CUTS
Razis...

This morning, the chants of takbir roared loudly followed by remembrance and sikayat Prang Sabil from the mouths of Acehnese residents who gathered in the courtyard of the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh. Nearly two million people from various groups participated in the grand event titled “Aceh” Referendum Warrior Community General Assembly.

Youth, students, students including Mae and some colleagues joined in a container called 'Sentral Information Referendum Aceh (SIRA)' with the main aim to end the conflict with dignity or in other words whether Aceh remains united in the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) or separated (Merdeka). "We're tired of living in war."

"We want to be free." The screaming sounds from them were clear.

Jakarta jolted, the international world also highlighted the heroic action. News-seekers from home and abroad came to cover live. Trucks that transport residents from villages, sub-districts and even districts lalang on the national road. The word “Referendum” is clearly written on a scrap of youth head binding cloth. With a burning spirit either know or not the meaning of the word 'Referendum' they echoed. Young men from all over boarded the trucks. Some of Khalid's comrades were also in the entourage. They are rebels who are prepared when there are military forces on the road.

A burning spirit demands peace that does not come. People are living in a war that is not over. Meeting after meeting both open and closed conducted did not produce results. The public continues to wait with tears of tears will lose relatives or fear at night.

A supposedly bright tomorrow can turn scary in just one pull of the trigger. Guns returned, one person's death was avenged by the burning of houses, shops and the shooting of dozens of people. All these cruel events continue to be carved into memories that are difficult to forget for every Acehnese child. Everything happens in front of the eyes engraved in memories that are difficult to forget as Cut has been natural all along.

In fact, women who experience human rights violations are simply ignored. Murder, kidnapping, rape, terror are simply forgotten without a clear investigation. The arrogance directed by the center further fosters hatred in the hearts of every citizen. Referendum is the peak event where the patience of the Acehnese people has reached the crown. Because the law does not apply in this area.

The soldiers on duty could not do much. The rebels mobilized every truck for residents who wanted to take part. In each truck that leaves there are one or two armed rebel forces to keep the residents to get to the city center.

If on the way there are soldiers who block then there is only one word “shoot!” this condition further adds to the spirit of residents who want to go to Banda Aceh City.

“There are so many people present, Abu.” said Cut while peeking out from behind the shop window.

“Hopefully the show is smooth and all can return safely. They all must be waiting at home.”

“Our villagers must have come. If only Mae could go there would be able to meet them.” interrupted Mae.

“Not necessarily meet, Mae. Such a crowd must be hard to find." Answer Abu.

"Abu warned you not to go there. You're not even listening. Fortunately, the situation is still calm when you go there. What happens when there's gun contact?" Abu lectured Mae. Abu was in a panic when he found out Mae was joining the crowd who were protesting at the mosque. Abu immediately pulls Mae back to the shophouse for fear of unexpected things happening.

From behind the window of the shophouse, the little family could only stare and pray that there would be no gun contact between the rebels and government forces. If there is a contact weapon then, I don't know how many lives will be lost.

Deep on the island of Java, a man is constantly monitoring news of mass rallies demanding a referendum from television screens.

“It looks like it's well controlled. The proof is there is no contact weapon.” said Wahyu.

“Amins. May peace soon be realized in Aceh so that you can meet the lover.” A smile rose on the corner of Rendra's lips. To be honest, that's what he expected. Aceh was peaceful then he could go there to meet his lover.

“Aceh is unique. Fighting with them is like fooling around but we only realize if someone dies. It turns out it's real. Perhaps their genes were filled with genes from their ancestors that were mostly fighters. The proof, the Netherlands alone can they expel. No wonder if the soul of the people of Aceh is hard and firm. The proof, the girl managed to make you suffer from longing and stricken like a woman. Usually women who behave like this.” said Wahyu.

“That's what a great him is. My choice was never wrong, Yu. I'm sure she'll be a good wife and mother for my kids later.”

“In your opinion, not with your parents”

A week after the mass action was held. The atmosphere is again conducive in the city of Banda. The central government requested a deadline for the top movement in Aceh to negotiate the demand of the Acehnese people for six months. But government officials remain on guard to avoid unexpected attacks.

During that time they agreed to a ceasefire between the two sides. It also managed to reconcile Aceh for a moment. Within six months, the public never heard the sound of a rifle or a bomb again. For a moment, the society started to calm down but what after this????

TNI soldiers still keep guard at posts located in various villages throughout Aceh. But the terror has not stopped here. Guns can stop making noises but missing people are growing. And dead bodies without identity are always found on the edges of the road. This terror is more terrifying than a gunfight. In the silence and darkness of the night, a wife becomes a widow and a child returns orphaned.

In the city of Banda itself all quite conducive as before the mass action. Cut went back on with life as usual. Today is Cut's first day working at a social institution still under the auspices of the Aceh Social Service serving homeless people.

Although Cut does not taste formal education officially but the knowledge he has obtained from various courses for a year is enough to make it equivalent to those who have formal education. Her interest in books and her hobbies in reading various kinds of reading make her a woman with high insight and intelligent mind.

Every weekend, he and his three cousins and Mae and Rendra spend time at the beach or the city park. Sometimes, Mak Cek Siti also came with them.

Cut who used to live in deep fear and trauma is now gone. All the changes that were present in Cut's life during this year were able to heal all the suffering and sadness he had ever felt.

Time passes so quickly in happiness and tranquility. The bustle of a large city like Banda Aceh is able to make people forget the past. Scheduled activities, fun weekends and affection from the family. All of that is able to fill the space of the heart and mind Cut.

Until one night bad news befell Mr. Cek Amir's family. Mak Cek Siti hysterical until falling unconscious. No one would have thought if this happened to one of their families. In front of the doctor and nurse, Cut and his family stood stiff without a word.

Razi stiffened after a bullet pierced his chest. No one expected what they were seeing at the moment. An adult figure with a qualified intelligence has now gone to face the Khalik.

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