After the Rain

Back to Arguing

Daniar was very surprised when Yandri gave news of his return.

"Seriously?" asked Daniar, frowning.

"Yes, Bun. I'm serious" Yandri said on the other end of the phone.

"But why, Dad?" ask Daniar.

"Pad's health has not recovered properly, therefore the school told Father to return to rest until fully recovered," replied Yandri.

"Did Dad drop again?" Daniar asked again.

"Ngedrop anyway, no. It's just that, now you're easily tired. Tired a little, Daddy's head hurts a lot, Bun. Sometimes if you are walking up the stairs, suddenly like to feel dizzy," said Yandri.

"Oh, I see," Daniar said, "then, when do you want to go home" he continued.

"Tomorrow, Bun. Because of the leave recommendation letter submitted by Kamad to the licensing party, it was out this afternoon," replied Yandri.

"So fast?" daniar was a little surprised.

"Yes, Bun. Here, health is a top priority. The work schedule is quite solid and requires extra effort. Therefore we must be completely fit to return to work" said Yandri.

"Then how? Do you have to take Dad back there?" Daniar asked her husband again.

For a moment, silence was created between them. Despite offering to pick her up, Daniar is confused on how to get the money to pick Yandri up at the dorm. At home there are vehicles, but drivers and gasoline, will have to be paid as well. Cook yes he had to borrow money back to his mother.

Huh, will until when I trouble mother, inner Daniar.

While Yandri, Yandri's thoughts were not much different from his wife. If he asked Daniar to pick him up, there would be a lot to sacrifice. Time, energy and of course money. In fact, Yandri knew that his wife had not paid. Despite the payday, it still would not cost enough to pick him up.

Hmm, I'd better go home alone, inner Yandri.

"Not to be picked up, Bun. I can go home by myself" replied Yandri.

"But, Dad? Mother is worried about the situation of Father. What if you're suddenly on the street dizzy?" said Daniar.

"God willing, Father must be strong, Bun" said Yandri.

"Dad sure?" ask Daniar to make sure.

"Yes, Bun. Don't worry, I'll be fine. Just pray that tomorrow's trip will be smooth" continued Yandri.

"Yes, Kang. Do not worry, Mother will always pray that Father is always in the protection of Allah SWT," said Daniar.

"Aamiinu. Yeah, Bun, I hung up the phone, yeah. See you tomorrow," Yandri concluded, ending the conversation.

Daniar put his phone on the nightstand. He then laid his body on the bed. Her husband had not been back to work for a week, but was ordered to return to rest.

O Allah, give full health to the husband of the servant, Daniar prayer before he finally closes his eyes.

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All night, Miss Maryam accompanied her son who was still not asleep. Like the previous nights, Khodijah could not close his eyes after the time indicator passed the 12-night mark. His sleep was always disturbed by the bad shadows that flashed in his dreams.

"Sleep or be Sutured. When are you gonna wake up like this?" said Miss Maryam while continuing to rub her child's feet.

Khodijah just stared at his mother. It felt like Khodijah was talking to get her mother to rest. However, Khodijah's lips felt faint.

Understanding with the wife's eyes, Aji then approached her in-laws.

"Mom!" call Aji while gently touching Miss Maryam's shoulder.

Sontak Bu Maryam. "Eh, what's up, Colored? Do you need anything?" asked Miss Maryam who did not realize that Aji had been standing next to her.

"Sorry, Mom. Aji woke up Mom," said Aji who suddenly made Miss Maryam turn her head.

"Ish, I think Khodijah," said Miss Maryam who was upset because her sleepiness was gone.

"Sorry, Mom. Aji wakes Mom up so that Mom can move to sleep in Hana's room, "Aji continued.

"You're upset Mom?" accuse Miss Maryam

"Astaghfirullah, Mom. How dare Aji ngusir Ibu," said Aji.

"That's the proof .. You asked Mom to move into Hana's room instead. What is his name if not ngusir. You never like it when Mom comes here to take care of Khodijah," the story of Miss Maryam widens everywhere.

"Astaghfirullahaladzim, that's not what Aji meant, ma'am. Aji just wants mom to sleep comfortably in the bed. Not sleeping while sitting like this" replied Aji.

"Huh, excuse!"

Miss Maryam grumbled in annoyance. He then moved from his seat and exited the room without even turning his head in the direction of his daughter-in-law.

"Astaghfirullahaladzim .." murmured Aji beristighfar while stroking the chest.

Next day.

As usual, after finishing taking Hana to school, Aji went into the room to bathe his wife. The plan, today Aji wants to bring Khodijah to return to the village healer.

Arriving in the room, Aji smiled faintly because it turned out that Khodijah had been neat. Who else if not his mother who has taken care of and bathed Khodijah.

"When are you going to the hospital, Ji?" ask Miss Maryam while re-cleaning the used toiletries of Khodijah.

Aji frowned. He did not understand the question that Miss Maryam had just asked. Then, he suddenly remembered the incident that yesterday befell his youngest son.

"Oh, thank God Haikal's situation is fine, ma'am. No need to be referred to a hospital. Later in the day, Haikal can go home, really," replied Aji.

Now it's Ms. Maryam's turn to link her eyebrows together. Inwardly, he grumbled in annoyance because his stupid daughter-in-law, always misunderstanding in digesting his words.

"I don't mean Haikal, but Khodijah. Are you not going to bring Khodijah for treatment? So, when are you going to the hospital? Hunt in line also if it's noon," said Miss Maryam.

"Sorry Mom, Aji was going to take Khodijah for treatment, but not to the hospital. Today, Aji has made an appointment with an alternative medicine located in Mangunreja region. Said friend Aji, many have tried alternative medicine and the results are thankfully healed. Aji wants to try it, Mom. Who knows mate," said Aji.

"Oh my God, Aji!" peekik Bu Maryam while patting his eel.

"Your wife needs a doctor, not a village healer like that. It's worth almost a year but the development of the disease is getting worse, apparently you only treat him from village to village," said Ms. Maryam, furious.

Aji, who was upset that she was always cornered by her in-laws, finally spoke up. They again argue for affairs that can actually be discussed properly.

"Sorry, Mom. Not all Khodijah treatments are government-funded. After all, Mother herself knew that the distance from here to the city hospital was quite far. It is impossible for Aji to take Khodijah in a two-wheeled vehicle. Mother herself knows how much Aji earns as a sewing worker. Being able to eat every day, we are already very grateful," said Aji a little emotion.

Being hurt by the words of the in-laws, Aji finally spilled all the resentment in his heart.

However, instead of understanding the condition of her daughter-in-law, Miss Maryam even more grumbling.

"Huh, you stingy bastard! Make his wife's recovery still a calculation!" snorting Miss Maryam while leaving Khodijah's room.