RESIDUAL WAGES

I Lost Auntie

" Assalamualaikum" said Uncle from the door of the house.

" Waalaikumussalam" We answered in unison.

My uncle put his foot into the house. Uncle was astonished to see my Three Sons sitting opposite each other eating Their Food. Uncle seemed to be filled with questions, then his eyes turned to Aunt's bed that I was bribing Porridge.

" Vi-Vi-Via My son" said Uncle nervously then immediately approached and hugged me. We also came back crying.

" Mbuu Anakku ale, still ale ampa Amba Anak" [Thank God, son, you are still alive] said Uncle rubbed my Head.

Uncle also told the state of Aunt from the beginning to the end Aunt was sick like this. Apparently, Bibi's illness started from her concern for me, because ever since my Husband Mas Surya took me to the Provincial City. I never had any news at all. Aunty thinks I'm not okay even if that's true. Aunty doesn't even have a taste for food because of her longing for me that shackles her. Auntie was constantly thinking about me. Since then Bibi often felt extreme pain in her stomach due to Acute Magh. Aunty was late to eat and less than wordy. The cost of Auntie's treatment is not a little even the debt piled up everywhere so that Aunt and Uncle had to lose their property. The shelter house must be sold for medical expenses and pay debts. The house was not enough to pay Uncle's debts. Then the legacy of the Second Parent was forced to sell Bibi because of an emergency and urgent situation. At that time Bibi had to undergo surgery and the only way was to sell Sawahku. Aunty felt more and more guilty to me for selling my Second Parent's treasure. Aunty and Uncle also wanted to visit me to the City, but the cost constraints He Both could only resign.

" I'm sorry, son, for selling your property. We don't actually want to eat the Orphans' treasure. Auntie knows her sin is very heavy. That is why Bibi only prays at all times that Aunt's life should not be taken by the Power before Bibi meets and apologizes to you. Aunty sincerely undergoes this suffering, hopefully with this pain God lifts Aunt's sin for having taken away your treasure. Said Aunt sobbing and feeling very guilty. Uncle also sobbed and was very hurt to see the suffering of Bibi for 10 years.

My guilt deepened, I regretted being obedient to My Husband. Letting Aunt and Uncle get hurt and suffer like this. I will never forgive Mas Surya until anytime.

With 3 million and a half left, I'll take Aunt tomorrow to the hospital. Before I go to the room with the kids first I make sure Auntie is sound asleep.

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Right at 11 p.m., Aunt Drop suddenly and can't talk. I was very panicked and immediately took Aunt to the Puskesmas in the District. Arriving at Puskesmas officers there directly refer Aunt Yanti to the Hospital in the City. I took my Third Child on the Ambulance. Lucky Uncle can be tough and strong.

" Pray, son, that your aunt may be well. Don't waste your energy crying. Poor your son who is still breastfeeding. If you get sick who will take care of them. You must be resigned and strong" said Uncle remembered me.

Ambulance arrived at the hospital, Bibi did not go directly to the ER but was immediately put into the ICU room. Various kinds of tools installed on Aunt's body. Bibi's breath screen monitor looks very weak. Uncle and I took turns to go in to see how Auntie was doing. Given the ICU space is only intended for One Visitor who can enter.

" Aunty, wake up. Isn't Via already near Auntie, see Grandson Aunty wants to feel carried by her Grandmother. Hold on Aunty." My words can't hold back my tears.

I saw Auntie respond to me with a clear circle falling on her cheek. I rubbed the clear Circle with trembling hands. While stroking and kissing His pale face. Honestly, I'm not ready to stay by my aunt. I don't want to lose anymore. My guilt is deepening, I've made Aunt suffer like this.

Bibi's Eyeballs moved as if Bibi wanted to talk to me.

" Does Auntie want Uncle here?" I tried to respond to Aunt's eyes. Aunt's eyes rolled to the left and to the right.

" Hurry up Bi, Via loves Aunty very much. Sorry for making Aunt suffer all this time." My sobbing. Actually I don't want to see my sadness in front of Auntie. I am fragile and able to hold back my tears. Now, Auntie's eyes fell asleep and rested. I went out and let Uncle keep watch.

I invited My Three Children to buy Cakes and other Food in front of the Hospital. Although my heart is broken now I cannot be weak by ignoring my Three Children. After their stomachs were full I also brought Food for Uncle.

" Pa-man, Ma-kan" I said from the glass of the ICU Room with sign language. Uncle came up to me and came out of the ICU.

" Eat, my son, Uncle is not hungry yet." Said He refused.

" Eat Uncle, so Uncle has the energy to look after Auntie." My speech.

My uncle ate with me, and fed rice to his mouth. Uncle's eyes are glazed.

" Wrap Rice that your Aunt wanted first, Uncle can never buy it even though the price is affordable. Hu-hu-hu." Uncle cried so hard.

This rice pack is delicious. But when entering the throat feels bland because of our sadness. I forced the rice into my mouth even though it was not tasteful. I have to be strong and strong even though I am very fragile at the moment.

I saw Adzan Jum' at echoing. Uncle did not neglect to go to the nearest mosque to perform Friday Prayer. While my Three Children have fallen asleep at the Hospital. Now I can freely leave them in the ICU Room to look after Auntie. Sometimes I look at my Three Sons from behind the glass of the ICU Room. They are very well pressed. So is Auntie.

It was heard from Masjid An Imam recited the Prayer after reciting the Khutbah, and I also solemnly heard it and guaranteed the prayer of the Imam of the Mosque. But when the prayer is finished. Suddenly Bibi's Breath blows just once and Auntie leaves Us for all eternity.

" Bibiiiii! I still can't believe it.

" Wake Bi up, wake Bi up" I started to lose control and shake Auntie's body. I didn't realize since when Uncle had been by my side. My tears poured out and did not release my embrace on Aunt's body.

" Patience son, your aunt is not sick anymore. We can only pray that your Aunt be placed in God's Heaven and may meet with both of your Parents in Akherat." Said Uncle trying to toughen up. However, Uncle was not able to block the clear circle fell on his cheek. I know Uncle lost Auntie a lot. It was his determination and patience that made Uncle able to accept reality.

Hearing Uncle's words, I was getting hurt. All my loved ones have left me one by one for ever. Now Uncle is the only Family I have. I hugged Uncle with a bitter sobbing.

GOODBYE AUNTY, GIVE GREETINGS VIA TO BOTH PARENTS VIA.