Canticles

163. Ask for a Daughter-in-law's Grandchild

Rex arrives at the grandmother's house when the clock strikes at eleven p.m. At that time Rusminah was sitting on the terrace staring into the street accompanied by the nurse.

" Assalamualaikum.., "greet Rex as he approaches his grandmother.

" Wa alaikumsalam, this is you're Rex...?" asked Rusminah with a face.

" Yes Nek. Grandma was out, it was late at night" Rex said, hugging her warmly.

" Granny just heard the announcement at the mosque. He said Karsih had just died, was that really Rex...?" ask Rusminah.

" Oh that. Yes Nek, Bu Karsih has just died. Then why is Grandma still here...?" rex didn't understand.

" Gapapa anyway, Grandma just want to find the wind. Then suddenly Grandma was the same Zada ya Rex..," said Rusminah with teary eyes.

" Why did Grandma suddenly want the same Zada...?" rex asked as he pushed his grandmother's wheelchair into the house.

The nurse named Emi followed behind Rex and closed the door. Sister Emi enters the dining room. Looks like it'll make a warm sweet tea for Rex.

" Maybe because of hearing the name Karsih, automatically so inget Zada..," said Rusminah with a wry smile.

Rex took a deep breath and smiled. He understood how the grandmother felt at this time. However, Rusminah was the first person Zada received in his life after Karsih's affection was diminished by marrying Tako.

" If I told you that Abis was writhing the spirit of Zada, did Grandma believe...?" ask Rex carefully.

" Granny believes. Kan during his life Zada same you make acquaintances. Although always noisier when you meet, but for Grandma your relationship is unique. So it's natural that after Zada died he wanted to convey something through you." said Rusminah quickly to make Rex smile.

" Grandma's right. Earlier from the Police Station I accidentally stopped by Ms. Karsih's house. As usual, the house was dark. But something made me curious so I deliberately approached her house. Grandma knows what I saw there...?" ask Rex.

" What's Rex...?" ask Rusminah curious.

" Residents are swarming around Bu Karsih who is dying Nek..," Rex said as he rubbed his face.

" O God. How do...?" ask Rusminah.

" At that time the condition of Bu Karsih was very sad Nek. Both of his eyes bulged and his hands stretched upwards like he wanted to touch something. It turns out that Bu Karsih is not without reason, Grandma. I squirm the spirit of Zada again my head Bu Karsih while smiling gently. Zada's spirit also clasped Bu Karsih's hand as if to help him stand up. And Grandma knows what's going on...?" rex asked while looking at Rusminah.

" Karsih died with a smile.., "said Rusminah with a trembling voice.

" Just Right Nek. Ms. Karsih died smiling because at the end of her life she could say the word shahadah. Especially when Zada came to pick me up." Rex said with a smile.

" Thank God. So Zada forgave Karsih...?" ask Rusminah.

" Just Right Nek. Zada forgave Bu Karsih because he loved Bu Karsih sincerely. Zada remembers how Ms. Karsih loved her before the depraved man came and messed things up," Rex said.

Rusminah nodded her head. Sometimes he rubbed the tears that fell at the end of his eyes. Seeing the grandmother crying made Rex pity and hugged her tightly.

Rex parses her embrace as sister Emi comes in with a glass of warm sweet tea and snacks for her. Then Sister Emi put everything on the table.

" Please Mas Rex..," Sister Emi said kindly.

" Thank you Sister, sorry to bother..," said Rex.

" Gapapa Mas's. I don't feel bothered anyway..," said Sister Emi with a smile.

Rex sipped the warm sweet tea slowly. Rusminah and sister Emi smiled at him. Afterwards Rex went into the room to clean himself up.

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" Don't be held over time Mak, kasian kasian Mas Rex kalo kemalaman on the road..," refer to sister Emi.

" Don't buy Sus, can be big head he later..," said Rusminah ketus.

" What do you want Mamaak...?" sister Emi asked while holding back laughter to see Rusminah who continued to wrestle Rex's arm.

" I want him to promise me one thing, said Rusminah, glancing at Rex who seemed to be laughing.

" What do you want me to promise...?" ask Rex gently.

" Get Me a daughter-in-law's granddaughter. Must be good, sholehah, if you can be beautiful and educated.., "sahut Rusminah fast to make Rex widen his eyes.

" Daughter-in-law What the hell is Nek...?" ask Rex pretending he doesn't know.

" Rex's wife, wifeii...!" sahut Rusminah loud to make Rex turn his face because the grandmother spoke loudly in his ear.

Rex and Rusminah's attitude inevitably made Sister Emi laugh. He did not expect the two different generations could act like a toddler when together.

" How's Rex...?" asked Rusminah while looking at Rex.

Rex looked pensive as if he was thinking hard and it made the grandmother upset.

" Just say yes to what's so hard on Rex...!" rusminah said while pinching Rex's arm hard.

" Aduuuhhh. Insha Allah I seek a Wife who is in accordance with the wishes of Grandma later..," said Rex while rubbing his arm reddened the former pinch of the grandmother.

" Not according to Grandma's wishes but that fits you well. You will marry and marry everything, not Grandma or anyone else. If you get married just to please someone else, it's better not to get married. Because the essence of marriage is yes You and your partner should be equally happy to undergo the marriage, not because of force. Remember, Rex, not by force" said Rusminah, stressing the word forced in Rex's ear.

Rex covered his ears with his palms to make Rusminah look bad.

" Ok, if so help Grandma doain Me so that I can get a good wife, love me and our family.", said Rex while embracing the grandmother.

" When it doesn't have to be taught by Rex. Grandma always doain you without being asked..," said Rusminah quickly.

" Yes I believe. Now I can go home, Grandma." said Rex expectantly.

" Hmmm..," said Rusminah while nodding.

" Thank you, Grandma, baby" said Rex, hugging her and kissing her head fondly.

Rusminah smiled in the arms of her granddaughter.

" I picked Grandma Yes Sister Emi, if there is anything do not hesitate to call Me or Gama.", Rex's message solemnly.

" Yes Mas Rex...!" suhut sister Emi while being respectful ala army to make Rusminah and Rex laugh.

" Oh yeah, I'm home. Assalamualaikum.., " said Rex while waving his hand.

" Alaikumsalam..," said Rusminah and Sister Emi together.

Rusminah seemed to be smiling when she took off her favorite granddaughter. He stays on the porch until the car carrying Rex is nowhere to be seen. Afterwards Sister Emi brought Rusminah into the house to take medicine.

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