Tama And Ratna
20. Blessings

Following in the footsteps of Ratna who was completing her PPDS, Tama followed to attend school as well. For the sake of being able to get an acceleration of his promotion he studied further education at a university in Samarinda. Basically, it is not only Ratna who likes to learn, Tama also does. He even took a lot of this training and that when he joined the police until finally placed in the education and training section.

Tama temporarily reduced her assignment activities out of town because she had the burden of completing her education so she had plenty of time to help Ratna because in the next 1-2 years it was clear the two of them would be very busy because of Baby Ji. Fortunately Tama's portfolio was enough for him to pass the entrance selection even in one try.

"So another student dong now," Ratna told Tama.

"You are also a student" Tama replied.

"Bag very timed. Indeed, people say a child brings blessings to his parents," said Ratna.

"True, every child is born out of the love of both parents. Every child in whatever condition he is born to is a blessing from God. If we as parents can educate the child well he will be a pride for his parents."

Hearing Tama's words made Ratna step closer to her who was sitting on the sofa while watching television. I don't know what he was watching, Tama focused more on Ratna since then. After Ratna sat down next to her, Tama automatically wrapped her hands so that Ratna could comfortably lean on her shoulder. While continuing to talk, Tama continued to stroke Ratna's head making Ratna calm. It felt as if Ratna's shoulders were now beginning to relax. As usual, Ratna will look for Tama's fingers for him to play.

"That's why marriage is called a half-religious consummator, right? Because in marriage it is not only about ourselves but also about how we take our family to the path that God has led. Realized from how a husband leads his wife, and the wife must also be guided by the husband. Especially if you already have children, not just a father or mother. Both are responsible for educating and shaping their children into Sholeh/Sholehah. If you pray only 5 times in 1 day, the parents worship 24 hours every day without pause" said Tama.

"But Mas, sometimes a child from home is taught all these good values but when the child hangs out with friends who are not good he tends to get carried away. We as parents can not know the activities of children for 24 hours. How do you think?" ask Ratna.

"Remember, the old man was also an ordinary man. Trying our best and providing enough knowledge for the child is mandatory law, only we should not be too patronizing. We should be able to be a discussion buddy for him. Love him trust, let him develop and process according to his age. We just keep an eye on it from a distance that doesn't weigh it down. Anyway sorry, please, and thank you also have to do even from parent to child."

"So we want to wear that pattern? Yes, I can agree, Mas. I'm really scared too. I've never been a parent. I'm afraid I'm missteps" Ratna said.

"Yes rich, I said, sorry, please, and thank you. Equally learn. He learned to be a devoted child to his parents and we learned to be good parents to him. So the police, so the doctor has his school. There are many places and we can choose where, but so the old man has no school."

"Oiya because we're talking about parenting again. Sorry Mas would never say papa nitipin son to Mama or to Mama, but why do I not agree, Mas? I want that we do. Rich always say. This marriage is about me and Mas, about Tama and Ratna. How's Mas?" ask Ratna again.

"It's back to you, yes, if you feel burdened yes don't be forced."

"Yes if life is considered a burden, it must be burdened Mas, I have already fallen in love with your words. So let us just do the children later yes, do not need to involve others. Fear what we instill in children will not be if there is interference of others. No papa will I try as much as I can, if in the middle of the road later I can not carry this mandate I am ready to accept punishment from you whatever it is," said Ratna again.

"Ok Mas help, every time you work let Mas who nemenin children at home. Later on, if Mas who works you accompanied the children."

"How do we both work?"

"Hmm.., I've heard in the queue here there's daycare. If it's not wrong to take care of Madam Nadia, you know? The house is at the end of the front alley that has many vegetable plants in front of his house. He is also the same senior rich Mrs Odah. As far as Mas Bu Nadia also joined the board of Kemala Bhayangkari Satbrimobda Foundation here."

"Mother Nadia? Which guy is a bit fat isn't it? His wife Lord?"

"That's all you know. I do not understand the problem is never join the bhayangkari event if there is no you. That is only limited to accompanying if needed, Mas lay deck," said Tama.

"Tomorrow I asked her Mom directly. Hopefully it fits, if not yes while Ratna took a year off, no papa. Later if Baby Ji is a bit big then Ratna starts again" said Ratna.

"You sure?"

Hearing Ratna's words made Tama once again realize that this woman she married 4 years ago was a truly great woman. He was so mature, never demanded this and always involved Tama in every decision. Tama feels lucky to have been given a woman as great as Ratna.

"Second you know what Mas Rasain is now?" ask Tama.

"What?"

"Mas was grateful for Mas's decision to come to the langgi rice stall that night. I'm also grateful for the recklessness of asking for your number."

"Well, can you ask for her phone number?" ratna said repeating Tama's sentence first.

"Once again we're a match" Ratna said.

Tama smiled as she stared fixedly at the two jet black eyeballs of Ratna. He smiled, revealing his best smile considering how their story began. This time Tama did not give a kiss. He just gave Ratna a hug. Ratna replied, they had been silent for a while until Ratna felt Tama like a person holding back a cry. Ratna let go of her embrace and looked up to find Tama's eyes reddened and began to tear up.

"Dek, you cry," Ratna said to her stomach.

"Dad cry because the father is happy, have Mother Ratna have baby Ji. You two are my world. You two are my great bhayangkari-bhayangkari."

"Dad was also my greatest warrior. Bhayangkara is my pride" Ratna said again.

Tama hugged Ratna again, this time her right hand not only wrapped around Ratna's body but also stroked Ratna's big belly. Suddenly, when Tama and Ratna were drowning in their daydreams, there was a small spike in Ratna's stomach that made Tama and Ratna startled.

"So what was it?" tanya Tama still doesn't understand.

"Baby Ji who kicked dad. Adek was already big, had been able to hear the voice of his Mother's Father," said Ratna.

Collapse is Tama's defense. A drop of her tears immediately plunged freely down her cheeks. Tama broke away from Ratna, she was now sitting down in front of Ratna who was still standing on the sofa. Tama put her head on Ratna's stomach, put her ear where her hand felt the kick earlier.

"Dek.., this is Father..," said Tama while tapping slowly on Ratna's stomach with her index finger hoping that Babi Ji knew her father was saying hello.

"Yes Father..," replied Ratna representing.

"Since when have you ever thought he was moving?" ask Tama.

"For a long time, the intensity has not been frequent. It's the first time I've ever known Baby Ji to be this loud" Ratna said.

If there was a scale capable of measuring happiness, he was sure it would not be able to measure his current happiness. Having the opportunity to witness his wife's smile while joking with her little one makes Tama forget all the burdens on her shoulders. His fatigue instantly melted into dust feeling those small movements in Ratna's stomach.

If Tama is given a chance to go back in time she will do so only to tell Pratama Aji 10 years ago. He wanted to tell the young man if his choice to keep Sindy was wrong. Ratnalah. Adiratna Widiyatna is her name, a girl who will be the source of her happiness. A great woman who will be a companion and friend in her lifetime. Tama will also thank Pratama Aji 6 years ago for his small decisions that ultimately led him to his true happiness now.