CUTS
Farewell...

Days passed changing months after Cut underwent treatment shifting the location of the uterus. However, until now there have been no signs if it works. Almost every night they do a pregnant program except when Cut is having a monthly guest. Mother Yetti as the father-in-law is very supportive of her son-in-law in running the pregnancy program. In fact, he also arranged healthy meals for Cut.

For two months, they also checked with the obstetrician and the results were also good no problem at all. During that time, Risma always bought Mother Yetti when she had a weekend at Rendra's house. There was nothing Cut could do because Cut found no reasonable reason to expel him. Cut only monitored the extent to which Risma tried to approach her husband. As of now, Risma is helping Mother Yetti to arrange the healthy food she brought from home for Cut.

“And now Risma in Cut position. Will Mama be attentive as well as this?” canda Risma brings up her past.

“Mama will do the same even more. It's just that you're not patient enough to be Rendra's wife. But, yeah, that's it. Why remember those bad memories again. You guys are happy with each other's lives.” Reply Mother Yetti.

Cut who was sitting on the sofa accompanied by Rendra who was playing with Anugrah just smiled a little. He felt strange about his mother-in-law. On the one hand, he was like being forced to become a grandchild-producing machine but on the other. Her mother-in-law did not intend to bring Rendra and Risma closer. This was evident from his every word or attitude while being with Risma in their residence.

Rendra is also seen maintaining his distance and attitude in facing Risma in front of Cut. The attention given by the mother-in-law made Cut bewildered. But she persisted and tried to be patient with everything her mother-in-law had ever treated.

“Ma, if all efforts have been done continue Cut has not been pregnant. What will Mama do?” risma asked as they were on their way home from Cut's residence.

Ms. Yetti often spent weekends with Risma because the presence of Risma a little treat kangen and loneliness because Reni had lived with her husband in Aceh. Meanwhile, Riko was busy with her work outside the city even for a long time Riko never returned home. Risma is the only option available to be invited anywhere.

Mother Yetti breathes oxygen deeply. Risma's question bothered her a little. During this time, he really wanted additional grandchildren from Cut.

“Will Mama get Rendra married again?”

“Yes where can. Any soldier can have two wives. You don't seem to know the military rules.”

“Then, Mama will do what to get more grandchildren?”

“Ya don't know. Mama hasn't thought about it.”

“All marry siri, will not be caught by the country.”

“Don't worry you! Papa could be berserk if Rendra did that. Anyway, Mama wants Mama's granddaughter to be born from the womb Cut because although Cut from the village and deformed but the best results. Mama's friends always praise Anugrah because her face is very different. He looks like Rendra but his nose, lips and even his eyes are very different. He followed the fusion of his parents' two faces. Bayangin only if Rendra's wife is one tribe. His face would not be much different, otherwise his mother would have been his father. Well, this. Her face is completely different.”

“Can be so it's not Rendra's son!”

“Add your ngawur. Obviously he looks like Rendra, only in a special form.”

“Kira if I used to get pregnant and give birth to a child Rendra, what kind of face?”

“Definitely different because your parents married into a different tribe. The result is like you.”

The conversation between the ex-boyfriend ended when the car stopped at Risma's rented house. The car driven by the driver drove back to the residence of the master.

Time goes so fast that it does not feel like it has been a year Cut has not been pregnant. Today they returned to visit Iskandar in the pesantren. If sulking on the learning schedule at the cottage, Iskandar should be able to go home during school holidays or new school year holidays. But, he and his four friends compact want to settle in the pesantren because their goal is one. He continued his education in Yemen after spending three more years here.

Today is graduation day for them. Many families came to attend their graduation. Of all his friends only Ari's family and himself came to this special event. Dwi, Reski and Dika look sad despite trying to cover up with their dime jokes.

“Don't be sad! There's still us. We are your family too.” Ari said Iskandar.

“True Ari said, even we are closer than their own sister. Just look at Iskandar's attitude, it's still big jealous of his sister

Cut and Rendra get acquainted with Ari's family who according to Cut is very harmonious. He is also anxious to see Ari's sister who is triplets. They play together and invite the younger brothers Ari and Anugrah to play on the field.

“What Mom intends to continue here after graduation?” ask Ari's mother to Cut.

“Iskandar said he would like to continue I follow because it is good for him later.”

“Iya, Ari also does not want to go out of the cottage. He wants to follow his friends. He even followed his friends agreed to settle in the pesantren even though it was a long holiday.”

“Thank God because they can be good friends. I am also happy because they always get along even though before Iskandar likes to fight.”

“Iskandar the son connect me. The status of his father is unclear between missing or dead because no body was found. Mas know for themselves how the bodies of the tsunami victims were, some even not recognized. So, we consider him dead.”

“Iya, I saw the news. Connecting children or important biological children we sincerely care for and care for. God willing there is no problem for it. Especially if Iskandar has been orphaned, then our reward is much more for taking care of him.”

“Iya, Mas.

After graduation, those who continue their education will remain there. One thing they did not know was when a santri came calling Dika to the ustad room. Dika who was joking with friends and sisters from Ari and Iskandar followed the santri. Dika was surprised to find out who was in the room.

“Nak, come in!”

Dika hesitantly entered the old room and sat opposite his father.

“Dika, how does adab meet parents?” ask softly Mr. Ustad.

Dika took his father's hand and kissed a glimpse.

“Son, your father came here to inform you that he would pick you up. Your father said that you would continue public school in your home area. Ustad is happy with your progress and Ustad hopes that you will continue to practice the good things you have received while here. With the knowledge you have learned, both the world and the hereafter. God willing, you will be awake from all evil deeds. Ask God if you are in trouble. God never leaves his servant. Especially a godly servant like you. Insha Allah.”

“When you don't want to go home, Ustad” says while looking down.

He was very afraid of his father. To Dika, his father was a human-shaped demon.

“Im sorry, Son. We can't keep you here any longer even if we want to. Because you are your father's responsibility. Your father has the right to make up for whether you can stay or have to go home.”

“I'm sorry, Mr. Ustad. But we have no cost to send him here. If in public school for free and for his snacks he can search for himself. Her mother is sickly to work, so we can no longer afford the money if she keeps asking to stay here.”

That day, the five friends had to give up the departure of their friend and brother named Dika. They let go of Dika with tears even Ari to ask her father to help Dika stay mondok but what power. Dika's father did not intend to allow his son here longer.

“I appreciate the good intentions of mom and dad. But, Dika is my son and no one should interfere in our family affairs.”

Such were the words that came out of Dika's father's mouth when Papa Ari tried to restrain Dika's father. Papa Ari could only shake his head slowly to look at the son who was crying because his best friend left him.

“Don't be sad. Remember, we're till jannah's brothers, aren't we? You study diligently and take me with you to heaven later.”

They hugged tightly as if it was the last hug. But in fact it was indeed the last hug because after that they would part forever.

“Hopefully, in the future we will meet again. Don't be arrogant if you meet me later, yes!” said Dika release the embrace of his friends.

“Dika!” call Iskandar and Ari together.

“This!”

They handed him a plastic bag of snacks that Dika really liked. The snack was a snack often brought by Ari and Iskandar's parents. And every time they open the snack box, Dika will take the snack.

The clear weather is inversely proportional to the five friends who are standing under cloudy and dark clouds. The happy rays that had emanated from their faces suddenly disappeared changing the thick black fog. Ari roared in his mother's arms while Iskandar cried in Reski's arms and Dwi looked at Dika's back until the figure disappeared as he walked the car he was riding.

There was no laughter, there was only sadness until one by one the parents left the cottage because it was late afternoon. So did Cut and Mama Ari.

In the room now lived the four of them who were looking at each other's photos. Photo of Cut and Rendra visiting Iskandar. At that time, Rendra took pictures of the five of them and then scored six sheets. Rendra took one of the photos to put in the album and then five more photos, he sent them.

“Can we meet again with Dika after this?”

***