BETWEEN YOU AND HIM
The Part 67
" Syifa, help me...!" said the woman.
" Sir...?" syifa said slowly.
Syifa did not expect the woman who had been arrogant and had never considered it to exist, was now resting at her feet. He did not know the purpose of the arrival of his mother's sister-in-law.
" Syifa..please help your uncle." said the middle-aged woman.
" Uncle why?" ask Syifa flat.
Syifa had never considered them family again since her parents died and she was expelled and humiliated inhumanely.
" He's. He's been arrested by the police."
" What's wrong uncle?"
" It doesn't matter what's wrong, what's important is that he has to pay 200 million in damages to get his charges dropped."
" Hahaha... So auntie came here just to ask for money?" Syifa laughed off.
Everyone looked at Syifa in wonder, because there was nothing funny about the words of the woman who was gathered in front of Syifa. Syifa laughed but the look in her eyes implied anger.
" Syifa, he's your uncle."
" really? Since when do you think of me as a nephew?" syifa said cynically.
Syifa tried to contain her anger, especially in front of her adoptive parents.
" Dear_.." said Reyhan Lirih.
" Please get her out of here, I don't know the woman" Syifa said as she walked into the room.
Reyhan tells Sony and Ardan to take the woman out of Syifa's house. Although they actually pity, but not a single citizen dared to mediate when Ardan kicked him out. Everyone knows what they are doing to the Syifa family for a long time. Many even sneered and mocked the wife of his uncle Syifa.
" Rey, what's going on?" ask papa Hendra.
" The woman was the wife of her uncle Syifa. In the past, they never considered Syifa as his nephew. They often insulted Syifa's family because they were poor. Even when Syifa's parents died, they did not come to attend her brother's funeral. They also took this house and sold it."
" It is only fitting that Syifa hates them so much" said Mama Salma.
Before long, RT sir came in and joined Reyhan and the others.
" Mr RT, what happened to his uncle Syifa?" ask Reyhan.
" Syifa's uncle worked as a factory worker, yesterday he was caught stealing goods in the warehouse to be sold illegally outside" replied RT.
" Just leave it then, easy - hopefully he can repent after this" Reyhan said.
The night is getting late and all the residents have returned to their homes. RT also said goodbye to go home.
" Ma, you guys stay the night. Syifa would have loved to stay here, Reyhan could not have accompanied her alone" Reyhan said.
" Where's Mama sleeping, Rey?"
" The house has three rooms, Rey cleaned them all."
" Yes already then, papa is also tired of wanting to quickly - quickly rest" said papa Hendra.
" You two are staying here too!" reyhan's word to his two best friends.
Deni, Rendi and Bella have been coming home since. They are unlikely to stay because the house is too small if everyone stays.
" Rey, where are we sleeping?" ask Sony.
" In the middle room, in front of the tv. You see if in the room does not fit the bed for the three of us." replied Reyhan.
" Yes, I'm going to bed first. You see Syifa was there, she needs you now" Ardan said.
" Hmm.." - Reyhan.
Reyhan knocked on the door several times but there was no word from his lover. He immediately turned the door handle slowly as it was not locked.
" Dear, why are you crying, hm?" reyhan said he saw his girlfriend sitting on the edge of the bed crying.
" Why are you here? Go home, Syifa wants to be here first" Syifa said.
" I'm not leaving without you, baby. We'll always be together."
" What was my wrong with ignoring my uncle?"
" No, sweetheart. He deserves all that as karma from his deeds."
Reyhan brought Syifa into his arms and gently rubbed the girl's back to provide comfort.
" What should I do, Mom?"
" Nothing, it's better to go to bed now so that tomorrow doesn't wake up bad luck."
" Where are you going? Syifa wants to sleep here all day."
" Huft...don't tease me, how can you hold Mas if we both stay in the room?" goda Reyhan's.
" Is...who wants to be alone in the room? Syifa wants to be alone here. Why don't you go home?"
" Why go home? This is my house too, and my mom and dad are staying here, and Sony and Ardan are sleeping in the living room."
" Syifa wants to stay in this house again."
" What did you say? Don't argue, I'm your future husband."
" Yes, Syifa knows. But before we get married, yes... Syifa lives here?"
" No! Are you leaving mom?" Reyhan tried to suppress his emotions.
" But, Mas_..."
" Can't you just obey for a second!"
" Mhmphh...!" Syifa thrashed after running out of oxygen stock.
" It's outrageous!" peekik Syifa's.
" Therefore, being a prospective wife is the same as the prospective husband. Now go to sleep fast, I'm tired of going to bed too."
" Sleep there! Who told you to come in here!"
" O Allah.. What is still lacking that Mas gave earlier?"
" What the hell!" sumpul Syifa.
" Don't make me mad if you don't want Mas to do more than that" Reyhan whispered.
Reyhan led Syifa to the bed. He gently rubbed both cheeks of his girl then looked into her eyes fixedly. Actually Reyhan still misses the girl and does not want to be away from her. However, because the day is getting late... Reyhan only kissed her forehead at a glance and told her to sleep while she immediately went out of the room.
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Early in the morning after dawn, Reyhan's parents returned to his home, leaving the four friends at Syifa's house.
" Dear, to the market? Buy breakfast ingredients" Reyhan said.
" Buy the mature ones, Mas. Syifa is lazy to cook." said Syifa as if reluctant to move.
" Yes, come out for a minute. Wake up Sony with Ardan to pray the prayer."
" Where are you going?" Syifa is still focusing on her cartoon.
" Just get out for a second and get wind."
Reyhan exited the house along with RT's mother who was also preparing to leave.
" Ashalamu'alaikum, ma'am.." said Reyhan.
" Wa'alaikumsalam...Where are you going, Rey?"
" Reyhan's going to the market, ma'am. Where are you going?"
" Mom's going to the market too, waiting for my husband to be inside. You walk to the market, Rey?"
" Yes, mom. You see if the car even complicated later parking."
Shortly after, RT out of his house led his motorbike to the front of the house.
" Rey, this morning where are you going?" ask RT sir.
" To the market, sir." Reyhan replied.
" A walk?"
" Yes, sir."
" Himself?"
" Yes, sir."
Mr. RT seemed silent for a moment and smiled like he had an idea.
" If Reyhan wants to go to the market, can you ask for help?"
" What do you ask for, sir?"
" All you want Reyhan to the market with my wife on this bike. You see, I have a meeting at the social service office at eight. If you have to deliver to the market first is not enough time" said Mr. RT.
" It's Saturday, sir? What's the show?" ask bu RT.
" It seems like there will be a distribution of funds for orphans who are less able. Now just take it because yesterday the father has handed over the data to the village office."
" RT sir what if Reyhan's motorbike is brought?" ask Reyhan.
" The bike's got two, Rey."
" Yes, let's go to RT" Reyhan said.
Finally Reyhan hugged the RT bu to the market, not tired enough to walk. Actually Reyhan wanted to walk alone with Syifa, but the girl refused and preferred to watch cartoons at home.
" You remember the way to the market, Rey?" ask bu RT.
" Yet, mom. Reyhan used to drive Aisyah shopping to the market."
" Oh, is that it? Fortunately, Syifa has been living with her parents since she was expelled by her uncle. At least now the poor girl can feel the affection of her parents."
" Yes, mom. Reyhan also recently learned that Syifa lives in Reyhan's own house. Whereas during those five years, Reyhan often returned to Jakarta to look for him but never met."
" Have you never met at your parents' house?"
" No, ma. I never went home to my parents."
" Therefore, often - often visit parents even though they later have a family. Moreover, you are a boy, should be able to put yourself."
" Do you mean put yourself in?"
" A son, even though he was married, was responsible to his parents without having his wife and children punished. Must be fair in attitude and giving a living."
Reyhan digested all the words of RT bu which he thought was very useful. Until they do not feel they have arrived at the traditional market, where to shop for vegetables.
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