
“Mas, third semester later I take 24 CREDITS (Semester Credit Unit) yes.”
Cittt ....
Rendra who was driving, braked suddenly. They are lucky that the traffic is quiet to not cause traffic jams or accidents.
“Mas, what's up?” ask Dita in shock. Fortunately, they were wearing seat belts so they did not bounce forward because the car stopped suddenly.
“Sorry. Honey, what did you say?” Rendra sat facing Dita after marginalizing the car and shutting down the engine.
“Which one?” tanya Dita doesn't understand.
“What about SKS earlier,” replied Rendra.
“Oh that one. I'll take 24 CREDITS this semester.”
“Honey, want to take 24 CREDITS? I didn't hear wrong, did I?” Rendra made sure of what he heard.
“Iya. Mas, did not hear wrong.” Dita nodded her head.
“Darling, don't joke. Not funny,” said Rendra with a wrinkled forehead.
“I'm not kidding, Mas.”
“Honey, you are pregnant young, do not take many SKS, which is standard only. You'll be tired, honey. If you are not pregnant, I have no problem you want to take 24 SKS.” Rendra tried to give understanding to Dita.
She immediately pouted hearing her husband's words. He turned his face to the side while his hands were crossed in front of his chest.
“Let's talk about this at home,” said Rendra after seeing Dita's reaction. He did not want to argue on the road, and took the risk because he had to drive a car.
Along the way they kept quiet without talking and joking as usual. When Rendra asked Dita what she wanted to eat before returning home, Dita only answered as necessary.
They were doing heregistasi on campus, therefore Dita discussed about college. Rendra actually did not want to question Dita's lecture if his wife was not pregnant. He will always support whatever Dita does. Because he was committed they remained in college as usual even though they were married.
Once at home, Dita got out of the car and into the room. He wasn't waiting for Rendra as he usually does.
Rendra could only sigh deeply at Dita who was still pouting. He parked the car in the garage and followed Dita into the house. Today she's in Adi's car because Adi has been as protective as Rendra since Dita became pregnant. Adi does not allow Dita to ride a motorcycle, therefore he now often goes to work using Rendra motor sport. And Rendra always uses Adi's car when going with Dita.
Upon entering the room, Rendra saw his wife lying on the bed without changing her clothes.
“Honey, change first, clean-up new sleep.” Rendra approached Dita, stroking his wife's head.
Dita shook her head, did not answer or open her eyes even though Rendra had persuaded her several times. Finally Rendra gave up. He left Dita to get changed and clean up.
Until nightfall, Dita still silences Rendra. He only answers as necessary when asked. Even so he kept cooking and served Rendra a meal.
Adi catches a change in Dita's cold attitude.
"My brother why Rend?" adi asked while whispering to Rendra while Dita was away from them.
"I don't give her permission to take 24 CREDITS, Mas" replied Rendra in a whisper as well.
Adi nodded his head. His sister is stubborn if she has a desire. Often do not think about the good and bad.
"Let's try talking again, Mom. Hopefully he can accept and understand why I forbid it" continued Rendra.
"If he still insists, I will help you" Adi supported.
"Thank you, Mom."
Rendra invites Dita to talk in the room finished dinner. Although it looks reluctant, but Dita still follows Rendra into the room.
Rendra asked Dita to sit on the bed, while she sat in the study chair.
"Honey, try to explain why you want to take 24 CREDITS?" Rendra clasped Dita's hand while looking into her eyes.
"Let's maximum, the final semester does not take many courses. Bella also plans to take 24 CREDITS." Reasoned.
"Let me see the list of standard courses this semester."
Dita stood up and took something from her desk. He gave it to Rendra.
Rendra read the one Dita had given.
"Honey, this semester 20 CREDs has already 8 courses. If you take 24 CREDITS later it can be 9 or 10 courses. Not to mention later if there is a practicum or task. Honey, I used to be overtime when I had a job."
"I don't want you to be tired, honey. Here," Rendra stroked Dita's stomach, "there's our child-to-be. Remember Doctor Lita's message, you can't be tired and have a lot of thoughts, honey."
"But I feel capable, Mom. I'm also with Bella not alone. Bella will also take care and keep me company." Dita stays to her wishes.
"No ... no. Even if there's Bella, I don't give her permission. Honey, remember you're pregnant. If you are not pregnant, if you can take 30 SKS I allow. Remember, also think of our child-to-be, do not just think of yourself."
"Mas, nasty. I said I was selfish, but I was more selfish. Mas can do anything, whereas I'm anything is always forbidden. That's why I used to say I didn't want to get pregnant just to be able to stay in normal college and finish on time."
"Astaghfirullah's. Istigfar, darling. I don't mean to say you're selfish. I'm sorry if I'm wrong, okay."
"I forbid it for good, too, dear. I forbid not without basis. I love you and love you, as well as our future child. I don't want anything to happen to you both."
"Okay, let me not say you're selfish, what am I supposed to do? Delaying KKN? An internship? Or do I have to go to college with you? Okay, fine. I'll do it all. Just so you and our future son are fine."
He was silent and did not move or open his mouth.
Rendra approached Dita, he rubbed his wife's face.
"Darling, are you sorry you're pregnant with our future child?" asked Rendra with teary eyes.
Dita shook her head. Tears one by one fell on his cheeks.
"Sstttt .. don't cry, if you are sad later our future children are also sad, dear." Rendra wiped the tears that fell on both cheeks Dita. She herself tried to hold back her tears from coming out.
"Darling, I'm sorry if you think I'm selfish. But, even so I still do not allow you to take the lecture 24 CREDs. Following the standards of the campus, you can still finish college 8 semesters with a leave period not counted."
Suddenly Dita beats the chest of Rendra's field hard. "Mas, evil," he said sobbing.
"Yes, I'm evil. Hit me until you're satisfied, honey. Let go of everything you feel." Rendra stood straight in front of Dita. He silently took all the blows of his wife. Fortunately Dita did not hit him with all her might, let alone use a punch in karate. He could have fainted if he was hit by his heart.
After her crying subsided, Dita also stopped beating Rendra.
"Happy?" ask Rendra to make sure.
Dita answered with a nod of her head.
"still angry? Still ambek?"
Dita shook her head.
"I'm still evil?"
Dita shook her head again.
"I'm still selfish?"
Once again Dita shook her head.
"Kok from earlier the bells anyway, rich doll what is it that his head likes to shake," seduced Rendra.
Dita hit Rendra again, but this time his arm was the victim.
"Mas, I'm hungry" said Dita slowly.
"What do you want to eat?" asked Rendra who felt relieved and amused because his wife's mood was rapidly changing.
"I want takoyaki (1)" replied Dita.
"Okay, I'm orderin." Rendra was about to take his salary but was arrested by Dita.
"I want to eat there" whined Dita.
"But it's night, baby."
"I want to eat there. Don't want to take home or order online."
"Okay, I'll order you to take it, keep eating there. From there we will run out. Baby what do you want?"
"Takoyaki original wearing an octopus."
"OKAY. 1 Or 2 or what?" ask Rendra to make sure. Because usually Dita likes to order more than one even though it is not spent alone. He always shared with other family members.
"Three."
"OK, I order three yes takoyaki original. Honey, wash your face and change clothes first so that it is more beautiful. After that we leave."
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Note:
(1) Takoyaki is a food name from the Kansai region, Japan, shaped small balls with a diameter of 3 to 5 cm made from wheat flour dough filled with octopus pieces in it. In Indonesia the presentation uses a special sauce topping takoyaki, mayonnaise and katsuobushi (fishes that are shaved like wood shavings).
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