TINI SUKETI
141. Behind the Story

“Padahat Mas Wibi has been very excited to convince Mbak Tini that Amsterdam is better. The link failed instead,” said Dayat. “Abviously plane tickets can be cancelled, Ma'am?” ask Dayat to Evi.

“Not canceled, anyway, usually. But the date changed. If it is open ticket and not a promo ticket, usually it can be at any time,” explained Evi.

The two brothers had just released Tini and Wibi who had just left for the airport by taxi.

“But it's still two days away. It could be that his parents Mas Wibi has healed,” added Dayat again as if entertaining himself. “Korea is good too. Ah ... Where am I not anything that matters a walk. But Ma'am Tini should be able to see the boule-bule and the end of winter with tulips that bloom in Amsterdam,” said Dayat half stunned.

“Who wants to go on vacation Ma'am Tini, kok, you are so worried he did not go? Mbak Tini just relax,” cetus Evi, look at Dayat.

“Nothing. Among the three of us, Madam Tini was the least frequent walk. You are still going with high school students, camping PERSAMI, walking together with college students to the top and nginep. I went on a study tour, farewell with High School Temen to Bali. That's all that Tini paid for. But Mbak Tini himself, the furthest along Mas Bara to Bintan. And finally to Surabaya with us. The rest he's not going anywhere.”

Evi looked at Dayat with amazement. “Kok, are you now this wise? What possession?”

“No need to be possessed if only to say so,” continued Dayat. “Mbak Tini once said a lot of bule-bule clay. But every time I asked Mas Wibi, the answer was ‘about Mas aj’, mending me who spoke directly to Mas Wibi. So, Amsterdam was at my suggestion,” Dayat said proudly.

“Udah is like his second wife Mas Wibi. Pake event kasi-kasi suggestion and instigate,” cetus Evi.

“I'm not inciting. Just exchange information,” connect Dayat.

“Udah getting rich eel. Slippery. Have you met my first sight love at the Tini Ma'am party yesterday? Still her?” ask Evi.

“What does it have to do with love at first sight?” ask Dayat. “I just want to see Mbak Tini relax. She looks like a real city woman. Very busy. Go home from work immediately cook, sometimes not change clothes. Tetep diligent, painstaking like we took care of first. Anyway I am proud of Mbak Tini.”

Evi nodded in understanding. “Each of which you learn diligently. Let Ma'am Tini be proud of you too. She can also be proud of her husband, if the choice to finance your college is not wrong,” explained Evi.

“Yes, it's not wrong. I must have studied seriously. Even so serious, I forgot to play.” Dayat snickered proudly.

The two of them were still at the door when Tina, the front neighbor of the house appeared on the fence. “Psst, Yat! Come on, he said he wanted to learn to drive.” Tina on her tiptoes, tilting her head.

“That's who?” ask Evi.

“Name Tina. I call Ina. It's a little weird to call, ‘Tin’. Temen at once the front neighbor. I go first, yes.” Dayat came out wearing his sandals.

“He was so serious that he forgot to play,” annoyed Evi, staring at Dayat.

“I'm not playing. Studying. Learn drive. You watch the sentence carefully. I did not long,” exclaimed Dayat while opening the fence.

“Come, we'll find a safe place for you to learn to drive. This is my pay for yesterday. My ex-boyfriend is sorry for cheating. Maybe because he saw me bring a guy as good as you.” Tina smiled at her car.

“Good, meaning mission accomplished (mission completed).” Dayat enters and sits in the front passenger seat.

“You have a boyfriend? What if we try to date? Who knows if we're a match?” Tina who was born and raised in a big city, used to say that on Dayat.

Dayat who was installing a seat belt, swerved without being seen by Tina. A boyfriend? Oh, naw. Not now, he thought. Tina is a nice and supple girl. He was more comfortable making friends with the girl now. Not more. Besides ... Tina's not her type.

***

Tini had just woken up from her sleep when the wheels of the plane had just tracked the runway. Wibi tidied up their luggage and helped her remove the safety belt. Since leaving, Wibi has not talked much. Tini understands her husband may be thinking about the mother. He also does not want to signify too many questions or say things that are not important.

“We went straight to the hospital, yes, Tin. He said he had just returned home and was now resting at home. You're just a fever. I insist on going home too, but still sick. Stomach acid. Usually if the relapse is a bit heavy. Surely as long as there is no Vita, Mother eats it less guarded. Love kebablasan,” murmur Wibi.

“Maybe I feel the same father who is alone at home. Feel bad too because you become sick take care of the sick. But I think Mom is healthier now,” said Tini.

“Why is that?” ask Wibi.

“Because I will too. I'll be healthy if Mas Wibi is sick. Because of course no one thought straightened,” replied Tini.

Wibi embraces Tini's shoulder. “You are always proud,” said Wibi.

The taxi drove straight to the hospital. Upon arrival, Wibi's mother was lying down watching television alone. When they knocked on the door and went inside, Mother Wibi was shocked.

“Why on here? Even though I told Vita, that I'm nothing. Soon to be home,” exclaimed Wibi's mother.

Despite saying that, Wibi's mother could not hide her happy look at the arrival of the son and daughter-in-law.

Just like other parents who miss the presence of the child who lives abroad. Although the tongue forbids to go home too often because of the great cost, but happiness is so obvious when meeting.

“We look up, let Mom get well quickly. Who knows I miss Wibi,” said Wibi, hugging and kissing the top of her mother's head.

Tini smiled seeing that. Married a firstborn or youngest, make him have to understand that the first love of the husband is still the mother.

“Sit here, you look tired really.” Wibi thrusts a chair at Tini on the side of her mother's bed.

Tini sat holding her bag. Wibi poured him a glass of water and he gulped it down completely.

“Tonight, let us take care of Mom. Let me not be lonely,” said Wibi.

The mother he was talking to, did not reply. Her mother was observing Tini closely.

“Bi, bojomu kuwi ketoke gek loro. You guys, why, even bojone sek loro nunggoni mom? Jane ki ibuk wis talk to ora popo nek dewekan,bapakmu lak yo nembe mulih nang omah,wis kono do mulih wae. Ojo nang hospital." (Bi, your wife is like sick.You ask a sick wife to take care of you? My mom said it was nothing alone. Your father, right, just came home. You guys go home there. Not in the hospital.)

Wibi looked at Tini who was sitting next to her. “Iyo? You're loro? Ketoke to iki orapopo.” (Yes? you sick? I guess it was nothing.)

Wibi placed the back of her hand against Tini's forehead.

"I'm not loro, Mas. Mung rasane. Ra's my coward, but not hot." (I don't get sick. It's just that my body feels cold. Not feeling well, but not hot.)

To Be Continued