Suddenly a Husband
Reni ... Reni

Just as Abah came in, Reni and I giggled. We laugh at the tension our age is facing Abah. "How is it, the heart is still safe, right?" I asked, while glancing at Reni who had paled at the beginning scolded Abah. But now he can smile wide. It turns out he was quite tough too, not running around like my friends when playing at home and was kicked out by Abah because Abah did not like it the most if there was a friend who came. Somehow Abah always thinks my friends are reliable, including Reni was judged so, even though how cool Reni with a myriad of achievements.

"Lumayan. turns out your brother is very fierce, but still interesting really." replied Reni. He smiled widely.

"Interesting what. Fatigued it continues to scold." I snorted in annoyance.

"Sometimes getting scolded is fun, Ben, that's proof baby."

"Well, what's that theory from?" I shake my head. "If my dear will not hurt the same words. Sharp Ren, razor sharp. Duh if you can cry for a long time really with Abah "I whisper again, happy to have a friend to gossip Abah.

"It's been dong you Ben sliced." again we laughed. But the laughter stopped when someone came along with the little boy. Yohana and Alif. I don't know where they came from, but obviously I immediately turned uncomfortable, let alone a glimpse of our eyes staring at each other.

I still hate him! There is still a pretty big feeling of anger. I don't know what this is, but it's called vengeance I don't care because I still hate it.

"There was a guest apparently," unexpectedly, Yohana instead greeted Reni, instead of entering to avoid me as usual. "I'm Yohana, and this is Alif my son." He introduced himself with his friendliness. "Bak Reni, what do you want to drink? I'll make some tea soon."

Why her? I even became uncomfortable with her suddenly warm attitude towards Reni. So confused, I even daydreamed about it so that I ignored Reni's question.

"Ben, you're not doing this?" Ask Reni again. He clapped his hands in front of me.

"Huh, oh, sorry," I said.

"Far away I came here, scolded your brother even dicuekin." Reni pouting.

"Sorry Ren, but when are you coming home?"

"Dih, you're upset with me, Ben? I am a guest. The guest is a king to be honored. Moreover, I came far away specifically for you..I don't appreciate it anyway." Reni pretended to be angry.

"But that doesn't happen in our house. Only Abah's guests can stay here." I said, half-whispering, then we laughed again. Back to making Abah as gossip material. I was satisfied to expose Abah's ugliness to Reni.

"When are you going back to Jakarta?"

"Some,"

"Why Ben? is there a problem?"

"If I say there is, will you help me?"

"Mmmm, of course. Isn't it every problem you're always having to take care of me Ben?"

"Ren, I will tell you later through WA, but now you should go home because in a matter of seconds my brother will definitely come out and that is a sign that he will re-tell you with disrespect. I don't want you to be hurt by Abah and end up hating me. I still want to be your friend, Ren."

"Alright, but if I WA reply!"

I'm nodding. Reni immediately said goodbye, she quickly spurred her jazz to leave our house.

As I said earlier, Abah came out with her sour face. Wailing, must be looking for Reni.

"Where's the kid?" ask Abah.

"That's the girl who didn't have it!"

"Who the hell Bah, there's no woman who's not here."

"Your friend!"

"Oo, Reni?"

"Yes. Daughter brave nyamperin home boy. Is that his name?"

"Home home."

"No, what Abah said. What kind of a woman is that. Come and go as he pleases. I really don't know if Adab. At least be happy. Abah wasn't sure he was a good doctor, most graduated also because of the bribe..That's how rich kids are. It's nothing but money."

I didn't answer, leaving Abah nyerocos with her own mind. Who doesn't have Adab, him or Abah? Even if Reni says goodbye, I'm not sure Abah will answer well. I always think negatively of my friends.

"Remember Ben with what we talked about. Abah's decision has been finalized and you must obey. Don't try to be in a relationship with another woman!" Abah confirmed before my hand reached the doorknob.

Ahhh stale. I don't want to discuss let alone approve Abah's unilateral decision. I am a grown man. I have a right to decide who will marry.

"Art!" Abah snapped as part of my body almost went into the room. "You don't have a mouth? Can't answer Abah?" Abah jerked my hand, quite sick. But as if numb I kept walking into the room.

Tear cloth. Apparently Abah managed to grab some of the back clothes I was wearing to tear. This time I was really bothered by Abah's attitude.

"What the hell is bah?" ask, turn around facing him.

"From this moment Abah called you deliberately silent. You want to make Abah angry. Really you. If I had another son, I wouldn't give my favorite grandson to a man like you!" Abah.

"Do you think I want to?" I challenged Abah.

"You!" those pair of eyes were looking at me full of anger. "Dare to fight me!"

"Ben didn't mean to fight Abah, Ben knew who Abah was. But Ben still will not obey Abah's desire to marry his umi Alif!" I said, firmly.

When I was about to turn around, I saw my mother, Ami and Yohana who were holding Alif standing near the dining table.

"You ..." I said, pointing to Yohana. "You can talk to Abah like you used to if you don't want to marry me. Don't just shut up like that. Abah will only hear you, not me!"

"Ben, it's not polite of you!" Abah was about to grab me, but was held back by Yohana's call.

"Well, let Hana talk" said Yohana. "Yes Ben, I want to marry you. I want you to be my husband, a surrogate father to Alif" Yohana said in a stammering voice.

Whatisthis? What happened to the woman, why now she even speaks like that even with a stammering voice? What the hell is he really thinking? I'm really surprised to see it. What else does he want?

"Omong empty!" I said, annoyed by what he said. Instead of going into my room, I came out of the house and went to the mosque with a torn T-shirt on the back. I don't care about everything!