Muara Kasih Single Mother
Ervita's Sister's Wedding
Not feeling almost nine at night, Ervita and Pandu chat together in the Pendopo. Over an hour they chatted together, drizzle became more and more so and the rain was increasingly heavy.
"Already night Vi .. raining more and more, yes already .. thanks already want to accompany the conversation. Thank you so much for listening to my story" said Pandu.
"Yes equally Mas Pandu .. thanks also for the kindness of his heart during this time," replied Ervita.
"For every good that we do let it go, Vi .. do not need to thank constantly" said Pandu. Then Pandu took the umbrella that was near the Pendopo and then drove Ervita across to the house he occupied probably only about five meters away from the pendopo, but the rain is getting worse. So, Pandu waded Ervita to get to his house.
"Yuk, I drive you home" Pandu said later.
"I just run, Mas .. deket kok," he replied. It was also because Ervita felt sad with Pandu.
"Udah, come .. only five meters really," replied Pandu.
The man immediately surrounded Ervita and walked side by side with Ervita. Although only five meters, but can make wet and the head exposed to rain water can also be dizzy. With the road side by side and closer, with an umbrella covering both, Ervita tried to relax, even though his heart could not relax. It feels more palpitating with the figure of Pandu.
"Be careful, Vi ... paving is slippery," said Pandu again.
"Eh, yes Mas" he said.
Until finally both of them have arrived at the house occupied by Ervita there. "Have entered there .. thanks a lot well," replied Pandu again. As if for a few seconds, Pandu was still standing there. Still waiting until Ervita will enter his house.
"Yes, Mas night," Ervita replied with a nod of his head to the young man.
Pandu replies with a smile and turns to leave Ervita in front of the house who still looks at his back.
The further the Pandu walk, then Ervita into the house. The woman said softly to herself, "You are indeed a good figure, Mas. Where today there are youth who think that love is guarding and not damaging. I pray that you get the best soul mate who can accompany you and fill each other. Amen."
It was a sincere prayer from Ervita. Yes, for him Pandu is a good male figure and deserves the best life companion. Hopefully, the wound in the young man's heart will heal soon and Pandu can open his heart to start a new relationship. Really, Ervita expects Pandu will soon be happy.
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The next day ....
Today begins Ervita by taking care of Indira first. Ervita familiarizes the good habit to her daughter is to wake up and keep bathing. Ervita looks painstaking in taking care of Indira alone.
"Brush teeth yes Indi .. right now the teeth are many. Must brush your teeth, so that the teeth are not eaten by germs," said Ervita who wants to brush Indira's teeth.
"Ginyi uman ... Didi Teeth?" ask her so funny.
"Yes, if not a toothbrush, later Indi's teeth can have germs, can make toothache. Yuk, rub his teeth first. Hc ...."
"Today Mother is still packing for incoming buyers. Indi later matein Mommy huh? Don't cry," Ervita's pinta now to her son.
"Yes yes," replied Indi by still chewing her food.
After breakfast together, Ervita began working with while watching Indira who was watching her favorite cartoon on television. Sometimes Ervita also sang, answered Indi's questions, sometimes also worked and while doing others. That's single mom, all done alone. Home affairs, children, to make a living must be done alone. Can't expect help from others.
Until noon, there was a ringing call coming from his phone, and Ervita began to shift who called him now.
"Wind."
Ervita frowned when she saw the name of her best friend who was now calling her. Ervita immediately shifted the green phone icon there.
"Yes, hello Susi ... What's wrong?" ask Ervita.
"Vi ... is still in Jogja right?" ask Lusi. It was also a long time ago that Ervita and Lusi were not related to each other. Just to see whatsapp update status only.
"Yes, is there still?" reply Ervita again.
"Look, Vi .. I'm just telling you. You can't go back to Solo, to your house" replied Lusi.
When hearing the word back to Solo, to be honest Ervita became worried. He had never been to Solo for a long time. For him Solo who was his hometown became a sad place for him, the beginning of all his suffering. So, after looking for Firhan with a Mother and Child Health book and USG photos, never again for Ervita to set foot in Solo City.
"Remain to Solo, Lus? I'm no longer welcome there," Ervita replied later.
Then, Lusi began to answer again through the phone call. "Your sister, Mei .. is proposing and she's getting married in two weeks. So, don't you want to be present at your own sister's wedding?"
Hearing what Lusi said, Ervita's eyes glazed over. I didn't expect her little sister to get married. Of course as a sister, she felt so happy. Very happy because Ervita loves Mei sincerely. However, if she returns home, Ervita is still afraid of her parents' anger. Remembering how his Father said so that he would not show his face again in front of him.
"Where's Lus?" ask Ervita again.
"People Surabaya, Vi .. they are taaruf. So, just get married."
Ervita really did not expect that her sister decided to taaruf. Ervita really hopes that her sister's marriage will always last and be happy. Many couples also find happiness through the taaruf path. May is one of them. Although her sister is now only 20 years old, but if it is her way to marry young and do taaruf, Ervita did not mind. Instead, hope his sister's household will be happy.
"If you can go home Vi .. will attend your own sister's wedding. Not wrong ... later with me if you want," replied Lusi later.
Ervita who had almost cried could only sigh deeply, "I think about Lus .. later if I want to come, I call again."
It feels like coming back to Solo, just attending his sister's wedding. But Ervita was still afraid of her father. It is possible that his return will be welcomed or just become a flower of conversation (lips - in Javanese) for parents, neighbors, and guests who attended the wedding day of his sister later. It felt, Ervita did not want to ruin her brother's happiness.