After the Rain

Pulang Kampung's

With a gontai step, Daniar came out of Bu Aisyah's room. Sadness was evident on his face. I don't know what the background is so that Bu Aisyah takes such a stance. If indeed he objected to Daniar working while bringing Bintang to school, should from the beginning Bu Aisyah reject the presence of Daniar in this school. So, why did Ms Aisyah take action after almost a year and a half of Daniar working at the school she leads?

The bell rang to coincide with the Daniar arriving in front of a crowd of children who were babysitting for the Star. Seeing the joy on the face of the Star, it seems Daniar did not have to give the Star to a nanny. What's more, Daniar's salary is not necessarily enough to pay a nanny.

Hmm, maybe I should just resign from this place, inner Daniar.

However, when he saw the face of his students, Daniar did not feel the heart if he had to leave them without a substitute teacher. Perhaps, he would have to find a substitute teacher first before finally deciding to resign.

"Let's go kids, we go back to class to continue learning" Daniar told his students.

One by one, the students entered the class. Daniar takes the Stars. The boy whines asking for his milk. Daniar immediately opened the bottle of milk that he always put on the table. After that, he put Bintang in a small mattress next to his chair. He handed the bottle to his son, and the stars began to close their eyes. Daniar is back to work.

A few hours passed. The bell has rung. Daniar ended his teaching and learning activities. After the children left, Daniar again threw his butt in the teacher's chair. His eyes looked at the sleeping Star on the small mat. Apparently, the boy was exhausted until after drinking his milk, he fell asleep.

Half an hour has passed from the school's home bell. However, Yandri still did not see his wife entering the teacher's room. "Ish, where is he? Has the class not disbanded yet?" yandri Gumam.

"Whose class hasn't disbanded, Mr Yan?" asked Bu Ovie who happened to be behind Yandri.

"Eh, Miss Ovie," said Yandri, surprised, "this, ma'am. You see, I haven't seen my wife in this room" Yandri continued.

"Oh, maybe Miss Niar is still in the principal's office, sir. At break time, Ms. Aisyah called Ms. Daniar to her room" said Ms. Ovie.

"In Miss Aisyah's room?" repeat Yandri while frowning. "What did Miss Aisyah call Daniar?" tanyakanya.

"Wow, I'm sorry sir, I don't know myself" replied Mrs Ovie.

"Well, I'll see if Daniar is still there or ti–"

"Assalamu'alaikum!"

Yandri's words were cut off by Daniar's greeting entering the teacher's room.

"Eh, Bun just came?" ask Yandri.

"Yes, Dad. The Star was sleeping, so Mother waited until the Star woke up" replied Daniar.

"Sir Yan, Miss Niar, I am first yes" said Ms. Ovie.

"Ah yes, Ma'am. I also want to go home" replied Daniar.

"Yes, let's go .. assalamu'alaikum!" concluded Bu Ovie while leaving the teacher's room.

"Wa'alaikumsalam," answered Yandri and Daniar together.

A few minutes after Ms. Ovie came home, Yandri and Daniar decided to go home.

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Daniar was stunned, "Eh, yes ... Why, Dad?" ask Daniar.

"No, Mother daydreams again. Uh, said Mrs Ovie, Mother is called Miss Aisyah, yes? What's the need for Miss Aisyah to call you, Bun?" ask streak Yandri.

Daniar takes care of the clothes he has folded. He then changed his sitting position until facing each other with Yandri. For a moment, Daniar took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

"It looks like Mommy will return to the mother's house only, Dad," said Daniar lirih.

"I mean Mother?"

Daniar then told me about his conversation with the principal this afternoon. One, there's nothing he's covering up. Until yandri himself was unable to comment on the problems that Daniar is facing.

"Are we going to live apart again, Bun?" ask Yandri.

"It's much better than we live together but keep getting pressure from here and there. After all, let's be honest Well, Mommy can't stand the attitude of the Dad family who blatantly pestered our household. At least, if Mother lives with mother, Mother should not see them disturb us. Regardless Father will pay more attention to their needs or not," asserted Daniar.

"Alright, Bun. If that had been Mother's decision, I wouldn't have forced her. Maybe for now, parting is the best way. I'm sorry if you can't come home every day. Mother herself knows, 'our financial condition, but Mother does not have to worry, every three days, Father will come home to see you, '" said Yandri.

"Yes, Dad. It's okay ... I just focus on work and college. That way, you can immediately complete your education and have the opportunity to improve the economic situation of our family. Mommy heard, it is very easy to get certification in a school that is sheltered by a foundation," explained Daniar.

"Yes, Mother is right" said Daniar. "Oh yes, you should immediately contact the mother about the plan of return of the Mother. Fears, I feel objected if Mommy returns to the mother's house."

Daniar smile. "No, Dad. Any mother wouldn't mind if her child wanted to go home" Daniar said.

Yandri. Yes, her mother-in-law has always been wise to her daughters. Therefore, Yandri felt calm if his son and wife were there.

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After discussing with her husband and mother, Daniar finally decided to go home. His resignation letter was handed over to the school. He has also offered brother Pak Agus to replace his position. Regardless he will get a job or not in his hometown, but at least Daniar's mind will not be complicated anymore by the pressure from the husband's family.

"Goodbye, Star Dedek. We will miss your babble" Bude said as Daniar and Bintang bailed home.

"Yes, Mom. We're all gonna lose Mom and the Stars. Why move, Mom? Even though the children here are used to teaching at Mother's house," said Bik Nining.

Daniar just smiled at the words of his neighbors. "I'm sorry, Bik. Actually, I myself have been very comfortable living here. But my mom needs me more, Mom. I can't bear to let you stay home alone" Daniar replied trying to give an excuse.

"Yes, Mom. We're understand. May you not forget us" Bude replied.

"Of course never will, ma'am. To me, you are like my own family" Daniar replied. "Then I say goodbye, Mom!"

One by one the Daniar shook hands with his good neighbors. If you can be honest, Daniar himself felt heavy heart had to move from this place. However, the fate of people no one knows. Daniar is sure, there is always wisdom behind all the destiny that he must live.