Suddenly a Husband
Efforts To Survive

This is the first day I entered work after a week in the land of Minang Land. Early in the morning, I prepared everything. Starting from writing equipment, books, UU and of course laptops as my main weapon when working. Just about to get out of the door, but this step stopped because Johana was right in front of the door. He seemed to be worried, whether to knock on the door or not because of the movement of his raised hand.

"Hey Han, have you come? Want to clean up my room? I told you, specifically my room does not need to be cleaned, I have cleaned everything myself. Look at it, it's neat, right? Although not as clean as if you are right, but quite good. Aye!" I said, while opening half the door so that Yohana could see the condition of the room that I had tidied up since morning, even the trash can I threw away.

"Yes Ben, I remember. I only have to come once a week, right?" said. "But I'm not here for that." He suddenly thrust a medium-sized pack of crackles that were originally stored behind his body. "Here, I brought you breakfast. Usually the office canteen just opened at delapanan. This half is rarely open around here, unless you walk into that little market." Yohana said again. "I know you won't be hungry for too long, Ben. So breakfast first."

I took the package he gave me. Then smell the smell of gulai from inside. "This must be Pontong Padang. Aye, right?" my many. "What start?"

"Start jackfruit, your favorite, Ben."

"Alhamdulillah, the sustenance of the righteous son." I said. "Tomorrow will you eat breakfast again?"

He laughed. "Yes no. Can you tease me later."

"Keep me breakfast what dong tomorrow?"

"Later in the afternoon, buy milk and bread. You have breakfast, wear that. Or with cereal. Easy right?" he passed by without caring about me anymore.

Yohana, the Minang bloody woman was still very attentive to me. He even willingly came so early to deliver breakfast for me. The one who was smiling saw him suddenly fell silent. The smile disappeared when he saw the clothes he was wearing. Again I was late to realize that he came in very shabby clothes. Wearing a robe that even has two patches on the side of the arm and lower skirt.

Is your life really that narrow, Yohana? Or you just don't like shopping like before.

I don't know how Yohana was after she got married and left our house. Whether it's been that late or just changed since here. It's just that the sight made my eyes glaze over.

***

[Ren, how are you?] I greeted Reni when the phone call was connected. I called him on purpose during the break to ask for help.

[Ren, actually I want to ask you a favor.] I said.

[What Ben? Just tell me, I will definitely try to grant it.]

[Ren, can I borrow your money? In about two months, I will definitely return it. I was in need, now I was spending a lot.] I said, without being wide. Actually it is not nice if you have to borrow funds from Reni, although he often offers. But I had no other choice because only he felt like a close acquaintance could lend. Ask the mother, worried will make her anxious even though at this time the mother is handling all household needs including Abah treatment that can not be late especially until absent.

[Of course I can. How much do you need? I'm sending it now!] Reni.

After mentioning a nominal amount and he didn't mind me having a little chat and then closing this call. In just a matter of minutes, the amount of money we had agreed to go into the account. I smiled with satisfaction.

Working hours that are still half time again now feels long because the list of groceries is already on my mind. That's why when the first job came, I worked with urgency.

"Do all this well, Mr. Ben. Remember, the first three months are your trial period before becoming a full-time employee here. If you're not serious then there are still a lot of people out there who want your position!" said Mr. Hasan is always the manager above me directly.

I just nod. I feel grateful to be reminded. If only it had followed the mood, it was certain that this work would have been completed carelessly.As a result, I only retained three months, I was only retained, after that losing a job means having to go back to Jakarta and back away from Yohana. Though I very much want to always be close to him, especially in his current condition, his life in suffering, he must hope that someone will protect him.

"Remember Ben, you have to work hard to survive. With a fairly high salary you should be grateful not to have long to get a high-paying job and a bonus near Yohana!" I said, reminding myself.

Employment contract. Several times I repeated opening sheet by sheet the agreement of the workers of the oil palm plantation to ensure that everything was correct. There are still some irregularities. I convinced myself that this was no ordinary mistake, but it was fatal. To be sure, so I tried to contact a senior on campus first, he who was a student famous for his intelligence and now works as a lawyer in an NGO. In addition to being intelligent he is indeed very idealistic, always numbering the unity of justice.

[It's very strange, obviously there was Ben cheating. Can you send me all the full files? I'll help you investigate until the matter is resolved. But do not tell anyone first if this is suspicious to avoid things that are not desirable if our guess is true.] Pinta Genta Hasibuan, my friend.

[Okay, ready Gen. The data you requested I sent to email. Please let me know as soon as possible.] Reply.

When I was done, I went back to my manager's office to hand over all the tasks I had checked.