DRAGON CARVED JADE BRACELET
Chapter 74: NOT WANTING INHERITANCE

    After a few days from the time of the pilgrimage to the tomb of Cik Lan. After feeling all the stories told by his son was satisfied to be heard. Jamil tries to talk about the problem of Mas Irul being told to manage a grocery store in Lasem Market, a kiosk that used to belong to Babah Ho. Of course Jamil wants to ask the opinion of his son, who has received a message from his mother, related to wealth owned by the Babah Ho family. Because according to genealogical calculations, only Melian is the only family or heir that still exists.

    "My dear, Melian .... Pak-e wants to ask ..." said Jamil who opened the conversation, as the three of them sat in the living room watching the television broadcast.

    "Ask what, Mr ...?" sahut Melian's.

    "After knowing that you are not the real son of Pak-e and Mak-e, does Melian regret it?" ask Jamil who would like to know the attitude of his son.

    "Repent ...?! Why should I regret ...?! Instead I thank Pak-e and Mak-e who have been caring for Melian since childhood tirelessly .." replied Melian who looked relaxed without burden.

    "But our skin is different ...?! Our eyes are also different ..." said Jamil again who still wants to know the attitude of his son.

    "Oh my goodness, sir .... Skin color, eye shape, nose shape, hair shape. We can't protest, sir .... My schoolmate is also there, his father is ordinary, his mother is white, his son is item .... Hehehe ..." said Melian who actually modeled his other friend.

    "But now Melian already knows who your real parents are .." Jamil said again.

    "That time Mamah said, I should stick with Mak-e and Pak-e .... Mak-e and Pak-e are people who have been caring for Melian since childhood, so Melian should not be denied, Mak-e and Pak-e are the real parents of Melian. Anyway Melian does not want to split with Mak-e and Pak-e .... Thank you, Mak-e .., Mr-e ..." said Melian, smiling at her mother and father.

    Of course there is a sense of trepidation in Jamil and Juminem. Jamil hugged his son, kissing his hair. A sign of affection that he so desperately craved. Likewise, Juminem, without feeling his tears had dripped on his cheeks.

    "Thank you, dear ..." said Juminem who immediately embraced his son.

    Then, while hugging his son, Jamil tried to reveal other problems. Of course, his son's problem. Although Melian has convinced himself that he still considers Jamil and Juminem as his father and mother. His aim so far, is simplicity and do good to anyone. Of course because Jamil and Juminem are villagers who have a simple background, and are kind and please help others. Property is not the goal in the principle of his life. Because Jamil always thought that property is only a deposit from God alone, which at any time will be taken by the entrusted.

    Jamil's opinion is true. History in his life has provided experiences that must be used as learning. When he was poor and had no children, suddenly there was a beautiful little baby that was given by people just like that. The baby is Melian who is now considered to be her real child. At that time, Jamil's economy suddenly changed. You can buy a sewing machine, you can buy a television, you can even build a house. But it was only an instant, because in a short period of time, the house his entire side was charred. It must be because of God's permission.

    But apparently, God has given better to Jamil and Juminem and his son. Unexpectedly, unexpectedly, he actually got a bigger and nicer house replacement. Who else would have given all these things, if not for the power of God alone. Jamil is very grateful for all of that.

    But when he had to convey the truth, tell the truth to his son, Jamil did not want to cover up the facts. Jamil does not want to lie to Melian who has been declared his own son. Then it's time Jamil had to tell me everything.

    "Darling .... Yesterday when we stopped by the Lasem Market, Mr-e asked someone I was sure he was good .... His name is Mas Irul. He used to be a confidant of Engkong's" Jamil said to try to guard his son's attitude. In the world of education this kind of thing is called the term assessment diagnosis.

    "What's the matter, sir?" ask Melian.

    "O yes ..., Mas Irul what story, Kang ...?" Juminem also wanted to know what was being talked about.

    Jamil was silent for a moment. Just glide for a moment to the ceiling. There is actually a sense of not wanting to convey. But already talking. Want to not have to be told.

    "Mas Irul complained ..." said Jamil, who was silent.

    "Why, Kang ...?!" ask Juminem.

    "Mas Irul is sad? What is Mas Irul like ...?" ask Melian.

    "Mas Irul was his employee Engkong .... The guy is skinny, mbladus, dirty, his clothes are not dirty, never copy .... He helps you serve buyers and deliver orders to buyers' homes, from morning to evening. The Engkong store used to be very in demand. Customers from everywhere. His work is very busy. Including delivering rations of milk and basic food to Mak-e's house for Melian's eating needs ...." Juminem explained.

    "Ooo ...." Melian gawking. So he said, "Means Mas Irul knows Mamah, yes ...?" ask Melian suddenly.

    "Should have known .... Kan help at kiosk crank ..., in market .... So, yes definitely know Cik Lan and know Melian .." replied his mother.

    "Kok ..., Melian to meet Mas Irul, yes .... Want me to ask about Mamah ..." said Melian who was curious.

    "It's prosperous, Kang ..." Juminem said.

    "But yesterday it was a story .... Mas Irul did not feel at home.., wanted to stop working at the kiosk .... Yesterday said you wanted to come to work for me ..." Jamil said to his wife's son.

    "Well, why?" ask Juminem.

    "Mas Irul was working at Babah Ho's stall, Engkong Melian, but now it was his brother who was in Semarang. The pay is not much, but if anything happens it is always scolded .... That's why he doesn't feel at home." Jamil explained to his wife.

    "Lhoh ..., that's Babah Ho's stall ...? Why is it controlled by his brother? Then, means all of Babah Ho's property is controlled by his brother?" ask Juminem.

    "I don't know .... Of course that can answer Mas Irul ..." replied Jamil.

    "But what should have been the legacy of Melian .... That's right Melian, the only surviving Babah Ho family, who still has blood ties ..." Juminem's unwilling sergeant.

    "I don't know, Jum .... We all don't know .... Brother Babah Ho is a lot .... There are those in Semarang, in Kudus, in Jakarta, there are even those outside Java .... We used to know, at the time of Cik Lan's death, many of his brothers from everywhere were gathered at Babah Ho's house .... So we don't interfere, we have nothing to do with it, Jum .." Jamil reminded Juminem, his wife.

    "But Melian is still there .." - Juminem.

    "Melian was a child .." Jamil said.

    Juminem. He feels wrong. Even his words may be wrong. But already spoken and accompanied by his son.

    "It's okay, Mommy .... I was not given an inheritance no problem .... The important thing is that I am comfortable with Pak-e and Mak-e .... We didn't bring the treasure to death, did we, sir? As Mr-e said .... If indeed it is a family inheritance, requested by his brothers Engkong, yes let it ..." said Melian who legowo accept the reality.

    "Yes, dear .." said Jamil, who again stroked his son's head. What a noble word his son. But it just made tears come out of his pelupukannya. Jamil is proud, but also pitying his son. His suffering has no end. Always suffering from cruelty. Jamil remembers very well, how he was with his wife who carried Melian, once expelled by his brothers in front of Babah Ho's house. What a painful treatment.

    "Melian also does not want to go back to Lasem sales in the market, really .... Melian would rather live in Kampung Naga .... Lots of friends and fun." added Melian.

    "That means Melian won't take care of Engkong's trade, right ...?" jamil asked to convince.

    "No .... Melian didn't want to fuss with anyone else. Let Engkong's trade be taken care of by others. In the care of those who take their property Engkong .... Melian does not want. The important thing is that Pak-e and Mak-e want to take care of Melian, I'm happy" said Melian who certainly makes his father and mother smile proudly.

    "Yes, Honey .... Pak-e and Mak-e will definitely still love Melian ..." said Juminem who joined the party hugging his beautiful child.

    Jamil, who is proud of his son's attitude, is happy because his upbringing to not boast of property, not materialistic, can already be embedded in the character of his son. Although at this time, the economy of the Jamil family is actually very good. But that humble and not arrogant nature was already ingrained in Melian's persona. Exemplify the simplicity of Jamil and Juminem. And of course, Jamil and Juminem have won, because in the birth certificate, as the legality of child ownership, Melian is the son of Jamil and Juminem.

    "Terus ..., Mas Irul wants to work here ...?" ask Juminem to her husband.

    "I haven't asked her .... Yesterday I just said to Mas Irul to think first, because the place is far from his home .... Pity if you have to go. Moreover, the work in our place is quite heavy, not just sitting around guarding the stall" said Jamil.

    "Go to work with Mr-e only .... Let's stay in the factory, keep the factory Pak-e .... There are a lot of empty rooms there .." Melian said.

    "Yes, Kang .... Poor it Mas Irul .... I'm sure the employer was stingy ..." added Juminem.

    "Yes .... Tomorrow if Pak-e sends the goods to Tuban, I will stop by to offer to Mas Irul .... Hope you will." replied Jamil.

    Melian smiling. There is a wish expected of a Mas Irul. He wanted to know a lot about his family.