Becoming a Third Person

34 Honeymoon's

Bismillah...

Rima lay down while staring at her phone screen. Follow smiling to see the upload of a college friend who has just given birth to a baby girl. A comment containing congratulations meets the wa group. Rima also congratulated her, while tucking in hope that she will also soon become pregnant like her friend Syifa.

He saw a photo of a tiny baby with his eyes closed. As a miracle as it feels, a tiny creature that looks fragile was born after 9 months curled up in the womb of his mother.

Rima shrank her tears that suddenly flowed. He suddenly became melancholy. So missed the baby, the fruit of his love with Setyo.

"Five?"

Tyo had just entered the room and saw Rima looking solemn with her hape. Rima immediately wiped away the rest of her tears as soon as she heard Tyo's voice.

"Yes mas?"

"Well? You cry?"

"That" said Rima. Trying to cover up her sudden blue feelings.

"Do not lie, your nose is red."

Tyo also lies down next to Rima who is now sitting leaning on the head of the bed.

"Hey, why? I'm wrong, aren't I?" Tyo stroked the back of Rima's hand.

"I. .. want to. .. have a baby."

Rima had not poured out her heart through her silent cries. Because of Tyo's question he cried again. The shadow of her little baby Syifa whom she had noticed for a long time.

Tyo was silent for a moment, he did not know what to do. His wife wanted a baby and that was natural. To this day, God has not answered their prayers.

Two weeks ago Tyo and Rima had consulted with an obstetrician. They both underwent tests and the results were no problem. The two of them felt relief mixed in confusion because of that.

"Hey, here I hug." Tyo pulled Rima into his arms. And his wife is getting more excited.

"Why do I not get pregnant next year?"

"Yes gapapa Rim, it's not your fault. Our doctor's check has no problem."

"Yes, but if I'm not pregnant, I'll be my target. I'll be blamed for you."

Tyo exhaled and stroked Rima's choppy hair.

"Do think about the distance first, the important thing is that we keep working."

Rima looked up at Tyo. He was grateful that Tyo did not follow the panic in responding to the child's problems. Even her husband was more relaxed and often responded to her nervousness in jest.

"We're trying another way, aren't we?"

"other style? What style? You got any ideas?"

"That's not style, way."

Rima pinched Tyo who was wide-eyed hard.

"Do not be too serious thinking this, later also pregnant. Anyway my rations don't get reduced."

Tyo was harder.

"Mas Tyooo!! This is serious."

"I'm more serious, man,"

Tyo pulled Rima's red nose from crying.

"Hmm if you call dear there is a want, already ah I want to do value first," Rima moved from the bed.

"Eits, no excuses. He said he wanted a baby. Now what night? Hayoo don't sneeze,"

Tyo pulled his hand and made Rima unable to move. Now their position is closer.

"Inget when it's time,"

Rima laughed softly while pushing Tyo who was getting closer to him nosily.

"And you write big on the calendar,"

Rima laughed again glancing at the circle of red markers on the sitting calendar. The big writing that says 'fertile period' is clearly visible. It's only fitting that Tyo has given a hard code since a few minutes ago.

Even the cold night they went through with warmth full of love. With a strand of prayer, there will soon be a baby candidate in the womb of Rima.

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A month later, the ever-delayed honeymoon plan was finally reached. The destination of Tyo and Rima is Thailand. It just so happens that they go with Bram and his recently married wife. In Thailand they will meet Alfian and Rhea, also a married couple from Malang. Alfian is Tyo's business partner who will invest in a fruit juice drink factory.

That morning Patong beach, Phuket was not too crowded. Tyo and Rima deliberately chose the time before breakfast to take a walk to enjoy one of the crowded beaches visited by tourists. Indeed, before heading to Bangkok, they stopped at Phuket, one of the largest islands in Thailand which is a popular tourist destination.

Tyo pulled Rima into his arms while enjoying the blue sea. The calm waves race to reach the sparkling sand overwritten by the sunlight.

"I love you Rima," Tyo kissed Rima's forehead and linked their fingers.

"I love you too, I love you three, I love you four" Rima replied and smiled at her husband.

"Cock for 4 Rim?"

"You are finished, my love for you is infinite" Rima chuckled.

"What was hayo? Don't start, ma'am,"

Tyo laughed while holding Rima's hand that pinched her waist.

"His nyubitnya ajar malem aja darling, if now the danger. We won't be the way anymore."

"I'll go to bed early" Rima glanced at Tyo funnyly. Intentionally flirting with her husband.

"Sleep, at the very center of the mallem I woke up," replied Tyo flatly. Rima immediately laughed, her husband was able to answer and provoke Rima to smile. Though Rima's heart was still troubled thinking of her who never got pregnant.

"Ga need to think sad, we here the story of honeymoon so enjoy it first. Being pregnant is God's business. And I don't care if you can get pregnant or not. I'm still in love."

Tumben Tyo spoke so long. Until Rima looked at him without blinking. How does her husband know what she's thinking? Tyo stared back at him, caressing his cheeks fondly. While in front of them the glittering sea dance Patong presents a carefree sight. It was as if celebrating the love of both of them deepening.

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By 10, the three couples were already on board the boat which would take them to enjoy the scenery on Phi Phi Island. The island became increasingly popular after being used for the filming location of the film The Beach starring Hollywood actor Leonardo di Caprio.

"Sir Rhea, how many months pregnant has she been?"

Rima approaches Rhea, Alfian's pregnant wife. Apparently he couldn't bear to ask.

"It's been coming in 6 months, mbak,"

"Oh that, the grin." Rima replied while stroking Rhea's stomach which looked slightly distended.

"May Rima be a step later," replied Rhea while stroking Rima's stomach quickly.

"Hehehe aamiin, he wants it. Pengen. But ...," Rima didn't go on.

"Sir, I was also pregnant. I waited about 1.5 years. Sempet is upset too. Especially when I was 30. Mas Fian is also 35 right, so I think very much."

Rima looked at Rhea with widened eyes. He did not expect that Rhea also experienced a story similar to him.

"How do you think about it?" ask Rima impatiently.

"We consulted a doctor and check this out it, the results are all normal. I'm looking for info on how to get pregnant. I try to drink 3 diva juice, routine for 6 months. The same incandescent as well, yes all efforts are undertaken mbak while multiplying istighfar."

Rhea stared at the sea, sighing as if recalling her times of struggle.

"After 1.5 years of effort, God finally said it. Anyway the efforts continue to be the same manyin istighfar mbak. God has been granted by Allah,"

Rhea stroked Rima's arm, and Rima smiled as if she got another shot of spirit.

"Just like every mallem's business don't stop, either" Rhea winked.

"Every mallem is mbak?" Rima doesn't understand.

"Yes ... that ... affairs .. ahem ahem," Rhea laughed as she nudged Rima. And they both laughed together. Rima felt that there was a little relief in her heart. He was determined to do Rhea's advice.

"What is so funny?"

Tyo suddenly stood behind Rima.

"Eh mas, it shares the same success story as Rhe,"

Alfian who had also been standing near Rhea joined the conversation. They also chatted casually, while taking pictures in the middle of the sea with a view that spoils the eye.

The ship stopped soon. And some tourists who are ready with snorkeling costumes take turns down assisted by several guides.

Rima looked at the water that was starting to turn blue with sparkling eyes. I want to feel like joining and snorkeling with Tyo.

"What?" Tyo apparently understood Rima's gaze. He knew his wife loved to swim. Therefore, in their house, a medium-sized swimming pool was built. Tyo deliberately chose the location of the house a little far from the city center in order to choose a large land. So that the house they occupy has a spacious yard with various trees planted around it.

"Pengenengen joined mas," Rima nyengir.

"Ga can," Tyo replied firmly.

"Kan snorkeling costume can use the one for Muslim women," Rima looked at Tyo with a hearty look.

"And knowing the law, swimming in public places for women is not allowed." Tyo emphasized the word 'ga can' so that Rima did not seduce him anymore.

"Yes" replied Rima.

Tyo stroked Rima's head fondly.

"Ntar I photographed the underwater scenery yes,"

Rima just nodded obediently, then joined Rhea and Malika - Bram-wife watched the husbands who started swimming away from the ship.

I don't know why Rima is happy today. Feeling a new spirit to start her pregnancy program again. Looking at the view of the sea that is bounded by a faraway beach there, Rima smiled while reciting Istighfar softly.

Faintly remembered a story he had heard in the study, about a 4-person guest who complained 4 different problems to Hasan Al Basri. One of the problems of the guest is not getting offspring after a long marriage. The advice given by the cleric to his four guests is only 'much istighfar'.

The cleric refers to Noah's QS [71] verses 10-12. "I said to them, 'Please forgive your Lord, He is Forgiving'. He will send down a heavy rain from the sky upon you. And He will multiply your treasures and your children, hold gardens over you, and hold rivers for you.'

Rima smiled remembering the story. When prayer is not answered, God has a much more beautiful plan. Rima chanted more istighfar, with her smile more blotted out.

Love

-mariana