Suddenly a Husband
Bringing Abah Home

The night was getting late, I was still engrossed in front of the laptop, fiddling with various ideas for sales. So focused on the laptop that I did not realize that Yohana was sitting in front of the desk. "Why baby? You haven't slept? Am I interrupting? If so, I'll move to the office." I said, ready to lift the laptop, but it was held by Yohana. "What's wrong? Speak."

"Honey, are you sure you'll continue this sanjai business? Ami said, we have lost too much. There seems to be no hope in this endeavor. Just imagine, in these two weeks there is no income at all, while production costs continue to run" said Yohana. "I'm worried that if we keep insistent on running then there is not a profit instead of a fortune."

"Who said there was no hope? It's still being worked on. As long as there is effort, hope should always be there. This Sanjai business is your hope, Han. I want to make it happen for you." I said "I'm looking for a way to get this business back on the way, so don't worry too much, leave it all to me. You just need to help support and prayer."

"But with continued loss, you should just change the effort, baby. I'm afraid we'll lose everything later. Time, energy and capital. Or you should accept the offer of your friend working in his office so that we can have income. I'm really worried we're missteps and the bigger the loss."

"The name of the business must have been a profit loss. Can't keep on winning. Be patient, ask God to continue. I will also try to keep going. Looking for a way to re-raise our sanjai." I said while throwing a smile at Yohana.

Actually, I am also overwhelmed by this effort. Our capital is getting thin. Only there for a few more production times. Plus I also have four dependents. So it can't really be zero. There must be a reserve of funds also for the cost of treatment Abah which at any time must be there. But that worry I never showed because I'm the leader here, if I'm not sure, they'll be more unsure.

***

This morning Ami was told by the hospital that Abah had just attacked one of his roommates. As a result, he suffered serious injuries. In order to secure from the rampage the families of Abah's injured patients, we were asked for approval to put Abah in isolation. A very heavy choice for me because in the isolation room will make Abah worse. Abah will be locked up, really be a person who is seriously mentally ill.

"Today also just pick up Abah." I said

"What's? Brother seriously? You're not kidding, are you? Picking up Abah, that's a decision to think through, bang. In this house, now there is Brother Yohana, there is also Lila. If Abah's consciousness returns, do you believe all will be fine considering that you will also often go-go. I can't afford to keep an eye on Abah. Abah's strength is many times greater than mine. Not to mention Abah's harsh words that sometimes break me. Think again, bang. For our common good unless you are ready twenty-six hours with Abah!" Ami said

"Yes you're right, Mi. But remember too, leaving Abah in the isolation room will make Abah worse. Instead of restoring Abah's memory, there was even making Abah worse. I don't want Abah to be that way. I want Abah to heal!" I said.

"Oh, so you think I don't want Abah to get well? I'm the same as Abang, both Abah's children, I also love Abah, must want the best for Abah too. So don't make your own decisions. Think of everyone else in this house too, bang. Lately Abah has a history of often attacking others, so there must be a ready male force to accompany Abah and it is unlikely that we who have a story are both ever the target of Abah violence. My head almost broke was punched by Abah!" Ami said with teary eyes.

***

As I have decided, today I will also pick up Abah. After renting a car, I went to RSJ with Ami. It still speaks a thousand languages. If asked, answer only.

I understand Ami's fear. He was so because he had been a victim of Abah violence. Indeed, Abah's energy was stronger than her. Plus Abah if angry even with just words but success hurt the feelings of his opponent. I'm the only man if it's been rumored Abah can go straight down, let alone a woman who is softer heart.

"Mi .. we are the Abah Family that still remains. Abah is the key to heaven from the parents we still have. So let us take care of Abah in order to get the reward of goodness from God. At least also have charity savings that can later be useful in the afterlife. To do good to the unjust old man is a great reward." I said. "So, help Brother ya Mi. Let everything be equally good." I added.

"Yes, it's up to you!" He said he was still cold.

Both of us went to the hospital to the Abah ward. Throughout the corridor, I kept talking about my expectations of Ami without any intention of patronizing let alone ruling, just wanting to open his heart that after all filiality to Abah was our duty even though Abah had once corrupted us, he just responds to potluck. Maybe still very upset because after expressing his heart, I stick with my decision to bring my brother home. That's why he can't do anything but obey.

But Ami's attitude changed when we met Abah. He was cheerful again, talking to my brother even though Abah did not respond.

"Well, remember yes, at home now there is someone else, Abah must be able to keep the attitude" Ami told Abah while tidying up Abah's belongings when I returned after taking care of the administration. "Oh yes, don't be angry because Alif is afraid that his grandfather will rampage.if Abah remains so, Alif does not love Abah anymore."

"Don't. Alif must love Grandpa!" suddenly, Abah. "You're the one, so don't bother Alif to let him play!" Abah hit Ami's head softly on reflex. I saw her was shocked, but Ami just chuckled.

"IIhhh Abah, his son should not be beaten, I will tell the police and Komnas son to be picked up and jailed!" Ami scares him until finally Abah lowered his head several times as a form of apology.