Not the Ideal Husband

Not the Ideal Husband
Buying Gifts


Upon entering the room, Sofia's gaze was fixed on Wawan who was lying closed his eyes. Rahma's confession a few hours ago was still buzzing clearly in the mind. A little disturbing the feeling of who knows what it means.


Could this Wawan, this man who was closing his eyes that was admired by a Rahma. The girl is beautiful, smart also born from the family to be, then what makes her amazed at the man that Sofia alone does not feel interested in.


Still a question in Sofia's mind, why is it like people who love Wawan, including his parents. No matter how small Wawan moves, always noticed by Pak Yanto and Bu Asmirah.


"Where is sick? Taste it?"


"Where are you going? Let father take you in."


"Eat first yeah, mom accidentally cooks for 'aa."


The sentences were often heard Sofia from both parents since Wawan was treated. Is it so special in their eyes? but because of what? Because Sofia herself did not see the privilege of Wawan. There is nothing to be said, let alone treasure, not even a likeness.


"Assalamualaik." A greeting was heard as the door of the room opened, stopping the mind of Sofia who was wandering to find the privilege of Wawan.


"Greetings waalaikum," the unanimous answer from the people inside included Sofia who reflexively responded.


It turned out that Mang Dahlan and Teh Ai were coming to visit. They come not only bring prayers and smiles but bring with them the hand of "Make Kang Wawan to heal quickly. Let the gas sink again," said Mang Dahlan accompanied by a joke and put a basket of fruits on the nightstand. "What's the pain, Kang Wan?"


"Say typhus, Mang," replied Mr. Yanto who came after the arrival of Bu Asmirah with Dani. Dani himself chose to go home after a short visit.


"Thin? Oh, my God." Ai tea is talking. "Chealing soon, Mang Wawan."


"You don't get attacked by typhoid how oruh da Wawan, his work does not know what to find. Work until you often miss meals. Snoring is not, smoking is also not. Though mah just relax is important work done." Mang Dahlan pulled an empty chair to sit while his wife chose to stand beside him even though Mr. Yanto had given him an empty seat.


"Yes. Yesterday I found the supplies were still intact," continued Teh Ai. The woman immediately shut her mouth feeling that she had said something wrong.


Automatic gaze Pak Yanto and Bu Asmirah directly addressed to Sofia. Look at her eyes as if she was saying "look! it's because of you." Sofia snorted and looked away.


"Too diligent," ralat Teh Ai. "Looks like you can't make your wife happy, Mang Wan?" Ai tea laughed a little.


Pak Yanto confirmed the speech of Teh Ai while Wawan who was asked only commented on the smile. He did not have enough energy to answer the question.


"It seems like a long time ago, Mang Dahlan," said Mr. Yanto. He represented his son-in-law for permission.


"No problem, Mr. Yanto. Just rest first, the work is endless. Later also still part. If you need a loan while not working just say yes Kang Wan."


Wawan again smiled.


"Borrow what ari 'Aa. Kan Mang Wawan has a mistress." Ai tea interrupted her husband's speech.


Sofia who heard that immediately glanced at Wawan. A deposit? It was not that the money in the ATM he held was only three and a half million. The time to spend the money, which is enough. Not to mention the motor deposit.


"Yes, Wawan's savings are big. Ready to open your own convection, Mang Wan? Get well soon let it materialize."


"Father wants to look first, ma'am. Mommy wanna come?" ask Mr. Yanto.


"Emang Bu Lurah why, sir?" Bu Asmirah tidied up the seat that Mang Dahlan had occupied.


"Rahma said her blood was high." Sofia answered first. She looked at Wawan out of curiosity with her husband's expression when she heard Rahma's name. If there is something between them, Wawan's face will change. But what Sofia awaits is not visible visit. Wawan seemed relaxed when he heard the name.


***


After almost a week of treatment, Wawan was finally allowed to go home.


"Strong, 'A?" asked Mr. Yanto as Wawan got off the gurney. "If you're not strong let me be fat."


"No, Sir. Strong really," refused Wawan feel bad let alone have to be carried by people he respects.


"Just use this." Sofia appears in a wheelchair. While Bu Asmirah has come out first to bring the goods used during the wait for Wawan.


"Thank you, Neng," Wawan said with a smile. This kind of attention alone had made him very happy. In contrast to Sofia who responded indifferently. He let the wheelchair be pushed by his father.


In the courtyard of the car clinic Mr. RW and Mr. RW himself who was the driver had been waiting. The goods that Asmirah had brought were put in the trunk. As usual because it does not have its own car then Pak RW's car is the main loan. Mr. RW himself did not dispute that. Not paid is not a matter of the importance of the fuel just filled.


"Healthy, Kang Wawan?" ask Mr. RW.


"Thank God, sir, it's been better." Wawan always answered with a smile. Perhaps it is that friendly attitude that makes him loved and respected by others.


"Ready gas again dong let Pak Yanto and Bu Asmirah immediately fondle grandchildren," joked Mr. RW made them chuckle.


They also entered the car after helping Wawan enter first and ensure his comfort. Mr. Yanto sat beside the wheel. Bu Asmirah, Wawan and Sofia sat in the central cabin.


"Sophy!" the call held Sofia's hand shut the door. From the door of the clinic Rahma seemed to run over. "Have you done ...?" The sentence was not finished when Rahma's gaze met with Wawan who was sitting between Sofia and Bu Asmirah.


Sofia turned to Wawan, this was an opportunity to know the man's feelings.


"Yes, this is coming home. You still here?"


"Where is mother Neng Rahma?" ask Bu Asmirah to loosen her head.


"Yes, thank God you've gone, Mom. Tomorrow I can go home" Rahma replied with a stiff smile. His face was very obvious to keep the curiosity let alone see Wawan together with Sofia's family. But asking a lot of questions now is not the right time. "Sofia can I play to your house?"


"By atuh, Neng. Time can't." This time the answer is Mr. Yanto from the front cabin. Sofia nodded in approval to her father's words but after the car drove she regretted having agreed to Rahma's request.


The car drove away from Rahma who kept a million questions. So too with Sofia. He turned back to Wawan who closed his eyes.


"Do they really have a relationship?" ask Sofia in my heart. Somehow he began to feel restless when he found out that his friends admired a man named Wawan. Wawan's name is not just one in the village.