Tough Widow
Unaltered

"I miss Papa Angga, Ma, '' whine Alifa, Ayu's second child.  

"Papa Angga is busy, son.'' Ayu put down her phone and switched focus on Alifa. 

For three days Angga did not come home to make children miss his figure. Not only was his treatment good, but also his presence and warmth. 

"Is his dear Papa Angga lost like papa Ikram? Is it because of me, Ma?'' Hanan came closer with his gloomy face. 

Ayu gently rubbed the cheek of the baby and then moved to sit next to him. Swiping Hanan's arm, the only child who was the most kangen with Angga. 

"Son, Son. Papa Angga has told mama that he cannot come here because he is busy. 

Ayu took a deep breath staring towards the front. Not only children, he also hopes Angga comes. 

Really what they say, tumben mas Angga did not come here. Is it because he's mad at me or busy. Why not give me news? 

Ayu stared at her phone screen hoping for news from Angga. There is nothing but a message from the customer. 

"If yesterday took Rani to the hospital and now where? What did Elisha move?'' 

It is undeniable that there is a sense of anxiety that shackles. However, Ayu again thought about all the words of Missa who did not consider her presence.

If there is a better woman I will not accept, may the Angga be happy. 

That's Ayu, he never burdensome others, he just wants happiness for those who are good. However, now must find an excuse so that children do not expect his presence again. 

Tok tok tok tok

The sound of knocking on the door broke Ayu and the children's jokes. 

''It must be papa Angga.'' Hanan ran towards to open the door. 

Hope that's really you, Mom. 

Soon the children returned with frowning faces and sat in their original places. 

"Loh why? Isn't papa Angga coming?'' Ayu tries to see who the guest is, but because the door is slightly closed to make him invisible.  

''It's me, Yu.'' A heavy voice greeted. It was not the voice of Angga but the voice of Ikram. 

"Eh mas Ikram, briefly, Mas, '' said Ayu lowered Alifa. 

"Mama get out for a second. You wait here.'' 

Ayu rubbed the heads of the children and came out to approach Ikram who was still standing in the doorway.

"What's up, mas?'' tanya Ayu let Ikram sit down. 

"No papa, I'm just missing the kids.''

"O, Ayu immediately went back and made a drink. While Alifa sat on the lap of Ikram. Hanan was certainly not going to come out of the nest. 

"How's Rani doing, Mas? Is he better?'' tanya Ayu served a cup of black coffee in front of Ikram. 

Ikram did not answer, he only remembered the behavior of Rani for a few days. 

"If from the physical he is fine. The doctor said there was nothing to worry about either. But the more days he's kind of getting away from me.''

Ayu frowned.  

"away? You mean what?'' Ayu sat in front of the desk-obstructed Pledge. 

"Since I came that time, he's kind of stayed away from me. He said it was more comfortable if there was near Angga, up to the hospital with Angga. I can't do anything, he said he just wanted to fit in.''

"Did Angga come to your house often?'' ask Ayu to investigate. 

Ayu shakes. Angga was like staying away from him, but Ayu never thought there. He thought Angga was really busy as usual. 

Until when he's mad at me. What should I do to get him to accept me as his friend. 

From the bottom of his heart, Ikram was tormented, but he could only be patient with his wife's indifference.  

"Leave it, Mom. That's what makes Rani comfortable. At least there's progress. May he recover quickly.''

Ayu remains optimistic and expels all prejudices. Hoping that Angga remain steadfast in his faith even though loving is impossible to choose one's wife. 

"I'm just here to give you this.''

Giving Ayu a brown envelope. 

"No need, Mas. You better save it for Rani. He needs more.'' Ayu refused outright. He did not want to burden the already difficult Ikram. Although it was actually still the responsibility child of the man. He can meet their needs. 

"No papa, Yu. You have accepted.'' Kram was a little pushy and hoped Ayu would accept it.  

"Alright, I accept.'' Ayu took the money and took it to the room. Put it on the table and show it to Hanan.

''Money from papa Ikram,'' said Ayu without a voice.

"We go yuk, Ma. I think my pen is habi.''

"Ready, we leave now.'' Ayu raised her hand and placed on the head a sign of respect. He remained cheerful even though in a sad heart the thought of Angga. 

"As you wait for the house, yes, I want to go out for a while to take Hanan to buy a pen, '' said Ayu tidied up her hijab. 

''Yes, I will take care of the children with pleasure.'' The kram complies with Ayu's orders. 

His presence in the middle of children seemed to give a new atmosphere in his life. Moreover, his marriage with Rani is not blessed with children and it makes Ikram lonely. 

Ayu went to the stationery store. In addition to buying school supplies for Hanan, he also bought ready-to-eat meals for dinner.

Accidentally, Hanan saw Angga who was walking with a woman. 

''That's papa Angga, Ma", Hanan said excitedly as he patted Ayu's arm. 

"Where?'' Ayu turned towards Hanan's hand pointing. 

How shocked to see Angga and Rani joking at each other in between her steps.  

"Pap __" Ayu immediately silenced Hanan's lips and pulled him back. Hiding behind other visitors.

Angga who was not far from that place turned his head. Looking for a loud voice that was only a moment.

Someone was screaming, but where?  

"Who are you looking for, my mother?" ask Rani gently. Since declared amnesia, Rani's attitude is somewhat different and more friendly to everyone. 

Angga shook his head after making sure there was nothing. Continue to get to the car and leave. 

Ayu opened Hanan's mouth and stood in front of the boy. 

"Don't call papa Hanan often, he's busy" Ayu said in a soft tone. Hope Hanan understands his words. 

Hanan nodded and tried to understand that. 

"What's wrong with you, Mom. Why did you change, then why did you have to promise me.''

There was a bit of disappointment that Ayu felt, but he tried to toughen up and hope Angga did not choose wrong.