A Series of Dreams
The Same Belief

Stepping out of her son's room, Kana's lips split perfectly. Ideas that have been limited to discourse, will soon become real. Circulating a momentary glance through the middle room, there was no visible existence of Erlang who was usually neat with a work suit. Age may increase, physical may age. However, the soul and spirit of life must remain burning.

“Where is that old man?” A fine gurat faintly appeared on the forehead, the woman with the simple beauty looked puzzled.

If the husband chooses to vent his anger with anger, Kana is a little calmer. Life experience teaches us many things. How it used to conquer the stubborn Erlang, like drunkenness, and drive cars conquer the road. In fact, the elderly man once languished in prison for driving negligence.

“Mbok.”

Kana called the house assistant while circling her luxurious residence. A smile surfaced when he found the workers gathered in the dirty kitchen while chatting.

“Mbok, see Mas Erlang?” ask the old woman wearing a blue negligee who was enjoying breakfast chicken porridge.

“In the backyard, Bu.”

Saying her generous thanks, the simple lady with two dimples rushed towards where Erlang was. Before actually leaving the kitchen, he still had time to hear the whispering voice of the house workers gossiping about the actions of the son.

“Really, ‘kan? The boy had to meet the right woman only to be able to get back on the right path.”

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“Kang, how are you?”

Not remembering the time and place, Kana actually contacted a roommate while living in Bandung. Accompanied by Erlang's sharp gaze, the woman did not care at all.

“Good, Na. What happened early in the morning to call me?” Kang Sandi—former village head in one of the villages in the city of Kembang was a friendly greeting.

“Kang, is there time this week? It just so happened that we and our family were going there.” Kana shrieks when she accidentally meets the old man across the street.

Enjoying the morning in the backyard, the two sat on a park bench with a small table being a hindrance. A variety of market snacks accompany two cups of bland tea. At a young age, doctors recommend both reduce sugar consumption.

“What the fuck, Na?” The neat-looking old man in a white shirt and black soot cloth pants whispered. Eyes are bulging, facial lines are tightening. There are protests delivered through pressure in every word. “If until Wise does not agree, we are ashamed, Na.” The gaze of his eagle pounded, Erlang straightened his seat.

Kana put her index finger on her lips, asking her husband to be quiet.

“Those twins, Na?” Kang Sandi began to dissolve in the conversation. Since their reunion decades ago, their relationship has been reorganized. It is like family, though rarely together. Silahturahmi is awake through phone and chat in WA.

“Yes, my son is just the twins. Wise the firstborn, man. Grace now has two children. In Jakarta too. Later sometime if there is free time I take a trip to Bandung.”

Erlang was speechless. Kana is too presumptuous without much consideration. The plan, which was discussed some time ago, was executed without asking for a re-opinion. Throwing a view to the backyard, the problem slightly subsides when treated to green ornamental plants and splashing fish pond water.

“Yes, Kang. How are you?” Kana started to get to the heart of the conversation. Sometimes staring at the husband who kept shaking.

“Anga. He started work. If the temporary Union is still busy college.” Kang Sandi explained.

“Definitely pretty-beautiful both. Can send me a picture, Kang. Coincidence ..” Kana's voice vanished with a tight jolt at the wrist. His gaze and focus turned to the husband who was showing dislike.

“Na, don't be crazy. How about ...”

Kana lowered the phone from the ear and grasped tightly so that the conversation and husband did not leak out.

“Remember our matchmaking first, Mas?”

Erlang.

“You were still in prison when Mama asked me to marry you. Honestly, there's no good reason for me to accept an ex-con who .. sorry to be frank. But, I'm sure. And the same belief also made me decide to match Wise with her daughter Kang Sandi.” Kana.

The words coming out of Cana's lips sounded convincing. The glare of those stern eyes implies hope. “I hope we can get a son-in-law who is worth it in terms of sustainability. A distinguished family with more or less balanced property with us. Unfortunately, our Wise doesn't have a good personality, at least right now. One day I'm sure he'll be better than you, Mom. Therefore, I chose an ordinary woman, a woman who can lead him to reach the world.”

Erlang slapped.

“The success of the man also depends on his companion. Indeed, you think it would be like now if not marry me?” Kana smiled triumphantly as she made her husband shut up.

“Till to you, Na. Obviously, tonight I want to satay Madura. I'm going to the office first.” Erlang sipped the tea inside the cup and rushed inside the house.