Behind Ayesha's Silence

Aunt Mika

“Papa .. Aunt Mika!” Peek Ayesha while silencing her mouth with her palm. “Two of you ..?” 

It's been almost a month since you left this world forever. Not only was she sad and lost, Ayesha was also confused now. Surprised, scared, angry. Why did Papa turn so quickly? So easy is Papa making out with other women? Anyway say hello must be Aunt Mika? Did Papa forget that he was Mama's only real sister? 

“Your men, evil!” Rutuk Ayesha turned her back to them and ran quickly towards the room on the second floor. “Wicked father, Evil Aunt Mika! I hate you both!”

Brak!

Ayesha slammed the room door so hard. His anger is blazing now. Mama's grave ground was still red and wet but Papa had forgotten about it. Which one says love is alive? Which one did he say was numb? 

“Halo, Eyang Putri's favorite grandson?” 

Ayesha slammed her body high upon reaching the bed. He had to call Eyang Putri to share his taste. Who else? Ocha is on holiday abroad while Sachi is busy with her personality school in Bali. If both are in Jakarta, they are both loyal and kind friends. It can be the safest place to confide in as well as a generous listener. “Halo, Eyang Princess!” 

“Lho, the favorite grandson of Eyang Putri really, sad so, anyway?” The Princess softened her voice, devoting all her attention to Ayesha. “Already dong, Ayesha, don't be sad continue. Later Mama even follow sad you know, there. Yeah, don't be sad anymore huh, Ayesha? There is still Princess Eyang, kok.” 

Instead of answering, Ayesha's tears just flowed more and more. To the point that his breath was wheezing. Coughing violently, almost vomiting.

“Lho, Ayesha, what's up ..?” The Princess was unable to cover her worries, of course. Never mind hearing Ayesha cry like that, hearing her lack of spirit was already half dead fog. “Daughter to there huh, tomorrow morning? You can tell a lot the same later, yes?”

Realizing what was about to happen - Papa doesn't like it when Princess Eyang often visits the house - as soon as possible Ayesha shrinks in tears. To stem a cry that had turned into a flood. “Ah, no, Princess Eyang. Ayesha is okay. Ayesha just misses Mama, Eyang Putri.”

Actually Ayesha was eager to tell about the tragedy she had just seen in the kitchen but stopped. Feelings are not fitting if you have to discuss other problems while the Princess is still very sad will lose Mama. Ayesha could feel everything, despite not coming face to face with the Princess Eyang. The sound of his voice could no longer lie.

The Princess heaved a sigh of relief. “Oh, miss Mama? Yeah, that's natural, Ayesha. The Princess is also very upset, just like your mother. Really kangen. Yeah, we just pray, Ayesha? May your mama be received by Allah's side and be given the most beautiful place.” 

Ayesha replied, “Aamiin O Allah. Yes, Princess Eyang. May Allah love Mama always.”

“Ya, and Adek Alea too, huh? May they be equally happy there.”

“Aamiin .. Ummm, Eyang Putri, Ayesha is not sad anymore. Most importantly Mama and Adek Alea are happy. Their happiness happiness happiness Ayesha too, Eyang Princess.”

The Princess smiled full of haru. More precisely sad, haru and happy mixed into one in the deepest niche of his heart. Which mother would lose her beloved child? Even though Mama died in a calm state, smiling sincerely. Still the heart of the Princess was torn to shreds. If he could ask, he would be his successor. 

Medically, my mother had severe preeclampsia. The team of doctors who handle has tried as much as possible but the lives of both can not be saved anymore. Mama breathed her last on the operating table. How else? Who has the power to stop death? 

Dugm!

Really, that hard Ayesha's heart beats. How could he forget such a special offer, huh? At a minimum he doesn't have to see Papa and Aunt Mika's madness anymore. Yes, although it must be separate from Ocha and Sachi, anyway! 

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Geck, tok, tok!

“Ayesha, open the door, Ayesha!” Go on and on Papa knocks on Ayesha's tightly shut room door. Hope the princess just wayang soon open for him. Anyway, Papa should give an explanation that what happened in the kitchen was not what he might have thought. “Ayesha, please open the door, dear! We have to talk.”

On the bed, Ayesha wiped her tears. Strengthen yourself to speak calmly. Slowly, the seventeen-year-old girl got out of bed. Walk gontai to the door. Inwardly want to ask Papa many questions but what is the power? Ayesha was only able to stand sculpting. His eyes nilar looking at the door that is attached to many stickers of his favorite character. There's Barbie, Masha and the Bear, Doraemon, Sister Ros, Upin & Ipin, Hello Kitty, Pippi the Long Socks. There are also favorite flowers. Tulips, Sakura, Aster, Lily, Dahlia, Roses, Kenanga, Cambodia and Wijaya Kusuma.

"Ayesha, please, dear!"

"Oh, ummm … !" Ayesha nervous, gagging. He was like a body that had just been filled with spirit. "Yes-Yakin, Papa want to marry Aunt Mika?"

"What, Ayesha?" Papa was more than surprised, multiplied. How could Ayesha think that far? "Haw? Who wants to get married, Ayesha? My mom just died!"

"If you don't want to get married, why a hug?" Plain, Ayesha asked a question while banging on the door. "Why kiss too, huh? Hahahaha, Ayesha is not a child anymore, Papa!" 

Papa scratched his head that did not itch. "Yes but it's not what you think, Ayesha. Trust me, Papa!"

Ayesha moved away from the door. Randomized waist. Ruffling long waist-length blonde curls, wringing them. "What, Ayesha has to believe in Papa, Pa? After you forget Mom just like that? Ck! Stop, Pa. Just do everything Papa wants. After all, Ayesha will always be a child right, in Papa's eyes? A child who knows nothing!"

Brak, brak!

Emotionally, Papa kicked the door. "Don't be rude huh, you, Ayesha? Appreciate your papa!"

Reflex, Ayesha laughed. Giggling. The confusion in the heart reaches its peak. What should he appreciate about Papa? His unfaithful or selfish nature? Ayesha really doesn't understand.

"Already, Mas. Don't take Ayesha's attitude too hard. His name is also children. Later on, he'll go away on his own." Equally Ayesha heard Tanta Ayesha say and it just made her inflamed. Didn't the Princess ask Aunt Mika to stay here to take care of the house and the two of them? So, why even tease Papa with happiness? What kind of aunt is she?  "Yuk, let's continue to beat us up, yuk? Copy together."