There is No Need for Love

S2: Advice Mom

Risda began a completely new life, now for a while still living in the residence of his father-in-law, but Asrul's father had promised that this would not be long, once their new home was completed, but Asrul's father had promised that it would not be long, Asrul and Risda will move there immediately.

Although basically Risda felt it was not important to rush to leave her in-laws' house to start living independently, because Risda felt comfortable in this house, very comfortable actually, actually, so Risda would be happy if asked to stay here.

All the residents of the house have a super high level of hospitality, all sister Asrul fun, let alone mother-in-law, super high attention even makes Risda clumsy.

As soon as the lesson hours are over, Risda moves to the parking lot, Risda has not accepted Asrul's offer to buy a car, because Risda feels unsuitable, the honor teacher's period to the school by car, and the school will not be able to do so, that's what makes Risda prefer to ride the bike.

Even for that, Asrul did not have to buy Risda a motorbike, because Risda chose to accept the offer of his father-in-law, using a matic motorbike that his father-in-law often used the road.

Risda did not wear her helmet when a colekan landed on her shoulder. Risda turned her head and immediately hugged, because the one who reached her shoulder was Natalia, her mother, who accidentally stopped by the school where Risda taught.

Risda put down her helmet again and followed her mother's hand pull towards the canteen. Risda was comfortable, because it was only at half-time, usually he came home almost three in the afternoon, so it was okay to have a long conversation with his mother.

Risda also believes that Asrul is still on campus, Asrul also usually returns from campus can be almost afternoon too, so it is not so much a problem to delay the hours of his return today, let alone this his mother, especially his mother, Risda had missed too.

“Mama is back indeed ?”.

Natalia nods her head. “Already Ris. No more hours ?”.

Risda smiled crisply. Risda looked at her mother's face for quite a while, looking quite different, Risda saw her mother's face brighter, looking fresher so that it became younger looking, Risda was very sure of that, she smiled and hoped her mother would continue to.

“Tomorrow said Brother, we want to come to Ma”.

Natalia smile. “Asrul already said kok”.

Risda's forehead wrinkled. “Say ?. When is Ma ?”.

Natalia smiled again. “Tadi morn”.

Risda just shook his head and smiled. This also includes things that make Risda quite happy, Asrul's communication with his mother is quite good, Asrul who always contact his mother, even though it is just a matter of news, and both seem to always connect when talking.

“Ris ..”.

Risda raised her face and looked at her mother. “Iya Ma ?”.

Natalia smile. “Maybe you will be prettier if you are veiled”.

Risda's forehead is crinkled deep, veiled ?. Risda had never thought about it, Asrul also never touched on it, but this is what his mother spoke, who clearly now had a different belief with him, Risda so a little guess, so, don't let this be Asrul's request.

“Abang says so to Mama ?”.

Natalia shakes. “Not”.

Risda's forehead is getting wrinkled. “So Ma ?”.

Natalia smiled back. Natalia shook her head to look at Risda's forehead wrinkle that looked surprised by her expression, but Natalia said it was not because Asrul, it was not at all, it had nothing to do with Asrul.

But, because of other things, Natalia wanted if Risda fully followed the concept advocated by her belief now, not half, Natalia felt that Risda needed to do so, he said, in order not only to follow, but really really deepen.

“Why Ma ?”.

Natalia smiles again. “Mommy read books overnight, she said so, Muslim women are obliged to wear a head covering, especially outside the home”.

Risda let out a long breath. The entire house of the mertunya no one ever recommended it all along, if what his mother said was true, Risda believes they did not give advice for a certain reason, reluctant or how, Risda is also less sure.

Risda's head is now filled with all the residents of his father-in-law's house, his mother-in-law so, his sister-in-law also looks so, even Ariana who is still Junior High is also, right indeed, in that house, the house, Risda is the only woman who does not wear a hijab.

But, if that was her choice, then Risda had to change all her clothes, until now Risda did not even have a long skirt other than the wedding dress that she wore when she was married, all her clothes were knee-length, all her clothes were knee-length, everything, both work clothes and daily clothes.

“This is Ris”.

“So, Risda should how Ma ?”.

Natalia shrugs her shoulders. “As far as you are Ris, Mama only wants you fully, not half half, do not hang hanging”.

Risda wiped his face. Risda's mind drifted far away, it seemed like it was indeed a good choice, let alone the entire woman in her family-in-law dressed so, Risda recalled the contents of her savings, to buy some it might still be able to, as well, or just talk to Asrul ?.

Risda looked contemplated, back he looked at his mother's face long enough, his mother's smile that continued to expand made Risda smile, but several times Risda so head bobble, how could, how could, the expression actually came from his mother, who was clearly different from him.

Risda even his father, Haris according to Risda including people who are quite obedient in carrying out religious teachings, religious activities have always been important for his father, Risda knew that, when he was in Kalimantan first, Risda had seen everything in full.

“Pad News how Ma ?”.

Natalia looked surprised, she seemed to not expect Risda's question to even lead there. Natalia shakes. “Mama don't know, it's been a long time father did not telephon”.

Risda nodded her head. “Easy dad healthy”.

Natalia nodded her head. “Moga”.

“We're back Ma ?”.

Natalia glanced at the watch in her hand and nodded her head, both standing up, Risda hugged her mother again, paid for everything they ate and headed for the parking lot, Risda headed straight for her motorcycle, Natalia also headed for her car.

Natalia was still looking at Risda until she disappeared and just drove her car home. Natalia continued to develop her smile, she was very happy, after Risda got married, all the wedge that had disappeared just like that, no more crying and complaining.

Natalia's day is now full of smiles, Asrul and her mother always alternately contact Natalia, this good communication is very relieving Natalia, her weight so far about the status of her son Risda really disappeared.

During this time, Natalia has a great fear, if Risda finds the person she loves, there is no guarantee that person still survives when she finds out how Risda came into the world, and the heart disease that went with him from birth was the result of that relationship.

It's always been Natalia's heavy burden, guilt, shame and many other flavors that continue to plague Natalia's day without stopping, feelings and guilt that continues to hunt down to the bottom of Natalia's heart, making her never feel there is a word of calm for her.

The presence of Asrul and his family who respect Natalia and Risda without a little discussing what happened to Risda makes Natalia as free from long snares, even if Risda finally switched from what he believed so far, for Natalia is not a bad choice.

At least Risda has a strong bond with his new beliefs, his father, and his grandfather Risda also have that belief, so it is not one thing Natalia should argue, he said, the most important thing for Natalia is that her dearest daughter lives happily, that's all.

While Risda was walking very slowly, the pace of the motor was very slow, Risda's mind continued to be filled with what was the expression of her mother, Risda even turned back as she passed through a clothing store that sold Muslim clothing, and she was still looking at her, Risda already has the intention to try to follow her mother's advice.

Risda parked the bike, got in and started picking. Risda's head is a bit dizzy, because he sees everything almost the same, especially Risda is not a person who hobbies follow the development of fashion, Risda was confused, did not expect it turned out that Muslim clothing was a lot of fashion.

“So, choose which one is Mbak ?”.

Risda glanced at the shopkeeper, a faint smile and shook her head. “Not yet know Mbak”.

The waiter smiled and took one. “This is good for the Mba. Whose skin is good white wear this color Mbak”.

Risda just a small smile and a nod of the head. “Bby also”.

As fast as lightning the shopkeeper escorted Risda's choice to the cashier. Here Risda returned to the head bobble and even glanced at the price delivered, Risda even had a doubt, with that amount, Risda could already buy three clothes that he used to wear.

But, because it was a kadung, finally Risda took out an ATM from his wallet to pay, the clothes complete with his hijab were wrapped neatly and finally moved into the hands of Risda, who was in the middle of the house, with a thin smile Risda grabbed and headed straight for his bike.

Risda did not know, there were two pairs of eyes that had been watching him, the owner of the two pairs of eyes looked at each other and smiled at what Risda bought, both of them looked happy, both of them had sparkling eyes, looks so happy, even though the ones who buy clothes are not them.

Yes, the owners of the two pairs of eyes are Mutia and Reni, two younger sisters Asrul, doctor Mutia and Candidate doctor Reni, they were in the store first, choosing only to see what their brother-in-law did, even complete with stealing his photo documents.

Both of them not only photographed Risda silent, but also sent a photo of Risda to their brother Asrul and also to their mother plus a short sentence, “Si Kak Beli Hijab”.

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