NIGHT BUTTERFLY
#85
The atmosphere inside the large green house looks crowded. After isya'. In the kitchen, Rahini, Wahyu and Minang seem busy helping Munawarah cook. Bi Aisyah was still busy inviting Rayhan to play around in the yard while watching Fahmi and Farida play bicycles. At the guard post, Mr. Bayan, Mr. Ahmad and Mr. Mustarah, the private driver who was brought in by Mr. Sahril also appeared to chat at the guard post. The sound of keroncong music was heard accompanying the three who were enjoying a warm coffee in front of them.
Inside the house, Sulastri was still sitting on the living room sofa. Sometimes he checks Rahima who is recording the tasks he gave at his desk.
Rahima sighed and closed the ledger where she wrote. He then got up and stepped towards where Sulastri was sitting. It looks like it has evaporated a few times. After moving his body, he sat down beside Sulastri.
"Rahima, I entrust you to take care of the restaurant in the new location. You have to learn everything related to finances."
Rahima. He looked at Sulastri.
"Can I, Lastri. I'm not used to things like this. I can only cook. I just deserve to be a waiter" Rahima said. Sulastri smiled. He felt a scar on his face.
"Later to find an assistant. What is important is that you understand and understand, so as not to be easily fooled if there are irregularities. You have to learn a lot" replied Sulastri. He lifted his head.
"I'm asking for help tomorrow with the kids going to school. Tomorrow, I'm going to hang out and see Rianti."
Rahima. He is closer to his sitting position with Sulastri. He looked at Sulastri weakly.
"Please, don't go there anymore, Lastri. He can kill you," harapa Rahima with a fond look. Sulastri holds Rahima's hand and smiles.
"No, Rahima. I have to do it until Rianti accepts me. I still have a message from my late husband. What I am currently enjoying is of no use if I have not brought Rianti a smile to this house." Sulastri gave a long sigh.
"You don't have to worry. I'm sure I can do it. I don't want one day, Rianti becomes a bully in the company if he still holds a grudge against me." Sulastri continued. He paused for a moment and looked back at Rahima.
"I do not want this hostility to continue and will never stop if it is not tried to be corrected. I'm tired, Rahima. I want to enjoy life in peace with my family. I have to bring Rianti as part of my happiness" Sulastri said. Rahima nodded back. Hearing Sulastri's words, he felt he could no longer prevent Sulastri's wishes. Rahima nodded her head.
"I'm just saying, ask the guards for help if you feel Rianti is putting your life at risk. I can't see if you're treated like yesterday" Rahima said. He looks to rub the end of his eyes. Sulastri smiled. He grabbed Rahima's body and then hugged her.
"Pray that everything will go well according to our wishes" Sulastri said. He rubbed Rahima's back.
"I'm going to rest first. Bring your friends to dinner together in the yard" Sulastri said.
"Aren't you eating?" ask Rahima. Sulastri. He shook his head.
"I'm still full. I was so sleepy Rahima," Sulastri said as she yawned.
"Please, just put the food on the dinner table. Later if I'm hungry, I'll eat" said Sulastri. He then stepped into his room. Rahima stared silently at Sulastri until she could no longer be seen behind the closed door. He immediately got up and stepped out.
Arriving in the room, Sulastri immediately took ablution water. After that, with his solemn' he began to berakbir.
* * * * *
Cloudy seen gathering at the masjrik. Morning sunlight that is usually bright emits yellowish light, no longer visible because of the thick black clouds. The breeze of the morning like carrying the smell of rain from the north. Only small birds were heard that started flying around. Shortly thereafter, raindrops began to be heard above the leaves of the tree.
Sulastri still enjoys a cup of coffee made by Rahima on the table on the terrace of the house. Small pots of various ornamental flowers hanging on the porch of the house seem to sway to and fro in the wind.
The smell of the soil that came out was hit by a drizzle of rain, reminding Sulastri of the rural atmosphere he had long left behind. He misses both his parents.he misses the hometown he left years. In the past, he had never thought of going home because of his apprehensive circumstances. But now, he has got it all. He wants both parents and their relatives to enjoy the success and success he has now achieved. One day, she will bring her children to visit her hometown.
It rained for the first time in early November. The cold atmosphere felt. A black sky with clouds fluttering gathered above the city sky. Not long after that, the rain started to fall. The entire house was so excited by the rain after a long time wrestling with the hot weather and the scorching sun. In the courtyard of the house looks Rahima, Rahini and Munawarah appear to be running around wet in heavy rain. From the terrace of the house, Sulastri smiled at how carefree they looked up at the raindrops that fell. Their joy makes their lives more meaningful. His ambition to get them out of their suffering was finally realized as well. Praise be to Allah who has bestowed upon him such a great gift that he can share with them. Although sometimes he regretted every lament and desperate moan from every suffering of his past.
Rahima is seen running around to Sulastri. Sulastri smiled.
"Come, Lastri. We're playing rain. It's the first rain. We should celebrate" Rahima said half-calling.
"Other times. The rain is long. This is just the beginning. Prepare me food for Rianti huh?" sulastri. Rahima. He shook his head. Sulastri is really stubborn. After what Rianti did to him yesterday, he also visited Rianti.
"I'm coming, yeah. The kids can't go to school today" Rahima said.
Sulastri raised both eyebrows. He got up and stood on the edge of the terrace.
"May, but the promise should not be yelled or cry," Sulastri said conditionally. Rahima. He returned a long sigh. He shook his head.
"Come, answer. If you scream and cry, you can't come. Ok, cry may, but should not scream," said Sulastri when he saw Rahima who was still silent gave no answer.
"Ok, I don't think I'll see. I'm just sitting in the waiting room. Afraid, I will be the one to beat up the girl," replied Rahima. Sulastri smiled and returned to his seat. Rahima then turned around and ran back to avoid the puddle in front of her towards the kitchen. Not long after, he again brought the bushel and placed it in front of Sulastri.
"Same as Mr. Mustarah. We're leaving soon. If we wait for the rain to subside, we will not be able to go to the office" Sulastri said half-screaming.
"Can't wait until tomorrow, Lastri," Rahima said. Sulastri shook his head.
"I don't want to procrastinate. I promised Mr. Sahril I'd visit Segui today. It just so happens that today will harvest pearls. Mr. Sahril has already told the staff there that I will come today. I don't want them to wait too long" Sulastri replied. Rahima nodded. He immediately ran towards the guard post and told Mr. Mustarah to get ready immediately.
* ** * *
Three long benches under the bidara tree look empty. Usually, his co-workers in the operational section always rest there while enjoying a cup of coffee during the day. But now, there's nothing to see there. Bagas threw his body on the bench. The breeze made his body heat start to cool down. The sound of waves crashing on the beach can be heard filling the silence of the afternoon, making him feel sleepy. Bagas turned his head when he heard the sound of screaming in excitement from behind. Curious, he got up. He saw his friends gathering under a singon tree. Apparently there is new info related to the company that his friends are reading. Curious, he approached.
"Mahsar, what is the news," asked Bagas while holding one of the short-bodied male shoulders that he greeted the Mahsar. He could not look in the direction of the announcement. The bodies of his companions that were in front of him, blocked his view. Mahsar. He smiles. His face looks cheerful. He shook Bagas' hand strongly.
"Our hope has finally come true. Our new leaders have policies that benefit us greatly. Educational and health benefits for our wives and children will be added and take effect immediately starting this month" Mahsar said. Hearing that, a smile bloomed.
"really? Thank God" said Bagas. He looked up and rubbed his face with both palms.
"We don't have to go to the health center anymore. Namira Bima Islamic Hospital is the designated company as the place where we seek medical treatment and health checks,"
Not enough to hear the story of the Mahsar, Bagas immediately urged to get rid of the bodies in front of him.
"Let's change. We also want to read this," said Bagas as he continued to walk forward until he was right in front of the notice board. Bagas started reading it. He almost cried out in excitement as he read Sulastri's autographed name at the lower end of the announcement. But she soon remembered that she was no longer Sulastri's husband. Suddenly he felt ashamed. He did not expect good fortune to side with Sulastri. His fate now hangs in the hands of Sulastri.
Bagas turned his body and again stepped towards the bench under the bidara tree. He looked down and laid his body.
He still loves Sulastri. He hopes to be together again. Fix everything from the beginning and there will never be another bad attitude that will hurt Sulastri. But hearing the news that he had married Yulian Wibowo, he felt that he had no hope anymore. She eventually married a widow from Bima who used to work as a cook at the company. He was already married when he found out Yulian Wibowo had died. If he had to divorce his wife, he was afraid that Sulastri would never accept her again.
While visiting Sulastri's rented house, he saw there were twinkles of hope from Sulastri's eyes when he saw it. He could see a look of disappointment on Sulastri's face as he introduced his new wife.
Bagas sighs resignedly. Sulastri is already his past. Right now he just misses his kids. But either way, he felt ashamed if he had to meet them, while Sulastri was with them. His status as a subordinate of Sulastri made him hesitate to meet Sulastri.
"announcement. To all employees of PT Aulia pearl to gather at the meeting hall. Marine patrols are expected to remain in their respective places to maintain security.Thank you"
There was an announcement from the loudspeaker in the main post of the company. Bagas. Upon seeing that there was nothing around him, he immediately stepped towards the source of the sound.
* * * * *
Sulastri looks elegant in a blue suit when sitting on a sofa in a large room with a blue sea background. His shoulder hair occasionally danced in the wind that blew. Her beautiful face, made the people who saw her amazed. Today, he had a meeting with all the employees in the pearl company. Both in the branch company in Bima and in the headquarters in the Segui area of East Lombok. Especially employees and employees in Bima, they can see Sulastri from the large screen prepared in the company hall. Beside him flank Mr. Sahril and Mr. Pratama.
Bagas smiled seeing Sulastri fixing the microphone in front of him. The Sulastri he now saw on the screen, was very different from the Sulastri he used to know. He looks so elite with his looks. He really seems worthy of being the owner of a big company.
Bagas pulled the plastic chair in front of him and placed it behind his friend. He chose to sit at the very back. He felt embarrassed even though he only saw Sulastri from behind the scenes. He hid his face on the shoulder of his friend sitting in front of him, whenever he felt the look of Sulastri's eyes inside the screen was like looking at him. He still feels ashamed. Sulastri who he had once expressed has now become his superior.
"Assalamualaikum warah matulli wabarakatuh," Sulastri said.
"Waalaikum salam warah matulli wabarokatuh," they answered in unison. Sulastri seemed to be breathing a long sigh. His eyes were clearly staring one by one at the face of the employee in front of him.
"Alhamdulillah. Today I can meet with all my fathers. I represent my late husband, Mr. Yulian Wibowo and all the company leaders say many thanks for the performance of the gentlemen. Without you, this company is nothing. This company is advanced thanks to the effort and sense of belonging from the fathers. Therefore, we the leaders agreed to make a new policy regarding the welfare of the fathers. The health benefits of fathers and families, as well as educational benefits for children, will be added starting this month." There was a loud applause from all the officers. Some people were heard shouting excitedly.
"Live, Miss Sulastri. We love you, Mom,"
Suddenly the atmosphere became boisterous with the sound of applause and live yel-yel Sulastri. Sulastri smiled and fell silent waiting for the atmosphere to calm down again.
"We have appointed the famous hospital as our partner to treat the fathers with the family." again a rumbling sound of applause.
"We will give our best according to the results of the work of the fathers. If the fathers of trust and the results of our pearls are increasing, then we will also be entrusted to maintain the welfare of the fathers," continued Sulastri.
"Ready, ma'am, "shout one of the feisty. Sulastri turned towards Sahril. Mr. Sahril smiled nodding his head.
"I guess this is all I can say. Congratulations on working for the fathers. Do not forget to keep safety at work. May we all always be given health by God. Amens. So, assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabaraktuh."
"Waalaikumsalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh," they answered simultaneously ending the meeting that afternoon. They disbanded and returned to their respective workplaces.
* * * * *
Sulastri turned towards Rahima who was walking behind him. He pulled Rahima's hand up to his level. He brought his head closer to Rahima's ears.
"How is my speech, Rahima," whispered Sulastri. Rahima smiled and raised her thumb.
"remarkable. Just look at how they clapped, ma'am," Rahima said. Sulastri's face suddenly looked sullen.
"One more time call me mom, you I fired," Sulastri said. Rahima smiles.
"OK, sorry. You're great Sulastri" said Rahima. He lifted his thumb again.
"Sir Sahril, we have lunch where," Sulastri said. He looked back.
"We're going to have lunch with all the employees, ma'am. They've been waiting for us in the dining room" Sahril said. He sped up his steps until he was beside Sulatri. Sulastri nodded and headed to the place that Mr. Sahril pointed out.