NOTHING LIKE US

be with mama anymore."

way, leaving his father behind. He was very disappointed with h

mom. But why did they hurt me so much. The

ing. From afar he could see hi

the truth. He loved his mother very much.

ng at home. From waking up papa, Akbar and Bintang. Then preparing breakfast. Even though

respective carpets. He could see other families laughing occasio

n. Imagining that his family would not be as

t down to eat first," said mom, worr

de with Iyan," Akbar said with a

ntly, she could clearly see t

hat. Did Akbar talk to his father? They didn't fight each other, right?" R

our hands." said Cahaya, wiping her lips

nd they both wal

" Akbar asked his mother who had

te the rice, he didn't want to eat th

e biscuits in his mom's bag. Then h

ama exclaimed as she sa

a happily. Then pap

y as she took off the backpack that papa

I was at work." he said

o eat him immediately. He was very angry at

s usual. Papa seemed to be acting norm

a as if asking permission

hat I want to go straight to bed. I'm really ti

ep, Pah." Mom said

fter seeing that papa was no longer in Akb

me seriously," Akbar said lookin

ch a frown on your face?" Mom exclaimed

ri first. Mama just stay here." Akbar's request surpri

" Akbar

n a hurry. Riri nodded her understanding and carried Bintang who didn't know anything. B

her. The evacuation center was quiet. Becau

und. He tried to find the co

Bar?" his mother was still re

oing to say." Akbar said carefully. He

w can I trust you?" Mom said,

heating on me," Akbar sai

it up, Bar," said mom wit

th other women. Akbar has also talked to papa. And

ith a furrowed brow. She could not understa

e. I was outside, Akbar already ta

nd covered her mouth. Sh

ow she had a normal conversation with her husband. But why is

and exhaled slowly. As if he

feelings for her anymore. He's already in love with that woman." Akbar exp

in a voice that sounded sobbing. Mamah covered he

ke her calmer and more patient. But she couldn't, she was a

mixed feelings. She stood up but Akbar

you to calm your mind first. Don't act with emotion." Akbar said quickly. He was no

ook her he

she pointed roughly at her

y followed by Akbar wi

lease protect our family, O Allah." Akbar said in his small

apah who was engross

mamah call

his wife would be furious with him. But he

papah outside!" mamah sai

d Akbar fol

? Is it true that papah is cheating on

ened, his heart wanted to be angry with his wife. Because all this time, he actuall

ing an affair." Papah said bravely. H

mamah!" mamah threw several punches at papah'

hat's wrong with you?" asked mamah,

ssively. Anyway, I don't love you anymore. I'm tired of all this." Dad sai

ealize. Maybe they were both guilty. Maybe they could communicate

eld his mo

id as his mother walked. Mamah was already weak, her energy seemed to be drained by the pain in the dep

h. Papah was silent as he watched his

said softly. Now both of them

ready love me so much. Why is he so mean?

ication between mamah and papah. Now I'm going to take a break. Let Bintang Akbar take care of it, so Bintang can sleep

and Akbar covered

ing for Bintang who w