The Love of the Inmates
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I was almost crazy to make, Raka was so willing to betray me. I waited for him for years, it turns out that he had married another woman.

I can't believe it, the Raka I knew back then has changed. Where's your promise, Mas? Who will always make me happy and even marry me.

I decided to take a few days off, then go back to my hometown. I deliberately did not ask Mr. Mansur to drive me because I wanted to go home alone using my favorite car, my car work hard racked my brain and sweat in the company of Mr. God.

After many hours of travel, I arrived. I stopped my car in a yard. I saw my parents sitting, waiting for my return.

"Assalamualaikum" I said as I got out of the car.

"Wa'alaikumsalam" said my parents, welcoming me.

I hugged them one by one, releasing the longing that had been hidden. Well, since working with the Lord, I rarely go home to see them.

"Alhamdulillah, at last you reach tea. I'm very happy" he said happily.

"Yes, Mom. All thanks do'a Father and Mother." My speech.

We all went into the house, talked and joked together to let go of the longing that had been hidden. I'm happy, very happy. Moreover, seeing the happy smiles of both my parents that radiated on his face. Apparently, happy is simple, no need to be luxurious and expensive, just gathering with loved ones is enough to make me happy.

"If there were any luck, ma'am, we would be much happier" I said.

"Just have some tea, I hope he's okay there." Say Mother.

My sister is continuing her schooling at a campus in Bandung, all this time I was the one who financed her. I want my brother to be a successful man, to achieve his dream.

"Yes tea, Nak Raka where, why not come here?" Ask Father.

"Yes, I miss Nak Raka has not met for three years. Is she okay?" Ask mother.

Obviously she's fine, ma'am, but I'm not okay. I deliberately haven't told them about Raka, even Raka in detention they don't know.

"Teh, why?" Ask Mom back.

"No papa ma'am, tell me about Raka later." I replied, I don't know where to tell them about Raka. But they also deserve to know, because this is all about my life, the child they care about.

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"What cooking is Mom?" I asked, when I saw Mom stirring something on the frying pan.

"It's Mommy cooking your favorite chicken cooker" replied Mother.

"Wahhhh," my face sparkled happily.

"Oya tea, he said to want to tell Mom and Dad about Nak Raka. What really happened to your relationship?" Ask Mom curious.

"But Mom and Dad have to promise. After knowing everything, Mom and Dad should be fine" I said.

"Yes, Mom and Dad promised."

I let my breath go deep, to start telling you everything that happened. My heart began to rumble, my eyes were hot, and my lips began to twitch.

"Our relationship is over" I said.

"What?" Mom and Dad were surprised to hear my words, they seemed to not believe.

"How's the story about tea, doesn't Nak Raka love you so much?" Ask Father.

"Raka married another woman sir" I replied.

"He hurt you Tea, I don't take it." Father of emotions.

I saw that Mom was unable to say anything, Mother kept holding her chest, Mother was completely shocked by the truth. They did not expect the prospective daughter-in-law who had been proud even broke her son's heart.

"What's your fault with tea, until she leaves you like this?" Ask father.

"Teteh does not know sir, Mas Raka just said he had to marry the woman. But it doesn't explain what forced her to." My answer.

Mom hugged me, I understood what I was feeling right now. I also cried in Mother's arms, because I did not deny that I loved Raka very much.

"You must be strong Tea, thank God. God has shown me who Raka really is, I believe God has prepared the best mate for you." Mother's words calm me down.

Mom was right, I didn't have to lament the fate of my love for Raka, I had to get up, show her that I was okay without her.

"Yes Ma'am, pray that Teteh continues, Ma'am" I said.

"Mother always prays for you dear, may your soul mate be someone who is truly affectionate, sincere and sure as faith with us." Mother's words have always given peace in my heart, I am so grateful to have parents like them.

"Mom, tomorrow we go for a walk. Where are you going?" My toot.

"Where if we go to the beach, it must be exciting." Say Mother.

"Mother not invited?" ask the father with a smile.

"Geez, Father, you must be invited. This father is jealous like Tea" said Mother.

I hugged him tightly, I loved him very much. My father was my hero, my first love that never hurt me.