Tough Widow

Anniversary of Hanan

Neighborly whispers began to pop into Ayu's ears. The sloping news that he never did was the subject of a rented area chat. No wonder, as a newcomer is not an easy thing to make everyone believe in him. In fact, some of them are looking for opportunities in narrowness.

Ayu who watered the plant was forced to stop its activity, uncomfortable with some people who sneered at it when passing.

''I'm sure she divorced her husband because he likes to go out with other men.''

The voice of one of the people in front of Ayu's house. 

''Yes, I think it's good, it turns out the fox is covered in sheep, '' said the other.

Ayu could have stuffed their mouths with the doormat she stepped on. However, he did not want to respond. Just listen to the speech that he thinks is not useful. 

Ninik came to Ayu's house, if the others were directly consumed with pictures circulating widely in the sosmed, not with the woman who remained believing. 

''Be patient, Yu. Think of them as barking dogs. It's common here like that. Just a little problem that arises, will definitely be exaggerated.'' Ninik grabbed Ayu's shoulder. Tranquilize. 

''Please ya, Ma'am.'' Ayu hugged Ninik, only the woman understood his circumstances. 

''Where are the children?'' asked Ninik after letting go of his embrace. 

''There is inside, '' Ayu replied while pointing towards her three children. 

Hanan and his two sisters were playing. They look harmonious and cheerful with simple toys. 

''You don't work?'' Ninik helped tidy up the dining table. 

Ayu shook without a sound. Approaching Ninik. Glanced at Hanan who was turning his back. 

''Today is Hanan's birthday, I plan to buy a cake. Please take care of them, '' Ayu whispered to Ninik who immediately got the nod. 

Ayu went into her room to pick up the bag. Pour over Hanan and the others. 

''Until the night again, Ma?'' ask Hanan lirih. His face was bent considering Ayu's arrival which was too late. 

''So, mama just want to shop, '' said Ayu reassured. 

Those who are used to being left behind are just silent to see Ayu out of the house. 

I went to the nearest cake shop. Pick the cake displayed in the storefront. If he used to be his wife Ikram he could buy an expensive cake, this time just buy a simple birthday cake for Hanan. 

''How much is this, Ma'am?'' Ayu pointed at the cake that was on the edge. 

''It's worth a million, ma'am, '' replied the shopkeeper. 

Ayu shifted to look at the cake that was beside her. Choose a smaller cake than the one. 

''If this one, Ma'am?" ask Ayu again, pointing at the round-shaped cake with chocolate topping. 

''If this one's five hundred thousand, ma'am."

Alhamdulillahot. 

Ayu smiled. Finally he found a standard price, according to him. 

''I took this one, Ma'am.''

Ayu opened the bag and took the money according to the price of the cake purchased. 

''It turns out that now you can only buy such a small cake, '' said someone who had just arrived. 

He turned to the source of the voice. Not a bit suspicious to see the future wife of her ex-husband. 

Ayu received the cake that had been wrapped neatly and then turned around. 

Ayu who was about to swing her legs was undoing the intent. After this morning his ears were hot when he heard cheap gossip, now he could not stay still. 

''I doubt because I am capable. Unlike you who want to be the wife of Ikram Affandi in order to be pansos and known to everyone.'' Ayu said firmly. 

''But most people pansos without performance are just a blink of an eye. Soon it will sink and be stacked with bricks. He would be smashed to pieces without a remnant. That's yourselves. Now that you have won you have taken the Ikram mas from me, but I am not sure that he will be loyal to you.'' Pointing at Rani's face that made the master annoyed. 

However, remain confident and do not consider Ikram will be loyal to him.

Take a deep breath and leave. However, again his steps had to stop as Rani pulled him from behind. 

Ayu's body that was not as impressive finally staggered. Along with that a burly hand from behind caught his back until he was saved. 

Ayu rushed to straighten up the body and tidied up her hijab that slightly deviated. Thank the man who helped her. 

''You're Ryan, right?'' ayu asked hesitantly, afraid of mispronouncing the man's name. 

''Really, my name is Ryan. What are you doing here?'' Glancing at the crackle that hung in Ayu's hands. 

''Buy cake for Hanan.''

Rani who was still sculpting on the spot could only hear small talk between Ayu and Ryan.

''I bought it, huh?'' bargain Ryan seriously after hearing that Hanan's birthday.

''No need.'' Ayu stood beside Ryan, pretending to look close to the man. 

''I am not a cheap and easy woman to accept from a man who is not my husband. Challenge me to humble myself just for the sake of money, Ayu said. 

In fact, the word seemed to pierce through Rani's heart. He felt insinuated by Ayu's words that seemed to scorn him. 

Seeing Rani's flat expression made Ayu smile with satisfaction and walked up to the woman. 

''You were wrong target. I'm not a weak woman who is easy to bully, so use a strong strategy to humiliate me.'' Ayu waved her hand and left. Imagining Rani's head at this time, it must have come out the horn. 

This was the first time Ayu celebrated Hanan's birthday in a simple way. In the heart a little heartless, but circumstances forced him to do that. 

A simple cake as a symbol is ready at the dining table. There are two gift boxes that are also purchased for the firstborn. Ninik also attended and brought gifts. 

Ayu went into Hanan's room and woke up the son who appeared to be asleep. 

''Get up, son. It's time for lunch.'' Ayu gently rubbed Hanan's cheeks then turned to her hands and feet. 

Within seconds Hanan opened his eyes, staring at the mother who was standing beside the bed. 

''Mama has something for you, '' he said as he looked at the slightly lazy Hanan. 

''What, Ma?" asked Hanan in a hoarse voice. Trying to open your eyes wide. 

The birthday chant from the door echoed. Ninik came in with the cake in his hand. 

Ayu also sang a birthday song with applause. Although it is only family, it sounds great. Moreover, the adorable voices of Alifa and Adiba broke the laze.

Hanan began to realize that today was the day he was waiting for. 

''This is my tenth birthday, Ma?'' Hanan's eyes sparkled. It was as if he had an incredible surprise. 

Ayu nodded, ''Yes, dear.''

Ninik reached into the cell phone from the pocket of the shirt. See the WA status of some neighbors. It turns out everyone was still gossiping about last night. Not only was the photo last night, but there were some pictures of the moment at the cake shop. Where when Ryan supported Ayu's back that almost fell.