Kampung Perjulidan Neighbor
Chapter 21

Erna who was panicking heard Bu Fira's words went straight to her mother's room.

"Mom, I'm awake, '' said Erna as she banged on her mother's bedroom door.

"Yes, what the hell is Ern, how noisy is that?"

"Said Bu Fira, Mrs Ratih died, '' said Erna panicked.

"Yes, God. Seriously you, son?'' asked her panicked mother who was also at once surprised.

"Yes, Mom, everyone's in a panic. Si Rani shouted in front of her house," said Erna.

Erna and her mother ran to Rani's house. There were a lot of neighbors there.

"You two are the closest house, the last exit" said Bu Nunung.

They did not speak and went straight into the house.

"Mother..... Awake, Mother. Don't stay with Rafi."

"Sorry Rani, Mom. I don't go."

Rafi and Rani's cries filled the room. All there was was was just staring at them with a sad feeling. RT gave the code to all of them who were there to let the brothers cry. After waiting enough, finally the body of Mr. Ratih bathed and buried. Local priests also attended and prayed for bodies with the existing residents. Although there are many different beliefs, but all still work together and compact.

The room of the house was already in the decor with the dominant color of white and purple. Ratih's mother has been put to sleep in the living room. All the neighbors attended and prayed, as did Erna and her mother who still remained faithful there.

RT and Rafi discuss where their mother will be buried.

"Because we have no family here, so I asked my mother to be buried in a public TPU near here. I've also been living here with Rani" Rafi said.

"Alright, then.I and some residents and RT secretaries will help take care of the funeral of Mr. Ratih," said Ms. RT.

"Thank you very much, ma'am." said Rafi.

Since then, Erna noticed Rafi had started to rely on receiving the departure of her mother. But unlike Rani, she looks moody on her mother's side. His face lowered regret and looked very sad.

The pitying Erna saw him like that instantly got up and approached him. Erna embraced him while giving him strength. However, Rani brushed off her hand by moving her shoulder. Turns out Rani did not accept her presence.

"Are you satisfied?'' he said in a low voice.

"You mean?'' erna asked not to understand.

"Because of you, my mother died" he said, staring at Erna.

Erna can only stroke the chest, not wanting to extend Rani's words. Maybe later he will be carried away by emotions. It's not nice to see because everyone is still in a mourning mood.

Erna immediately moved to sit from next to Rani to next to her mother.

"Mom, let's just go home." take Erna slowly.

"Well, why, son?'' asked his mother confused and surprised also, why at this time his son even asked to go home.

"I'm sleepy, ma'am." she replied.

"Nice with the neighbors, son. Our house is closest too." answered his mother.

Erna was forced to sit next to her mother back while leaning on her shoulder. Feeling annoyed to Rani because from earlier he glanced angrily at her. That girl who doesn't know what's wrong with her. Instead of getting emotional, he should just go home. The tent is already crowded with the arrival of Rafi's coworkers. It was midnight and tomorrow he would go to work.

Without reprimanding, Erna immediately went home. Go straight into the room and sleep. Do not forget the alarm has been installed so as not to wake up late.

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At four o'clock in the morning, the girl was already awake because of the sound of the alarm that kept bothering her. As usual, she tidied up her bed and prepared her work uniform. Erna headed to the middle room but the lights were still not on. Looks like his mother hasn't woken up yet.

The girl went straight to the kitchen to cook rice and took a shower.

"Yes, Mom? Erna took a shower again." she replied a little loudly.

"You're not awake yet."

"You are, Mom."

After finishing the bath, Erna immediately went out and looked for her mother.

"Mother just got home?'' tanyakanya.

"No. Mom just woke up." replied Idah.

"Oh, it means that I'm late to wake up" Erna said as she headed for her room.

After preparing, he went straight to the kitchen to prepare his provisions. It was fortunate that yesterday he had already bought grilled chicken from the market that night, so he did not bother to cook anymore.

"Erna, don't forget to eat breakfast, son" her mother reminded.

"Yes, Mom. Don't forget to eat either."

"Yes, Son. Today I want to help you next door, tomorrow is the funeral. Poor Rafi and Rani."

"If Rani says anything to mother, do not take heart. Diem." said Erna reminding her mother.

"Yes, Ern. You don't know mom."

The two of them sat down for breakfast together and the girl immediately decided to go to work.

He glanced at Rani's house for a while. There was the sound of crying from him. He must have lost his mother. Especially now that he and Rafi have no one else. There is still their father, but he is married again. Not necessarily to pay attention to his two children. Fortunately Rafi has worked and Rani well, although her work is bad but still able to support herself. Erna so think, whether after this Rani will repent or not.

Erna walked forward as usual to wait for the angkot. Nothing is different today, it's the same as yesterday.

Tin.....

A black car stopped right in front of the girl. Erna shifted so she could see if any angkot was passing by because it was blocked by the car.

"Er." erin."

The owner of the car is his father. Erna tried to relax and not be too pinched.

"You want to go to work, son?'' tanyakanya.

"Yes." answered Erna accordingly.

"Mending you work at your father's place." he said.

"No need, sir. Thank you for the offer." Erna replied casually.

"Don't be angry continue to be the same Father" he said.

"You better not disturb Erna's life again. Erna same mom is happy, you don't make mom sad," Erna stressed.

"I'm sorry, Son."

"I'm saying goodbye, sir. Angkot has come." he said while stopping the red angkot.

"Heart, son." said Heri his father.

Erna left and went straight up to that angkot with a slightly chaotic feeling. Huh, his father always made him think about it.

He is still Erna's father. But after he preferred to marry Tari, the girl seemed to lose one of her supports. Only Idah is there for her.