
The sound of the car was clearly heard. I ran a little to open the door. Yeah, who else if it wasn't my husband coming home. Today we are in the land of birth. Everyone gets busy with their own business. Alan works in his office, while I happily take care of the house. These days, Alan always comes home at night. The work at the office kept him busy. But I understand that. As the backbone of the family, it is certain that he will do his best for our little family.
I smiled as he walked towards me. He looked tired with a suit draped in his arm. Her hair is a little messy too.
"Here let Ara bring me," I said, taking the suit and the bag she was holding.
"Thank you dear" he said, peeping at my forehead as usual. Then we came in.
"Bi, did Ara make tea or juice?" my many. He dropped his body on the couch.
"Just now" she replied briefly. I rushed straight to the kitchen. It didn't take long, about five minutes of the juice I made was already in the glass. I immediately carried him forward.
"In drink first bi, after that shower. Ara has prepared water for hubby to take a bath," I said while giving her juice.
"Thank you" he said, sipping the juice slowly. I smiled, happy as the glass gradually began to empty.
"Hubby's been praying Isya?" my many. Alan nodded for sure. I smiled seeing him.
"Not bored at home?" ask her while putting the glass on the table.
"Little," I answered briefly.
"Why don't you ask to pick up your mom, keep going?"
"No need bi, besides mama will have a job at home. If Ara's bored, Ara's gonna call Azka or Rizka."
"Hmmm, sorry hubby rarely has time for you. Once the project is through, Hubby will take you for a walk. Patience for a while," he said.
"Ara understands bi, hubby besides works for Ara and our baby. So Ara will always be patient" I said. Alan smiled and came back to kiss me. Then he went to kiss my stomach.
"Hey baby, what are you doing inside? Miss Abi no?"
"Mrind, Abi. Abi's tired, huh?" my reply mimicked the voice of a child.
"Little darling. For your sake, Abi will do anything," she replied as she continued to kiss my stomach.
"Bi, tomorrow Ara's going to the parlour, right?" my many. Alan lifted his head and looked at me.
"Who?"
"Self, tomorrow Ara will leave with hubby. Hubby picked up Ara again. Can I have bi?"
I looked at him expectantly. I miss the kids so much, they're getting bigger.
"Can," he replied. I smiled happily.
"Thank you, Bi," I said excitedly. Alan smiled as he nodded.
"Hubby take a shower first" he said, waking up and immediately rushing to the room. I took a long breath. Then, follow his steps behind.
I put the clothes Alan was going to wear on the bed.
I walked to the balcony. Looking at the moon covered in clouds. The cold wind. Now greet my face. Stabbing every single one of my joints.
"Darling, what's hum doing?"
I was very surprised when the burly hand was now coiled in my stomach. The smell of soap mixed with shampoo also burst into my smell. Something cold was stuck to my neck.
"Bi" called me as he kept pecking at my shoulder.
"I want a gift that was delayed a few days ago" he whispered right in my ear.
Oh my, so Alan still remembers? It's my fault I'm too busy with my own business. Forgetting my husband's wishes.
I turned my body. Looking at his net deeper.
"Can you?" ask again. I smiled as I looked at her face that exuded a deep desire. I nodded in response. His face changed drastically. I smiled back when I saw that.
"Ahh, put Ara down. It falls, Bi," I said when Alan suddenly grabbed me. I wrap both my hands around her neck. The beautiful flowers on her face were perfect. Will my son look like him? Such a handsome face, also soothing. I hope it's like that. So that this house is filled with the radiance of happiness.
"Have you looked at me enough, baby?" His whisper, it makes me stupefy. I smiled shyly. Until without me knowing, I am currently on top of the bed.
The smell of mint burst out as her breath greeted my face. I close my eyes. Letting himself rule over me.
***
Morning looks so bright. Mentari with a spirit greeted me. I smiled at him. Because it gives a warm feeling.
"Are you ready?" I flinched when Alan touched my shoulder. I looked at him, nodding for sure.
"Take off," he asked.
"Yes, wait a minute. Ara grab the bag first," I said immediately rushed to pick up the bag. Then we went straight out.
"Recured until the afternoon?" the question is helping me wear seatbelt.
"Yes, Bi. Ara misses the kids. Oh yeah, later stop at the usual place to buy a gift huh, Bi?"
"Hmmm... If hubby can't pick her up, Azka's okay, right?" tanyakanya. I looked at him straight away. I was a little disappointed to hear his words.
"Can't hubby pick up Ara for a second?"
"Hubby will do it, but if...
I turned my face away, somehow I didn't like Alan ignoring me. I totally understand his current activities. But right now I just want to be with her for a little while. Just go home and go with him.
"Well, hubby will pick you up later in the afternoon. Don't be mad again, ok?"
I turned my body, looking at him.
"Promise?" ask me with passion. Alan nodded with a smile.
"Love you, Bi." I kissed her cheek gently. Then I looked back at the street straight ahead. I'm very happy.
Forty minutes passed, we had arrived in the Bogor area which was precisely in front of the gate of the Gem Hati orphanage. A place I always miss. Since childhood, my mother often brought me here. From that moment on, I loved this place. Especially the adorable kids.
"Ara down. Assalamualaikum, Bi," I said taking the gift I had bought earlier.
"Wa'alaikumusalam," she replied, I kissed her hand. Then hurry down from the car.
I rushed straight into the home. Meet the mother of the parlor, ask permission to teach in class.
"Assalamualaikum," I said into the classroom, where I used to teach.
"Sister Ara.," they all shouted and ran at me. They hugged me tightly.
"Darling, don't hug your sister tightly. Here is the baby," I said because my stomach was pinched. They also listened to my words. A little bit away from me.
"Wouldn't you have a baby grandpa?"
"Dear, baby" I answered, rubbing his head.
"Well, the baby can play with us later, brother Ra?"
I smiled while nodding. They all cheered happily. I was happy to see the happiness that was on their innocent faces.
"Sister also brought gifts. Now we learn first, brother love gifts for you. Wanna?"
"You sis..," they shouted in unison. I laughed at their spirit.
"All right, let's learn." I also brought them back to class.
An hour passed so quickly. All the kids can get out of class. As I promised, I gave them a small gift.
"Ara, haven't you been here in a long time? How's your husband doing?" ask Ms. Shanti, the owner of the parlor.
"Alhamdulillah good buk. This year Ara joined Ara's husband at Harvard, so Ara didn't stop by."
"It's a shame you never came here. Once again, you are two-bodied" said Ms. Shanti.
"Thank God, God gave us confidence" I said, stroking my stomach.
"Take good care of him, do not waste God's sustenance."
I smiled while nodding.
"Last night, someone again refused the sustenance of Allah. Poor pretty girl," said Buk Shanti, I looked at her in confusion.
"Lila, bring Seira here" Shanti yelled.
Before long, a girl appeared with a tiny baby in her cradle.
I got up and approached him. The little baby squirms while playing his lips. So adorable.
"Can big brother?" my many. The girl smiled while nodding. I took the baby carefully. Oh my God, she is so beautiful.
"Mom doesn't understand why so many people are not grateful. Wasting this beautiful gift of God," said Bu Shanti pinched gently the tender cheek of a beautiful baby in my sling.
"Maybe the person does not understand, if God's gift is precious. Is that right, baby?" I said while kissing his nose.
"Seira, what a pretty name. Like the man," I continued.
The sky began to turn orange. But Alan hasn't picked me up yet. My feelings are getting worse. My heart's agitated. I looked towards the gate, but Alan's car wasn't yet visible. Stupid, why did I forget to bring a cell phone. I cursed myself.
Miss Shanti, why don't I think about borrowing her phone. I got up and went to see Shanti. Suddenly I heard the sound of a car horn. Alan. I turned right away. But again I have to swallow disappointed, it's not Alan's car.
But wait!
Azka. Yeah, it's Azka's car.
"Sister, let's go in."
Azka looks panicked. I looked at him confused.
"Did Alan tell you to?" my many.
"Yes, let's go in" he asked. I was very disappointed to hear the answer. Why would Alan lie to me?
I got into Azka's car.
"Come on," ask me not to be excited. I stared out the window. My heart is really disappointed.
"Sister," he called. Ignored him. I'm upset right now. I breathe heavily. I was slightly stunned when I saw the crowd on the street. What's the matter? Why am I not feeling well?
Azka stopped her car on the side of the road. Without thinking I went straight down. I don't know why my feet want to keep going.
"Sister, wait!"
"Excuse me," I said, ignoring Azka who kept calling me. My heart keeps whispering, if I have to look over there.
I finally got through the crowd. I saw a car in the ravine.
Waitaminute!
I know that car, that's it....
"Ara..," I immediately turned my head when someone called me.
"Mother? Why is mom here? And..." I looked back at the car that was still in the abyss. It's pretty awful.
"Why is the car so similar to Alan's?" my continue. Then my eyes accidentally saw my mom crying while hugging my dad Arnold. I shut my mouth. I hope what I think is not true.
"Bun, why is mom crying? Why that car... Why Azka picked up Ara, why...
I remember what Alan said this morning. Alan said that Azka would pick me up. No. gabe. This is impossible.
"Alan, it's not Alan's car, is it bun?" I asked my mother. My head suddenly hurts. It's just a dream. Right, this is just Ara's dream. I feel something flowing down there. My legs are getting limp.
"Mother, tell me if this is just a dream. Tell me, mother," I said touching your arms. But mother even looked down.
"Police are evacuating Alan's body, mother hope you can accept this dear...,"
Nah! This is impossible. Alan is not dead? It's just a dream, just Ara's dream.
"Mother lies." That's all I can say. My head is spinning great. My feet no longer touch the ground. Everything became blurred, so that the shadow of the mother I could no longer see. It's just a dream.