Friend, Only You.
72. Ega's Childhood.
Hi friends, the Story of the Seven Companions I continue again. Sorry can be continued again. I hope someone remembers and reads it.
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After resting enough, Ega enjoyed the afternoon by relaxing in Berugak which is on the porch of the house. The woman enjoyed the afternoon air far from the word pollution. While Beni helped Mother-in-law sweep the yard so spacious. Vigorously he cleaned the fallen leaves and occasionally pruned the branches of the tree. Beni looks used to doing that and enjoys it a lot. If you look at the daily life of the man, no one will believe if he is the sole Heir of the largest automotive company in the Region.
“Nak Beni, rest first let Inaq continue it,” said Lady Fatimah. She was not happy to see Beni doing such a rough job.
“It's okay Inaq, let Beni finish it, not good to do the work half-and-half, must be completed,” said Beni excited. He resumed his work.
“Iya already, Inaq to the Kitchen first,” Lady Fatimah passed from in front of her Son-in-law.
“Sorry Brother Beni, I can't help.” Ega said sadly. The woman looked gloomy considering that she could not help with homework because she was still sick.
“It's okay baby, you rest first and recover the energy. If you are healthy then you can help Inaq,” said Beni to calm his wife.
Ega just smiled in response to her husband's words. He sat back down by leaning his body on the pillar. No activity finally decided to seek information from Gawai.
A few minutes later, Beni finished his work. He approached Ega who was still sitting in Berugak to pick up a teapot filled with water. Beni then drank directly from Teko made of clay. The water felt fresh flowing through his dry throat.
“Alhamdulillah, feels really fresh,” said Beni noticed Teko that looks very simple and unique. The teapot was made of clay and today it is rare for people to use it.
“It looks like Brother Beni likes it? If Kak Beni wants to book later on SME Craftsman Earthenware. There are teapots and also glasses made of clay and also from Coconut shells. If from the Coconut Batok we can stop at the Coconut Batok Craftsmen in the Northern Region. I know the craftsman well.”
Beni nodded in agreement with what his wife had said. Ega seemed to understand the wishes of her husband and could read what she was thinking by just looking at what she was observing.
“Oh yes Is there any information from friends?” ask Beni next. He put down the teapot and turned to focus on Ega's face.
“Nothing, maybe they're still busy working. We just wait, the possibility of that information we get tomorrow,” said Ega seriously. He glanced at Beni then grabbed Tissu then wiped away the remaining sweat that was stuck to her Husband's face.
“Thank you dear,” say soft Beni.
Ega simply nodded in response with her sweet smile. Beni hugged his wife to share the sweat with the woman. Ega screamed with the smell of asem, but soon drowned himself in the warm embrace of the Husband. He quite enjoyed the fragrant perfume mixed with sweat which he thought was very masculine.
“Like?”
“Sure, because Beni's sister is my Husband. I really appreciate the sweat that is poured from the fragrance of perfume. Because this sweat signifies that my husband is hardworking and does not choose what to do. My husband is great and not arrogant. I Love you my Husband,” said Ega at length.
“I love you to, I should have said it wasn't you dear. You only accept and repay your husband's love." Beni replied to his wife's expression. He stroked his wife's cheek tenderly.
“Tida nothing, I just want to say what I feel. I hope Brother Beni is not being arrogant and big-headed. Simply appreciate and feel proud to be loved by his own Wife,” said Ega smiled them. She was still enjoying the warm embrace of Husband. Fortunately their place was obstructed by the Orange Tree so that the passersby did not notice the affection of the two of them
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That night, they drowned in conversation. Beni and Ega sit on the Balcony on the second floor. Beni enjoys the stars that are clearly visible in the sky. While Ega sat side by side by putting the head on the sturdy shoulder.
“Beautiful huh?”
“Yes, is it?” ask Beni not to believe it.
“Yes, of course the hill exists but now no one believes in the existence of the Hill other than our parents and the generation that was born before the Hill was leveled. That's where we play, usually we play sloshing using Coconut Tree midribs. From above we glide, of course, it feels so stressful. We used to enjoy life without burdens. We play together, laugh together and eat together. We gather and blend into one with familiarity. While now, our generation has been boxed according to their respective interests. They live in a virtual world without knowing what it really looks like. They were busy with the world without paying attention to their surroundings. All they know is a person who is somewhere while the neighbors do not know who he is. There are no game friends that have opponents in the game character fight. I think it's very sad, don't you?” Ega began to recount his childhood.
“You're right, we're lucky to still have seven best friends. Hopefully we will still be friendly until continued by our children later,” said Beni hope.
“Aamiin.”
I agree, then fall silent. He turned his attention towards the sky staring at the scattered Star. In his heart, he hoped that the calmness would not be replaced by misgivings. She hoped that no one would disturb her life as it did yesterday.
“Kak, hopefully people who want to play with us soon in know and caught. If he has not been caught then our lives are in danger,” said Ega began to worry. I don't know why he thought about what happened to him. It was at this moment that he felt fear for not being able to enjoy being with his loved ones.
“Insha Allah, nothing will happen,” said Beni assured. That is what is said in a different heart. Beni is actually very anxious for his wife's safety but tries to calm down so that Ega does not think about it.
“We talk about something else, tell me about your childhood.” Beni diverted the conversation. He did not want to remember the bad things that had happened to his wife. And he didn't want that bad thing to haunt them both. Only prayer can dispel all sorts of evil intentions.
“Ah yes, back when I was a kid, we used to live in a reok house. House roofed Leaf re, walled bamboo called Fence and ground floor. Here the walls are hollow and the door can not be closed tightly. How else, we don't have a private house yet. All this time we stayed at the Home of the School.” Ega began to recount his childhood. He was silent for a moment remembering the flow of his life first. The woman recounts an old story she had experienced.
Beni looked at his wife's face with curiosity. Why it can happen when they get a house. That's what's on his mind. But he did not want to ask, because surely he would know from the next story.
“At that time Mamiq moved assignments at Elementary School in Dasan Bilok. Mamiq and Inaq agreed not to move to the official house there. We are already at home here, besides this is where we have a piece of land. Mamiq decided to build a house on land that was already his right. Besides Mamiq's new job in the far corner, one area with Sembalun. That's why Mamiq asked for permission to occupy the official house a few days before we found a temporary residence. Mamiq got permission from the service. But in reality, there was a Master who wanted to occupy the house that our family occupied. The teacher also occupies the house. The teacher banishes us subtly under the pretext of Mamiq's place of duty which is no longer the same as him. So Mamiq did not have the right to occupy the official house even though he had a permit. Without saying anything, that day we moved into the house of a Good Widow who gave her home for us to live in. Assisted by the students, we and our family moved from the official house. We lived in that house with all sorts of problems. When it rains, the house that we live in leaks here and when it does not rain food Inaq often turns upside down. Who else would have done it if it wasn't a cat. But we enjoy it with gratitude. Some months we live in a reok house while waiting for our house to be built. In the reok house that patience is tested and rigidity that must be embraced tightly. Even though we are experiencing a slump in life and experiencing economic difficulties. But togetherness strengthens us. We have nothing but a piece of land and the hope that we will have a home. For years Mamiq was the Headmaster during which time Mamiq had nothing. Mamiq went to school using public transport. Mamiq willingly hang on public vehicles if not get a Seat. It was very dangerous especially the path uphill. Mamiq was undaunted although the pain sometimes afflicted him. For the sake of his protege, Mamiq will still teach, despite many obstacles. Mamiq is principled as long as the body can be moved so long as Mamiq is ready to teach. Unless he can no longer walk, then Mamiq rested himself to educate his students. Eventually our house was built with gratitude. The house on the west is our private house, a simple house built by the Inaq brothers. Now the house has been destroyed because of the earthquake that once hit this village. Because the house was badly damaged, Mamiq then built this stilt house.”
Finished telling the story, Ega pointed to the house to the west which is now only the rest of the rubble. The house has not been renovated because of waiting for assistance funds that do not have clarity.
Beni followed Ega's index finger without saying anything. But in his heart was a desire for his father-in-law. He planned something without revealing it to his wife. Beni greatly admired the figure of his in-laws.
He is very unpretentious and also good, because it is very respected by the surrounding community. He is ready to help in any form without expecting anything in return. He is a teacher who is greatly admired by his students. According to the disciples, Lalu Angga Ramadhan is actually a Hero without merit. He was willing to devote himself in a very remote village.
Before, when I first set foot. The situation in this village is very primitive. There are no lighting, infrastructure facilities and also health centers. To reach the village, we have to walk through the coast with miles of distance. That was then, while now the community is rising again from the slump when a terrible earthquake once hit this Village.
For a few minutes they were both in their minds. As they made no sound, Ega stared far away as if trying to remember her childhood. He breathed a heavy breath that felt uncomfortable.
If remembered, he felt that the teacher did not appreciate his parents, he did not appreciate his parents, lalu Angga Ramadhan was the Headmaster who first laid the first stone on the construction of the Elementary School and measured the land that became the assets of the School. He was also the one who welcomed and sought the official house for the teachers. After switching tasks, he unrelentingly chased away with a subtle heartless manner.
Until now Ega really remembered the Teacher and now somehow he served he no longer heard the news. Ega thought, What kind of teacher is a grudge with his Former Headmaster because he once rebuked very hard.
On that day, the Teacher was still fun to use a sarong and singlet clothes to enjoy a cup of coffee at his dinas house even though the lesson hours had lasted several hours ago. I don't know, Ega doesn't know what's on his teacher's mind.
“Keep, during the construction of the house, I helped. I'm transporting sand, rocks and also uruk soil. One day while busy helping, I accidentally stepped on a rusty nail. These soles of the feet wound and bleed incessantly. Then Inaq brought to Puskesmas located in Obel-obel Village, the distance is about 2.5 km. Me and Inaq walk to the Puskesmas. I walked with pain and the blood splattered all the way up the paved road. In the middle of the journey the rain fell very heavy, I and Inaq still walked indifferent to the rain. What we think about immediately comes to treat the wound so that there is no infection. Apesnya, not a single vehicle passed. I was forced to drag my steps in a limp while holding back the pain. Tears mixed with the rain so that it did not feel my sadness. Arriving at the Puskesmas I was immediately handled because I saw my shivering state. Once treated, we do not linger in the Puskesmas. Inaq immediately invited me home with wet clothes still attached to the Agency. Fortunately, there were public vehicles passing by so they did not walk again when they returned home. The night I immediately severe thugs, keep the nail marks imprint until now.” Ega continued the story, he showed the soles of the feet before he said the word tabek as a form of politeness.
Beni saw a small black circle in the center of the circle. At that black dot where the rusty nail was stuck. He looked at Ega's face with sadness. He grabbed the body then hugged it very tightly.
“I didn't think you'd ever have a hard time. That difficulty you felt when you were very small. I did not expect, The little girl could endure the pain while breaking through the rain in such a great distance. You're great, honey, your life experience is amazing. As for me, at that age did not know what it was to hurt and trouble. I live happily with all the facilities without thinking about tomorrow what will happen,” said Beni. He felt sad to hear the story of Ega who turned out to be very sad.
After they are satisfied to pour out all their hearts. The couple's Husband Wife chose to relax because the night is getting late and early morning will soon approach.
Seriate.
