THE STRUGGLE OF A WIDOW

NEIGHBOR'S MOUTH

Week pass.

Now Susi has begun to be busy with the final task for graduation requirements for her bachelor's degree. In Susi village, undergraduate graduates are still very lacking.

Average among them, only from among well-respected families and above-average economies that send children to college.

Therefore, Tio and Susi have always been the lips of residents in their village because they are able to live in a city with the same education degree as the children of the young men in their village.

It was no exception by the family of Susi's ex-husband. Especially her ex-husband, was very unhappy with Susi's achievement when she was an ex-husband.

Today, Tio deliberately did not enter work. He deliberately applied for leave in order to take Susi home to visit her mother who was sick.

Although Susi had refused on the grounds that she wanted to stay there, but Tio still agreed to stay the night. Mina also agreed. Because it can not be denied, Mina was worried if Susi came home by riding her motorcycle alone on a long trip.

"Already all the luggage..? Try checking in again, maybe someone's missing.." Tanya Tio who just finished putting Susi's clothes bag and also ole ole from the mother to Susi's family at home into the car.

"It's it.." Susi replied without looking at Tio

Susi is still not comfortable dealing with her cousin. Although a week had passed, Susi still could not accept the reality she heard from her cousin's mouth that night.

Even Susi always tries to avoid when Tio is at home. He even had a chance to fear that his cousin had a disorder that liked his own brother. But he tried to hide it all for fear of hurting the feelings of the aunt who loved him so much.

"Ma, we're leaving first huh..? Mom is good at home.. We'll just be there a minute, we'll be home tomorrow.. " Pamit Susi kissed the back of her aunt's hand.

"Yes your hearts are on the way.. Tio don't speed.." Mina replied, who also advised the child.

"Yes ma.. We leave ma.. Assalamualaikum.." Tio smiled

"Vaalaikumsalam.. Be careful.." Mina replied waving her hand

Ms. Mina actually wanted to come, but because her mother Susi who is her brother Mina prevented her because she knew about the busyness of the sister who has a very advanced cake shop. He was just a normal fever.

***

Mida and Rizal's cries could not be contained when doctors and other medical teams were seen busy in the ICU room where Arman was there.

"Sorry sir, ma'am.. Please come out first, so we can handle the patients well.." Say one of the nurses as the two try to stay indoors.

By force, both parents of Armanpun obey. They hope their only child is in good shape.

Arman had been declared in a coma for a week by doctors. His condition is getting lower day by day. As at this time, Arman's condition suddenly twitched instantly. Of course it was very surprising Miss Mida and Mr. Rizal.

The fear of losing the child makes them hug each other and cry.

"Ma, shouldn't we give up first..?" Said Rizal sir arrived.

"I mean papa..?" Ask Mida I don't understand

"We call Ayana ma.. We asked him to come here, meet Arman.. But my mom doesn't have to be angry with him.. Don't ask her what she is, the important thing is that she wants to see Arman is all that matters.. Who knows, Arman really needs him in his consciousness ma.." Clearly, Rizal looked at Ms. Mida's face with clinging.

Ms. Mida brushed off the hand of Mr. Rizal who was on his arm violently.

"Mama doesn't want to.. Mama doesn't want to see her face again.." Said Ms. Mida looking into the eyes of Mr. Rizal holding back his amra.

"Ma.. For Arman ma.. Don't you see what our son is inside like..?" Mr. Rizal was upset

Ms. Mida looked at Mr. Rizal with sharp eyes.

"Whatever papa says.. Mama's still not scorny.." Said Mida leaving Rizal's sir to the ICU door.

Mr. Rizal looks frustrated to face his wife. How difficult it was for her to make the wife understand the situation they were facing right now.

***

Since morning Ayana kept feeling restless. Every now and then Ayana presses her chest and guesses what makes her feel that way.

"Non..?" Sapa bi Ina touched Ayana's arm

"Ahkp.. Astarghfirullah's.. Bi..?" Ayana was shocked.

"Sorry non.. I was talking about it but non Ayana didn't hear it.." Say bi Ina scared.

"mmm.. Yes, what is bi..? Tanya Ayana mentapa bi Ina's.

"His lunch is ready.." Reply bi Ina repeated his report.

"Oh yes bi.. Thanks bi.." Ayana smiled

"Yes are not the same.. I'll go back first.." Bi Ina pamit.

***

Day starts night. The time is 07:20. The car that Tio was driving had started to enter the village where Susi and her family lived.

From several pairs of eyes, the center highlighted the car driven by Susi and Tio who were crossing the house of the residents.

"Still like before.. Nothing has changed.." Tio muttered aware of the attitude of some citizens from behind his wheel.

Susi just kept quiet and didn't budge. Susi knew that Tio had rarely come if her parents returned home because they were uncomfortable with the attitude of the citizens who always distinguish between social status and the attitude of some other residents who also like to gossip.

"When the people here can advance their mindset.." Further

"Leave it.. Why care about their business.." Speak Susi flatly

Tio glanced at Susi. He saw Susi was uncomfortable with her words. He finally chose silence.

Not long after, their car finally reached Susi's yard. It looks like Susi's father and mother are sitting talking on the front porch of her house.

"Sir, whose car is it..?" Tanya Mila, the mother of Susi when she saw Tio's car entering her yard

"Do not know mom.. Looks like they're from town.." replied Mr. Rudin, Father of Susi.

At the sight of the down from the mobikan is the child and the pounding, both Susi's parents rushed over happily.

"Yes my.. Apparently you're the ones who came.." Said Mr. Rudin hugging Tio the ponakan.

"How are you, sir..? Sapa Tio in the arms of Mr. Rudin

Tio was very close to his father Susi. So close, he also called Susi's parents just like Susi called her parents with the call of father and mother.

"Good boy good.. How's your mama doing..?" Ask Mr. Rudin broke his embrace

"Mama is healthy.." Tio replied smiling.

"Saking good that until we're not considered standing here.." Said Ms. Mila jokingly who was greeted with laughter by the two men

"Wahh there's a guest from town apparently.." Simultaneously Tio, Susi and her parents turned to the source of the voice coming from the front street of the house

"Oh yes Andri, Rajat bu Soleh.." Mila replied to her neighbor who liked to gossip

"Wahh has been successful in the city..? What work..? Isn't it still in college..? The job is halal, right..?" The three words mutually authentic.

Tio looked furious. Susi seems to be holding back emotions. While Mr. Rudin and Ms. Mila looked at each other sadly. They are used to the behavior of their neighbors and residents. But the mother's question was beyond their expectations.

"What does this have to do with you guys..? Are you hurt if we answer..? Or will you be happy if your inappropriate questions are answered..?" Said Tio staring dislike at the three women

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