A WIFE'S TEARS BEHIND A CLOWN COSTUME
Chapter 9

In the morning at eight o'clock, after bathing and cleaning the house that is not spacious, Hanifa is ready with a long robe and black rectangular hijab. Her face looks shining, thin decoration further adds to her beauty. Besides standing the handsome Arif, Arif was also ready with his Paud uniform. 

Today Hanifa will accompany Arif to take a report on the results of the second semester, already this year Arif was in Paud school, usually he always went with Teh Hamidah, he always went, but because today the report was distributed, and had to be accompanied by the guardian's parents, Hanifa happily accompanied the son. While Hamidah Tea has gone first because Hamidah Tea has a lot to take care of in school.

''It's ready,'' asked Hanifa looking fixedly at the son.

''Each dong Mommy.'' replied Arif with a cheerful face. The smile on the little guy's face was back. 

Hanifa and Arif walk to the front intersection, they will ride the ojek to the location of Paud which is not too far away, but if the walk is quite tired as well, will sweat.

Once it has reached the junction, at the ojek base.

''Ehhh .... The handsome Arif where are you going?'' ask a guy like Setya to make small talk.

''I want to take Om.'' replied Arif politely.

''Pak Mahmud, can anterin me to his school Arif not?'' hanifa asked the man who was about fifty years old. Hanifa deliberately chose Mr. Mahmud for his ride because Mr. Mahmud his people are old and also if the talk is not nyinyir. Same with other motorcycle.

''It can be very Neng. Come, '' replied Mr. Mahmud quickly while turning on the motor.

Hanifa and Arif riding Pak Mahmud's motorbike.

''Mari ..'' said Hanifa was polite to the other taxi drivers. The other taxi driver nodded politely. Some of them were amazed at the elegance of Hanifa.

''Eleh-eleh, the Setya ko could have wished a wife like Hanifa. Too bad, yes, said one of the men when Hanifa had passed.

''Yes. Look noh, Hanifa lately I've seen more and more beautiful, '' said her friend.

''If Hanifa wants to be with me, I am ready to replace the position of Setya who is unfaithful.

''Hahahaha dream lo.'' exclaimed his friend again laughing.

''Alya, Setya. Setya is unfaithful. Hahahaha ..'' the laughter of the ojekers broke, after spying on Setya.

**

All the students gathered at the school. Teachers are also ready to announce the names of children who excel at a young age. One by one the name of the child is called, and the name of the child is called in the future by being accompanied by both parents. There's their Father and Mother. Arif sat in a chair under the tent that had been prepared by the school. He held tightly the hand of the Mother sitting beside him. The five-year-old looked closely at one by one his friends. All of his friends sat with their parents, but he did not. Envy cannot be avoided. Arif looked down sad, Why am I the only one who doesn't have a father here, why am I the only one with a bad father!'' arif's mind, his eyes are glazed. Hanifa who realized that then raised the chin of the son. 

''Arif why?'' ask Hanifa gently. Arif did not answer, but his eyes were fixed on the daughter who was embraced by his father. Hanifa also felt tight to see the innocent face of the son who looked sad and not excited.

''Arif has a Mother. Your affection and love for Arif is bigger and wider than anything else. So smile, baby, you're a strong boy. Sorry!'' hanifa said, Hanifa scooped the son's face with both hands. Arif nodded small.

After that, the voice of the Teacher Mother called Arif's name.

''The rank one second class jasmine falls to Muhammad Arif ... The son of Mr. Setya and Ms. Hanifa.' cried a Master who held a microphone. Everyone applauded, including Hanifa, and Hanifa was proud of her achievements. Then Hanifa took Arif's hand to the front.

''Darling, come.'' said Hanifa softly when they were already standing. ''Thank you, and congratulations to your child.'' Hanifa hugged and kissed the face of the Son.

''Yes, Mother.'' Arif smiled knot. Arif is a smart child, he put on a cheerful face, because he does not want to make the Mother sad.

Once on the field, Teh Hamidah gave the trophy to Arif's hand along with a parcel containing a notebook and other school equipment.

''Congratulations Dear.'' said Teh Hamidah.

''Yes. Thank you Mother.'' Arif replied, hugging the body of the woman he called Mother.

''Congratulations, champ.'' said Yusuf again as he stroked the head of Arif. Yusuf is the chairman of the foundation at the paud.

''Terrimized Mr. Yusuf.'' reply Arif.

''You want to accompany you and Mother standing here?'' hail Mr. Yusuf with a big smile. He stared at Hanifa who was standing alone beside the Son.

''OK.'' Joseph stood next to Arif.

''Mas Yusuf did not bother. Embarrassed by the others.'' said Hanifa who felt awkward.

''It's okay Hanifa.'' Joseph replied casually.

***

In a different place.

Setya holds the body of a little girl with hair tied in two. The boy was crying.

''Already, Caca do not crybaby dong, it was the Mother Teacher who gave the wrong value, even though Caca 'kan smart child.'' said Arumi appease the Princess. Not even silence, but Caca is crying hysterically. Caca was crying because he couldn't win. At Caca's school the same, again there is a report distribution event. Caca is already in Kindergarten. A different school than Arif.

''What do you want, then? Let Papa buyin, Caca origin do not cry anymore.'' persuade Setya softly. Setya has been trying hard to keep Caca quiet.

''Caca want to buy a lot of toys and good at the Mall, Caca want to go for a walk with Papa and Mama.'' said Caca. The crying subsided a little. Setya smiled at Caca's response. 

**

The day changed again.

In a well-known company engaged in the field of Electronics. Abdillah sat pensively in the company cafeteria. He thought that lately he had always been focused on Hanifa, how is my sister? Healthy though? Thought always. 

His application for time off did not get permission, he had to wait about two weeks more. Because the company where he works is now busy. Moreover, Abdillah's status in the company was also a very important person. Abdillah has just been appointed as a personal assistant to the boss of the company. Because of his patience and persistence all this time finally Abdillah can occupy an important position now.

''Okay, don't think too much. Tomorrow the day after tomorrow we will be home soon, said the big Boss as if to understand what was in Abdillah's mind. He sat in front of Abdillah. The Boss is also a native of Indonesia, just that his company branches are everywhere.

''Master, you mean it?'' tanya Abdillah looks happy. He stared at the sharp-eyed, thick-browed man intensely.

''Yes. Tomorrow we move to a company in Indonesia. Which is here to be handled by my confidants only. I am also tired of living in the land of people, replied the young Ceo again after brewing soda canned drinks. He considered Abdillah to be his friend. They're so familiar.

**

Afternoon.

Setya drove the car slowly, he had just finished driving Arumi to the house of one of his friends, because there was a rally.

Setya who does not know where to turn the car he brought towards his house. Suddenly, she felt the same way as Hanifa and Arif.

After driving for a long time, Setya finally arrived. Setya got out of the car with a thumping chest. Along the way into the alley of his house, he closed the car window. Many people are surprised to see the car that Setya brought, because it is not usually a car into the alley. The road to the house is indeed narrow, but still fit for a one-piece car. 

Without saying hello, Setya just entered into a simple house that he bought with his own sweat. His face is covered in a mask. Just look at his eyes.

Once you get inside, the house looks lonely, Arif is not there. Because usually in the afternoons Arif participated in Hamidah Tea in Musholla.

Setya looked at the simple room with a difficult feeling to interpret. Then suddenly Hanifa who had just finished taking an afternoon bath appeared from behind. Hanifa who only wore a towel to cover her body felt so shocked.

''M-mas,'' said Hanifa stammered. Hanifa then passed by the room quickly. Once inside Hanifa closed the room door, then locked it.

Setya who is still standing gawking at the appearance of the woman who is still his wife status. He swallowed the saliva, Hanifa who was only wearing a straw towel, with wet hair looked very beautiful. Hanifa's body was more contained, to make Setya so tempted, he felt the first time to see Hanifa again, like the first time he met first when in the village. A glimpse of the shadows of the past filled Setya's mind.

Setya walked towards the room, then knocked on the door.

''Hanifa, open the door.'' Setya exclaimed in an impatient voice.

Seriate.

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