Muara Kasih Single Mother
Aqiqah in Solo
Crossing briefly from Jogjakarta, now in Solo, at the residence of Mr. Agus and Bu Sri is being held Aqiqah thanksgiving event for Baby Arka. Therefore, the baby Mei is male, so the number of sheep slaughtered is two. In addition, there were neighbors present and offered prayers and congratulations to the Mei and Tanto families.
"Good Ma'am May, her son is healthy, cute, and her cheeks are chubby once" said another neighbor.
"Congratulations Ma'am May, be happy."
"No need to procrastinate, later if it has been released ASI, make another sister Mbak Mei."
The words of the neighbors vary. However, Mei chose to nod her head and smile. Not putting all those comments in, although there are actually some comments that feel inappropriate.
"May, it's a little quiet. You eat first, Mother let the carrying Arka," said Bu Sri.
That is also because since last May including actively welcoming guests. One habit of people in Solo is that when visiting a newborn, they will ask for sow powder. The myth is that they don't have babies. So that the family also prepares the powder that will be taken by the invited guests.
When Mei was about to rest and have lunch, apparently there was Bu Yeni who came this time. The neighbor also came and congratulated Mei and Tanto. Although there is a bad past, but Bu Yeni realizes his mistake and wants to come every time Mr. Agus' family makes an event.
"Excuse me," said Bu Yeni with a slight bow of his head.
"Monggo, Ma'am .. please," replied Ms. Sri.
Honestly, actually the Ervita family in Solo has been completely sincere. In fact they also forgave Firhan as well as all his past actions that harmed Ervita's family. However, so far the good faith is only Bu Yeni.
"You visit Mas Bayi, Ma'am," said Bu Yeni with a smile.
Then Bu Yeni looked at the baby boy with brown skin. Observe her chubby cheeks, and also see the baby's face. Just observing, Bu Yeni was already smiling because the baby looked cute.
"It's funny, Mom. Whose name?" tanyakanya.
"The name is Arka, Ma'am" replied Ms. Sri.
Then Bu Yeni asked Mei, who in the end put off eating. "Normal turn or May's Caesarean section?"
"Normal, Mom. Alhamdulillah," he replied.
"Well, if it's normal, it hurts a lot, Mom. Hope you recover soon," he replied.
Then Tanto served Warm Tea, a snack in the form of Mandarin Bread and Solo Sausage. Afterwards Bu Yeni to be welcome to eat for a variety of goat dishes that all invited guests can take according to taste and portion of food.
"Erma's still in college in Semarang, Mom?" ask Bu Sri.
"It's working, Mom. Now working in Semarang as well. It's comfortable in Semarang, Mom," he replied.
"It's better in Semarang time, Mom. However, Semarang is the Capital of the Province, if in Solo it is only the City of Madya," he replied.
"Maybe, ma'am," replied Bu Yeni.
Then Bu Yeni enjoyed the dish there. Although uncomfortable, but Bu Yeni can carry himself well. In addition, the good reception from the Ervita family in Solo made Bu Yeni not need to rush. Until finally, after enjoying Bu Yeni's dishes was say goodbye.
"Once again congratulations, Ma'am Mei and family. Hopefully soon recover and also Arka healthy always," he said.
"Thank you, ma'am," Mei and Tanto replied together.
"Mbak Mei asked for a little powder, I knew that later Firhan and Wati could get a baby soon" said Bu Yeni by taking a little powder there.
After that, Bu Yeni went home. He gave a little baby powder from Baby Arka to Wati. This is just a myth and tradition, but the Javanese people in general still believe that powder can refuse reinforcements or maybe it can make people who have not been pregnant or have not been blessed with children can get pregnant for a long time.
Upon arrival at the house, Bu Yeni gave it to Wati. "Deady, used powder. Sapa know soon you and Firhan will soon be blessed with a baby," said Bu Yeni.
It is strange for Bu Yeni, Firhan has been married for over a year, but Wati has not indicated that she is pregnant. The more days it looks precisely the relationship of Firhan and Wati that is not tight and harmonious.
"That's a myth, ma'am," replied Wati.
Although the tradition is sometimes believed to be true, Wati only believes that it is only a myth. Some baby powder won't make her pregnant. It has been medically proven.
"Yes, I know. There's no harm in trying" replied Bu Yeni. At least try it first. Sometimes myths can become reality.
"We will have no offspring, ma'am," Wati replied later.
There was actually a hidden fact that he was covering up. However, this time Wati finally revealed that she and Firhan will not be able to have offspring. As a mother and mother-in-law, of course Bu Yeni became restless and also confused by what happened. What he did not know from his son's household.
"Can't you have children, Wati?" ask Bu Yeni.
All Bu Yeni could think of was that. Firhan should be biologically healthy. Given how Firhan managed to impregnate Ervita a few years ago. In fact, Bu Yeni knew this question sounded unethical. But it also feels strange. If Firhan used to be able to easily impregnate Ervita, why now it is with his own wife, Wati is not pregnant.
Not giving an answer, Wati was already in tears. It's actually a private matter of her home life. But in reality, it cannot be hidden constantly. At least her parents and in-laws will ask roughly when she and Firhan will have a baby and give the next generation to both families. Unfortunately, Wati could not constantly keep this secret. Because, when it is constantly stored, it feels even more painful.
"Wati," said Bu Yeni by rubbing her daughter-in-law's back.
Is Wati offended by the question? However, Bu Wati also knew that this kind of problem was so sensitive. Bu Yeni chose to wait and listen to the answer from Wati. What makes Wati say that she and Firhan cannot have children? Who is in such an unhealthy state here, Firhan or Wati?