Kamila (The Patience of Breaking Boundaries)
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After Setya's father returned from the Puskesmas where he served, Setya will express his intentions to his father and mother, later after performing the maghrib prayer.
Ba'da maghrib, Setya's father and mother, were sitting in the living room, watching television. Their family seemed so warm. No one seems to be holding a device while they are gathering together.
Setya looks a little tense, when going to talk to his mother and father. Although his determination was unanimous, and surely his mother and father would agree if he married Kamila, but Setya was not so sure if his mother and father would allow him to marry in a relatively short time. Together, with his education, which will soon also end. Her mother and father, must have suggested that Setya get married after graduation. And he, will not wait for that time. He had seen much of Kamila's suffering, although the girl had always hidden it.
"Mother, Dad, it's so cool to watch it." Setya who had just come out of the room, approached her mother and father, followed by the warm smiles of her parents, who turned at her simultaneously.
"Stya, have you prayed, son?" Ask Indri to her.
"Already, Bun. There was no time to go to surau, so Setya prayed at home" Setya replied politely to his mother.
"Oh. Are you hungry already? Mother prepare the meal, yes." Madam continued her words.
"No, Bun. Just later. Actually, there is something Setya wants to talk to Mother and Father," said Setya starting the core conversation.
"What are you talking about, son? About your college, huh?" Setya's father tried to guess what his only child wanted to say.
"No, Dad. Actually, Setya intends to marry Kamila in the near future." Setya finally ventured to tell his parents, who were shocked to hear that.
In fact, Setya's father, who was chewing on a snack, choked on hearing his words.
"Son, isn't this too soon?" Ms Indri, who also looked shocked, tried to calm down, by asking Setya, while holding out water, to her husband.
"Yes, Setya. I think it's a rush too. Yes, I agree that Kamila will be your wife, son. Because she's a good girl and a sholeha. But, finish your college first, son. For your future and Kamila to be assured." Mr. Wiguna-ayah Setya, gave his only son a message after drinking water to relieve his throat that choked wafer.
Although later, all the treasures of Wiguna sir will fall into the hands of Setya, but Pak Wiguna still wants his son to be an independent person. Who does not expect help from parents after marriage. Although he knows, that even Setya now, has also lived independently. All tuition fees are no longer borne by him since Setya worked part-time at his cousin's office.
"Dad, Mother, Setya please. Setya could no longer bear to see Kamila's suffering. Setya loves Kamila so much, Dad, Bun." With teary eyes, Setya, sitting at the feet of her father's mother, who was sitting on the sofa, begged to be allowed to marry Kamila.
Mr. Indri and Mr. Wiguna looked at each other. They were moved to see the sincerity of their only child. They did not expect, that their little Setya, who before being brought this village, was a very naughty child, turned into a gentle-hearted young man. And they certainly realize, all the changes, because of the influence of Kamila, a woman who since childhood has become a friend of Setya.
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Setya's mother and father remembered that when they first moved to Sukaramai village, no one wanted to be friends with Setya, their son. Because Setya, an introverted child who is not easy to make friends. Also, if anyone gets close to him, Setya will hit his "fellow candidate" hard. That's why no one wants to be friends with him.
Until finally, Indri saw Setya befriended Kamila.Setya seemed comfortable playing with the girl who since childhood wore the veil. If Setya wanted to hit him once in a while because he was upset, Kamila would talk slowly to Setya, and tell him that hitting someone else was not a good thing.
From then on, Indri's mom was happy to see Setya and Kamila close by. Until now, as is known, Indri ma'am loved Kamila very much, like her own child.
Kamila was a smart kid. He's good at English. Kamila also received a scholarship to study in Taiwan. However, because Sumi's grandmother fell ill, Kamila did not take the scholarship. She prefers to take care of her grandmother, who has been taking care of her from childhood. Refusal of the scholarship, without the knowledge of Ms. Indri. If Ms. Indri knew at that time, if Kamila got a scholarship, surely Ms. Indri would have persuaded Kamila to take the scholarship, and entrusted Sumi's grandmother to her.
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Mr. Wiguna and Ms. Indri are still very confused by Setya's decision. They must consider carefully the decisions of their children.
"Anyways, are you absolutely sure, son? " Tanya Pak Wiguna once again to his son, accompanied by a nod of Indri's mother.
"Don't make an emotional decision, son. Think with a cold head. You guys are so young. Dad hesitated, son," he continued, gently rubbing the hair of his beloved son.
"Finely, Setya prayed isikhoroh first. Ask God for guidance, son. If after the prayer, your heart says, yes, then Mother and Father cannot say anything more. That's what's best for you." Madam Indri, who is known to be religious, directed her son to ask God for guidance, before making a decision in his life.
"Well Bun, Setya will do it," Setya joined, then hugged her parents. The fine details that had been piling up in his eye bags, could no longer be dammed. Setya's heart is very weak when it comes to Kamila.
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In Sumi's nek room, after performing Isya prayers, Kamila laid down beside her grandmother. His right hand was placed on the belly of Sumi's grandmother. Kamila smelled at her grandmother's cheek. Kamila, who was still using her face, stared fixedly at her grandmother.
"Opo anyway, Nduk? Want to say something?" Nek Sumi who had been very familiar with the behavior of her grandson, immediately understood, that Kamila wanted to say something to him.
Kamila smiled showing her dimples.
"Yes, Grandma. Actually, this afternoon, when he met Setya, he said he wanted to marry Kamila, "he was ashamed.
"Sing tenan, Nduk?" Nek Sumi was as shocked as Kamila, when Setya said the same thing to her.
"Yes, right, Grandma. Setya saw a red scar slapped by Grandpa, cheeked by Kamila. Setya doesn't want Kamila to be hurt by Grandpa anymore. Setya wants to marry Kamila. Tomorrow, if Ms. Indri and Mr. Wiguna agree, they will come here to propose to Mila to Grandma" Kamila explained to Sumi.
"God, Nduk. Grandma did not expect Nduk. You have to accept it, Nduk. Setya's a good young man. His family, too, is good. Don't think about Grandma. Marry, Nduk. Go with Setya" said Sumi's weeping nek to Kamila.
"Grandmother, don't talk like that. How could Kamila not think of Grandma," he said in a sad tone, because he heard Sumi's words.
"Setya has promised to take Grandma with us, if we both get married. Kamila won't leave Grandma here. Kamila will still be next to Grandma." The girl continued her remarks, with her position getting closer to Nek Sumi.
"Whatever it is, be happy, Nduk. You have suffered a lot. Now is the time for you to be happy." Nek Sumi was very happy to hear the news brought by Kamila, followed by the nod of the beautiful girl.
Nek Sumi just hope, so that no one messes with Kamila's happiness. Nek Sumi also hoped, this is the end of Kamila's suffering.
