NIGHT BUTTERFLY
#58
Sulastri got up from his seat when the black sedan stopped at the end of the alley. He looked anxiously waiting in front of his rented house.
The rear car door opened, and before long Fahmi and Farida were seen coming out, after Aisyah who was holding Rayhan. Fahmi and Farida look carefree carrying their groceries.
Sulastri smiled as he shook his head. Her tears are flowing. She still can't believe she can see her children after what happened to her a few days ago. He felt like he was rediscovering his happiest times when he saw the smiles and cheerful faces of his children.
Sulastri. He did not have to wait until his children arrived in front of him. His feet were lightly about to jump as fast as they could. Sulastri could not take it anymore. He immediately ran while crying towards them. Mr. Sahril and Mr. Pratama could only look at him.
Fahmi and Farida gawked when they saw Sulastri running towards them. The two look at each other. Some of the groceries in the hands of both, they were loose and simultaneously running towards Sulastri.
"Mother" both cried with excitement. Sulastri grabbed both of her children's bodies and hugged them tightly. Both crying broke. Sulastri kissed the faces of both.
"Mother anywhere. Bad mom. Mother has left us. Mom anywhere," roared Fahmi while banging on Sulastri's back. Sulastri did not answer. She continued to cry while hugging her two children. Just let Fahmi vent his anger.
Sulastri rubbed his hair. Both of them looked thinner than before he left the two.
"I'm sorry, son. I left without telling you." Sulastri looked at the faces of the two and kissed them back in turn.
"Mother promise, I won't leave you again" Sulastri said.
Sulastri turned towards the child who looked calm in bi Aisyah's sling. Sulastri smiled and got up closer towards bi Aisyah. Fahmi and Farida continued to hold her hand.
Sulastri thrust both hands towards Rayhan who was struggling in a sling bi Aisyah. Rayhan stared at Sulastri for a long time. It was like remembering the face of the woman in front of him.
Sulastri smiled as Rayhan advanced his body towards Sulastri. Sulastri grabbed it and immediately carried it. He constantly kissed Rayhan's face and body.
"The pretty mother's son. It's big now you, son," said Sulastri. Bi Aisyah who was standing rubbed her tears in her embrace.
"Where, Mom. Bibik was desperate to find a mother," cried bi Aisyah sobbed. Sulastri did not answer. His cry further broke as he tightly hugged Bi Aisyah's body.
"Thank you, Bi. Thank you for taking care of the kids" Sulastri said sobbing. Sulastri took off her embrace. He then took bi Aisyah to the contract. Fahmi and Farida were struggling strongly in Sulastri's body. Both of them did not want to let go of their embrace. Ms. Trianti who was still standing in front of the car seemed to wipe her tears.
"Hasbi, please bring these things," said Bu Trianti pointing towards the items that Fahmi and Farida had dropped.
* * *
"Mom, we're going home. We'll be here again later tonight. There's something we need to talk about" Mr. Sahril said. Sulastri. Mr. Sahril nodded his head towards Mr. Pratama.
"Oh yes, Mom. Introduce, this is Mr. Pratama, he is the chief executive manager at the father's company. And this is my wife" said Mr. Sahril, introducing Mr. Pratama and Mr. Trianti.
Bu Trianti approached and shook Sulastri's hand.
"I'm sorry, yesterday I did not have time to attend the wedding of my mother and Mr. Yulian," Ms. Trianti said. Sulastri smiled.
After saying goodbye, the three left the place.
* * *
Time after time changes. Doesn't feel dark has spread to replace the light of day. After the adhan isya, Mr. Sahril and Ms. Trianti returned to visit Sulastri at his rented house. There were several large bags carried by Hasbi, their personal driver. Maemunah, the new maid who was assigned by Mr. Sahril to help bi Aisyah take care of Sulastri's children immediately headed to the kitchen to make them drink their guests.
"What is it, sir," Sulastri said as he watched Hasbi put the bags she was carrying near Mr. Sahril sitting down. Mr. Sahril turned to the bags and smiled at Sulastri.
"That's clothes and belongings of the mother" said Mr. Sahril. Sulastri frowned.
"dress? which clothes, sir. As far as I know, all my clothes and the children's clothes were burnt by Castella" Sulastri said.
Listening to that, Miss Trianti shook her head.
Mr. Sahril sighed. Hearing Sulastri mention Castella's name, his face turned moody and he felt guilty.
"Once again I'm sorry, ma'am. I failed to keep my mother in accordance with Mr. Yulian's mandate. I just never thought that Castella's mom would do it like a mom" Mr. Sahril said. He shook his head.
"It's okay, sir. It's all over. At the moment I am quite happy to be together again with my children" Sulastri replied. He allowed Trianti ma'am, Sahril and Hasbi to drink coffee served Maemunah.
Sulastri looked towards Maemunah and looked at Mr. Sahril when Maumunah completely disappeared from his sight.
"And related to Maemunah bi, maybe you can take it again.I do not have money to pay him," Sulastri continued shortly after making sure Maemunah did not hear the talk. Mr. Sahril and Ms. Trianti smiled.
"Mother don't think about Maemunah's salary. His salary from the company and mother is one of the most important parts of the company" Mr. Sahril said. Sulastri again frowned confusedly.
"I mean father?"
"I mean father, this mother is still the legal wife of Mr. Yulian Wibowo. Mother is entitled to all company facilities, because mother is also the owner of the company.so simple, Mom," said bu Trianti explained. Mr. Sahril nodded his head, agreeing with his wife's words.
Sulastri. After what happened to him, he felt unworthy of being juxtaposed with the name Yulian Wibowo.
Mr. Sahril turned to look at Mr. Trianti.
"Mom, take Hasbi outside first. There's something you have to talk to both mothers" said Mr. Sahril. Bu Trianti nodded his head and gestured for Hasbi to wake up.
Mr. Sahril took out some maps and a green envelope from it. Mr. Sahril handed the green envelope to Sulastri.
"The letter was written the day after the marriage contract. Maybe the letter had something to do with this map. The letter was handed over by the father along with these maps. It's good that you read the letter first, so you better understand what I'm going to say tonight" said Mr. Sahril. He sipped coffee in front of him. He was still waiting for Sulastri's decision.
Sulastri. Slowly he opened the envelope in his hand and took out a fold of paper from inside. He had not started to read it but his tears had already flowed down his cheeks when he saw the name Yulian Wibowo at the end of the writing.
Seeing that, Sahril got up. After patting Sulastri's shoulder slowly, he stepped out and let Sulastri alone.
Sulastri improved his sitting position. He started reading letters.