Suddenly a Husband
Old Man Reni is Coming

The day after Bre's birth, Reni's parents finally came as well. Papa and his mother look uncomfortable with the condition of the clinic where his daughter gave birth, but I could not speak because this was the risk that Reni had to face because I had warned before but no one wanted to move.

"Son Ben, this, can't the clinic just be emptied" said Reni.

"Evacated how Auntie?" I don't understand the direction of the conversation.

"Look, this is a very narrow room. Outside, it is also noisy because of many patients. Aunty believes Reni is not comfortable, but she still has to rest two more days here. Well, that means Auntie, for the convenience of Reni and Bre, how about we just rent this clinic two days ahead. Pay double their daily income so that there are no patients other than Reni and her baby" Reni said.

"Huh?" i gawk. Can't believe what Aunt Resi said because she herself is a doctor. He should know how the fate of patients if a clinic that incidentally the only one in the area is closed. Where are they going to go for treatment? Where is his humanity? He was sworn to devote himself.

If discussed comfort for his daughter and granddaughter. Reni had already gotten one room though small but it was more than enough. This is in a remote village, it should understand the conditions here.

Hearing him, I just kept quiet. Think of the wind. Om and Aunt Reni's parents seemed to understand I did not like the request, so they hurriedly corrected.

"Eh, Aunt is just wondering. Not serious about Ben" said Aunt Resi, trying to rectify her request earlier. "Oh yeah, where's the inn here?"

"There is no aunt. The only thing is mes, and I only get one room. If you could sleep there with me. But if Auntie, it's better to be here with Reni." I said.

The husband and wife looked at each other. Aunty Resi only smiled wryly, when her husband asked permission to mes, his wife immediately confronted with the reason later no one changed to keep the baby fussy.

"Now understand why I asked Reni to come." I said, in my heart.

Since Reni's parents had already come, I decided to return to mes for a rest. There's still a lot of business to be done. I'm alone because Reni's father is not allowed by Aunt Resi. Actually I'm more comfortable that way because me and Bili are not too close either. We are also not real daughters-in-law and in-laws, just limited to the status in the marriage book.

***

In front of the other employee's rooms, I cross paths with Yohana. He was busy sweeping the terrace.

"Don't forget Han's rest" I said

"Yes Ben. You also. Must be tired of waiting for Reni and your baby" said Yohana who made me want to laugh because she thought that Bre my son. But I can't explain because I promised not to discuss this with anyone for the good name of Reni and her family even though it wasn't her fault but she still considered it a disgrace. "Now who's looking after Reni's mother?"

"His parents. Just arrived."

"Oh. You don't want them?"

"No need. It's already crowded in there."

"Oh."

For some reason, it felt so lazy to leave Yohana. I want to be with him longer. It felt like it was very sleepy. Tired all night waiting for a baby.

"Han" I called him.

"Yes?"

"Are you happy?" the question once again tickled me.

He smiles. "Why Ben? Do I look that sad?"

"Yes. You must be tired of doing all this."

"Sokay know!"

I laugh.

"If I'm not happy, what do you want?"

"You want me to kidnap. I'm taking it away."

"Why? you don't want to? It's just as exhausting over there, isn't it Han?"

"Ben, man,"

"Yes?"

He's silent. Staring at me long.

"I'll kidnap somewhere else so you can feel happy. You've never been happy, Han."

Now he laughs. "I don't know anymore."

"Han,"

"Yes?"

"I'm sorry,"

"Why?"

"I should have accepted the offer to marry you."

The smile on Yohana's face was gone. He was silent, like a statue looking at me.

Ahh, why do I have to talk like that? But I really can't stand to see him this miserable. If he had just decided to divorce, I would be very happy. My God, forgive me if I expect his widow. Forgive me if I wish something might be bad for her and so arrogant as to think it could make her happy.

"Ben, I have to finish the job first. Today must rush home because Upik and Puti are in my boarding house. They're not feeling well, nobody's waiting" Yohana said. He soon passed, either the reason was right or just to avoid me.

Han, forgive me for being this presumptuous ....

***

The last data has been sent to Genta. A little late because the signal in mes is not too good. But only here is a safe place because if in the office I'm afraid someone will see it because now CCTV is everywhere.

[It's all Gen. I'm off first. If there is anything WA only.] I said, send a message to his email.

[OKAY. Thanks Ben.] reply Genta.

My laptop turned off. The plan was to take a break, but suddenly the door to my room was knocked. At first I thought it was Reni's parents, so I ignored it, but when I heard Yohana's voice, I hurriedly got up.

Sure enough, Yohana was standing in front of the room door. He looked confused, his eyes were full of tears.

"Ben, I'm sorry I interfered. But I don't know who else to ask" she said trembling.

"What's up, Han? Let's say. Don't hesitate, I'll help." I said.

"Ben, Puti .. She was vomiting, so I took her to the clinic, but she couldn't go home because I didn't have the money to pay for the treatment. I've contacted his father but there's no response..So was his mother. Now I have to take him home immediately because Upik is in the same condition, is sick and left alone." Yohana explained the condition of the two children.

I'm the nobody Upik and Puti are really boos. No need to say much, I immediately ran to the clinic which was not too far followed by Yohana.

At the clinic, Puti was crying because she was afraid of being left alone. When he saw Yohana he immediately hugged her.

"You take care of Puti for a moment. I finished his administration." I said, then hurried to pay for it.

"The total is eighty thousand" said the cashier.

"What's? Eighty thousand? Just that and you're holding the kid?" I glared, annoyed, why for that money to hold the patient. Why not just give it a break?