Kamila (The Patience of Breaking Boundaries)
Search for Kamila's Mother
Today, Setya is back in town for college. Because the weekend has passed. In fact, Setya's heart was very heavy leaving Kamila in the village. But, he also can not take off from college, because the exam is ongoing.
After saying goodbye to Kamila yesterday afternoon, and leaving a cell phone to Kamila, Setya's heart was no longer so agitated. He had calmed down a little, because he could ask Kamila the news, over the phone.
Setya gave the phone his father had bought to Kamila. The phone is rarely used. Because, Setya already has a new phone, which he bought using money from his salary to work.
And at the suggestion of Pak Wiguna and bu Indri as well, Setya gave the phone to Kamila. So that Setya does not heavy-heartedly leave Kamila.
Yes, even though Setya's mother and father were in the same village as Kamila, and the distance of their house was not so far away, Setya was still not calm. If at any time Kamila needed help, and she was nowhere near Kamila. Because Setya knew that Kamila would not come to his mother and father's house to ask for help, because he was reluctant.
Therefore, Setya still has to monitor Kamila through a cellphone that has been filled with pulses and internet quotas by him. Setya had already confirmed to Kamila, in order to contact her immediately if Parmin's grandfather dared to hurt her again.
Setya's departure is not just for college and work. From the city, Setya is also trying to gather all the clues to find the whereabouts of Ratih-mother Kamila.
The last five letters of Ratih's mother, which he got from Kamila, were also brought by Setya. Not to forget also, the photo of Ratih's face was brought by Setya. In order to make it easier for Setya, who did not know the face of Ratih's mother at all, to find her. Although, the photo is a photo of Bu Ratih as a girl, and looks a little outdated, does not dampen Setya's confidence, looking for the whereabouts of Bu Ratih.
"Bro, why daydream?" Rizki, a college friend, and Setya's best friend, approached Setya who was seen sitting dreamy on his stool.
"Eh, Ki. You're just gonna surprise me." Setya was a little shocked, because he was surprised by Rizki who came suddenly, and patted him on the shoulder.
"Actually, there's something I'm thinking, Ki. I'm looking for someone's whereabouts" she told her best friend, whom she's known since she came to town.
Rizki is Setya's best friend. Setya met with Rizki when she first applied for college. Rizki's a very jolly person. He's very easy to make friends with. Therefore, he can easily, close to Setya, who is fairly quiet, if with people he just knew. However, because Rizki is easy to get along with, Setya quickly gets along with her.
"Huh? Who's it, Setya? Mate nyari? Haha." Rizki chuckles after teasing Setya, who she knows has never had a boyfriend, never even close to her.
"I went to see Kamila's mother, Ki, again" Setya told Rizki, who had met Kamila before, when Setya brought her back home. Although only met once, but Rizki a little, know about Kamila, because Setya often tells about Kamila, to Rizki.
"What do you want, looking for Kamila's mother? Not that Kamila's mother, she's been missing for a long time, huh? You used to say, Kamila's grandfather tried to find his mother, but the results are nil, right?" rizki asked in surprise, recalling Setya's story, to him.
"Rizki, I'll marry Kamila within a week, if I can. Therefore, I looked for her mother, so as to know who Kamila's real father was, who would be our guardian of marriage." Setya spoke a little softly to Rizki. Because he did not want to make a scene in one class, regarding his wedding plans at a young age.
"Whatdidyou say? Are you serious, Setya? Why rush? Can't you wait until graduation? Besides, it's at the end of the semester, right? Our brains are still burdened by the thesis, it's you, even want to marry." Rizki, who had been standing some distance away from Setya, now moved to sit right next to Setya. He looks shocked and curious to hear the confession of Setya who will get married suddenly, and then menyecar Setya with various questions. Until some of the people in the class looked at them.
"Ssst. Don't talk out loud. I don't want to make a scene in this class." Setya instructs Rizki to speak slowly.
Fortunately, the situation in the classroom, not so crowded, and there are only a few men. If it is crowded with students who are curious about the affairs of people above average, of course, Setya will be the topic of their gossip today.
"You know, no, that Kamila Grandpa always tortured her. I don't want to see Kamila any longer feel that pain. Therefore, I want to release her, by marrying her, Ki," Setya explained to Rizki.
"Ooo, that. So, your plan, where to start looking for Kamila's mother? Did you get any leads?" ask Rizki.
"Yes, I brought the last five letters sent by Kamila's mother to the village. And also, an old photo. That's all it is. The plan, after college, I'll immediately start a search to the postal address in this letter." Setya held out a letter to Rizki.
"I also have permission to leave Om Ilham, to be more free to find Kamila's mother," continued Setya, who was accompanied by a nod to his friend who is now reading the address of his mother's letter Kamila.
"Well, I'll help you find Kamila's mother, Setya. After college, we'll look for him together. Coincidentally, I know this address." Rizki intends to help Setya find Kamila's mother.
"Thank you very much, Rizki," Setya told her friend.
He is also relieved, someone will direct him towards the ins and outs of this city, because Rizki, is native to this city. Because, Setya, who despite years of living and studying in this city, he does not really know the streets in this city. He only memorized the path from his rent, to the campus and workplace, as well as the road to Rizki's house.
Setya is very rarely out of his rent in the city, to just nongrong in a cafe, or a walk with his college friends. He only goes with Rizki, even if something matters. Or, Rizki will come to his house to just tell stories, or do assignments, and vice versa.
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At three o'clock in the afternoon, Setya who had promised to take Rizki with his sports bike, had arrived in front of Rizki's house.
"Assalamualaik." Setya said hello, knocking on Rizki's door.
"Getishalight." A woman was heard answering Setya's greeting. She must be Rizki's mother. Because, Rizki only lives alone with her mother in this house, since her father died five years ago.
"Eh, there's Nak Setya apparently. Come on in, son. Rizki just finished her shower. Wearing clothes. Son Setya sit down first," welcome mother Fatma kindly to Setya. Accompanied by Setya, who immediately greeted ma'am Fatma.
"Yes, thank you, ma'am" Setya said as he sat in the living room of Rizki's house, which was not too big. While Miss Fatma, it looks like she will be walking towards the kitchen.
"Sonya, wait here, yeah, I'll make you a drink first." Fatma, who had walked the two steps, paused to tell Setya that she was going to get a drink for Setya.
"No need, Mom. Setya will go with Rizki. I don't have to bother, Mom. Because Setya's only for a minute." Setya prevents Ms. Fatma, so there is no need to bother preparing drinking water for her. Because of him, want to immediately find the mother of Kamila.
"Well, go, anyway. You two, where are you going? Looking for a candidate, huh?" fatma said in a joking tone, and sat down on the sofa, right next to Setya.
"No, Ma. Actually-" Rizki who just came out of the room, wearing jeans, and the casual t-shirt, stopped her sentence, then looked at Setya, waiting for a sign, whether Rizki can tell her mother, she said, or didn't.
"Actually, Rizki and Setya will be looking for Kamila's mother, Ma'am. Kamila is Setya's future wife. He's getting married this week. While Kamila's mother and biological father, do not know his whereabouts. So Setya sought them out. And Rizki, trying to help Setya, ma'am." Rizki continued her words, after getting a nod from Setya.
"Well, Son. Alhamdulillahot. The soul quickly came. Rather than doing what God does not like, it is better to get married. Yeah, anyway?" Ms. Fatma was delighted to hear the news of Setya's marriage, which she already considered her own son.
"Yes, Mom. Wish Setya all the best, ma'am." Setya asked for a prayer from the mother of his very good friend.
"Of course, son." Ms. Fatma smiled at Setya.
"Then, Rizki left first, yes, Mom," said Rizki while kissing her mother's hand.
"Any permit to take Rizki, ma'am." Setya asked Ms. Fatma's permission, and then regretted it.
"Yes, Son. Be careful on the road, yeah. Hopefully everything goes well" replied Fatma, rubbing Setya's back standing next to her.
"Aamiinu. Thank you, Mom." Setya passed towards the exit.
"Assalamualaik." Rizki and Setya say hello in unison, then ride Setya's motorbike.
"Waalaikumsalam, be careful, son." Ms. Fatma took off Rizki and Setya, waving her hand at them.
Ms. Fatma looked happy to hear the news of Setya's marriage. Because, Setya, who often plays at his house, has been considered like his own child by him.
She is very grateful, Rizki is friends with Setya. Because, since befriending Setya, Rizki follows in the footsteps of Setya who diligently worship at the mosque. Setya, who was known to Bu Fatma, as a child who was sholeh, touched his heart. Setya also had a good influence on his son, Rizki.
