean to add to the burden of mind bu Rina, but, it would be nice to investigate the cause of death of the husband of the mother.”
Bu Arun's words made me speechless, I don't know what to do, actually I don't believe my husband is well-mannered, I believe that death is God's decisive SWT.
“Bu rina, I have seen this incident first in my husband's village, after being investigated, it turns out that the deceased was struck.” said Bu Arun again.
“I have to how, ma'am Arun?”
“I have smart people acquaintance, he can see who has bad intentions behind this all.”
Astagfirullah’alazim, ma'am Arun asked me to go to the shaman?, no! I don't want to be a shirk man, I'm sure all this is the destiny of the Power.
“Sorry, Miss Arun. I think first, now I am still very sad with the departure of Adam.”
“Alright, if Miss Rina is ready, I am willing whenever mom wants.” After saying that Ms. Arun left my house.
Anisa who heard our conversation earlier, immediately sat down and approached me.
“Mother, is it true that dad got sucked?”
I looked at my daughter's face, I didn't want her to think anything less.
“All that is not true, son.” I hugged Anisa with teary eyes. My children are my strength now.
“Mother, I've cooked, you'd better eat first.” Halimah said when lifting clothes that have been washed to be dried in the yard.
“Mother isn't hungry yet, Nak.”
“Let Anisa get you, yes, bun?” Anisa immediately got up from her seat towards the kitchen. Meanwhile Halimah continued her work drying clothes.
I who was sitting in the living room looked at Halimah drying clothes in the front yard, she was very stoic even though her heart was very sad.
“Assalamu’alaikum, Halimah.”
“Mother is there, Halimah?”
Arya said and looked at Halimah, from the way Arya looked at her, it seemed that she really liked Halimah.
“Sebentar.” Halimah immediately stepped inside with her face still down.
I who already knew the arrival of Arya, immediately stood up and approached her on the front porch.
“Assalamu’alaikum mother.”
“Wa’alaikumsalam nak Arya.”
I took Arya inside, we sat in the living room, not long after, Halimah came with a cup of tea and put it on the table, Arya looked at Halimah until it passed to the kitchen.
“Mother, how was the answer from my application yesterday?”
Arya immediately asked, it seems she did not know that my husband had just died.
“Nak Arya, I can't decide yet now, Halimah's father just died last night.”
Arya was surprised to know and was sorry.
“Sorry mom, I came at the wrong time, I should have been here last night.”
My gut feeling is that Arya is a good young man, but I don't want to talk about that right now.
“sorry mother, if possible, I want to get acquainted with Halimah in front of mother now.”
I saw seriousness in Arya's eyes, it seemed like she was also a brave and honest young man. I agreed to it because he asked politely.
“Halima, Halima!”
After I shouted to call Halimah, she came out with makeup as usual, hijab syari and face untouched with powder or makeup. Very natural.
“What's up, mother.” Halimah responded to my call, but she did not turn to Arya at all.
“This is Arya's son, he wants to get acquainted with you.”
Arya stood out her hands wanting to shake hands, but Halimah only responded by bringing her hands closer to her chest and bowing her head. Halimah's contact made Arya a little embarrassed and amazed. Halimah refused to shake hands.
“Oh, sorry, I'm Arya.” Arya greeted Halimah.
“Halimah,” replied Halimah in a soft voice without returning Aryan's gaze.
I see, my son did not show interest in Arya at all, which I read was the sadness left by his father.
After Arya left my house, I just sat back with sadness that had not disappeared. Not long after, the revelation of my husband's office friend came, he was already at the door I didn't realize because I was drifting in my daydream of sorrow. What's the matter with him here? Last night, he also helped with my husband's funeral.
“Assalamu’alaikum bu Rina.”
“Wa”alaikumsalam, Revelation.”
I let the Revelation in and sat in the living room.
“I'm sorry that happened to Mr. Adam, bu.” The word Revelation opens the conversation.
Revelation of my husband's office friend who is much younger than my husband, my husband once told me that Revelation is only eight years different on Halimah, he also often here to talk about office affairs formerly with my husband. From the time he came here, I knew that he had a heart for Halimah.
“Thanks, Revelation.” I said responding.
“Sorry mom, actually I'm here to talk about something with Rina's mother, even if you don't mind, especially with the atmosphere that is still grieving.”
Curiosity enveloped my heart, I hope what I was talking about was a good thing.
“What's the Revelation?” I looked at his face.
“Sir Adam was a good man, the day before he died, I saw Mr. Adam daydreaming a lot in the office, I saw, even though he has been recominded to rise as head of branch and beat another senior rival, Pak Bobi, despite a little conflict, because Mr. Bobi did not accept defeat, but Mr. Adam was very patient to face it, Ma'am. ”
My tears flowed again to hear the story of Revelation, my husband rarely communication office problems, as far as I know, Mr. Bobi a jolted friend entered work.
“I'm here to submit documents for your mother to get savings jamsostek and savings cooperative Mr.”
O God, it turns out that the departure of my husband does not leave a debt, even savings that I can use to connect my life. "Thank you Adam,” I said with tears flowing.
Halima, who knew that there were guests, brought her a cup of tea. Revelation stunned to see Halimah, the glare of his eyes did not blink until halima passed leaving the living room.
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