CUTS
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The sound of gunfire at dawn shocked every citizen around the market which was located right behind the Baiturrahman mosque. Banda City is a city that rarely has any contact with weapons. And this morning, many residents around the mosque were shocked and frightened after hearing two shots fired.

Abu stopped his steps when he was about to open the door of the shophouse to perform congregational dawn prayers in the mosque. The distance of the mosque and shophouse is close enough that it can be reached only by foot.

A few minutes after the sound of the weapon, the sound of the footsteps of army shoes was heard passing through the road in front of the shophouse. As a result, it became the first dawn for the Cut family who had just settled in Banda City.

Hustle and bustle of the market that usually has started from 7 to 9 hours. And the news spread by word of mouth about the incident at dawn. A famous businessman from the city of Banda named Shah Johan was shot by an unknown person while heading to the mosque.

Various speculations also sprang up from mouth to mouth. The soldiers are still seen in every corner with full weapons. Life in the city of Banda has a significant difference even though both are in conflict areas. There is a small part of the area in Aceh that is not included in the dangerous or vulnerable zone. Usually the area is an area that is inhabited not only native Acehnese but a mixture of other regions or tribes.

Banda Aceh is one of the cities with many tribes that live mixed with no problems. One of the most numerous includes ethnic Chinese citizens. They live side by side despite differing beliefs. Because basically, the ancestors of the Acehnese people from the past have been accustomed to trading with many immigrants from various countries that pass through the Strait of Malacca.

The location of Banda Aceh City itself is so strategic that it makes it the main entrance. The Abu family especially Cut still crossed the fear when he heard the sound of the shot. The trauma of what has been experienced has not disappeared from memory.

His cousins, especially Razi, played a role in relieving the trauma suffered by his cousin. Mr. Cek Amir told them everything his brother's family had experienced. The youngest Intan even cried when he found out Cut and Rendra had been locked in a cave.

“Poor times Kak Cut huh, Mak? If Adek is locked in a kayak cave, let alone a week, half a day has run out of breath aka koit.” said Intan.

“That's where God's power is. Brother Cut and Dek Rendra were given strength by God even though they only ate boiled eggs. Death is in the hands of God, if our death has not arrived we will not die even though locked in a deeper cave though.” reply Mak Cek Siti.

“Kak Cut was not deliberately locked up to die but locked up to be safe and not forced to marry. That's why you guys are so good with Cut. Make her happy so she can forget her trauma. Especially you, Razi. You are a prospective doctor, try to find a way so that your cousin can recover from the trauma.” pinta Pak Cek Amir to the son.

“Simply, Brother Cut that day pensive with eyes like to cry. Maybe he is remembering his brother.” said Intan back.

“It's a good thing we weren't born in the village huh, Ma? Otherwise, maybe now Bang Razi equals Bang Faris and hold the weapon into the forest.” continued Intan who got a sharp gaze from Mak Cek Siti.

“That's because Mamak doesn't want to stay in Dad's village. I see that your father is from Sagoe Village which is far from the district in his district. Momak immediately told your father that if we get married later, Mamak does not want to live there. And Mamak is grateful that your father was open-minded like Mamak. Your father would rather live in the city. That's why your father has no heritage in the village. All his inheritance was sold then Dad bought here.” replied Mak Cek.

“But even if you live in the city. Remember to always be careful and alert. We never know the faces of the rebels so it's better to be introspective. And you better not go to the pool too often. It's an army asset and most soldiers there. I like to be afraid if you guys play there.”

“Saturday-Sunday rarely soldiers who go there except those who are single or have recently graduated education, Well.”

“Yes, we will be more careful. When did this war end? Pity the people who are in the black zone. Their lives must be very difficult. Their space is also restricted. What Acehnese children want to be if to see the progress of the world they cannot.

“That's where the importance of education is. Your brain will not easily accept something raw if there is education. You will definitely think of cause and effect before deciding something.” replied Mak Cek Siti.

“Not so, Ma. These Acehnese people are actually good but the stakeholders in the center there do not know how to be friendly. If both sides talk to each other well, of course this war will not happen and if it happens it will certainly not be this long, ” replied Mr. Cek Amir.

Hearing the words of her husband, Mak Cek Amir can only sneer while leaving her husband and children. “Mamak why?” tanya Intan with a confused face and only replied, “Entah, Dad also does not understand.”

The three children of Mr. Chek laughed a little at the behavior of both parents. Meanwhile, Cut himself dissolves in his textbooks. A lot of things he learned day by day and a lot of changes happened during his befriending of the noble trio.

Mak Cek Siti always invites her and also Rendra to buy clothes. Mak Cek Siti really likes girls but unfortunately, her only daughter is actually a tomboy following her two brothers. Mak Cek Siti's desire to dress girls was finally channeled through Cut.

Cut who used to wear a big skirt with a big hijab and an unsuitable color is now more classy. If used to wear green skirts, yellow clothes and white hijab now, Cut has been good at combining colors with various clothes purchased by Mak Cek Siti. As a person living in the city, Mak Cek is very good at clothes. So the colors he chose for Cut are no longer the colors that are striking but rather the calm colors like his personality.

“Yee, Mamak already has a daughter again..” Joked Intan when he saw the clothes his Mama bought for Cut.

“For a long time Mamak wanted to go shopping for pretty-beautiful clothes with his own daughter. But, what is the power of the only daughter actually likes the clothes of her former brothers. Yes, Mamak just buy it for Deck Cut. She is more suitable to be a woman than you.” concluded Mak Cek Siti.

“Kak Cut long-time so like unloading toy Mamak. Careful!!!” said Intan who got a sofa cushion throw from his mama.

“Cut, do you still remember that soldier named Rendra?”

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