Kuyang Dribble

144. Mak Ejah Threat

Seeing the tension between Bayan and his mother made Fikri unwell. He pulls Ejah's hand to move away from Bayan and Nathan.

"Please don't be mad at me. I forced him to bring us together" said Fikri.

"Dad. You call him Dad ?" ask mak Ejah not understand.

"Yes. Because I ... I found Dad in Bayan's father. Wouldn't it be natural for me to call him Dad because he's my father's twin brother ?" asked Fikri while looking at Mak Ejah with a soft look.

Mak Ejah seemed silent because he was overwhelmed by the words of his son. He nodded slowly and smiled.

Seeing the smile on her face made Fikri smile.

The conversation between mother and child continued. Even though several times mak Ejah seems to wipe his tears because he cannot hold the day and is happy at the same time. Fikri also repeatedly hugged the mother tightly while kissing the woman's head with longing. Nathan and Bayan deliberately stood some distance away because they did not want to disturb the moment of togetherness of Fikri and her biological mother.

"Please tell me where Mom lives now. Let me get Mom back to my house and we can stay together" Fikri said expectantly.

Fikri's words surprised Bayan. He is worried about the safety of Fikri and his family if Mak Ejah lives with them. But before Bayan expressed his objection, Mak Ejah had already rejected Fikri's wishes.

"Sorry Saba. I can't ...," said Mak Ejah.

"Why Ma'am ?" ask Fikri.

"Ki-Ki just met after decades of separation. It's not comfortable to have to live together. Mmm ... I think, I still need time to be able to accept this change," said Mak Ejah while throwing his gaze in another direction.

Fikri seemed to think for a moment then nodded.

"alright. But can you tell me where I live now ?" reset Fikri.

"sorry. I'm worried about embarrassing you because I live in a place that's not worth it. How about we arrange meetings elsewhere on a regular basis. Slowly we can begin to learn to know each other. That way it will make us closer and familiar," said mak Ejah lirih.

"Well if it wants you. The meeting outside can also be really exciting, also look like," said Fikri enthusiastically to make mak Ejah smile.

"Because it's late, I went home first. If you miss Mom, you just wait here. Every day you must pass by here" said Mak Ejah while tightening his hand.

"Yes, I agree. But don't break your promise, ma'am" Pinta Fikri.

"Mom won't break my promise. Decades of looking for you and finally get to meet rich gini where maybe I run away. It feels like dying now even Mom willingly. Moreover, hearing you call me Mother, it feels like I do not want anything else in this world," said Mak Ejah with teary eyes.

Mak Ejah's words made Bayan cough while Nathan and Fikri just mute while staring at each other confused. Mak Ejah seems to stare resentfully at Bayan because he believes Bayan is mocking him.

Slowly Fikri took off his hand grip and grabbed the wallet from his jacket pocket. Then Fikri gave some money to Mak Ejah. At first Mak Ejah hesitated to accept the gift of Fikri. But because Fikri insisted, the woman was willing to accept it.

"I'll wait here tomorrow, ma'am. Please keep your promise," Fikri said as mak Ejah began to step away.

For a while Fikri was still silent while staring at Mak Ejah who was getting away. Nathan approached Fikri and patted him on the shoulder.

"We go home now yuk Bang," Nathan asked.

"Yes" said Fikri reluctantly.

Then Bayan, Nathan and Fikri walked together to leave the place.

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"Why do you ask your mother to stay with you. Don't you think about the fate of your Son and Wife ?!" bayan asked as he met Fikri the next day.

"I'm just talking, Dad" said Fikri quickly.

"Don't be rash Fikri !. This concerns the lives of Arafah and Ayu. What if your mother accepts your offer and endangers them later ?!" tanya Bayan riled.

"This matter is not something you can take for granted Fikri !. Don't give the demon a chance close to your family, if you don't want to regret it later," Bayan said as he passed.

Fikri was silent for a moment then immediately chased after the fast-moving Bayan.

"I'm sorry Dad. I forgot my mom had a demon inside her. I ...," Fikri's speech was interrupted as Bayan extended his palm before Fikri.

"Forget !. Maybe I'm overreacting. What time will you see him ?" ask Bayan.

"God willing at eight Yah. Do you think I can take Ayu and Arafah to meet Mom ?" ask Fikri.

"Whatever, they're your family. I'm sure you can take good care of them" Bayan said with a faint smile.

After saying that, Bayan got into the car and left Fikri who was dumbstruck on the side of the road.

Fikri seemed to take a long breath. I don't know why he felt Bayan ignored him earlier.

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Fikri begins to have a good relationship with Mak Ejah. They met regularly on the sidewalk every day alone because Fikri only came alone. Until several meetings mak Ejah was still reluctant to meet with Ayu and Arafah. And that made Fikri confused.

"Why don't you want to see my son and wife ?" ask Fikri for the next time.

"Sorry Son. I'm not ready yet" said mak Ejah still with the same answer.

"Mom doesn't need to do anything. I sat down with a close acquaintance of Ayu and Arafah" said Fikri patiently.

"Don't force Mother Saba !. Or, this is the last time we met," Mak Ejah threatened annoyed.

Fikri fell silent because he did not expect that simple request to make the mother angry.

After clearing her throat to neutralize her nervousness, Fikri grabbed her shoulder.

"I'm sorry Mom. I'm just too excited to see Mom. I want to share my happiness with the closest people to me all this time, namely my Wife and My Son. If you are not ready to meet them gapapa kok. I promise I won't make it again. But please don't tell me that you don't want to see me again, yes" Fikri said.

Mak Ejah mute. He is upset that he is forced to meet Ayu and Arafah. How could he meet them if in his heart was haunted by regret for ever hurting his son-in-law and grandson. Unfortunately, Fikri seemed to forget the identity of the mother because she was too happy to meet her biological mother after decades of separation.

Suddenly Mak Ejah brushed off Fikri's hand on his shoulder and stood up. Mak Ejah's attitude made Fikri disappointed. But a moment later Fikri seemed to frown because he saw the face of the mother who was pale.

"Mother why ?. Is Mom sick ?" ask Fikri.

"Gapapa Son. Mother ... Mom's just not feeling well. If you can, I want to go home now yes," said Mak Ejah.

"Let me anther ya ma'am," said Fikri.

"Ga it is !. You are here Saba. And please don't follow Mom. I don't want you to get hurt because you follow me later," said Mak Ejah while turning his body.

"But Ms. ..," Fikri's speech was interrupted as Mak Ejah cut quickly.

"Stay there or we're done !" threaten mak Ejah loudly while walking quickly leaving Fikri.

Fikri could only look at her mother's departure with teary eyes. He knew something was hidden by Mak Ejah.

"Is it time for Mom ?" fikri muttered with a choked voice.

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