Tama And Ratna
100. Return to duty

Tama was laying down next to Aksa who was trying to open her mother's shirt. Ratna was lying down and putting Aksa on her stomach. The boy was whining because he was teased by his mother. Ratna should have suckled him and put him to bed, but Ratna pranks Aksa. He did not open his shirt and only let Aksa keep trying to find his pacifier.

Tama next to him laughed, when else could he see such a pleasant sight like this. When his wife and son laughed with him. Endless Tama is grateful to have been given a favor and sustenance of this magnitude. Having Ratna and Aksara was a great fortune in his life. His family is not just valuable to him. For Tama, this family means much more than her own life.

"Yes, baby, so sorry. Thirsty yes," said Ratna who eventually overthrew him makes Aksa there between his parents.

Tama also looked at Ratna who was focusing on Aksara. He occasionally looked at the fingers of Aksara's fingers, feet, and the condition of his son so thoroughly. From what Tama knows, Ratna routinely checks Aksa's health condition. She was not a mother who could 24 hours for her son, but Tama could see how much attention Ratna had given the Celestial Script half her life.

Tama sees Aksara starting to close her eyes and drown in her dreams while Ratna is not. Ratna was fixing her clothes and leaving Aksa to her while Ratna stepped out of the room. Tama looked at Aksa who was sleeping on her back. He looked calm in his sleep, his mouth constantly moving sucking the pacifier that was stuck in his mouth. Tama saw Aksa like looking for a friend and moved riled up, even starting to whine. Tama swiftly patted him so that the child could calm down again.

Aditama Aksara Langit, this child down the face shape of the Mother, round with chubby cheeks. Eyes are small and turn into a line if you are laughing. The shape of his nose is exactly like Dad including his gummy smile. The habits of his parents were also some that declined in Aksa. Lazy undressing when going to shower for example, or the activeness of the famous Aksara does not want to be silent even for a moment. Sometimes both parents have to be so focused, if you care a little, I don't know what will happen. Aksara even made his lunch scatter all over the table just because his mother was taking drinking water.

Aksara had gone back to sleep, Ratna had also returned. He was trying to break down and let go of his fatigue when the ringing of Tama's phone on his left left shocked him. Ratna grabbed it then handed it to Tama. When Tama picked up her phone, she walked a bit away scared of waking the little guy up. Not long after, Tama shut him down and approached Ratna.

"Mother..," call Tama slowly while preparing mentally.

"THE PLB?"

"Dad was assigned to lead the army to Timika. Depart tomorrow after dawn" said Tama.

"Mother anter yes," said Ratna.

"Not need papa. Mommy must be tired, right? Pity Aksa too" replied Tama.

"If I don't send you and see for myself you depart from the base, I won't be able to calm down. I'll drop ya, get ready. Your gear let me get ready. The Aksara is also calm. How long are you gonna be there?" tanya Ratna who had risen up stood up and moved Aksa into her baby box.

"Mas can't be sure, but it'll be a long time. There are several armed groups that carry out terror there. Mabes has asked every police officer to send as much as one company," explained Tama.

"Ok, then I'll prepare your luggage. Which uniform do you need?"

"Fried and black," said Tama made Ratna stop stepping.

Hearing that made Ratna tremble. The uniform had to come out of the closet again, this time not for the traditional ceremony as usual. She sure as hell was there her husband was not to relax. If this uniform is needed, it means that her husband will once again face danger. Tama approached him, making Ratna face towards him. He instantly cut the distance between the two because he knew words would not be able to make his wife calm at a time like this.

"Bathware, change of clothes, uniforms, prayer equipment, what else?" ratna said check all Tama's equipment.

"Oh polish the Deck shoes, where did you put them?"

"On the shoe shelf, if not in the drawer. Bring the liquid Mas, let's not bother," said Ratna.

Tama took the shoe polish as Ratna meant then went back into the room. This time Ratna switched to filling the bag she used to wear to carry Aksara equipment. He put everything he might need including preparing the milk ready to brew in a bottle, as well as the instant team porridge he had prepared as well. Ratna grabbed a small flask of the dolphin and stepped into the kitchen to replace the water with a new one. Ratna also did not forget to check the pink uniform has been ironed or not.

"It's all Deck, here you rest. Tomorrow we pray at dawn together to continue to leave," said Tama.

"All of you? It's been a long time since I've been out of work, so I've been stubborn" Ratna said.

"Mas promises to go home Ratna, whatever the condition Mas will go home still with life in the body. You don't worry. Just pray for it from here. Call the name Mas in each of your prostrations. Your prayers and blessings are enough strength for Mas there. You keep Aksa at home, while Mas keep Indonesia so that it can be a safe place for both of you," said Tama while stroking Ratna's head.

...***...

The condition of the headquarters this morning is quite crowded. Ratna was not the only bhayangkari mother who came to usher in the departure of their husband. Of the many mothers who were also present, Ratna saw there was Mbak Aya with Dinda who released Bang Rendi. Ma'am Aya was already wearing his full service clothes, it seemed like after this he would go straight to satlantas leading the morning apple.

Tama is ready with full armament, face coverings, and helmets. After checking all the luggage, ammunition and personnel supplies, the departing troops were given time to say goodbye to their families. Tama had already armed her weapon, but because Aksa was fussy and kept asking Dad to hold her, Tama was forced to take off her weapon first and for a moment held her son.

"Abang, in the same house Mother first yes. Dad's duty first. Don't forget to pray for Dad. The brother at home should be a cool kid. Later when Dad comes home Daddy will take Brother and Mother for a walk again. Healthy-healthy yes whiz Dad," said Tama to his son who had begun to calm but confused to see his father who was wearing all black clothes complete with a helmet and body safety.

"Mother too, sorry Daddy can't always be there the same Mother. Mother promise yes, keep on preaching. I also want to know every growth and development of Aksara," Tama told Ratna.

"Definitely Dad. Mommy will always inform you of any activities of Mother and Aksa here. Dad over there take good care of yourself, come home safe. Your wife's child will be faithfully waiting for you to return my guard," Ratna said before letting go of Tama.

Tama and Rendi are two officers who are asked to lead and accompany the troops to be dispatched. After making sure his entire army was ready, he climbed onto the truck. As the truck carrying them began to walk, tears spilled. Many mothers cry to see their husbands gone. Many children are not willing to see their father away from him. But Tama was able to see Ratna and Aksa smiling, even the little Aksara continued to shake her hand as a drug gesture. He accepted the departure of his father who was going to fight.

"You'll secure Indonesia. I'll make this land the safest place for you to stay all my time. With or without me, "inner Tama.