My Choice of Woman

Episode 21

Farah woke up to the sound of dawn. Today it is very relaxing, no need to leave in the morning to go to the store. Farah felt something strange. He realized why he could get out of bed? Didn't you know last night Farah was studying to sleep at the table.

“Then who laid me on this bed?” farah Guman.

“Or not Ilham who moved me? Ah it seems impossible.”

After the dawn prayer Farah continued to cook breakfast the same as usual. When he finished cooking, he would arrange it at the dinner table.

As usual Ilham was ready, already wearing his neat shirt. Inspiration sat down and Farah served food. Farah hasn't done anything like this in the last week.

“Kata Akmal, you applied for leave today?” ask the Inspiration to Farah.

“On that. Today I took a day off. I have an appointment with an obstetrician,” replied Farah cheerfully.

“What are you sick with, until you make an appointment with an obstetrician?”

“This is not for me, but Rahma. I'm worried if anything happens to the content.”

Inspiration does not believe. Why is his wife so sympathetic to the dirty woman.

“You are not her family, after all she is not a good woman,” Ilham explained.

“Not a good woman – well? Meaning Mas what?” asked Farah who was confused by the statement of Inspiration.

“Yes, she is a woman from a prostitution house, she used to beg Akmal to be given a job, whatever it is. she asked for a job to finance herself and her illegitimate baby,” is clearly a ketus Ilham when he heard the name Rahma.

Huh uh?! I can't believe Mas Ilham could talk that hard!

inner Farah was startled

“Don't call the bastard baby Mas. I don't care about Rahma's past, which I obviously care about the baby she's born with. If God gives new life in the womb of a woman then God gives the most beautiful grace,” reply Farah who does not like the tone of Ilham talk when calling ‘baby haram’.

“I just feel sorry if the baby is born. Obviously the baby will not know who the father is, even the baby can be scorned by the surrounding environment. Coupled with his mother who is a prostitute!”

“Mas! why is it so rough? As if you consider a pregnant woman out of wedlock a bad woman! Don't be so prejudiced before you know the truth Mas.” Farah did not accept what he said. It was so piercing. What if your brother or maybe I were in that position!

“I will pray to God that the baby may have a father! Very kind father to the baby and his mother,” said Farah firmly.

Inspiration heard it all coming out of Farah's mouth.

Why is Farah so stubborn! I just don't want her to go along like Rahmah, that cheap woman!

“I'm done. Thank you for the meal,” said Ilham flat. Then he left Farah at the dinner table. He did not want to have a long argument with Farah.

Inspiration went to his shop. Without saying goodbye as usual. Farah was still angry at the word of Inspiration. It is very clear that Inspiration degrades women.

Farah glanced at the clock on the wall there were still two hours left. He can still cook for lunch Inspiration. Despite his resentment, Farah still knew that he had to fulfill his obligations.

Farah's cooking took an hour. After that Farah wrapped her lunch. Farah advised Ms. Tin as usual, if before lunch Ilham had to be delivered to the store.

“This month why are there two supplies? Who is the other one for?” Mrs Tin asked Farah.

“This is the other for Mr. Budi security guard. The last week mas Ilham never touched the provisions that I made Bu, so Mr. Budi who always brought home the food,” replied Farah.

“So, later if mas Ilham eat the provisions, Pak Budi can bring the other stock Bu Tin. I feel sorry for Mr. Budi, his wife died of illness, then had two children who had to be raised alone. And Mr. Budi has a debt to the loan sharks making almost all his salary exhausted to pay interest. Though Mr. Budi was in debt to finance his wife when sick,” continued Farah explained to Ms. Tin.

“Nona is very good. I just knew there was a very nice person with a person who wasn't even anyone Miss,” said Bu Tin glazed over the corner of her eyes.

“Bu Tin, should humans help each other? Already yes Bu Tin I have to immediately go to his contract mbak Rahma, because the distance is quite far.”

“Iya Miss, if I order ojek or taxi online how?” the Bu Tin Offer.

Farah nodded politely. “No need Bu Tin, I want to take the bus. Later if going to the hospital, I will order a taxi,” said Farah.

Farah finally went to Rahma's contract which was about 8 Km away from Ilham's house.

Arriving at Rahma's contract, Farah sees Rahma who is waiting for her.

“Come on to Medika Center Hospital,” Invite Farah.

Rahma looked down, she shook weakly. “Sorry I don't have much money,” replied Rahma.

“Quiet Mbak, I will pay all,” replied Farah calming Rahma.

Rahma looked deeper. “Thank you, Sister Farah was so good.” Rahma crying.

After getting ready, now Farah and Rahma are waiting for an online taxi booked through the application. About 15 minutes later the taxi appeared in front of Rahma's rented alley.

Farah has a new friend, Rahma. They tell a lot. Eventually, they arrived at the Medical Center Hospital.

Rahma has undergone an examination. The baby she contains is male and her gestational age has entered the seventh month. It's just a note from the doctor so that the mother of this baby should not be stressed heavily, nutrition must be considered because Rahma pregnancy includes thin conditions, must be added weight so that the baby in it is healthy. The doctor also has written a prescription so that it can be immediately redeemed at the pharmacy.

Rahma sat waiting in the hospital garden close to the pharmacy. He was still waiting for Farah to make up for the medicine.

Mama Farah is a very good person. He didn't consider me contemptible at all, instead treating me like a brother.

Thought Rahma.

Before long Farah came carrying a small crackle containing medicine unuk Rahma and one large crackle containing two drinks cup size jumbo.

“This is the remedy and avocado juice for Mbak Rahma,” Farah gave two crackles of it to Rahma.

“Thank you Ma'am,” replied Rahma.

Farah smiled.

“Mbak Farah don't feel disgusted with me?” ask Rahma.

The question surprised Farah.

Why should Rahma make this statement?

“Means?”

“I'm pregnant without any marriage, I'm a bad woman Ma'am, I'm an adulteress!” rahma replied crying