After the Rain

Sulking

The last choice was so scary. Everyone supports the last option. Only Yandri refused. He is still trying hard to think of the best path.

The knock on the door of his room suddenly made Yandri daydream.

"Can you come in, Dek?" ask softly the eldest brother behind the door.

"Come in, brother," replied Yandri.

The tall man approached the table. At a glance, he took out a glass from the table and sipped the contents.

Shortly afterwards, Aminah opened the door and entered Yandri's room. He approached Yandri who was standing beside the table.

"Sister wants to talk to you, Dek. Sit down!" aminah's Order.

Yandri pulled the chair that was behind the table. Likewise with Aminah who had sat first in the other seat. After that, they sat facing each other.

Aminah grabbed Yandri's hand and held him tightly. For a moment, he looked at Yandri.

"I don't think the idea that Raihan came up with wasn't a bad idea, Yan." Aminah started the conversation.

"But, Brother. Mothers will feel wasted if we do that" said Yandri, "mother's children are so many, but no one can take care of her" he added.

"What can we do, Yan. All also have their own needs, have their own activities and affairs," replied Aminah while sighing.

"Yandri understood that they were busy, but Yandri did not understand the attitude of Bibah's brother. Though she lives on one roof with her mother, but why won't she take care of her mother?" yandri.

"Yan, Habibah's attitude changed after Bahar left her for the woman. Habibah sees things only with his feelings. That's why he often turns into a temperamental if he has to deal with his mother. Because of what was in his mind, the pain of his mother caused him to lose Bahar" said Aminah.

Yandri took a long breath.

"If that's the best option, what Yandri can do, brother. But honestly, Yandri did not have to deliver mother. Instead, Brother and sister Nauval just delivered. Tomorrow Yandri will have to return to Indramayu" Yandri replied.

In the next room, Miss Maryam could only sit weakly on her wheelchair. His heart was over hearing the discussions of his children. He did not expect, if his six children did not care about him at all.

Miss Maryam could only close her eyes. He turned his face up, trying to hold back the tears that continued to pour down.

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Month by month has passed. Eight months already Miss Maryam occupies a nursing home located in the city area of Kawalu. Every month, the children of Maryam visit alternately.

Changes in Ms. Maryam began to be seen. In fact, Miss Maryam has started to live in the nursing home.

"Is Yandri not home yet, well?" mother Maryam asked when Aminah visited her.

"Yandri's on a project outside the province, ma'am. It should have been, Yandri came home last semester. However, the cut was only a week, because it was not taken," said Aminah.

"Yes, phone time too, Yandri said so," replied Miss Maryam.

"Oh yes, Mom. Minah wants to apologize, Minah can't find the steamed sponge cake that I asked for. Instead, Minah bought this for Mom, " continued Aminah.

The expression on Maryam's face changed. He had wanted that cake for a long time. However, the nurse who used to buy it, was on maternity leave. Therefore, it has been almost a month Miss Maryam can not enjoy the cupcake that she likes so much.

"Already Mom, don't sulk anymore. This mother is not a child. Hopefully in town, Nauval can get it for Mom next month. It's nothing, isn't it?" bejuk Aminah's.

Maryam did not answer. He asked the nurse to take him back to the room.

"Mother sleepy. Mom wants to sleep. Go home!" ma'am Maryam's orders.

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Two months passed. It has been ten months Yandri was on the island of Batam. To this day, the chairman of the foundation called for the team to return to the dormitory.

"Thankfully, the time has accelerated" Yandri said, packing.

"Yes, thank God Tadz. I can't wait to meet my wife's son" said Ustadz Dani.

Yandri just smiled wryly. He really missed his wife too much. However, until this second Yandri did not know of their whereabouts.

"Family is indeed the most effective longing remedy, Tadz," said Yandri.

"Hahaha, Ustadz is right. Family is the most beautiful treasure in the world" replied Ustadz Dani.

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"When did the PKL start, Bin?" ask Daniar to his daughter.

"Next week, Bun," replied the Star.

"One group's the same Adwira, right?" Daniar asked again.

"Yes, Bun." The star answered again.

"Be careful, Bin. Don't forget manners even in people's areas." Daniar Advice.

"Yes, Bun. Take it easy, God willing Bibin can take care of himself. Oh yes, by the way, Mommy will stay with whom if Bibin leaves?" ask the stars to divert the conversation.

"Self can also, Bin," said Daniar.

"where can! Mommy asked to be stopped by mbak Ratih only," said Bintang.

"Mbak Ratih, will have a husband Bin, not good with her husband if he has to be sent here," replied Daniar, reasoned.

"Keep, how's dong?" ask the stars again.

"You don't have to worry ... Mother must be fine, really," said Daniar.

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Two weeks later.

"Yes for a moment, Mom .. I call Idah first. Only Idah knows the cake shop" said nurse Ninda, trying to calm Ms. Maryam's whining.

"Assalamu'alaikum!"

The greeting in the doorway instantly made the whimper of Miss Maryam stop. Maryam and the nurse who took care of her turned their heads.

"Yandri my son!" exclaimed Miss Maryam, trying to raise her hand.

Yandri felt moved when he saw firsthand the health development of his mother's body. Gratitude unceasingly he extended to God the Owner of the heart and the Body of man.

"Mother why? How do you sulk like that?" yandri asked shortly after hugging her mother.

"Mother wants to eat cake, son. But everyone here is evil! Mother's children are also evil. They won't buy Mom that cake." Adu Bu Maryam pursed her lips.

"It's not evil ma'am, but we're waiting for a reply to a message from one of the nurses here" Ninda said.

"Already, Mom. This is Yandri bringing fruits for Mom. Eaten yes, let Yandri peel," persuaded Yandri while brandishing the parcel of fruit he brought.

"Ish, don't want to! I don't want fruit, I want that viral cake!" shouted Miss Maryam as she turned her face away.

"Yes already, Mom now take the medicine first huh. Later in the afternoon, Ninda brought her cake. I want to, don't you?" persuade Ninda.

"Promise?" renuk Bu Maryam's.

"Yes, Ninda promised. Yuk, we're going to the room."

Miss Maryam nodded. He forgot his longing for Yandri. A second later, Ninda brought Miss Maryam into her room.

"Are you okay, Mom? After months of separation, she didn't even want to talk to me at all" Yandri lamented.

"That's a natural thing, Nak Yandri. Moreover, the age of Nak Yandri's mother is getting older. His memory began to diminish. His attitude returned like a child, sulking if his wish was not fulfilled. You have to be patient a lot" said Bu Hajjah Titing, a nursing home owner.

"Yes, Mom. I understand," replied Yandri. "By the way, what kind of cake does my mom want, Mom?" tanyakanya.

"Come, Son. Mother herself does not know. During this time Miss Maryam was treated by Idah, and it happened that Idah was on maternity leave. We've been trying to get in touch with Idah and ask about the cake he used to bring to Miss Maryam. However, until this moment Idah has not replied to our chat," said Bu Hajjah Titing.

Shortly thereafter. Ninda went back to Yandri and the owner of the parlour who was talking.

"It's a viral cupcake, sir. From the Stars Bakery pastry shop on Nagarawangi street."