You are my Imam
Chapter 52
You never imagined if Ashimah would take her shopping in a traditional market. A market far from its dream. Because a lot of people who make it have to huddle just to buy goods. The place also smells bad. He thinks according to the agreement they will shop at the supermarket.
Today they were on a mission they had made on the first night of that time, although until now he has not done that with Ashimah even the girl had lied and said menstruation just to avoid it. But he tried to be patient with the girl.
Now they do daily activities all day together. First they pray at dawn. Then they jog and now they shop. The thing you imagine is Ashimah pushing a grocery trolley while she hugs the girl from behind while choosing groceries but now all she feels is that she has to split up with Ashimah.
The girl had disappeared somewhere buying groceries. He was looking for chicken. But there are so many mothers who are struggling to buy. Should he join there. You sigh, he's headed for that place. Thank goodness it wasn't as crowded.
"Buy the chicken one tail."
"Just be handsome." Answer the chicken seller. You grimaced to hear the temptation of the chicken seller.
"It's Mom." You give a piece of red money to the seller after getting what he ordered.
"The handsome guy's change." You immediately left ignoring that. Charity-counting, he didn't want to be stuck so long huddling with people.
"Make mom." Shouted You.
Now the main goal is Ashimah. They made a deal near the bricklayer. Because Ashimah wants to buy this food. You keep moving. His eyes moved in search of Ashimah's whereabouts. He breathed in the relief of the person he was looking for. Stand there carrying groceries.
"Not thirsty?" Ask Ashimah.
"Yes." Yeah." Your throat feels dry because it runs under the hot sun and must be crammed with people.
"Then we drink fruit juice there yuk while eating this batagor!" Ashimah lifted plastic containing batagor with pleasure.
They join hands to the juice vendor. Then sit there. Ashimah ordered a drink. You put the plastic Ashimah groceries next to his feet.
"Mango juice for mas." Ashimah gives you one cup of juice. The man immediately sucked the juice. Your throat is relieved by the drink.
"Eat first and make the stomach odd." They had not had breakfast. He actually felt guilty bringing you to this place. But how else. They made a list last night and they had to complete their mission.
"Thank you dear." Ashimah blushed hearing that.
"Let's let the scissors cook, it looks like they're tired." You are silent and do not answer. He was busy chewing the batagor that Ashimah gave him.
"What about the batagor?" Ask Ashimah.
"Lumayan." Answer You. Although in his heart just this time eating a market snack that turned out to be so delicious on his tongue. Shopping in the market is not so bad as it turns out.
"I haven't been shopping here in a long time. I miss the same big brother." Suddenly you choke on hearing that. His eyes immediately stared intently at Ashimah.
"Mas ngak papa's. Drink it first." Ashimah helps you drink.
"What the fuck are you saying that you want to meet with your brother Batagor not want to shop." You're angry. He immediately gave the batagor he held to Ashimah. Ashimah laughed loudly. Many people who look at him want to know. Realizing what he was doing, Ashimah shut his mouth.
"Jealous?" Ashimah asked withholding laughter.
"You think this is funny Ashimah. We just got married and you're already intending to cheat on me." Hardik You.
"You are very strange, the time of jealousy with that brother batagor." Appoint Ashimah towards Abang batagor who is pushing the cart towards him. Apparently the bricks are over.
Inevitably you follow the direction that Ashimah pointed. He endured the shame when Abang Batagor greeted himself and Ashimah. The seller is old. He was probably older than his father Ashimah. Even his hair was a lot of hair. Goddamnit! Why didn't Ashimah tell him first who Brother Batagor was. He will not be ashamed like this. It's been so bad to think again. Accusing his wife of cheating.
"He was Abang batagor subscriptions of Aci from small. Aci likes to be given free first if you do not have money for snacks. Very good, Maman." You gulped, then he took back his batagor in the grasp of Ashimah. It's a shame that it's not spent. While Ashimah is incessantly stalling a smile at your behavior. It feels good to be together like this.
"Let's go home." Your command when he finished eating his batagor. Ashimah nodded, then the girl took your and hers' trash and threw it into a nearby trash can. They walked along with you carrying their groceries to a car parked near the roadside. The two tightened their hands tightly against each other and smiled happily. Even you do not hesitate to bring the girl into the embrace and show everyone how happy she has Ashimah.
