The Loss of Love of My Husband
Being a Standby Husband
For ten days, Abi's parents were in Jakarta, and tomorrow they plan to return to Yogyakarta again. Because Abi's father has to go back to work taking care of his company.
"Nise, Abi. Mama is equally good to go back to Yogyakarta tomorrow. You see, Papa has left his job too long" said Mama Abi, while they were having breakfast together.
"Yes, Ma. Sorry, Ma, Pa. Nisa's a hassle to you guys," said Nisa.
"Well, why apologize. You're not wrong. Mom and Dad can't wait to meet our grandchildren. We thank you because you have given us happiness. Finally, Abi can have children" said his mother Abi.
"Khanza kangen deh same grandmother," said Khanza.
"Khanza school in Yogyakarta yuk yuk same grandma. Let nemenin granny," said Mama Abi.
"Pengen the nek, but Khanza wants to be close to Azzam and Azzura as well. Later, if Khanza is off. Khanza nginep there yes," replied Khanza and the grandmother agreed.
After finishing breakfast, Abi pamit to go to work. As usual, he would stop by to take Khanza to school first, and only then did Abi leave for work.
As usual, Nisa drove the husband to the front of the apartment unit. Nisa kissed the husband's hand, and Abi kissed the husband's forehead. Routines they used to do. It makes both parents Abi also feel happy to see the harmony of the relationship of the child and his daughter-in-law.
Nisa smiled when she saw Abi's parents who loved her two children. As a woman, she felt appreciated. Not like before. Abi's mother told Nisa to rest. Because they will take care of Azzam and Azzura.
Unlike the case with Nisa and also Abi who is now happy, Reynaldi was confused. The house contract is over. But he had no money to contract an annual house. Because the money from the sale of the house used to be exhausted, and the salary Reynaldi got is only enough for the cost of daily life.
"Ma, it looks like we have to move the contract to a farm that can pay monthly. You see, our money does not exist for the extension of the annual contract," said Reynaldi.
Reynaldi's not working today. With a heavy heart, he was forced to say this to his mother. Mama Ratih seemed to be dripping water. His life is getting harder. In fact, as long as he's sick. Not a single family came to see him. Because long ago, Mama Ratih was very arrogant.
"Why is our life getting harder like this? Even we, have to stay in the farm rented," said Mama Ratih in a cry.
"Maybe, God is angry with us. To the extent that he punishes us like this" Reynaldi told his mother. Mama Ratih was silent to the child's words.
Mama Ratih can only enjoy her old days in bed. His face looked as old and not as cheerful as before. It can no longer be stylish with luxury items. His body was very thin, just bones.
"Yes Rey, it's okay. If so we have to move to a farm contract. Mama leave everything to you. Our stuff, auctioned off. The money can be beneficial for the days," said Mama Ratih. He's resigned. There is no spirit of life anymore.
Abi came out of the room, intending to talk to her mother, talking about ART. Abi sat next to her mother.
"Ma, tomorrow mama's coming home. Later, if it is in Yogyakarta. Please find ART yes, it looks like Abi needs to add ART. Poor Nisa, her face looks very tired. There was mom and dad. What if there's nothing later. Abi did not have the heart to see it" Abi said. Abi has also asked his ART who is in Yogyakarta, to find people who want to work.
"Yes, I'll try to find her. Oh, yeah, must be really tired. Mama used to take care of just one of you, very tired. Moreover, Nisa's still very new, the stitches are afraid of tearing again. Can't move much first. You must be a husband on standby" said Mama Abi.
Abi's parents will return home by plane at 09.00 am WIB. Unfortunately, the boy could not take his parents to the airport. They had to take an online taxi.
"Sorry Abi ya Ma, Pa. Abi can't get permission. So you have to take a taxi online," said Abi.
"Oh, it's okay. You just focus on working! Mama and Papa can take a taxi online" his father Abi said.
"May mama and papa always be given health and long life. So you can come here again" Abi said. Abi hugged her mother
Abi and Khanza went ahead of Abi's parents. After that, both of Abi's parents decided to go home. Nisa can only take her two in-laws home. Before leaving, Nisa kissed her mother-in-law's second hand.
Now Abi and Nisa have to take turns caring for Azzam and Azzura, with Khanza's help. Khanza also had to be independent, because the mother was busy taking care of her two younger siblings.
Abi and Khanza just got home, and saw Nisa who was sleeping soundly. Make them not bother him. Khanza decided to leave her room. Khanza peeked at the two sleeping sisters as well.
Abi looks fresh. He chose to sleep on the sofa in front of the TV. Apparently, he just overslept. Now it's Nisa's turn to see her husband sleep well, making her heartless. At night, Abi often stayed up late to help Nisa to take care of Azzam and Azzura. He's trying to be a standby husband. Who is ready to help the wife take care of her three children.
Hearing the movement, Abi slowly opened her eyes.
"Mas, have you been home since? Sorry, I didn't welcome you. I overslept" said Nisa.
"Yes, it's okay. I understand, you must be very tired" said Abi.
Yeah, tiredness feels so. But Nisa always strives to be a good mother to her three children.