Animal Sacrifice For Mother
23. They're Your Family, too
“Bi, aunty.”
Doni half shouted from outside the door. He called his family's housekeeper. Not long after, a middle-aged woman came out opening the front door. Doni then thrust out the cassava brought by Inaq. He told my aunt to put it in the kitchen. So let Inaq and brother Arif come in. While Rahman was just silenced because he had been used to the house of Doni. He also knew the family assistant Doni.
Inside the house. Doni again told the aunt to serve them drinks. Now Inaq, Arif, and Rahman are sitting on a neatly arranged old brown sofa in the living room. But not for Doni, because he went to take his smartphone that was left in the car.
SubhanAllah's. How can Doni be comfortable in our home? While this house is so big and beautiful. He also does not need to go to and fro, there is a housekeeper who is ready to do everything. Inaq was astonished, and amazed. His eyes looked around. Arif just sat down. Sometimes fix the location of his favorite guitar.
“Rahman, aunt not out yet?”
Not yet Rahman answered the question Doni who had just entered the house after taking a smartphone, aunty was seen stepping closer to them. He brought a cold drink and a few jars of cookies. Then put it on the table while allowing the guest of his master's child to enjoy the treat. Immediately left them with a smile after receiving thanks from everyone, including Doni.
Right said Rahman when the three of them were in Arif's room at that time. Doni is an omnivore aka all-eater. It was no wonder that his body was growing. But it makes them comfortable here. They felt that Doni really treated them well.
Looky. When Inaq, Sis Arif, and Rahman had just eaten a piece of pastry, Doni had finished almost half the jar. His behavior invites laughter throughout the luxurious living room.
Amidst the laughter, the sound of the dzuhur adhan echoed from the mosque located just across the street. Doni spontaneously turned to look at Rahman. He knew very well the habits of his friend, so he no longer had to ask.
Soon Doni moved from the sofa to a small mushalla in the back room of his house. And back with the prayer equipment. He is also seen carrying his mother's face to be worn by Inaq. They then headed to the Nurul Huda mosque. Inaq and brother Arif smiled at his treatment. It seems like Doni really memorized Rahman's habits.
Twenty-five minutes in the mosque. They're back home. Before crossing the road, Rahman had to kill Doni. He uncovers Doni's holster from behind and makes himself look like he's riding a cidomo. Doni retaliates by kicking Rahman's butt slowly. For the umpteenth time Inaq and brother Arif laughed to witness the intimacy of the two.
“Assalamaicum. Aunt, Rahman hungry.”
Not even at the front door, Doni shouted. He took the name of his best friend. The hungry are not Rahman. Who else if not Doni? But aunt has memorized all the tricks of her master's son. And without even being told, auntie had prepared lunch for all of them.
“Hmm, good smell.”
Doni imitates the tone of voice of one of the characters in the animated film series Upin & Ipin. The sentence at the same time allows the simple family Inaq towards the dining room which also looks clean and luxurious.
After lunch, Doni suggested to Inaq to rest in the guest room. Inaq refused politely. He chose to help his aunt clean up their food containers even if not asked at all. That's Inaq. Even though he was old, he always wanted to work. He said his body felt sore if he did not move.
Unlike Inaq, brother Arif asked Doni to play his favorite guitar and sing together. Brother Arif agrees. Then Doni led brother Arif to the front porch. Rahman was tasked with carrying a jar of cookies and a bottle of cold drink.
The first song ends with a thank you note from Doni. He completes his imagination by acting like a famous singer in class Ariel Noah who thanked him while raising his hands towards thousands of spectators. Brother Arif and Rahman just laughed watching the funny behavior of a Doni.
“Don, Daddy and Mommy came home from the office tuh.”
Shit, Rahman's voice shooed the imagination. Doni still wants to entertain his fans. When will I feel like Ariel Noah? Indeed, if he was only with Rahman, he was never so excited to welcome his parents home. It's different now, there's Inaq and Arif. He had to introduce them to his parents.
The sound of greeting sounds soft from the lips of Mother. Followed Dad. The three answered their greetings. Then Doni stood up. So did Rahman and brother Arif.
“Dad, Mother, introduce. This is Arif's brother, Rahman's brother. Inside there is also Inaq, their mother.”
Mom and Dad smiled. They had heard a little bit about this simple family from Doni's story.
This morning also before leaving to pick up Inaq and Arif, Doni had reported that the Rahman family would stay at their home because tomorrow it was Arif's turn to perform at a music festival held by Mas Firmansyah, their eldest son, Doni's older brother.
Brother Arif smiled. He slightly nodded his head in honor. Rahman is ordinary. He has often met face-to-face with Doni's parents. In a moment, they entered the house together.
“Nah, the Inaq.”
Doni showed his role again. He introduced Inaq. Inaq is like both of his hearts. Easily familiar with others. Just look, Inaq and Ani's aunt are having a good time. Sometimes the two exchanged smiles.
“Waalaikumsalam.”
Inaq answered the greetings from Doni's parents. At first Inaq felt sad, because he had never been at home as luxurious as this. Especially now he is looking directly at the owner.
“This is the Rahman family that Doni told me about with Daddy and Mommy.”
Doni's explanation further adds to Inaq's condolence. But the answer from Mommy seems to be the exorcist of that. How noble are those who say the Rahman family is also part of their extended family.
Doni was happy to hear his parents' statement. So happy, he spontaneously kissed Rahman's forehead. A second stares up and pushes his best friend's body. The incident was able to give birth to laughter from all residents of the luxury house. Not least aunt, household assistant Doni.
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