Suddenly a Husband
Two Barriers Have Been Completed

The third day the mother left us, the house was still visited by people who took turns to make pilgrimages. One of them is Reni and her family; Reni, Riko, Reni's father and mother, and Bre. The arrival of the adorable little baby made me momentarily forget the sadness, Alif was also happy with the presence of Bre. He really does not want to be far from him.may feel happy because he finally can meet small children as well, despite the difference in age of three years. During this time Alif is rarely taken out or interact with children his age, he spends more time with Mother or Ami. After my mother died, she spent twenty-four hours with my sister.

"Ben, actually besides wanting to express my condolences, I also want to say something to you." Said Reni who asked to speak six eyes with Riko. "Yohana. You still looking for him?"

Hearing that name made me instantly stunned. There has been no word from Johana yet. I also can't go back there to look for it because of family problems that never end. Mr. Rizal, always the police who handle the case of the disappearance of Yohana and the discovery of the body of the girl who was washed away was not able to confirm to me whether it was Yohana or not. To date, no family has claimed to have lost a family member. There was no news of Yohana. It is like disappearing into the earth.

"Ben," Reni broke my daydream. "I'm sorry for my outrageous attitude all along. To make amends, will you pick up Yohana? It's on the island of fish. I sent him there so you couldn't find him."

"Fish start? You sure he's there?"

"Yes Ben. Yohana's in there." Reni gives an address complete with instructions about the whereabouts of Yohana. He also admitted to doing it out of jealousy. He exchanged Johana's departure by paying off all of Johana's brother's debts. "He was fine, working in one of the lobster ponds as a laborer. You can look for him there. I'll prepare all your necessities to pick him up. You both love each other and deserve to be happy." Reni.

This information, although very late but very grateful because I finally know where Yohana. I'll go get him. I don't want to lose her again.

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We both almost fell asleep because we were so tired of taking care of everything ourselves. Preparing a dish even though it is perfunctory but quite draining energy for people who are on pilgrimage for the departure of the mother. In addition, sometimes it must also serve when Abah's emotions rise. Ami and I must be patient if Abah has gone berserk looking for mother. The plan is tomorrow we will both take Abah to the grave of the mother, so to make a pilgrimage, because in the next few days I will leave the house to find Yohana.

As long as I'm gone, Reni and Riko will help keep her here. They will accompany Ami because Ami will have difficulty handling Abah himself, moreover there is also Alif who is still a hundred percent to be taken care of by Ami.

"Assalamualaikum," someone's voice kept me and Ami awake. We both went forward.

Siska was her pseudonym when she became a night woman, while Lila Nuryani was her real name. She is the ex-lover of bang Sigit, the mother of my niece Alif. The woman came here after learning of the news about the passing of the mother. Actually he had long wanted to come here to see his only son, but because he remembered Abah's threat and worried about something happening to his son so he chose to see Alif from afar. As a mother, Madam Lila actually never really let go of her son. He separated for the good of his son. Her past was very bad, making her realize that Lila was not worthy to take care of Alif.

Ami has known Mbak Lila because they have met several times before. First time introduced bang Sigit secretly in the mall near our house. Second, when Mbak Lila came to the house with bang Sigit to make a confession that she was pregnant. Their initial intention was originally to get married, but Abah and Mommy were against it. So Joanna was told to take the place to cover up this disgrace.

"Mbak, comein. Alif is sleeping, later if he wakes up and meets with mbak, he will be very happy." Ami said excitedly while pulling Lila's hand, but she refused, as if timidly. "Bak calm down, Abah is sick, he will not recognize mbak. In addition to depression and hallucinations, Abah also has Alzheimer's disease. So his memory is a lot of lost." Said Ami who was aware of Lila's worries.

After hearing Ami's story, Lila dared to go inside. I watched with my own eyes, the events of the day when Lila met Alif who was sleeping. With tears in her eyes for enduring a deep longing, a mother who has been separated from her child since she was a baby now kisses and caresses her child affectionately.

Alif who was originally asleep had turned around, maybe he was disturbed by Lila's tears dripping on his cheeks. But then the boy slept on Lila's lap. I couldn't see it, so I decided to leave the room. Letting the mother and child let go of the longing.

If only there was no ego to be won, maybe Alif can grow with the love and love of his father and mother perfectly. But he had to go through the moment of losing his mother, then when his mother returned, his father was gone

Also Yohana. He does not have to go through a series of problems that make his life a mess. But I'm sure there's a silver lining. Therefore, I have told myself not to regret anything even though sometimes, as humans there are also complaints that come out of my mouth.

The business with Mr. Diki, although not yet get sorry, but I have returned the children. Mas Yanuar and Puji had also promised to help soften their father's heart. I think it only takes time to heal his wounds.

Lila's mother has also met with Alif, now just to find Yohana. "Han, patience. I'll definitely come get you."