Tough Widow

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Ikram back to the hospital. This time he was not alone but with Ayu and Angga. I don't know, all of a sudden the kids want to go along with the Ikram. Except Hanan who still scowled and chose to go home with bi Ninik. 

''You don't have any feelings for Ikram, do you?" tanya Angga made sure. 

Ayu who was sitting next to him only smiled faintly. 

''It looks so jealous. Am I too beautiful and kind? I think only fools love me."

Ayu looked outwards avoiding the gaze of Angga which sometimes plunges.

''That means I'm stupid?'' timpal Angga flat.

Ayu shakes. In fact, there was no longer a proper word to praise the kindness of the man.

''How many times have I said that my relationship with Mas Ikram was just a parent of children, '' Ayu explained. 

Angga was a little satisfied, but he was not sure about Ikram who had another look, even the man looked nervous when he was near his future wife. 

However, in the middle of the joke both of them arrived the look on Ayu's face dimly given the words of Bu Winda. 

''You why?'' ask Angga who always reads the changes in Ayu's face. 

Ayu lowered her head. Capturing the disillusioned vibration that permeates the recesses of the soul. 

Did I tell Angga mas, or I'll step back slowly.

''I'm not papa, just moved because Aunt Winda wants to come to Adiba's birthday party. Thanks, Mas. You are the best for me and the kids.'' 

The incident at the party 

Miss Winda held Ayu's hand that was about to leave.

''Can we talk for a moment, '' said Miss Winda on the sidelines of her meal. 

Ayu nodded in agreement. Following the steps of the Winda towards the back. They stood face to face with each other's thoughts. 

''What does Aunt want to say?'' ask Ayu lirih. Inwardly guessing what the woman would say. 

''You must have known that I do not agree with your relationship with Angga, '' he said. 

Ayu replied with a nod of her head. 

''Then? What does Auntie want?'' tanya Ayu was low-pitched. I didn't want to challenge or yell at the woman. 

''Leave Angga, because that's the only way so that he will marry my chosen woman.''

It's not too heavy for Ayu. Although the seeds of love began to dwell, he was not afraid to lose an Angga. However, the struggle of the man who was so big was not an easy thing to underestimate. 

''Sorry, Aunt. Not to fight Aunty's wishes, but I don't want to hurt Angga. If anyone should be hurt between us, then I am the one, not him, Ayu said at length.  

Miss Winda clucked and folded her hands. ''You are indeed a sycophant woman, I believe you are not sincere in love with Angga and only use your son as bait so that you can reap the wealth of my son. You cheap woman!''

Ayu's two hands clenched perfectly. Many times he got humiliation, but only the words of Miss who seemed to demean her as a woman.

''Sorry, Aunt. If this is what Auntie wants I will try to leave the Angga mas, but I do not promise because the soul mate in the hands of God, not man.''

Ayu leaves Winda's mother and returns to mingle with guests. 

***

''Don't be flirtatious, Mas. Later people think you are serious, '' said Ayu pinching Angga's arm. 

''You're the only one I'm serious about, Yu. Take it easy, my heart is only for you.'' Laughing at Ayu's red cheeks. 

Fuckin' gombal

Ayu knocks on the door of the room where Rani is being treated. Harini who opened the door and hugged Ayu. They look so familiar. 

''Happy birthday to my daughter, ''' Harini said without letting go of her embrace. Menoel Adiba's nose looks carefree. 

''Maacih mama Harini, ''' Adiba replies with his lips. Kissing the cheek of the woman standing in front of him. 

''How's Rani doing, Ma'am?" tanya Ayu approached Rani who was sitting on the bed. It was obvious that the woman was staring blankly. As if it were not a future. 

''Still the same. He hasn't recognized me.'' Harini came closer standing next to the gurney. Repeatedly introduced himself as the sister of Ikram, but it even made Rani's head dizzy. 

The sound of a small laugh from the door made Rani turn her head. Her lips flashed a smile seeing Angga and Alifa being half-hearted. 

''That's who?'' ask her in a weak voice. 

Ayu looked back. ''That's the name of Angga mas, he's a co-worker of Ikram's mas also my future husband, and that little one is my son. His names are Diba and Alifa, Ayu replied clearly. 

''I don't know everyone here.'- Rani shook her head. Trying hard to remember everything, but none of them are left in memory. 

''No papa can slow down, now we are acquaintances. My name is Ayu, this is Harini.'' Appointing Harini. ''And that,'' Appointing the Kram, "Your husband is called mas Ikram.'' Rani follows Ayu pointing finger. 

''And that one is Angga my future husband.'' Repeat so that Rani does not forget. With how dare Ayu said that made Angga's heart pounding. 

''Who do you want to talk to? We are all ready to help you heal.'' Gently rub the back of Rani's hand which is decorated with infusion needles. No more vindictiveness and wanting to consider the woman a brother. 

''Thank you you for being nice to me, '' Rani said expressionlessly. 

''Same-sama.'' Ayu smiled happily at least she could help the person who had once snatched her husband. 

The nurse came to bring food for the patient. Ayu took a bowl of porridge placed on the table. Then I approached Rani. 

''You must eat to recover quickly, '' said Ayu while thrusting a spoonful of porridge on Rani's lips. 

The kram is approaching. 

''Let me have a bribe.'' Take over the bowl. 

Ayu shifts to make room for Ikram to serve Rani. 

''Patiently, Mas, I'm sure Rani will recover quickly. Angga and I will help you until Rani can remember everything.'' 

Angga looks cute and choose to focus on the names of children. 

''Man can only plan, but God determines. May Rani get well soon and get a hint of her identity.

Ayu slightly moved away. He sat beside Angga while staring at Ikram who seemed relaxed when feeding Rani. 

You never used to be that friendly to me, Mom. But now you treat your wife well. But I do not regret ever living with you, because the presence of children is a great gift that will not be matched by anything. 

"Just calm down, honey. If we get married, I'll make you queen. Don't eat, take a shower."