CHARM OF THE MAID
Episode 15's

A woman was walking along the path in a rural area, precisely in the village of Baleadi-Sukolilo, Pati, central Java.

About a month has passed, Anjani left her employer's house without saying goodbye. Now, Anjani walks Luntang Lantung without a destination. Savings money and gold sales have been very thin.

Now, Anjani really has been living alone. The age of the womb which has entered the age of four months, begins to look a little bloated.

Previously, Anjani lived in the Pacitan area boarding house. However, because there is a state of Anjani who is pregnant and unmarried, Anjani always get blasphemy and scorn from the surrounding residents. Until Anjani was forced out of there.

Time shows at 10:12. Anjani sits dumbstruck at a kamling post. He wanted to cry, but he was ashamed. This month, Anjani is living life with all kinds of difficulties alone.

Until the soft voice of a woman dressed in syar'i greeted Anjani.

"Sir, who are you and.. Where are you from? Kok alone? Where are you going?".

"I don't have a purpose, Mom. I am looking for a place to stay", Anjani replied with trembling lips. Indeed, Anjani has not had time to eat. The last time he ate dinner last night, it was just a pack of rice that contained only a little.

"You're pale, is there a problem? If you need a place to stay, Incidentally in the boarding school there is an empty room next to the canteen. You can use the room if you want to open a snack business". Ask the woman wearing the shar'i clothes. His voice is soft.

"I'm actually. But a lot of people don't want to accept me because of my condition of being pregnant and without a husband. I Ndak means my mother wants my Nerima, because I am very dirty. I wouldn't be mad if my mom hated me too". Anjani's tears were unstoppable. His voice weakened as his last sentence slid just like that.

Anjani was right, in her current state, it was impossible for Anjani to cover her contents anymore. The age of the womb which has entered the age of four months, automatically the stomach will be increasingly bulging with increasing time.

"God's Masya. No matter how bad you are, not fellow human beings, Mother Ndak has the right to judge you. Now, come with mom. I'm taking you to the pesantren".

"Mom, if you may know, how much does the room rental cost per month? The problem is that my money is not much at the moment".

"Don't think about it, what's important is that you have a place to live first. You can stay there any time, and for any time. I didn't rent out a room. By the way, whose name are you?".

"I, Anjani Syafa Zulaikha. Mom can call me Anja. That's mom?".

"I Galuh. Husband of the boarding house near here. I'll introduce you to him".

"I'm afraid Mom. How about....?".

"His mother is friendly, do not equate her with others". Anjani smiled with relief.

Destiny was playing tricks on them, stirring up their fragile feelings and frail souls. Who knows that actually, Galuh is the eldest daughter of uncle parman. Uncle Nawal who lives in the temanggung area. In the past, it was uncle Parman who took Nawal when Nawal left Fandy.

The distance from temanggung to Pati area, only takes about an hour and a half.

Until Anjani in a simple house but so spacious. Anjani is invited to sit in the living room chair, while Galuh enters the house to call her husband.

After Anjani sat for almost half an hour, Galuh never showed up, Anjani felt anxious and afraid.

Before long, Galuh came up with a middle-aged man. Anjani smiles in relief and immediately looks down respectfully.

"Anja, meet me, this is my husband, Arsyad. Children of boarding schools usually call with the name pak kyai".

"I, Anja Pak kyai".

"My wife told me all about you. You can occupy an empty room next to the canteen. Let me know later, my wife's driving you".

"Injeh, mr. kyai".

"I am from Banyuwangi pak kyai". Kyai Arsyad only nodded in understanding.

"In that case, I have to go out first to the boarding school near here. There is something I have to take care of there", said Kyai Arsyad and turned his eyes to the wife, "Mom, please take Anja there, yes".

"Injeh, mas".

"In that case, I set out first Asaalamualaikum".

"Wa'alaikum salam". jawan Galuh and Anjani together.

"Nja, are you hungry? Let's go back first. There's a little food. Hope you like it".

"Thank you Ma'am", Anjani's eyes immediately sparkled.

...........

At the same time and in a different place, a middle-aged woman was lying weakly in her bedroom bed, and occasionally doctors came to control her situation. Lately, his health has deteriorated because he is too tired to think and look for the existence of his only daughter.

Next to him, a young man stared at the woman with teary eyes. The woman's hand held a letter that her son had left a month ago.

"Bi, auntie must be healed. Aunty wants to see Anja, right? If auntie is sick, Anjani will be very sad".

"Please, please don't hurt Anjani anymore, den. Anja a submissive child. Please find Anjani for aunt. Aunt please, den". Pinta bi Tarsih with teary eyes. Kenan is getting stabbed with a tremendous sense of guilt. His regret was felt many times over and growing bigger every time.

"Sorry Ken, bi. Ken knew Ken was wrong. Ken promised to look for Anjani until we meet. Kenan promised to take responsibility bi, Ken regretted. After Anjani leaves, Ken realizes that Kenan misses and loves Anjani. But, is it still worth Kenan getting Anjani's love after what Ken did to Anjani?". Kenan's voice suddenly shrieked.

"Good boy, den. Anja will definitely forgive Aden". Kenan smiled with relief. At least, at this time Kenan has got the blessing of Anjani's mother.

Kenan went back to his room. His mind is in chaos now.

In the past, Anjani was not in the list of people he loved. However, who would have thought, now Anjani is able to occupy his heart fully.

Kenan is troubled, recalling his last meeting with Anjani. Anjani asks Kenan not to regret let alone look for Anjani after Anjani leaves.

But now, Ken is losing his way. Her life has been a mess ever since Anjani left. He misses Anjani very deeply. His heart was broken when he learned the fact Anjani left him with the fetus in his womb.

Kenan is feeling stupid now.

If he did not demean Anjani.

If he were responsible at that time.

If only he had lowered his ego for a moment.

If he hadn't followed the damn bet.

If his love for Anjani was present when Anjani was still by his side.

But baby, everything would only be if only.