Waiting At the End of Dusk

meet Bella's mom

Dicko carried out his activities again as usual after his legs began not to limp anymore. Mala was finally able to breathe with relief after seeing her husband get back to work. Mala prepared breakfast assisted by aunt. Mala also prepared work clothes for her husband.

Dicko was wearing clothes Mala had prepared. But it seems there is something lacking.

"Mala, where are you?" yelled Dicko spoiled.

"Yes for a minute."

Mala walked slowly leaving the aunt who was preparing breakfast. Mala was curious when Mala had prepared everything. Mala opened the door and found her husband still not wearing his work clothes.

"Mas, what's wrong? Didn't I have everything ready?" ask Mala.

"Yes anyway. I just want you to stay here. You are pregnant, do not do too much activity. There's bibik. Let him prepare breakfast. You're here" said Dicko quietly.

"Mas Dicko, I also want to do regular activities. So you don't get spoiled."

"I want to spoil you. Now I'm healed and ready to be your errand boy. If you need anything, just tell me. I'm ready to work" said Dicko passionately.

"Yes, but put on your clothes first. Then there will be a cold, you know" Mala said as she handed over the clothes she had prepared for her husband.

Dicko changed clothes in front of Mala without shame. While Mala just smiled to see the shape of her husband's body that was deliberately exhibited to her by Dicko. Mala accompanied her husband and put on a tie for him.

A sweet kiss in the morning landed on Mala's forehead as Mala confirmed her husband's tie.

"It's done. We are now down for breakfast" Mala said as she looked at her husband.

"Is Gala awake?" ask Dicko.

"Here, he's more mature than his father. She's been bathing and changing her own clothes."

"Everal times. I'm usually all alone, too. Do I have to get Gala to compete?" dicko said slowly.

"Where is a father competing with his son. His wife must be confused. Mending sat down while eating," Mala said with a smile.

"Yes already. I just give it. O.. I almost forgot if I still want to be my assistant, where I will prepare."

"Yes mas. I prepare myself first" said Mala slowly.

They went down together for breakfast. Gala was ready to eat. It amazed Mala. Gala is now more mature and able to carry out her own duties.

After breakfast, Gala goes to school with her father, and after farewell to Mala, Dicko and Gala leave with a smile that expands in their hearts.

Mala rushed back inside her house to help her aunt.

Three hours later, the bell rang. Mala rushed to open the door. Mala was surprised because the one who came was Bella's mom.

" What's going on, Miss Bella came to my house?" mala asked without letting Ms. Bella in.

"I'm sorry if my arrival bothers you. There's something I want to talk about" Bella replied.

"All right, come on in, please" said Mala..

Mala came in followed by Bella. They sat facing each other while Bella looked at Mala.

"your mother must have told you about your real parents, right? Why don't I see them?" ask Bella.

"This is a picture of your mother when she was young. You must be curious, what your mother's face looks like," Bella said as she offered Mala a photo album.

Mala hesitated and worried about whether to take a photo album from Bella's hand or not. In his heart there was a great upheaval. But when Mala remembered that she was pregnant, Mala began to take deep breaths and release the burden of her heart.

I had to accept the truth, even though I never expected it. Maybe there will be happiness when I meet my real mother. Isn't it not the mother who doesn't want me? My sister and grandmother hated me.

Mala took a photo album from Bella's hand. Mala observes the cover and has not dared to look at the woman who is her real mother.

"Open up, why doubt?" ask Bella.

"I have no doubt about Bella."

"Why still call Bella's mom? Call me 'auntie'. I'm your mother's sister" Bella said.

"Hhh..."

"Or are you still angry with Auntie because of your aunt's actions, Mala?"

Mala was silent to Bella's question which made Mala hate Bella's mother. But everyone has the right to be forgiven and correct his mistakes, so Mala began to accept all of those events as a destiny that she must experience.

"Maybe I should just go home. So that you can see clearly the face and appearance of your biological mother," said Bella as she stood up.

Mala did not move from her seat. While Bella's mom soon leaves feeling guilty towards Mala who is none other than her long-lost niece.

After Bella's departure, Mala tried to spread her heart and mentally prepare her to see her face and mother.

Slowly he opened the old photo sheet by sheet. His hand stopped and his eyes were fixed on the photo of a young girl. Beautiful and full of charm. His eyes were very sharp and showed that he was a man who could not be bridled.

Mom, is this my mom's face? The woman who gave birth to me in this world. The woman who should be right now is beside me. Does he miss me and want me?

Mala took a deep breath. He began to vividly remember the face of his biological mother even though he did not know when to meet her. As far as he knew, his mother was abroad.

Mala closed the photo album and then went to the room to save it so as not to forget or disappear. Mala rushes out to go buy pregnant clothes with her aunt. Mala deliberately did not ask Dicko to accompany her, because she must have been very busy after some time out of work and a lot of work that was delayed.

"Mrs, what if you know the madam is taking a taxi?" ask aunt when she's about to enter the car door.

"It's okay, aunt. Mas Dicko won't be mad we took a cab. Come on, aunt" replied Mala.

Mala and aunt took the taxi they had booked. Bibi did not forget to remind the driver to be careful because his young mistress was pregnant.

Before long, they arrived at a new mall in this city. The mall is quite big. With a wide range of items of complete needs. Mala and aunt stepped slowly looking at the items sold there.

"Auntie, we'll just go straight to the clothes. Mala will be tired of aunty," said Mala.

"Yes, ma'am, it's best to do that."

Mala and aunty headed straight towards where the clothes were pregnant. There Mala chose clothes for pregnant women who are quite relaxed and also some pregnant clothes for her to work tomorrow.

that was when, a middle-aged woman who still looked beautiful came over to them.

"Your choice is good" said the woman who made Mala seem to stop breathing.

Then who is that woman?