The Widow's Choice
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At the house of Mrs Indira
That evening, after Rahman's departure to Jogja, Fatimah arrived with her husband and two children. The atmosphere of the house became so crowded after their arrival.
"Mas Rahman where is Mom?" Ask Fatimah to Ms. Indira.
"To Jogja as Mr. Jefry." Bu Indira replied while playing with Rindi, the second child of Fatimah.
"Ngapain Ma'am'? What personal business does ma'am do'?" Asked Fatimah who was suddenly enthusiastic.
"Both Rahman said. Don't know if Jefry is talking to Rahman." Said Bu Indira who turned to Fatimah.
"Did Mas Rahman want to be known as his friend Mr. Jefry Bu', Jogja. Who knows could be the soul mate Mas Rahman." said Fatimah while giggling.
"By the way about a mate, I've met a woman. I don't know why Mom's interested and thought of it after meeting. I think the guy is good too. Simple, but sweet. And that smile of his, how is it." Said Ms. Indira with a big smile.
"Where's Mom's meet?" Sahut Ali, Fatimah's husband.
"In the minimarket, the time to buy snacks for Riko is the same as Rindi. I'm thinking of getting to know him with Rahman. His name is Nurul." Madam Indira was silent for a moment.
"Eh, but she's married yet huh? Duh, why didn't you ask me that." Said Mrs Indira
At the house of Mrs Indira
That evening, after Rahman's departure to Jogja, Fatimah arrived with her husband and two children. The atmosphere of the house became so crowded after their arrival.
"Mas Rahman where is Mom?" Ask Fatimah to Ms. Indira.
"To Jogja as Mr. Jefry." Bu Indira replied while playing with Rindi, the second child of Fatimah.
"Ngapain Ma'am'? What personal business does ma'am do'?" Asked Fatimah who was suddenly enthusiastic.
"Both Rahman said. Don't know if Jefry is talking to Rahman." Said Bu Indira who turned to Fatimah.
"Did Mas Rahman want to be known as his friend Mr. Jefry Bu', Jogja. Who knows could be the soul mate Mas Rahman." said Fatimah while giggling.
"By the way about a mate, I've met a woman. I don't know why Mom's interested and thought of it after meeting. I think the guy is good too. Simple, but sweet. And that smile of his, how is it." Said Ms. Indira with a big smile.
"Where's Mom's meet?" Sahut Ali, Fatimah's husband.
"In the minimarket, the time to buy snacks for Riko is the same as Rindi. I'm thinking of getting to know him with Rahman. His name is Nurul." Madam Indira was silent for a moment.
"Eh, but she's married yet huh? Duh, why didn't you ask me that." Said Ms. Indira while patting her seat.
"Yes tomorrow ask Mas Burhan Bu' for help to find the full information." Fatimah with enthusiasm.
"Don't. Anyway none. Burhan's gonna report to Rahman, bother." Madam Indira was throwing her rough breath.
"Mother' wants Rahman not to know about him. Mom' already love when your sister is 1 month away to bring a potential ghost for Mom'. But if she can't, she'll have to accept Mom's choice'."
"okay Bu'. We support you!" Said Fatimah who looked at each other with Ali accompanied by a nod of the head. Madam Indira smiled.
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Days change. It brings its own goodness to everyone on earth, even though the sky seems a little dark. The spirit of welcoming the new day was felt by a middle-aged woman and her entire house.
"Sir, I'll accompany you to her place of work Nurul!" Ms. Indira said after finishing breakfast with her children and grandchildren.
"Nurul who's Bu'?" Fatimah asked confusedly.
"Woman yesterday Mother told me. His name is Nurul Almira." Answer Ms. Indira.
"Ali can't nemenin ya ma'am'. Later Burhan mas same mas Shodiq want to come here to talk about work." Sahut Ali's.
"Yes Li, not papa." Answer Nu Indira.
Everyone was back in the conversation and laughing. Missing while sharing stories. Adding to the spirit in a slightly cloudy morning in the small town.
Rahman's family business in hospitality has grown rapidly under Rahman's leadership over the past 10 years.
Even in the last 5 years, Rahman expanded his business into the culinary field. With several restaurants that have been successful in his hometown. And even penetrated into various major cities in Indonesia, no exception to the capital.
Rahman was assisted by his brother-in-law, Ali, in taking care of his business. Even so, Rahman remained in the city of D**** with his mother. No other because of the request of Bu Indira itself.
The sun began to shine brightly, indicating that the black cloud that had shaded the sky of the city of D***, had gone away. Bring warmth to the heart of every person.
"Mas Riko, Rindi! Umma same Oma want to go for a while. Do you want to come or go to Abi's house?" Fatimah asked her two children who were busy watching cartoons.
"At home, Umma. But Umma didn't go long?" Replied Riko who began to turn her attention to the mother.
"In shaa Allah. If it's done, go straight home."
"okay Umma. Riko's at home with Abi and Rindi. Isn't it Deck?" Riko asked as she poked her sister's shoulder which was still focused on the 43-sized flat screen".
"Hem? Why Mas?" Ask the little girl who is not even 5 years old.
Fatimah just shook her head while smiling.
"Yaudah, don't be naughty at home with Abi. Uncle Shodiq and Uncle Burhan are coming. Don't be bothered if Abi just talked to uncle two. Abi high school uncle wants to take care of the job."
"Ready lady boss!!" Riko and Rindi answered simultaneously. That's how they sometimes call their mother. Fatimah laughed and kissed them on the forehead.
"Come*N*duk, Shodiq mumpung same Burhan has not come."
Fatimah stood up and walked with Ms. Indira. Not to forget Fatimah said goodbye to her husband and advised her not to divulge Bu Indira's plan to Shodiq and Burhan.
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The Iz Mart
A car pulled over in front of the minimarket. From the outside, it seems that there are many visitors shopping at the minimarket.
"This is Ma'am's shop?" Ask Fatimah who is still looking around.
"Yes. This is the shop." Replied Ms. Indira who was still trying to remember the place yesterday shopping.
"Mother' yesterday forgot her address. But the place is here. That's it, yesterday the cashier who mauled Mom'." While pointing at an employee who was repairing some messy displays. Fatimah's eyes immediately followed where Bu Indira's hand pointed.
"Not that one. Nurul was wearing a rather large hijab. The skin is mature and more mature. That's his friend of yesterday, kind of childish in nature." It was clearly Bu Indira who was greeted with a nod of Fatimah's head.
"Judah*N*duk, we're down! Let's try to get inside!"
Ms. Indira and Fatimah also got out of the car and into the minimarket. They pretended to shop while looking for Nurul's whereabouts. But after wandering around and flailing around, they did not find what they were looking for.
"Please ma'am, how can I help you?" The voice of a man surprised two women of different generations. It was none other than Azka.
"Oh yes Masss, Azka." Fatimah answered while reading the man's name from his identification.
"Mbak Nurul, isn't there Mas?" Without further ado Fatimah immediately revealed the question that had been in her head.
Azka was slightly surprised to hear Fatimah's question. But he tried to act ordinary. Because in fact, he has often experienced it. Asked about the whereabouts of his co-workers, including Nurul.
"Mbak Nurul is on holiday today." Azka replied with a friendly smile.
"Is there a message you want to send?"
Bu Indira and Fatimah looked disappointed because they could not meet Nurul at that time. But they remembered their original purpose.
"Sorry Mas, Mbak Nurul is married yet? Or maybe you already have a boyfriend or a fiance?" Ask Fatimah again. Which made Azka smile.
"Sorry Mom', I can't answer Mom's question'. Is there anything else you're looking for? If not, then excuse me!" Said Azka who immediately left Bu Indira and Fatimah.
Azka did not want to take too long to respond to people who were not related to her work. And because of this, Nurul has asked all of his colleagues to cover all of his personal information.
Not without reason Nurul shut himself down. He just didn't want to get in trouble back from his widowed status. It was quite difficult for him and his son.
"It seems a bit difficult Bu' dapetin info about Mbak Nurul." Fatimah said after Azka's departure.
"Or try tomorrow we come here again, meet directly with Mbak Nurul, ask directly to the person."
"It can also be*N*duk." Answer Ms. Indira.
"Here we go, let's pay for this!"
Fatimah and Indira went in line at the cashier to pay for groceries.
"Mbak Dila, please say my greetings to Mbak Nurul ya Mbak! Is she off today?" Said Mrs Indira.
"Oh yes Ma'am, In shaa Allah I say." Reply Dila with a smile.
"Mbak Nurul is married yet huh Ma'am?" ask Ms. Indira again.
Dila just silently said nothing, just the biggest little smile on her lips.
"Your mother, thank you." Pamit Bu Indira because Fatimah has finished trading.
Dila and Azka nodded and thanked him.
After the split of Bu Indira and Fatimah, Azka still seemed to think of something.
"You knew La sama's mother?" Ask Azka.
"Know me, just yesterday also acquaintance. Same with Nurul."
"Nurul's Friend?"
"Not Mas. I think I just met yesterday with Mbak Nurul." Kawab Dila who then recounted the incident yesterday when Bu Indira came to the store.
"Be careful, La! Anyway, do not let the incident repeat itself again Mbak Nurul. Poor Mbak Nurul same Al." Azka.
"Yes, poor Mother Nurul. Eh but Mas, if the mother was good intentions how?"
"Our result is the same as God La, which is important for our efforts and prayers." Azka's Advice.
"Yes yes Mas. May Allah have the best love for Ma'am Nurul. Let his life be better." Speak sincerely. They also continue their work.
While in the car, Bu Indira and Fatimah were disappointed because they had to go home empty-handed. No personal information about Nurul at all.
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