TINI SUKETI
97. Temporary Farewell

“The plan is alone. Everything is alone, Mom. With high emotions, Mbak Tini is more adept at using machetes. Prangs! Prangs! Banana tree trunks are scattered. With his strength, Ma'am Tini dragged the banana tree to the middle of the road. Imagine, Mas! Imagine that! With his body as it sifted, he could sabotage almost the entire village. Chef's party, quiet! Ahaha! Uh, Mr. Paijo was helping to bring Mbak Tini bag and nganterin to the bus terminal,” explained Dayat.

“The story is good. But don't use words, ‘with her body that's like a bundle’. That's Mas's wife-to-be. Somewhat unwell horrified,” said Wibisono cast a look pretending to be offended.

“Sorry—sorry, that is indeed mbakku as well,” ralat Dayat. “But she is also a legend of this village because of the advertising campaign breastfeeding board in posyandu. Use photo of Mpa Tini. The Chef and the Big Rat are in a big storm there. Because Coki saw the billboard.” Dayat laughed out loud.

“Eh, wait-wait. Advertising board still exists?” ask Wibisono.

“Nothing else. It was damaged and replaced with a younger model. The golden age of Mbak Tini is over, Mas. Wh why? Curious to see?” ask Dayat enthusiastically.

“Not, not that. Good if not your Mbak again model,” said Wibisono.

“Oh, no more, kok.” Dayat nodded reassuring his sister-in-law.

“But if there is a photo, I want to see it too. Curious. If there is still. If not, yes, nothing.” Wibisono smiled awkwardly patting Dayat's knee.

“Hmmm, that's what I mean. I must be curious. This is history in Tini's life. You should know. Don't be shy,” said Dayat, rising from his seat. Wibisono.

Dayat then opened a drawer near the television and struggled there for a moment. “Me and Ms. Evi are still nyimpen leaflets from posyandu. Nih,” said Dayat, thrusting a postyandu leaflet containing a photo of Tini smiling while breastfeeding the baby.

Wibisono looked at the leaflet with raised eyebrows and a throbbing mouth. "This Can I Take?" asked Wibisono, raising the leaflet in his hand.

Dayat nodded. "May, take it," said Dayat.

Wibi folded the leaflet and quickly slipped it into the pocket of the backpack. "So your mother sabotaged the road ...," muttered Wibisono scratching his chin.

"Yes" answered Dayat.

"Did you see her ex-boyfriend again?" ask Wibisono again.

Dayat. "Not yet, Mas. But obviously the Rat Mother and family are angry with Tini. Never did anything, anyway. But if I go to the stall, where will there still be Ma'am Tini? are you afraid to go home? What is the shame of losing to Siti? Is that as loving as Chef? Ah, I like sprains and anger." Dayat reveals all his strangeness during this time.

"Do you know about that?" asked Wibisono with a serious look.

"Yes, tau. I rarely hang out at the shop. Not ashamed of Tini. But angry at people's talk. Just, yes, it .. can't bales. You become more diem. Because it is also time to run out more for Puput VI," said Dayat.

"Because of the tragic passing of Puput I, Mas. You want to remember it longer" replied Dayat.

"stolen people?" guess Wibisono.

"No, Mas. Slaughtered Mbak Tini early in the morning. It was delicious and our family ate it well. Including Father. Sampaio three times. Wear the sambel as well. It's delicious, Mas. I became a chicken curry laper," said Dayat, rubbing his stomach.

"Truly the legend turns out. Mas's wife-to-be is kind of weird, huh, Yat? The power of life Mas will be more colorful," said Wibisono chuckling.

"Warrantied, Mas. There's no boredom in Mas Wibi's life. Although a bit strange, Ma'am Tini is loyal, Mas. His loyalty sometimes leads to stupidity. This time Mas don't get mad I call mbakku a bit stupid. I'm a man. Tini's mom was too kind and easy to trust others before. Maybe now it is a bit changed because I have lived in Jakarta for many years. But its nature is still the same. He is loyal. Descending the faithfulness of the Father. Thank goodness only that trait was clearly revealed. So ...."

"So you hope, Mas will be loyal and treat your mother well? That, right?" guess Wibi smiled as she patted Dayat's knee.

Dayat nodded.

"Faith, Yat. I will do my best" replied Wibisono.

Dayat nodded, but his expression returned as though thinking.

"What else?" ask Wibi.

"I want to hear about Mas Wibi's ex-girlfriend? May? It must be prettier than my mom. Yeah, right?" Dayat urged Wibi to tell a little about her former lover.

Wibisono. "No way, Yat. Already past. There are many beautiful people everywhere. Smell easy. This Nyari who is like your mother is a tough one. You should also feel lucky to have a mother like a future wife Mas." Wibisono smiled broadly triumphantly when he saw Dayat's mouth conical.

The night full of fun stories was closed with Dayat who slept agape due to fatigue gossiping her brother. Leaving Wibisono scratching his chin was thinking hard about planning something.

The next day, with two boxes of freshly cooked fried rice, and a bottle of drink containing warm sweet tea, Tini said goodbye to her family. Wibisono shook the hand of his future father-in-law with soothing words.

"Kalih sasi malih kulo and keluwargi badhe dugi mriki. Kulo lan Tini badhe singjang detail malih.” (Two more months me and my extended family will come. Me and Tini will say more details.)

Mr. Joko nodded in satisfaction with Wibi's words. Tini and Wibi leave Cokro Village when the sun has not really risen. Leaving Evi and Dayat who released them with a puddle of tears.

To Be Continued