Lailatulqadar (Song of Missing For Fathers)
Chapter 2

The car they were riding stopped in front of a house in the residential neighborhood of Agria Regency.

The house was the residence of Handoko and her family during her stay in the city. Handoko can be said to be quite established because he has his own house since he married Mira. Even though the house is still he paid off from his salary every month. At least Handoko's life is better than Marni's late sister.

" We have arrived. Comeondown! " Handoko opened the rear door of the car, where Laila and Qadar were.

His wife and children entered the house first. Mira and Dita seem to be unhappy with the existence of Laila and Qadar. They seemed to have little objection to receiving the two children to stay at his house.

The problem is not just sleeping, but also eating, school fees and other daily needs that will certainly be borne by Handoko.

Mira thought the presence of two children would only make the burden of her family. Moreover, Handoko's salary is sometimes not enough for one month to be able to meet the needs of their families, now even in addition to the two children. I think their lives will be more difficult, family finances will be worse than before.

Handoko escorts Laila and Qadar to their new room. Both eyes of the child continue to surround the situation in the house that looks better than their home in the village which is only made of bamboo cubicles and boards.

Qadar's eyes are now fixed on a television screen that is large and thin like a mirror. The little boy's eyes were perfectly rounded, with a small smile expanding on his face.

" There's a good TV here! Qadar can watch TV without having to ride in the neighbor's house again, "he exclaimed with excitement.

Laila and Handoko's steps stopped to see Qadar's happy expression in front of the 32-inch LED television.

" Yes, you can watch TV here. Chanelnya also many tablets, you can be satisfied watching cartoons and other children's series. " Handoko held the child's shoulder.

There are feelings of concern, haru and sadness in Handoko's heart to see her older sister Marni's children who seemed to have been living all over the shortcomings and being on the poverty line.

" Let's go to your new room, watch the TV when you're clean. Now it's late afternoon, you have to take a shower" Handoko said.

" Yes Uncle! " said Qadar with a happy face emanating from the look of his eyes and lines of smiles still carving his tiny face.

From the television room they walked into the dining room, there was a door painted snow white. Handoko grabs the knob of the turnstile and pushes it open.

" This is your room" said Handoko.

The two pairs of children's eyes swept to each side of the room.

The room is quite spacious with two beds on the right and left side, in the middle there is a small nightstand. The room was deliberately Handoko provided to accommodate Marni and her children. But unfortunately, Mira disagrees when Handoko wants to bring her brother to this house.

When Handoko finds out that Sharif left the house to leave Marni and her children, Handoko wants to invite Marni to live with him. But Mira strictly forbid, Handoko was forced to undo his intention for the sake of the integrity of her household. Especially at that time Mira threatened to leave the house and take their two children away if Handoko desperate to invite her brother Marni to live with them in this house.

Handoko was forced to secretly send money to Marni in the village, and it was not salary money but money from his side work. Sometimes Handoko is in business buying and selling anything from her job friends to be able to get the extra money that she will give to Marni. Although a little at least he can help Marni's finances in the village.

Handoko admitted, Marni her brother is a strong woman. Marni is the older sister and mother of Handoko. And now what in nature was even experienced by the children of Marni. Laila seemed to be exactly like Marni, who always took good care of her sister. Qadar was like a little Handoko, who was so innocent and only depended on her brother. The only person he has.

Luckily Laila and Qadar still have Handoko as their uncle. Handoko promised to make them feel no shortage while living in his house. Give love to them as to Dita and Aldo. Handoko won't discriminate against them. Handoko will love Laila and Qadar just as Marni loved and protected her as a child.

" You like the room? " ask Handoko at Laila and Qadar who look dumb looking at the neat and clean room.

" Like Uncle! " excite Qadar.

" You're Laila? " Handoko now turned to Laila who had been silent.

Laila nodded and commented a thin smile.

Handoko knew what Laila was thinking. He will live a hard life after his mother. Laila must be Marni's replacement for Qadar who still needs a mother at a young age. Laila must have mature enough to think about the future, especially Laila used to live hard. He must have matured faster than his peers out there.

" You take a shower and rest! Later your aunt will prepare food and we have dinner together, " said Handoko rubbed Laila's back as if to ease the burden of the teenager's mind.

One more hand rubbed Qadar's hair, showing his affection for the innocent little boy.

" Dad! Apparently dad's here. I was looking around earlier, "alldo's babble suddenly appeared towards them.

" Uh Dad's son. Here son! " Handoko moved her hand asking Aldo to come closer.

" Have you taken a shower yet? " ask Handoko.

" That dong! I immediately took a shower because it was sultry, "Aldo replied with a funny.

" Good pinter boy. Aldo will play Abang Qadar with Brother Laila. Bang Qadar said he wanted to watch cartoons with Aldo, but now they want to take a shower first later to watch TV and play with you, now Aldo wait in the TV room yuk! " Take Handoko lead Aldo to the television room.

" You take a shower, yes, "he continued to look shoulder to shoulder towards the two children who are now looking at him with Aldo.

Laila turned to Qadar who was still staring at the departure of the two people. Laila knew what Qadar had in mind. His sister must have been imagining the warmth of a father's affection for his son. Qadar must have missed the figure of Dad who he did not know his face at all. Laila's heart was quite sliced to see Qadar's expression if it was like this.

Things often happen when Qadar plays with his friends in the village. Where other children get the attention of the figure of the man who holds the title Father. Getting toys when their father comes home from work, getting food and more simply getting a kiss and a soft caress from the Father. Such things are very dreamy Qadar because for 8 years he had never felt it.

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