NIGHT BUTTERFLY
#169
"Assalamualaik." There was a sound of greeting from outside the house. Master Izzul Islam who was in the living room enjoying a cup of coffee turned his head. He smiled as Farida and Rayhan stood on the porch. He soon got up and found both.
"Waalaikum greetings, come on in, Dik," said Master Izzul Islam. Farida and Rayhan smiled. They are hesitant to enter. They pull each other in first. Seeing that, Master Teacher Izzul Islam shook his head.
"You guys why the hell. Just like someone else. Come on in" said Master Izzul Islam. They both finally came in. They were immediately invited to sit in the living room by Master Izzul Islam.
"When you return," asked Master Izzul Islam after the two sat on the sofa.
"Last night after the prayer isya', Master Teacher. We were escorted by Mr. Mustarah,"
Master Izzul Islam looked back.
"Dik, Dik Rianti," he called. Not long after, Rianti appeared. A smile immediately seemed to expand when he saw Farida and Rayhan smiling towards him. Farida and Rayhan Langung got up and hugged Rianti.
"When back from home," said Rianti.
"Last night, brother,"
"Last night? But why not come here? Same mother?"
"Sister, Brother. We were delivered with Mr. Mustarah only. Mom's not feeling well anymore. I just say hello to my sister" replied Farida. Rianti smiled.
"Waalaikum wa alaihis salam" replied Rianti.
"Have breakfast?"
Farida and Rayhan smiled at each other. Master Izzul Islam sipped his coffee last.
"Come, take the sisters to breakfast first. It's already half-nine, I also want to go straight away," said Mr. Izzul Islam Guru.
"What time will it come home, brother," asked Rianti.
"Maybe bakda dhuhur. If I go home after two o'clock, my sister will not have to wait for me to eat, sister first," said Mr. Guru Izzul Islam. Rianti smiled. Master Izzul Islam rise. Rianti immediately approached and kissed her hand. After that take turns Farida and Rayhan.
"Farida, Rayhan, later if you want to meet his brother Rianti, do not have to wait in front. Directly in. Think of this house as your own home" said Mr. Izzul Islam before leaving the house. Farida and Rayhan smiled nodding their heads. The three then followed behind Master Izzul Islam who was about to go to the parking lot. Zaebon looks like he's in the car. Seeing Master Izzul Islam walking towards him, he immediately started the car engine.
Master Izzul Islam waved his hand at Rianti as the car he was riding in moved slowly away from the house. Rianti smiled as he waved his hand until the car disappeared behind the gate wall.
"Come, now help brother prepare food for us. Sister has cooked our favorite food, sambal mushroom recipe from mother," said Rianti while embracing the body of the two in. Farida and Rayhan who had still felt in people's homes, now their spoiled nature to Rianti began to appear. They wrestle spoiled following Rianti into the house.
"Loh, who is this? Whoa, whoa, whoa, that's so pretty." Farida and Rayhan smiled shyly when they saw Nyai Mustiani suddenly appear from inside her room as they were about to head for the kitchen. The two immediately let go of their embrace. They both blushed in embarrassment and approached Nyai Mustiani and endured it.
"When are you here?"
"Just need to, Miss Nyai," replied Farida. Nyai Mustiani smilingly nodded her head.
"Where is your husband, son," asked Nyai Mustiani. He turned his eyes towards Rianti.
"It's gone, Mom. There is an invitation from KBIH Bagek Ngempor," replied Rianti. Back Nyai Mustiani nodded.
"Mom's going to Nyai Arifin's house for a minute. There's a little business" Nyai Mustiani said.
"But I haven't had breakfast yet,"
"Here, the mother had breakfast with bread. The doctor said, for a while, the mother could not eat hard. Mother's digestion is still weak. But if you make mushroom sauce again, do not forget to leave it to the mother," said Nyai Mustiani. He smiles. Before leaving them, he poked Farida and Rayhan on the cheeks. The two of them just smiled in embarrassment.
"Come, Son. Take good care of yourself. And you two, don't be like strangers in this house. Meet your brother often if you have time" said Nyai Mustiani. Both nod. Rianti re-embarked the two.
"Be careful on the road, ma'am," said Rianti. Nyai Mustiani smiled.
Assalamualaikum," he said as he walked away from the three.
"Waalaikum salam" they answered in unison. After Nyai Mustiani's body is no longer seen in front of them, Rianti then takes Farida and Rayhan to the kitchen.
* * * * *
a man came out of a black sedan parked in front of the gate. He watched the inside of the house through the cracks of the gate that had not been opened. Another man who was still sitting in the car honked his car horn.
The gate sounded snarled. The man took a few steps back. Mr. Bayan is seen pushing the gate. He watched the man in front of him. The man smiled and approached.
"There's something I can help you with, sir," said Mr. Bayan.
"Is this really Rianti's house?"
"Really, Sir. This is her mother's house. Incidentally, Non Rianti just got married,"
The man was silent for a moment. He looked at his friend who was still in the car.
"But, Miss Riinya often comes here, sir,"
"If not wrong, I had heard my mother call, he said Non Rianti will come tomorrow to visit Sulastri's mother who is sick," said Mr. Bayan. The man stepped towards his friend. After talking for a while, he went back to see Mr. Bayan. He pulled out a white envelope from behind his jacket.
"Then, I leave this as a father to Miss Rianti" said the man, giving the envelope to Mr. Bayan. Mr. Bayan nodded. In his eyes the letterhead was no stranger to his eyes. He stared at the man in front of him.
"Then I say goodbye, sir. Thank you" said the man, shaking Bayan's hand. Mr. Bayan replied with a nod of his head.
Mr. Bayan looked again at the letterhead on the face of the envelope. He scrunched his forehead. Suddenly, his chest was pounding. Anyone who receives the letter will feel the same way as him. Although the letter was not intended for him, but Rianti already considered his own family. Rianti and the Sulastri family are the most important and meritorious families in their survival. Like his family, he did not want anything bad to happen to the Sulastri family.
Mr. Bayan closed the gate again. He stepped towards home. Bi Aisyah who was seen coming out from inside the house immediately called out to him.
"Sir, are you resting?" said Mr. Bayan.
"Mom just finished eating and taking medicine. What is it, Mr. Bayan," asked bi Aisyah.
"This is a letter to Non Rianti" said Mr. Bayan. The letter was given to bi Aisyah. Bi Aisyah placed a tray containing empty plates in her hands on the terrace table of the house. He went back into the house.