A WIFE'S TEARS BEHIND A CLOWN COSTUME
Chapter 44

Ameera pegged herself once again in front of the mirror, ascertaining whether her appearance was perfect. His body was sideways, spinning then after being satisfied and feeling the new fit he came out of the room. She wears a blue dress and a matching hijab.

''Mama's daughter is very old and her makeup, pity Yusuf has been waiting for a long time.'' said Mama Ameera who was sitting in the family room waiting for her. Joseph sat in the living room with Papa Ameera.

''Oh, not for long, Mom. The name is also a business, I want my appearance to look wow that at the wedding of Hanifa and Malik.''Ameera reply. Looking at Joseph and his talking Papa, Ameera drew her lips inward, glad to see the familiarity between the Papa and Joseph. Mama Ameera also felt relieved, because the girl only wayang had returned cheerful, not slumped again because of unrequited love by Malik. Mama Ameera hopes that Joseph and Ameera can establish a further relationship after this, because now both Ameera and Joseph still say that their relationship is still just an ordinary friend, nothing more.

''You are so beautiful, darling.'' Mama Ameera stroked Ameera's back. Then they walked side by side towards the living room.

''sorry, yes, long wait.'' Ameera spoke when she came before Joseph and his father. Joseph looked at Ameera and threw a small smile.

''Nothing Kok.'' Yusuf replied. Ameera looked beautiful, but still could not shake Joseph's heart. Joseph is a man who does not fall in love easily. He is like Abdillah. Joseph took Ameera home at Ameera's own request.

''Yes already let us leave.'' said Mama Ameera. They're going to Malik and Hanifa's wedding together. While both of Joseph's parents had also gone to the wedding together with the bus that brought their alley residents.

''Son of Joseph is now busy what?'' ask Mama Ameera. Joseph focused on driving with Ameera sitting next to him while Ameera's parents sat in the back seat.

''I am not busy anymore Auntie.'' Yusuf replied with a knotty smile.

''Said Ameera you are a Lecturer, and is a young Ustadz as well.''

''He is, Tan. It's my aunt's duty to share my knowledge with the younger generation. I feel not busy at all, I am happy to do the work as well as the obligation.'' replied Joseph again politely. Which makes Ameera's parents more like her.

''Duhh ... You are a very kind and humble young man. Very lucky must be the woman who became your wife.'' praise Mama Ameera. Ameera smiled at Joseph and his mother.

''Tante can aja.'' reply Joseph again. ''Huh ... You do not know that I have just been heartbroken because I was rejected by a woman I admired for a long time.'Yusuf's inner smile bitterly. While Ameera also still does not know about the problem of Joseph's romance. About Joseph who was rejected by Hanifa. Somehow Ameera came to know that the name Hanifa lay special at the bottom of Joseph's heart. To this day.

***

In a different place, Hellen and his parents have arrived in Jakarta. They will also attend Malik and Hanifa's wedding. Hellen and his mother were actually lazy to participate, because they did not like to see the happy Hanifa. But Setya's father, who was so clumsy, was eager to see Hanifa, seeing Hanifa smiling happily in the undercover. Setya's father's health condition has improved, although if everywhere should bring drugs, because he is already dependent on drugs. Naturally because of his old age.

''We went to Setya's house first, right? We put our goods in his house first.'' said Setya's mother, now they are in a taxi to Setya's house.

''Yes. But not for long, I really can't wait to see Hanifa and Arif.'' said Setya's father with a happy smile considering the faces of Arif and Hanifa.

''Hanifa continues, Hanifa, Hanifa, Hanifa, Hanifa! Make Betek aja.'' said Hellen manyun. He sat in front beside the driver.

''You're talking to your parents, no manners, Hellen. If you are no longer in this world, you must become a better person. Close your aurat and speak politely and gently.'' his father's advice in earnest.

''What a Dad. Kayak already want to die aja.''' again Hellen said the slips that make his father feel sad. His father was only able to shake his head to see the behavior of the girl.

''Uh, later I don't have to go to Hanifa's party, I'll wait for you at Setya's house. You two are going. Setya and his new wife must be home right now, I want to have a chat with them.'' Setya's mother reasoned to try to avoid being involved. He was so embarrassed to come to the party. He was afraid that Hanifa would insult him like what he often did to Hanifa.

''Mother! How many times do you have to say! I have to come along, do you not want to meet your only grandson!'' The husband said a little. Which managed to make his wife speechless with annoyance.

''Ish .. alright.'' his murmur relented.

Not long after that they reached their destination, as soon as they entered the alley, the doors of the houses seemed to be all closed, the alley was so silent as there was no life.

''Yes ... In the padlock.'' Hellen collapsed while holding a padlock that had been rusted. He had a little trouble carrying a backpack containing two sets of clothes and other items. Now they were already at the door of Setya's house made of low quality boards, which were already perforated in part.

''Yes. Sebel. I miss Arumi and Caca.'' said Hellen.

''At the taro on the terrace here, ma'am, our stuff. God willing safe. Instead of us bringing it to the party, bother later. The same poor cabbie has been waiting for us for a long time. Let's spit.'' said Setya's father.

''Yes already. It's so complicated that this is alive!'' his mother Setya stood up. He still can't forget Arumi, he still wants rich Arumi to be his daughter-in-law.

After that they went to their destination.

***

Hanifa and Malik were busy chatting with invited guests and taking pictures together. Setya who was hiding in the crowd of residents stared at Hanifa silently from a distance, he had trouble seeing the faces of Hanifa and Arif. Even so, he can see what the face and appearance of his ex-wife is now. He was amazed to see Hanifa and Arif.

''You are so beautiful Hanifa. Mas misses, Mas wants to hold your body, releasing this long-held longing. Oh ... My son, you're so handsome, I'm sorry. Hiks.'' Setya's inner with chest feels so tight. A drop of tear fell down her cheek, then she wiped it off quickly.

''Mas, let's eat.''S suddenly Siska nudged Setya's hand which made Setya shocked.

''Yes. Come.'' Setya said.

Then after that Setya and Siska sat down in the back seat while enjoying a plate full of rice and various side dishes.

''That's a big boy, yes, Mas.''

''Yes. Eat a lot.''

''My food is almost finished. I want to go back after this.''

''Yes take it.''

''But I'm ashamed.''

''Let me take it.''

''Hihi thanks Mas.'' Siska jubilation.

People who are near them can only look dislike the style of Setya and Siska who are enjoying food, they eat no sweetness. Eat with your hands with a large and fast feed. Then after Siska's food ran out, he handed his plate to Setya, asking Setya to take some more food. Setya also walked towards the lined dishes. Setya started putting in the rice, the side dish with slightly trembling hands. Sometimes his gaze was directed towards Hanifa who was in the pelaminan. He was afraid that Hanifa would see him. When he felt enough he turned his body about to walk towards Siska who was waiting for him. However ...

Brak!

The plate that Setya was holding fell, because his body was clashing with someone.

''Sorry, sorry, your clothes are dirty because of me.'' Setya said while looking down and wagging the small clothes of someone in front of him, getting rid of the rice attached. While the gazes of the other guests were already focusing on them.

''It's okay, it's okay.'' replied the man. Setya then established his views, duarrrr ... His heart seemed to want to be dislodged to see who was in front of him. Same with the man in front of him.

"Anyway?'' said the man with a cynical smile.

Seriate.