LOVE OF JUITA

Farewell

You are a priceless deposit

With all my love I took care of

Now, it's time for you I've released

The weight of my eyes took you off

Heavier my heart bears longing

Go, track your new life

May Allah protect and protect you

When I was tight I didn't get to you

***

Today Julia and Septian's agenda is double date with Sarah and Kak Hasan. Fortunately Sarah's husband is still on leave so their discourse for lunch together can be realized. Kak Hasan and Sarah were waiting at a Korean barbeque restaurant in the Mall next to the hotel. Due to its close proximity, Julia and Septian reached the location on foot.

"Haiyaiiii !" Sarah waved from a distance, her hand twitching to give the code to enter the resto.

Julia wrapped her index finger and thumb, forming a code okay. As soon as Julia got to the table, Sarah immediately shifted to give Julia a sitting room. Brother Hasan stood up to greet the Septian.

"How are the newlyweds doing?"

"Alhamdulillah good Bang!" Septian welcomes Kak Hasan.

"The work of his wife, really Korean food. So ask to see you here," explained Kak Hasan while giving the Septian code to sit next to him.

"It's okay mas, as long as the wife is happy," replied Septian taking his place.

Julia threw a smile at Septian. Her husband was not as strong as she had imagined. He is good at carrying himself.

Before long, the waiter brought trays containing Sarah's order menu. Two sets of boneless beef ribs that have been marinated, two servings of naengmyeon aka noodles a kind of vermicelli with cold beef broth broth. Just a moment a serving table full of various banchan or companion food.

With her deft hands Sarah put the piece of meat onto an iron grill under which there was charcoal for grilling. Fatty meat melts the oil, delicious aroma spreads provoking drooling. The roast meat look was very pleasant. Julia was suddenly hungry to smell that delicious scent. He poured a glass of ocha tea to relieve his saliva.

Sarah flipped through the flesh until she reached the level of maturity she wanted. Beef should not be roasted for too long, to keep it juicy and tender. He moved the cooked pieces of meat to the available plates.

"This is how to eat it, take a sheet of lettuce and perilla leaves. Add a little leek kimchi, soybean paste, green chili, and two pieces of meat, "Sarah's hands are busy picking out complementary ingredients to fit the Korean way of eating he watched in the drama.

"Then pack and eat in one mouthful, hap!" Sarah devoured with pleasure. Julia immediately carried out Sarah's instructions.

"Come on, just start don't be shy." Take Hasan to Septian.

"I just found out that Koreans like default" Septian inner.

Before starting to wrap the roast with vegetables. Septian eyes were fixed on a white mustard vegetable wrapped in reddish seasoning. He was surprised this time to see mustard vegetables in sambalado. Encouraged by curiosity he strolled his hand, took a piece of the vegetable and ate it.

"Related aeeeeem!" Spontaneous facial wrinkled funny provoking laughter.

"Opo Iki's food, ora yummy blas!" His screams in the heart.

"It's called kimchi, a fermented vegetable. It's so sweet to eat just like that. Not everyone likes it. It was delicious mixed with noodles or mixed into the default for meat wrap," Kak Hasan said, capturing a cute Septian expression that held a wry taste in the tongue.

"Hehehe yes Mas, I just tried Korean food this time. So it's not familiar with the taste, yet" replied Septian slowly.

"Yes, I don't feel the same way either. But because of the taste of the old-old wife doyan as well," said Kak Hasan Mangosteen-beard enjoying a piece of meat that melted.

Brother Hasan and Septian were instantly familiar. They talk about a lot of things, especially about technology and business. Sarah and Julia did not care about what their husband discussed. Because the two of them were already engrossed in their own chat. Two hours passed so quickly.

Julia and Septian escort Sarah and Kak Hasan to the Mall Parking area. Hasan greeted Septian, saying goodbye. Then he rushed to get his car.

"So when are you going to Jogja?" ask Sarah before she parted ways with Julia.

"God willing Saturday, next week." said Julia slowly, she was controlling herself so as not to cry. Julia couldn't bear the farewell, her mellow soul hooked.

"Maybe I can't take you to the airport. Sorry, yes" Sarah's face changed.

"It's okay, I understand. I asked for her prayer." Julia's gaze fell on the floor.

"I always doain your happiness. I don't know when we'll see Jul again" Sarah hugged Julia tight. Julia returned the hug was no less tight. The friendship that was built between them was something very precious.

"Thank you Sarah. Maybe we can meet again next time. Thanks for taking me to study. The experience that changed my outlook on life." Julia whispered in Sarah's ear.

"It's the duty of fellow Muslims to take the path of kindness." replied Sarah.

Kak Hasan's car arrives, he opens a window giving Sarah a code to rush up.

"Okay, I said yes. Later that night we have to go back to Medan. Kak Hasan's leave is over. So get ready first," Sarah took her hug off Julia's body.

"Promise me often" Sarah asked again.

Sarah drove to the car and entered it. Hasan waved goodbye. Sarah bows her head out the window.

"Bye Jul's. Bye Brother Septian, fii amanillah!"

"Bye .. ma'assalama!" reply Septian and Julia compact. A second after Hasan's car came out of sight, Julia's tears fell.

Septian rubbed his wife's shoulder in sympathy.

"Yuk deck, we should also hurry. This afternoon we check out. It's time to go home to Mom."

Julia nodded and wiped her tears.

***

It does not feel like two weeks in the city of Pekanbaru has ended. Septian is quite satisfied to be a tourist in this city. Julia has taken her to various local destinations that are very interesting. They shop for kitchen needs in a traditional market that is very thick Chinese nuance. Red shades and lanterns everywhere. The smoke of the incense burn spreads a special aroma. Chinese-language songs from every store. There Septian was amazed to see many mothers buying frogs and turtles for food.

Other times he was with Julia enjoying the atmosphere of a shahdu afternoon on the banks of the Siak river while eating grilled corn. He also visited a da'wah tourist spot where he first learned archery and horse riding.

One thing he will never forget about this city is the delicious food. Rendang, chopped goat, mussel soup, fish soup, bread rolled curry sauce and gulai patin are his favorites. Not to mention the cuisine made by her mother-in-law who is truly a champion. He always wanted to add rice. Two weeks in Pekanbaru his weight soared.

"Welcome belly fat!" Septian stroked his stomach which was starting to get fatty.

"Go back to the gym again!" inner again.

Meanwhile, before the day of departure to Jogja, Julia became increasingly moody and quiet. He was managing the sadness in his heart. Trying to accept the life line that he will take. Julia is increasingly active in cleaning the house, helping mothers sell in the morning. She does the household work as best she can.

"It could be my last chance to be devoted to Mother," whenever this thought arises, the more diligent and enterprising she is to make the house better.

The mother who felt the change in her child's attitude increasingly loudly prayed for him. Removing a daughter he has treated with tears and blood for 24 years is not easy. She is happy that Julia has been there to take care of her, but her instincts as a mother are disturbed to imagine having to separate from her child. Every prayer he begged to be given the sincerity to release the child who was the conditioning of his two eyes.

***

The atmosphere inside the online taxi that took Julia, Septian and Mom to the airport was so quiet. There was no conversation between them. Mom's distant view glared out the window.

"God help me to overcome this heavy heart. I give it to You, O God. I leave my son to You who have the best care," mumbling Mother every look at Julia's sad face.

At first, I wanted to take Julia to Jogja and attend the event ngunduh mantu. But Lucy-Sister Julia did not want to attend the event on the grounds that her permission to leave was up. He could not miss work because he was afraid of being fired. Lucy also refuses to drive to the airport because it is busy and no friends can replace her.

Just Mom herself taking Julia to the airport. He canceled to take Julia to Jogja. Mother's unbearable nature makes her unable to leave Lucy alone in Pekanbaru. He understands very well, Lucy's nature is not as independent as Julia. I don't know what will happen to Lucy and the house if she leaves.

"May you survive to the destination, son. I'll leave my son to you, please be loved and glorified. Julia only felt the affection of her father for a moment. Hopefully you can be a friend, a husband and a father figure for him. Julia is stubborn at times, but I beg you to deal with her gently" Mother told Septian in a trembling voice. Mother held back the feeling with all her might.

"Okay Ma'am, God willing I will do the best of Mother's mandate." Septian grabbed Mom's hand and kissed solemnly.

Julia's tears had gathered at the corner of her eye. He did not dare to say a word. Afraid of his defensiveness. He could cry roaring and make Mom heavier to let go. He hugged Mom as hard as he could. Until Septian rubbed his shoulder gave the code already the time they checked in.

"Julia said goodbye to Mom" she grabbed Mom's hand and kissed her as a farewell greeting.

"Go son, Mother's prayer is always with you." Mom grabbed Julia by the forehead and kissed her deeply.

With a restrained step Julia followed Septian who clasped his hands tightly up the escalator towards the check-in counter on the second floor. Julia kept waving until Mom was out of sight. Julia tried hard even though half her heart was left behind in Pekanbaru.

After they finished checking in and checking, they headed to the boarding room waiting for departure. Julia took a cell phone and made a phone call.

***

Lucy was daydreaming staring at the medicine bottles in her study. The clinic where he works is quiet patient, so he does not need to mix drugs. She should have accompanied Mom to the airport to take Julia. But he refused, not because he was still angry at his sister. But he could not if he had to face the separation directly. He showed affection for his sister. He was used to being as hard as a rock. So let him remain a careless and unattentive brother until the end.

Suddenly the sound of his phone rang, shocking him. There's a name - Adek on the phone screen. Intentionally he linger lifting it.

"Hello, assalamualaikum," said a voice across.

"Hello, walaikumsalam," said Lucy.

"Sister, Julia's leaving now. I'm taking care of Mom. Please pay attention to your meal and rest, do not get sick. See you next time" Julia replied.

"Yes, good luck to the destination. Don't forget to tell me when you arrive. Sorry I couldn't deliver" said Lucy flatly.

"What's wrong, brother." There was a moment of silence between them.

"Silver is doing a lot of work, can't talk for long" Lucy lied breaking the silence.

"Oh yes, sorry to bother you. It was yes. Assalamualaikum."

Walaikumsalaam," Lucy turned off the call.

Lucy leaned her body against the chair, her hands drooping limp on her lap. It exploded in tears. Her tears are flowing.

"I'm sorry Julia's sister. Brother is not strong to face separation. May you always be happy."