After the Rain

New Life

Towards the dzuhur, Yandri's motorbike arrived at his father-in-law's house. Ms. Salma welcomed the return of her eldest daughter and granddaughter. Since her husband died, Ms. Salma has always felt lonely at home. Plus, Danita was brought by Roni to live in Roni's birthplace. And Danisa? Hmm, almost every day the boy was never at home. Because of that, Ms. Salma always felt lonely in her own home.

"Alhamdulillah .. Enin's grandson has arrived as well," said Ms. Salma welcomed her grandson.

The little girl immediately stretched out her two tiny hands. "Mine!" he shouted as he ran towards Ms. Salma.

Ms. Salma crouched down to align her body with the Stars. After which, he embraced the Star and carried it. He also smelled out the star's cheeks that looked thin.

"Your kids are really kurusan!" ms. Salma protested when she felt the body of the Star was light.

"Maybe because the stars are getting higher, ma'am. So it looks thin" Daniar answered looking for an excuse.

"Hmm, maybe too. Yes, let's go in!" invite Miss Salma, "Enin has prepared the star's favorite chocolate pudding. Yuk, let's taste!" he continued, holding the star into the house.

"Like, Nin, Bibin loves chocolate," said the Star.

Yandri and Daniar join hands and follow Ms. Salma from behind.

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Day after day goes on. Without notice, it has been almost a week Daniar lived with his mother and youngest sister. The star, who never wanted to leave the house, is now interested in playing outside. For two days he asked Daniar to accompany him to play outside. Moreover, when he saw the kindergarten school which was only blocked by one house next to the house of Ms. Salma.

"Bun, Bibin check," invited the Star while pulling Daniar's hand.

Inevitably, Daniar follows the wishes of the princess. "But while eating, yes," said Daniar.

Stars nodded. He then ran outside the house. Arriving at the school grounds, Daniar meets Miss Elly who is just about to enter the classroom.

"Eh, Miss Niar. How are you?" greet Miss Elly.

"Thank God, my good news, ma'am. Mother herself, how are you?" And let's say hello back while extending his hand.

"Alhamdulillah, good ma'am," replied Ms. Elly, welcoming a helping hand of Daniar. "Kok tumben is here, again no schedule, Mom?" ask Ms. Elly who found out that Daniar teaches at one of the schools where she lives with her husband.

"I happen to have dropped out of school, Mom," Daniar replied.

Miss Elly was surprised, "Why?"

Daniar also tells the origin of him quit his place of work.

"Oh, so yes. Then, at this time the activity of Bu Niar, what?" ask Miss Elly again.

"For a while, I was enjoying the role of housewife only, Mom," Daniar replied.

"Didn't you want to teach anymore?" ask Miss Elly.

"Honest of all, Mom. What I experienced at work yesterday, traumatized me a little bit. The stars are too small to fit. He is the kind of kid who has a hard time adapting to new people. While looking for a school that allows its employees to bring children, I think it is not an easy thing," said Daniar.

"It's not easy to SD or SMP level, ma'am. But for kindergarten, I think it's pretty easy. If you are happy, you can go back to work at this school. In addition to teaching, Mother can also take care of the stars. Look, it looks like the stars are already starting to get interested in school." Ms. Elly pointed to the Star who started playing stacking blocks with Kindergarten students.

Daniar smile. It is undeniable that the soul teaching him is still firmly attached in him. Sometimes, the intention in Daniar's heart to re-apply for a job in kindergarten that he once left. But the experience with Ms. Aisyah, makes Daniar not ready if it should be rejected back on the grounds of the child. However, who would have thought if his former boss used to, again invited Daniar to work.

"How about, Miss Niar? Is Mom ready?" ma'am Elly asked me to throw a Daniar daydream.

"I will discuss it first with Kang Yandri, Mom," Daniar replied.

"Alright, I'm waiting for the answer as soon as possible yes, Miss Niar. And I hope, Mother's answer is not a rejection answer, hehehe,." said Ms. Elly.

"God willing, Mom," Daniar replied.

"Yes already, Mom. Then I go to class first. Come!" pamit Bu Elly's.

"Yes, please ma'am" Daniar replied.

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At Miss Maryam's house.

The middle-aged woman looked upset when she found out that her daughter-in-law had returned home. Moreover, the child pyn decided to return to school. Therefore, Miss Maryam found it difficult to meet her son. Miss Maryam is reluctant to visit Yandri at school.

"How is this, Yo? Joni's wedding is only a week away, but I haven't got the money at all" said Miss Maryam, looking worried.

"Have you talked to Bang Yandri again?" ask Yoga.

"No, Yo. Since Daniar moved, instead of returning home, Yandri also moved to school. Mom was so reluctant, right, if you have to nyamperin Yandri at school," snorted Bu Maryam looks upset

"Daniar moved? Where did he move, Mom?" tanya Yoga, wonder.

"To her mother's house" replied Maryam.

"She's no longer in the place of bang Yandri dong?" Yoga asked again.

"Yes no, Yo," answered Maryam.

"Why did Daniar move, Mom?" ask Yoga again.

"Ih, where do you know, Yo. Ah ah, don't talk about him anymore! Now, please think about how you can get the money for your niece's wedding donation" Ms. Maryam said.

"Did sister Sarah know that she was going to fall?" ask Yoga again.

For a moment, Maryam thought. "Know Mom anyway, no. Because I never told you also if I want to donate to Joni's marriage," replied Miss Maryam

Don't push yourself too much, Mom. Sarah doesn't know this yet" replied Yoga.

"Huh, this is all because of your sister-in-law. Try if he does not move, I can definitely pressure Yandri to make the money. Huh, that sucks!" Back Miss Maryam grumbled

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After discussing with her mother and husband, Daniar finally decided to return to work in the kindergarten where she worked first, when Daniar was still single. It is not too difficult to adapt at the workplace, because Daniar's co-workers are old personnel in the kindergarten. In fact, they welcome the enthusiasm of Daniar to return to be his working partner.

"Welcome back, Miss Niar!" greet Ms. Ratna as she stretches out her hands.

For a moment, the two people hugged each other to let go of the longing.

"I'm glad you can come back again sukwan in this place, ma'am," Ms Ratna said.

"Same, Mom. I'm also happy to be back with Mom and Miss Elly" Daniar said.

"Yes, Mom. Welcome back to join. I'm sure you must be hard at work here" replied Ms. Elly.

"Of course I am worried, Mom. Is not the basis of my experience indeed teaching small children, ma'am," replied Daniar.

"Hahaha, yeah, Mom. Also true. Yes already, please continue to meet kangennya. In five minutes the bell rang" Ms Elly said as she headed to her office.

Daniar and Ms. Ratna could only smile in response to Ms. Elly's words.

"Come, Mom. I introduce you to the new teacher here," Ms. Ratna asked as she held Daniar's hand and approached someone who was watching the children playing in the slide.

"Hai Bu Ria, this is Ms. Daniar. He used to work here, and now he'll be back to work with us" Ms Ratna said.

Bu Ria extended her hand. They shook hands and mentioned each other's names. Seeing from his girly, Daniar can already guess if this Ria Bu is a person who is good at getting along.

Alhamdulillah .. May this be the beginning of a new life in the land of my own birth, the inner Daniar.