Ryanthi: Sweet Cake, Bitter Reality
● TWO : As Hard as a Rock

Incidentally, the weather was very sunny that morning. The sun is shining. Finished drying the laundry, Farida immediately rolled out a mattress wet with Ryanthi urine. "Hopefully the weather remains bright until the mattress is dry" Farida murmured, exhaling with complaints. He was really tired that day. Farida wants to rest for a while, while waiting for Ryanthi to return from school.

However, just as Farida was about to enter, suddenly someone called out to her. "I see from yesterday, Mama Riry often hangs the mattress."

Farida immediately looked over. Mama Riry was a call for her at that place. There, mothers are called by the names of their children or husbands, so rarely anyone knows their own real names.

An old woman came out of her contract. He sat on a wooden bench located in front of the door. The old woman was Bu Surtinah, but better known as Mbah Sur. It is said that Mbah Sur has twelve grandchildren from three children. However, Mbah Sur only lives alone in his rented.

Farida smiled politely. He was always friendly to Mbah Sur, although it was not uncommon for the old woman to irritate him. "Yes, Mbah. Lately, Riry was wetting the bed at night, ", Farida answered kindly.

"Whoa! It's big still wetting! Don't-don't, he also still likes to break into it," ledek old woman again with a very thick Javanese accent. Ngobrok is a term that means defecating in your pants.

"The right hand is Riry. Supposedly, before going to bed tell him to urinate first," continued Mbah Sur again.

Farida smile. He knew there was no point in refuting the woman's words, because Mbah Sur always felt right and others were always wrong. "Already, Mbah. But her name is also a child" said Farida. In fact, he was so lazy in responding to the old woman's words.

"Yes, but he wants eight years. Should've understood." Mbah Sur remained steadfast with his opinion.

Again, Farida only responded with a smile. He nodded politely. "I always advise him every day, Mbah," he said. Farida's tiredness will increase, if she continues to serve the old woman.

"I go in first. It just so happens that there is an order" Farida said looking for an excuse. He immediately got into his contract. Farida did not want to respond anymore. For Ryanthi's mother, people like Mbah Sur are best avoided. If it continues to be served, it will only be a futile thing and make the migraine relapse.

This is what Farida did to her husband, Surya. He would rather go and avoid the man, than constantly disagreeing with him.

How not? Surya has brought a woman whom he calls a young wife. A woman named Maya, who is the new secretary in her office. Proudly, the usurper called herself Madam Surya Wijaya.

"Then who am I?" ask Farida to her husband. "I am the first wife you legally marry, not secretly as you did her!" farida asserted with broken feelings.

Surya does not defend Farida, when the wife has a big fight with Maya. I don't know what made that guy so passive. He forgot all about his love for Farida.

Some time before, Surya had been caught cheating with one of his coworkers. Farida still forgave the man and acted normally. But not this time. The reason, because Surya brought Maya to their home.

"I don't want to stay on one roof with your new pet! Please enjoy your happiness! You and that cheap lady are the same!" farida was furious when she decided to leave the house.

"Then, I wanted you guys to be able to stay here together," Surya hoped.

"Cuih! You think you are a king who can keep his queen and concubines in one kingdom? I can't stand it, because every night you have to hear strange noises you guys make!" farida's toilet with explosive emotions.

Surya was forced to let go, because Farida insisted on getting out of the house. That guy is actually very sad. Moreover, because Farida brought with her their only puppet princess, Ryanthi.

However, Farida realizes that she is holding Ryanthi's hand. He should always look strong in front of the little girl. Farida just wanted to set an example to the princess, how a woman should behave even though she is on the verge of death.

To this day, Farida always gives the same advice to her little girl. At every turn, she tries to educate Ryanthi to become an independent, strong, strong woman.

"Listen, Son. Even though we are women, we must not be weak. Do not make tears your friend. No matter how much pain you feel, remember to get up and think. Find a solution, not wail."

"Mom knows, at this time you can not understand speech or everything that has happened to us. However, you definitely understand when Mom says don't be weak let alone give up! Never bow your head, in front of anyone who has dared to hurt you! Remember, you will always be with you." Farida placed her palm on Ryanthi's chest.

Ryanthi smiled sweetly while clasping her mother's hand. "I knew. Other than God, there is a Mother who will always protect me" said little Ryanthi who sounded so innocent. He looked gently at Farida. His black irises looked radiant, like a drop of water on a leaf when exposed to the sparkle of sunlight. So soothing to Farida's hot heart.

"Mother will always be with me, right?" ask Ryanthi plain.

Farida looked at the little boy. She could have parted with her little angel. Ryanthi is like a foot that always makes itself stand up straight. Ryanthi is a hand, which has made him able to create a beautiful work of art. Ryanthi is also the chanting of prayers in every Farida prostration. All the best is for him, Ryanthi.

"Please promise me that you will be with me at all times, even when I grow up and fly away through the clouds. I want to get on a plane." Ryanthi smiled broadly.

An ideal in the girl, when she wants to go to school abroad. Yes, at first it was a Farida's great hope. He always said that he wanted Ryanthi to continue his education abroad.

I don't know what it's going to be like, but Farida always says the best prayer for the little girl she raised alone. Not because I want to accept the favor. Farida only wants Ryanthi to become a strong and independent woman, with an open mind.

Farida just hopes to last longer, at least until the little girl grows up and can take care of herself. Until Ryanthi understands and can live life without having to hold on to her mother's hand again.

"Mommy loves you very much. I realize that all this time always be hard and not infrequently make you feel different. However, life is not always friendly with our beautiful expectations. There are times when he betrays you and destroys you mercilessly" Farida said. "Mother is just preparing yourself to face the rigors of destiny."

"Are you not going to see us again, Mom?" ask Ryanthi plain. He looked at the mother. Highlight matany looks hopeful.

"No," Farida replied firmly. "Never think about it. Your father will never look for us. Fight it yourself, son. Don't expect too much from anyone. There is no one you can truly rely on, other than yourself" the woman said.

Ryanthi. He was trying to understand what Farida was saying. Over time, the longer Ryanthi understands the condition of his father and mother. What happened to them was a parting that did not really need to happen.

Eighteen years have passed. Ryanthi begins to forget, the figure of the man she used to call 'father'. What's his face like now? Does he have a lot of wrinkles? Did his hair start to gray? If they cross paths on the street, will Surya be able to recognize them?

Ryanthi, don't want to think about that anymore. For him, he had enjoyed life with his mother. The girl needs no other. Farida's prayers and support are everything. It was all like a sword and a shield that would protect itself on the battlefield.

Ryanthi has matured enough to be able to take a stand. He was living his life in a situation like this. Ryanthi doesn't want to complain or blame fate. He knows, God has written the life line of each of his people in their own way.

"Whatever happens, no matter what, I'll always be by your side. Mother will always be present, whenever you need a hug when the air is cold. I will always prepare this lap, as your bed. Never be anxious, let alone afraid. Face life with courage, for you are Ryanthi. You're the daughter of a Farida, who is of a stern character beyond a rock."