The Heart of Poor Women

Friends Laugh A Lot, Friends Cry Never Will Exist

It was two days after Atika rejected the good intentions of Rafa and Aunt Lana, did not make Atika work as a porters on the road.

Atika did not know, for these two days there was someone who always stalked her, in the morning and at night.

Since Atika rejected Rafa's apology, and refused to return to work at Vila, Rafa always secretly noticed Atika in his hut, behind a shady tree not too far from Atika's hut.

Rafa is aware of his mistake, does not want to force Atika, and it is not as easy as his expectations, Atika forgives his treatment.

Expelled without asking what reason, said rude even accused of stealing food, of course Atika felt heartache.

Atika does often get harsh words, but the way that Rafa did to Atika that night made Atika sick helpless.

For Atika, a grain of rice was precious and meaningful to Atika, but the heartless Rafa easily threw the food away without any sin.

The incident was very difficult for Atika.

His father, who was hungry and hoped that Atika would bring food, was forced to eat only a piece of bread, even Atika cried when she remembered the food that was scattered on the ground at that time, even though it was only leftover food.

Before going to work, Atika first feeds her father breakfast, Atika takes her father out of the hut, with a wheelchair to enjoy the morning sun.

Atika also feeds her father, even though only rice and instant noodles, Atika remains grateful to still be able to feed her father, even if it is.

The morning activity did not escape from a pair of eyes that every morning watched Atika.

Rafa, who saw the food that Atika had forgotten to his father, clenched his hand, furious at himself, had Rafa not acted foolishly that night, Atika would not have hated him, and can help Atika heal Atika's father, even eating a fairly nutritious food from her villa.

Rafa could not see any longer the situation of Atika and her father, who made Rafa's chest tight, Rafa also returned to the Villa with mixed feelings.

Atika also left his father to go to work, always trying to be on time at work, not wanting to disappoint Ali who had received and gave Atika a job.

As Atika walked, passing through several houses, there were several girls of her age reprimanding Atika, mocking laughter, cynical gazes, rude speech, did not escape from the girls when they saw Atika, I don't know what made the girls, hate Atika, while Atika never bothered anyone, even Atika had no friends, because the girls, because of her, disgusted to see Atika who is always in the seedy view, what else used clothes in Atika, make the girls, laugh at every look Atika.

"Eh.!! there's a slum girl.!

" Did.! look at that innocent pretentious face, used to get used clothes.!! said a girl who hates Atika, always get attention from the surrounding population.

The girls laughed, seeing the appearance of Atika who was wearing oversized clothes.

"Hey... Where are the slums going?? want to beg for used clothes again yeah, or want to owe at the stall.??

Atika did not care about the taunts and insults of the girls, kept going even though her heart ached at hearing the insults and taunts, for Atika they were more despicable, who had mocked her, who had mocked her, I have nothing wrong with those girls.

Atika's steps came to a halt, as a girl threw a piece of bread right at Atika's feet.

Dukk

" The slum girl must not have eaten yet, right?? that take.!! there is sustenance, said the girl laughed mocking Atika.

Atika saw a piece of bread, already dirty exposed to sand, even seen pieces of bread that had been bite marks, for Atika a small piece of food and no matter how small it is very valuable, it is very valuable, Atika also took the dirty bread, did not want to fight because the girls would pull Atika's hair if not followed.

With trembling hands and teary eyes Atika put in her mouth the dirty bread, and the laughter of the girls broke, because Atika ate the bread, and they were so satisfied to see Atika that they could always be oppressed, and always obey.

While walking Atika shed her tears, seeing the laughter of the girls earlier, Atika only prayed in her heart, so that the laughter of the girls did not turn into heartbreaking cries, she said, like the fate of Atika who never enjoyed the happy laughter of the girls.

In his journey Atika strengthened his heart, the incident did not change his spirit to work.

Atika realized that her condition was not able to fight and avenge the actions of the girls, Atika could only resign to her condition.

Just one sentence in Atika's heart, "friends laugh a lot, but friends cry will never exist" , let's not give up, you still have God who sees you from above, but friends cry will never exist, you can get through this, he said encouraging himself.

While in Vila, Rafa is increasingly unable to see the state of Atika, no matter whether Atika accepts or is angry, Rafa's determination has been unanimous, to help Atika.

Rafa calls Aunt Lana to talk about her goals and intentions to Atika and her father.

Aunty nodded, understanding the words of God, and hurried to meet Rafa in her study.

Geck, tok, tok.

" Come in Bik, said Rafa from the inside, after the door was knocked three times by Aunt Lana.

"Master called me?? ask your aunt when she opens the door.

"Sit Bik, I want to talk and ask Aunt one thing, Rafa looked serious.

" Can I help you, sir??

"The hut that Atika lives in, isn't it still standing on my land?? rafa said he didn't want to buy any more time.

Aunty was surprised to hear the words of her young master, and thought Atika would be kicked out of the hut, without asking the intention of her young master, Aunt Lana immediately pleaded with Rafa not to drive Atika out of the hut.

" Bunty beg sir, don't drive Atika out of there, Atika has no place to stay other than the hut.

Rafa also frowned confusedly, with Aunt Lana's plea, instead of answering Rafa's question, Aunt Lana instead pleaded indistinctly.

"What does Aunt mean??

" Wouldn't you intend to drive Atika out of the hut??

"What is this aunt talking about.! I asked that because I wanted to help Atika, not expel her.

" You mean sir??

"Look Bik, maybe this way will hurt Atika, but there is no choice but this way, said Rafa increasingly makes Aunt Lana confused.

" Aunty does not understand what you mean sir, said the insensitive Aunt at all.

"Since the land is still my right, I will give Atika a choice, accept my help, and work in this villa, or Atika lift foot from that hut.!

Deg

Aunt Lana immediately trembled, hearing the young master's words, obviously the choice would be very heavy for Atika thought Aunt Lana, who felt tightness in her chest, imagining Atika being kicked out of the hut, atika's life will be more and more jagged.

"Sir, Auntie please do not throw out Atika, said Bibi who had cried still insensitive to Rafa's intentions.

" Aunty.! Rafa did not want to expel Atika, I intended to put a little pressure on Atika, on my right to the land, and gave Atika a choice, so that Atika did not refuse help from me again, said Rafa explained and Aunt Lana also understood the purpose of his young master's speech.

"If Atika prefers, go sir?? ask your aunt who is not sure Atika will obey that choice.

" I will go further than this plan, and I don't care if Atika hates me more and thinks I am cruel, and this is my decision.

Aunt Lana could not say anything more, as Aunt Lana had no right to forbid, and was aware of her status as just Art in the Villa.

"If according to Bibi, it is up to you, hopefully Atika does not refuse and choose to accept your good intentions, said Aunt Lana resigned.

" Aunty don't worry, I won't hurt Atika, and I will accept that even Atika will hate me later.

Aunt Lana came out of the study, her mind was not calm, the sentence, "toe up" was still ringing in Aunt Lana's ears.

Thinking about Atika's fate, which has so much burden, Aunt Lana could not resist her crying and sadness, just praying that Atika would not make the wrong decision.

Next.

Don't forget the trail, guys.

Hail Arthor.