CUTS

Divorce Words...

The splash of water resuscitated Cut from his stupor. The whole family gathered around her lying on the couch, including her husband with a worried face and sleepy eyes. Only one person sat with a face that was hard to guess. She was Julie's sister, the first person to find Cut unconscious while going to the kitchen.

“Why are you, son? Why did he suddenly faint like this? Does anyone hurt?” Pure Mother looked panicked and worried. Cut looked at the husband fixed and without being asked, his tears just came out.

“But ask the same boys pride Ibuk is not the same Cut!” kak Julie stared intently at Faisal.

“What is this?” ask the father.

Cut looked at the husband and said, “Abang said or me?”

“What the hell is this really?” mother Pure asked back to look at her son-in-law and son alternately.

“We can talk together first?” pinta Faisal on the wife but Cut who is being ignited emotions reluctant to agree with the husband's wishes.

“Tell me the truth in front of Mom and Dad if you have another child from another woman in Medan there.”

“APAAA???” Pure Mother and compact Mr. Fahri were surprised to hear what Cut said. His two looked at Faisal followed by a scorn from Bang Adie's face.

“Wah..-“ Bang Adie's speech came to a standstill when one of his father's hands was lifted.

“What does the word Cut mean? Tell us the truth!” the firm voice of the father made Faisal look down in fear.

“Sorry..” Faisal can only say that word while looking down. He who had been the youngest child of his parents' pride had to deal with their disappointment today right before his eyes.

Pure Mother sat on the sofa when she heard the words of the son which meant that it was the truth. He knew very well what his son was like so without caring for Pure Mother was sure what they were accusing was true.

All were silent looking at Faisal who was still loyal lowered his head. “Who are you hamili?” asked Mr. Fahri to break the silence between them.

Faisal did not immediately reply, he still looked down like a defendant. “Jawab Father! What is the lack of Cut until you still feel not enough?”

Various questions continued to come out of the mouth of Mr. Fahri and Pure Mother who ignited emotions. Meanwhile, Kak Julie and Bang Adi chose to leave the trial with little Iskandar.

“Come, Is. We are not old enough.” funny Bang Adi on his nephew who is being carried by Kak Julie.

Weekends that should be fun like the previous week days are now full of emotions and tension in the family room. Every word that came out of Faisal's mouth was like a rincong that had been pierced with an ulag in his heart. Cut wasn't ready to accept all this reality in such a short time.

“Certify me!”

Cut who had previously harbored anger and wounds that continued to be incised by the husband decided to lock himself in the room after saying the sentence. Cut didn't want to see Faisal's face, he also needed some quiet for a while.

“Where are you taking our faces in front of the besan family, sir? Mother shy. Not to mention if the complex people know that Faisal and Cut are divorced. You know Mr. Syukri himself was working in a religious court. His wife is God's mouth until one complex knows.”

Both of Faisal's parents were having a discussion in the room after hearing all of Faisal's stories including Shinta who was Faisal's ex-girlfriend during college in Medan.

Faisal himself chose to try knocking on the door of the room in the hope that the wife would open the door of their room. The tired and sleepy face made Faisal give up after standing at the door for an hour.

“Definitely! Children who have been proud of throwing cow dung into their faces,” said Sister Julie.

“Are we not also guilty?” Brother Julie stared intently at the sister.

“We do not interfere in each other's affairs. Do not because we are siblings so we can at will interfere in the affairs of people.”

“Healthy and Father will regret if you know that his children are principled like us,” Bang Adi reply.

“Parents should be ready to accept the changing times including the thoughts of their children. It is no longer his time that a child should always listen to the parents. There are times, parents who have to listen to their children.”

“Then the result is us. Children who no longer follow the words of their parents.”

Brother Julie smiled cynically when she heard the words of her sister. Both are stubborn and do not comply with the request of both parents.

“The marriage is us who live not them. Are they sure that our marriage will be the same as theirs? not necessarily, right? We cannot predict the future. Never force the will. There are already examples, right?”

This time Bang Adi who was smiling mockingly. “What will happen to their wedding? Poor Is.”

“Hahhh” Brother Julie breathed out violently. He himself was upset to remember the behavior of his sister but he himself could not do anything.

Iskandar came home thirsty after going around with his om and tantenya. The house looked quiet and serene as the three entered. Brother Julie immediately stepped her foot towards Cut's room.

Tok.dok…

“Cut, Iskandar thirsty for milk.” cried Kak Julie behind the door.

Cut out with puffy eyes with a large bag, “Kak, please intersect Cut and Is to the house Abu.”

Bang Adi who was about to climb the stairs suddenly stopped when he heard the words of his sister-in-law “Don't run from trouble, Cut! You are a mother now. What will Abu and Umi feel when he sees you coming home like this? Will they be happy when you get there? Nah! They will get agitated thinking about you at the age of those who are no longer young. It's enough they suffer first, don't make them suffer again with your marriage problems. I know they're your parents. But we're your family too. Tuesdays are all here, if you want to go home later, please! Brother himself will deliver.”

Sister Julie stared in disbelief with her mouth open listening to every word of her sister who had never talked much except when disturbing Faisal. Sister Julie does not believe behind her mischief, the sister actually has mature thoughts. Kak Julie and Bang Adi both know how their mischief is but no one interferes in each other's affairs because it is an inviolable rule between the two.

“Then, Cut will finish it this time as well.”

 

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