Because Apples

The Dream of Disate

Fasting in the month of Dulhijah is not mandatory. But Adam made it obligatory for himself. Of course for his own reasons. The main thing is to save.

So no wonder, seeing him now just sitting lethargic in class. Sometimes looking at a cell phone as if waiting for something.

“ Lo both are sick again? “ ask Dika.

Adam shakes.

“ Keep why? Breakfast yet? “

“ Adam equals Affan again fasting. So don't be a mute! Eat in front of him again! “ sahut Leon.

Dika turned his body. Smiling stiff. It was fitting that his two best friends seemed uninspired. Even they refused when Dika invited him to sport.

“ Lo later tonight there is no event? “

“ Don't know. I don't think there is. “ Adam answer Leon's question.

“ What are the streets? Takbir traveling? “ ask Leon to offer.

“ Di, you seek pleasure doang! “ says Affan.

“ See you later tonight. “

Night is the most anticipated night after new year's night and first night.

That's what Adam felt last night. Although only the takbiran Eid al-Adha, at least it can foster a little happiness.

After the Id prayer, he immediately returned to the apartment. He changed his clothes and went back to the mosque.

Not only to watch the slaughter procession of sacrificial animals, but also help there. Enough on the weight of the meat.

And certainly not to sacrifice.

Maybe people say there's a point, too. He sacrificed, not sacrificed. Victim feelings.

Jamaah Masjid al-Lathif there are quite a lot of sacrifices. This year there are 11 goats and 2 cows.

Eleven o'clock in the morning just finished the entire activity, including distributing meat to the surrounding community.

Although actually not very fond of goat meat, Adam still accepted it. He could give it to Leon and the others. Or also for apartment residents.

Sipping meat on the roof of the building is the plan tonight. Routine events are held every year, said the owner of the building.

When he got to the apartment, he put meat in his mini-fridge. Then shower and pray.

Eager to sleep after Zuhur's prayer, and failed upon hearing the knock on the door of his room. Adam tried not to heed the voice, hoping the bully would leave immediately. But in fact he had to give up.

Peeved at the person who was constantly knocking at the weathered door. Want to flush the perpetrator with used laundry water if you do not have a clear reason to come to see him.

“ Bentar!! “

Already he prepared a spray and a spicy curse that will be issued. But as if stopped at the tip of the tongue when he saw who was in front of him at this moment.

“ Hi! “

Five seconds Adam was silent. Confused what to say.

It is not because Nadine who carries a large bag of crackles that contain nothing.

But it was more because of the two people who were to the left right of the beautiful girl.

“ Dam? “

Adam jerked, “ Uh, Yes. “

“ Can enter? “

“ Uh, anu, yes. “ she opened the door wide.

He was like a dazed person who was confused by the situation. What makes the leader of the foundation where he attended school came with his wife. That's what's raging in his head.

“ Bentar, I take a drink first. “

Vina's gaze never escaped Adam and then turned to browse the entire room.

“ Thanks, Dam. “

Adam nodded.

“ So, what's the same Om Aunt here? “ ask Adam to the point.

“ Nothing, Dam. Aunty just wants to know where you live. Same with this love. “

Vina gave the big crackle to him. Contains a lot of snacks and also a variety of processed meat.

“ Here can't use crackle pouch, Tan. “

Adam returned. But that's not the main reason he refused. Honestly, Vina was surprised. A small building like this implements very elite rules.

“ Uh, why behind? He intentionally bought it for you. “ Deny chiming.

Instantly he was confused. Confused how to respond. Countless times have they met.

And of course always with a lot of stuff that he received. Neither from Deny nor from Vina.

“ Thanks, Om! “ Adam smile stiffly.

“ Alah, relax, Dam. “

“ Here, Auntie bring back the crackles! You take it first. “

“ Don't, Tan. All I throw away, “

“ Bentar, Dam. “ Adam back to sit. Waiting for Deny to continue.

“ You still work? “

Almost his mouth gaping in disbelief, “ Yes, Om. “

“ Still in warkop same cafe? “

This time he nodded. Increasingly I don't understand this situation.

“ You have no intention to move work, one job, Dam? “ ask Vina.

“ If only in one place, the money is not enough to live, Tan. “

“ How much salary per month? “

“ Which work was it? The one in the warkop or the cafe? “

“ Both. “

“ If it is in Warkop, the month is 1.2 million. If the cafe is 750 thousand. “

Vina dumbfounded. Only with such a salary could Adam still laugh happily.

Deny pulled out a piece of paper from his wallet, “ Om had an acquaintance at one of the cafes. If you want to work there, call that number. Tell me Om who told you, must be accepted. “

“ Yes, Thanks, Om. “

“ Work in warkop a lot also yes salary, “ chirps Nadine.

“ So too has been given the boss bonus. Pity me, kali! “

“ That money is enough for everyday? “ Deny's turn to ask.

“ If you make a meal with snacks is still a lot leftover, Om. But I'm not just for eating. “

“ Make pay for apartment? “ Adam nodded.

“ How many months did you get out? “

“ Make pay rent this apartment only 500. Not to mention paying for water, electricity. Yeah, it takes a minimum of a million, Tan. “

A moment of silence. Adam's mind was still floating about his slick life story.

“ Duh, kok even vent gini. I'll go back first, Tan. “

“ Uh, i-iya. “ replied Vina stamped.

With Nadine's help, he went to the kitchen to put the food away. Something different happened in the family room.

As powerful as Vina's energy held back the cry. As soon as he entered this place earlier, his heart seemed to be sliced. Imagine how Adam lived.

Seeing the narrow space that Adam called a place to live. There is no expensive furniture there. Just some worthless little things.

Very inversely proportional to his home.

The hard sofa he was sitting on right now seemed to complain to him. Asking to be repaired as soon as it is worn out. Or just thrown away because it is not worth using.

That made Vina sick.

Almost her tears came out if Deny did not hold her hand to give her strength. Her husband is equally sick. I was sick when I heard Adam's story.

“ Where's Adam, Ra? “

Nadine takes place in front of the parents, “ Again change clothes. “

“ Mama knows for herself, right? I didn't lie about Adam. “ said Nadine.

It is impolite to leave guests alone. So Adam chose to pray in the room after sounding azan, so that his guests did not wait too long.

Then in the next minute there was a knock on the door of his apartment. Vina stood up to open the door. But only one knock was heard because suddenly the door was opened from the outside.

“ Uh, dog! Help dong! The weight! “ grunts Affan. He entered with his back to the door.

“ Loh! Mr Deny? “ says Dika surprised.

Same is the case with Affan and Leon who look at each other do not understand.

“ Who are you? “ ask Vina.

“ They're his best friend Adam, Ma. “ Nadine answers mother's questions.

He also got confused looks from the three younger siblings of his class.

“ Can we come in? “ asks Affan to break the silence.

“ Yes, enter. “

Threesome, taking turns to shake Deny and Vina. Put stuff on the table.

“ I'm Leon, Tan. Call aja Ipung. This is the same Affan Dika. “ said Leon introduced himself.

Vina welcomed their friendly.

“ Can you come in? The door's locked? “ ask Deny.

“ We have the spare key, sir. “

The man's forehead shriveled, “ We are no longer at school. So just call om same aunt. “

Dika nods understand, “ Om same Auntie there is a need here? “

“ There is no need for anything. Just want to see where Adam lives. “

The answer made them more confused. Trying to guess, how close Adam with Nadine, until his parents also want to meet.

“ You guys come here often? “

“ Very often, Tan! Here is already our own home cake. “ replied Leon.

Adam returned after the prayer. His ears hear the talk there.

“ Wih! Just come by. Where's grill? “

Leon handed him one large bag, containing several utensils for baking.

“ Stab the satellite where? “

“ It exists! If you're looking, wear napa's eyes! “ grouse Dika.

“ Bentar. What do you want to have a show? “ ask Vina.

“ Later tonight there's a barbecue show, Tan. We want sacrificial meat. “

“ Here? “

“ Not. On the same roof as the other neighbors. Bareng. “

It was only fitting that Vina saw many people passing over to the top. With a lot of stuff in their hands.

“ How do you know, Leon? “

“ He's the one who comes here most often, Tan. And his neighbor Adam knew him. “

“ Very strange to hear, Tan. Call Ipung aja deh, “ said Adam.

Vina chuckles, “ Yes, yes. “

“ Dam, the meat has been split? “

Adam jerked, “ Forgot! Om, Tan, I'm staying for nothing? “

Vina smile, “ Yes. “

Only after the young man passed did he ask Affan, “ Why should his flesh be separated, Fan? “

“ Adam does not like goat meat. That's why we brought him beef, and Adam's mutton was given to us. “

The woman nodded in understanding, “ Just like you, Ra. I don't like goat meat. “

Nadine smiled and refocused on her phone.

“ Om same Aunt would like to come along? Lots of people, lots of people! “ bargain Affan.

Deny smiled, “ See later. “

“ You know Adam since when? “

“ Udah from SMP. “ Reply Dika relax. He turned on the tube tv as usual.

“ He said someone didn't come? Wh who? “ ask Vina again.

“ It, Ryan. He was again in the Holy. “

“ Oh, who is the badminton athlete huh? “

Affan nodded, “ Yes. “

“ You don't want to be an athlete? “

They look at each other. Then nod.

“ Continue, not followed? “ ask Deny.

“ The five of us all want to be athletes. But obviously can achieve yes just Ryan. “ explained Leon.

“ Reasons? “

“ Being an athlete in Indonesia is not a promising profession, Om. We're all different. Some like football, basketball, volleyball, badminton. Of all that, no one can achieve internationally except badminton. Hence no one goes on other than Ryan. “ said Dika at length.

“ Mending just so, his dream. “

Of course they want to perform. But in their own way.