The Malang Widow

My journey II

"Permy....Where are we going anyway?? Kog not being too shabby? Kog's road is far, isn't it??" The Uwais who got bored with our trip.

"We're going to Grandma's house, baby... Now we want to stay there..." I said while driving.

"Kog abi didn't come?" ask her in a spoiled tone.

"Let's work.... So you can't come with me, son...."

"Well.... Will you rarely meet abi um?"

"Yes son...No papa huh? Kan abi is looking for money for Uwais same deck Umar...."

"But Uwais is sad that there is no abi um...." His words weakened and made me unbearable.

"Uwais must be patient.... Because it is a test from God.... Don't complain anymore... Let God love Uwais more...." My words gently tried to calm her heart.

Instantly I stopped in front of a ready-to-eat food outlet Uwais' favorite. It just so happened that we passed it in the direction of my destination.

"Uwais want to eat fried chicken?" my offer to make her heart cheerful again.

"Yes....Want...Want umi.." he said excitedly.

"Yeah yuk... Let's eat first...."

"Yes um ayok... It's cool....!!!" The thrill is full of excitement.

"Eitts... Tell me what for every fortune from God??" tanyaku while grabbing Umar who realized earlier no less chattering funny.

"Alhamdulillah." said Uwais with his tongue still slurred.

I smiled at him. Soon I took Uwais's hand to enter the store. While Umar in my arms has pointed at some cartoon images attached to the shop glass, while chattering happy signs.

*****

Deris

"Eh Der....whyn go to the office carry a suitcase??" said one of his co-workers when he got to his office.

"This is my suitcase, will be out of work will I immediately anter unplug to the village..." He answered as he walked to his desk.

"Lesu very face elo??? From the boss nyariin... Kaya is so angry... Said elo 3 days not working, uh.today late dateng also...." Say a roommate with it.

"Yourf..." Deri took a long breath. Soon he met his boss in his room.

"Excuse me sir." he said a little withstanding fear.

"Yes... Please.." said the boss while allowing a seat.

"Sorry sir, today I came late..."

"What's your excuse?"

"So morning I had to finish the hospital administration of my two children first sir, therefore I arrived late." he replied nervously.

"I can actually wear you doubt, but since your child is sick, I give you a little tolerance... But on one condition, these 3 days you'll be home the night to overtime your abandoned work...."

"Curl...." Deri was confused as to what he should say. He is eager to refuse because his mind is not concentrating on working at this time, apalgi must be overtime.

"Why??? Can't bear...? Well count to replace your holiday yesterday, if not you I fire..." His boss at the time.

After that, Deri tried to gather his energy to start his work. Occasionally his concentration is renewed by the shadow of the face of Flowers, Uwais, Umar, and so is Lani.

There was no time for him to contact Bunga, nor try to find out where he was at the moment. His heart began to break and break. He was so worried about losing his wife and two children that he loved very much.

*

Time has begun to show the time of night. Deri was getting ready to go home from his office. He remembered that he could no longer return to his home. Soon he decided to go back to Lani's boarding house.

His body really looks so limp. His face was so sweet and pale that it harbored many thoughts and all day his strength drained of his work. Slowly he drove his motorcycle with his suitcase which he slipped in front of the motorcycle seat.

"Lani.." call Deri who just arrived in front of her room.

"Deri... Why bring a suitcase here?" Ask Lani wonder.

"The flowers are gone... Possibly back in Lampung with my two children..." His leg was lethargic and momentarily laid his body on the bed.

" Aren't you holding your house keys?" ask Lani curious.

"No, it's a house owned by Bunga, bought his mother with her brother, and now want to be sold.." he said with a flat face full of regret.

"Keep.... Is he bringing a car??"

"Yes... It was Bunga's car, a gift from his mother when Umar was pregnant." he said, then he immediately fell asleep because since then he had been very tired.

Goddamn bum....Huft....Apparently Deri still kere.... Lani muttered looking at Deri who started snoring it.

****

Although my journey of driving alone was exhausting, I strengthened my strength so that I could reach my destination safely. Once again it was the emotions of the jiwak that had nurtured my strength until suddenly I had a super power different from my usual days.

Sometimes I stop my journey to breastfeed Umar and make sure my two children are in good shape. Because they just got out of the hospital. There was a sense of anxiety, but some medicine I had prepared when something happened that I did not expect.

Late in the afternoon, I finally arrived at the Port of Peacock. Immediately I searched for a boat dock to cross to the destination of the Bakauheni Harbor.

Arriving at the boat, I carried my two children as usual. Do not forget to still carry a tote bag containing Uwais and Umar's equipment. Those who are asleep, I slowly position so as not to wake them.

Some of the people on the boat looked back at me with pity and wonder.

"Mrs....? Where is her husband or neng?? Alone wae??? Kasian is very carrying two children, where there are many euy pisan...May I help you?" Asked one of the crew members who was guarding the VIP door.

"No need for A' thanks....I can kog myself" I said as it passed and immediately took a position in the passenger seat. Instantly I took my two children out of my sling. I put Uwais to sleep on a chair that is quite soft and comfortable. While Umar remained in my position.

My tired eyes finally fell asleep. Although some time had to wake up to see the state of my two children. My hand that could not be separated from Uwais' body that was beside me also reduced my anxiety to make sure he remained in that position.

***

Deris

"You're hoping to stay in my room." said Lani to Deri who had just woken up from her sleep and still looked lethargic.

"What??? You said I was hitching a ride?? I am your husband... And don't forget that I paid the rent..." Teri with face begins to emotion.

"Yes, but the room is narrow.... If you keep here I'm cramped and uncomfortable...." He began to complain.

"okay.... Later malem I will not stay here again...!! What kind of wife are you....!!!" Said Deri whose emotions were starting to peak. Drowsiness, fatigue, and resentment curled up in his mind clashing into one. The slightest bit of him was alluded to then his emotions would explode instantly.