ROMAYAS
Eating squid together..
Maya walks to the detention house after getting off public transport. He wanted to visit Romi. For months they have not met.
He waited a long time in the waiting room because many places were filled. So there's a queue for Maya. I can't wait to meet Romi. Hugging his only brother and family he has.
"Mrs Maya. We'll call your brother."
Maya could finally sit where they would meet. While waiting for Romi to come, Maya brings out some of Romi's favorite foods to eat together.
He looked left and right and several families were laughing, although one of their families was arrested for a criminal act.
But their smile is an immediate support and encouragement for the person they are seeing. Because they must be strong behind bars. To improve themselves for the better when they are free.
Maya sees a young man being taken in by two officers. He stood in front of Maya. Romi approaches Maya who has been embracing him.
"Romi..."
Maya shed her tears. Then sat down next to Romi who was also crying.
"Where are you going...? I miss the same as mbak..." Romi leaned his head against Maya's shoulder.
"You're not a child anymore.it's hard, don't be so sad..." Maya hits Romi's forehead.
"Apaan mbak, just met his sister already hit."
"Udah. later talk. We eat together. Ma'am kangen eat squid. So remember you. The mother cooked by herself. You try it.."
Romi saw his brother who now looks happy. There were a lot of questions in his head that he wanted to ask Maya. But he held.
"Later tell me all. Let's eat.."
Maya seemed to understand with her sister's gaze. He gave a plate of rice containing squid dishes that have been processed by Maya with delicious.
Romi devoured her brother's cooking that she hadn't felt for a long time. He nodded his head in a nod because Maya cuisine was delicious.
"Romi. I'm sorry I haven't been here since the judge sentenced you. My mind was dead-end. But there was a man who helped mbak. It can be like today."
Maya opens the first chat. Maya eats food in front of her. While Romi looked at his brother, he could not believe what he was hearing.
"Hmmm.mbak tried to commit suicide at the train station.."
"What??"
Romi widened his eyes in shock. Rutan's visitors turned their heads. Because of Romi's loud voice.
"Slow down your voice Romi!" Maya whispers looking at Romi.
"Do you think that's the one way to solve the problem? Then.. I'm ready mbak? Ma'am doesn't remember me anymore. I'm still my real sister. Don't do that again. I don't like hearing that."
Romi put his spoon, he seemed to lose his appetite after hearing the story of Maya. He really did not think if a Maya ever chose the wrong path.
"Let's eat again..cum it's good not. let's add more."
Romi stirred up the food on his plate. Maya adds a few pieces of Romi's squid plate.
"Then what happened?"
Romi kept asking with the continuation of his brother's story. She was so grateful to see Maya again.
"I was taken by the man to live in his house. His name is Pramana Dewanto. He is also a bachelor. To avoid slander in his village. Mas Pram married legally and religiously. Even after hearing all our stories.."
Maya looks happy to tell Romi everything. And it is being noticed by Romi.
"So you're married?"
Romi was smiling. He was happy again because his brother was still given the opportunity to live happily. And the man who's willing to accept Maya as she is.
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Seriate