CURTAINS OF THE PAST

STILL WANT THE BOILED POTATO

"Do you still want boiled yams?" Toni's question broke the silence created between the two of them, ever since they came out of the Doctor's room.

At that time, they were already in the driving car and took them away from the Hospital they had just visited.

"No..." Iffah shakes her head. His forehead was left leaning against the window glass to his left. His mind was still glaring at the words of the doctor who offended the condition of his pregnancy.

In fact, her husband's good looks were lost in her view at that time.

"But I want healthy food for our baby... I want to give birth to her, honey." Said Iffah bitterly. He seemed to be asking at that moment.

"Yes, I know that. We both ask Him, my dear. He's the one who's gonna give us permission." Toni stroked the soft shoulder of Iffah that was slightly shaking at that moment.

"Now tell me, what do you want to eat?" Toni asked his wife's wishes.

"I really just want to eat boiled yams..." The answer to Iffah remains the same. Boiled yam. I don't know what made him want to eat that food, but he wanted it so much. Even from noon.

"All right, we're gonna find him now." Toni according. He knew, maybe at that time the development that happened to the prospective baby was quite a lot in the womb of his wife.

Ever since she found out about Kamelia's pregnancy, she's been reading a lot about pregnancy. Something he had regretted all his life. Being a prospective father, but not as a husband of a mother who was carrying her baby at that time.

She wanted to know how difficult it was to conceive and give birth to women. He also wanted to feel how bothered by his cravings wife. Something funny, he thought.

And without him noticing, lately he had experienced it. Iffah's wish is always nearby. Nausea because of the smell of onions the other day, and even now just ask for boiled sweet potatoes that are very difficult to find there.

Try this in the village... ~ Complaints Toni when it has been tired of spinning since earlier looking for boiled sweet potatoes.

Even when the Maghreb and Isha they stopped on the way.

"Darling..." Call Toni.

"Hmmm..." Little Iffah.

"Can you just buy the raw yam? Let me boil it at home." Tanya Toni asked for leniency. He was really tired and gave up after walking around earlier. He was also worried about his wife's condition at the time.

"Really? You're gonna boil it?" Tanya Iffah was excited.

"Yes... Can you?" Ask Tony again.

"Can..." Sahut Iffah gleeful. That was what he wanted at the time. Anything, it must be her own husband.

*****

The car they were riding in had brought Toni and Iffah up to their home, at the Zulherman residence. After getting out of the car, Iffah walked quickly ahead of her husband who was carrying a small black crackle.

He showed a bright face. Her smile was smashed on her thin lips, considering her desire to eat boiled yams would be fulfilled that very night.

"Assalamu'alaikum.." Sapa Iffah when entering the house.

Toni could only smile at his wife's behavior, even though she knew that Iffah was just trying to bury in the fear that was lodged in her heart at the time.

"Mamaaa.." Call Iffah while throwing himself into the arms of Chellin who had stood up to welcome his daughter-in-law.

"How did it go, honey? What did the doctor say?" Chellin's question seemed impatient waiting for news from Iffah and Toni.

"Mama's really impatient, huh?" Iffah removed herself from Chellin's arms. He seemed to deliberately make his mother-in-law wait for an answer from her.

"Yes, Honey. Ever since your husband asked your mother for permission this afternoon, I can't wait to see the results. Didn't you guys go all of a sudden and all of a sudden?" Iffah again became confused to hear her in-laws. For a moment, he turned to Toni who was already standing behind him.

"So really, you're the only one who asked for the doctor's appointment? And it wasn't because of our schedule to see the doctor today?" Tanya Iffah looked into her husband's eyes.

"Sorry, Honey. I just don't want you to be disappointed, if the results are negative again." Toni did not regret her actions.

"Ishhh, it turns out you are good at acting." Umpat Iffah opened her eyes to her husband who was still pretending to be indifferent.

"So how did it go, brother?" It was Ghali's turn to ask. He looked annoyed to see that his brother and sister-in-law were deliberately making them wait.

"Alhamdulillah... Iffah positively pregnant..."

Chellin's eyes were rounded. He was so excited to hear the answer from his son. Immediately, Chellin hugged Iffah again tightly.

"Thank you, Honey. This is really exciting news for Mama." Reveal Chellin while removing Iffah's body from his arms.

A clear liquid dripped from Iffah's eye. A heavy smile was forced to crack on his lips.

"Yuhu... Ghali's gonna have a bang... Congratulations brother-in-law..." Ghali sounded cheerful.

"Thanks Brothers..." Toni also forced her smile when she saw Iffah's tears fall.

"Already, honey... You rest there. Clean first. In the meantime, I'll boil the yam first." Toni commands gently.

Iffah nodded, saying goodbye to Bobi, Chellin and his sister.

"Waaah... Husband standby." Praise Ghali teasing her sister-in-law. Toni just smiled at her brother-in-law's guyonan.

After Iffah had actually entered his room, Toni sat there with her family.

"What's up, Ton? Why doesn't your face describe happiness entirely?" Bobi's question took Ghali and Chellin by surprise.

"Toni happy, Pa. It's just, we're a little worried. Iffah pregnancy is very weak and risky. It's a tough challenge for us to take care of him." Toni explained. He had promised to always share the pain with his father and mother.

Chellin and Ghali are agitated to hear Toni's account of Iffah's pregnancy. They began to look worried after happiness had enveloped their hearts.

"Not only us, but all of us. We'll give our best to the new recruits in this house, son. So, you have to stay strong and strong. So Iffah is more optimistic about her pregnancy." Said Bobi so smart. The middle-aged man who only had a sincere side in his heart. Loving, and even caring for his family.

Chellin and Ghali finally nodded confirming Bobi's words. They did not want to show sadness in front of Toni. Because they knew it was too much for Toni.