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4_Learning to Understand

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After last night's events that made Aisyah's heart blossom, this morning the woman hoped that her husband would give her a little attention. In the relatively narrow rented kitchen, Aisyah deftly prepared some vegetables she bought overnight for their breakfast. Accustomed to living independently in a big city made Aisyah quickly do the job.

At 5:30 AM local time a simple breakfast is available at the table. Similarly, the supply box for himself and Bayu has been neatly arranged. Aisyah stepped towards her room. His smile was thinly printed when he saw Bayu was still asleep. A flicker of the shadow of their struggle last night made Aisyah's cheeks blush. There was a hint of shame and happiness coalescing in his heart.

Aisyah immediately headed to the wardrobe when Bayu was seen moving her body. Aisyah was not ready if she was caught staring with admiration at her husband. After picking up the uniform today, Aisyah hurriedly went to the bathroom. Moreover, the more daylight time makes Aisyah more focused on preparing her work.

After being ready with everything, Aisyah returned to the room. He gently shook Bayu's body.

“Mas, it's noon. Awake, gih. You have not prayed Fajr,” whispered Ayesha softly in Bayu's ear.

“Hhmm ...” Bayu just turned his body around without opening his eyes.

Three times Aisyah tried to wake him up, but Bayu still flinch. He eventually gave up and chose his own breakfast. Aisha did not dare to harass her husband. He was afraid that he would make Bayu angry which would have no good effect on him.

Brakes.

The sound of the clashing of the bedroom door with the wall made Aisyah who was sitting at the dining table shocked.

“This sesiang why don't you wake me up, anyway!” aphat Bayu rushed and grabbed a towel on the small shelf in front of the bathroom.

Aisyah is just dumb. Not yet she answered Bayu's words, her husband had darted to the bathroom. Aisyah simply let out a rough breath. “I was wrong again,” he said inwardly.

Aisyah was washing the dishes when Bayu came out of the bathroom. There was no greeting of good morning, let alone a sweet smile like the one Aisyah had been waiting for. Bayu just passed by her and immediately headed for the room.

“Mas, can anterin me what not?” yell Aisyah. Their narrow contract made Ayesha's voice sound clear in Bayu's ears.

“From yesterday, right, I told you. Departing alone. I'm hustling. Eight o'clock someone wants to take the bike. Where is not done again,” replied Bayu while reaching for his motor key next to the television.

“Mas, no breakfast, first?” aisyah asked as Bayu turned the key to the living room.

“Ngak, could. Later after the work is finished,” he replied without looking at Aisyah.

“This is provision.” Aisyah slightly ran as Bayu stepped out of the rented door. “Mas, don't forget breakfast, it hurts later.” Aisyah held out a box that had been put in a plastic bag.

“Ck! Bother.” Bayu received a supply box from Aisyah although by forced, “aku left first. You be careful.”

Aisyah stared at her husband's back until he disappeared at the front turn of the contract. There was disappointment left in his heart. Why is his life not as sweet as the stories he reads. Even so Aisyah knew that her husband loved her so much.

“Maybe the way Mas Bayu shows his affection is different to the way of others. Aisha spirit! Bayu is Bayu. Not a prince like in drama.” Aisyah went back to monologuing to encourage herself.

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“You didn't get your husband, Aish?” ask the next-door neighbor who works at the bakery.

“No, Ma'am. Mas Bayu hurry, there is urgent work to be completed this morning,” replied Aisyah politely.

“Oh, yes. Mumpung is still young must be eager to find money. Let tomorrow if given momongan already have savings.”

“Iya, Mbak.” Aisyah got up when she saw the angkot who was going to take her to the factory stopping in front of them. “I first, yes, Ma'am.”

“Iya, Aish. Careful.”

Aisyah jostled with the mothers of the factory workers and some school children. The corner of his lips slightly raised. He confirmed the words of his rented neighbor earlier. Currently Aisyah and Bayu must be diligent in saving for their future. Aisyah thought, after all, it was not just herself who had to ride the angkot to the factory. Even in front of Aisyah, there was a mother whose age was much older than her remains the spirit of living today. Aisyah can't lose to that mother.

Aisha realized that life is a struggle. How he could be in this city, away from relatives and parents, of course because he wanted his life to be more decent. Aisyah wants her children to be able to enjoy a more comfortable life from her life.

Angkot stops in front of the factory where it is foraging sustenance. Aisyah went down and gave the fare to the transport driver. The woman stepped into the factory courtyard. It's been four years Aisyah worked here. Although several times he was transferred from one part to another, but Aisyah was happy because in the current part she had such friendly co-workers.

“Aish, wait!”

Aisyah's steps came to a halt when she heard such a familiar voice calling out her name. He turned his head, seeing Witri running small made Aisyah smile. The woman was his best friend during his time working in this place.

“Tumben, very morning,” babble Witri so step parallel to step Aisyah.

“It just so happened that the angkot was cepet, Mbak,” replied Aisyah.

“Loh, not delivered your husband?” Witri glared at Aisyah's answer, “new bride, right, usually to everywhere nempel continues. Kayak stamps.”

“Don't most ngayal, deh, Ma'am! What other novels have you read this time?” Aisyah's question made Witri blush. Only Ayesha knew the reading of Witri.

“You really want to know? Ish, really make a baper, deh. So romantic. If I were the woman, I would be betrothed to the handsome CEO like Aldo,” Witri story makes Aisyah smile again.

“Sadly, Mbak. Life is not as sweet as a novella. Mbak Witri can fall if his height,” ledek Aisyah which of course makes Witri advance his lips.

“You don't, Aish. Who tried to buy a novel if there is a new novel. Who used to make me go to a book fair just for a bunch of romantic novels. Forgot you?” Witri went back to making fun of Aisyah to make them laugh.

Aisyah recalled, some of the novels that she bought before marrying Bayu are still in dos that she has not been able to open. In the past, Aisyah had fantasized that her life would be as beautiful as the story she had read. However, after marriage Aisyah realized that her life was too far from her dream. Aisyah must learn to understand the character of Bayu, understand his personality, accept all the advantages and disadvantages. His life is real now and he has to live it.

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...To be continued...

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