Almahyras
Section 53 (4)
As per Jafar's promise that at nine o'clock he will leave for the outlet. And Alma was only allowed to rest, actually this is very boring but he had to obey the procedure before the operation. Not to mention, he had to fast tomorrow, so he only obeyed the decision of Umm Salamah.
"Mrs ..."
From inside the house he heard Umm Salamah calling him.
"Yes, Ummi?"
Umm Salamah looked to the right and to the left of the road. "Udah go Masmu?"
"Russia, Ummi. Why?"
Ummi Salamah. "No pa-pa. Ummi wants to go to Adiwangsa Hospital. Dimas will come and get the glass mineral water here, will you please wait, son?"
Oh yeah, tomorrow's Friday together. Why is it Thursday? Where there is no one anymore.
"Alma ... Are you horrified, son?"
Alma nodded small. "Yes Umm Alma. Ready, Alma wait for you."
Maybe Alma lied about waiting. He will not want to meet Dimas again, or he will be forced to meet with the middle of the orphanage. Alma planned to invite Kirana and Inayah, because Mbok Isna was still not at work, and suddenly his granddaughter came. He really does not want the misunderstanding to repeat. Thats enough. That's so sickening.
"Ummi is picked up by Cak Sur. Later if you lager, cook, son? There are plenty of food in the fridge. Anyway you do not clean the house a lot, nyapu not pa-pa. Wash the dishes as mopping later let Ummi aja," explained Ummi Salamah.
"Yes Allah Ummi ... Alma this is just a minor operation. Don't let Alma clean the house all of you. Not going to be tired really, later also Alma want to take Kirana with Inayah to the house they must help Alma," said Alma.
Both hands of Ummi Salamah were raised displaying two thumbs. "good. If you invite them here, your dear brothers must miss you. So if Ummi lives you have a friend."
The sound of a car-horn seems like Cak Sur has come. Alma took Umm Salamah's hand and kissed her. And before leaving he said, "In the refrigerator there is also ice cream, you will love Kirana just as Inayah."
"Yes Ummi. Thanks though. Be careful Ummi," said Alma.
After the car left the boarding house. Alma opened her gawai to send a message to Salsa.
^^^Salsa^
A few seconds suddenly a reply from Salsa appeared.
Salsas
Iyo Ma'am?
What's up anyway?
^^^This same father Kirana is still in school?^^^
Salsas
Still Mbak.
I picked them up
Why anyway?
^^^Can you take them to the pesantren?^^^
Salsas
Isok Mbak isok
They will not be there later
^^^Okay. Thanks Sal^^^^^
It is usually ten o'clock for children of Kirana and Inayah's age to go home from school. Alma chose to wait in the living room only, a fortune because Ummi Salamah's house is not too close directly to the pesantren-meaning not access in and out of the santri. So there won't be too many people passing by.
Alma looked up with a sigh slowly - his right hand felt the stomach, this hernia looked small and not too visible. But when touched feels hard and prominent. Will the operation hurt? Ah, no-no. Must be drugged. I mean Alma, what will happen after he realizes the feeling of the former surgery was sick? He just hopes that he doesn't.
The kling!
His jaw sounded again. He thought it was Salsa. Apparently Mardiyah.
Mardiyah
Thanks for last night, Alma
^^^What was I doing last night?^^^
Mardiyah
Sorry to bother you and Jafar
Alma now understands the direction of this conversation. Mardiyah was grateful for her and Jafar's help regarding Lutfan's handling last night. It shouldn't have to be like this. Since he and Jafar are part of the family, it is appropriate to help each other without thinking about troublesome or not.
^^^Sama once did not, Mar^^^
Mardiyah
Alma, give me the same question
^^^meaning?^^^
Mardiyah
The question I asked before your marriage to Jafar took place
Alma's memory soared in the past where her quarrel with Mardiyah was tucked into questions about her shame or not she had a husband who was speechless. At that time Alma remembered very well that he answered no, and Mardiyah avoided thinking he accepted Jafar because of his property and good family descendants.
So now, Mardiyah wants him to ask about the shame of not having a paralyzed husband later?
The band sounded back.
Mardiyah
I answered, Alma
I'm not ashamed at all
Three seconds later the device sounded again.
Mardiyah
I believe, Alma
Lutfan is the right guy
He'll be a good husband
Three seconds later the device sounded again.
Mardiyah
My feelings have been wrong all along
Even I was late to realize Lutfan's feelings
Alma understands that humans sometimes are not so aware that the deepest feelings of those around them. Since it really was usually very vague, people exceeded it slowly to be aware.
Mardiyah
Sorry I ever wanted to take Jafar from you
I'm sorry to have asked you such a merciless question, Alma
Please pray for Lutfan's recovery
Alma had asked her heart several times to no longer compare the trials she received and others. But it doesn't feel like it can. Mardiyah once said that comparing sadness with others is not a good thing. Alma knows. But for some reason, the pain felt by Mardiyah, Umm Sarah, Umm Salamah, Jafar and Lutfan felt very heavy.
Being Jafar's life companion for so many days made him aware. That this cry should not be more painful than her husband's. Jafar survives with endless sadness, Alma always remembers the sharp gaze of the man met with questions first. Now he understood that his acceptance of Jafar at this time, was able to make the man rise up and again feel useful to those around him.
^^^Mar, Mas Jafar once said that acceptance is more important than love for people who lack like him^^^
^^^You know, don't you mean Mar?^^^
^^^Your love will never be enough for Lutfan, if your sense of acceptance of Lutfan is still small^^
Mardiyah
His acceptance of me was so great. And for what other reason did I not accept him?
Alma screen switch off. That message was the end of Mardiyah's answer. Sometimes he envies what it was like to grow up together as a child with Jafar too?
"Assalamualaik."
The loud voice of greeting from the main door resuscitated Alma's daydream. "Mosur."
"Sister Alma!"
Kirana turned around in her arms.
"Kirana kangen, sister!"
Thin smile Alma show. "Sister Alma is also kangen."
Alma looked up at Salsa from her seat. "Sal, sit down."
"Send, Ma'am. I'm going to ..." Salsa speech restrained.
"Ke?" ask Alma.
Salsa pointed to the left side. "To Ustazah Aini, Ma'am."
"Oohs. Please-please. I'll be here again, okay?"
Salsa's gone. Kirana and Inayah take a seat on the long sofa at the request of Umm Salamah too, ice cream in the refrigerator is given to the sisters of the orphanage.
"Ba-bang Lutfan's sick, huh Brother?" ask Inayah.
Alma nodded. "Yes. Do'ain Bang Lutfan, huh Nay Na?"
"Definitely Brother. Kirana was praying dawn already do'a kok. Surely God will kabulin do'a Kirana with Inayah. Yeah, isn't Nay?" Kirana.
"Yeah. Aamiin's."
...🌺...
"Assalamualaik."
The sound of a door-knock that Alma was sure was Dimas, made him ask Kirana who opened the door and welcomed Mbok's granddaughter Isna.
"Waalaikumussalam, what's wrong Mas?"
"Oohs. Kirana?"
"Yes I'm Kirana. Mas di diitipin what? Take what?"
"Glass mineral water, Na."
"Please, Mum."
Alma is hiding in the kitchen. Shortly after the main door was closed Alma came out, thanking Kirana for her help.
"So this afternoon. I'm the same Inayah wants to go home .. pi, kak Salsa has not returned, huh?" Kirana.
Is correct. It's already afternoon. Orange skies and black clouds clumped up, it looked like it was going to rain. Why hasn't Salsa returned?
"Sister Alma wants a check--"
"Assynolajet. Sorry long ago, Nay, Na. Come home" said Salsa who suddenly came.
The orphanage kids have been saying goodbye. This house is back quiet, honestly he does not like this quiet atmosphere. He needs to be accompanied by anyone. Even Jafar-husband, still come home later at about seven. So all that time, he had to be home alone.
The kling!
The string he put on the table rang.
Jafars
What are you doing?
Both corners of her lips lifted. Either he is already tied to Jafar or this is a coincidence. Her husband was always there when he felt the need.
^^^I do not do anything,^^^
^^^^^^^
Jafars
Want to eat what?
^^^What do you bring me to eat^^^
Jafars
I'm offering, Alma
don't answer like that
^^I ate, Mas^^^
^^^I was cooking
Jafars
Then what do you want?
He wants what? I don't want anything. He just needs company.
^^^^^^^
Jafars
Ye?
Me?
What do you want from me, Alma?
^^^You haven't come home yet?^^^
Jafars
I don't like questions answered with questions.
You answered my question earlier
^^^ I just want to be accompanied, Mas^^^
^^^You still lack how many more outlets?^^^
Jafars
One more outlet
After that I will go home
^^^Yes. Be careful waiting for me
Jafars
Please wait a minute
I'll be home soon
^^^Yes Mas.^^^
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Note:
One of the big families in WIYATI will be influential on the story of Bede Three Years.