
Arriving at the house of Haji Zainuddin. Ali did not even dare to tell the problem of his household. Come to think of it, complain to the old man. It will even cause new problems.
"Koq is it too late for Ali?" ask Abdul, one of his co-workers. Usually at 12:30 Wib he is already at the chicken farm owned by Haji Zainuddin. It can be faster or longer, depending on the busyness on campus. He only worked half a day. Because the next morning he went to college.
"There's a lot of bang business on campus, ngerjain scription." The answer was uninspired. But, both corners of the lips remain curved so as to create a forced smile.
"Ohh.. Mr. Haji was looking for you."
"Yes bang. Later after work, I stopped by Haji sir's house." Ali returned to focus. Feed the chicken and clean the cage. Only one hand can work. Ali can still carry out his duties quickly and neatly.
At 17:35 Wib, Ali was already in the yard of his father-in-law's house. Not far from their chicken farm.
"Quick Ali, I've been waiting for you." Haji Zainuddin immediately waved his hand, giving a code for Ali to speed up his steps. Approaching him on the porch.
"Yes sir." Ali replied with a faint smile. Where could he possibly tell her about the household matter to the old man before her. Her father-in-law was very hopeful, he could melt Ruby's heart before one year.
And Haji Zainuddin really wanted him to be his son-in-law. Of course, Zainuddin's request made him very moved. It turns out that he is still valuable in the eyes of Haji Zainuddin. So that gives her trust to be Ruby's husband. He was handicapped, poor and had no family. He doesn't know who his mother's father is. Her grandmother never showed her parents a picture.
"Put this rice and fruits into the car." Say Haji Zainuddin, pointing at the sack next to him.
"Yes sir." Ali quickly moved the sack containing rice, bananas, mangoes to the trunk of his car Haji Zainuddin.
"Mom, come on Mom hurry. We have to get there before magrib." Haji Zainuddin said in a high tone. Because of the wife. Mama Nisya is still in the house.
Ali who heard Haji Zainuddin's words was curious. Where's the in-laws going.
"Let's Ali come in, and Napa is there?" Haji Zainuddin got into the car and sat in the steering wheel. His head again looks dull from the car window.
"Let's Ali ride!" he says it with his eye code.
The confused Ali finally approached the father-in-law.
"We go home the same, let's go up!" said Haji Zainuddin still with a happy facial expression. And it looks like his mama has entered the car sitting on the second row bench.
"Mother misses Ruby. It's been two weeks not seeing him." After the car has gone. Mama Nisya open her voice.
Back when she was a girl, every weekend Ruby must have gone home to her parents. And after six weeks of marriage. His daughter had just come to her parents' house.
Ali was made unsettled. How about when they get to their house. Ruby complained to her mother about the incident this morning. How about Ruby, add a story. Because, Mama Nisya is not very supportive of the princess marrying him.
What if Ruby's story affects Haji Zainuddin's assessment of him. He could not be considered a child anymore. Fired from work.
No. gabe... No. gabe...
Oh Allah... I hope Ruby didn't tell me about this morning.
Ali bathed, his hands looking like people praying.
"Why are you Ali?" Haji Zainuddin who was again driving glanced at Ali who looked unsettled.
Ali looked towards the father-in-law. Throwing a thin smile, in order to cover himself who was shrouded in great concern.
"What's Dad." He looked back at the body of the road.
Arriving in front of the rented house. The time for magrib prayer has arrived.
Of course Haji Zainuddin immediately invited Ali to the Mosque. Mama Nisya entered their home. This made Ali more and more unsettled. Mama Nisya and Ruby are both at home. Finish the story, if Ruby talks macem macem to her mother-in-law.
After the completion of the magrib prayer. Haji Zainuddin even ngajak Ali looking for favorite food Ruby. It's chicken noodles. The chicken noodle vendor they came to was crowded. So they have to queue.
When long queues. Haji Zainuddin's phone vibrated inside his pants pocket. He also reached into his cell phone. There was a wife calling.
"Assynoltom... Father."
"Greetings hall.." Answer the hajj Zainuddin gently.
"During the prayer, why not go home. This is Ruby's sick, high fever. We should bring medicine. Hurry home...!" the wife's voice was full of worries on the phone.
"Yes, yes, ma'am. Here again buy chicken noodles. Get in line." Haji Zainuddin replied calmly. Hearing of his daughter's illness.
After the call was interrupted he glanced at Ali sitting next to him.
"Ali ask again our order is still long or not. If it's still a long time, and we can cancel it home now." Haji Zainuddin was not calm. His hand is still holding the phone.
"Yes sir "Ali approached the chicken noodle field. Ask if the order is completed or not. It was finished in the wrap.
"Why don't you tell me Ruby's sick. Is it because Ruby's sick, so you're late for work?" haji asked Zainuddin glanced at Ali who looked confused.
"Oouuww... i, yes sir." Ali doesn't know what to answer. Be he stammered. There's no way he'd say he didn't know about Ruby being sick.
O Allah.. Because of what happened this morning. Ruby is sick?
Ali monologued, his hands look several times rubbing his face that feels tense. This time his story is over. Zainuddin's salary assessment would be bad on him. Cook he doesn't know his wife is sick.
I hope Ruby didn't tell me about this morning, my God. I will be wrong later. Ali prayed in his heart. Hope everything's okay.
Now they have arrived home. Haji Zainuddin rushed into the house. Approaching his wife and daughter in the room. It turns out that his wife and son, look neat and ready to go for treatment.
Mama Nisya pushed Ruby out of the room. And Haji Zainuddin walked quickly outside, to start the car engine.
"Tomorrow, you don't have to go to Ali's job. Look at your wife being sick, you're staying here." Mama Nisya said in a disappointed tone. He felt that Ali was not paying attention to his daughter.
Ruby is so weak. To stand up, he cannot. When trying to get up. It will stagger.
After Ali left, this afternoon. He cried again, lamenting his fate. He stres, the body's immune instantly drop. Suddenly he felt his body hurt. His body also felt hot. Seven circumferential pain head. And the stomach feels great, because it has not had lunch.
Ali felt like a useless husband. This is where he felt he did not deserve a wife. He is unreliable because of his disability. For example, can not carry the wife ala bridal style, as said by Ruby. Can't bring a vehicle. Only one hand can be used.
Ali who felt useless, finally could only duck. In his seat. Thickened ears, over Mama Nisya's displeasure at her.
"It's Ma. Such a thing need not be discussed again. The most important thing now is that Ruby must be taken for treatment. What's the point of scolding Ali. Ali said, when he left the house. Ruby's still fine." Haji Zainuddin said in an angry tone to his wife. Which shows his unsatisfied attitude to have a daughter-in-law like Ali.
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