Figurant Wife
Thank you for being present
"It's okay, Ma. What was my mom's nightmare?" Tanya Divan was curious.
"Emh, no need to think about it. Now we better get back to sleep because tomorrow Mama has to work." Take Hanum while rubbing his son's head.
Although curious about Hanum's nightmares, Divan chooses to obey Hanum to continue their sleep again.
Hanum smiled at the obedient Divan and never denied his words. "Thank you for being a good boy." Said Hanum while peeping Divan's forehead when Divan was back asleep.
Hanum recalled his nightmare moments ago. Without feeling her tears flowed back as the shadow of her family cast her crossed her mind.
Those bad memories until now were very hard for him to forget. Although he has tried to accept his life destiny, Hanum is still a woman in general who is still carried away by feelings if you remember things that hurt him.
"Divan. stay by Mama's side no matter what." Said Hanum softly to Divan whom he already considered to be his own son.
Yes, after that day when the family dumped him Hanum was determined to lift the baby he found in front of his boarding house to be his son. The tiny baby who did not have a name and very dear Hanum at that time finally named Hanum Divan.
Although there are so many challenges that Hanum has to pass because of raising Divan to be his son, but Hanum continues to try to pass it. No Hanum cares so much about the abuse and mockery of those around him who assume that Divan is Hanum's biological child from extramarital acts. According to Hanum there is enough Divan in his life then his life is quite happy.
Fortunately, good luck was on his side because there was Bu Shanty, his guidance lecturer who trusted him so much that Bu Shanty struggled to maintain himself still able to continue college until he finally could finish study with satisfactory results.
Not only that, after college Bu Shanty even offered Hanum to work in a subsidiary owned by her husband who was in the city of Bandung. Of course, Bu Shanty's offer at the time made Hanum so happy and grateful that he could support himself and Divan with the results of working in a subsidiary owned by Bu Shanty's husband.
After working in a subsidiary owned by Bu Shanty's husband, Hanum also got a simple apartment facility for his residence so that he no longer needed to pay for the boarding for his residence and Divan.
All the kindness of Bu Shanty all this time will never be able to forget Hanum. Ms. Shanty was like a helper angel when Hanum was very fallen and needed a favor.
After a long time in his thoughts, Hanum looked at his son who was now sleeping in his arms.
"Divan, thank you for being in your life. Thank you for being a booster in every tired Mama. Mama believes Divan's presence has meaning in Mama's life. Keep going strong with your mom no matter what." Said Hanum softly and then kissed the darling of Divan's forehead.
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