DEANNA
Deane-16
Deana lowered her head in one realizing the mother's gaze was so attached to her. He knows exactly what his mother will talk about after the departure of Adit and Raffi. In accordance with what Adit said if the man will stay at the hotel and only tomorrow afternoon they will return to the city.
"You're sure that the city works well, De?" Tinah's question was full of suspicion.
"Yes, Mom. If you don't believe me, I can ask Lik Marni. Deana used to work, but Mas Adit asked Deana to take care of Raffi. Poor, Mom. Adit and his wife are divorced." Deana explained as she did not want any misunderstandings between them.
"Then?"
"Yes, at first Dea wanted to minjem with Mr. Akbar, but Lik Marni did not promise Mr. Akbar would give him a pinjem because Dea had just started work. Keep going Mas Adit nawarin that, Mom. Will help Dea from Dea want to take care of Raffi."
In the end Tinah believed in Deana's words. He believes that what Deana said is the truth especially so far Deana has never lied to him. Tinah also advised her daughter to take care of herself. Do not get carried away with the negative because from what is known by Tinah, the association in the city is very free.
For tonight, Deana will sleep together with Tinah and Rangga to let go of the longing before tomorrow return to the city.
"Mom" said Deana.
"Why, De?" tinah asked while hugging Deana. It felt like it had been a long time since he had hugged his daughter like this.
"Do you know where your father's address is? Does mom still keep her records? It seems like you once left a record address," asked Deana carefully.
Tinah. Even the movement of his hand that was wiping the top of Deana's head was immediately stopped. Des*han rough breathing from the mother immediately made Deana do the same.
"Would you look for my address? You must have forgotten about us." Tinah's voice sounded heavy and implied a wound.
Deana did not have the heart, but she would still ask for the address to find the house where her father worked first. He must be able to find where the man lives. Whether or not she is alive because someday, Deana will definitely need the man.
"Maybe you don't have enough money, ma'am. That's why we haven't come home." Deana tried to calm her heart even though she was unsure herself.
Where maybe decades wander, but his father has not got the money as well. His own mind is refuting.
"Come, De. Mother could no longer think. Most importantly now, you have worked halal and Rangga can go to school as high as possible. Better now you go to bed because tomorrow you have to get up early." Tinah menina-bobo kan Deana like when the girl was a child first.
Almost half an hour passed, a soft snoring from Deana sounded. Slowly, Tinah got out of bed and immediately entered the room. He opened a shabby closet that contained some clothes, the clothes had a lot of fading color.
His hands that had begun to wrinkle were felt under the pile of clothes. More precisely under the newspaper used as the reason for the pile. After finding what he was looking for, Tinah pulled out.
A paper that was once white now looks brownish. The writing began to fade because it was left in the closet for a few years. In the past, Tinah often asked Marni about the address. Marni said, the place is very far even almost three hours if using a car.
Until finally Tinah felt tired to keep looking for her husband again. He can only be sincere and sincere. Pray for her husband to come home soon. However, for many years, the man had not come even if he was just looking at their sons.
Tinah was tired of waiting that long.
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Before returning to the city, Adit asks Deana to take him to the rice field. It seems very exciting especially Raffi who never played into the rice field. The boy will be very happy.
Dirty, mud, scorching hot. Not if dangerous animals such as snakes, caterpillars, and others.
"No papa, De. Dare to get dirty is good" Adit lamented casually.
"Oh my goodness, my. It's like an ad." Deana smiled knot and it was able to make Adit's heart beat again.
Adit really felt there was something wrong with him. Could it be that his heart was troubled if he saw Deana's smile. This is the first time he experienced it because when with Sonia first, he never felt this way.
"Papa, will Raffi be able to play mud?" asked Raffi expectantly.
"of course. So, now we're leaving because we have to go back to town later in the afternoon." Adit also stood up without caring about Deana who like to refuse.
During their walk to the fields, they became the center of attention. Deana felt bad, while Adit remained relaxed. What is surprising here is, Raffi first met Rangga, but already directly attached to the young man.
"Here is fresh. Not like in a city full of pollution" Adit said.
They are currently sitting in a hut. While drinking the young coconut ice that Adit bought earlier from Deana's neighbor who happened to be in the rice field.
"Yes, Mas. Make it at home, and kangen if later ninggalin village," said Deana. While smiling.
Adit breathed deeply. It's really not good if Deana smiles like this.
Not only this scenery that makes you feel at home, but you also make it feel at home, even at home, De.
Uh!
Adit cursed himself. Fortunately he only said that sentence in his heart if until Deana really heard it, of course he would not know where else to put his face.
Not wanting to be in an awkward situation longer, Adit also invites them to go home because they still have to get ready.
"If it's a vacation, Raffi wants to play here again, Pa!"
The boy sat down and did not want to go home. Adit must also exert various seductions to make the boy willing to return to the city.
"Dea said yes, ma'am." Deana greeted Tinah first and then Rangga.
"Be careful, De. When you get there you call mom. Don't forget to take care of yourself" Tinah advised before her daughter left.
"Yes, Mom. Dea will definitely take care of herself and hopefully find the whereabouts of the father."
Tinah only commented on the forced smile when she heard her daughter's words.
He does not want to expect more.