Mom, Why Am I Different?
Chapter 10

"Assalamualaikum," I said while knocking on the door of Miss Santi's house.

"Waalaikumsalam," a voice came from inside the house.

"Eh Luna has come, let's go in," asked Miss Santi while holding Luna's hand.

"Sorry Mom today I am late, because I have to calm Luna first" I said as I walked into Ms Santi's house.

"It's okay, it's Luna why it should be calmed down," replied Miss Santi while looking down at my little princess's face.

"Luna today is Nek's birthday, but I don't want to celebrate Mother said in Islam there is no teaching to celebrate birthday parties, because God hates the attitude of fun-foya," obviously Luna while looking at Bu Santi's face.

"Yes, Luna's mother was right. What if now Luna ate chicken opor with Grandma, let's just say we are grateful to God for giving health and longevity to Luna and Mother," replied Miss Santi while holding Luna's hand into the dining room.

"But Ms. ..." I haven't finished my words Miss Santi answered immediately.

"Here, you better just work so that Luna I take care," he replied with a smile and walked with Luna.

"Thank you, ma'am" I replied with a slight bow.

Luna is a quiet child, and no wonder so many people like her. Luna's cleverness also made the people around her proud. I am thankful that God still gives my little daughter an advantage in her shortcomings.

"Mom, I want to say all my work is done" I said as I stood in front of Miss Santi and Luna.

"Oh yes, you wait here I get your wages today," replied Miss Santi as she stood up and walked towards her room.

"Luna here, honey, let's go home" I said, waving to Luna.

"Rani, this is your salary today hopefully enough for your needs and Luna," said Ms Santi while handing over a sum of money folded.

"God is so much ma'am" I replied as I opened the money that Miss Santi had given me.

"It's okay, just think of it as a gift for Luna, at least you can make her a good meal today" said Ms Santi as she stroked Luna's hair.

"Thank you ma'am, then excuse me first" I replied, kissing my master's hand.

"Luna's grandmother came home first yes," said Luna while kissing the hand of Miss Santi.

"Yes, be careful, yes" replied Ms. Santi as she walked to walk us to the door.

When I got home I looked confused when I saw some mothers and children playing on the porch of my house. While holding Luna's hand I also walked with a little running. Seen by me a birthday decoration and a clown and mc in front of the house. 

"Mas Niko," my inner self who was then watching Mas Niko was talking to someone carrying a rice box.

"Mother, Luna has a birthday party," Luna asked as she looked at me.

"You go into the room first, I want to talk to you, Dad" I replied as I opened my door.

"Here you are, Mas" I whispered to Mas Niko as I pulled her away from everyone in the place.

"What's wrong, just make a birthday you can't afford, let alone to make Luna happy," Hina Niko laughed sarcastically.

"Life is simple, just tell me that you have no money to celebrate our daughter's birthday" Niko said, throwing her face away.

"If so, why?" ask me with an angry look.

"It is better that you return to me than that you should live in deprivation" Niko replied as if insulting my current situation.

"I'll fit ..." I haven't finished talking Luna suddenly shouted.

"Dad! Luna had changed, " cried Luna to her father.

"That dress" I said, thinking as I watched Luna wear a fancy dress.

"Yes, I deliberately bought it for Luna," Niko replied as she walked towards the already beautiful Luna in her luxurious dress.

"O Allah, until when should I live with the shadows of my past," my inner being continued to watch over the happily smiling Luna.

For a moment I set aside my ego for the happiness of my little daughter. Slowly I started to approach Luna and Mas Niko who were already standing in front of the guests. I started to show a smile on my face even though it looked so forced.

"Lucky yes Rani, her husband is now rich," a guest heard commenting on my life.

"Yes let alone Niko who now looks very handsome," replied another guest.

"O Allah, if they knew what I really felt," I kept smiling as my heart and tears began to cry.

In the eyes of many people Niko is still a very responsible husband. Despite the fact that he's just a shameless loser. Event after event we have lived with happiness in front of the guests.

"Darling, now you rest yes," I ordered Luna who was busy with many gifts from Niko.

"But Mom, I still want to open these gifts," Luna replied as she turned to me.

"Then open the gift inside, baby," I ordered Luna, helping her carry the gift on the table, into the room.

After helping Luna bring gifts into the room. I went straight out to meet Niko who was sitting on the porch smoking a cigarette. While holding back my annoyance and anger towards Niko I sat down on the chair beside her.

"I warn you once more, never interrupt my life again" I said, staring at the street in front of my house.

"What right do you forbid me, if you know until now you are still legal as my wife religiously and stately," Niko replied while turning off the cigarette in her hand.

"In religion we are officially divorced, let alone you do not support me in a born and inner way for 5 years," I replied still while holding back my emotions.

"Well then from today on I will give you back to birth and inner life" replied Niko as she turned to me and smiled.

"You are completely out of your mind, you better get out of this house and never set foot in this house" I said, standing up and entering the house.

"I'll never stop to get you back in my arms again!" niko shouted as she watched me enter the house and lock the door.

I know Niko is not a quitter. He will do anything to get his wish. Including to be able to return to me and get Luna. 

"Hopefully what I'm doing is going to make him leave me and Luna" I said with tears in my eyes.