Ballad Inmates
Ballad Inmates (Part 26)

By Dalem Tehang

“TADI adek not story yes, when the debate time of the election of OSIS chairman, someone talked about father again in prison,” said my wife, suddenly. 

“No, no story. Someone asked me about dad, what does this have to do?” sahutku. Half surprised.

“Pinter is hiding things that can make dad uncomfortable. So, he said, during the debate after the delivery of the vision of the mission, there were two people who asked about this father's case,” continued my wife.

“Where is it?” as if. Curious.

“The first one said, how can the concentration lead OSIS if his father is in prison again. And the second is more extreme, is it not ashamed we have the chairman of OSIS whose father was convicted and in prison. It's a adek story,” my wife explained.

“Subhanallah. Until the whole thing is yes. Then what is the answer adek?” I said with a choked voice.

“Adek said, there was no reply to the talk about father. The reason for him, because it has nothing to do with his position as OSIS chairman candidate. Alhamdulillah, adek can control themselves and not be trapped with the provocative talk,” explained my wife.

“Aalhamdulillah's. God continues to guide you all, those whom you are proud of,” I said later. 

Shown, how my youngest son, Halilintar, felt during the debate. Which led to a discrediting question right into his heart. And I really didn't expect, he had a very solid self-control with a tested mentality. 

After talking for about 30 minutes, I ended the call tonight. It is increasingly felt how the prison only separates the body, not the soul. Especially love and affection. 

Instead, the mind and mental increasingly honed with a variety of life dynamics that will never be found in the outside world. 

The rain had just subsided, as Adit tamping knocked on the small wood he had brought to the bars. I, who had broken my body, refused to get up. The sleepiness so crept tightly in these eyes. 

From the corner of my eye, I saw Edi standing. Towards the iron bars. Talk to Adit. There seems to be a small discussion. Edi turned his body. Look at us one by one.

“Why, Edi?” asked Aris while getting out of bed.

“We are asked for a quick buck if we do not want to pesen cigarettes,” said Edi. 

His hands were scratching his head which was actually not itchy. Expression of spontaneity in ignorance must be how.     

All agreed with Iyos' idea. Be ahead of the morning, each room occupant issued Rp 10,000 for support to meet the will of the guard officers. 

Adit moved out of our room after the money was in his hands. Whistling. 

That night, I slept well. Until awakened time adhan Subuh echoed. When we finished the congregation, Adit came back. Three packs of cigarettes.

“Om Edi, here is the cigarette yes,” he said, putting three packs of cigarettes between bars.

“Along steps to buy this cigarette, Adit. Almost four hours,” said Edi while rising from his bed.

Adit did not answer. The smiling youngster simply shrugged his shoulders as he left from the front of our cell room.

The morning apple was finished, when all the doors of the room were opened. Agape. Out the money again, my sigh in heart. Rp 50,000 per room.

I took advantage of the time by going to other rooms. Accompanied Joko. Adding friendship. Armed with cigarettes, we got a warm coffee treat. 

Joko who has already entered the row, introduced me more to other residents. The majority of the cells in this mapolres are young children. Aged 20 years to 40 years. With the most cases of curanmor action and drugs. 

My husband and Joko were cut off with Rayhan dropping off breakfast. I'm at the guard post. Take my wife's breakfast directly. 

“Sorry, bad luck eating breakfast, bang. The car broke the tires. So I took care of it just got here,” said Rayhan. 

“O so, but no why-why the car ayuk, just tires aja,” said me.

“Neither why, the tires are just fine leaking. I have taken it to the tire patch and go straight to the office,” continued Rayhan. 

“Aalhamdulillah's. Thank you, Rayhan. Nitip dirty clothes yes,” I said. 

I brought a plastic bag with breakfast food to my room and took my dirty clothes. 

After talking for a while, Rayhan said goodbye. I order tomorrow to bring a notebook and pen. (connect)