Silence of a Son-in-law
DSM-27
I didn't expect to be back in the village. Just a little stay in town. Ah, maybe I am destined to be a village child and not suitable to live in the city. My parents were happy when they found out I was coming home. They say it's quieter if I'm home because they know that living in the city is dangerous and very free. They said they were worried that one day I would fall into something wrong.
It is clear yes, how unfortunately they are to me when my status is now not a virgin child that must be maintained. A widow can do anything. How can people sometimes judge a widow is so bad.
Huh!
Kudes*hkan my breath into the air. Sometimes I get confused about the life I have to go through. Somehow the ending, I can't guess at all. All I can do is follow the line of life that God has destined for me.
Finally, I found a job in the village with the capital of the High School diploma I have. Without fatigue, rather than having to feel prolonged saturation at home. After almost a week of searching, there was a call from one of the stores I was applying for. They told me I could work from tomorrow. It feels really good. It's like getting a perfect score on the exam.
***
I have dressed up this morning. Wear a shirt and cotton pants. Do not forget the hijab as a head covering so that my appearance is more neat. The first day of work got me really excited. In fact, so excited, I arrived at the store the earliest. There are no other employees.
Aih!
Of course I grumbled in my heart. Even though I am a diligent child, if it is too early like this it will certainly be very boring. But even if I go home again, I can't do it. It could be too late and it could get me fired on my first day of work.
Finally, I waited and waited until the store opened. The first day of work is, of course, still confusing. I don't know what to do first. I saw another employee take a broom and clean the room. I would do the same. However, my steps stopped. When called to the shop owner's room.
Nervously, go straight there because he said he was waiting. In my shadow, the owner of this shop must be fierce and stern-faced. Proven from highly disciplined employees.
"Sit down!" his orders
I immediately sat in front of him. The closer to see his face, the more clearly his good looks. My gaze focused on the appetizing junks. Uh, it's like an instant noodle. Hidhi.
"I hope you don't disappoint me. From the many who enter, I choose you. So, I don't want you to disappoint me with your performance. Work as best you can. Regarding salary, I will give according to the quality of your work" he explained.
"Good, Sir." I nodded quickly. Employees here are very diligent. It turns out that their salary depends on the performance of each employee. In fact, I did not expect that I was already a part of them.
After getting advice a few times, I immediately started working. Serving buyers who are mostly pregnant women because now I work at the Baby Shop.
***
After work, I felt very hungry. If you wait until home, my stomach will surely sting. Finally, I chose to stop by the roadside pecel catfish stall. Ordering a serving of rice with his friends such as sambal, lalapan, etc.
I eat alone with food. Without awkwardness or jaim. What matters is that I can eat. That's more than enough. While eating food, someone called out to me. I immediately raised my head and was surprised to see who had called earlier.
"There's a widow eating alone, pity," the lead made my blood boil at that moment.
