ILLUSIANA (CONTRACT MARRIAGE)

CHAPTER 2

Bimo, a short, red-clad boy who was almost drenched in sweat came over to Lusi who was busy spraying water on the flowers lying on the floor, before him

put the pretty flowers in the bucket.

“Kak Lusi..quick go home Brother,” exclaimed the boy half-screaming. His breath was shuffled irregularly. Lusi quickly approached him.

“Why Bim? What's up ?” tanya Susi was full of panic

“Om Hamzah..om..it...” nervous Bimo voice while regulating his breathing.

“Why my dad ? “ Lusi more panicked when called his father's name.

“Om Hamzah fell in the bathroom, now critical, Kak”'s home hunt

Without much question, Lusi and Bimo ran fast along the edge of the highway to his house which was not too far from the flower stall Bu Dahlia where he worked. About 500 meters only.

Seemed in the jubilation of the neighbors already crowded in front of his house. The panic and fear grew in his brain, thinking of something no-no.

Lusi barged into his house with his breath still wheezing, followed by Bimo behind him. His steps stopped to find a weak body of Mr. Hamzah lying on a long sofa. Beside her

a doctor is installing a breathing apparatus to Mr. Hamzah. Susi immediately knelt beside her father's body.

“Dad...” call her down in her father's ear.

The summoned one tried to move his head to face Lusi, he stared at the face of his beautiful daughter who had broken tears. His fingers moved as requested in hand. Lusi immediately grabbed his father's fingers and kissed him slowly.

“My daughter, I'm sorry dad, son. Forgive me for not being able to protect you all this time. “ said Mr. Hamzah weak and stammered. Her eyes were blankly staring at her daughter.a tear fell on her wrinkled cheeks.

“Defend, Father.For my sake, please, I have to endure” broken cries Lusi. Clasping his father's palm tightly

Mr. Hamzah seemed to be holding something in his chest, his breathing began to feel very heavy and suffocating.

“Lusi, my son, I'm not strong anymore. I want to catch up with your mother. Take care, Son. Daddy loves you.”

The quieter Mr. Hamzah's voice is barely heard. The heavier the breath of Mr. Hamzah, like there was a large stone piercing on his chest, several times his chest went up and down with pain.

“Ayaaaahh....Don't stay in Susi, Dad...Lusi doesn't have anyone anymore.  Lusi promises to take care of dad until he recovers” Lusi shakes his father's already weak hands.

“Laaa Illaha Illallah Muhammadarrosullullah..hhhh” let go the last breath of Mr. Hamzah After saying the holy sentence.

“Ayaaaahh.....Ahhhh....Don't stay in Susi, Dad..” Luci shook his father's body. The doctor next to him lowered his head to attach the stethoscope to Mr. Hamzah's chest. Checking the pulse in his neck and wrists. Both of Mr. Hamzah's eyelids were opened slowly. Then looked at Lusi who looked at the doctor expectantly.

“Sorry, your father has gone” softly the doctor's voice told Lusi as his head shook weakly.

Ruptured Lusi's cry on his father's chest. Neighbors who had seen the girl come up earlier. They tried to calm Lusi down.

“Dad, now that I live alone, there is no longer a place I complain, I love you, dear Mother. May your father be calm in heaven. Pray for me to stay strong in my life, Daddy Bunda” softened Lusi

His tears were roaring, still hugging his father's body.

“Nak Lusi, let us take care of the corpse of the deceased yes, so that tomorrow morning can be buried. The patient, son, father Nak Lusi has calmed down in nature there. “ Mr. RT Nurdin approached Lusi who was still hugging the body of his father, Lusi

nodding slowly and wiping away her tears. Then rise back and forth how to give space for the fathers of his neighbors to lift the body of his father to be handled properly.  Lucia is so grateful

having good and harmonious neighbors, Mr. Hamzah was also known in the neighborhood as a very generous businessman and often helped if there are neighbors who have difficulty living.

Home from the funeral

Gontai steps Lusi into the living room of his house that is still scented with grief. Tears still bathe his eyes. It's so hard for him to hold her back. His tight heart let go of his beloved father. It still feels as crowded as it was 5 years ago, when she was only 16 years old, her mother left her for good. Now he's an orphan. There were no loved ones in his life, no one to defend him, no one to protect him. Both of her parents' biological families have almost all died. There was only one uncle who lived in Canada, and was already a citizen of the country

that's. His uncle could only say condolences over the phone. That'sallthatis.

Merry and Priska enter and catch the figure of Susi who is still glued in front of the door of her father's room. Deflect them. A cynical smile was drawn from the child's mother.

“Finally the old man died too...Ahhh glad I.”  Said Bu Merry arbitrarily while stretching his hands like he was free from the heavy burden he faced all this time. Susut Susi turned around. His gaze was angry as he approached the two of them.

“The two bangka that I mean is the one who supported you all this time. Who picked you up from the slums and raised your degrees to be the great Lady and Empress “ Lusi said angrily, her hands clenched beside her thighs.

*Flashback on*

“Mother ?” murmured Lusi in the heart of astonishment.

Susi who was dumbfounded did not understand the words of her father stood up from her seat and approached the two guests brought by her father. Stare at her for a long time and pay attention to the appearance of the two children's mothers ranging from head to toe. Their clothes were very shabby, and their appearance clearly did not appear to be from among the educated and well-off. Merry's mother only wears a shabby brown shirt and a long yellow skirt with a slightly faded color in green on some sides. Moreover, the girl called Priska was. Always clenching his forehead every time he looked at himself. His hands and feet are a lot of scabs that have dried. And the scent of her hair, fiiyuuuhhh. I don't know how long the boy hasn't bathed and sampoed.

“Hay Lusi, you are beautiful huh, what class is it now? “ say hello Bu Merry base stale extend his hand in front of Susi.  Realizing that the arm of the plate was stretched out before him, he welcomed her. And avenge the hand of Merry's.

“Class 1 SMA , aunt. “ the answer is short

“Ooo, same dong with Priska, later Priska attended the same school as you yes, so you can go home and go together.” Said Bu Merry glancing at Priska who was still staring behind him. Lusi just shook his head, still overwhelmed with confusion.

“Hmmm, Dad, ask for time I want to talk to Dad,” Excuse me Lusi while pulling Mr. Hamzah's hand into the kitchen.  Mr. Hamzah followed in his footsteps, leaving the two children's mothers who were staring at the departure of the sir

Hamzah and Lusi with suspicious looks.

“She's my new mom, Dad ? Bener? Are you kidding me?“ ask Lusi for an explanation.

Mr. Hamzah nodded steadily while smilingly staring at his daughter's two eyeballs.

“When is Dad married? How am I not told? “

“Yesterday, darling. Marriage in Religion. I'm sorry I didn't tell you before because I wanted to surprise you. I know you need a mother figure since the departure of your Mother.”

“But who's that aunt, Dad? Kok I have a bad feeling ya see his look and his son it” said Susi suspicious.

His father smiled gently. And stroked the back of his beloved daughter's hand.

“Bu Merry's waitress in the cafeteria next to our office, baby, she's a widow whose husband died. His life was very poor, living in a shabby rented house. Kasian's father was with them. They're good with Dad, too,

very attentive to Dad, often bring food to Dad without Dad asking. And this is also Dad has consulted with Pak Haji Umam the owner of the canteen where Merry works. Mr. Haji Umam Bu Merry said his life suffered, always lacking. He often moved around because he could not afford to pay monthly rent, Darling.” Mr. Hamzah's Story.

“Dad can be kasian, but that doesn't mean to have to marry his khan, Dad. How can I marry someone without knowing what his background is?” Lusi protested, he could not believe what his father had done.

Marry without telling her first.

“Father sure Bu Merry and Priska are good people, they have no relatives in Jakarta. I hope you can accept Miss Merry and her son. Think of Merry's mom and Priska as your sister. From yesterday he was excited to meet Dad's son, you. “

“But Yeah..”.

“Already, I do not want to argue with you, I am sure we will live happily together they”, Mr. Hamzah quickly.

Lusi just sighed heavily. He felt compelled to accept a unilateral decision from his father. And pray in his heart that what his father says is true that we will be a family that

blissfully.

*Flashback Off*

Ms. Merry laughed loudly at Lusi's words. Followed by Priska who was still cynical looking at him.

“Heyyy, kids don't know themselves...Your father is crazy about me, tau.” Ketus Bu Merry while mentoyor jidat Lusi with rough.  The body of the body was pushed back.

“When I brought you into this house I suspected you weren't good people. And it was proven. As long as you know yes, I regret marrying Mom. You are just taking advantage of the sadness of my Mother's father, who left me,

And the origin of Tau's mother, this mother is not at all comparable to my earth and sky, ma'am. So I wonder why Daddy wants to marry a woman is not clear the origin of her“ Lusi no less ketus challenge the gaze of Bu Merry.

Pmaaaakk ...! a loud slap landed on his cheek. Spontaneous Lusi held her cheek which felt hot.

Merry's palm was still hanging in the air, ready to slap him once more onto Lusi's other cheek. Lusi dodged and parried Merry's hand over his head, clutching Merry's hand firmly.

Priska who saw her mother pressed so directly scattered pushing Lusi's body to the floor. Susi fell, her forehead hit the corner of the phone table. He felt a very dizzy. His hand touched his forehead, there was a blood patch on his finger. He got up and staggered. Making Priska and Miss Merry even more crazy. The two men pulled Lusi's right left hand. Bring her to her room located next to the kitchen, then push the body into her room. Lusi fell down beside his bed.

“Rasain Lu, ugly boy...! Don't mess with us” sipah Priska ruffled waist in front of him.

“Heh, now I am in charge of this house. Tau.  So if you still want to live in this house you must obey my orders. “ Bu Merry crouched down to put Lusi's face in front of his face, then stuck to it rough. Accompanied by Priska who chuckled.

The two savage people passed from before Susi who was still face down on the floor. His head was still dizzy from the impact of the table earlier. On his left cheek felt hot and flushed. The girl grimaced in pain. Then slowly leaned back on the edge of his bed. Her tears spread uncontrollably. O Allah strengthen Me, his bath. He began to imagine the days ahead of him that will pass in the house it will be very painful. But

he would not leave the house because it was the only treasure his parents had left for him.