The Primadona Malam

The Aunt's Acceptance

Halim's call, suddenly made the nuclear family break each other's embrace. After kissing the back of his parents' hands, Niram approached Halim.

"We're leaving now, Ram," said Halim.

Niram nodded.

Halim then said goodbye to her brother and sister-in-law. After that, they stepped out from the grounds of Niram's house which was quite spacious.

"How many hours are we traveling, Uncle?" niram asked as they walked towards the highway.

"If it doesn't get stuck, it's probably about 6 hours" replied Halim. "Do you like drunk vehicles?" halim.

"Come, Uncle. Niram had never traveled far, hehehe,." replied Niram, chuckling.

"Ah, Yes. That's right, too" said Halim. "Don't worry, you're a strong boy. Uncle is sure you can get through this journey safely. After all, Uncle has brought anti-sickness drugs just in case," he continued.

Both corners of Niram's lips are pulled upwards. Really, he was very lucky to have an uncle who was always considerate. Since childhood, Niram was close to his uncle. Perhaps because both parents were busy farming, Niram was taken care of by his uncle who was still in high school at the time.

"Yes, aamiin. Hopefully Niram strong and not drunk vehicles," concluded Niram.

The silence occurred as soon as they arrived on the provincial road. Niram was busy paying attention to the streets that were crowded with various types of vehicles. While Halim, 40-year-old man is still busy fiddling with his phone. I don't know who he sent the message to. However, the look on his face looked quite serious.

After waiting for quite a while, finally an orange-colored angkot flashed before them. Halim. After that, he invited Niram to ride the angkot.

"Rancabango two, Bang," said Halim as the conductor charged his transport fare.

Without much ado, the conductor received a 50 thousand piece of money from Halim. A moment later, the conductor handed Halim the refund.

After a 45-minute journey, Halim and Niram arrive at Rancabango. They sat at the bus stop waiting for the bus to take them to the metropolis.

"Why don't we just go to the pool bus, Uncle?" ask Niram.

"Neither is not pa-pa, Ram. The bus will also pass through here" replied Halim.

And sure enough, after 15 minutes of waiting, Prima bus passed. Halim stopped him immediately. He pulled Niram's hand to board the bus.

"Sit, Nir!"

Halim invited Niram to sit by the window. After that, he sat down next to Niram.

The bus went back. Halim rubbed the head of Niram.

"Sleep so you don't get dizzy and get drunk" Halim ordered.

Niram nodded. A moment later, he closed his eyes.

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I don't know how long Niram slept. However, the slow shocks on his body, made him blink his eyes.

"Are we there, Uncle?" ask Niram.

"Not yet, Ram," replied Halim.

"Why did the bus stop?" Niram asked again.

"We rest for a while, before entering the Chileunyi toll." Halim answered again. "Do you want to go to the bathroom first, Ram? You see, after entering the toll, the bus will not stop until it arrives at the destination," continued Halim.

"Yes, Uncle. Niram wants to go to the bathroom first" Niram said.

"Yes, let's go down!" bring Halim.

Niram followed Halim from behind. After they got off the bus, Niram circulated his gaze to look for clues as to where the toilet was.

"The toilet's right there, Ram. You walk straight, then turn left. Well, that's where the toilet is." Halim pointed to an arrow from the wood that read common WC.

Niram followed Halim's directions. The call of nature forced Niram to ascend for a moment. When he was done, Niram washed both his hands and face to feel fresher.

Out of the bathroom, Niram filled a charity box. After that, he walked to where the bus was parked. Niram was a little confused, as it turned out that so many Prima buses were resting in this place.

"Ish, where's the bus?" guman Niram stopped his steps.

"Astaghfirullahaladzim! Sorry, Ma'am .. I was not accidentally," said a young man who hit Niram.

"Ah, yes ... that's okay" said Niram, patting his dirty skirt.

"Include my name Ah–"

"Niram, come! The bus is leaving!" shout Halim.

"Sorry, excuse me!" pamit Niram immediately ran towards Halim who was waiting for him in front of the bus.

The young man only smiled looking at the anxious look on Niram's face. For a moment he stared at Niram's back which was starting to get further away. Shortly thereafter, the roar of the vehicle resuscitated him.

"Astaghfiullah!" the young man shouted as he ran towards the bus.

However, he suddenly saw something glittering on the ground. The young man crouched down and took out a silver-colored chain bracelet.

Oh my God .. this must belong to the girl, her mind while staring at the Niram bus that had driven out of the parking lot.

Not knowing what to do, the young man kept the chain bracelet.

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Ahead of Asar, the bus that Halim and Niram boarded arrived at the Kampung Rambutan terminal. After taking a break, Halim invites Niram to ride the angkot that will take him to his rented house.

"Is it still far away, Uncle?" ask Niram.

"Malay, Ram. In about half an hour" replied Halim. "Why are you tired?" tanyakanya.

"No, Uncle. Niram's head was a bit dizzy" replied Niram, honestly.

"If you want, you can lean on Uncle's shoulder, son," said Halim.

"No need, Uncle. God willing, Niram is still strong enough to hold him back" replied Halim.

"Yes, be patient ... soon we arrive," continued Halim.

Niram leaned back. He also began to close his eyes. Hope it can relieve the dizziness in his head.

"Stop, Bang!" shout Halim.

Sontak Niram blinked his eyes when he heard Halim's scream beside him. For a moment, he looked at his uncle who was already preparing to descend. Niram immediately took his tote bag.

"Down, Ram!" bring Halim.

Niram nodded. He then follows Halim to get off the transport car.

Halim helps Niram to carry his tote bag. After that, he took Niram across the street. Arriving across, Halim entered a narrow alley on his right left lined with tenement houses clinging to each other.

After walking for 100 meters, they finally arrived at a green house.

"Assalamu'alaikum!" greet Halim.

Niram just stood glued behind Halim. After a few words of greeting, the door finally opened. A pregnant woman was standing in the doorway. His face that originally looked happy, instantly turned wry when he saw Niram standing behind Halim.

"Huh, finally you so also pounded you here, Mas," said the woman.

"Come greetings to your aunt, Ram!"

Halim did not respond to his wife's words. He instead ordered Niram to greet his wife.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Auntie! Introduce, my name is Ni–"

"Already! Don't have much pleasantries. Inbound!" hatch the woman, cut off Niram's sentence.

"Mas," said Halim, quite gently.

"Yes, Bang ... Ja. Let's go in ah!" take the woman, ketus.

Niram was a little stunned to see the aunt's welcome to her arrival. No smile, no twinkle of yearning. There was only a loud speech and a cynical look from her aunt. This is the first time he has met his uncle's wife. It's beyond a doubt.