Scratches of Past Wounds

Cajolery

Doni's fear soon disappears when his mother's old eyes begin to open. A smile that is always soothing is engraved on the lips of Ratih's mother.

" You've come, I don't think you'll come as you normally would . But thank God you have cared a little and do not ignore the call of Ibuk. " Ratih's mother got up from her sleep to sit down. And finally Doni helps to raise the pillow so that his mother rests comfortably.

" Get me some of Mom's medicine, son. In the second drawer of the nightstand ! " Pointing Mother to Train.

" My mother is sick ? No one told Doni ? " Tanya Doni was a little annoyed while taking the medicine that I was referring to.

" I've always been like this since I've been gone. Always take plenty of medication if you want to stay healthy and strong for longer. Even though Ibuk is tired, but what is possible for Ibuk must survive in order to be able to accompany you longer. " Mother Ratih complained, not forgetting the pitiful face that looks natural.

" Don't say that, Ibuk is still strong and must be long-lived. " Say Doni cheers up Ratih's mother.

" Any longevity for what, Don. ! Ibuk remained lonely and old alone until the end of his life. It's sad. "cloak Mother Ratih.

Doni who understood his mother's intentions felt guilty. But what he could do, he was already comfortable living like this. There was no intention for him to seek an escort according to his mother's wishes.

" Later Doni calls Iyan, who knows he's willing to move here. It would be better for him to help Doni in our company than to advance the company of others. And Ibuk certainly not lonely, there are ghosts and grandchildren Ibuk who accompany Ibuk later. " Doni's words didn't make Ratih's mother feel better.

" Don't kick Iyan, let him do what he likes. I didn't want him to do it because he was forced to. Especially the reason for it." Reject Ratih's mother on Doni's proposal.

Arrayan Aksa is Doni's younger brother who now lives in Malaysia. He is married and has three children. He worked as a deputy director at a Malaysian branch of the Japanese company engaged in the production of agricultural equipment .

" But, Buk...

" So long ago he wasn't interested in our company, Don. Don't force. The reason was very clear because he liked the Mechanical Engineering major from the past. Why don't you get married and give me a grandchild. " Ratih's mother immediately interrupted Doni's words.

" iby.... Doni doesn't want to get married. And Ibuk knows why. " Doni spoke softly as he stood up from his seat. Take a glass filled with water on the nightstand. He deliberately did so that Ratih's mother immediately took her medicine. And all shy away from her mother's sad gaze.

" Pick up the medicine first, Buk !" He said, handing the glass to his mother. After Ratih's mother took the medicine, Doni took over the rest of the medicine and the empty glass then kept it in the nightstand.

" Now I'm resting, yeah. It's getting late. " Say Doni while helping Ratih's mother lie down again. But his hand was blocked by Ratih's mother as she said...

" Doni. Just listen to Ibuk once. Consider this my last wish to you. " Pinta Ibu Ratih with a voice sounded vibrating.

" Don't say that, Buk. " Said Doni huffled.

" I'm so tired, son. If it's time I want to go quietly. Meet someone for Ibuk, just this once. After that, I will not force. " Sounds plagues at the end of the sentence Ratih's mother who made Doni stop stepping. Doni grabbed the two hands that had raised her then kissed her full of feelings.

" What Ibuk meant. " Task Doni gently.

" Meet a woman, her name is Light. She is a humble and loving family woman. A tough mom is also a hard job. She must be a Sholehah woman. A widow with two children. You want to, right ? " Say Ibu Ratih enthusiastically.

" Widow... ? Why... ? Is her husband dead ? " Tanya Doni.

" Divorced, two years ago. " Answer to Ratih's Mother.

" How Mom was sure she was good to me while she was a divorcee, Buk. Where do you know ? Don't let him just pretend to be good with Ibuk, because he knows that Ibuk has a son a rich widower. " Say Doni who is worried if his mother is deceived by a bad woman.

" He's a friend of Nia's High School. I just met you a while ago after Nia moved here. Just ask Nia, they're close friends. Don. Trust me this time. " The words of Ratih's mother were answered by Doni's tired breath.

" Alright, Buk. Doni will meet as Ibuk wishes. But.. if Doni is not interested in him, Doni please do not force Doni yes .... Buk !? " Doni tried to be diplomatic so as not to disappoint his mother too much.

" Yes.well then, but try to open your heart. It's not good to be too late in grief. At least meet the Light by releasing the burden on your heart. Who knows, your heart could be filled with new things. " The Advice of the Trained Mother.

" Good Buk, Doni try...

*****

In accordance with his promise with Rania, Cahaya has also prepared to wait for the arrival of Rania and her children. The plan is they will go to the top and stay at the Villa owned by Rania's husband's family.

Unsuspecting Light immediately agreed to Rania's invitation. In addition to her also need refreshing, Aya also wants her children to be happy because healing is an expensive thing for them. Mumpung free why not, Rania this friend.

Traveling almost two hours finally arrived at their destination. Although still passing through traffic jams are quite tiring. But all vanished after being treated to a soothing sight.

" Wow... The villa is beautiful, Rania. Your husband must be super-tajir. " Say Aya expressed her admiration. They had just reached the gate of the Villa.

" Have his family, not my husband. " Rania replied while parking the vehicle they were riding in . " Let's go down. There's still a lot more interesting things if we get inside. " Rania said with a smile full of mystery.

And sure enough, the two-story Villa has a spacious backyard with balcony views overlooking the beautiful green mountains . There is a swimming pool with warm water facilities. What an amazing thing for Aya.

After finishing the tour around the Villa and enjoying the view they were finally clean because the afternoon had brought enough bone-piercing air. They're preparing for the Barbeque tonight which has been prepared by some waiter .

And here they are. The completion of the Maghrib Rania prayer asks the waiters to prepare the burning event. Deliberately not plunging directly because Rania wants to have a lot of time to talk to the Light.

Waiting for the maids to burn some processed meat and satay and corn Rania pulled Light to sit a little away from their child. And don't forget the warm drinks accompany his leisure time.

" Our koq's here, anyway. Not a burn aid. " Tanya Aya was astonished.

" There are them, we wait to mature. Why bother bother we come here for refreshing, Aya... " Answer Rania.

" It's true too. It turns out good to be rich. " Seloroh Light of origin.

" Do you want to be rich ? " Tanya Rania was full of meaning.

" Would you ! Some people reject the rich. " Reply the honest Light. " But to me it's just a dream.. "

" Want your dream come true ? " Reply Rania again.

" I'm not a dreamer, Nia. I'm RE A LIS TIS. " The Answer of Light emphasizes each of its last syllables.

" I'm talking reality, too, baby. I may be talking nonsense to you. But that's not the point I want to talk about. There's something I want to ask you. " Rania's words that began to seriously make the Light look at her best friend.

" What's up, koq I started was was was. " The Eyebrows of Light seemed to converge like they were thinking of something.

" Yes... don't you want to get married again. ? Rania's question made Aya who had been tense, let out a long sigh.

" I guess I want to ask what. " Light's response was far from Rania's estimate.

" Answer, Mistress.... " Rania looked upset.

" Well, if I can be honest deep down I want to, Nia. Being a mother and father is hard. I could barely afford it at some point. If I remember the past, I choose not to marry again. The pain is still felt. That fear dominates my heart more than my fatigue." Bright Light while staring at his son who ran in the courtyard of the Villa.

" It's not forever that marriage is what you're going through, yeah. I'm an example and not all men are like your ex. " Rania tried to open the mind of Light.

" You're right, Nia. But life experiences make me pessimistic. Fear of starting and hoping. I just need to get used to it and accept this reality. " Current Light.

" Isn't that what the despairing say, Aya. What if someone wants to make you a wife. Who can protect and father your children. At least materially. Is it not better for you or for their future . " Rania said while pointing at the child of Light with her chin.

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