Suddenly a Husband
Are You Happy, Han?

"Where's he?" The unimportant question just came out, looking at the two children who were somehow old, who were obviously very thin. Such as malnutrition, but when viewed from their lives it is natural that these children are malnourished.

"Huh? It was ... was going to his mother" Yohana said.

So, that guy's still in touch with his ex-wife? I put on a cynical smile. Actually it could be positive thinking, naturally they meet, maybe there are things that want to be discussed, anyway they still have to maintain friendship because they already have two children who must continue to be communicated. But I don't understand Yohana's heart, why does she look so ordinary? Did she really love her husband? A rude man who does not have these feelings, or he was forced to marry because he could not avoid the request of his uncle and aunt as his guardian.

"You're not coming?" My toot.

"No. What for anyway? I have to look after Upik and Puti." He answered, looking away at the moment, as if looking at the future.

"Han, may I know, are you happy to be through this?"

"I'm fine, Ben."

"You've got the burden of these two kids. Taking care of them is definitely not an easy thing." I growled, not liking everything the man gave to Johana.

"What's different about when I was babysitting Alif?" Yohana said, making us both silent for a moment. "Ben, sorry. That is to say. How's Alif doing? I really miss him. Do you have a picture of her? I really wanted to meet him, unfortunately now our distance is so far away. Ben, do you know, I had dreams and had a fever because I missed Alif. Does he miss me too?"

"I'm sorry Han. I'm really sorry I've burdened you."

"It's okay. It is I who should apologize. Sometimes, because there's too much weight in this heart, it's easier to get emotional.I'm really easy to ignite." Yohana said while chuckling.

"Han, you must be tired. Oh yeah, by the way, do you want a vacation with me?"

"Vacation? What do you mean, Ben?"

"Late next week I want to go to Bukittinggi, he said there is a very good view, many tourist attractions as well. You want to come with me?"

"Can't, Ben. I have to look after Upik and Puti "

"They're coming, too, Han. How's it?"

Yohana was silent for a while, she was considering many things, then unexpectedly I she nodded her head on the grounds that she needed to take the children out so as not to be too confined.

"Alhamdulillah. Okay, tomorrow's Sunday I'll pick you up." I said

"No Ben, we'll meet near the field

***

I borrowed money from Reni again for our trip this weekend. Because I have not paid, besides my salary will be deducted directly to pay off Yohana's debt to Mr. Zainal. Meanwhile, the money I had borrowed at the beginning of Reni had run out to buy clothes, food and help Yohana pay off her debts.

[Tumben once you're wasteful, Ben? Usually very efficient. But I don't mind if you borrow. I also will not ask to be returned.] Reni said at the end of the phone.

[Yes Ren, I have to pay off something very important.There's actually something I haven't told you yet.] I said, as I called her.

[What?]

[I've found Yohana.] Reni silent. I called him a few times and he finally replied. [Ren, are you listening? Is the signal good there? Here is good.]

[Ren, you know. I'm really happy. I finally found Yohana without having to struggle to find her. He came alone. God granted my request.]

[What do you mean, Ben?]

[Yohana works in the same company as me.]

[Well, how is that possible?]

[Yes, that's how Ren is. God's scenario is absolutely incredible.!]

[Then how did he get to work there? Didn't he just graduate high school??

I told Reni everything. About our first meeting. The secret of God is amazing. Who would have thought we could meet every day. Though at first I thought it would be very complicated to look for Yohanq without a clear address.

[Ren, it seems like the talk was already yes. I have to continue the work.] I said.

[Yes Ben.] He who was cheerful turned lethargic. But because I was busy with the story about Yohana, I didn't notice Reni.

In just a matter of minutes, the money Reni promised went into my account. I smiled happily.

***

Sunday morning, after dawn prayers, I was ready to take the car that I deliberately chartered for the streets of course with the help of Zainal sir who had memorized everything here.

The car is ready. I also bought two bags of food and drinks to stock up on the road later. At seven o'clock in the morning, I gasped straight for the field where we had made the deal. Almost an hour I waited, finally Yohana came with Upik and Puti came too.

"Sorry Ben, it was a few minutes late because he had to outsmart his father's children first so that he did not suspect" said Yohana, while lifting a bag big enough to contain their equipment.

"Is there a problem, Han?" I asked, worried he was okay.

"That's okay, just if I ask for permission, it's forbidden. His father Upiqk and Puti would at least like it if we went out except for money, then he would be willing. permit."

Yohana, how is your life? Why is it as if the responsibility is fully borne on you when you are not his father or mother. I really gripped the man called father. He should be an example to his children.

Today we have to be happy. I decided to forget for a moment the story of Yohana and refocus on this holiday.We will write how happy they are when they walk with me.

Yohana had just arranged the seating of Upik and Puti. When he finished, he sat in the back with the children. But I asked him to sit next to me in front of me with the reason that I was their driver myself, but if Johana wanted to sit in front then we would be like a happy family.

Yohana laughs.

"All is ready? let's go!" I said, leading the prayer. Followed by Yohana and the children.

If only the people who saw did not know that I and Yohana were not husband and wife, they would have thought we were a couple because of the beautiful scenery we made. We're the four of us. Like father, mother and children. Moreover, we both wear clothes with light blue shades. It's like wearing a uniform like a real family.

Along the way, the children told each other stories. They look so happy.