Replying to Mother's Heartache

Part 26 Bagas's Lies

"Dad thought it was all right?. After Dad's treatment of Mom? Do you think all this time Dad has been a good Dad?" said Sinta with a tone no less high.

"Bang Bagas already mending me ajain clear! You're just misunderstanding, Sinta. What you see is not what you think. So your aunt and father are." said Adel.

"Stop Aunt! I don't want to hear an explanation from Auntie. Judging from the words of the father earlier it had explained what really happened between the father and Aunt just now. That you have a special relationship. It's not a misunderstanding anymore."

"Auntie thinks I'm stupid ! If there is nothing, why do you give money for bribes so that Sinta is silent. Where to wear ngancam everything! I came here because Om Zainal asked to deliver food to Auntie and Farhan, but when I got here I found something unexpected. Now that I'm lazy to argue with you guys, I'm late for school," Sinta refuted at length by cutting Adel's talk.

Sinta melengos left Bagas and Adel who was silent on Sinta's words.

After the departure of Sinta, Adel expressed his frustration over the stupidity of Bagas.

"This is all because of you, Mom!. That's why I use the brain! if you think you want anything, huh!."

Without them knowing, Sinta also heard clearly Adel's annoyance because Adel spoke in a high tone and full of emotion.

Tits,

Tit.

Brums, brums,

Sinta pressed the horn and pulled out his motorbike signalling to them that Sinta heard the cry of Adel who was scolding Bagas for the stupid words of Bagas.

But it's useless Sinta pressed the Bagas horn and Adel will not hear, because Sinta's motorbike is only a matic motor.

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After the children's departure to school.

Sarifah is trying to rack her brains, how she can get money, because it has been 2 weeks that her husband has not given them shopping money anymore.

For daily expenses, they rely on sales money from Sinta and Bayu. Because Sinta and Bayu are smart children, they get scholarships, so there is no need to pay tuition fees.

But Sinta and Bayu soon have started the semester exam, Sarifah does not want them to sell and interfere with her learning activities, Sarifah wants them to focus on studying alone.

Sarifah did not know who to exchange ideas with, because she did not have a close family. If she complained to her husband's family, she would be the one to blame. Although Vishnu in-laws always be kind to him, but for now Vishnu has returned to Kalimantan.

Sarifah also did not want to depend anymore on her Husband. He survived all this time for his children, as a private employee who has a fixed salary, of course Bagas was able to finance their family.

But in fact all this time Bagas only gave daily living to him to eat everyday. And for the needs of the school and other Bagas who bear it. But for the moment Bagas did not give them the slightest living.

But Sarifah is lucky to have good children like Sinta and Bayu. Understand the circumstances of her mother and no less they always defend Sarifah for the treatment of her husband and family.

Yesterday, someone offered him a job as a scrub washerman. He will take the offer.

"I don't think you're coming today" asked Ms. Dewi when Sarifah had arrived at her house.

"I've promised Mom, there's no way I'm not coming, ma'am."

"Yes, you have breakfast first." Invite the Goddess to be friendly.

"Oh yes please."

Sarifah started her work at Bu Dewi's house as a washerman. And then he would wash again in another house.

His heart was deeply sliced with pain and crying withstanding the bitterness of the life he lived. Endure her abusive husband and care for her husband for his two children. He did come from a poor family and was orphaned, but not as bitter as his real life.

On the first day of Sarifah's work, Sarifah still has a strong energy. Until he quickly finished his washing and dried it. He hopes today's weather supports him so that later in the afternoon he can iron it out and earn a wage.

After finishing drying the clothes that have been washed earlier. Sarifah decided to go home first and will return later in the afternoon.

"Mom I said go home first. Later in the afternoon after drying the clothesline I will come again to iron."

"Oh well do not let not come to Djeng loh. Because today's sterikaan is very much."

"Dad Ma'am, I must have come. I say thank you, Ma'am" said Sarifah while leaving Dewi who was cooking in the kitchen for her children's lunch.

On the way home, Sarifah met her neighbor who greeted her.

"Hey Djeng from where?" asked Vivi the front neighbor of Sarifah's house.

"Go home from work." Answer Sarifah briefly.

"Work anyway, isn't your husband the director of his company?."

"Mother knows who my husband is the Director of?." asked Sarifah curious because to the knowledge of her, Her husband was just a regular employee.

"Well, what?, your mother-in-law who often coars at Nely's shop, if her children are successful. He prides Bagas for being a Director at a prestigious company with a salary of 20 million/month. People have memorized, your time as his wife does not know anyway?" said Vivi who was confused.

Degh, 'So this whole time Bang Bagas lied to me?. Even he could tell me to always save money and not be wasteful, I as a wife receive any gift because the salary of the employee is not much.'

"I don't know Miss Vivi." said Sarifah.

"You are patient Well Ifah, the husband who always lies to his wife his life will not be a blessing, sorry is not the intention to swear your husband. But I feel sorry for you, you're like an unkempt woman, but your husband has a good job."

"It's okay, Miss Vivi. Thank you for the attention. But I will not be silent, I will rise for the sake of my children." said Sarifah with passionate enthusiasm.

Vivi smiled at the spirit of her neighbor.

"Dad, I pray for the happiness of you and your children."

"Thank you, Mom."

"Together, if you need something you can tell me the same story, I am ready to hear your curses, although I may not necessarily be able to help but at least be able to put a burden on your heart by sharing it with others."

"Dad, Mom. Then excuse me. I came home for a little while because I had to continue working."

Vivi nodded and stared at Sarifah's departure.

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