Tough Widow
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Ayu did not feel ashamed of any doubt. Sitting among the guardians is not taboo. Because, previously often do that when Ikram is busy. She came not only with Hanan, but also with Alifa and Adiba, because she was now going with her husband. 

Students began to arrive to meet the multipurpose building in the corner of the school. They with their parents sat in the reserved seats. While Alifa and Adiba play in front of Ayu. Wide enough for them to run around here and there. 

Hanan sat beside Ayu, occasionally glancing at the cool-looking mama in a suit and black skirt and matching hijab. 

Several teachers advanced on the stage to carry out their duties. They lined up to bring the event after the event that had been neatly arranged. 

Each student began scattering to pick up a flower that had been prepared. Likewise with Hanan, the boy enthusiastically ran to get a rose that would later be handed to his father. 

"Has everyone got flowers?" ask the teacher to make sure. Checking one by one the students who raised their hands.

"Okay, then we'll continue with the next show."

Ayu continued to kiss Hanan's head gently. It should have been a precious moment for a child, but not for Hanan who only came with her mother. 

"For fourth-graders fifth and sixth-graders please come forward." 

Hanan stood up straight from his seat. Walking following his friends up on stage. 

Judging from his face the boy was as happy as the others, but there was something lingering in his heart that could not be expressed in words. 

The fourth-grade students stood at the front, followed by the fifth and sixth grades behind. 

Ayu took a picture of the baby who looked the highest. His posture is exactly like that of Ikram. His skin was white and striking among the others.

They sang a song dedicated to my father in unison. Lots of teary eyes. I was overwhelmed by that special show.

Ayu's body shook. He could not imagine how Hanan was feeling right now, it must have been chaotic because the expected person was not present. 

Ayu clapped her hands. Trying hard to make Hanan to keep smiling and forget the pain of his heart. 

Almost ten minutes into the song ended boisterous applause filled the room. 

The headmaster picked up the microphone and stood in the middle of his student. 

"Now it's time to give gifts to each other's fathers." 

Then they came down from the stage. Approaching his father who was already lined up. 

Hanan was still standing on the stage. His eyes were not sidetracked from Ayu who kept waving. Coded Hanan to go down immediately. There was envy when all his friends were hugging their father. However, Ayu's words asking her to be strong continued to cross until the envy disappeared. 

"Where is your father, son?" ask wrong or teachers who do not know about the condition of the Hanan family. 

Hanan pointed at Ayu who was waiting for his arrival. 

The teacher followed Hanan's finger pointing and then gave a small nod, just like that he understood the purpose of his student. 

"Please give this rose to your hero, son."

Hanan ran over to Ayu and hugged her tightly. Kissing her cheeks in turn and saying thank you repeatedly. 

Ayu shed tears. He thought a lot when he saw his three children were small and needed a lot of living expenses. Moreover, soon Alifa entered school, while Hanan went to class. 

"Thank you for what?" goda Ayu while wiping her tears.

"For everything. I promise I'll repay all of Mama's services. Even if it's not comparable, I'll make Mama happy."

Ayu and Hanan became the center of attention of all the guests. He is the only woman who plays the role of father. 

After the tearful event, Hanan enters the room with Alifa and Adiba, while Ayu is busy with her cell phone. He should have gone to the bank today to open up his savings, but it was stopped because it was too late. He chose to write more before submitting. 

The sound of knocking on the door blew Ayu's concentration. He never ignored anyone who came and immediately went out of the room. Open the door a little. To make sure who is coming.

The smile that had been bursting to greet the guest was faint when he saw someone standing at the door. 

The one who destroyed her household and took her husband.

Ayu stood upright with both hands folded. Putting on his formidable face was unparalleled. No need to be sweet in front of the actor. Enough to be a brave lioness. 

"Why did you come here?" ask Ayu ketus. Look at the invitation in the woman's hand. 

"I just want an invitation." Rani thrusts in front of Ayu. 

Not thinking long, Ayu immediately accepted it. 

"I must have come" said Ayu straightforwardly. 

Rani smiled with a grin, as if she could not believe Ayu's words. His eyes were trailing through a very narrow living room. 

"You feel at home living here?" asked Rani scoffed. 

Ayu looked back. Then I looked at Rani again. 

"Why indeed? This house is more comfortable than the Ikram mas house. And I'm more at home here because I pay for it with my own sweat, not begging for someone else." Ayu shifted her body until Rani could see clearly inward. 

"And one more thing, never look at me low, for I am not as low as you think.* Pushing Rani and closing the door. 

Rani clucked annoyed with Ayu's disrespectful behavior towards her. 

"Awas, Yu. Tomorrow I'll embarrass you." Leaving Ayu's house with a yawning chest. 

Ayu leaned her back. Ikram and Rani's wedding day is just around the corner, and he doesn't have any clothes to show up. Wanted to show that he wasn't as weak as they thought he was. 

"Lula, I have to ask Lula for help." Ayu rushed to the room and picked up the cell phone. Contact her best friend who has a boutique also salon. 

"Hello" said a woman's voice behind a cell phone. 

Ayu smiled. He knows that voice very well. Although they have not greeted each other for a long time, a friend will not be able to forget. 

"It's me, Lul." Ayu greeted without mentioning a name. 

"Well," said Lula later. 

The two laughed at each other. 

"Tumben you called, what's wrong?" ask Lula enthusiastically. 

Ayu hesitated a little to say, but she could not just shut up. 

"I need your help. Tomorrow Ikram gets married, and he invites me. I have to come up with a beautiful and attractive appearance. Not to compete, Lul. I just want to prove that I can also be happy living without him" Ayu said at length. 

Lula smiled, she was most proud of a strong woman like Ayu. 

"I will help you tomorrow, bring your children to my house, and you must come with a million charms" Lula said.