
Arriving at home, they immediately pack up and put the baby to sleep in their room, Their other children huddled to look at their new baby sister.
As approached his daughter's son, D,
"Well..Dedek baby will Papa name Hendri Agustin, we can call Dedek Hen ya.."
"Hey Dedek Hen....."
Sapa Vin and Eni compact.
Mar smiled looking at his loved ones.
Mar was still folding clothes when his Children were asleep, while As was preparing to leave for work.
"Ma.. yesterday I sent Salim a letter"
Say it before leaving for work.
"Letter?? what's the matter, Pa?"
Mar stopped his hand from folding his clothes and turned seriously at As.
"Yes..I'm asking you about the progress of the fire case"
Us.
"Well, if it's getting better, what are you gonna do, Pa?"
"Ma, it's comfortable, quiet and soothing, but Ma.. Can we live here forever?! Especially the future of our Children Ma, their school, their association"
Hearing As's words, Mar just silently sighed.
"Yes is Ma...I'm leaving first."
As kissed Mar's forehead, who then continued his activities of folding clothes.
After everything is done, Mar intends to rest in the room.
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3 Days from the time that the U. S. sent the letter.
"Excuse me...The post.....!!!"
The shout of someone from outside made Mar hurriedly look out.
The Postman was standing at the door.
"Excuse me ma'am, this is a letter to Mr. Asmawi"
He handed her a white envelope in Mar's hand.
"Oh.... Yes sir, thank you.."
Mar receives it and briefly reads the sender's name.
"Letter of Salim"
He said softly then immediately entered to meet As who was sleeping.
"Pa... Here is a reply from Salim"
Mar patted gently on As's cheek woke her husband.
As awakens and receives an envelope from Mar's hand.
Without wasting any time, As quickly opened the envelope in his hand,
"Read the hard Pa, I want to hear"
Mar chirps when As is about to read the contents of the letter.
He nodded, and began to read.
Salam As walaikum,
Reportedly I and my family here are fine as well as Kak Maryati's family are all healthy.
I'm glad to have a letter from you saying you're okay, and I'm glad to hear that you've added another family member, congratulations once again on the birth of your fifth child.
Oh yes As, regarding the news of the fire the other day, according to the news I read, the arsonist was arrested a few months ago, with some evidence in his hands.
and Akiyong has also clarified the details of his case.
I think you can come back here if you want.
So many letters that I can write, may you always be in his protection.
As ended his reading and turned to look at Mar.
Mar was silent, not knowing what to say.
"Ma...Should we go back to the city??"
As asked, looking closely at Mar's eyes.
"As far as you are Pa... I'll go wherever you go, and I'll recede, I'm sure all must be best for our family.
"Yes already then, tomorrow we take care of the school move Ana, honestly Ma. Here we can not live if only rely on my night watch salary, The children are getting bigger, here we can not live, it needs everything the best."
He hugged Mar.
Mar asked, looking up at As.
"As for Ma, maybe we hitchhike first in Bak's house, before I get a job, then we contract a house"
Answer As, Mar nodded.
The next day, the next,
As drove Ana to school and took care of Ana's school transfer papers.
While Mar was packing.
Vin and Eni watch as Mar packs up to Mar.
"Ma..we want to move house??"
Ask them plain.
"Yes dear..we will return to the same house yai nyai, you guys happy??"
"Yeaaayyy.. happy Ma...When do we go home Ma...??"
Ask them again.
"After the school business ayuk Ana finished, maybe tomorrow maybe the day after tomorrow"
Vin and Eni jump up and down and can't wait to see their grandparents.
By Night, the,
Before I leave for work,
"Ma...do you mind if our lives are like kittens like this?"
Said As stroking Mar's head.
"Pa... I'm okay, from childhood I'm used to living hard, my mentality is as strong as steel.don't worry about it.."
Mar kissed the palm of As while smiling widely.
As relieved to hear that from Mar, he was so proud to have a wife like Mar.
"Thank You Ma....You're the strongest and greatest woman I've ever met.."
"Udah Pa?? is that all right??"
Tanya Mar nudged her shoulders at As.
"I mean??"
He looked at Mar confused.
"Yes...I'm in the eyes You're just Terrrkakat and Terrrhebat Aja huh??"
Mar glared at her husband.
"Oh.that's it?? you are TERRRHEBAT...TERRRSTRONG.and certainly TERRRRCANTIK darling.."
As hugged Mar who was laughing.
"Yes, I work first yeah.well at home baby..."
Pamit As to Mar, do not forget As approached one by one his son kissed their forehead alternately.
At work, at,
"Sir...I want to talk to you for a second?"
Tanya As approached Pak Kapitan who was sitting resting.
"Speaking?? what's As About?"
Ask the curious Captain.
"Look sir, I'm going to quit my job"
As's story certainly surprised Kapitan.
"What's up, why so suddenly.."
"Yes... I'm sorry sir, if this seems sudden, our plan is to go back to the City"
As's explanation made Kapitan nod slowly.
"When are your plans for home?"
Ask Kapitan again.
"Maybe the day after tomorrow sir."
"So tomorrow night you still come to work?"
"God willing, sir"
"Yes already..Then, tomorrow's your salary I give."
As nodded.
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