Broken Glass
Chapter 24
Ratna had fallen asleep as the clock on the new wall showed at 8:00 p.m. Though usually the youngest daughter Bestari was sleeping at 9:00 pm. Maybe he was tired after school and crying. Because in general, people who cry become sleepy and easily fall asleep.
“Ri, are you studying?” bestari asked her eldest daughter who seemed to be struggling with books.
“Iya, Mom. Tomorrow there will be a repeat,” replied Riri. “Mother, want to talk?” The girl looked up at the mother who was sitting with her eyes staring at the television screen.
Bestari looked at Riri. “Solve your studies first,” he said.
“Iya, Mum.” Riri returns to his books while Bestari watches television, despite the fact that his mind is wandering. Many things Bestari thought of included her household and her future with the children later.
“Alhamdulillah,” said Riri after finishing studying the material for a repeat tomorrow. He then tidied up his books and put them in bags according to the lesson schedule made by the school.
“I'm done studying, Ma'am.” Riri sat next to the woman who was pregnant and gave birth to her.
Bestari turned to Riri, then smiled. He changed his sitting position slightly tilted in order to face his eldest daughter. “Ri, how do you feel after hearing our house has been sold?” tanyakanya.
Riri was silent for a moment. The girl had expected that the mother would ask that when they were just the two of them. “Of course sad and disappointed, Mom,” he replied while looking down.
“But how else. We also can't refuse ‘kan, Bu?” The third-grader looked up, looking at the mother.
Bestari. “That's indeed the best solution for now, Ri. Mr.'s debt on loan sharks paid off so not chased again and dizzy when will be able to pay.” He sighed. “It's okay ‘kan us while staying here first? Just pray that Mother's land will be sold soon so we can live in a more decent house.”
“Aamiin,” sahut Riri. “Bu, if the goods there we take, then where will the goods be placed? It's so narrow in here, Mom. It is impossible ‘kan we put here all the goods?” tanyanya.
“That's also what I'm thinking, Ri. I have to find a big place to place all our stuff. If you can be near here so as not to bother later,” replied Bestari.
“Home rent, Bu?” guess Riri.
“Can be home, warehouse, or shophouse. Which could roughly fit for our stuff. Later I will try to find information first,” said Bestari.
Riri nodded. “Where will you stay, Mom? Not here ‘kan?” ask Riri again.
Riri nodded. “Iya, Mom. I understand. I also did not accept because you betrayed Mom even to have another wife. If I could, I don't want to know you again. But it's all impossible ‘kan, ma'am. My parents are still my parents besides my mother. I'll always support Mom, and stay the same Mom. I don't want to be the same Mr.”
Bestari smiled widely and hugged her eldest son. Channeling her affection and gratitude to Riri. “Thank you for understanding, Mom. Forgive me mom and dad who have made you disappointed and sad. Forgive me for not being able to provide a perfect family for you and Ratna. Sorry, when you should only focus on learning, but instead come to think about this problem,” he said. Without feeling the tears have flowed on the cheeks.
“This is not wrong, Mother, no need to apologize. I'm even happy if Mom wants to tell me, so I don't keep my own burden. I love you, Mother. I will continue to be the same Mother until anytime,” said Riri while returning the embrace of her beloved mother.
Bestari. “Mother also loves you and Ratna. You two are the source of mom's strength to survive.” For a while the mother and child hugged each other tightly. Strengthen each other in the midst of the trials that befell their families.
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That morning, Dayan woke up excitedly. All the problems that have been whack, will finally end today. Problems that come because of the stupidity he did. Which ultimately destroyed his own family.
After returning from the mosque, Dayan attacked the water while washing the rice. Once clean, rice is put into magic com by being given enough water. Then press the rice cooker button. Things he never did when Bestari was still living in the house. The man was just a foot barge watching television or playing with a device while his wife was in the kitchen. Now everything has to be done by itself. Cooking, washing, sweeping, and other homework.
While waiting for the water to boil, Dayan washed the cutlery and cooking utensils in the sink. After the water boils, he puts hot water in a flask and makes a glass of milk. Only then sat in front of the television while enjoying the milk to strengthen the bones.
As soon as the sky started to light up, Dayan went outside to sweep the courtyard. After that go to the stall to buy cooked vegetables and side dishes because he can not cook. Like that his activities every day after Bestari left home and lived alone. Doing things he never did before.
After taking a shower and enjoying breakfast, Dayan contacted Rani's doctor, asking for proof of transfer for the next 250 million payment. Before long Rani's doctor sent proof of the second payment transfer of 250 million. Dayan heaved a sigh of relief and thanked doctor Rani. Now he can go to the notary Binsar Hasiholan with light steps.
Dayan and Norman agreed to meet at the notary who had recorded their agreement. Because Dayan's certificate is also stored there. So it starts there, it ends there.
Before leaving, Dayan contacted Tomi, his lawyer. Reminds me that this morning he's gonna pay off his debt to Norman. Dayan did ask Tomi to be a witness so that if there are other legal cases that might later be done by the Norman, the lawyer can help him. In addition to Tomi, the man also asked the realtor to also participate as a witness from the doctor Rani.
Dayan did not forget to send a message to Bestari before leaving. “Assalamu’alaikum, Mom. God willing, I'll pay off my debt with Norman. Please pray that everything will be launched,” he wrote.
“Aamiin,” Reply Bestari shortly thereafter. Dayan smiled after reading a reply from his wife. After making sure he looked neat and locked all the doors, the man left the house.
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