BETTER GO

Rivan kept his promise to come in the afternoon. However, Kartika refused when Rivan invited her to the gynecologist.

"We need to be quick, Kartika. If it is too big, it may be dropped again."

Disappointed!

That's what Kartika feels right now. He felt his world collapse and collapse. It's okay if Rivan doesn't want to take responsibility. But don't tell him to drop his body.

"Please, give me 3 days to think," said Kartika.

Rivan let out a deep sigh, " alright, three days only. No more."

"Yes, I promise only three days," said Kartika.

In the end, Rivan also relented, he said goodbye to home. Previously he held out an envelope containing money to Kartika.

"This is for you," he said. Kartika did not refuse Rivan's gift. She took the envelope and put it away.

After Rivan left, Kartika sat on the edge of her bed. She looked at her savings book. The amount of money in it is quite decent. Maybe it will be enough if she uses small business capital and moves to another city.

"Be patient, son. I'm sorry if you don't know your father. I just want to protect you."

Kartika gently stroked her stomach. She recalled Sulastri's treatment to her. And, she was determined not to repeat Sulastri's mistake to his son later.

Early in the morning, Kartika was already in Terminal Leuwi Panjang. The goal of the city of Jakarta, he will complain of fate in the big city. She doesn't want to be a burden to others. Although she could ask Sundari or Aminah's mother for help. But, Kartika was determined to stand on her own feet.

She kept her ATM in a safe place. And just bring enough money. She also wears ordinary clothes, to avoid the sight of evil people. She often read articles that if traveling, should not look flashy, or confused. Mistakes can be fooled by others.

Arriving at the kampung rambutan terminal, Kartika came to the nearest police post and asked where there is a boarding house in Jakarta. She deliberately asked the police because she was afraid to ask just anyone.

"So, this sister migrated from Bandung? Don't have a brother in Chicago? Very brave, " said the police she met.

"Yes, Sir. My parents have died in Bandung, I also have no relatives. So, I tried to move to Jakarta."

"Better, just take a taxi. Afraid, even stray sister if using public transportation. Incidentally, there is my brother who owns a boarding house in the South Jakarta area. I just wrote the address. Let the taxi driver deliver."

Kartika immediately beamed. He was very grateful for God's mercy to him.

"Thank you very much, Sir."

"Jakarta is a big city, brother. Watch out for strangers you don't know."

"Yes, Sir. I will always be careful."

Kartika also came to the boarding house given by the police father earlier. It turns out that the boarding house is behind the market. And, the price is quite cheap. However, Kartika had to buy her mattress and furniture.

Fortunately, she had a stash of money. So she can buy the furniture she needs. Now, it only remains to think about what she must do to continue living. It is impossible if she relies on his savings. Over time it will also inevitably run out.

"Where is your husband going, Ma'am?" asks a neighbor in her dorm room.

"Already separated, Ma'am," replied Kartika who was immediately rewarded with a sneer.

"Oh, widow!"

Kartika just stroked her chest looking at her neighbor. Then, he went in and chose to clean up his boarding room.

The room wasn't too big. But, not small either. There is a small table located in the corner of the room near the bathroom. Probably used to be a stove table. Kartika did buy a small stove earlier.

He also arranged the room as best he could. He also bought a small plastic cabinet and a small fan.

Suddenly there was a knocking sound at the door. Kartika also rushed to open it. It turned out that his boarding mother was with a middle-aged man.

"Miss, This Is Mr. Gazali. He'S our RT, can I come in?"

"Please, Mom, Sir. Sorry the room is still a mess."

Mr. Gazali and Mrs. Siti immediately entered. They just sat on the floor, " sorry, Miss. Before if we could tell, this lady is still a girl, or a widow?"

Kartika sighed deeply, she had calculated everything. She also smiled a little.

"Sorry, Mom, Sir. I'm a widow, but my husband lied to me. He said that his status was Bachelor, it turned out that later I was hit by a woman who claimed to be his first wife. That's why I ran to Jakarta. I am an orphan, Sir,Ma'am. And, now I am young pregnant, " Kartika replied with a pitiful face and tears.

"O God. Why beautiful fate damn it, " said Mrs. Siti.

"I want to find a job, Mom. Luckily, I have a little savings. Otherwise I can't go anywhere."

"If you works at my house, will you?" asked Gazali.

"Seriously, Sir?" ask Kartika back in spirit.

"Yes, it happens that my wife just gave birth, needs a scrub washerwoman. But, what do you want?"

"I'm not sick, Sir. Just being pregnant."

Mrs. Siti and Mr. Gazali smiled. Kartika felt grateful, it turned out that the path away from Rivan was given ease.

Meanwhile, Rivan is confused to death when he comes to the boarding house where Kartika and the girl are not there.

"She didn't say where to move, Mom?" asked Rivan.

"No, Son. I was going to return the money, because it was paid for a year. But, Kartika has only been here eight months. But, she doesn't want to accept."

"It's okay, Mom. No need to return, " said Rivan.