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30_One Month Working

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Time passes so quickly. Without feeling it, Bayu has been living his new life for thirty days. The time is so short for the process of adjusting from his old job, which of course it also affects the physicality of the man who has just become a father.

Clearly visible dark circles around his eyes, as a sign that he is less rested. When others prepare to pick up dreams, Bayu actually prepares to seek sustenance.

Who for?

Nothing but for the sake of providing a decent life for his wife and little daughter. A month working in the factory, a little bit to make Bayu realize if all this time Aisyah has worked hard for her small family. Especially by carrying Zahra in her stomach, surely Aisyah was so troubled. Therefore, Bayu is determined to always work hard.

"Zahra baby, you go to work first, yeah. Zahra is well in the same house Mother. Don't fuss, yeah. Do not make Mother hassles. I believe Zahra's a smart kid.  Accompany Mother, yes." Bayu kissed Zahra's cheek which began to puff. The baby was just squirming which made anyone who saw it become anxious.

"Coffee is just as much bread as Aish readyin, Mas. If you are tired, take a break. Do not be too forced," Aisyah's message with a bag of supplies that she always prepared for Bayu.

Bayu got up from Zahra's side and approached Aisha who was standing not far from him. "Thank you, yeah, Deck. Forgive me for always troubling you."  Bayu hugged Aisyah and landed a light kiss on the forehead of her female idol.

"Now, anyway, Mas. Mas Bayu is not a hassle. Already, the hunt is leaving! It's late." Aisyah breaks Bayu's embrace. Bayu smiled looking at Aisyah's cute face when pouting like this.

"Why am I so lazy to go, huh, Dek?" Bayu re-captured Aisha's body. Even this time it was tighter than the hug.

"Mas, no, ah! Cepetan will be late!" Aisha pushed her husband's body away. Aisyah does not want to happen anything more than that and certainly will make Bayu late to go to the factory.

"Yes, Deck. Sorry," Bayu's great-grandson. His face is a little lethargic, the article has long trained patience to defeat the ego that sometimes controls him.

"Come, Aish anter's up front!"

They walked out of the room. Aisyah just escorted up to the living room door. After the shadow of her husband disappeared, Aisyah immediately locked the door and returned to her room.

Such is the routine they live when Bayu get the night shift. Aisha had to stay up at home to accompany Zahra. Whereas when Bayu got the morning shift, Bayulah who always accompanied Zahra stayed up late. This Saai, they should both fight for the future of their little family.

It's been a few days that Ambar isn't feeling well. Aisyah's mother-in-law had the flu and a slight fever. Aisyah asked Ambar to rest early. Aisyah did not want to make the middle-aged woman a hassle. So that it had been two nights alone Aisha was guarding Zahra at night.

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The sun rose high, the light felt so warm touching the skin of Aisyah and Zahra who were beside the house. Aisyah deliberately brought Zahra out so that Bayu could sleep soundly without being disturbed by Zahra's cries.

While inside the house, Erina had just walked out of her room. With her eyes still heavy, the girl headed towards the dining table and opened the serving hood that was laid out on it.

"Ck! Whatisthis? Why is there no cooking?" gerutu while closing the hood. The girl rushed to the bathroom to fulfill the call of nature.

Not long after, Erina sat back down at the dining table. "Mom, is there no other cooking? Instead of cooking even a job, yes." Erina was not stopping. The words that came out of his mouth, he addressed to Aisha.

"Rin, how long do you want that? You're a big boy, but your attitude is still childish." Ambar who was watching television spoke up. The woman was really upset about her daughter's behavior.

"Erina, watch your talk! Ayesha from before dawn was already struggling in the kitchen. I'm not feeling well, so I can't help Zahra. You should be busy in the kitchen, not Ayesha." Ambar slightly raised the tone of speech. Because he was really furious with Erina's behavior.

"What else, anyway, this hour is a storm?" Bayu chimed in on the talk of his mother and sister. He woke up to the voices of the two women.

"This, you know, Mas. There are no vegetables at this hour. What do we eat, dong?" erina said lightly.

Bayu stepped closer to the dining table. He saw a bowl of long beans yesterday whose color was getting darker, a plate of bakwan and a tear of sambal on the table. Do not miss a jar of crackers that is always a mandatory menu in this family.

"Well, it's complete. Less what else, anyway?" Bayu looked at Erina's face that was still bent.

"That's it, yesterday's vegetable, Mas."

"What's the difference? If you don't like it, just eat sambel with crackers. That's it, bother." Bayu sat in front of Erina while sipping the warm tea that Aisyah always prepared at the table.

Ambar who heard Bayu's reply smiled slightly. The woman was happy if Bayu started to dare to refute Erina's words. Sometimes Erina needs to be taught a lesson in order to appreciate others.

"Mas Bayu, really, that's it, anyway! Not-don't Mas Bayu is now also more desirable Ma'am Aish than Erin, yes."  Erina was getting more emotional seeing Bayu's attitude that was so calm.

"Yes, that. Now the main responsibilities are Mbak Aish and Zahra. You are still responsible, but only in accordance with the ability. Mas can only afford to give shopping money as it is already available at this table. If you don't like it, go find it yourself. Work so you can feel the struggle of every grain of rice that you have been eating."

With Bayu's reply, Erina felt defeated. All this time he was just lounging. Girls his age in this village are already at work. Some are salespeople, some work in factories. While Erina, she only became unemployed and always followed the lifestyle of her friends who incidentally children people are.

No doubt, Erina immediately took the rice and vegetables that were available at the table. He quickly devoured the food until it ran out. That certainly makes Bayu smile.

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"Where is Mom's condition? Is it okay?" erina asked as they sat in front of the television.

"Alhamdulillah, it's better. I miss gendong Zahra. So I tried to get well soon" Ambar replied excitedly.

"Don't force it, Mom. I really need to rest a lot."

"It's not just Mom who has to rest, Bayu too. Night shift work is not healthy. He should have slept by noon. This is even Zahra's carrier." Herman's words chimed in, like a dagger piercing Aisyah's heart. The reason is, at this time Bayu is holding Aisyah.

Aisyah just lowered her head, she tried to calm her rumbling heart. Honestly Aisyah wanted to scream, she was tired of facing her father-in-law and sister-in-law who always cornered her.

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...To be continued...

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