After the Rain
Grief News
"How about Nak Yandri? Have you met the principal of Daniar? What say? Did he allow Daniar to take an extended leave?" cecar Bu Salma as soon as Yandri arrives home.
"Actually Yandri did not meet with his principal Daniar, Mom," replied Yandri.
Ms. Salma's face turned gloomy. Anxiety immediately surfaced on his face.
"That means, Niar can't leave, dong. Why, Miss Beautiful didn't come in today?" Salma asked again.
"Yes, Mom. Today, Bu Indah is leaving for Umrah. But I don't have to worry, Yandri has obtained a leave permit for Daniar, really. From today until the next two weeks, Daniar can take a complete break at home," Yandri replied, showing a white envelope containing Daniar's leave letter.
"Ah, thank goodness then" said Ms. Salma, breathing a sigh of relief. "Oh yeah, by the way, what time are you leaving for Indramayu?" ask Miss Salma.
Yandri glanced at the clock that was coiled around his wrist. "Hmm, in a minute, Mom. Around 10 o'clock," he replied.
"You got a car?" ask Miss Salma again.
"The original plan was so, but because Daniar was sick, Yandri kept it here first. Let's make it easy if there's anything with Daniar. Yeah, hopefully, Daniar isn't why. But we have to stay alert for something that might happen" Yandri said.
"Hmm, you're right, son. Yes, accompany your wife there! I'm sure if at times like that, she would want to be close to her husband" Ms. Salma said.
Yandri. Ah Mother knows that I still miss her son, Inner Yandri.
"Yes, Mom. Yandri went into the room first" said Yandri.
Ms. Salma just nodded her head.
Yandri entered the room. Daniar was lying down and closed his eyes. Not wanting his arrival to disturb the wife's sleep, Yandri walked quietly.
However, suddenly Daniar opened his eyes. He smiled faintly looking at Yandri who was just gawking at him.
"Ish, I think Mommy's sleeping again" said Yandri, a little upset at being bullied.
"Hehehe, sorry Dad. Mother was just a little dizzy," said Daniar.
"Yes, just sleep again. Let me go," said Yandri, crawling on the bed.
"Eh, what are you doing?" ask Daniar, surprised.
"Nemenin Mommy sleeps, Iah," answered Yandri, laying down his body beside Daniar.
"Well, don't you want to leave again?" Daniar asked again.
"Yes, Bun. But later, around 10," said Yandri.
"Oh, I want to bring a car," Daniar said.
"Where is it, Bun. Dad riding public is ..."
"Well, how?" Daniar frowned.
"The car wants me to keep it here. Just in case you need it," Yandri said.
"So, why is this clock still not leaving? You missed the bus, you know," Daniar said.
"Dad on the bus leaving at 11, Bun. Later in Cikijing, Dad has made a deal with Ustadz Dani, will be together. So do not have to worry about running out of buses passing through the dormitory," said Yandri.
"So, what time do you leave?" ask Daniar again.
"Jam 10, Bun. Let's wait for the bus. Now, I want to nemenin Mother bobo first," continued Yandri, pulling a blanket to cover their faces both.
"Ish, Dad! This, what the hell?" sahut Daniar, was surprised by Yandri's fingers that had roared his chest area.
"Hold it, Bun. Can you, right?"
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Habibah continued to grumble because he failed to get money from his sister. Now, he doesn't know where to go to meet his daily expenses. Since there is an online motorcycle taxi, her husband's job is quiet. In a day, even though it has been for hours at the base of the motorcycle, but only one or two people use the services of her husband. In fact, Bahar often does not get passengers in a day.
If this continues, for a long time I am the same my two children can not eat. Monologue Habibah in his heart.
"Huh, all this is because of the colonized brother. Why the hell, he has to go home all? In fact, at home mother or at home, the disease is still difficult to heal. Sis Sejah himself as if he had no desire to heal. Really a lousy big brother! Difficult arranged! If you stay here, it'll be good. Many visited, many sent food as well. Is there still a neighbor who cares? Huh, you idiot!" abbah without pause.
"yeah! Bible ...! Where is rice as good as it is? I want to eat!" yells Bahar from the kitchen.
"No rice for today. I ate boiled cassava. Been preparing in the bushel on the small table next to the plate rack!" Habibah answered while shouting as well, because he was sewing Rizal's torn clothes in his study.
Bahar approached Habibah. His face looks wrinkled. He thrust out a boiled cassava that seemed like nothing had touched at all.
"Ish, indeed yesterday I gave money to buy rice, to buy side dishes? Not at all!" Habibah. "Yes, don't protest, just eat the food!" continued.
Bahar could only quietly hear the babbling of his wife. He had to admit, what Habibah said was indeed true. For a few days, he did not get any passengers. But this is beyond the power of Bahar. Plus, the weather seemed to not care about the difficulty. Every day it rains, because it's a passenger-deprived ojek base.
"Yes, let Akang eat this boiled cassava alone," replied Bahar, returning to the kitchen.
"good. Enjoy it, Kang! Akang can still eat. Let's see out there, there are still many people whose condition is worse than ours. Even starving!" oceh Habibah's.
"Yes-yes," said Bahar, snorting in annoyance.
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Second by second, keep going. By 10 o'clock, Yandri tidied up his backpack. He checked all his luggage.
Daniar could only see Yandri from his bed. Not that he did not want to help, Yandri forbade Daniar to get out of bed.
"Is anyone missing, Dad?" ask Daniar.
"It doesn't seem to exist, Bun," said Yandri.
"Kok seems to be, anyway .. which is definitely dong, if you answer!" protest Daniar, pout
Aih, hormones of pregnant people, yes .. astaghfirullah ... Patience Yandri, patience, inner Yandri.
Smiling, Yandri approached his wife. "Nothing, Bun. Everything's safe, right."
Daniar returned her husband's smile. "Well, that's dong!"
"Yes, I'm leaving first. Be careful at home. Remember, don't think too much. Okay!"
Daniar nodded.
Yandri drew his face closer. He looked down and kissed Daniar's head. Giving a hug while saying, "I love you."
Daniar was moved by Yandri's attitude. For some reason, this second pregnancy, has made Daniar a melancholy woman. In the end, Daniar started sobbing while dipping his head into Yandri's arms.
"Sst, don't cry. Next month, I also go home again, Bun," said Yandri.
Daniar let go of his embrace. She realized, crying would only aggravate her husband's steps. Therefore, Daniar wiped the rest of her tears and returned a smile to calm her husband's heart.
"Go, Dad!" Daniar.
Once again, Yandri kissed the head of his wife. A second later, he came out of the room to say goodbye to his mother-in-law.
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The day keeps changing. It's been a week since Daniar spent his time in bed. It's so boring. However, Daniar could not protest. Every time he stole the opportunity to get out of bed, either the Star or his mother, always caught Daniar. It seemed, the two people were already guard guards guarding the prisoners in prison.
"What?! Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un!" pekik Bu Salma's. "Yes, Son. May husnul khatimah. Don't worry, I'll talk to him slowly. Yeah, I hung up the phone, yeah. Assalamualaikum."
Faintly, Daniar heard his mother talk over the phone. I don't know who her mother was talking to. It's just that, from every sentence, Daniar can guess if what is said by the other person, is sad news.
"Innaliki?" muttered Daniar, "who died?" coined.
Chequek!
Door opens. Miss Salma entered Daniar's room.
"Ni, I have something to say, but I'm worried that you ..." Ms. Salma hung up her sentence.
"If Niar's why, Mom?" ask Daniar curious.
"Emh, anu Ni. I'm afraid that this news will affect your health" said Ms. Salma.
Daniar clasped his mother's hand. "Tell me, Mom. Niar must be fine. After all, Niar knew that Mom wanted to deliver the sad news to Daniar. Right, right?"
"Eh, how do you know, son?"
"Sorry, Mom. Last time, Niar accidentally heard Mom talking to someone on the phone. Has anyone died, Mom? Who?" ask Daniar.
"In-dia.i-it, Ni. Anu, emh.di-he .. she is your sister-in-law. Khodijah," replied Ms. Salma, stamped.
"Innalilahi wa inna ilaihi raji...."
