
Not forty days yet. But obligation is an obligation and it should be done as soon as possible.
Today is the date of Nisa's home contract payment. Usually If the Grandma the master has a house does not come here then we will deliver the rent money to the house of Ali's grandmother.
His house is not far from here. Maybe about five minutes have arrived. It has been two years we live in the rented house of Ali's grandmother. During this time he was quite good.sometimes came to visit. because we only occupy the lower house then the top of the house is his.
This house is a two-story old model house with a wall of boards and floors are also plank. The top is the kitchen in use as a room Kak Mita and Nisa. in the bulkhead with plywood to cover from the room and living room. after Papa died the top of the bed we slept no longer in use. Now we all sleep downstairs, we've closed the stairs so no one can go down. Not a bad prejudice. Just prevent. Considering we're now alone without a protective man in the house.
Ba'da zuhur Grandma Ali's coming. He went straight up, cleaned the upper house, opened the windows and doors and began sweeping.
Seeing Grandma Ali come Mama also prepared the contract money. Intentionally he paid a contract for two months so that next month Mama is quite calm no longer think about the contract money.
Then Mama rushed to take Nisa and Laras upstairs.
Nisa and Laras sit on the stairs. Looking at the scenery while Mama sat in the living room with Nek Ali Hasan.
Mama immediately gave the money to Ali's grandmother for two months.
"this is a two-month contract."
"Desi... actually you no longer need to bother paying rent like this to me." said Granny Ali with a smile. It seems he is counting the money Mama gave him.
"what do you mean? did Mamang mean to contract this house to someone else?" Ask Mama
Grandma Ali smiled again and returned the money given by Mama. "not Des.. Do you not understand what I mean?"
Mama seemed to be moving slowly.
"Relax Des Don't worry about this. You and your son stay here. This house I give to you and your son." Grandma Ali started to approach Mama and sat down next to Mama.
It seems that Mama began to suspect and suspect what Grandma Ali meant.
"sorry mang, I can still support my son."
"You don't have to bother making a living anymore Des. I know you're still grieving, I'll wait." Grandma Ali started holding Mama's hand.
But my mother pulled his hand. Then stand up immediately.
"sorry Grandma, we'll excuse you" and then take Nisa and Laras down.
Mama immediately entered and told Nisa to close the door tightly.
Mama's body looks pale.His hands are shaking. Seeing that, Mita immediately hugged Mama.
"why Ma? What's going on?" asked Kak Mita worried about seeing the situation of Mama.
"yes Allah Mit.. Your papa hasn't forty days but there's been something like that. Is your mama that low. Is Mama sehina Mit?" mama hot.
Mama also told Kak Mita, while Nisa and Laras just silently listened. Maybe Laras doesn't understand why. But Nisa is starting to understand a little. Grandma Ali intends to marry Mama. So that you no longer need to make a living or pay the rent. Because Grandma Ali will give this house to Mama.
"mit keep your voice down." said Mama calming "can be Grandma still on top"
"let Ma. let him all listen let me tell Kajut. let Grandma bangkotan know the taste." (granny's wife Ali called Kajut. Call of the Ogan tribe. Because Grandma Ali and her Ogan wife)"
"it has been Mit. Now we have much to pray to God. It's true said old people first. The smell of Widows is indeed very fragrant. let alone your father just died."Mama massaged her head. Looks like Grandma Ali's behavior made Mama's head hurt.
"don't forget to lock the door tight.for a while we have to hold here. Your father's spirit is still here.we can't leave before forty days Papa." mama said then leaned her head on the chair.
We all nodded our heads. Restless and restless. We must strengthen and protect each other. Because now there's no man to protect us.
Mama's problems came in tubi after Papa died. It's uncomfortable to be left by Papa like this. There is something painful in this chest. Don't know what. I don't understand it at all. But when each time I remember my dead Dad sometimes makes my chest feel pain. It hurts and hurts so much.
It was like blood was flowing out of the chest. But invisible. It was more painful than when my knee bled from falling off the bike. Fall ill. Even bleeding. But this chest pain is invisible.
It's been hard to understand since Papa left. It all feels dangerous to my mom. My mom is more protective. I don't even teach at TPA anymore at night. I was supposed to be teaching at night around 18:30. Now I have to teach afternoon. I will no longer meet the Son.
I have to hold on. Because anyway this is all about our kindness. And also the place of TPA was in the direction of Grandma Ali Hasan's house. Something unwanted could happen. Not suuzon just be on the lookout Mama said.
I am quite relieved because the Friday night during the memorization of all the santri and santriwati deposit memorization after the magrib prayer together. It means I will meet the Son.
Anyway I'll see it if I go and come home from teaching. Ja. My son was waiting for me in his yard. Because TPA passed his house.
The son will be in the yard when I leave and the Son will still be there when I come home. It was as if the Son was waiting for me. Not GR. Just I got to PeDe. Yenni and Poopy said. My two best friends who have always been loyal to me.
Tonight is Friday night, the three of us will be home soon. Usually the door of the house is closed.
"Ma..Mama" Laras called Mama because the door was locked.
"Ma..Mama" this time it was Mita who called. There is no answer from within
This time I tried. While knocking on the door I called Mama.
"Ma..Mama"
Door is open. Mama's face memetah. His eyes are sob .
"Why Ma?" Brother Mita asked worriedly. The three of us hugged Mama. Embrace and strengthen each other.
"Ali's grandmother came again. He brought me a ring. He was serious about his intentions. Mama's so scared."
"O Allah Ma. What should we do."
"Entah Son. May he not dare again. Mama has refused even threatened to tell his wife about his behavior. I hope it scares her."
"Hopefully Ma." My answer.