Just a Substitute
Chapter 39's

Brak!

The sound of falling down sounded very surprising. Coming from the front yard they knew nobody was there.

"What?" Leni shrieked in surprise even, their two husbands who were sitting in the backyard, came rushing into the kitchen.

"What's that sound?" asked Shanum's father with a surprised face.

"No idea, Pah." Shanum walked first, feeling like she couldn't find her husband there. The parents followed behind, curious about the loud noise.

"Raka?" Shanum stopped in the doorway, staring at her husband who was sculpting on the porch with a messy vase on the floor.

Nia pulled Shanum's hand away, worried that the old man said happened. The two middle-aged men took over approaching Raka who looked like a statue staring blankly at the closed gate.

"Raka!" The father shook his body, assisted by Mr. Hanan, Papah Shanum, who also rubbed the face of the son-in-law.

"Astaghfirullah al-adhiim!"

Raka's body retreated backwards and collapsed in the front seat. His breath that had stopped was now hunting quickly. The originally pale face, immediately flushed red, cold sweat sprung up onto the body.

"Istighfar, Son. What's up?" ask the papah while stroking Raka's back.

Raka who looked like a dazed person, looked at the two middle-aged men on his right and left with a perplexed look that was obvious.

"What's up, Raka? Why are you a confused person?" ask papah Shanum. Both of them looked worried to see Raka's state.

"Astaghfirullah al-adhiim! Don't know, Pah. Raka also knows nothing. Earlier, when Raka went to the terrace to get a fresh breeze, suddenly there were people passing by while throwing stones. Raka was just shocked, Pah, because of the broken flower vase. This is not usually," Raka's cerocos with a confused look is also very visible.

The two of them looked at each other, as well as the woman inside.

"Did you like something to disturb all this time?" leni asked feeling guilty because the house was from them.

Shanum shook his head, all this time they were fine living in the compound.

"Never, Mah. The people here are all well. Maybe not the guy here, or maybe Raka offended someone?" Shanum guessed, glancing at Raka who was so struck.

"It can be." Nia and Leni glanced at their husband, the two men then looked warily at Raka.

"You offended people? Maybe he's hurt and doesn't accept your attitude?" ask papah Raka.

Shanum's husband was pensive, looking to think hard considering who he had touched.

"No, Pah. Raka has never dealt with anyone except as a seller and a buyer. The neighbors here are all well. They like to come talk to Shanum, and there is never a problem" Raka replied confusedly.

Either he offended who, to the extent that there were people who did such displeasure.

"You see the guy?" ask papah Shanum.

"No, Pah. All black, he's wearing black. Raka saw the run was very sparse," replied Raka again pointing in a direction that was not illuminated by street lights.

He was stunned again, just as Shanum was also contemplating. Remembering the last time he interacted with.

Could it be Rosa's husband? But she doesn't know Rosa ever came here, does she? Yes timing? Is Raka any trouble outside? Or maybe ... The shila?

Shanum's thoughts are chaotic. No idea who? He can't guess it. Or just a prankster who likes to make trouble.

"Udah, come on in. Close the door, don't stay outside." Shanum moved, asking them to go inside.

"Udah, don't think about it. Maybe just a prankster, mending us eat," said Shanum with his calm attitude.

He rubbed Raka's shoulder which stopped right beside him. The man's gaze was sad, Shanum knew that there was something Raka had hidden behind her eyes.

"Are you okay?" raka asked with a voice stuck in the throat.

Shanum frowned, smiling in surprise at her husband's question.

"What am I? I'm okay." Shanum scooped his shoulders, showing that he was fine.

Raka rubbed his wife's head, smiling despite the force. She held Shanum warm, kissing the woman.

"Why you?" shanum asked in a faint voice as his head was burning in Raka's chest.

"It's okay. I'm just afraid you're okay. Yes, yes, yuk. We eat."

Shanum nodded his head, without removing his embrace they caught up with the old men to the dining table. Sit quietly, and eat without discussing the matter.

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"Well, did you know Mama didn't do anything?" shanum asked sadly.

"Other times, yes. Later Papah send people to keep watch around your house. Afraid there's a prankster again when you sleep. So, you can sleep well," said the papah to calm the two.

"Thank you, Pah." Raka.

"Yes, we'll take care of it first. Just rest, don't think too much of it." Leni rubbed Shanum's hand, watching the pregnant woman.

"Be careful, Mah, Pah!"

They waved their hands, and left after Hanan's men came to stand guard around their house. Both are now lying in the room. Eyes not wanting to be closed, Shanum leaned his head against her husband's chest, with his hands hugging his body.

"Are you sure you're not causing the same kind of trouble as people?" shanum asked in a soft voice.

Raka rubbed his wife's arms, occasionally peeping her ever-smelling head.

"I don't know for that, but I don't feel like I've ever dealt with anyone except as a seller and a buyer." Raka replied in a raucous voice.

"Is her husband Rosa possible?" shanum muttered in thought to his new neighbor.

"Rose? Who is Rosa?" Raka asked, he glanced at his wife who happened to look up.

"The newly moved neighbor, the newlywed. Married in the same case as us, forced because betrothed. Her husband is still in contact with her boyfriend, and Rosa was never considered a wife. He came here and confided in me" Shanum said.

For some reason, hearing the story of his wife Raka's heart rumbled. He looked at the two Shanum beads nervously. There is something that disturbs the recesses of Raka's soul, and makes her restless.

"What are you doing?" asked Raka with a trembling voice.

"No doubt, I just give advice to him to dare to talk to their parents if the marriage he lived is not healthy. Anyone would not be happy if they were in Rosa's position. I feel sorry for him" Shanum said, hugging.

Raka's blood rippled to make her head throb.

"Have it, don't think of anything. We sleep now." Raka breaks down and invites Shanum to fall asleep.