WITHOUT YOU
ARA
"Fra. You promise, when we grow up, we'll get married. I became a husband and you became a wife. "
"Haha. Erik. What the hell are you talking about? "
Ara still chuckled at Erik's request.
Erik stretched out his little finger and forced a link to Ara's little pinky.
***
These few days Ara became a quiet child. Not even a taste for food.
The only child who used to be his friend has now met his biological family.
And Ara?
Now just remember the last moment, just before the departure of Erik the child lover.
"Did Erik remember Ara there too? "
Crying and then falling asleep.
Today, Ara's little hand was forced to get injections after infusions.
He fell ill from being bullied too often.
It was usually Erik who had always been a hero to him.
***
"Yeeey, my superhero is coming. "
Ara leapt for joy when she saw Erik running with a small twig. And Erik managed to keep the bullies away from Ara.
"Fra. I've come. Don't cry anymore. Let's wipe those tears in your eyes. "
"Yes Erik. I promise not to cry anymore. Erik is taking care of Ara. "
"Yes already. Let's go inside. Mom cooking Ara's favorite vegetable loh. "
Looky. Even just hearing favorite dishes, it is able to make Ara run away from her superhero.
"Basic Ara. " Erik giggled amusedly.
***
HASNA ORPHANAGE
Hasna's home that is currently caring for many children.
Ara, Erik and many disadvantaged children.
Some children are lucky because it was entrusted to Ms. Hasna. Like Erik.
But not for Ara. She found Hasna's mom on her way back from the market.
When he got off the city bus, he heard the sound of crying babies near the landfill.
As soon as it was traced, it turned out to be true.
"God. There's babies. "
Hearing Hasna's cry, residents gathered around Ara's little baby.
The police who had been called by mobile phone arrived.
"We're taking this baby to social services. " Said the police officer.
"Sorry sir. Can we take this baby to my orphanage first? The location is not far from here. Sadly, this baby is hungry. " Let Hasna's permission go to the police.
"Yes sir. Take it to Hasna's home, sir. Poor baby. " The suggestion of some mothers who were in place.
After requesting permission from the commander and coordinating with the relevant service. Ara's baby was eventually taken to Hasna's home.
"Sorry, Miss Hasna. We can only take you here.we beg to resign. "gut the police after arriving at the front yard of the orphanage.
"Loh, you go in first. Let's drink first sir. "
"We still have a duty ma'am. Sorry we said goodbye.
Ms. Hasna, there will be a visit from the relevant office regarding this baby. "
"Good, police officer. I will wait for his arrival. Thank you for letting me bring this baby. "
"Sama-sama mother. This is our job. "
Ms. Hasna immediately went inside the house. Boil water for baby bath.
When removing the new but dirty bedong cloth, Hasna found a necklace that read Ara Sinta.
Hurry up, Hasna kept the necklace. Maybe someday someone will pick up this baby.
Blessed is the baby with the name Ara Sinta. Everyone called Ara's name.
"Mothers. Is Ara still not finished drinking milk? " Task three-year-old Erik.
Yep. Erik and Ara were three years old.
"It's over soon. Erik wants to play with Ara, right? "
"Now Erik has Ara's sister. "
"Yes mom. "
Stepping into elementary school age.
Erik still likes to play with Ara compared to other friends.
When asked, Erik replied. They're naughty mom. Likes to bother Ara. Erik loved Ara.
***
Ara had already woken up from her sleep.
Looking around and finding Hasna's mother sitting on a chair beside Ara's bed.
"Ara is awake? " ask Ms. Hasna.
The weak aura only nodded slightly.
***
A few years later.
Ara is currently 25 years old.
She has grown into a tough woman.
The backbone of Ms. Hasna and also the sisters in the parlour.
With a less fortunate background. Ara was intent on making the future a fortune for him.
Determined to change fate. He also did not want to see Hasna's elderly mother had to accept catering orders to support the children of the home.
It is time to return the service.
One afternoon. At the Hasna ma'am's.
"Assalamu'alaikum."
Looking at the foreign figure that was coming, the orphanage children just huddled and looked from a distance. Judging from his car appeared many questions in the hearts of each child.
Will anyone be picked up?
Will there be a prize?
Who her?
One of the children ran to where Ms. Hasna was.
"Mother, there's a big, tall man ahead. "
"Where there is a big and tall man Ria. "bu Hasna chuckled with Ria's words.
Even so he still thanked Ria and immediately headed forward.
"Sorry, can I help you sir? "
Heard a voice behind him. The stranger turned his head and grabbed Hasna's hand and kissed her.
"I'm Erik ma'am. "
Without ba bi bu.
Soon Hasna's mother hugged Erik's body which had now turned big and tall. Right said Ria.
Seen again. Erik's appearance had changed completely. By wearing a suit makes him look handsome and dignified. Like businessman.
"How are you doing, son? "
Ms. Hasna could not express her delight at the arrival of her foster son. It's been a long time since he left after being picked up by his biological parents.
"Good elk ma'am. Mom how are you? "
Erik is also very happy to be able to visit where he grew up and played in his childhood. His residence before daddy and mommy picked him back into the family embrace.
"Good, good mom. Comein. I miss Erik very much. "
After arriving inside. In the living room.
Erik and Hasna sat down next to each other in an old chair. Erik stroked the chair. Looks shabby, because the chair has not been replaced since Erik's time.
Erik still remembered clearly. Laughter is also sad at this home.
Since the presence of Ara. He laughs more than he is sad.
He rarely misses his parents. I didn't even think I'd leave Hasna's orphanage.
"How's Ara doing, ma'am? " Task Erik breaking the silence.
"Ara, she became a great girl. Replacing the mother to make a living for the children here. "said Ms. Hasna who expressed her pride towards Ara.
"Should Erik have done that, ma'am? " Sorry Erik.
"No son, seeing you like this. Mom was very happy. You are both mother's beloved. "