
"Where are your mom and dad?" welcome the woman to fold her hands around her waist.
"Ning doesn't know, Mom. Ning just got home. Mommy has been a long time? Here up what?" reply me while opening my shoes slowly, standing in front of him.
"Already, I've been here half an hour. Send ojek," he said.
"Then, let's wait inside. I made you a drink first," I asked as I opened the door with a spare key.
"Don't, I just wait outside," she said, still standing in her eyes on the street.
I ignored it too. That's what the lady pinta is. This self has tried to be polite, as I have always taught. If only Mother's words were not in this ear, surely a rude gesture had welcomed her since.
However, Mother never taught herself this being a woman does not know such manners. Abstinence to a Ningsih ignored the guests who came, even though that guest was poison to my parents' household. Yes, that woman is a guest that I have to respect right now.
"Would you like to come here?" suddenly, my voice echoed from outside.
The one who just came in came back outside. Though I intend to make a glass of warm tea for your honey. However, the loud voice of the Father made me stop my intention earlier.
"Delia, when have you been here?" greet Mother gently put down her shopping bag.
Mother was so calm beside Father and did not feel at all upset to see her honey coming. A sincere smile can be developed. What's wrong with you, Mom? What is your heart made of?
"From half an hour ago, Tea. Delia is upset with Brother, Teh. I'm so sorry Delia!" my stepmother said in a spoiled style and made me want to vomit.
"What's wrong? Sit first?" reply Mother is so friendly.
"No, Tea. Delia was upset, Delia had taken the trouble to cook for Abang, but she never wanted to eat Delia's cooking" said the woman.
"Her eyes are not cooking! Cook everything instant!" sahut Father with the smartest face like a superior who finds fault with his subordinates.
"How to always compare Delia with Rahma Tea! That's just a big brother's puppet, right! If you're not in love with me, I shouldn't have married you!" my stepmother shouted as she approached and pointed at Mom.
My blood is rising, it's brave that he said that. I'd love to wrap his mouth in plaster. However, Mom's hand held back, lucky for you, Madam honey-captor!
"If you're here to make a fuss, go home right now! We'll finish it at home!" pinta I took my stepmother's hand.
The woman initially refused, but eventually complied as well. He also went up to my motorcycle. Then, just leave without excuse and leave a feeling of unease in my heart and mother's.
"Mother doesn't know, Ning should be happy or sad to hear this all." Mother seemed to hold back her cries, her gaze was blank, her face looked flat without a smile.
"Mr ...." I can only call her name slowly and hug her tightly.
We were sitting on the bench, but Mom was still pensive. Her beauty faded, because of the sadness she covered. If I could move that sadness, I would bear it, Mom.
"If, Mother had always been his axis and always he was proud. Should it be enough just Mother in her heart? The reality ... many times he always felt less with Mom. Mother didn't want to be angry, Ning. Mom's anger is over and I know it doesn't change anything but separation. You can never grow up without knowing you. I love you very much, Mother's children. Mother's love for you has long been dead, Ning. I'm holding out just for you. Just to get rid of God." My eyes are still looking far ahead.
"Should have been, I didn't have to do any of this. We certainly understand, Mom if Mom chooses to part with you, "I look back at Mom's face.
"This is already Mother's destiny, Ning. Actually, I've been warned Nini before marrying you. Nini is so good at reading people's characters, Nini said Mother will be pitted if married to Father. However, love has blinded Mother, Ning. I ignored Nini's words and just asked Nini to keep praying for Mom."
"Is she sorry?"
"No, I know God has arranged this, God wants you to be a strong woman. However, I don't want this to happen to you, Ning. That's why I take care of you so much. Never feel what you feel, Ning! It hurts so much that it hurts even too much that I'm numb. Look for a man who really loves you" Mother replied, making me hug her tightly again.
"Ning promise, Mom. Ning will choose the best and not disappoint, Mother."
"Mom always prays for you, Ning." Mom smiled releasing my embrace. " What is your relationship with Haikal? You guys don't want to get married?" mother asked me to recall Haikal's invitation to marry.
"Actually he had already proposed to Ning directly. He was just waiting for Ning's answer to invite both of his parents to come home. However, Ning could not answer yet, Mom."
"Why? I see Haikal's a good man, though I don't know if I've judged him right yet."
"Ning is still heavy, Mother."
"Ning .. don't make Mother a reason to block your happiness. It's been the fate of a woman to follow a husband after marriage."
"Ning knows, Mom. But not only that, Mom. There was still a lingering sense in Ning's heart to accept her proposal. Ning also didn't know what it was. Ning felt not completely sure what Haikal Ning's soul mate was? Will he be faithful after marriage? Ning wasn't sure yet, Mom," I obviously made Mom hug back.
"May God guide your heart immediately, son!"
I just fell silent in Mom's warm embrace. This self always hopes that this doubt will soon disappear. If Haikal is the soul mate of a Ningsih, then bring near Rabb, if not keep him without pain. Please ....
***
Dew is still attached to the weeds of my yard. The grass is getting longer. The sun will soon rise and just wait for the time for the dew to disappear from view.
I haven't seen Mom this morning. After a short shower after exercise. I also looked for him in my room.
She seemed to be asleep in her bed. It's not usually like this. What's wrong with her? Is Mom sick?
"Bu ... Ibu kenapa?" tanyaku khawatir.
"Mother's dream met Nini, Ning. He smiled and waved his hand. Nini invites Mom to a very beautiful garden that I have never seen in this world," he explained.
Secretly fear slipped into my heart. Hopefully the dream is just a flower of sleep, because of the passionate Mother's longing for Nini. Hopefully, this doesn't mean anything, ma'am.
"Mother is missing, right? We pray for Nini, Mom." Mom got out of her sleep, now she was sitting on the edge of the bed.
"Yes, Ning," Mother replied flatly.
Mother looked different, her smile slowly fading. He just kept quiet, ah, hopefully just my feelings. It's nothing, yeah, it's nothing!
***
"Good morning, Miss Ning?" greet Mr. Ron smilingly welcomes me who just came.
Tumben once the man has come. It's usually too late. Had it not been even ten minutes before the bell went off.
His house which is quite close to the school makes it more free to come at any time. Mr. Ron is a fifth grade teacher. His name was Roni, but he always asked anyone to call him Mr. Ron, not Mr. Roni. The reason, Mr. Ron sounds more cool like an overseas artist.
"Morning, is the tumben up sir?" my reply.
"Yes, his mother King maksa I cepetan depart. He asked Ms. Ning to come home after school. Our lute tree is harvesting, ma'am. Make Bu Ning specially prepared, he said." Mr. Ron made me think of his beautiful wife and only a year adrift of me.
"Well, I'll be ready to go home!" I answered the spirit of hearing the fruit lute is white, round green like a ball, sweet, but I can only suck the fiber.
The lute doesn't mean it can't be swallowed. The seeds are large enough to make myself worried about the health of my abdominal organs. I'm afraid if I swallow too many lute seeds, I don't know if it's just legitimate. That's just my concern.
"Good morning, Mr. Ron, Miss Ning!" greet Umar who has just come.
He stopped in front of me and smiled. Then, sit down in his chair and put the bag on the table. I don't know, what was that guy thinking?
"Cie, Mr. Umar, I just want to doang, just like Bu Ning mah, smile! Ahay ...," ledek Mr. Ron made Umar smile himself.
"Well, you're a guy, I don't like guys, sir" Umar replied.
"Oh, so does Bu Ning like this?" added Mr. Ron to make me blush.
I threw away the sight of Umar and Mr. Ron. What's up with the men? Why are they so happy to make women a joke? Ah, those are! I try to be ordinary. However, the sharp gaze of the new Bu Rina made this self go awry.
Again that view! That woman seems to be very jealous of me. Take it easy, I won't call you Umar, Mom!
***
The school hours are over, which means the lute is ready to pick me up. Patiently waiting for Mr. Ron who is still in class. After waiting for about ten minutes, the man came. Why did Umar come with him?
"Come, Mom!" bring Mr. Ron.
Meanwhile, Umar is ready on his bike. He's like a bodyguard ready to follow Mr. Ron anywhere. So, apparently Mr Ron will invite men of Middle Eastern descent strayed in Bogor?
Yes, it seems like this self must have gotten used to his presence. I also put my bike up. Mr. Ron was the walker, while me and Umar were his loyal bodyguards now.
"Allah the Lord, the Lord, has finally come. Here, sit down Tea, we eat the lute together!" welcome Tea Jihan smile sweetly.
The woman was wearing a red-sleeved white T-shirt. The instant veil of the latest model has wrapped her hair. The veil has a very sweet color for it, which is caramel color. Plus a plisket skirt of color in line with the veil is an option.
"Company, Tea. All the bother, si?" I sat down beside him.
"No, I'm very happy that, Teteh play. Uh, whose tea is this? Guys, huh?"
"No, no! This is the new teacher at school. Mr. Umar," I hurriedly refused, while Umar just smiled casually.
"Geez, I'm sorry, Tea. Si Aa nih did not tell me there was a new teacher at school," regretted Teh Jihan glanced at her husband.
"Well, yesterday I said, De. You don't hear it, you're busy cooking" said Mr. Ron.
The man entered and returned with a basket filled with a large lute. My eyes also shine. Can't wait to enjoy it.
In the middle of enjoying the harp my phone suddenly rang. A call from my neighbor came into my phone. This must be Mom on the phone!
"Hello, Assalamualakum" I replied.
"Ning, your mother asked why you haven't come home?" ask Teh Nita, my neighbor.
"Yes, Tea. This again at a friend's house, suddenly the matter is taught. I forgot to go to Teteh. Please tell me Mom yes, I'll be home soon. Thank you, Tea," I said.
"Yes," Teh Nita replied briefly hanging up the phone.
"Steh, sorry I let you go home, it's not good that you've been waiting for." I held the hands of the soft Jihan Tea.
"Oh, yes Tea. I'm sorry, so make Mother Teteh worry," replied Jihan Tea.
"Yes, it's okay. Thank you very much, the soy sauce. Very nice, I like it!"
"Yes, Teteh together. Oiya bentar ...." Jihan Tea ran to pick up a plastic bag and put in some lutes. "Make Mother Tether, hail ya, Tea!" Jehan Tea gave me the bag containing the lute.
"Oh my God, thank you, Tea."
"Yes both Tea, I also have not played to meet Mom for a long time. Mom is very similar to Teteh. You're like twins Tea, just ...."
"What's Tea?" my search.
"Say people if it is too similar later someone will give up. Ah, but it's just a myth of the times, Tea." Jihan's tea rebuffed her own words.
However, I felt a little bothered by the word 'bending' earlier. Whatdoes thatmean? I tried to throw the question away and walked away from Jihan Tea. I can't believe Umar was standing by me.
"Can't you follow me?" I went to Umar.
"But who is following! I also want to go home. I'm full, yeah, go home" he said, making me move my mouth a little.
"Beautiful, Mom, if you're a manyun! Hehehhehe ..," Umar's lead made me want to stick him with a lute.
***
The side at home. The house looks very quiet. Tonggeret had already started preparing himself for the concert. Yes, this self is indeed very late to go home today. lute has made me forget the time, just deserve Mom to be worried and ask Teh Nita to call.
I calmly lined up the plastic containing the lute of the Jihan Tea. I hope you will like it. I hope I didn't make him worry too much.
"Aaaaaaaa ...." I was shocked to hear Mom's scream.
Without a second thought I took off the shoes by force until they were thrown a little. While the harp was, I let it just fall on the floor. This self continued to run in search of Mother and these eyes managed to find her. He looked scared in the corner of his room.
"Mom, why's Mom?" my panic.
Mother was still frightened, but she tried to stand up from her squat. Many times he rubbed his eyes. Then, point at the door of the room.
"Ning, I saw a lot of snakes at the door like they were being poured from above. They are very large and poisonous. Mom was so scared! But ... Now they're missing? Where to, Ning those snakes?" obviously Mother is still with very frightened eyes.
But I became very confused. A snake? Many? I didn't see at all!
"Mother ... You sure you saw a snake?"
"Yes, Ning. The snake is colorful. Yellow, red, and black. His voice was very hissing, Ning!"
I'm getting confused. What's the matter exactly. Has my vision diminished? Or is she hallucinating?