Pura-Pura Jodoh
Lollipop

Along the way to school, Lula was silent without a word. His gaze was fixed towards the side window, precisely in the direction of the traffic that was bustling smoothly. The chest still feels pain when parting with Mother Zahira, the spoken word makes the woman's eyes teary, and it is able to make her mind chaotic. Sometimes, a new person feels lost when distance must separate.

“Tumben silent?” Frans who was driving tried to break the silence, it was uncomfortable to see Lula not acting up. “Again't feeling well, are you?” continued.

“No.” Lula answered without looking at her husband.

“Then?”

“I'm just thinking of you, it looks like the weight of losing me.” Lula said softly. “Do we stay with them only?!” bargain Lula, trying to find a solution, but he did not realize if it would make Frans hit by a problem.

“Emang you want to sleep with Daddy every night?” ask Frans, before making a decision.

“Now!” It can be lost if I sleep with you every night, Lula thought.

“See aja overnight! We are forced to sleep one room because we do not want them to know about the condition of our marriage. If Daddy is Yes, sleep anywhere okay!! If it is uncovered, daddy just say, just want to nolongin you because do not want Grandpa Ken back attacked—

Lula, who did not want to hear any more, covered Frans' mouth with one hand. “That there is Lula who is a substitute bride!” ketus Lula seemed to try to remind Frans, about their initial intention to get married.

Frans was aware of that, he also did not know what about Eyang Ano if he came to know the facts behind his marriage to Lula. His old illness may also recur. But he doesn't want to look like he needs Lula. He just wants to turn it upside down. Lula who needs with his presence.

Lula's hand had already slipped off, she again sat properly beside the wheel. “What aunty Priscilla hasn't heard?” ask Lula, slowly.

“But.”

“Actually where is he going, anyway?” Lula was curious because she had no news at all. “What has Daddy been looking for to his friends' house? Or maybe all this time Daddy never tried to look for it?!”

Frans took a deep breath, as Lula was reminded of the events in Singapore. “Looks like she didn't want to marry Daddy?”

“But, right Daddy love.” Lula reminded me again, what a man is.

“Yes. But if love without reply what should be continued?”

“Means Daddy's wait is in vain, dong!”

“Why conclude like that. Make Daddy time waiting it can also be used to select, how appropriate he is for us. If it's not what we expected. Make what?”

“But Daddy waited a long time! Time yes just now Daddy's eyes open?”

The shiny black Maserati car had already arrived in front of Lula's school gate. So the man had no intention of continuing the discussion about Priscilla. “A true school! Remember Ken's grandfather; make your husband proud to have chosen you!”

“Then behind?” Lula stared at Frans intensely. “What has been given a husband who does not love his wife!” Lula patted Frans' shoulder. “Remember daddy, 5 million per day. That's proof that our marriage isn't serious!” Lula reminded again, of the fact that their marriage was not as serious as they had witnessed. Lula grabbed the back of her husband's hand. “Pamit, yes! I will make a proud husband who will love me!” while tucking the back of Frans' hand.

Lula started to get away from her husband's car. He was five minutes late, but since the gate was still open he just walked in.

Today Lula doesn't remember at all if she left her phone at the desk in Frans' office. He went to school without any communication. I hope her husband will pick her up in time at noon.

He could have lived 12 hours without a cell phone. It's just that a recognizable person is always worried that he will disappear and be hard to find.

Like today, after returning home from school, because they did not find Frans' car in front of the gate, Lula chose to take public transportation directly.

His destination was the Ramones hospital, where he felt it was a good opportunity for him before he received a heavy duty from his private teacher later. Lula was planning to meet some patients there. For a few days, he did not visit.

“Where's the father?” ask Lula to a recognized nurse.

“Still in operating room, Mbak.”

Lula smiled sincerely, receiving a report from the woman. Let's just say he's a spy Lula sent, his job is to find out which patients deserve a helping hand from him.

After skimming the report, Lula continued her steps towards the third grade ward. In accordance with the report that was read.

Today, Lula meets a thirteen-year-old girl who was diagnosed with kidney failure by a doctor. Just imagine the age of 13 years has experienced something as severe as that, Lula almost burst out his tears when he saw his thin body dry.

Lula sat down listening to the stories of both patients' parents. They said that every two weeks the girl named Sofya needs to wash her blood. So the cost required is quite a lot.

"He loves to paint! But let's not buy canvas, can eat for today only, we need a somersault!"

Lula had never been at that point, but she understood how sad they were at the moment. "I'll say goodbye, Mom!" that's all Lula said, she never promised what patients wanted. Because he understands if he does that, it means he has made a promise, obey them.

Out of the third-grade ward, Lula did not go straight home. He instead enters the administration room to give Sofya an advance on her treatment. Perhaps the girl was a potential permanent beneficiary of her. "Can't ask for a bargain for the cost. How much does the blood washing cost?"

"Say the same Mr. Kenzo, brother!"

"Later the kindness recorded on behalf of Grandpa Kenzo dong! What the hell, Ma'am!" janda Lula, who is able to transmit a smile to women who may have been tired of working all day.

"Alright, Lula's name will still be disguised in the world! but it will smell there later! go home there! it's late, brother!" the woman warned.

"All right! Careful, Ma'am back! That's what the grandpa can do now?" ask Lula who actually opened another chat topic.

"Udah, go home, brother!" growled the woman. Lula finally complied, exiting the administration room with pursed lips.

When Lula walked out of the hospital, the atmosphere had already changed. The day had turned dark, the street lights were already glowing brightly. With the uniform still attached to her body Lula walked towards the bus stop. He sat there alone, waiting for the bus to take him by.

Fifteen minutes waiting, Lula did not find a bus passing through the complex. I really want him to order an online motorcycle. But when you remember not to bring a cell phone, he can only resign.

Feeling tired of waiting, Lula approached the hawker who was sitting not far from him. Lula tried to smile kindly to the mother, from her face, maybe the age of the woman was older than Oca's grandmother. “Mother, Pejaten area destination bus last what time is it?” ask Lula, trying to figure it out.

“Ow, Ma! To Pejaten at 6 o'clock is no longer past,” replied the mother.

Lula checked her watch, it's seven o'clock, which means she's an hour late. Lula took a deep breath, now she was at a loss as to how. Want to go back to the hospital was free because the father had been home since 5 pm.

“What mom sells? Is there a cold drink?” lula asked, trying to shake off her anxiety.

“There ... there, Ma'am! Want tea or plain water?”

“White water only, deh, Bu!”

The woman poured a bottle of water for Lula. “Aduh Mbak no change. I just sold at 5pm. My first customer!” the woman said as she looked at the red sheet of money Lula had given her.

“Take it, Mom! it's okay.” Lula replied casually. Then gulp down the drink that was offered by the woman.

Lula's view was directed towards the bamboo woven basket used for sale. Lots of cookies and dry food there. Until Lula's view found a red lollipop.

“Mother, the lollipop is no foot shape, yes?” ask Lula curiously.

“Hah, no, just a form of love, Ma'am! Ma'am wants? Just take it all, just!” the woman said, take the lollipop wrap and hand it all over to Lula.

Lula refused, instead took two packs and put them in her alma mater pocket. He intended to give the lollipop to Frans so as not to smoke in the area of the house. Because honestly, even though the man smokes in the park, but the smell of cigarettes can still be smelled. “I take two yes, Mom,” says Lula.

"When taken all, mother is also sincere, Ma'am!"

The girl forgot her original purpose, she exchanged stories with the woman. He didn't realize he needed transportation to drive him home.

“This, bring the money, Ma'am! Make a taxi ride.” said the woman while returning the money that was given Lula.

“No need Mom, I still have kok!” lula said, she stood up, immediately saying goodbye because it was late at night.

“Pamit, yes, Mom. May we be found again!” lula stepped away from the bus stop. He decided to look for a taxi only, because it was impossible that he would find a taxi at the stop.

Lula moved away from the bus stop. He tiptoed indistinctly, dancing, twisting his body while kicking mad almost thought because at this hour still wandering on the shoulder of the road. But it wasn't Lula if she cared about the ramblings of the road users who passed her. He was enjoying it, until his steps accidentally disturbed someone who was sleeping on the sidewalk.

"Why do you sleep here?!" lula asked, her mother's soul sticking out, when she saw the old man sleeping barefoot.

At first, Lula wanted to help the man. But because the look in her eyes implied that Lula's lust was so high that she immediately retreated, intending to stay away. Unfortunately, the man was already upset with Lula. He chased after Lula who was considered to have disturbed his rest.