Village Girl With a Million Dreams
Chapter 27 (The Long Night Part 1)
After school when Ayu entered the house, Mbak Murni and Mas Ali were sitting casually in the family room. Ayu caught the unpleasant look from Mba Murni's eyes, but Ayu still tried to be as neutral as possible so as not to be awkward.
“ Ayu to room yes Mbak, Mas”. Ayu pampit after salim with both.
Ayu really felt that something was strange. It seems like someone is being seriously talked about by Mba Murni and Mas Ali.
Tonight Ayu is preparing dinner in the kitchen. “ Yu, later finish eating mbak want to talk yah”.
“Iya Mbak”. Ayu nodded. There was a sense of deg-degan in Ayu's heart. Mbak Murni is not able to pay all my school fees. Buyut Ayu is no more.
It was a deep sadness, but there was nothing Ayu could do. He is only able to give up with everything that will happen in the future.
“ Sit Yu”. Mama looks very serious. Ayu gets tense, she squeezes the tip of her shirt to reduce her tension.
“Sorry yes Yu, it seems like Mbak and mas Ali can no longer finance your school Yu”. Mba Murni grabbed Ayu's hand. He saw Ayu's face at the moment was already not fine.
“ But Mbak..... would you like to return Ayu now?”. Ayu's voice shook holding her bill.
“ Yes no, you find time to take care of everything Yu. Ma'am mah up to Ayu only, if you still want to help mbak here also do not papa. Only Ma'am can't go to school Ayu anymore. No money Yu”. Ma'am Pure looked at her husband who was across the street from where she was sitting.
“ Kasih Ayu time ya Mbak”. Ayu will definitely be out of the house soon. Forgive Ayu for making Mbak and Mas hassles.
“ No offense ya Yu, Mas same Mbak has no choice”. Mas Ali seemed to casually give an argument.
Ayu is a little emotional, as before Mama Murni would only move her to a cheaper school. But now that his decision had suddenly changed, they were now giving up.
After a long conversation, Mbak Murni chose to end the conversation and watch the TV in the living room. From the beginning, Mba Murni did not agree with the decision of Buyut Ayu who brought Ayu to stay at the home of Mbak Murni.
Ayu had expected this to happen before, but never imagined the process would be so fast. Ayu even just counted months of her education.
I need some fresh air, I can explode at any time if I don't get out now.(Inner Ayu )
“ What Ayu can come out for a while Ma'am. Ayu want to buy sanitary napkin”. Ayu just reasoned, she wanted to calm her mind.
His legs were gontai, his steps were unable to keep up with his path. Ayu fell over the road divider.
Ayu did not immediately stand up, she sat face down leaning her head on her knees. At the moment no one seems to be walking by. The streets were quiet and very supportive the atmosphere became even more miserable for Ayu.
Ayu was crying, she could not stand it anymore. His throat was holding back the crying. Now I have to get it out, otherwise I'll still look pathetic.
Ayu cried quite loudly, because the night was very quiet. The sound of Ayu's crying almost filled the air around.
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“Mamih, please tell Dad. Don't leave all the work to me”. Malik dropped his body on the sofa next to his Mami. Her head was dropped right in her Mamih lap.
“ Why am I always treated like a child Mih? I can choose for myself what my life will be like Mih, I want to determine myself with whom I will marry”. Malik closed his eyes.
Mamihnya glared, not usually this child will open his mouth about his personal life. There is a happy look on Mamih Ajeng's face. But there was also sadness because her husband always restricted her son's movements.
“ Is he very special? Mamih's son to love half dead. Even already dare to oppose his father”. Mamih mocked Malik whose face was already unfriendly. It will be a pleasure unto her Mamih. She was very happy to make her son's mood even more chaotic.
Malik sat down at once to hear Mamih's question, he grabbed Mamih's hand and kissed her. His eyes sparkled happily.
“She will be the second woman I love after Mamih”. Malik rests his head on Mamih's shoulders.
“Don't dream, it won't be that easy”. Mr. Rama suddenly interrupted the conversation of Malik and Mamih. Moving hands loosened his tie while staring at Malik sharply.
Mamih only looked at the two with love, the two of them were indeed rarely in line. There is always something they argue about. Even Malik had run away from home because of his father who was too restraining Malik.
Malik's countenance changed upon hearing his father's words. The suit that had been placed on the sofa was reached again.
“Where are you going, son? Eat first ya babe”. Malik kissed his Mamih's forehead before passing away leaving his parents behind.
Malik is always able to control his emotions when driving. He would open his glass and shout as loud as possible to resolve his anger.
Suddenly he thought of stopping by just looking at the house that Ayu lived in. When he arrived, Malik only looked at the terrace of Ayu's house whose lights were not too bright. Malik's eyes caught the figure that came out of the house and smiled.
Ayuna is my soul mate, she knows that I am here waiting for her presence.
Malik follows Ayu from inside the car, deliberately keeping his distance from being seen by Ayu. Malik was shocked when he saw Ayu fall on the pedestrian pavement that he passed.
Malik ran towards Ayu. His feelings are no longer out of concern for seeing Ayu. He also heard the sound of Ayu's cries enveloping his hearing.
Malik crouched down, his hand grabbing Ayu's shoulder. He took off his suit and put it on Ayu. Malik helped Ayu stand up. Her hands were busy helping Ayu clean her pants that were filled with dust.
Malik tried to grab Ayu's hand, he saw ayu's hand being scratched. Malik already knew that Ayu would not be touched by anyone if not Mukhrim.
“ Ayu alright?”. Malik's feelings are mixed at the moment. He was so sad and disappointed in Ayu's current state. He felt guilty that he could do nothing.
“ Sorry yes Kak”. That is all Ayu can say. He tried to hold back his tears from being shown to anyone.
“Do not apologize Ayuna”. This time Malik's hand grabbed Ayu's wrist forcefully. Can not be left alone, Malik brought Ayu into his car.
This time Ayu resigned, this is not the first time she was forcibly pulled by men. Usually, Oji will also do it under these circumstances.
Malik handed over the mineral water that had been removed. His eyes looked at Ayu full of warmth. At the moment Malik is eager to be a person who means something to Ayu.