CUTS
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“Dek, Brother who has brought Cut here so Brother must also return him there. You don't want to be an irresponsible man. Moreover, the late brother Cut always advised to take care of him.”

“How does Brother feel for Kak Cut now?”

“Abang don't know.”

“Abang handsome, why Kak Cut does not like Brother?”

“Feelings cannot be forced. So did Cut. He does not have any feelings with Brother so why does he accept Brother?”

“How about Brother? Is there still a name in your heart Kak Cut?” Khalid smiled bitterly.

“How do you think? Never mind, let's go home. Do you not remember the word Abu? If two people are meeting then the third is satan.” Khalid stood up from his seat followed by Putro Ceudah.

“Bang!” call Ceudah.

“Come back here someday! I'm waiting for you.” Khalid nodded slowly while smiling sweetly. They walked under the moonlight with mixed feelings.

Khalid attended the congregation's morning prayers while thanking all the villagers who had been good to him. Cut's recovery was the reason behind their departure. No one knew about their relationship other than the Keuchik Banta family.

Some residents took them to a small fishing pier. Bang Mayed along with several other fishermen were already preparing to leave.

“If you have a chance, come visit here!” keuchik's wife Banta.

“God willing, Umi.” replied Cut.

“You can find your brother in the port of fish. Just ask Bang Mayed Breuh Island! They must know.” said Bang Mayed to turn on his boat engine.

“Stop to Sister's shophouse if you're in town!” whisper Cut on Putro dance while hugging her.

“Do not be afraid. I won't take it.” whispered Cut back when hugging Putro Ceudah.

The sun in the eastern horizon hit the face of Cut who continued to look at the fishing pier of the city. They almost arrived after passing through the cold sea breeze at dawn.

“Be careful!” bang Mayed said as he shook Khalid's hand.

We walked for a rickshaw and ten minutes later, Cut arrived in front of the shophouse. He smiled when he heard Mae's voice shouting for customers.

“Bawang cheap...cabai cheap...tomat cheap....mari....mari....” cried Mae.

Cut down from the rickshaw then, “Assalamualaikum Mae.” said Cut while patting Mae's shoulder.

“Walaikumsa-lam. Brother Cut...”.Abuuuu....Brother Cut came home.” cried Mae louder than before.

The atmosphere of the market that was boisterous by buyers is now back boisterous with the arrival of Cut. All the merchants or buyers are aware of the events of Abu's missing son being kidnapped by the rebels. And when the current Cut came back, they all smiled happily. Umi who had just descended from the top floor almost fainted as soon as she saw Cut back. The tears of both parents just spilled. Mae who was cheerful also cried while hugging Rendra.

Almost a year Cut was gone and hopes of his return were almost gone but this morning when he returned it seemed to revive a dead tree. The sadness that had been suffered by the Abu family just vanished with the return of Cut.

“Umi, take Cut to the top! Abu wants to close the store first.” said Abu.

“Why is it closed, Ash? Dear buyer if Abu closes again crowded like this.” asked Cut.

“Already, just follow the same Umi to the top. Sustenance already set.”

Cut follows Umi while holding Rendra who he had left for a long time.

“It's okay Umi. Cut misses him terribly.”

From a distance, a rickshaw rider who was driving passengers smiled happily. Then, he returned to run his rickshaw to a place that felt safe for him.

News of Cut's return spread so quickly. Mr. Cek Amir and his family immediately came as soon as the news reached his ears.

Cut told his family a lot. How his life on the island includes the kindness of Khalid who drove him back to the city. The atmosphere of the shophouse was getting boisterous until night because both cousins were present there.

“Tan, Brother Cut wants to make a pilgrimage to the grave of Razi.” Intan smiled as she nodded slowly.

“Iya Nak, later we both go there ya!” reply Mak Cek Siti.

The return of Cut turned out to reach the ears of journalists to the soldiers and police. Cut became the most awaited person by the security forces because of the late Ilham and his association with the most sought-after rebels throughout Aceh.

That very night, several soldiers returned to guard around the market. The next day the soldiers came much more. A higher-ranking man got down from the car.

“Assalamualaikum, Father. I got a task to pick up your daughter to give an explanation at the office. I beg your cooperation.” said the soldier.

Ash began to fidget. Several journalists were seen in front of the shop.

“Mae, call Mr Cheque Amir!” with a thousand steps, Mae ran towards Mr. Cek Amir's shop.

“Assalamualaikum, Mr. Chek was told to come to Abu's shophouse. Brother Cut wants to be brought with the army.” said Mae without pause.

Mr. Cek Amir immediately contacted his wife, “Ma, call Doctor Widia. Cut wants to be brought again with the army.”

“Good, Dad.

“Ridwan, close shop!” tell Mr. Cek Amir to panic then he rushed to his brother's shop.

Meanwhile, Abu is trying to explain the condition of his recently returned daughter. Unfortunately, the soldiers did not listen.

Intimidated, Abu is forced to allow Cut to be taken after Widia's doctor arrives with her husband. Cut was not the son of officials or important people in Aceh but his relationship with Khalid made the position of Cut no less important than high officials. The information Cut gave was crucial to the military in eradicating the rebels.

Even Widia's arrival can't help Cut. “Pak, my patient has just returned. You can't take it now.”

“Sorry, Doctor. We just run errands. It concerns the security of the country.”

Doctor Widia looked at the husband but she had to come back disappointed with the husband's head. When it comes to rebels, anyone cannot recklessly act. Moreover, the emergency status in Aceh is still running. All security controls are prioritized over the military.

Cut down the stairs followed by two soldiers and Umi who was seen crying while holding Rendra. Cut himself looks agitated and frightened.

“I have to accompany the patient!” said Dr. Widia then took a ride in the army car. While the husband followed from behind with Abu, Pak Cek Amir, and Mak Cek Siti.

“Umi, pray Cut. Abu go first yes!” Umi nodded and kissed the husband's hand.

“Mae, take care of Rendra and Umi. Just close the shop.”

“Iya Abu.”

The dark clouds that had disappeared now again enveloped the family shop Abu.

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