Animal Sacrifice For Mother
16. Golden Opportunity
“Which song do you want?”
Doni asks brother Arif to play dangdut music. Must be exciting, he thought. Rahman laughing. Arif of course can. On one condition, Doni must dance. Agree. Kak Arif also immediately played an old song from the King dangdut Rhoma Irama - Young Blood.
Under the dim lights of the room, the loud laughter of Arif and Rahman teased a pair of crickets that were making out behind the grass. A pair of insects can be seen flying and circling overhead. Like dancing, enjoying the pleasure of the brothers who were laughing watching the stocky body of Doni sway.
The guitar is still being played by Arif. The song lyrics are intentionally repeated. Rahman adds excitement by thrusting a pen to Doni. Spontaneous, Doni was playing a flute.
“Stop, brother. Stop!”
Doni stopped his wobble, then sat leaning against the wall. Both of his legs straightened. Sweat was seen soaking his face and upper body. At once, the sound of laughter stopped even though a pair of insects were still busy dancing on their heads.
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“Halo, Don. You told him, haven't you? Not Rahman, but his brother. Why wait till tonight? Alright. I just want to see his performance on stage.”
This afternoon, while on his way home from the river, Doni got a call from Firmansyah. He told Doni to tell brother Arif about the music festival to be held in the provincial city.
In addition to being interested in the story of Rahman who said that Kak Arif is a guitar player as well as a great singer, Mas Firmansyah was also curious about the speech of Arif who introduced himself as a famous musician candidate.
Mas Firmansyah is Doni's older brother. He owns a music school in a provincial town, and deliberately holds a music festival to find someone who deserves to be a representative of his music school at the National Music Fest in Jakarta.
Arif's meeting with Firmansyah in the traditional market was not a coincidence. Because the day before Rahman and Doni vacation, Rahman gave his home address to the Firmansyah. But a solid routine makes Firmansyah mas can not directly meet brother Arif. In fact, until Rahman and Doni returned from Mount Rinjani, Firmansyah did not meet with brother Arif.
Until that day, Mas Firmansyah took the time to visit the address given by Rahman. But there, he found no one. How not, that day Inaq was attending the wedding of Mr. Kades' first child. Rahman was on his way home. While sister Arif was joking joking with the mothers of prospective buyers who were not at all lulled by the special price offered. Luckily, their neighbor, Bang Setiawan kindly delivered the Firmansyah mas to meet Kak Arif in the traditional market.
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“This, Don. I don't want to hear the news about a stocky teenager died because a pair of brothers forced him to keep swaying.”
Doni stared cynically. Rahman returned to Arif's room with a glass of water and gave it to Doni, laughing. Brother Arif spent the remains of a smile on his face.
Alhamdulillahot. After feeling relieved, Doni reported directly to brother Arif about the music festival to be held in the provincial city there. Without tucking in her brother's name. Doni completes his explanation with the lure of a great gift. The first winner will be sent to Jakarta.
“If brother Arif is interested, brother Arif only need to prepare himself. The rest leave it to both of us. How, man?”
Firmansyah's message was delivered. Doni turned his head towards Rahman who was still standing behind his back to the door of the room. Rahman did not comment. Just nod. Brother Arif is interested, while feeling challenged. This is a golden opportunity.
“Your sentence is wrong! They're not all rivals. Brother Arif is too great for them.”
Doni. Proud to have a friend like Rahman who always consistently recognizes the greatness of his biological brother. Even if later not selected, Rahman believes Kak Arif will be a strong competitor in the music festival held by the Firmansyah mas.
Amidst the crowd, Rahman and Doni are seen busy discussing about brother Arif. Praise after praise came out of the mouths of the two. There is no boredom even though the queue number is still quite long.
One by one, half the queue was reduced. One by one, there was only one person left in front. While behind, there were eleven people who had not yet got a turn to register.
From this morning until noon. Rahman and Doni remain eagerly awaiting their turn to register. Just like the spirit of Kak Arif and Inaq in calculating profits after selling kale in traditional markets.
“Inaq, chances are Arif will attend a music festival in the provincial city there. Who knows in this way can realize Arif's dream of becoming a famous musician.”
“Inaq heard about it from your sister. After all, Inaq has no reason to forbid you from leaving. The little spider will never stop re-knitting its nest, despite having been repeatedly damaged by the boy's naughty hands.”
Inaq smile. It reminds me of the valuable lesson that Amaq explained to little Arif first. When they learn to teach in between waiting for the time to perform Isha prayers.
“Happy fighting, son. Inaq will always wish you all the best.” Continue Inaq while stroking brother Arif's hair.
Inaq believed that his two children would not disappoint them. Brother Arif is moved. He hugged Inaq. In Inaq's embrace, Arif really found the meaning of a mother's sincerity and sincerity. In that instant, the atmosphere enveloped the two.
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“You just calm down. I memorized how Arif's brother. Care what Arif's name problem? Waitaminute! You think this name isn't good?”
Doni. Didn't Doni also hear the statement of the registration committee saying that the name written by Rahman was a unique name? Of course Doni has no reason not to like the name Rahman gave to brother Arif.
“Rahman, you never prepared a stage name for Arif before, did you?”
Rahman nodded. Right, that WSS was born here. Doni smile. Rahman's hair is ruffled. Justjust wonderful. In such a short time, Rahman was able to create a name that described his true reality.
“Eh, but I forgot. WSS stands for what?”
“Water Spinach Seller. Kale seller.” Answer Rahman. Simultaneously, their footsteps towards Doni's house were accompanied by laughter.
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