A Story of the Haram Child

Part 41 Daneesa's

I don't know how many minutes have passed, Ms. Rani did not open the wooden box.  As if preparing to open a sheet of the past that is very painful, so heavy to flash back to the bleak times nan gray.

The sorrowful story that was accompanied by a flood of tears made a mound of lara hills at the inner base. Incision by incision the wound scrapes bloodless on each side of the heart.

Bu Rani wiped the fallen clear grain. The sense of loss is still in the mind. The figure of a jolly girl who often makes herself able to laugh, forgetting the sadness when the husband came home.

Yes ... Daneesa does have a much different nature to Daneela. Daneesa prefers to joke and easily forget quarrels. He will seduce Daneela all-out if her twin brother is lashing out.

Still recorded clearly in the memory of Bu Rani's crisp laughter belongs to Daneesa, the obscenity that often makes Bu Rani want to pinch the nose of her beloved daughter.

Slowly Bu Rani shifted her seat, she leaned closer to the wooden box. The old hand began to open the lock that locked the memory storage in the past.

All views are fixed at only one point, the contents of which are contained in the dark brown wooden box. Lasmi can't wait to know what Bu Rani wants to show, while Anarya does not understand the surprise especially prepared by her mother-in-law.

"This is a photo album that will prove that Nessa is not an illegitimate child" said Bu Rani while presenting an outdated photo album.

Lasmi's face grew pias, he remembered his treatment to Nessa all this time. He also often considers the innocent child as an illegitimate child as well as an unlucky carrier in his life.

Lasmi's hand shook slightly as she grabbed the photo album that was still on the table. Curiously, he opened one by one the dividing sheets between images.

There was pain radiating into the recesses of the heart when the bead ball captured a friendly image of Daneesa giving a kiss on Anarya's cheek. Each photo pose is able to cut the side of the heart that is filled with jealousy.

Lasmi's net lens stalled on a wedding picture. It was clearly Anarya and Daneesa who were carrying out kabul ijab. Lasmi turned her gaze towards Anarya.

"So, are you really married?" lasmi asked to be sure.

Anarya approached and sat down beside Lasmi. He tried to see the photo on Lasmi's lap. "Yes, we're married despite siri's marriage."

"But ... Why didn't Mama tell me about it?"

"Mama does not agree with the marriage, Mama has not been able to accept Daneesa as a daughter-in-law. Especially when it's Papa's business again, and the only hope is your parents."

Lasmi bowed to hide the clear grain still forced out. "Daneesa, I'm sorry. I really don't know. Sorry .. because I just obey my obsession without wanting to know your suffering," said Lasmi lirih.

"There's still one more thing for you to read, Lasmi." Ms. Rani returned to hand over Daneesa's belongings.

A yellow diary with a heart-shaped middle cover and a photo of Daneesa being hugged by Anarya from behind. Smiles of happiness were on their faces.

"Open the part with the ribbon. You'll know what Daneesa really is."

Lasmi obeyed the decree of Bu Rani. He opened the diary right in the section marked with the small ribbon. The net goes through letter by letter, word by word strung together into sentences. A fact from a Daneesa was revealed when Lasmi read the handwriting to the end.

Dear diary

Today I was upset with Anarya. You know why?

He broke a promise not to touch me. He set me up by giving me a drink that had been laced with stimulant drugs.

I don't know, diary ....

I have to believe it or not for the reason. She said she wanted to get me pregnant so her parents would approve of our marriage.

I was disappointed in the way he chose. Although we were married siri, it is legal in religion as husband and wife .. but he has promised not to do so before he gets his blessing.

What do you think I should do?

Lasmi turned towards Anarya. "So, Mas Narya framed Daneesa? That means Daneesa ...."

"Yes, I was wrong. I set her up, and Daneesa wasn't the cheap woman you thought she was." Anarya's voice trembled, regretting the mistake she had made so hard on her chest.

"I also regret, because of my stupidity ... Daneesa must feel the pain, as well as my daughter Nesa. I am a fool! You idiot!" Anarya cried and beat her own head.

"Mas, stop! It's all over and you've made up for it." Lasmi tries to stop Anarya.

"Read at the end, it was Daneesa's last writing before she died because of you, Lasmi."

Lasmi was stunned when she heard back Bu Rani's direction. However, he was unable to refuse. Curiosity prompted him to immediately search for Daneesa's final writings.

Lasmi's heart was pounding more and more, as well as Anarya who also wanted to know what the contents of the writing were.

Dear Diary

Do you know if I miss again? It was definitely kangen with that handsome heart teaser guy, hehehe ....

Today my pregnancy has entered eight months. Usually Anarya comes to bring a lot of food, especially fruit. He forced me to eat a lot of fruit and also drink milk. He said let the fetus in my stomach get healthier.

Ah, he's a good husband.

But ... It's been almost two weeks that he hasn't come. Why, huh?

I'm worried, diary. I don't feel calm if he doesn't come home.

Hmm ... Did I just go there, huh? I have to find out why Anarya never came home again. Anyway, I'm his wife. So, you have the right to know where my husband is too.

What do you think, diary? Is it wrong if I go there? The little one has kicked a mulu, nih! I think he also misses his father.

I think I should go there. Maybe later in the afternoon I will go to the house of Mama-in-law, hehehe .. funny, yes, I call the woman judes the mother-in-law.

But no matter what, Bu Bram is the grandmother of my son. Hopefully he will be able to accept me and this child.

Dairy ....

I have written a lot today. Hope you're not bored of being my confiding place, huh?

I don't know .. Tetiba I want to talk to you a lot. I wanted to express all my feelings during this time.

Okay, diary. I've already done it, yes. I want to make a cake for Mama-in-law! Hopefully he likes the cake made by the daughter-in-law who cook this.

Thank you for always listening to me.

See you my diary.

Anarya's heart trembled reading the writings of her first wife. The hope of being accepted into the Bramantyo family was still on his mind. But unfortunately, the departure of Daneesa to the house actually ended in death.

"That's Daneesa's last letter, after which he never touched her again because on the same day he came home bleeding heavily." Bu Rani explained with a bright look and glazed net.

Lasmi's memory instantly flashes back to the past. At that time, he was visiting the Bramantyo family home. News Bu Bram managed to send Anarya away from Daneesa to make herself happy full of joy.

The Bramantyo family business at that time was indeed threatened with collapse. The presence of Lasmi seemed to bring oases in their slump. Coupled with Lasmi's obsession with Anarya, Bu Bram is increasingly determined to sacrifice the happiness of his favorite child.

While busy talking and celebrating the victory, came a woman who was pregnant. He brought a cardboard box of almond cakes that he said he made specifically for Ms. Bram.

Yes, it's Daneesa. The toughest rival I have to get rid of from Anarya's life.

His arrival was rejected by Mrs Bram. The woman who at that time was so hated by Daneesa brushed off the hand of Daneesa who was about to salim with him. Even the cake that Daneesa brought was also thrown on the floor, then trampled.

Back then, only a cynical look was given by Lasmi. Seeing the woman insulted, Lasmi was satisfied. Being fed up with Daneesa, Ms. Bram pulls Lasmi's hand to take her up to the balcony.

Unexpected ... Daneesa who still wants to know where Anarya, even went up the stairs while shouting to call Anarya's name. Of course, this makes Ms. Bram even more angry and Lasmi could not resist her jealousy.

It's so out of control. Lasmi turns and pushes Daneesa's body. Instantly the woman who was two-bodied was limp, immediately then fell backward down.

As if possessed by a demon, Lasmi descended down and kicked the increasingly weak body. That he repeated repeatedly. While Ms. Bram who saw it was all shocked and afraid if anything happened with Daneesa.

However, again Lasmi's influence was too strong to control his mind. Treasures. Yes, it's Lasmi's parents' estate that will save her family from poverty. As a result, finally, Ms. Bram actually dragged out the body of Daneesa.

They let Daneesa walk limped down a large road, then disappeared, taken by a taxi.

"Until now, I don't know why Daneesa came home in such a terrible state," said Bu Rani accompanied by sobs.

The words of Bu Rani awaken Lasmi from the reverie of the past that is so brutal. He was increasingly stunned when Anarya's hand nudged his arm. Anarya gestured as if forcing Lasmi to tell her the truth.

Weight. It was the hardest thing for him to admit all his mistakes. He shook his head, unable to open up the past that he should not have done.

Lasmi momentarily looked at the woman sitting across the table. Gratitude of sadness is still clearly visible on the look of his wrinkled face.

"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry if I couldn't help Daneesa back then." Lasmi slammed into Bu Rani's lap.

"Maybe Daneesa had bleeding due to overachieving. It's just that I wonder why there are bruises on his body?" Back Bu Rani monologue.

"No, Ma. It's all my fault, it's all because of me."

Bu Rani stopped from sobbing her cries. He looked at Lasmi's face which was still looking up at him. "What do you mean?"

As if realizing his words, Lasmi was stunned. Slowly he edged back and took off Bu Rani's hand. The gaze that was still pointing at him, made him even more afraid to face the woman before him.

"No, not .. not me!" Lasmi stood up, then ran outside the house.

Bu Rani who saw it all became a lot of question marks in her mind. He looked at Anarya, trying to ask for an explanation. However, the man was still stuck with photos and also Daneesa writing.

There is a longing and regret that is deeply reflected in the glare of the netra sayu. Again and again, clear drops seep from the eyelids.

"Son Anarya, can you tell me what happened to Lasmi?"

"Eeh .. he, he's so sorry, Ma. He felt that he had been dzolim towards Daneesa and also Nesa."

"Oh .. does he know why Daneesa is bleeding? Because he said ...."

"Yes, Ma. He knows but does not understand how to help him," Anarya replied while commenting on a smile so that Bu Rani was not more confused.

Anarya was forced to lie because she did not want to make the old wounds more gaping. It was enough for the woman he respected so much to feel the pain of losing.

"Yes, stop. The most important thing now is that Daneesa has calmed down to see her son live happily."

"Yes, Ma. Mama wanna come with you? Nessa's gonna have to see her grandmother come."

"You want to mock this old man?" Bu Rani pouted hearing Anarya's offer.

"Hehehe .. sorry, Ma. Narya forgot that Mama can't ride the car for long. Can get drunk on the vehicle later." Anarya gave a small laugh to melt the stiffness that had struck earlier.

"That's it!"

Anarya again chuckled at her mother-in-law who pretended to frown.

"Ma, it's almost afternoon. Anarya pamit, huh?"

"Yes, careful. Take care of Daneela and my granddaughter."

"Sure, Ma. And ... thank you for helping Anarya to open the eyes of Lasmi's heart. Thank you for all the surprises you brought today." Almost the clear grain fell back.

"Anarya, take the book with you. Show your Mama that until the end of her life, Daneesa still thinks of her as a mother-in-law."

"Yes, Ma."

"Yesterday, after receiving a call from you, Mama immediately asked her two nieces to help arrange everything. Including the photos in this room."

"Please, Ma. Anarya was shocked when the time came. Feels like seeing Daneesa everywhere, hehehe ...."

"Yes already .. that Lasmi is waiting. I think it's still crying, huh! Just tell me that Mama has forgiven him."

"Yes, Ma. Then Narya says goodbye first. Assalamu'alaikum." Anarya grabbed the hand of her mother-in-law and then kissed the reverence on the back of Bu Rani's hand.

"Wa'alaikumsalam."

With a relieved smile, Anarya stepped out towards the car. There looked Lasmi who was still as unwilling and dissolved in a description of regret.

"Why aren't you being frank?" anarya asked after sitting behind the wheel.

"I can't do it, Mom."

"Mom Rani has forgiven you."

"really?"

"Yes. And it's better that you don't tell me what really happened, because it will only bring back the old wounds."

"But ...."

"I just wanted to see your sincerity. Thank you for changing."

Lasmi nodded. A burst of relief emanated from the smile that began to decorate the face. As if the heavy burden that had been squeezing had now been lifted already. In his heart he promised to become a better man.

However, there was still one thing that was very stuck in his heart and disturbed his mind. DNA test results.