THE UNIVERSE IS FOLLOWING US
CHAPTER 61

Dira finally followed the request of the citizens to come to the village hall. He had been reluctant to follow there, at the insistence of the Clouds finally Dira wanted to come there.

The atmosphere in the town hall looked crowded. Some residents looked like they were whispering. I don't know what they're talking about, Dira doesn't care. He was already disappointed with the reception of the citizens. As a guest, he should be well received. Dira doesn't need a big reception, he just needs calm and he doesn't find it for three days.

"Assalamualaikum, mbak Dira." greet mr. kades.

"Waalaikumsalam, mr. kades. Excuse me for knowing what I'm calling? have you not cast me out? is something wrong again?" cerocos Dira on mr. kades.

"Non, Dira mr. kades. please be polite." whispered Awan.

"I'm sorry, but I'm already disappointed with them." replied Dira while whispering.

"I understand, non. As a representative of the citizens here I apologize for their attitude. I'm sure it's just a misunderstanding." replied Awan.

"Yes, Wan. I hope as you think. You know our purpose here is just a vacation not to make trouble." Dira replied.

"Already, non. Now we just follow. What do citizens demand on non Dira."

The whispered event whispered between Dira and Awan was not spared from someone's observation. Somehow his heart was hot to see the closeness of the two. If he approached the two of them surely the matter would get even more pointed. He finally chose to stand outside. Look at the sky that is starting to blacken. It will rain soon. It's still morning.

Mr. Kades also asked the residents to gather inside. Of course, the matter of Dira and Inggar that seized the attention of the citizens.

Dira asked the kades sir to sit on the right. While Mr. Arif, as the father of Inggar was sitting on the left followed by Inggar. Still in a tense mood. People are still heard talking about Dira and Inggar.

"Why, are we told to gather here?"

"Yes, I want to marry Inggar and the woman. It is usually the case when we commit adultery in our village. You remember a long time ago, when Naura and Sandi were in court because they were found pregnant first. They were forced into marriage. But unfortunately his password does not want responsibility. Naura's fate is unclear. Have a child but not married."

"Yes, but I salute Naura. Keep continuing education even though only diploma package C. and eventually become the only midwife in this village."

"Yes that's because no one has dared to open a practice to rival Mbah karto. Many doctors have already withdrawn from our village. Maybe they realize the people here are more confident with Mbah karto. Some Naura patients are also few, most of them are helped to the health center."

"We'll just listen to what Mr. Kades has to say."

The residents are still waiting for Mr. Kades to say a word. Remembering last night had agreed on the decision of Dira to leave the village of Bones Bawang. Now they are again asked to gather at the village hall.

Iggar just looked embarrassed. Even to hold his head up, he did not dare. Last night after the village hall hearing, he returned to his extended family.

Some of them are disappointed with the behavior of the British who are out of bounds.

"But you're out of bounds, son. That's Naura and Sandi's business. It's none of your business. Yes, I know since childhood the three of you were close. But not so much, either. The woman is a guest of our village. Later people are reluctant to visit our village because of this problem" said Bu Arif.

"I'm sorry, ma'am, sir." replied Inggar still afraid to look at his parents.

"You're a big boy, kid. It's been 24 years.You should have thought ahead. Your average age is working and getting married. But you're still hanging out unclear. Your age goes on, son, mother and father are also not necessarily long life.

I'm asking you to apologize to that woman. I just heard that someone saw you coming to Naura's house. That means you're an impolite guest."

"Did my mother and father ask me for the same responsibility? marry her?"

"That's if he wants to be with you. I'm glad she's already ilfeel with you. as a fellow woman mother is ashamed of your behavior" said Ms. Arif while massaging her chest.

Now they're gathered at the village hall. After it was felt that all the residents had filled the hall hall, the kades sir opened his voice.

"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi. Praise be to Allah SWT, the Lord of the Worlds. May His mercy and compassion be with all of us. Amens.

Dear, Mr. Arif with his mother and son Inggar. The honorable Mbak Dira. And what I send out is thanks to the onion bone villagers who took the time to come to this village hall.

I invite you to resolve the misunderstanding that occurred last night. Where we know there is an unpleasant incident in the village. No woman wants to be harassed. I understand that, because I was also born of a woman. I also have a wife and daughter. So I don't justify what Ingar did.

Therefore, I as the village head of Bones Bawang. I apologize to Mr. Dira for the unfortunate incident in the village. I also as the village chief felt slapped with this incident.

But my goal is to fulfill the family request of Mr. Arif. He feels guilty for Dira. Maybe as a parent he just wanted to defend his son. But in fact here is purely the fault of his son. So if we're here we'll reconcile those in dispute.

To Mr. Arif please."

Mr. Arif took over the microphone held by Mr. Kades.

"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh" said Mr. Arif.

"waalaikumsalam." said the citizens.

"I'm standing here saying a word to my son's problems. As human beings, we need to forgive each other. And I'm standing here to apologize to Dira.

As a parent, I am ashamed of my child's behavior. Old but a lot of behavior. I know I'm still disappointed in my son's behavior. I also knew last night there was an attitude and my words offended me. Then I'm here to apologize to you."