The 18 Year Bride
Struggle and Responsibility

The next morning I went to Haris' house, he was a neighbor who asked me for help when his mother was sick. His house was not far from my field, and I heard his corn was harvested last week.I might be able to come to him for a consultation on Elijah's final exams of practice and trials.

along the way I thought, this is when my loyalty and sense of responsibility as her husband is being tested.Can I help her? can I be responsible for all his business?

arriving at Haris' house, I immediately conveyed my intention, after a short chat, about the movie he was watching, next to him asking me how I was doing. although I am a slightly stiff person and rarely to chat with others.

"Thank God that you're okay, I think you're also more productive now, because you've been opening fields lately... "

"I've stopped being a teacher."

"Oh yeah? Why?"

"It doesn't fit."

"Sadly, even though you have a bachelor's degree your future is promising but why choose to work rough.but it's okay, if that's your choice then follow your heart, because working from the heart is more fun. how do you need help learning to farm? or, is there something else?"

"Look, Haris. My bank account deposit is running low, and my field is also just planting. I need a loan, to pay the electricity and water bills. I've been delinquent for a few months and it's due." I said lie, I can't tell you the real reason, because my marriage to Elijah has not been announced.

"I understand.it's just friends, I'm not making any money.my mother just got health control at the city hospital two days ago and used a pretty big fee. try to call another friend.your problem is quite strange, but hopefully you can find a way out."

I quickly slid into Donny's place, actually I tried to avoid borrowing money on him because somehow Elijah and Donny were under the auspices of the same school...

arriving at Donny's tiny, shady and warm house. I knocked on his door many times, but there was no telling. Maybe he was taking a bath, or leaving, he said, or still sleeping so as not to hear my knock. Yes, it is because it is a holiday.I pondered on the porch of his house, while waiting for Donny to open the door.The rising sun slapped me in the face. for Elijah's sake I didn't look at the fields.Its important the school money is safe first.

after a few minutes I tried to knock on the door again and fortunately, this time there was an answer.

he came out with a night sweatshirt and messy hair.

"Just up?" I said.

"Ha ha sorry, I've been overtime for a few days to help prepare for the school practice exam.So, this holiday is my chance to rest."

"Sorry for bothering you."

"Not at all, for a friend like you, I don't have a problem visiting in the middle of the night."

then after that I said my point about the practice exam money and the end of Elijah.

Donny went into the bedroom.I waited for him in the living room while watching a television show.The show was a less interesting quiz, just second-guessing the price of the item that was pointed at. when the price is guessed to be equal to the original price or close, he wins.

"This is the money.don't forget to learn to convey my message to him, this test is not kidding. let alone her husband has struggled so great for his needs."

"Thank you for the return I'll be responsible after the harvest.I promise I'll return it on time."

"I understand it."

after that I immediately slid back to my house at the foot of the mountain to return to meet Elijah who was waiting for me there. Today's effort was satisfied, in order to make him successful and happy. honestly I admit, even if I was just a neighbor who was not familiar, I would still help him, because the main educational issues should be prioritized.

arriving at home he was busy sitting on the porch while knitting back gloves.

"Sir Damian? early in the morning he left, he said to the field, but, when I followed, there was nothing."

"I'm sorry, I went to Donny's place to borrow some money so you can pay off the practice exam dues tomorrow."

Elijah did not answer,

"What's wrong, I'll return it after the harvest and Donny also understands.don't be sad, we are not in such a bad state but indeed the money we can't have now. it's just a matter of time... "

"I know." she hugged me.

Not felt, today goes faster. holidays always feel like this, as usual. afternoon wind blows. white clouds hang in the sky. the tree ketapang has been blown, as usual, while the white rose that yesterday cursed to bring up her daughter again.

"What are you reading?"

"The foreign language summary that Mr. Damian taught you first. remember?"

"hmm. a summary of the formulae of writing based on time."

"Damian sir's thought is great. Could you please help teach me about this part sir? I've forgotten."

I looked at the part of the courtyard he pointed at, then turned to him again.

"Today, if this problem is not too memorized. this is actually easy. just enter this section, and if he uses the word yesterday, last week, about the past, not the present time. means use the denominator for the past."