CUTS
Ayilais...

Mae stared at the striped-clothed figure before her, “Bang Rendra?” Rendra immediately hugged the young man while patting Mae on the back several times. There was a sense of relief as well as happiness that emanated clearly on his face. Mr. Cek Amir who looked at them tried to guess in his heart about who the figure in striped clothes was. Hearing Mae call his name the same as the name of the little Rendra makes the allegations of Pak Cek Amir more clear.

“Bang, this is his sister Abu!”

Mae introduces Mr. Cek Amir to Rendra after letting go of his embrace. Rendra smiled and they shook hands.

“Mae, how are Abu, Umi, Cut and Rendra? Brother almost desperately looking for you guys.”

Mae looked at Mr. Cek Amir with a stroke of sadness. It did not escape the attention of Rendra, “What's Mae?”

“Abu and Umi are dead, Bang. Rendra and Kak Cut are still unaccounted for. Only Iskandar survived and now stay with us.”

“Innalillahi, the first time you got here. Brother went straight to Abu's shophouse and didn't find you. Brother asked the people there and they said that Abu had moved. Brother looked for them to Lamkot and found no one there. Which tent are you staying in?”

“We no longer live in tents, Bang. Family Mak Cek Siti took us to live in one of their relatives' houses.”

“By Brother coming there? Let Brother know where it is.”

Rendra and several colleagues followed Pak Cek Amir's motorbike who was in contact with Mae to the house they live in now, Rendra along with some of his colleagues followed Mr. Cek Amir and Mae inside.

“Assalamualaikum..”

“Walaikumsalam, why is it so fast pu-?”

Mak Kek Siti's question was restrained as soon as she saw some men dressed in stripy clothes behind her husband.

"Don't panic! They know the family of the late Bang Din.”

“Good day, Buk. My name is Rendra.”

Degs…

Mak Cek Siti looked at the husband and Mae alternately. During this time, Mak Cek Siti only heard from the story of Abu, Umi or Cut. He did not expect to meet directly with the owner of the name Rendra. After shaking hands, Mak Cek Siti invited them in. The family home of Mak Cek Siti did not have a severe impact by the earthquake. Only some of the remaining cracked parts are still safe to inhabit. While the tsunami waves did not reach the area so that the houses in the area still stand firm.

On the sidelines of their conversation about looking for Cut and Rendra who are still missing, suddenly Intan came out while holding Iskandar.

“Mak, Iskandar request to leave this room.”

Intan submitted Iskandar to Mak Cek Siti. “This kid Brother Cut, Bang.”

Degs…

Rendra looked at Mae intensely and then looked at the face of the baby who was now in the sling of Mak Cek Siti. The extremely handsome puffed-up baby unexpectedly smiled at him.

“Cut is married?”

Rendra asked in a voice like it was stuck in the throat. He had not expected to find this reality. The woman who had occupied the deepest heart space turned out to be married and had children.

“Where is her husband?”

“Same as Cut.”

Rendra held tightness in her chest, her heart ached a little knowing this reality. His gaze was fixed on Iskandar who was seen smiling at him. Rendra's heart warms and is also sad to remember that his chance to question Cut has run aground. He felt defeated before the war.

“Abang want to carry Iskandar?”

“Hah??”

“Are you family?”

Rendra was a little surprised to hear a question from Mr. Cek Amir. “I'm divorced widower, Sir.”

Mr. Cek Amir did not extend their conversation about Rendra's life even though he was curious. Seeing the attitude of Rendra who is able to talk about a baby like Iskandar is certainly a proof if he is a good man.

“Assalamualaikum..”

The voice of the person giving the greeting sounded from the outside direction.

“Walaikumsalam..”

Brother Julie and Bang Adie went inside and the same thing happened again. They panicked a little when there were a lot of soldiers in the house.

“What is this?” ask Bang Adi.

Then, Mr. Cek Amir introduced them to Rendra. Again, Rendra was surprised.

“This brother and sister-in-law Cut!”

“Julie!”

“Adi!”

They shook hands and joined in. After talking for almost an hour, Rendra asked for permission to resume his duties as a disaster response sent by the central government.

“So, he's former Cut first?” ask Brother Julie to Mak Cek Siti.

“Iya.”

“It looks like he was disappointed to learn Cut is married and has a child.” Tukas Bang Adi's.

Rendra could not hide his disappointment and sadness at this time. On the one hand, he is happy to meet the Cut family which means there is still hope to find the lover of the heart. But, on the other hand. He must accept the fact that the woman is married and has children.

Meanwhile, Dr. Guney was in his study staring at the results of a photo of his first patient who he named ‘Ayila’. There was no identity or relatives by his side at the moment. The hospital believes that the woman, named Ayila, is separated from her family. Looking at the condition, they also believe that the position of the woman's house is close to the sea coast.

“How, Doc?” ask a nurse who is an assistant to Dr. Guney while handling Ayila's patient.

“Good, just need to do various exercises to get maximum results.”

“Ayila is a strong woman, she must be able to get through this. We have to give a lot of support to make him back excited to continue living.” Dr. Guney.

“Ayila is also beautiful, Dok.”

Dr. Guney smiled slightly at the nurse while shaking his head. It is common knowledge that Dr. Guney has been paying attention to his first patient. After checking all the medical records of his patients, Dr. Guney accompanied by several nurses immediately paid a visit to each of his pasein.

One by one his patients began to show changes, many of whom had started talking or joking when meeting Dr. Guney. Dr. Guney's friendly personality makes all his patients happy coupled with the small jokes he often makes when examining his patients.

“Assalamaicum, Ayila. How are you feeling today?” ask Dr. Guney when visiting Ayila's cage.

Dr. Guney's question was only answered by a small smile. Most of his bones were broken and cracked. The woman named Ayila was seriously injured but the miracle of God still applies to her. He was still alive even though his body hit a piece of building in the lunge of the tsunami waves. In his sleep, various memories with the child and his parents continue to cross and when the memories come. Tears Cut out just like that. so also when they call his name with the designation ‘Ayila’. Although his body can not move and his throat is still difficult to speak. But his heart kept praying that he would be reunited with his family.

“Abu, Umi, why join Bang Ilham? Why did you leave Cut?”

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