After the Rain

Yandri and Siska

Danisa knitted her eyebrows when she saw her mother daydreaming in the living room. Danisa then set foot near Miss Salma. He also sat next to his mother.

"What's up, Mom? When Nisa noticed, Mother Cake was confused" asked Danisa.

Ms. Salma smiled faintly. "No, Deck. There's nothing, '" he said.

Danisa sighed. "Don't lie, Mom. You know, I'm not the one who closed the situation," said Danisa.

Ms. Salma could only smile when she heard her youngest child's words. For a moment, he took a deep breath before he finally told her the reason for his confusion.

"Mom realized that all this would happen" said Ms. Salma, "but I didn't expect it to be this fast" she continued.

"Honest of all, Mom. Nisa herself was confused as to what to say. If brother Niar and bang Yandri still live together, maybe for a while, we can ride in the house bang Yandri. But now ..." Danisa paused her sentence.

"Hmm, inevitably, we have to go back to the old house, Deck," said Ms. Salma.

"Ish, Mother. The house belongs to Nita's sister. It's not good that we have to ride there. After all, Nisa heard, the house has been contracted for the next two years," Danisa said.

Miss Salma's forehead frowned. "Cock contracted, Deck. Where does Nita want to live?"

"Sir Nita said she wanted to join Roni's bang to Ciamis. Didn't sister Nita tell you yet?" ask Danisa.

"Not yet. I don't know anything about your sister's plans" replied Ms. Salma.

"Maybe Nita forgot, Mom. You see, said sister Nita, it is a pity that the house in Ciamis is not occupied. That's why Nita's sister moved, but here she also does not work," continued Danisa.

"Is it still possible to cancel the contract, Dek?" ask Ms. Salma, guessing.

"It doesn't seem like it, Mom. Because of the contract, the institution and has been signed as well" replied Danisa.

"Hmm yes, we will think again about the solution. It's noon, soon dzuhur. I want to get ready to pray dzuhur first," concluded Bu Salma.

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"Abis, where are we going?" yandri asked the Stars and Daniar.

"We'll just go home, son. It's been half a day you've walked to and fro. You must be tired" Daniar told his son.

"How about we go watch Daddy's house?" moti Stars.

"Well, that's a good idea" Yandri said.

Daniar sighed. She knew that it was just the Star's wits to bring her ex-husband back closer.

"You two are watching, yeah. Mother still has many tasks. Tomorrow, Mommy has to work, so Mommy needs a break" Daniar said.

"Yes, Mother does not need to watch. Mother fell asleep in Dad's room. Well, okay, yeah?" tanya Bintang glanced at her father.

"Hmm, of course you can, honey. Isn't that your home too" Yandri said.

"That's Bun ... Dad was already ngizinin. We're watching Daddy's house, yuk! Please ..." whining Star.

Daniar took his breath back. The whining of the Stars always melted his heart. Finally, Daniar also followed the wishes of his only child.

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A few days have passed. Yandri has returned to work. The star is also preparing to study at the Junior High level. While Daniar, he increasingly busied himself with his side business, which is making pastries.

Daniar tried to practice the knowledge he had gained from the PKK mothers class. The result is not much, because Daniar has not dared to open the service of making cakes to the public. Moreover, Daniar himself is still focused on living his main profession as an honorary teacher. Therefore, Daniar only makes cakes ordered by his coworkers.

In one twilight. Daniar approached Ms. Salma who was watering plants in the back garden.

"It's beautiful, ma'am" said Daniar, who made Ms. Salma jump in surprise.

"Ish, Brother ... ngagetin aja," said Ms. Salma, scowling annoyed.

"Hehehe, I'm sorry, ma'am" replied Daniar who was standing next to his mother. "By the way, is there any news from wak Rini, ma'am?" ask Daniar.

Ms. Salma kept the flush. He walked to the gazebo. Daniar followed Ms. Salma from behind. A moment later, they sat side by side.

"Until now, there has been no news, brother. But we must not be too happy either. Fear they will tell us suddenly," said Ms. Salma.

"Yes, Mom's right. Oh yes, Ma. Keep this," Daniar continued, handing over a long brown envelope.

"What is this, Ni?" asked Ms. Salma, astonished.

"That's the result of the sale of pastries by Niar's co-workers, Mom. Not bad, make an additional cost of the house contract later," replied Daniar.

"But isn't this a stash for his lectures Star, Brother?" asked Ms. Salma who felt bad if she had to use the spare money for her grandson's college.

"It's okay, Mom. Bintang still has his father who is more obliged to finance," said Daniar.

"But, Son ..." Ms. Salma still had doubts.

"Save it, Mom. Let's not be too dizzy for the transfer, later" replied Daniar.

"Alright, Son. Hopefully we can quickly find a suitable contract for us" said Ms. Salma.

"Aamiinu. Yes, I did, Mom. Niar come in first. Want to prepare Star MPLS equipment tomorrow," concluded Daniar.

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"When was Dela's aqiqah implemented, Mi?" ask Miss Maryam to her youngest daughter-in-law.

"Mia doesn't know, Mom. Bang Raihan does not hold money at all at this time" replied Mia.

"Hhh, the child .. keeps the child going, but has no steady effort" muttered Miss Maryam.

"Well, what else, ma'am. It's not Mia's will either, have another child" Mia replied.

"Yes at least, use KB dong, Mi!" habibah.

"Have tried, brother. But her midwife said, Mia is allergic to contraceptives" said Mia, defending herself.

"Already! You guys make me dizzy." Lerai Miss Maryam. "Yes already, Mi. Let the cost of aqiqah, the responsible mother," he continued.

Mia smiled happily. "Thank you, Mom."

"Yes already, then, I go home first" said Miss Maryam.

On the way home, Habibah asked about the cost of his youngest son Raihan's aqiqah. However, Maryam replied lightly if she would ask her brothers for help Raihan. Habibah immediately pursed his lips. "Huh, just bother!"

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Yandri could only take a deep breath after hearing the voice message her mother had sent. A second later, Yandri called Miss Maryam.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Yan!" greet Miss Maryam on the other end of the phone.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, Mom. What do you mean I asked Yandri to come home this week?" ask Yandri.

"Raihan is about to give thanks to his fourth son, Yan. Cook you do not come," replied Miss Maryam gave an excuse.

"No way, Mom. The week is not Yandri's schedule for relaxation" Yandri said.

"Ish, Yan ... Cook you can not leave goods for a day or two days only," said Ms. Maryam.

"No way, Mom!" Yandri.

"When are you going home?" ask Miss Maryam. "Let his son Raihan's aqiqah show be postponed," he continued.

"Ish, don't have to be pushed back either, ma'am. If you want to give thanks, then give thanks. Don't have to wait for Yandri to come home" Yandri replied.

"Can't be, Yan. Anyway, I want all of Mom's kids to get together at the event. Point!" firmly Ms. Maryam. "So, when can you go home?" ask again.

"Yourf!" Yandri again exhaled, rude. "Next month, Mom. First week," he added.

"Yes, we give thanks next month. But you have to go home, yeah. And don't go home to your ex-wife. Remember that!" firmly Ms. Maryam.

"No, Ma. Yandri's back at the hotel!"

Tut!

Yandri ended his talk. "Huh, there's just one."

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Day after day goes on. To fulfill her mother's request, Yandri returns to Miss Maryam's house. Although inwardly, Yandri felt guilty for not being able to meet the Star.

When Yandri stole time to meet his son, Bintang was holding religious tourism activities for five days. As a result, relaxation this time, Yandri did not meet his son.

"Let's go Yan, let's go to Mia's house. Soon the thanksgiving event begins," asked Miss Maryam.

Yandri was forced out of his room. For some reason, he could never say no to his mother's wishes. In order to please her mother, Yandri is willing to do anything.

Arriving at Mia's house, the invited guests consisting of the fathers, had gathered in the living room. A moment later, an ustadz led the aqiqah event of Raihan's youngest daughter.

One by one, the arrangement of events began with quite solemn. Until at the last event, Yandri went ahead to lead the do'a.

Secretly, Siska watched Yandri from behind the curtain blocking the male and female worshippers. This was Siska's first meeting with Yandri after all these years. Siska smiled broadly at the man she had never been able to forget in her entire life.

After the event was over, invited guests were asked to enjoy the banquet. Feeling thirsty, Yandri then went to a table that served a variety of cold drinks.

"Let's hunt, this is your chance" whispered Habibah in the ear of his best friend.

"But, Brother," replied Siska, hesitating.

"Udah, there ah!"

Habibah pushed slowly Siska's body so that the girl could not dodge anymore. Her heart skipped a beat realizing that she was very close to the man of her tribe.

To cover up her nervousness, Siska grabbed the glass and thrust it at Yandri.

"Drink, Yan!"