Suddenly a Husband
A Chosen Child

Yohana looked delighted as we entered the courtyard of an orphanage that was only a half-hour drive by car from home. He was so eager to meet our future son. Yeah, finally, after considering for almost two weeks, I finally agreed to adopt a child. At first Ami gave the idea and guaranteed by Yohana. We will raise the boys with various considerations. Later, after he went to puberty, he was not a Yohana mahram. If it's a girl, it's that boy who will keep boundaries with me, but if it's a boy then Yohana will keep boundaries and that feels safest. That's why we decided to raise the boys. Plus if he gets married later, we don't need to be his guardian. It is much safer than adopting a girl.

However, the plan was scrapped when we entered the courtyard of the parlour. Yohana was stunned by a little girl about five years old. The little girl in the wheelchair. Her nanny said the child was malnourished so his legs withered so he could not walk.

"We'll just raise this kid, baby." Pinta Yohana, whispering.

"Huh? Honey, this is a girl. We've talked about it. We'd better see our son-in-law." I said, trying to get Yohana in. But my wife refused, saying that her heart had fallen in love with the little girl. She wants to be her mother.

"This meeting must not have been a coincidence. You see honey, there are many children here, but only he sits facing the gate as if our coming son-in-law. This kid I'm sure needs us more than the baby in there. The baby is healthy, there will be other parents who I believe will care for and love him later. While this kid, he's got his flaws, I'm not sure there's a lot of foster parents willing to pick him up, or maybe he'll stay here forever if we don't adopt. So, let's just raise this kid." Pinta Yohana, of course with a little whimper.

"Han," I pulled Yohana's hand slowly towards the edge of the parlour so we could talk before making a decision. "That's a girl, Han. I don't care if he's healthy or if there's a privilege. To me, kids are the same. It's just, we've made an agreement that the one to be adopted is a boy. You still remember the many rules between men and women. It's a big risk if we take care of the kid." I said, trying to remind Yohana of our agreement in the beginning

"Yes I remember baby. But I'll explain and teach the boy later. There will be no problems later. I promise you that. From the very beginning we will be open so that we can truly be real parents to this child." Yohana. He continued to make sure that everything would be fine.

Yohana has made a decision, she wants to adopt a five-year-old boy named Caca. Decisions he made and did not want to be challenged. I couldn't argue anymore especially when I saw Yohana's smile finally appear when I finally nodded my head.

"Thank God, thank you dear. I'm really happy. I owe you a lot. I promise to be a better wife. We'll keep Caca together." Yohana.

All the requirements that we have prepared since before coming here have been handed over by the orphanage. The plan will be a review for our eligibility to adopt then later Caca will be delivered to the house or we will pick up here. You also know all the information about Caca. He was orphaned because his parents died. Born healthy but at the age of eight months his father died, practically his mother who must be the backbone of the family. Because of having to work a bone slam, while still in a mourning atmosphere made his mother Caca finally fell ill and soon followed his father. Since then Caca has been raised by her grandmother, the only family left. Her grandmother who did not work, just relying on income from the yard can not give a decent life for Caca. Daily meal of rice and salt. That's why Caca has developmental problems.

"Honey, hopefully we can graduate to be Caca's adoptive parents, yeah." Yohana said expectantly. I assure you because after Yohana's heart leaned on the child, I somehow felt the same way. He was like my son, the son we missed.

***

Although there has been no decision on the issue of adoption, Yohana and I have prepared many things so that later when Caca comes the equipment is already available. Yohana had bought clothes, shoes and all the necessities for the five-year-old. While I myself turned Abah's room into a nursery. The paint color is changed to pink, girls' accessories are now a ever-difficult that adorns the walls of the room and also the top.

A week later, our request was finally granted. That morning, they delivered Caca to our house as well as a handover. Yohana looks the most excited. Since last night he could not sleep, otherwise I would have probably awakened twenty-four hours.

"Welcome dear, from now on this is Caca's house. I'm gonna be your mom and that's your dad. And that is Aunt Ami. We are family, we love each other and take care of each other. We'll live happily from now on." Yohana said while embracing Caca who was still sitting on a wheelchair. The little girl replied to Yohana.

Yohana accompanied by Ami was busy showing this house to Caca. The five-year-old girl also looked excited. He seemed comfortable when he was near Yohana. He even called Yohana Bunda. A call that almost made our tears cry. Good Lord to us, give a soothing and well-mannered child like Caca. Even though he is still young, he can put himself very well. He honors me and Johana, and Ami, who is now officially his aunt.