
As he promised last week, this morning we are preparing to take a vacation out of town. It is only three hours by car. Actually I just want to ride a motorcycle. To be able to enjoy the cool air of the village. However, Ridho was still worried about my condition.
Back at work yesterday afternoon, Ridho went to the house of in-laws to borrow a car. Dad gave me permission to use his car. In addition to their weekend off, there are still Mother's cars that can be used if there is an emergency situation. Ridho's motorbike was also left there.
After breakfast and lunch, we put our luggage in the car. Just one bag of clothes and other small supplies. We only stayed one night there.
"We go first, Mom," said Ridho.
"Yes. You guys be careful on the road" said Mother.
Dad has gone to the store. At breakfast, we were able to say goodbye. My mom's message is the same as my mom's. This was the first time I had gone so far without the company of an old man again.
The clock on the wrist points to the number nine. We read Basmallah and prayer before the journey began. Ridho drove the car slowly.
"Have you been to Curup?" ask Ridho.
"That's all. Recreation time is over SMP."
"Old time too, huh?"
"Yes, Mas. My own?"
"Udah a few times, anyway. Go the same ramen get together at Ferries' house in Curup or play to the falls."
"Well, it's like, tuh!" my word.
"Lumayan. His name's gang guy, likes to play far away."
I nodded in understanding. Male classmates have also played out of town. They sometimes talk about their experiences.
I myself was not given permission by my parents to go or stay at a friend's house outside the city. Sometimes it's sad, but I try to understand because they only have one child. Maybe they're worried about something happening to me on the street.
No car has crossed the city border. The streets are starting to go. I leaned my shoulders against the car seat. Ridho clasped my finger.
"Cape?"
"Let's just relax."
He smiled gently. "Yes. Sleep if you are sleepy. We'll relax the path."
"Papa NGO. If it catches, the new night tar nyampe donk!"
Ridho chuckled softly. "That's also the time, my dear ..Mu mean a little more than the schedule should."
"Joking, really!" I grumbled while chuckling.
"It's smarter to talk about it now, huh?" Ridho rubbed my cheeks in anxiety.
I tried to dodge and laugh. We laughed together too. My feeling became calmer as I opened the car window to let the air in. Although not too far from the city, trees began to appear on the side of the road.
"Here you go, Mas?"
"Yes. You're grinning?" ask her while looking at my face. "Sometimes we go again."
I nodded slowly. Refreshing makes the mind calmer. Today I don't even remember the sad events of two months ago.
"Didn't cape itself drive?"
"Ga, really. I used to take my family out of town."
"I mean if we go again later."
Ridho again clasped my finger. "Ngga, Darling ... I'm happy to see you cheerful like this."
***
At eleven, we arrived at the mountain area. I asked Ridho to stop the car around the area that was used as a place to rest. Some cottages and chairs made from bamboo were built on the side of the road overlooking the hill.
I went down first to get lunch. Ridho stared in wonder. "Well hungry?"
I shook my head in response. Actually it does not feel hungry, but I want to feel the pleasure of eating while enjoying the amazing scenery. The trees that line up to the top of the hill. Blue sky with white clouds. Not to mention some wildflowers that grow colorful under the ravine.
"Continue?"
"People just take a break here, enjoy the cool air while eating."
"Oohs. Alright, Mrs Ridho!"
I chuckled at her nosy tone. We haven't been kidding for a long time. Yesterday's exam not only depressed me, but also reduced Ridho's spirit.
We also looked for a cottage that was not too crowded. There was only one couple enjoying the view. We sat at the end of one more.
Almost half an hour chatting while enjoying the natural scenery that was so enchanting, I opened my lunch. Two boxes of white rice, sambal teri tempeh, fried tilapia and cucumber pieces. I eat with gourmand. Ridho smiled looking at my face.
"Didn't eat?" many wonder.
"Yes. Just wanted to eat. I'm amazed to see you eat. It's been a long time."
I smiled shyly. She reminded me of the way I eat. I also pulled out a spoon filled with food to feed it. Ridho smiled, then opened his mouth.
"It's better than home, isn't it?" my many.
"Yes. Basically the cuisine of the wife mas delicious, really."
"Dadid! I can just. Fly me later, nih!"
"Don't .. will be caught."
I closed my mouth with my hands. Didn't expect Ridho to be smart at racing now. My man scrunched his forehead.
"Why?"
"The dreadlocks keep going, anyway?"
"But I like it, don't you?"
My lips curl a smile. I don't know why, I did feel happy when Ridho let out a compliment. Ridho scrambled my headscarf that covered my hair.
"Ih ... Mas! Tangle, here!" I tidied up the green toska veil that matched the robe I was wearing.
Ridho grinning horse. "It's still pretty, really!"
His compliments made me smile again. Ah ... My man has really changed. Precisely more able to entertain me who was falling.
If no one else had seen, I would have embraced her body, even kissed her cheek as an expression of gratitude. He could only hold her hand and give her a sweet smile. It seems like Ridho understood my feelings, he also tightened our fingers.
After being silent for a while, Ridho also began to eat his portion. I also enjoyed the delayed lunch. We eat with passion while commenting on the condition of the protected forest which is quite good.
Twelve o'clock in the afternoon, we stashed the old cutlery into the car. Ridho asked me to find a prayer prayer prayer for the prayer of Zuhr. Fortunately, the location is not too far from the car. Some people seem to be taking ablution.
We stood behind the others to take ablution. Ridho asked me to wudhu first, while covering my body because the location was not closed. The coolness of the water adds to the relaxation of the body that was tired because of the trip.
After performing the four rakaat prayers, I raised my hand to beg for forgiveness. How sometimes I feel so ungrateful and unlucky. Do not forget to offer all hope to the Almighty God.