CUTS
Crescent Moon...

“Don't expect me! You deserve better.” said Khalid then kissed the hands of Abu Syik and Umi.

“I beg you, Abu. Pray me! Assalamualaikum.” Khalid left Abu Syik's house.

It's not easy to accept another girl in her life right now. Halimah's departure and disappointment at being rejected by Cut made Khalid a cold-hearted man. The guilt that arose in his heart grew bigger when he saw Cut's condition in the mental hospital. His memory when the late Ilham was still alive further added to the guilt and regret that never went away.

“You should take good care of my sister. Don't let her grieve or cry. He was very kind and kind. He was the third person I loved very much. Remember that! I will break our brotherhood if until you disappoint him.” the words of Inspiration while life continues to haunt him.

“I've never been all your threats, Ham. I'd rather not marry your sister than lose a brother like you. I miss all your jokes, man.” Khalid said to himself.

His footsteps stopped at the small fishing pier. He waited for Bang Mayed who would help him cross into the city.

“Many can, Bang?” greet Khalid as Bang Mayed gets off the boat.

“Aalhamdulillah's. There is siseik in the basket, take it!”

Khalid smiled as he helped Bang Mayed tie his boat. Bang Mayed works as a fisherman selling fish to the town. After the dawn prayer, he left until the afternoon just returned.

“Bang, can we ride the boat Abang tomorrow morning?” ask Khalid.

“You want to go to town?”

“Iya Bang. I'd like to drop off Cut.”

“Can only. After dawn we leave.” Khalid nodded and took one of the fish in a basket to take home.

“Thank you, Bang. Assalamualaikum.”

“Walaikumsalam.”

Dinner at Keuchik Banta's house tonight was bland. Each one dissolves in their own thoughts.

“Do you guys leave with Mayed?” keuchik asked Banta breaking the silence.

“Iya, Ash. We leave after dawn.”

“Be careful you! May one day we be reunited in good health.” Keuchik Banta said sincerely.

“Amin...” authentic residents of the house.

“Send Abu's greetings to your parents, Cut!” keuchik Banta is back.

Cut nodded slowly. Indeed Keuchik Banta feels heavy to take off their departure. However, he was also unlikely to hold the two here. Especially after knowing the truth about them.

9 O'clock in the evening feels like midnight on the island. Only the sound of ripples on the beach makes the atmosphere of the island far from the word silence.

Keuchik Banta and his wife were asleep in their room. While Putro Tari was hearing a lot of stories from Cut in their room. The other with Cedah. While the others were in their rooms, he came out of the house.

Putro Ceudah sits on a fallen coconut trunk. A long cloth covered his head. Breezy beach breeze sometimes tease him so that the children's fine hair just out from behind the cloth.

Tonight the moon looks beautiful sickle-shaped. Putro Ceudah really likes the shape of the moon like that. Her smile sometimes rose without her noticing while gazing at the crescent moon.

“What Brother will be back here?” Putro Ceudah looked at Khalid expectantly.

The two stared at each other seeding into their minds and hearts. For the first time they met like this. And for the first time also Khalid obeyed Putro Ceudah.

During this time, Putro Ceudah always sent a piece of paper containing a call to meet. However, Khalid never responded to the call. He did not want to tarnish the honor and trust given by Kechik Banta.

“Abang don't know.” replied Khalid.

Atmosphere and circumstances are very supportive to do more but what power, Khalid tried not to damage something that is not his right. His male soul was certainly rebellious especially this girl was very beautiful under the moonlight with manes of hair floating in the breeze.

“Newly this time Brother fulfilled my invitation. Is it because you're leaving tomorrow? Maybe Brother will say goodbye in person.”

“Just as you thought. Brother also wants to apologize if there has been a mistake or khilaf that you realize or not. Brother does not want to leave a wound in the heart of anyone here.”

“But I'm hurt. My heart is so hurt that I like my brother but not reciprocate. Then, the person I like will suddenly just leave. How do I deal with this wound of my heart? No one can cure it. My heart aches, hurt from feeling like the worst girl.”

Putro Ceudah's heart raced, his breath up and down. His throat seemed to be dry as Khalid unexpectedly clasped his hand. The two stared at each other as if hope had come back.

“What in this way will all your heart wounds heal? Don't expect much from your brother! If one day we meet and we both still don't have a partner and still want each other. Then we can try starting all over again.”

“And don't take this as a promise. Moreover, do not wait for that time. Accept any man who comes to propose as long as he is good and can be a priest to you. Don't wait for your brother because you might be disappointed or hurt. And maybe your age won't be long. You know for yourself who Brother.” is

Divorce tears without feeling wet the cheeks Putro Ceudah. “Why cry?” khalid's fingers rubbed Putro Ceudah's cheeks while chuckling.

Khalid held Putro Ceudah in his arms. “Don't cry! It's not nice if Abu and Umi see you tomorrow. Later I thought you'd hurt you. Remove your tears after that we go home. It's night, aren't you afraid of sitting by the sea night-night.”

Not the answer that came out of Putro Ceudah's mouth. He hugged Khalid even tighter as if reluctant to part.

Khalid gave a small laugh then the two dissolved in silence while hugging. Almost five minutes later they hugged but after that Khalid was unable to hold back. He forcefully broke the embrace.

“Come home! You have started to be naughty.” take Khalid but immediately got the head bobble from Putro Ceudah.

“Abang it then. I'm gonna sit here till tomorrow.” Putro Ceudah sulking.

“Abang hear that at midnight anyone likes to cry here.” Khalid tried to scare Putro Ceudah.

“Include. Tonight, I will have him cry here.” replied Putro Ceudah bravely. Though his heart was afraid but he was too prestigious in front of Khalid.

Khalid who was standing was forced to sit back. “Come, Brother is sleepy.”

“Say fighters but this hour is sleepy.”

“Iya, because Abang sleeps less so the first time here the body of a skinny brother dry. Did you forget? For a few months here, sleeping well and well, eating and going anywhere is also quiet. You don't see how Brother's body is now?”

“Means don't go back to the city. If here your life must be good and calm.”

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*Siseik is a tuna in Acehnese.

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