
Wafa went accompanied by Mr. Imin. But before leaving, Wafa was prevented ehe Reyhan who was then home together with Pak Kyai from the boarding school mosque.
"Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi. Wafa, where are you going this morning?" ask Reyhan.
"Wa'alaikumsallam warahmatullahi wabarokatuh," greetings Wafa, do not forget also salim with Mr. Kyai.
"I want to have a picnic with Grietta's school. Mr. Bian gave up his duties as a parent so that I would accompany Grietta, "wafa replied.
"Where did Mr. Bian go? Abi see, since the last month, you have been going along with Mr. Bian," Mr. Kyai has started to suspect. "Hm, what kind of work are you doing with Mr. Bian?" tanyakanya.
Wafa had not had time to answer, Reyhan had interrupted. Reyhan invited Pak Kyai to immediately prepare because he had to fill the tausiyah in three places.
"Uncle, what time is it. Let Wafa go where he wants. Wafa is also an adult, he can definitely take good care of himself. Come on, there are three places we have to fill today" Reyhan said.
"Home, don't be late. Later you are exhausted, and of course if fatigue will change the mood when you get home. Today I have tausiyah, we meet again tonight. You be careful also yes on the road, assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh," Mr. Kyai's voice sounded so soft in Wafa's ear.
"Wa'alaikumsallam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, be careful on the road too, Abi."
Papa had never heard Mr. Kyai say a greeting and speak a word before that to himself. But he always heard Mr. Kyai's tenderness to his brother, Sari.
Wafa doesn't want suudzon either. Wafa thinks Mr. Kyai can survive it because there is a desire. I want to die approving and accepting the proposal of Ustadz Lana. That was all Mr. Kyai said when he was with him.
Not wanting to be late, Wafa left together with Mr. Imin. Because some time ago Mr. Imin did not want to help Wafa, only this time Mr. Imin returned to drive him.
"Mbak Wafa, it has been 1 month more never ask sir faith to go anywhere? Ma'am Wafa is angry, yes, same Mr Imin?" ask Mr. Imin.
Wafa smiled. "Where there's anger, sir. It's normal, really. Not angry," he answered.
"Well, if you're not angry, why never take Mr. Imin for a walk again?" continued Mr. Imin.
"Yes because I do not need the services of Mr. Imin only. This also took Mr. Imin for a walk. Yesterday I did take another vehicle" explained Wafa..
"But Ma'am Wafa is not angry to, same Mr Imin?" this man who was the same age as his mother had been constantly asking about the same thing ever since.
Wafa answered and said that he never got angry at his regular motorcycle. Wafa is no longer asking for help Mr. Imin to take him because he is always picked up by Bian, sometimes also picked up by Inneke, his best friend.
Arriving at Grietta's school, Wafa reaches into his cell phone, about to call Bian.
"Hello, Mr. Bian. I got to Grietta's school. Has Grietta left yet?" ask Wafa.
'Where are you?' ask Bian.
Wafa looked to the left. "I'm standing right in front of the gate, sir. I'll just wait here if Grietta be—"
Not even Wafa finished his words, Grietta had already hugged him from behind. Wafa was surprised because suddenly someone was hugging him. Suddenly, made the girl turn her head and see who was hugging her.
Grietta replied by pointing towards the right side of Wafa. Apparently Bian was next to him.
"Sir Bian, you ...."
"The words will be filled by mother, father and son. So there's no way I'm gonna let you take care of it alone. Don't you, Grietta?" bian said, rubbing his daughter's hair.
Grietta nodded with a smile. Instantly, Wafa remembered that this sweet little girl still had a real mother who lived in the same city.
"Isn't Grietta's birth mother in this town? Why should you take me to this family event like this?" ask Wafa.
Bian explained that his birth mother Grietta did not want to accompany her daughter on a picnic together. Her husband did not allow Flanella to meet Bian. Therefore, Bian must find a way so that Grietta does not feel jealous of his friend who went also with his parents complete.
"Is there a mother like that? The wife's heaven is on the husband. But isn't the child's happiness also a form of gratitude? After all, the reward is great if parents give happiness to their children," said Wafa.
"I'm not all women or parents think like you. Even I never made Grietta smile happily" Bian said.
Wafa smiled at Grietta. Grabbing the little girl's hand and saying that she will try to return Grietta's smile as before. Not only holding Grietta's small hand, even Wafa also hugged Grietta warmly.
Please for all parents of students to gather in the schoolyard because we are about to leave. Before leaving, please also for your father and mother to check the luggage, not to be left behind.
They took off on a bus. Although there are only students with a number of 20 people, but because they go together with their parents, so it is necessary to ride a large tourist bus. The benches there have also been given their own names.
Surprising things happen. It turned out that the children would sit alone in front of the gathering with the other children. While the parents will sit in the back seat with their respective partners.
Wafa and Bian are both confused when the seat says with the name, 'Mr. Hutomo and Mrs. Hutomo' considering the two are not a real couple. But what can be done, Bian and Wafa still sit side by side because it has become a regulation on the part of the school.
'Oh, why is it so awkward like this? Isn't it as usual that I sit next to Mr. Bian? But this difference is very sticky, compared to sitting one car as usual.' Inner Wafa.
Bian realized that Wafa was uncomfortable. "If you're not comfortable sitting with me, I can ask one of the male guardians to sit here in your place" he said gently.
"Ah, no need, Mr. Bian. It's also a rule. We're also involved in a contract that requires us to be Grietta's parents. So let me enjoy my role," Wafa unconsciously said that.
As soon as he regained consciousness, he immediately covered his own mouth with his eyes rounded. 'Astaghfirullah hal'adhim. What did I say just now?' his inner.
"If you want to enjoy your role. Stop calling me Father. You can call me by any name except that," continued Bian. "It would be strange if the wife called her husband .... Mr." he said.
The deg!
The deg!
At that moment, Wafa's heart continued to beat. For the past two months, they have been very familiar and have spent a lot of time together. Sometimes they also go to the factory or the garment to discuss the work. The rest of them spend time as Grietta's parents.