Sharing Love: My Mother is a Widow

Finally back

Mira goes through sad days without her husband by her side. When checking her pregnancy, Mira is usually accompanied by Fara. But today he is alone. At that time Santy was told Fara to accompany her brother. But because Santy was taking care of her sick child, she asked her husband to accompany Mira.

At first Mira refused, but Hendra still forced to drive her.

" Why should it be like that. I had no other intention" said Hendra.

" It's not like that. What people will say about me. I now have a status that is prone to gossip. I just don't want you to be burdened" said Mira.

" We don't always have to live by always looking at other people's views. What matters is that we do not do what we should not. The rest live according to your heart."

" Maybe it's all hard for me."

" Once, just take you this once. Next time Santy's gonna take you. Let's just say I'm a taxi driver, so you feel comfortable. I'm not gonna say anything."

Mira breathed a heavy sigh. Not wanting to reject the kindness of his best friend, he was finally willing to be accompanied.

Hendra and Santy adopt a baby from an orphanage because Santy wants to feel the sorrow of being a mother. Caring for a cute little baby and should be with a lot of patience. Santy and Hendra are enjoying the days as new fathers and mothers.

***

The news of the closeness of Hendra and Mira's family to the ears of Mira's mother-in-law. Her in-laws came and asked directly the truth of the news.

" Mira mom's coming here wants to ask you one thing. I heard that you were getting married again. Is that true?" ask in-laws.

" Mom, Mira has just grieved over the passing of Raka. How could Mira have such a wish."

" So you mean it's just gossip. Then if that's not true. I beg you and the children not to get too close to the Hendra family."

" Good mom."

" In your womb is the offspring of our family, if you want to remarry mother will not forbid. Let us take care of your son. He's the heir to our family."

" Mom, Mira never thought of remarrying. Mira wants to focus on taking care of Mira's children and the only sign of Raka's love is this child. I will not disappoint either Raka or her extended family to raise this child in accordance with the expectations of your family."

" Mom understands. If later anyone asks about your relationship with Hendra, I will be able to answer him firmly. But, please do not get too close to them especially with Hendra," Raka's mother said.

" Good mom."

Life cannot be as we want. There are norms that we must follow as a form of social relations. Because we don't live alone. Especially with the status as a widow who is often identical with the actor.

Being a widow is sometimes a choice when we are divorced and sometimes it is a destiny that we cannot refuse when the husband has to leave us to face God first.

But both have the same meaning, a widow. They have the same burden, and the same victims. A woman when she is a widow is like having one fault and not everyone can accept us openly.

A widow when walking is like carrying a burden because the gaze of the people is so cynical as if we are going to snatch theirs. Although we have tried our best as human beings there are still many bad views for a widow.

Mira was grateful that Dr. Raka was present in her life as someone who always looked respectfully at her. Even with the status of a widow, Mira still gets good treatment from him.

Never once did Raka's doctor harass her. Most men who choose to date a widow are considered lonely widows, and it has long been untouched the man will easily give up his body and the man can meet his biological needs before marriage.

Doctor Raka, maybe in this world there is only one man like him. Why are you so fast with him.

Suddenly someone knocked on the door. Mira stopped crying and wiped her tears with a tissue. But when the door opened, Mira was shocked to see who was standing in front of her door.

" Mister doctor..."

He fell unconscious too. Fortunately before falling, the man had already caught Mira's body.

When Mira opened her eyes, she was already on the bed in her room.

" It's waking up.." Raka said with a smile.

Mira still can't believe if the one before her is her husband. Maybe it was a dream like that. So Mira just kept quiet. Raka holds his wife's hand to make her sure it's her. But Mira still did not react.

" What dream is this." he murmured.

Raka was confused. His wife should be happy to see him back safely. Why even consider it a dream.

Raka kissed Mira's cheek which was still silent to make Raka gemes. He bites Mira's neck which then screams in pain and pushes Raka's body.

" It's conscious... Does that hurt?! Or do you want more?!" raka said while laughing.

Mira finally realized that all this was not a dream. He got up from his bed. She intends to get close to Raka, but Raka soon approaches her and hugs her first. Mira cries in her husband's arms who she thinks is dead.

It was a miracle from God for him. The greatest gift that God has given to her and her family.

" How's my baby candidate? Is she okay?"

" Yes, he just checked, the doctor said everything was fine. Just waiting for his birth."

" I'm very happy. I can come back safely and I will be a father. If I had known you were pregnant, I'd have tried to get home sooner."

" What really happened?" ask Mira.

" I took the car to the disaster area. Then there are some people who intend to rob me because they think my car contains relief items. When they found nothing, they got angry and beat me up until I was unconscious. They then dumped my car. I was saved by the locals because I was unconscious for a few days. Hand leg hurt. They used traditional methods to treat me to recovery. I'd love to call my family, especially you, but there's no cell phone. I'm only resigned until I can go home."

" It turns out that God is still protecting you, doctor" said Mira.

" It is also because of the do'a of my beloved wife."

***

All the families were very happy with Raka's return. Especially the doctor's parents. They held a Thanksgiving ceremony at their home.

Before the party ends, Mira feels a contraction. Mira is about to give birth. Raka looks a bit panicked because this is the first time he goes through the procession of going through a fatherhood. Even though he was a doctor, his heart was still anxious.

Mira was immediately taken to a nearby hospital. After waiting an hour, Mira was able to give birth safely. Mita gave birth to a handsome boy. Raka then proclaimed azan and iqomah in the ear of her newborn child.

Complete is the life of Raka to be a father and husband. May they be happy forever.