Tama And Ratna
The Short Story 3. Because of Duty

"Huft, thank God the patient finally realized as well. What time is it" Ratna said, looking at the watch on her left wrist.

"Is this really still 1 o'clock?" said the doubtful Ratna.

"Hour one bald, already want this maghrib Rat," said Dipta.

"Yahh my dead hour means. Ahh added a work of wonder," complained Ratna.

"Such a bitch as a ma'am?" ask Ela.

"Yes tired, it's been in the operating room bablas to want maghrib again. The good news is, Ratna's night shift is today" Theo said.

"Hohoho lo koas impersonates a future professor yes," said Dipta.

"It's nothing to be kind to change my shift, is it?" ask Ratna.

"I can't miss breaking the record for the most patients overnight because of 3 people who smell the night shift on the same day" said Dipta.

"Yes help kek Ta, you're the chief doctor" Ratna said.

"Can't Ratna, sorry yes." replied Dipta.

"Booking back then Rat now mumpung no time, you can take a shower first as ready to eat sahur for your husband. I'd be happy to let my husband come home late today until you get back here" Ela said.

"Isn't it really papa?"

"No papa. But do not overdo it" said Dipta.

"Thank you, no more than 8 hours" Ratna said.

Ratna rushed home as confirmed by Dipta. He immediately ordered an ojek once out of the doctor's room so he could go home immediately. Arriving at home, he saw Tama was almost used as a toy by the twins. Tara was on the couch playing Tama's hair that began to lengthen, Nusa tiptoed over his father's thigh while Aksara asik sang not far from them.

As soon as he saw the mother coming home, Aksara immediately ran to the mother. Mommy took to hug and scramble the hair Aksara recently switched on the twins who began to frenzy because they knew the Mother was already at home. Nusa immediately switched to Bunda as well as Tara who almost fell.

"Mother's kids have eaten yet?" ask Ratna.

"It's the same with aunt Uli, if dinner has not. Just really pesen eat this," replied Tama while showing a chat with the owner of a rice stall padang their subscription.

"Father sorry, Mother's patient was a bit bad so late to go home," Ratna said.

"No papa, the important thing is not to go back to the hospital, right?"

"Unfortunately must.., Mother of the night shift," said Ratna.

"Keep sahur tomorrow morning?" tanya Tama who started to be powerless.

"Mother masakin yes. What do you want? Let's stay inangetin tomorrow," said Ratna began a nightly walk to the kitchen while carrying Nusa.

Tama realized she was wrong to speak directly slapped her own lips with her hands. Tama holds Tara then follows Ratna who starts to get confused because Nusa is fussy while she has to cook immediately before returning to the hospital.

"Nda. If Mother is tired and hunted do not need to cook papa. Yes, this order can still add people have not been delivered as well" said Tama prevent his wife from cooking.

"But right..," Tama silenced Ratna with a kiss. No matter how long they were married just a kiss on the lips that proved to be effective in stopping Ratna's chattering.

"No papa," Tama said with a smile.

"What message was that?"

"Fried chicken, parchment, vegetables Mas asked for 2 macems, broth one that does not matter one for the same children Mas buy tripe," said Tama.

Ratna smiled when she knew her husband's order, "mas does know I want to eat tripe or mas also want to?"

"Not really, just like mas pesen. I don't want to eat meat anymore" Tama said.

"Oh my God, I took a shower for a while."

After the bath, Ratna helped arrange the food on the table while Tama began to sit the children in their seats. Tama sits with Tara, Ratna with Nusa and next to them is Aksara who starts to focus on her food.

"What is that dad?" tanya Aksa saw a piece of tripe on the father's plate.

"Try it" he said, opening his mouth.

"Alot you know Bang, if not strong ngunyah mopped ya do not be forced to swallow," said Ratna.

...***...

After dinner Ratna prepared and left immediately. Pity also Dipta who should have been able to go home must remain in the hospital for her sake. Tama escorted Ratna to the front door and she would close the gate as well.

"Mas I'm leaving huh," Ratna said as she kissed his hand.

"Be careful, Mother," said Tama before kissing Ratna's forehead.

Actually sad as well, his first sahur this year had to run out in the hospital. It was also threatened that he could not fast because Ratna doubted whether he would have time for sahur or not. Her husband forbids Ratna to fast if she does not pray because Ratna will still have to breastfeed the twins even though there is not much. He has committed to give full breast milk to his children so Tama does not force Ratna to continue fasting if it is not strong.

"Doctor Jaya is here right?" ratna asked after examining a newly arrived patient.

"Yes, he was in his room" replied a nurse.

"Taking him here, I suspect there's a crack in the leg" Ratna said.

"Nice doc."

After examining the patient, Ratna stepped closer to the vending machine and bought a can of coffee. He was sleepy, and his body was tired. Ratna even nearly fell asleep while sitting while letting go of tiredness in the lounge.

"Gue thought you were sleeping" said Jay who would envelop Ratna with his snail.

"No, just crumple. I'm tired of double shifts" replied Ratna.

"Keep the kids?"

"Father's same. Fortunately Mas again is not a duty of care so can take care of. If only no one could be at home, then the three of them went to the caretaker's house" Ratna said.

"Lo feel at home that's two roles together? You also if not wrong now become the manager of bhayangkari right?"

"Yes. Actually tired of Jay, but if I stop, it's a pity not really for years I'm bleeding. My husband has always helped me to get to the position I am in. On the other hand, I am not looking for work to surpass my husband, I am doing this job purely because I want to serve. The salary is big, it's a bonus" Ratna said.

"Yes has continued his rest. If I need a call. I'm in the room" Jay said.

"Sip."

...***...

The morning after dawn Ratna was able to return home. His house was still quiet when he arrived. Aksa is still sound, Nusantara is also a henchman in her baby box. Only Tama has woken up and is currently playing with her phone.

"Hi my most beautiful wife has come home, here dear rest here. Like I'm still at home, I hug you until you sleep" Tama said.

"I haven't had time to pray at dawn" Ratna said.

"Sholat first" replied Tama.

Ratna rushed into the bathroom. He took a shower cleaning his whole body and immediately grabbed the mukena for prayer. The completion of the prayer Ratna immediately poured herself beside her husband without even releasing her face. Ratna immediately closed her eyes while she could. Fear if the children have woken up he will not be able to rest.

"Delayed fasting?" ask Tama.

"God, God" said Ratna.

"Don't force it but yes. If it is not strong, just not papa than Mother is sick. As a reward for Mother's hard work tonight we open her fast in amplaz. Mommy can eat whatever you want and buy whatever you want" said Tama.

"Pending tomorrow-tomorrow ajalah Mas if it is near the time of Lebaran. All buying clothes for children is the same as buying cocoa clothes for Dad," Ratna said.

"Na, it's like takbir night Mas can't be at home. Most Ied prayers are also in the office mosque," Tama said.

"No papa, later Mommy Susulin Daddy all Mother bring a change of clothes. Let me pray that you don't wear a uniform" Ratna said.

Only Ratna would close her eyes again, they heard Nusa whining. Tama swiftly woke up before Ratna who forced herself to rise again, "let Mas aja. You rest first" said Tama.

"Thank you" replied Ratna not having time for Tama Angguki because she had already come out from inside the room.