Memory

"Abi misses Papa. Can i come with Papa. Mother are evil with Abi, Papa."

   "Then, who will take care of mother here if Abi comes with Papa on duty? Mother is not bad to Abi, mother really love Abi. Mother just angry with Papa," said the tall man in his official uniform, which was ready. He gently stroked the head of the little boy who had tears in his eyes wanting to go with his father to work.

    "But, Abi wants to come with Papa. I don't want to be with my mother," he said, sobbing even more. Mahesa immediately pulled him into his arms.

    An eight year old boy, already big for his size. But Abi is different, his body is small like a six year old boy. His spoiled attitude also only exists when he is with his father. Do not dare to whine a little to the mother.

    "Abi wait at home, take care of mom, make sure mom is always happy so that Abi doesn't get scolded. Make sure mom is always happy and healthy. Dad's sure that Abi can do all of that. If Abi misses Papa, Abi just listen to Papa's voice. It's very difficult for the network to communicate with each other. In this box there is Papa's shirt, you can wear it if you miss Papa. It's okay, handsome boy, don't cry anymore!"

    Abby wipes her tears. He held an object that kept his father's voice there. I don't know what it's called, Abi doesn't know.

    "Can I wear this uniform?"

    "That's okay. After all, Abi will continue Papah's struggle. Okay?"

    Abby nodded enthusiastically. He hugged his father again very tightly. This is what Abi looks like when Mahesa is going out of town on duty.

    "Yes, Papa is leaving. Abi doesn't need to go to the airport. Just wait at home," he said, releasing the child's tight hug. Abi's lips pouted again because he wanted to be left again. He was always afraid that Mahesa would go back, because automatically he was alone with Iris.

    "Daddy's handsome boy must remember all of Papa's messages earlier. Bye dear!"

   ***

  Abi wakes up from his sleep. His breath was panting with cold sweat that kept pouring out. He returned to dreaming of his father because he missed him.

    Immediately Abi took drinking water which was always available in his room. He drank a glass of water until the toilet. Neutralize the beating of his heart that works twice.

    He got up from his seat and headed for a chest of drawers at the end of the room. Opened one of his drawers and took a box out of it. The box contained Mahesa's uniform and a voice recorder that her father had given her as a pain reliever.

    He felt a tear roll down his cheek. Mahesa's face immediately appeared in his head while wearing the uniform that was now in his hands.

    Abi carried the box back to his bed. With shaking hands, Abi put on his shirt. Mahesa's body smells every time she wears that dress. Just like this, Abi is like being hugged by Mahesa.

   "Pah, sorry Abi failed. Never bored. Abi apologizes to papa for Abi's failure. Abi should be able to follow papah's footsteps instead of making papa disappointed."

    He wiped the water running down his cheek. His hand grabbed an object. Turn it so that Mahesa's voice comes out.

    "Hey Papa's handsome son. Are you missing Papa, son? Can you miss it but don't let it drag on. Papa promises to come back as soon as possible, dear. But before that, take care of your mother, son. Don't let your mother be sad, let you don't get scolded. Make sure mom eats right, whatever the food is, just let it be as long as mom eats it. Papah believes that Abi is a smart kid, don't disappoint mom and dad. Oh yes, it's a matter of grades, Papa doesn't force you to continue to be first place. As long as Abi learns right and stay focused."

    Abby's heart was broken. Missing her so much, she felt like she needed a hug to warm her heart. The hug of a father he had not felt in a long time. A mother's embrace that she had never felt before.

    "One more thing, Abi, don't be a crybaby. Don't cry easily, son. Abi must be a strong and tough boy. He must be able to replace Papa if Papa is not around. Promise to be a tough boy, son!"

   Abi then wiped the remaining tears that were there. He had listened to the recording many times but his heart was never satisfied. He needed Mahesa directly who spoke to him. Selfish indeed, stubborn, yes but what can I do?

    "Abi promise to be even stronger, Daddy. Abi promise!"

   ***

   "Yesterday papa and mama asked Abi to know. They know if Abi will take Iyya home," Iyya said while balancing his small footsteps with Abidzar's wide footsteps.

    "They really want to eat with us. Abi when do you have time? Weekend? Tonight? Or next week? Just say it, so Iyya can adjust the time to papah's time," said Iyya, still not stopping talking. He doesn't need Abi to answer his questions, he just needs Abi to be uncomfortable with his existence. This woman is strange.

    "What do you like to eat? Seafood? You said that you don't like vegetables, even though it's healthy, you know, Abi. It adds nutrition to our body."

   "Abby!" Delyn called, which Abi immediately approached quickly.

   Making Iyya's steps stop because he doesn't want to join the men. Lazy ah, later he was teased endlessly.

   "Cie is still being ignored," said Janeva, who suddenly stood next to him.

   "Don't worry about it, it's just like the devil!" Iyya pouted annoyed with surprise.

   "There is no beautiful devil like me. Don't be careless. It's Friday night!"

   Iyya and Alula laughed because even though her mouth was spicy, Janeva was still a coward. Especially if they've been talking about horror, how would Janeva want to hear it?

   "Come on, let's go to class! Morning class, wow!"

   Iyya ran for some reason, leaving his two friends who couldn't help but also run with Iyya. They are so random. This, of course, became the center of attention of the students who were there. But, after knowing that it was Iyya and his two best friends, they weren't weird anymore. They are.

   ***

   The footsteps of the three women who wanted to enter the cafeteria area were stopped when two other women blocked their way.

    "What are you doing? Get out of the way!" Iyya ordered harshly. She was annoyed that Stefani and Dinda even deliberately blocked the way for the three to enter the cafeteria.

    "Relax, bestie! Don't be so emotional," she said so casually.

   Iyya sneered, not liking how Stefani responded to him.

   "Don't talk too much. Get out of the way!"

   "Yes, we will step aside. But before that I want to warn you. Go away from Abi! Never dream of being able to enter into Abi's life. Because that won't be possible."