Possibly Back?
Chapter 3 The Dress of Lebaran
Man can only hope that God will decide...
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Three months later
Rena looked pensively behind the window of her house. He enjoyed the darkness that now began to cover the earth while staring at two little hearts that are now sleeping soundly. Wait for the rain that falls from the sky along with the caress of the wind coming from the electric fan that lights up next to his bed.
Haikal, the youngest son of Rena, is now 6 years old. Ramadan this time is the first Ramadan for him without a father after three months Rena officially bears the status of a widow. Ramadan this time also for the first time for Haikal to perform fasting in full, from Dawn until evening.
Alhamdulillah, in his first fast Haikal can perform this worship well. In fact, until stepping on 25 Ramadan, little Haikal only leaked once. It would be a great happiness for a mother like Rena. However, that happiness, must be tainted by sadness and disappointment.
How not, when other children the age of Haikal get a very special treatment as a gift to run his first fast well, mothers who carry out the role of a single parent only have very limited abilities. In fact, until now new clothes for Haikal and his sister, Hana, as mana exhibited his friends have not been able to buy.
Both of Rena's children did not ask. They seem to understand the condition of his mother who until now has not had a new job. However, still this actually triggers sadness, pain, anger, annoyance, and disappointment in Rena's heart How not, they currently still have people who are responsible for themselves. However, until this moment, do not remember buying clothes for them, considering they eat sahur and iftar with anything not.
Whether what their father's heart is made of, it turns out that the man holds firm to the agreement he has made with Rena. Rena was forced to make the deal, when she insisted on taking both of her children.
The agreement that Rena will demand nothing but the cost of renovating the house cost of Rena's personal savings of 50 million. I don't know when it will start paying. Or maybe it's because of other factors, it could be that his second marriage has been completely able to brainwash him, making him forget his responsibilities as a father.
Sometimes Rena thought that her desire to clean hard at that time to nurture her two children was a mistake. Because it means he has made both of his beloved children are in a miserable condition like himself.
Is she a selfish mother? Obstinate? Perhaps, if they lived with their father in the big house he built with his ex-husband they would not be miserable like this. They can spend their nights enjoying their favorite movies and choosing iftar as the day before the divorce.
The sadness and disappointment is now only able to express Rena in a writing. Writing was her favorite from a long time ago. She poured out the sadness and disappointment she felt in the form of writing on one of her social media accounts as a form of emotional overflow for her ex-husband.
The man who since the deal took place can no longer be contacted. Men who even when he was still a husband often block his cell phone number. Men who only care more about female friends, guardians, reputation, and relatives only. The man who had previously occupied the highest position in his heart even surpassed the position of his parents. The man he gave up his whole body and even his future.
All this time he harbored all his pain, hoping that someday the man's temperament could change. But hope remains hope. Hope that never gets achieved. Don't turn into a better husband. In fact, even being a good friend seems impossible. The man was now like an enemy to him, who he wanted to avoid, stay away from, and no longer wanted to meet until anytime.
Shortly after he typed the message unexpectedly some response emerged from his friends and previous students. The response gave Rena positive energy to rise from adversity. However, as if aware of his actions that have exposed his personal problems, he immediately decided to remove the writing from his social media account.
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Finished cleaning up the remnants of sahur's used food, someone knocked on Rena's door.
Tok tock..
Rena immediately opened the front door of her house.
"Eh, Mba Nita, enter Mba," said Rena to the woman berparas ayu who had knocked on her door.
That woman is none other than Nita. Nita is the wife of Bang Reno, her older sister Rena. Although, he is Rena's brother-in-law, but his age is almost the same age as Rena. She is also the sister-in-law of Lala, Rena's college friend because Lala is married to Diki, Nita's eldest sister.
"What's the Mba? Tumben's here early in the morning?" ask Rena.
"Mba just wants this love. This is the deposit of money from Bang Reno for Haikal and Hana," said Nita while thrusting two hundred thousand bills on Rena.
"What money is Mba?" rena asked as Nita offered the money to her.
"This is their THR money, as well as the gift that Bang Reno promised them if they were able to complete their fast well. The money was to be given to Bang Reno at the time of Eid later, but Bang Reno changed his mind. He wants to give the money now to buy a Lebaran dress for Hana and Haikal" said Nita.
Jesus, did Bang Reno and Mba Nita read my post, huh? Geez, I'm really embarrassed, but I don't mean anything like that at all. I just want to remove the burden on my heart, which is filled with sadness and disappointment. There is not the slightest desire for me to be pitied by others. (Think Rena)
"No need Mba, later," said Rena trying to return the money to Nita.
"Already, take it, no need to be embarrassed or shy. Haikal and Hana must be happy," said Nita refused the money that Rena wanted to return.
Before long Hana and Haikal came to Rena and Nita who were now in the living room.
"Tante Nita, Auntie, what's going on in the morning?" tanya Hana, Rena's eldest daughter.
"Tante wants to give your THR money from Om Reno. He said so you can buy lebaran clothes with this money" said Nita.
"Dress of Eid," said Hana looking at her sister.
"Yeah, we can buy some lebaran clothes!" haikal and Hana cheer almost simultaneously.
"Thank you, Auntie," said Hana happily.
Both seemed so happy to hear the news. Their happiness is contagious to Rena and Nita who witnessed the behavior of the two innocent children.
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Rena and her two children, Hana and Haikal seem to be preparing to buy new clothes that are so desired by both of them. However, before leaving Rena got a notification of whatsapp message from a number that he did not recognize.
Assalamualaik..Miss Rena, how are you? (Unknown number)
Wa 'alaikum salam.. Thank goodness healthy. Sorry whose number is it? (Bene)
This is Riska's number, ma'am. You still remind the first batch of mother students who were upset by this storm and trembled? Save yes, ma'am, (Unknown number)
"Riscus?" Rena started to remember the name Riska. Riska was the first class student of Rena when she taught at Pelita SMP Soul. He also kept the Riska number.
Oh, Risk. Now I remember. Riska Syahrini, right? Okay, now I've got your number. (Bene)
Thank you, Mother Rena is beautiful.., has kept the Riska number that shakes this. (Risca)
Ma'am, can Riska and her friends go to Mom's house? We are very happy with Mother (Riska)
Of course you can, Mother's door is always open for you. (Bene)
Thank you, Mother. Now, where do you live? (Risca)
Now mom lives in Grandma's house. (Bene)
Which area is it, ma'am? (Risca)
Do you remember where Mommy and Mr Rayhan got married? Mother's house is now close to the mother's parents' house, where the mother held the wedding reception Mother first (Rena)
Well, sorry Riska forgot, Mom. My mother's marriage was 11 years ago. I sent you an address, yes (Riska)
Yes, I'll send your address. What's the plan when you guys wanna play here? (Bene)
God willing, it'll be late afternoon, if there's no obstacle, ma'am. You're not going anywhere, are you? (Risca)
Actually I want to go with Mother's children, but God willing if the afternoon seems like Mother has arrived home. Uhuk.. (Bene)
Mom, Mommy Rena is coughing again? (Risca)
No, I sing (Rena)
Ah, I can. Ma'am, if you can know the youngest mother's child how old is it? (Risca)
He is now 6 years old. Wh why? (Bene)
Kebetulan aku lagi belanja dan ingin beliin baju buat anak Ibu (Riska)
Kamu baca postingan Ibu ya? (Rena)
his student.
Rena really feels bad. Actually he did not want, if his students know the dark side of his life. It's all his fault. He should be able to refrain from spilling all his sadness, disappointment, and anger on the father of his children to the social media account. However, what would be said all of that has already happened.
Yes (Riska)
Then thank you for your good intentions. You don't have to do that and thank God you have money to buy them clothes. So, you don't have to bother buying them anymore huh, (Reni)
Oh, Alhamdulillah. But, sorry Mom, Riska just want to give gifts to the children of mothers who have done their fast well. It's okay, isn't it? No offense (Riska)
Rena let out a long sigh, before she finally typed her message back.
Yes already, it's okay. Thank you for your good intentions. But, don't force it. (Bene)
No, Mom. Then it's y first, Mom. Riska wants to continue Riska's work first. Later if you want to get to Mom's house, Riska call back. Assalamualaik.. (Risca)
Wa'alaikum salam warahmatullah (Rena)
After the two ended their conversation, they also and returned to their respective activities.
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The afternoon after Rena returned from the market to buy clothes for her two children. He again got a message from Riska who said that he and his friends this afternoon so a visit to Rena's house.
Rena prepared everything. Starting from preparing small meals that can be served, cleaning the house and so forth.
After all, Rena prepared to take a bath and perform the Ashar prayer service. However, before his footsteps reached the bathroom a whatsapp message came through his phone.
Assalamualaik.. Ma'am today Riska and friends so a visit to Mother's house, yes, we leave from here Bada Ashar. (Risca)
Salam wa'alaikum.. Yes, I'm waiting and I've sent you my address.
(Bene)
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As promised Riska and her four other friends came to visit Rena's house. They brought a lot of stuff for Rena, the beloved teacher.
"Assalamualaikum.., "said them at the same time when they arrived at the page of Rena's house
"Wa'alaikum hail.. Come in," answered Rena
Riska and her friends also entered Rena's house without forgetting to kiss the back of Rena's hand. They also gave their luggage in the form of daily necessities to Rena, including cough medicine that Riska deliberately bought for Rena. It really made Rena feel overwhelmed.
Riska and her four friends enter Rena's very simple house. They were sitting on the carpet floor. Smiles spread out from their faces.
"At last we meet again, it's been a long time yes we did not meet," said Rena as soon as he sat down to join them.
"Yes, you never join the reunion" replied a red-hooded girl named Laela.
"Yes, how else do I never get permission from Mr. Rayhan," said Rena sadly considering the authority of her ex-husband who never gave her permission to attend such events.
"Hemm, Mr. Rayhan is really not fun, huh, Mom? Mending used to be the same Mother as Lord God," said Bae, a blue hooded girl who sat near Laela.
"Hus, enough more fasting! Don't beat Bae, Mom!" cut Laela.
"You're Laela, right? And this is Bae, Riska, Mili, and Sarah?" asked Rena to name each girl in front of her.
"Yes, Mom, that's right. Rena's top mother always remembers our same name," said Riska.
"Oh yes, how are you? Are any of you married?" ask Rena.
" Oh, Mom. Tuh, Mili is now pregnant young Ma'am," replied Sarah pointing to the woman next to her who could only smile shyly.
" Yes, Mom, the cravings are very strange, he said he wanted to meet Mom," said Laela.
"Eh, Laela don't do that dong, don't like to open the card," said Mili.
"Nothing Mil, precisely the Mother of his horror," said Rena smiling knot.
"Yes, Ms. Rena is beautiful, who knows your child will be beautiful also like Bu Rena, rather than cravings the Riris who misbehave moreover," said Bae I glanced at Riska
"Bae .., what do you mean ? Bae-bae again, right?" ejek Riska's.
"Campret, lo, Ris," said Bae while glaring, did not accept his favorite nickname played.
"Tuh, Mum. Bae rough talking, jewel ma'am, jewel!" sahut Laela smiled in memory of the school days that often got a jewel from Rena if the violence of abusive speech.
"All right, lo Lae, mo be the provocateur? Do I need to take another look at who used to make a frenzy of one class because of his typho that crossed the line. Nulis word 'fetch' the letter 'p' instead replaced 'b' was checked the same boy again. Imagine the sentence that should have been 'Dina picked up by her friend because of a misnomer finally became Dina di..," bae said by reciting a vague last word that made everyone there laugh out loud considering the incident.
"Oh, did you forget about it or amnesia? You're also the same about my work like that," said Laela.
"Yes, I'm so sleepy that I follow the error. That's it, who checked my duties, another bustle," said Bae who made the others laugh again.
"Mama" Haikal and Hana greeted their mother who was busy talking to her students.
“Eh, dear,” said Rena when she saw her two children approaching her.
"These are Mom's children?" ask Riska
"Yes" answered Rena.
"It's Haikal huh, ma'am, the smallest one?" tanya Mili pointed at the youngest son Rena.
"Yes" answered Rena
"O yeah, here! Mili has a gift for Haikal. Make Brother Hana also exist," said Mili approached the two children. Then, he took out two gifts in his bag and gave them to Haikal and Hana.
"False, Brother. Can open?" ask Hana.
"May, open it" Mili replied with a happy smile.
Haikal and Hana opened the gift at the same time. How happy they are when opening a gift that turns out the clothes that they want to buy but because the price is too expensive, they do not buy it.
"Yeaay, thank you Brother" cried Haikal and Hana at the same time.
The sight really moved Rena. Unknowingly tears were dripping down both corners of his eyes. It turned out that, after so long, his students who now had their own world, were still so attentive to him. In fact, for Rena themselves they still remember herself that is enough to make her happy.
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