The Hum Agam

Writer by: Ferdian A Majni


The morning sun began to peek in the eastern hemisphere, after a week of no village greeted Beetle. Corner of the village looks a thatch huts and bare soil."Maaak ..., I want to marry," cried Agam. Mak Saudah rush that leads a chamber, the Agam still looks messy with tattered blankets. "You dream again son" says Mak. It's been two days, the Agam shout for mating. 

Mak understand the wishes of the Agam, her only child. "The girl Where else are we are applying" said Mak. Dozens of girls refused to cover the village Beetle Agam. Minah's even admit that in Agam as his girlfriend. Choosing Ismail, little friend Agam successful in Malaysia. Nobody wants to be the wife of the Agam, poor young man who worked odd jobs. Mak could not do anything, he's just a disawah workers, who earn wages sebambu rice to eat tomorrow. There was no legacy of her husband, who can be made ​​in cash, to facilitate the celebration of the Agam. 

Gold for the dowry had been collected Agam illegitimate, although still very lacking, Agam never never give up, every day he continued to work, sweated and worked hard. Although wages are not commensurate diterimahnya. Never occurred in his heart, to migrate to Malaysia, hoping to become a success like Ismail. Especially after the visit Agam Ismail, who promised a job in malaysia. "Gam, I have business for you, you will get a big reward when coming with me," said Ismail. 

After praying willing, he lay down on the prayer rug. Agam think Ismail bid. He imagined the success that will be achieved. "When I'm rich, certainly there that will accept my proposal," he thought. Agam smiled to herself, did not feel he was asleep in there. 

Behind the old shack, Mak was struggling with his work, if there is no fall season rice, Mak weaving mats, he could make some crafts. But with the increasing age of twilight, deft hands that have started to slow. He also was frequently ill. One day people discovered Mak, unconscious in the middle of rice fields. And that day Agam intended to tell his desire to go abroad, so he gets more money to buy equipment illegitimate. But he could not leave the old woman, especially now that Madame was ill. 

After several months passed, Agam met Mak who was cooking in the kitchen, behind the smoke that covered the body Mak. "Madame, I want to go abroad, I can offer of employment from Ismail" Agam story, starting point. "So you're going to Malaysia?" Said Mak. Agam has not been answered. "And Mak himself will leave," he continued. Not feel-glass shard Mak had watery eyes, Agam over and wipe gently. "If Mak does not permit, I did not go well," said Agam, muscular arms hugging Agam Mak. "Agam will not leave Madame," whispered Agam at the end of the arms. 

Nothing can be expected in this village, there was no place for success. The proof, not a girl who'd spoken Agam. He is considered lazy, even though they despise poverty. Agam has just returned from the field, with sweat still enveloped him. He sat for a moment, to accompany Madame had just completed its work. "Do you still want to migrate to Malaysia," said Mak, opened the conversation. Agam frowned."Madame, give permission for you, son," Mak looked at Agam. Tugged a smile from the lips of Agam, rusty teeth danced there. "Really, Madame?" Said Agam half shouting, convincing his hearing. Madame nodded slowly without answer it again. Agam turned away, leaving the Mak with flowery heart, as if the Minah be his wife. 

There came a time where Agam must depart, leaving the village Beetle and Mak.Agam has completed all requirements across the way to the State. Stay left and see Ismail who had been waiting in the port. Atmosphere of emotion surrounding the hut, a storm broke out crying. Agam embracing old body in front of him, he bowed and knelt at the foot of Mak. "Mak, Agam beg his blessing, Agam will wander, looking for sustenance," sobbed Agam. "Look for sustenance is halal, God always protect you and do not forget to pray there, son," said Mak advised Agam. "No one can give for the journey Mak you, just a prayer of salvation and happiness Mak for you at the shoreline" continued Madame, an end to the crying. 



Nearly two years even Agam of Malaysia, did not take long for him to be rich, now Agam feel it. Indeed, Malaysia is a paradise ringgit. Agam very grateful to Ismail little friend. But this time they became kings Malaysian fugitives. Agam probably already forgotten the advice and counsel Maknya first. He plunged into illicit business. Agam became his right hand full moon drugs. Agam has soluble nightlife. 
A week before returning home. Mak received a letter from Agam, he preached about kepulanganya. With happy, Agam told his success in Malaysia. Mak shed tears and grateful for the success of his son. 

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Agam and Ismail had reached the harbor. "We will cross this ocean and landed in the village," said Ismail, in the port noise. But not in thought, their movements have been observed several pairs of eyes belong to Malaysian police. Dozens of police have been deployed to it, to intercept the fugitive drug dealer Malaysia-Indonesia, they are high profile players. When Ismail and Agam footsteps crossing the harbor limits. "Do not move, lift your hands" dozens of police officers directing the muzzle of his gun at them. 
Beetles in the village, Mak awaiting the return of the Agam, he widen the door of his hut to greet the arrival of the Agam. And Mak would like to introduce the Inong him, a girl who will be solehah nut and a wife to the Agam. []

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