Tama And Ratna
The Short Story 7. Congregate

"Waaaikumsalam..., widiww ma'am doctor with news doc?" said Gandhi.

"Who's Ndhi?"

"Mbak Ratna" said Gandhi.

Everyone immediately greeted Tama and Ratna who had just arrived. Mother even came out of the kitchen just like that with a dirty negligee because she was washing pots and fryers after cooking lunch just now. Aksa who had become acquainted with Bang Ian immediately played together while looking at koi fish in the pond in front of the house. Ratna was also introduced to guests at home and proudly mentioned Ratna as her eldest daughter.

"This is his son? Duh funny, what's her name mbak Ratna?"

"Iya Bu, this Nusa keeps his twin sister Tara who outside her brother is called Aksara," said Ratna.

"Nusantara.., pinter Mbak Ratna gave his name good," said the friend of the Father.

"Thank you...."

Nusantara became its main star. The two who had not long awakened immediately became the seizure of Sania, Mother, Father, even Nata and Gandhi also joined the scramble to approach the archipelago. Only Sasa did not scramble because he was busy arguing with his sister-in-law.

In the afternoon, the quiet guest Ratna pulled out her husband's dirty suitcase and uniform. She grabbed the bucket, soaked it for 15 minutes and then rubbed her husband's uniform clean. After washing, Tama took over. She would not bear to let Ratna squeeze out her clearly thick and heavy uniform.

"Sir, the uniform is washed now it will dry tomorrow afternoon?" ask Sasa.

"What time did you book the studio?" ask Tama.

"Jam 3 anyway," replied Sasa while grinning.

"Huu~," Tama said as she clicked at Sasa's forehead and replied with a slap in Tama's arm.

Usually Father and Mother will take the time to visit the besan house every day. Whether or not there are the children of the Father and Mother always do this tradition every year. Unfortunately, only 2 of them are affordable while both parents are gone. First they came to Gandhi's parents' house and continued with Sania's parents' residence.

Nata and Sania stayed there that night so the two did not return home. Only a small family of Tama and Gandhi remained at home. The night after Isya Tama, Gandhi, and Father were chatting while accompanied by black coffee, fried bananas and cigarettes. Only Gandhi and Mr. Tama did not follow.

"Your car changes when Bang?" ask Gandhi.

"3 months ago, it was not wrong. Pas Aksara's birthday," said Tama.

"What is Ratna yo Mas?" ask Father.

"Yes my taste too, sir. After the old car does not fit if you bring children," said Tama.

"Your son is a lot of bang" said Gandhi.

"Yes 5 but only 3" replied Tama.

"Lha you don't have any plans 'why Ian adek po Ndhi?" this time, my father asked.

"The choice, but then it will be sir. Just transferred my duties, pity Sasa will be new adaptation as well. Still thank God Pak electricity up to the official house despite frequent blackouts. I'm sorry sir, my son didn't even bother me" Gandhi said.

Hearing that made Tam smile. He's like a flashback when he always apologizes to you whenever the opportunity arises. Tama understands very well what it feels like when you are committed to marrying a girl but are not able to give your best. Instead of being given this comfort, it was difficult. Life is simple, as it is and full of devotion. Sometimes a little misacting as well as his social reprimands are not playfully accepted.

Tama may be considered successful now, but he also did not get it instantly. It took him almost 15 years and Ratna fought to this point. It is not about salary or wealth, but success in life said Tama.

"Original clothing, food, board fulfilled Ndhi. While slowly arranging fate," said Tama.

"I used to ask you why you always apologized to you, eh now I know myself" said Gandhi.

"The father is not papa. Not going to protest, besides Ratna and Sasa have also sincerely undergone. They do not complain or feel compelled. I know you two are always trying, the name of life is nothing smooth. There must be a barrier. In terms of economy is not lacking but tested the same descent, Gandhi was given his rezekies not in the form of abundant wealth but a child who was sholeh and rich pinter Ian. Later Nata will also be able to produce his own provisions either in what form. Sing is important thanksgiving, worship, almsgiving, that's the key," the advice of the Father.

"Sure sir, God willing that for 2 there will be no fatigue" said Gandhi.

"Eh he said Nata wants to rise in rank you sir," said Tama.

"Hooh was the story he said can accelerate 1 year," replied Mr.

"Udah is not letda anymore he is now" Gandhi said.

"The reaction is in the stomach" added the father.

"Ratna also wants to be a professor, sir. Pray well, sir," said Ratna, who poked out of the house with Sasa.

"Sasa also just opened a shop. Pray for the bestseller sir," said Sasa did not want to lose.

"Yes wis kabeh didongakke, good luck in his own way. Your important single is three, six ding now, not to break. Sing compact. Tama same Ratna was the biggest, his sisters were embraced. If you have any wong Sania deket yes told you what to invite," said Mr.

"Most diligent if you tell Sania to walk this way, sir," said Tama while scrambling Ratna's hair sitting on her lap.

"Ware you Mas, the only help is ham hem ham hem tok ora sat," said Ratna.

"Jaudah tomorrow I won't 'hmm' but I won't answer 'emoh'."

If Ratna didn't remember being confronted by her family, she would have already attacked Tama by now.

"Yo want jane Mbak, ning pas lebaran gini there are still many guests if you are not at home pity," said the Father.

"Only one day Sir," Ratna persuaded.

"Gak wis sometime again Ma'am, if Sasa there is another holiday want lebaran not let us play together," said the Father.

"Or do you want to stay here longer? Later did not tell Aji to pick you up at the airport" Gandhi said.

"Aji?" tanya Ratna and Tama together.

"Ajudanku Bang, not Bang Aji. It just so happens that the people are the same" Gandhi said.

"Judah deh sometime if Sasa fit in our house playing you sir, Mom, obligatory," said Sasa.

"Yes...."

***

The next morning the mothers were immediately busy since the morning of morning prayers. Tama and Gandhi are in charge of looking after the children including bathing, feeding breakfast and playing with the children while Ratna and Sasa are busy taking care of the kitchen with Mom. The three had only returned from the market some time ago and in the cramped kitchen of Ibu Sasa and Ratna were busy cooking some sort of food.

Mr. Yatna's family is one of the families that is difficult to gather on holidays like this. It's only been 2 years since they were able to gather everything. His name is a parent whose three children wander all, the longing of the Father and Mother will never end. But how else, the name of the child will one day be separated from his parents. Moreover, I have a daughter 2. If you are married, it is not your right anymore to take care of you. Can see them get along with their families alone are happy. My mom and dad didn't ask for more.

"Assynoltk...,"

"Guilipinam,"

"I'm sorry is this Mr Yatna's residence?"

"It is my own right" replied the Father.

"Oh yes sir, this is me from Sentura electronics store deliver this order of Mr is about to be dropped where yes sir?"

"Huh? What order? I didn't order anything" said the confused father.

"Anu, that's right for Mr. Yatna. The address is also correct" he said.

"Just lower it in front of here sir no papa, later let me myself put in the same house sisters," said Tama before the confused Mr. again said.

"Tam, isn't this wrong?"

"No Sir. The results of the joint venture of the Father's children. After this, the same refrigerator that was thrown away for a long time, sir," Tama said with a smile.

Not only the refrigerator and washing machine turned out but also a set of cooking utensils and a dish rack to replace the old one that had begun to peel, rust, and even had its feet clad in wooden beams to balance. Fortunately, Nata and Sania had stopped by the house during the first week of fasting so Ratna and Sasa could also know the condition of their parents' homes. They also plan to replace the tv with a new one.

"That you three are not buying it" said Mother, crying.

"In addition to the windfall, Ratna has not bought anything for a long time. In love credit cards are also never made," Ratna said.

"Once in a while, ma'am. It used to be Mr. Mother who bought it this Sasa is now Sasa who buyin," said Sasa.

"Say your son, Mom, he won't eat well if his family doesn't eat well, either" Tama said.

"Eladalah, iki ora ngentekke bojo salary right you two?" ask the father who followed the shock.

"No, sir. Ratna became a doctor that is annual, everyday life has used his salary Mas lha my money stacked for what mending do not buy for Father Mother, Sasa yesterday asked him to bed the same dining table I bought, I bought it, Nata asked for a laptop because Sania had broken can not work. Everyone but Mom never told me what she wanted. Yaudah we buy everything Sa," said Ratna.

"I'm not as much as Mbak Ratna anyway, just giving songket cloth to Mbak Ratna same set of makeup for Sania," said Sasa.

"Podo okehe kui" replied Mother.

"No papa sir, ma'am. Now replace I mbak Ratna same Nata who ngurusin the same Father Mother to," said Sasa.

"Wis welcome Mr. Bu, after all it is impossible behind this. I'm the same Bang Tama give permission why they are royal gini, not every day. Your son has been in bed for a long time, you know," said Gandhi, who was adopted by Tama.

"Thank you." replied Mother.

Tama and Gandhi married Ratna and Sasa at a fairly young age. They both understand very well that Ratna and Sasa have not had time to make both parents happy and have been forced to be his wife. Especially for Tama who already does not have the opportunity to serve her parents anymore. The children of Mr. Yatna realize very well, if the most beautiful prayer is the prayer of parents. That's why parents should be put in the highest place. Because he both already has such great service and selfless affection for his children.

"My wife's the first daughter. He has been a heavy burden since his birth. He had big dreams in his life. Also a high sense of responsibility in his heart. Adiratna Widiyatna has proven that she can carry everything and I am proud of her. To my heavenly angel, the mother of my children," the never-ending inner Tama was grateful for Ratna's presence in her life.

...Minnal Adin Wal Faizin, sorry to be born and inner to all the loyal readers of Tama and Ratna......

...If the author has a wrong word or deed, or in writing this story does not match the expectations of the author's readers apologize profusely....

...The end of the author and all the big families Tama and Ratna pampit retreat, healthy always happy always everything, see you on the other story...

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