VERY STRONG GIRL

Zalina looked at Arista who was sitting beside the bed. "Why did you kick everyone out?" asked Arista. "Yes so I can talk to you, sis. Do you want to be put in a mental hospital for talking to yourself? I need to talk because right now I feel inside your body. What should I do?"

"Yes, for a while you become me."

"I didn't think that I would have to enter your body like this, sis."

Arista took a deep breath. "But, it would be weird if I became stubborn," Arista snickered. Zalina giggled "I'm stubborn huh?"

"But, why did you allow Damian to remarry?" asked Arista, surprised.

"You trust me? I will solve everything with my hands. Not only your problem, but also Acy's problem." "Whatever you do, I'm just asking to take care of my children. No matter how you treat Damian or my Mother-in-law. Please don't change the kids."

"Yes, I understand, Sis. But please tell me the most basic things about children."

"Do you remember what the two people who brought us were talking about, Zalina? For 60 days I could be here. But maybe you should return to your own body. And, when that time comes. I want the children to be more independent. " Zalina took a deep breath. She completely understood how Arista was feeling right now. Zalina's task now is not just solving existing problems. But, at the same time also educating children. Meanwhile, Damian was at his father-in-law's house. He wanted to take the children home. However, no one wanted to go with him.

"Who will take care of the children while you are working? Your mother? Ms Sutinah?" asked Hardiyata. "Here are Marisa and Mayang who will help look after the younger cousins. There is Dyah who is supervising. I am the grandfather. Here the children are more comfortable too. The proof is that they do not want to come with you. to see Mommy."

"But..."

"Papa already knows about your infidelity. You'd better settle it first with the woman. Let us take care of the children until mommy is healthy." Damian could only remain silent. In his heart he admits that the fault is indeed on him. After all, what his father-in-law said was true. His mother is often impatient with children .

"Okay then, Papa," Damian answered quietly. He really hates his mother-in-law. Especially if he remembers that what he is getting now is thanks to the help of his father-in-law.

"Arista said you can marry that woman in an unregistered marriage. However, she refuses to meet you or your mother. But she also said that she will return to your house if she is healthy."

"Arista said directly?"

"Yes, to me. You just do what you have to do, Damian. Just do what Arista wants. After all, you don't meet only while she's sick, right?. Let's say she's calming down. If you follow disappointment. Frankly, Papa feels disappointed in you. If I am following my emotions, Papa might have shot you by now. But, Arista has already said that she will sort it out herself. So, just wait for her to recover."

***

Zalina's very strong desire to be healthy seems to help the healing process. Within 3 weeks, she was able to walk and stand upright. And, this morning Arista's three kids were already at the hospital to pick up their Mommy back home.

"Are you ready to be me, Lin? I'll help you." Arista said softly to Zalina who is currently in her body.

"Are you ready, Ris?" asked Herawati. Arista turned and nodded.

"I want to see Zalina first, Mommy."

" I will drop you off, I coincidentally saw that Arasy was visiting her sister." Zalina saw her helpless body on the bed with medical equipment stuck here and there. Arasy who was sitting immediately stood up and greeted and hugged Herawati.

"Would you like to pick up Arista?" asked Arasy.

"Yes, Chy. Arista is feeling well. How is it, is there any progress? Does Zalina respond when spoken to? She must still be spoken to, she listens even though she has not responded.

"Yes, ma'am."

"Ah, are our bags and belongings safe too, ma'am?" asked Arista. Herawati exhaled.

"If you mean your cell phone and bag of course destroyed, Arista. By the way, your Papa gave you a new car. But, this morning I will drive for you."

"I can do it by myself, Mommy. I'm fine and I can go home by myself."

"Ris, it's better if your Mommy is driving. Besides, you're with the kids. You can start your activities tomorrow or the day after tomorrow," said Arasy. She was a little confused by the changes that happened to Arista. Because they have been friends since childhood. Of course, Arasy knows how Arista is. And stubbornness is not one of them. Zalina shrugged her shoulders.

"Never mind, I'll go home first then," said Zalina. She approached Arash and hugged her best friend. Then she followed Herawati's steps.

"Mommy is okay?" Dominic asked as he took Zalina's hand. Zalina smiled,

"Mommy is healthy, really," replied Zalina.

"But Mommy won't leave Elena again, will she, mom?" asked Elena.

"You mean?"

"When Mommy left, Grandma said, Mommy doesn't love us anymore, so Mommy wants to go and leave us."

Zalina glanced at Arista who seemed to be sighing. Meanwhile she was starting to feel a little annoyed. "Mommy is only angry with Daddy. But Mommy never intended to leave you. Especially to the point that I don't love you anymore. If someone says Mommy doesn't love you, don't ever believe it, understand?" said Zalina, who immediately agreed with the three kids.

"Your in-laws, gosh. I don't think I can understand it. How can she poison the children?"

"Grandma never loved Mommy, Oma. Every day, Mommy was always scolded." Zalina turned to Calista. Then turned to Arista who nodded her head.

"You guys don't worry, okay. From now on, Mommy will never be silent and give in again. But, you must promise to obey everything Mommy says. How about that?"

"Agreed, mommy," Dominic answered loudly and firmly. For a moment Zalina saw Arista crying again. Of course it feels very touching to get a defense from a child who is starting to grow up like Dominic. And, Zalina was sure Dominic became like that because he had seen Arista treated unfairly too many times.

"Later, how will Mommy come home?" asked Zalina. "Is there Ujang at your house? Tell him to take me. And, he brought the car. Uncle Haras has taken care of your important papers. So, you don't have to take care of everything anymore. Your cell phone has already been with Mommy, too." Herawati showed a shopping bag to Zalina