There is No Need for Love

Old Memories (1)

Haris' father bowed, his eyes he valves pretty strong. Yes, he used to have to be far away to Medan, far from where they lived just for a confession if they officially became husband and wife. In the city of Sibolga there is no institution that can legalize their relations, religious leaders both Islamic and Christian are not ready, while the offer to defeat one of them deadlocked, while the intention to live together is very unanimous, and no one can stand in the way.

Both of them went to Medan, there, at the Civil Registry Office they were officially become Husband and Wife. Pram and Ireth were very happy, they spent the first night at Bukit Lawang, then took a walk to Lake Toba. Nearly a week later they returned to Sibolga. Pram and Ireth are not so concerned with the dissatisfaction of their parents, neither are any parents who accept them, neither Pram's parents, nor Ireth's parents, either, but because Pram has worked and income is good, they immediately contracted a house and live in the city of Sibolga. Until a year later Haris was born, wanting to take the heart of his father and father-in-law Pram named his son Arianda. Ari is taken from the name of his father Arisman, while you are taken from the name of his mother-in-law Vandalena.

Pram's theory is quite telling, since the birth of Haris, both his mother and mother-in-law want to visit their home, although it is clear that the reason is Haris, their grandson. But that was enough for Pram and Ireth. Grandson is often the most powerful pain reliever, grandchildren can change all the atmosphere that runyam in family relationships. And Haris, the birth of Haris became a very herding thing Pram and Ireth, became a soulmate who was very sparkling and countless many of his pearls.

The disaster came during the second year for Haris, the innuendo of the neighbors who continued from the beginning of their marriage never subsided. Unauthorized couples, wretched households, to the house of the inhabitants of hell, the top of Haris called illegitimate children. But that was not an obstacle for Pram and Ireth, they remained in harmony until Ireth became pregnant for the second time. The pregnancy only briefly sent happy, in the 4th month, Pram was fired from his office only because of the slander thrown by his men, and it is increasingly triggered by Pram who is married to someone who is not in his religion.

“ Very strange if you still believe him “.

“ Indeed why ?”.

Arfan tepuk jidat. “ He's weird Sir “.

“ Bizarre.. “.

“ Period Mr ngga’ Understand “.

“ Many are so Kok, artists are also often so “.

Arfan bobbing head. “ This Sibolga Pak, not Jakarta “.

Arfan out of his boss' room, Pram who nagged from the next room could only massage his chest. Pram was very surprised when Mitha his assistant Boss came calling.

“ Bang Pram. Dated Boss “.

Pram just nods his head and goes straight to his boss's office. Pram is very disappointed with the sneer of Arfan who happens to be at odds with him. Pram tried to smile and continue his steps, even though Pram's heart was quite sick, especially Arfan used to enter this Company on the recommendation of Pram himself.

“ Father call me “.

“ Please Sit Pram “.

Boss Pram looked restless, many times he wiped his face with both palms. Pram has gotten a bad shake, but Pram still tries to calm down and continues to force his smile.

“ I'm forced to Pram “.

“ Father's Point ?”.

“ For the sake of convenience in this office.. “. Boss Pram again breathed heavily, very heavy even. “ I ask for your understanding Pram “.

“ Father's Point ?”.

“ You'd better retreat Pram “.

“ But..”. Wry pram. “ Wrong me what Sir ?”.

“ Hard Pram. But I think that's the best, I beg you to understand with all this “.

Pram just shook his head, ten times Pram talk, half dead convince his boss that it does not exist, but his boss has been consumed slander, all is so hard.

“ I'm sorry about all this Pram, but I can't do much, I'm sorry about that “.

“ I'm sorry Pram, but. I can't do much “.

“ But.. But. who owns this company is Mr. “.

“ True..it's true. Problem is, I choose a lot or one person “.

“ But Sir “.

“ Once again, I'm sorry Pram, I can't.. “.

Pram no longer felt the need to talk. Pram grabbed the paper and the balpoint he had in his pocket, with his hands shaking Pram wrote a letter of resignation and Prampun quit his job.

Their lives drastically changed, just one month of unemployed Pram, their house was empty, no rice, no side dishes, no spices, nothing. That then brought Pram and Ireth moved to Ireth village which is not far from the city, Tukka.

Life in Tukka has not changed, even more complicated. And Ireth's family even took the opportunity to continue to pressure Ireth, Ireth who had begun to not stand the flow of the family and continued to press Pram, they continued to make fluctuations that made Pram cornered, and they continued to make the situation, and custom became the main weapon, the peak Pram offered increasingly unreasonable, if you want to be given a job. Let alone Pram, Ireth himself did not agree with the idea that is less fair.

“ I hope you understand Ret “.

Ireth remained voiceless, as did Pram, as there was nothing to answer, Pram knew and understood what his father-in-law meant. The unluckiest thing is that no one tried to give a word that helped Pram even though it was just a stale base, while Ireth was expected not to speak.

“ We are Batak... Not coastal, You should understand that, I want you to know a little about custom, unlike him “.

Pram was struck by lightning. The tail of his father-in-law's eyes was clearly pointed at him. Pram does not understand all customary practices. In part it was all just a ceremonial for Pram even though Pram finally realized that the custom was so sacred and important, even able to bring disaster if not followed properly.

“ We are batak.. learn to build self-esteem “.

Ireth is getting down, Pram doesn't know what else to say. After snorting loudly enough, Pram's father-in-law stood up and stepped far away. Before long, just a second apart, the others also lifted their legs and similarly snorted. Pram breathes heavily, he grabs his wife Ireth's hand and clasps his fingers slowly, Pram feels like his chest is burning when he finds his wife's hands shaking and sweating coldly.

Pram approached, hugging his wife's shoulder. “ Sorry Ma.. “.

“ Papa Ngga’ wrong “.

“ Papa Feel so Ma “.

Ireth shook his head. “ Papa is not wrong. The fate that makes it so this Pa, Papa must be patient “.

Pram further strengthen the embrace. Only Pram's chest was more shaken when he felt his shoulders shake quite strongly because his wife's head was leaning there. Pram does not know what sins he has committed. Pram also does not know the customary position that his father-in-law understood. As the Batak Pram people do have mistakes too, Pram does not understand all that, especially so far Pram only often see and follow the customs of coastal people, especially, a more open and more environmentally friendly culture, many considerations that are very very easy for people. Pram saw that the coastal custom is also flat batak people all, the traditional leaders also have Hutagalung, Nainggolan, and Pasaribu clans, is it the Batak clan ?, they use coastal culture in their lives.

Pram stand. “ Papa out first Ma “.

Ireth raise his head. “ Papa where ?”.

“ Out briefly “.

Ireth looked back. Pram's footsteps immediately headed out of the house, Pram's steps felt aimless. Pram just kept going and finally chose to sit down to join the father of the young father and some single children in Pos Kamling village which remained full.

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