Ride in Bed

Adrian's Cajolery

The motorbike driven by Adrian stopped in front of the Dewi residence. Nenden who was serving buyers did not realize that the one who came was his child's homeroom teacher. The woman only recognized when Adrian took off the helmet and approached her.

“Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waalaikumsalam. Uh sir Adrian, let's have a seat,” Nenden let the man sit on the terrace. He followed after his customers left.

“What do you drink sir?”

“Not bother bu.”

“Ngga. Sweet tea or coffee?” tawar Goddess.

“Teh sweet only, thank you.”

Nenden rushed into the house and made drinks for his guests. He deliberately has not told Adrian's arrival to the Goddess because there is something to talk about to the homeroom teacher. It did not take long, Nenden returned to the terrace with a cup of sweet tea and some slices of baked sponge. After putting the dishes on the table, he sat down on the next chair.

“Please drink, sir.”

“Thank you,” Adrian took a cup of tea then sipped it slowly.

“How are mom and Goddess?” adrian asked as he put the tea cup on the table.

“My news, Alhamdulillah good. Although heavy, I tried sincerely for the departure of the father of the Goddess. But Goddess..”

Nenden gave a long sigh, considering how the state of her son after being left by her husband. The goddess seemed to lose the spirit of life, everyday just shut themselves in the room and cry alone.

“Friends of Goddess have been here often, including Roxas. The boy came every day to cheer him up and persuade him to return to school. But the Goddess still did not want to. I hope you can persuade him. Please help me restore the spirit of the Goddess,” continued Nenden.

The woman stared expectantly at Adrian. In the midst of his fragility, he tried hard for the sake of his only child. But still he needs another hand to help him revive the fading spirit of the child lately. Hope Adrian's presence can reduce the sadness of the child who is still mountainous.

“Honestly, I currently bear a great mandate from his father Dewi. His father wanted Dewi to continue his studies until college, getting a good man as his partner. But looking at the current condition of the Goddess, I. fear that I cannot run the mandate of my husband.”.

Nenden patted his chest softly, trying to release the sense of tightness that had plagued him lately. His freshness seemed to collapse once faced with Adrian. Several times the woman wiped the tears that soaked her cheeks.

“In Shaa Allah, ma'am. I will do my best to help the Goddess. I believe the Goddess is a strong child. It was just that he still needed time to accept all of this. Let's just do it slowly, ma'am. I will do everything I can to help my mother run the mandate of mr.”

“Thank you, sir. Thanks for the attention.”

“It's my obligation, ma'am. Dewi is my protege, already I should have helped her through this difficult time.”

“Thank you once again.”

“If mom doesn't mind, I want to take the Goddess out. It seems like talking outdoors or in the open would be better for him.”

“Bby, sir. I'll call his son in a moment.”

Nenden immediately moved from his seat. He immediately headed for the child's room whose door was closed. After knocking on the door, the woman went inside. It looks like the Goddess is sitting on a mattress while hugging the photo of the father.

“Wi.”

“That's in front there's Adrian sir. You meet first,” continued Nenden because the child who memahuti call.

“Go home, bu.”

“Ngga can be so, dear. Adrian took the time to come here because he cares about you. You have not been to school for a few days, it is natural that he is looking for you,” Nenden sits at the side of the Goddess while wiping the top of her child's head.

“Until when are you sad like this? Do you have the heart to see my mother grow sad to see you like this? I'm sad too, I want to lose your father. And mom is even sad to see you like this.”

Clear circles wet Nenden's cheeks as she expressed her sadness to the child. The goddess turned her head and hugged Nenden. Seeing his mother's condition, he was immediately struck by a feeling of guilt.

“Sorry Goddess, bu.”

“Capacit meet sir Adrian.”

Nenden broke down the embrace while wiping away his tears. The goddess nodded her head and then stood up. He wiped the tears first that had flowed. Then the girl moved her feet towards the terrace. For a moment he looked at Adrian who was busy surfing with his cellphone, then sat himself in the chair next to him. Realizing the presence of the Goddess, Adrian turns off his phone.

“How are you doing?”

“Good, sir.”

“If it's good, why not go to school?”

There was no response from the goddess. The girl just lowered her head while playing her fingers.

“When do you return to school?”

“Bapak kangen equals me?”

“Your friends miss you. Every day they wait for your presence. And yes, I miss you too, miss your silly actions and long to punish you. Just a reminder, you still have a debt of punishment.”

“Ish.. about the punishment only inget.”

The goddess grumpily. Just now he was moved to see the arrival of the homeroom teacher who asked for his absence. But the next speech even made his side rise again.

“Come we out.”

“Where sir?” The goddess raised her head. Nenden who just came out directly to his place of selling, did not want to disturb the conversation of his son with the teacher.

“Where only. Refreshing let your brain fresh and not komar (colot in room – old in room).”

“Ish..”

The goddess again sizzled in annoyance. There had not been five minutes he was sitting with the man, but his annoying attitude had already begun to feel. Nenden who stole the conversation just smelled a smile.

“Better we go now, mumpung still morning,” Adrian look at the clock on his wrist which shows at half eight in the morning.

“But you take a shower first. I don't want ya bonceng people who smell asem, haven't had a bath and still ileran.”

Suddenly Dewi held the corner of her lips, afraid that what her guardian said was true. Nenden almost laughed to hear it, but as much as possible held back.

“Bapak can not really say no nyinyir?” pissed Goddess.

“Duh.your mouth stinks. Take a shower, do not forget to brush your teeth.”

Adrian covered his nose with his hand. Karuan made the Goddess even more upset. Stripping his foot, the girl entered the house. After the Goddess died, Adrian smelled his smile and it was caught by Nenden. As an experienced, the woman knew that the homeroom teacher put his heart on his students.

“Bu, buy rice with two packs, yellow rice with a pack.”

Nenden's attention was immediately distracted when he heard the voice of his neighbors who were about to buy his merchandise. Quickly the woman prepared the order of the regular subscription.

“Bu.. who is it?” tanya bu Lia, a neighbor and a regular customer of nasi uduk Nenden.

“That was her homeroom Goddess.”

“Euleuh meni casep. Abi ge hoyong became a pupil (Oh sakep really. I also want to be his student),” Lia giggled amusedly hearing his own words.

“What else is bu?” asked Nenden while handing over the package containing Lia's order.

“Udah, mom. If it's later lotek sales no?”

“Ngga, mom. I have to make it clear tonight. Seven days in Herman.”

“Oh yes. I'll give you food later, ma'am.”

“Alhamdulillah, thanks to Lia.”

“Custom ma'am, fifteen thousand.”

Lia took out twenty thousand rupiahs from her negligent pocket. After handing the money to Nenden, the woman took two more packs of crackers.

“Return take aja, ma'am. Calculate the price of crackers.”

“Yes Allah, please Noah, ma'am. Sing fluently rejekina (hopefully smooth rejekinya).”

“Aamiin. come, bu.”.

Before leaving, Lia took the time to look at Adrian. It is also quite early in the morning has been treated to a beautiful view. Calculate eye vitamins, because every day she is always presented with the appearance of her husband whose face is mediocre and prefers to gloat and take care of his birds every morning and afternoon.

After twenty minutes had passed, the Goddess was finally ready as well. The girl came out wearing jeans and a loose peach-colored long sleeve t-shirt. Her hair was covered in a matching hijab with her jeans and a sling bag draped over her shoulder. Adrian's nose immediately sniffed the scent of a soft perfume that emanated from the body of the Goddess.

“Well if it's like this, I won't be embarrassed bonceng you.”

“Bomat,” Goddess grunts annoyed. Seeing that the child was ready to leave, Nenden immediately approached.

“Aduh son mother already beautiful gini. Titip yes, sir. Thanks for taking a walk, so do not komar.”

“Mother...” the tone of the Goddess sounds a little sulky, but only avenged by the ruckus of Nenden.

“True bu. If the later in the room is afraid of bulukan,” added Adrian who made Dewi round his eyes. Nenden could not hold back his laughter, apparently Adrian not too serious as his appearance.

“Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waaliacumsalam.”

Nenden turned his face when he heard the sound of greeting while answering. A couple and a girl not too far from the Goddess stood in front of her house. She's the girl Herman saved the other day.

“Sorry, is this really the residence of Mr Herman Suherman?” ask the slightly fat man.

“Iya, right. Sorry, whose father?”

“Include, I'm Rusdi. This is my wife, Vienna and my son, Riska. Can we talk to you for a minute, Mom? This is about the deceased Mr. Herman.”

“Oh yes. Please come in, sir.”

Hearing the name of her late husband called, made Nenden wonder, about what he wanted to talk about. The woman invited her guests to enter the house. He also invited Adrian to come in. The curious goddess also wanted to hear what her guest wanted to say.

Everyone sits on the floor with a plastic carpet. Nenden continued to pay attention to Riska who had since come only to lower his gaze, as if he did not dare to look at her or the Goddess.

“Do you know my husband?” tanya Nenden opened the conversation.

“Look ma'am, we came here to offer our deepest condolences for the passing of Mr. Herman. In addition, we also want to deliver our children who want to say something to the mother also the mother's child.”

“What's the problem?”

“Riska.. come, son.”

Hearing the father call her name, Riska raised her head. His eyes immediately collided with Nenden as well as Goddess.

“I.. mother.. ma. forgive. sa... i.”.

“Sorry why?” Nenden was increasingly confused to see Riska's attitude.

“Ka.. rena sa.. i. ba.. mr. ce.. laka...”

In a stammered voice, Riska told her everything that happened that night. The girl's tears flowed as she recalled how Herman's struggle saved her and ended with a stab in the stomach. Vienna immediately hugged her crying child after recounting the dark event.

“As Riska's parents, I would like to say a big thank you to Mr. Herman and his family. Because of him, my son was spared from disaster. I'm sorry that we've only been able to come now, because my son was in shock and stress. He's sick because he feels guilty for the passing of Mr. Herman.”

Rusdi said the condition of his daughter at length. Nenden could only stare at the girl who was still crying in her mother's arms. Adrian took a quick glance at the Goddess who had not reacted to anything. Only his two hands seemed to be clenching tightly.

“Yes Allah, neng. Don't feel guilty like that. This is the destiny of the Gusti Allah. My father's age was only until that night. Even if yesterday did not happen, God would still order His angel of death to pick up the father. But I am grateful, for the rest of his life, you can still do good. May the sacrifice of the father be his reward and sinner. Neng Riska also has to live better from now on. Don't be sad, don't let my husband's sacrifice go to waste.”

“Thank you, ma'am. Thank you..”

Riska's tears are back pouring with speed. His fear of facing Nenden began to disappear once he heard the woman's words of wisdom. Relief also appeared on the faces of Rusdi and Vienna. Slowly Rusdi took out a thick brown envelope and placed it on the carpet.

“Mother.pardon in advance if what I did offended mom. I don't mean anything I give this. The life of Mr. Herman will not be replaced by anything, even with all the property I have. But personally, I know that Mr. Herman is a husband, a father and the head of the family who is responsible for this family. Therefore, I hope that you will accept a little of our gift to ease the burden of mother,” Rusdi pushed the envelope near Nenden.

“What with it problems can be finished? Then what about my father?!! Of the many angkot why do you have to ride my father angkot?!! You can refuse it, right?? Why do you have to go up?!!”

All were surprised by the Goddess' response. The girl who was originally just silently listening to the conversation, suddenly exploded her emotions. Nenden tried to calm his daughter, but the emotions of the Goddess were already unstoppable.

“Followly you!! I lost my father!!” The goddess pointed at Riska with her eyes staring intently.

“Goddess.. don't be, son.”

“Goddess, come with me.”

Adrian immediately pulled the Goddess' arm and took her out. As much as possible the Goddess released herself, but Adrian's energy was much stronger. The man managed to bring the Goddess to the terrace.

“Lease!! You have no right to interfere!!"

“I did not interfere. I just wanted to remind you that what you did was not right. Let's go, you need to calm down.”

“Ngga want!! My dad is leaving!!”

“DEWI!!”

The goddess was instantly speechless when she heard Adrian's loud voice, coupled with the man's sharp gaze. Instantly his mouth was closed.

“Come we go.”

Like a buffalo poked in his nose, Dewi manut just like that when Adrian pulled him away. Arriving near the motorbike, the man released his grip. Open the trunk of the motor and take out the green helmet bottle. There was no rejection from the Goddess when the man put the helmet on his head.

“Let's go up,” Adrian said after he climbed his mount, but Dewi was still shaking.

“Do I need to bench you to ride?”

Hearing Adrian's threat, the Goddess finally rises behind him. After making sure the Goddess was sitting properly, the man immediately launched his vehicle.

Meanwhile, the conditions inside the house became a little awkward due to the actions of the Goddess. The atmosphere of silence was again created, only the sound of Riska sobs was still heard. Nenden took a deep breath before breaking the silence between them.

“Please forgive my son. Dewi was still not able to fully accept the departure of her father. But In Shaa our God, in particular I have sincerely released my husband. And Riska, do not take the heart of the talk of the Goddess earlier. You must live well, so that my husband can smile to see the person he saved living a good and happy life.”

“Thank you ma'am,” replied Riska in the middle of her stuffing.

“Mother Nenden, thank you for all the greatness of mother's heart. If you need anything, do not hesitate to contact me, my wife or Riska.”

Rusdi put a piece of paper with the cell phone numbers of himself, his wife and son. Nenden took the paper.

“Thank you, sir.”

“Then I and my family parted. Once again we say a big thank you. Please accept our gift. Easy-easy can be beneficial for mom and Dewi.”

Rusdi stood up from his seat followed by his son and wife. After shaking hands, the three left Herman's residence. Nenden was back in his place. His hand moved to open the brown envelope that Rusdi had left behind. A red sheet is removed. It is estimated that the money amounted to one hundred million rupiah. Nenden only sighed at seeing that much money in his entire life.

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