Half of my wings are broken

CHAPTER 4

Time shows at 14:00, it's time for the kids to go home from school. Mala immediately headed for the bicycle parking lot.

"So, was Ridho?" ask Arini while going down the stairs with Mala.

"Not knowing either. He said it was all down below" Mala said

Before long he saw Ridho was ready on a bicycle lined with Mala bicycles.

"It's me first Mal" Arini said, waving to Mala after seeing Ridho waiting for Mala.

Mala walked up to Ridho and scared his bike.

"Ayoookkk" asked Ridho and Mala nodded.

Along the way to their home was a bookstore. They went in and bought the equipment Mala needed.

"Is this really it?" asked Ridho when I left the bookstore.

"It's all that's needed for the senior class" Mala said.

"Jaudah came home afraid to be sought after by my mother" continued Mala.

They both pedaled their bikes to the house, as usual at the intersection of Ridho pamit and Mala drove to his house.

"Assallamoallaikum", greet Mala while knocking on the door. Mala knocked on the door many times but there was no answer.

Soon his neighbors came out to Mala.

"Ehhh Mala deck had come home earlier his mother wanted to go for a while and this is the key to his house" said Pri ma'am next door neighbor while handing the key to Mala.

"Ohh yes budhe thank you" Mala replied as she received the key.

Mala immediately opened the door and entered the house. As usual Mala immediately took a shower and broke down. Mala thought she didn't usually leave suddenly like this.

Mala picked up her novel collection she read it as a restless heart entertainer.

Soon Mala's father came home.

"Assalamallaikum" said the father from the outside.

"Waallaikumsalam" Mala replied as she exited the room.

"Where is mom?" ask Mala maybe you know.

"Lhoo didn't you just come home, baby, isn't there at home? Dika?" ask Dad

"With mother" continued Mala.

"Let's call your mother, now I want to take a shower please make coffee yes" ordered father while heading to the bathroom

Mala went to the kitchen to make her father's coffee.

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The evening after the Magrib prayer. Mala only eats with her father. Mala was very sad to see this. Mala was afraid that her father and mother would hide something from her.

"How's mom?" mala asked breaking the silence

"Your mother's at my dear grandmother's house, she said she was sick so your mother was there taking care of her" replied the father.

Mala immediately finished her meal and headed to her room. Shortly thereafter, he fell asleep.

Next day. Now this is the first day Mala wears her blue and white outfit complete with a dangling blue hijab making her look graceful.

"Breakfast dear" said the father when he saw Mala coming out of the room.

"When did mom come home?" ask Mala. It is indeed Mala can not use its own handpone for its use which is not too important for its use.

"Not knowing dear" replied the father while putting milk on the table.

"What's your breakfast of rice bread?" keep dad.

"Bread yes" replied Mala.

Mala felt bad since her mother was not home. Fear of something no-no.

"Daddy between ya today" Dad bargained.

"Even want to know your school" continued the father.

"well" replied Mala..

Finally that day Mala was escorted by her father on his motorcycle to go to school. Arriving at school. Mala kissed his father's hand and went into the school.

"Assalamallikum Mala enter yes. Dad be careful" Mala said, kissing her father's hand

"Waallaikumsalam.you are diligent in school" replied the father and left Mala.

"Hay Mal. tumben ushered" said Arini from behind who surprised Mala.

"Yes, my father wants to take me" Mala replied.

They both walked towards his class.

Mala was not excited that day. Either because of what is certain Mala days feel bland like there is something lacking in her.

I didn't feel like the first day lessons went so fast. It's time to go home to school. Mala with lunglai down the stairs. That day arini there was a picket schedule so Mala had to walk alone up to the gate.

"I'm home on what" murmured Mala.

"Kringgg... Mall, don't you take a bike?" tanya Ridho suddenly shocked Mala.

"So he was ushered by my father" replied Mala.

"Then this was picked up?" ask Ridho.

"Entah Kak .. at this hour father also has not returned from work" replied Mala.

"No need to thank you" Mala refused subtly.

"You want to walk? far away lo Mal" replied Ridho.

Finally after thinking about Mala also agreed Ridho's invitation. He stood behind Ridho because there was no seat behind.

"Handle ya Mal" said Ridho with a joyful face.

"Slow down my brother" Mala replied with fear.

They also drove to Mala's house. Upon arrival home. Mala saw the door of her house open.

"So here, brother" Mala said as she got off the bike.

"Okay Mal I went straight home" replied Ridho

"Thank you, sister" Mala replied.

Ridho just smiled and passed away leaving Mala.

"Assalamallikum" said Mala as she entered the room.

"Wallaikumsalam" replied one in the house.

"Buddy... When did budhe come? how can I get in? mala asked confusedly while kissing her budhe hand. Budhe Arni is the older brother of my father.

"You forgot this is your grandmother's house" Budhe replied. Mala also allowed his Buddhist speech so naturally budhe still kept the key.

"Have you eaten?" ask Budhe

"Not budhe. Who's budhe?' ask Mala.

"Sama Mbak Offi" replied Budhe.

"Jaudah Mala bathe first yes budhe" Mala replied and then left Budhe and headed for the bathroom.

Soon enough, Dad came home.

"Lohhh mbak said later in the afternoon?" ask my father Budhe Arni.

"Yeah was going to be late in the afternoon but he was afraid of his arrival" replied Budhe.

Budhe Arni is the father's older brother He has 3 children and all are married and live with his family except Mbak Offi who is still in 3rd grade BC, Budhe is a single parent because her husband died.

Dad sat on the side of an invisible budhe whispering.

"Please help me take care of Mala mbak" said father lirih

"Why don't you tell Mala. doesn't it add to the problem that she's getting to know?" budhe answered equally.

"Mala is still unstable mbak not yet the right time." continued the father

"Where is your son?" ask budhe

"He was with his mother, Dika was too small he still needed his mother" replied the father.

Mala was only watching her father from the dining table, because what they were talking about was not heard by her.

After eating Mala headed to her room to do the task. Suddenly sleepiness came.

Because Mala is on holiday no one wakes Mala up because they understand Mala may be tired.

"Mala... don't eat first" asked budhe while rubbing Mala's back.

"Ehhh yes budhe finished this Mala eat" replied Mala who indeed he felt hungry stomach.

After eating Mala headed to her room. He saw that Budhe and Mbak Offi had gone to sleep because it was already night.

When he was trying to break his body suddenly Mala heard a scream and a falling object.

"Taakkk... Why always blame me mas?" that voice is sobbing.

"You're just less grateful, you're less appreciative of my struggles" the man replied, who he knew was his father's voice.

Mala immediately ran to her father's room.

Mala saw her mother there with her father fighting and there was a knife in her hand. Seen Dika in my arms crying father.

She could only cry at the door.

"Mother's father." cried Mala as she sobbed.

Soon enough, Budhe came to break up his mother and father. Mbak Offi was seen hugging Mala who was crying at the door.

"Go you please go with the man. You don't think I know what you've done behind my back" said the father with emotion.

"Find Dika he's my son" Mother replied while trying to snatch Dika from my father's embrace.

"He's my children, I can take care of him without you" replied the ayaah in a high tone.

Without saying, she left with the bag in her hand. Mala mangis.

"mother... mother... don't stay in Mala bu.. "isak Mala while falling on the floor.

Ignoring Mala's words her mother had passed.

He approached Mala and hugged her with Dika.

"Please, baby" said my father.

Mala ran to her room. He was crying behind his pillow. He knew it wasn't the first time his father and mother were like that. Since Dika is still in the womb until now it has been umpteenth time Mala witnessed it. This time, he saw his mother leave.

Mala felt tight and tired from crying last night until she finally fell asleep.