Ninth Month

Ruby

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Intan entered Singapore's Changi International Airport for a short transit. Actually, there are many things that Intan can do to kill time. But, Intan prefers to relax in the lounge by reading books.

Nothing interesting about the book. Intan rests her back on the back of the sofa while looking around. Changi airport is always crowded as usual, everyone looks busy with themselves.

Suddenly Intan is startled by the arrival of a middle-aged woman who approaches him holding a baby. At first he felt a little strange, but Intan still put a smile on his face.

"Miss if you can help me," said the woman starting the conversation.

"What can I do to help you?" intan answered while putting down the book he read.

"Is your flight coming soon?" instead of answering, the woman asked back.

"I don't think I have enough time, what can I do for you?" ask Intan again.

"Include my name Jemima. My stomach is not feeling well, I'm going to the toilet, can I ask you to bring my granddaughter for a while" Jemima said.

"Alright," replied Intan helplessly refused because Jemima had reached out to Intan, apparently the call of nature was already unbearable.

"I'll also find a cure to ease my stomach. I don't know how long it'll be, maybe 15 minutes. I hope I'm not bothering you."

Jemima did not wait for Intan's answer because he had disappeared directly into the toilet.

Intan looked at the baby in his hand, there was a sense of disbelief that he was currently holding a baby. Inevitably his memories had to go back to remembering about his son. Could it be that if his son was still alive he would be this big. Intan began to glaze over her own emotions.

The baby boy in Intan's hand looked back at Intan with a raised smile, his narrowed eyes slightly closed as he smiled. Intan got carried away with her friendly smile. This baby boy with bushy black hair was covered in a navy knit hat that was in line with his shirt, his tiny hands reaching Intan's face curiously. Intan brought the baby closer to him to make it easier for the baby to reach his face.

"Beh beh beh. ," the baby boy began to speak excitedly. However, when his tiny hand managed to reach Intan's face. The baby seemed to greet him.

"Yyyyyyyyyyy maaaaa...  "

Tears that were held in the eyes of Intan immediately spilled on his cheeks. Her tears fell down on the little baby's hand.

"Yes dear, this is Mama" Intan replied spontaneously without realizing it. He put a smile on his face even though tears were dripping down both of his cheeks. Intan could not help but kiss the baby and hold him in his arms. She really misses being called a mom by her son.

Intan kisses the baby on her lap lovingly. Maybe God kindly gave her 15 minutes of pleasure to feel the presence of a baby. 15 minutes for her to feel like a mother, even though this child is not her baby. Thank God for giving me such a deep feeling. Thanks though.

Intan wiped away the tears she had on her cheeks. And replace it with a face full of smiles, with earnest Intan chatting with this cute baby.

"Oh, look at this chubby cheek, it's adorable, here let Mama eat it." Intan pretended to eat her cheek.

"Maaaaaa maaaaa," the baby replies to Intan's joke.

"What's up, baby? you miss Mama, yes," replied Intan as she kissed her again in a fit of anxiety. The baby laughed until his eyes narrowed strangely even with narrowed eye features, his nose was still so sharp. He could not bear to comment.

"With narrowed eyes how can your nose be so sharp. Your dad must be very handsome. Later on you will be a handsome man. Remember, don't break a lot of women's hearts."

Intan tickled the baby's stomach until the baby laughed. The sound of laughter alone has been able to dispose of the stress brought by Intan so far. He could think of nothing but happiness. To the extent that there was no time passed quickly and Madam Jemima had returned, inevitably she had to hand her grandson back to Madam Jemima.

"Thank you, I've been a hassle. I hope my granddaughter doesn't trouble you."

"Don't say that. The baby is so smart. He's not fussy at all, he's really a smart, handsome baby."

"Thank you again" replied Jemima as she passed. Intan sat back in his chair smiling, This experience will never be forgotten in his entire life.

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Intan wanted to read the book again but it didn't happen because someone had been sitting next to her. He saw a young mother carrying a baby sitting next to him. He was a little astonished, why is it today as if there is a magnet so many babies surround him? But, Intan did not mind it, Intan even felt happy. He hopes that remembering this day is enough to bring his strength to survive the rigors of the future he will choose.

The young mother sat her baby next to Intan. A female toddler who is about a year old, a very beautiful and adorable toddler. The female toddler wears a yellow dress with a line motif on her arm, and a floral black bandana on her head adds to her sweet appearance. The baby girl was holding a yellow duck doll from rubber that could sound when pressed, it seemed to be her favorite toy because the baby did not heed around and was cool playing alone.

"Bada chest... Nnn nnnn..," the balyi rambled to herself cheerfully.

Intan braced himself to say hello to the little baby.

"Beautiful, what's playing baby."

"Being playing Duck, Aunt." The baby's mother answered Intan's greeting.

"Include me, my name is Intan" said Intan to introduce himself.

"Greetings, my name is Sarah. And this is Ruby. Ruby salim used to be with Auntie,"

Intan thrusts her hand, aided by Sarah, little Ruby shakes hands with Intan.

"Smartny," praised Intan as he lifted Ruby into his lap.

Ruby who had been sitting on Intan's lap looked at Intan with her adorable round eyes. The small smile on her back in Ruby's lips showed a row of her new teeth there were several.

"Maaaaa maaaa.. . .  Daaaa daaaa" Ruby's response when Intan took her picture, this time Intan can only bite her lips to hear Ruby's ravings, there is the real Mama Ruby here, she can not answer it even though she wants to.

"Please take our photo" Pinta Intan. He wants to keep this memory.

Sarah was a little surprised. But it's bragged, if he refuses, surely the atmosphere becomes awkward. After this Mr. Rayan will go far, hopefully he is not angry. A little forced out of fear, Sarah took their picture. Smile from both, Miss. Intan looks very beautiful, Ruby is also no less beautiful, really a declining gene.

"It's been," Sarah said at last.

"Thank you" replied Intan as he received his phone.

"How old is Ruby now?" tanya Intan who still put Ruby on her lap.

"Almost a year's to go."

"If my son is still with me, he's about as old as Ruby" Intan said with a sigh.

"I'm sad, too" answered Sarah. There was a sense of sadness in her voice because Sarah knew the baby Intan missed was on her lap right now. Isn't that reality so sad.

"What's wrong, maybe fate hasn't defined us together yet" Intan replied as she continued to kiss Ruby as if Intan was really venting her baby's longing on Ruby.

"Ruby is very beautiful, later Ruby will certainly be much more beautiful, hopefully later Ruby becomes a proud child."

"Amin, thank you aunt" replied Sarah,

"Sorry, auntie, it looks like we have to go, our flight is soon, sorry it's been a hassle" Sarah said as she reached out her hand asking for Ruby. Although reluctant to separate, Intan also handed Ruby to Sarah.

Intan was dumbstruck after the death of Sarah and Ruby, there was a sense of unwillingness to part with Ruby. Intan sat down again on the sofa, after chatting with the baby it felt the atmosphere became empty, it was better he was looking for food. When it settled down, he found Ruby's toy, a rubber duck doll in between his legs, must have fallen while with him earlier. Intan picked it up and took the initiative to find Ruby.

Intan turned his gaze towards the people. Intan forgot to ask where Sarah and Ruby were headed. Intan then look for babies who wear yellow clothes around him. Intan had been pacing back and forth in despair.until his eyes were rubbed with a man holding a baby in a yellow shirt was passing the boarding pass examination. Intan was in his place.

Intan is not sure if he still had time to run there, for some people children's toys are very commonplace lost and easily buy new toys. Is it polite if he yells only because of children's toys? But Intan's instincts say he has to give it up. Intan then ran closer while shouting.

"Ruby. ," cried Intan, the distance that makes his voice so small.

"Ruby." cried Intan again. This time Intan managed to attract the attention of the man. The man then looked towards him.

However, as soon as the man turned his head, the next second Intan fell silent. The atmosphere around him was suddenly silent, there was no sound, no movement. It was as if the world around him had stopped moving.

"Rayan.." muttered Intan without sound just his lips pronounce the name of his lover with a soft word.

Rayan who was holding Ruby back looked at Intan with a little surprise but remained calm. Intan believes Rayan is the one who prepared this meeting.

Intan is unable to shed tears when she realizes Ruby is her son. He was so close earlier, it turns out that Rayan secretly brought them together. Intan cried and laughed at the same time, Rayan dared to take risks to be able to bring them together. Oh God, is this really your destiny?

Rayan helped Ruby wave at Intan.

Intan could only stand pecking, her tears still dripping, she was eager to run towards her daughter. But Intan realized the limits. Right now, this was the only chance he could get. He did not want to overstep his Papa because he knew his father was using his daughter's safety as a guarantee.

Intan saw the officer telling Rayan to hurry. Rayan turned her head once more towards him with a smile. Rayan was still as handsome as ever and Rayan would always be the most handsome in her heart.

When Rayan had disappeared from sight, Intan waved her hand, goodbye Ruby, my daughter. My mother will always pray for you the best. Stay healthy until we meet again, Intan said.

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Rayan was holding Ruby while walking past the boarding pass. Sarah, Jemima, Rudy and Johan had already entered. Somehow Rayan felt a little prejudiced there was holding her back from leaving immediately.

"Ruby... "

Rayan heard someone sayup-sayup calling her daughter's name. However, Rayan was not sure.

"Ruby... "

This time the call was clearer. Rayan dared to look back. Someone was standing in the distance looking at him. Rayan choked, her heart seemed to stop beating when she saw Intan, the mother of her children, the woman she loved standing there looking at her.

Intan's hair is very short with a little bangs closing her forehead. Since when did Intan start to like short hair, inner Rayan, but still, she looks like a goddess even with super black clothes from top to bottom, while in his hand there is a yellow rubber duck doll belonging to Ruby.

Rayan smiled, now Intan already knew that Ruby was her daughter. Rayan is very grateful. However, he did not dare to bring his daughter there. For the safety of his sons and daughters he has promised to keep Ruby and Rudy away with Intan. Rayan reached for Ruby's hand to wave at her mother.

The officer then asked Rayan to move immediately because he was blocking the queue. Rayan once again turned to Intan while saying softly, "I love you"

"I love you too," replied Intan, he was still standing there with tears in his eyes. Destiny is cruel to them.

Intan live well I will catch up with you, the mind of Rayan who steadily walks forward without looking back.

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