All About Missing
The time will come

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A few pairs of eyes stared pityfully at the woman sitting on the side of the glass window. The inter-city bus was driving on the highway. The journey will be over twelve hours. The little girl in the woman's lap had fallen asleep. Only then did he let his tears plunge freely down his cheeks. Shedding all the sadness of his suffering for several years.

"What's wrong with you, son?" asked a middle-aged woman who was sitting on the other side bench.

The woman who was crying without a sound turned her head. The sound of the pull of the nose was heard because his breathing was disturbed. He wiped away the tears with the back of his hand. "It's okay, Mom. Sorry."

"For there to be trouble, huh? Where are you going?" ask the middle-aged woman again. Looks like he has a typical mother-to-mother curiosity soul.

The woman—Rindu smiled thinly. Yes, he has a problem, strange. However, he was also unwilling to tell anyone about the matter. Especially to someone she just met. So Miss only answered as necessary. "I want to go back to Jakarta, Mom."

Mother seemed to understand that Miss did not want to open up. "Whatever your problem, the patient, yes. God will give you the best path. Chest field, sincerely, hopefully that way God will give more replacements."

"Thank you, ma'am, advice." Missing then smiling forcefully returned the kindness of the mother. That mother's words might just be stale. But Miss is a little happy that someone noticed her.

The conversation on the phone a few hours ago came back she remembered. Which finally makes Miss sure to ride this bus.

"Mas, you should be able to judge how your mother behaved to me. I really appreciate her as your mother. Even I consider it like my own mother, but you see, I've always been ignored. I was never discussed. You too, do you care about my feelings. You don't want to give me a comfortable place to live. I don't even feel like I'm considered in your mother's house."

"So, you really don't want to stay here anymore?"

"Mas I want to, but not now. My mom needs me more. You I stayed here for a while, you refused."

"I can't leave my mother alone!"

"I remember your promise to me, if conditions don't allow you to come with me home. Here the chances are better. We can pay and save again. But you finally forgot your promise. I relented and moved into my mother's house. The terms you promised you also forgot."

Silent.

"Mas, you really can't understand my situation. You ignore the responsibility to your wife and child. You'd rather stay with your mother and be separated from your wife and your son."

"Ahhh... never mind!" That voice sounded loud. Not long after the fight ended.

I decided to go to bed before the next stop. His body was also tired. Although sleepiness has not come, because it is too late in a tangled mind. But I miss trying to rest. Little princess in the lap, needs attention. If he was sick, who would help under these circumstances.

The longing must be strong, for the sake of this fruit of his heart.

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A few months later.

"My dear ... Mommy comes home …!"

The little girl ran and laughed cheerfully towards her mother. Miss squatting spread her hands catching her beloved daughter.

"Ahhh, dear mother, miss huh?" Longing to kiss her little girl's face, she landed a kiss on her left and right cheeks.

"I'm sorry mommy yes, mother can not accompany you to play," he said while stroking the princess's hair. The little girl was babbling for nothing. Very tiny, so cute and beautiful. White like her mother. Her eyes are round, her nose is pug, chubby cheeks are dimples when smiling, very adorable.

smiling, seeing the happiness on his daughter's face. He made sure his daughter would not lack one thing even without the presence of the father at his side.

Dahlia languished with a taste of haru. He was proud of the struggle of this one and only daughter. In addition to financing the needs of the family and sending his sisters to college. Miss also had to take care of her little daughter and give her enough affection.

Actually, Dahlia does not want to miss working too hard. However, the boy insisted, because given the past few years he could not help his family's finances. Life before was not so good.

"How are you doing today, Rin?" dahlia asked gently with a motherly tone.

"As usual, Ma."

"You're tired, honey. If you have time to rest. Don't be too tired, your health is very important. There's a kid you have to take care of."

"Yes, Ma. Rin must remember the message, Mama." Longing to give the best smile, giving peace to his mother.

"Yes, Ma. Rin gets a job offer at a cafe. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday night. As a part-time worker. But it looks like Rin just wants to take the one on Saturday."

"Can you please, darling? your work is already very hard."

"Can Ma .. only once a week, Rin's Sunday can still rest. And it's time to accompany my beloved little girl," said Miss while kissing her daughter's cheek.

"Yes already if that is .. but you have to promise mama, if you can't you have to stop. Don't push yourself, honey."

"Yes Ma ...." Missed to kiss her mother's cheek.

"I'm grateful to have a daughter like you."

"Hindu is also grateful, Mama is Mama Miss, Mama is loving and caring. Mama where I took refuge, where I poured everything out. My mom always made me strong. Miss dear Mama, a lot, a lot ... this much!" Longing unceasingly peeked at Dahlia's cheeks. Making the grandmother of Kanaya was a bigotry.

"Ooww .. mama's favorite son."

They embrace each other, Kanaya who is in her carriage wriggling in their midst. The little girl was babbling like she was saying something. Long and Dahlia laughed and pinched Kanaya's chubby cheeks. For now, Kanaya is the greatest power of longing when facing the reality of life.

Dahlia, that middle-aged woman actually felt very sorry for her only daughter. Although Dahlia always saw a smile on Miss's face. However, he understood that his daughter was severely tormented. But it always looks strong. Missing is a good child, always caring about the people around her. He loves his family and can put himself. Dahlia can only give support, no matter what decision she misses to make for her happiness.

On the other hand, from inside a parked car not far from the house Miss. A man was looking at a happy sight. He continued to pay attention until the two women and the little girl entered the house. He looked with haru taste.

He was a handsome man who rarely showed a smile. A great man who always acts cold. This was the first time for him to return to see Miss after such a long time. He could only see from a distance. Feeling not entitled to approach. Actually he wanted to run and immediately embraced Miss. Let go of the feeling he's been craving all along.

The man was like a coward hiding in his car. His face looked tired, his eyes reddened, his hands clenched. As powerful as he was, he endured the turmoil in his heart. The regret remains. Very eager to move forward. However, so afraid of facing the bad possibilities later.

The shadow of the past came back to his mind. About the wonderful memories that are hard to forget all along. His life has always been overshadowed by those memories. It's like being trapped in it. Apologizing words continued to be spoken in his heart. He wanted to rush forward to immediately protect Miss. Right now he just needs to be patient, soon the time will come.

"Run the car!"

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