Arif's Story, A Motorcyclist Going to Kediri Who Accidentally Left His Wife in Brebes
The story of Arif Romadon's (37) homecoming trip is currently becoming a public discussion. He experienced something unusual, namely accidentally leaving his wife, Siti Aminah (40), while on a trip.
The incident occurred in Brebes, Central Java, when they were going home on a motorbike from Bogor, West Java, to Kediri, East Java, on Sunday (16/4/2023).
Arif Romadon, who is also going home with his son, Eka Krissna (8), has now arrived at his destination, Banaran Village, Islamic Boarding School District, Kediri City, safely.
They arrived at their parents' house on Monday (17/4/2023) morning around 10.00 WIB.
In this incident that has become a public concern, the young man who has made a living as a construction project worker in Bogor since 2013 admitted that he could not believe that he was in such a situation.
"Never mind other people. I myself am also confused as to why I could do that," said Arif, Tuesday (18/4/2023) evening.
Because, at the time of the incident, he admitted that he really did not realize it and beyond his reasoning. Moreover, there is also no deliberate intention to leave his wife.
He also denied the cause because he was sleepy because of a long journey. Because, before the incident, he had just rested in Pamanukan. Along the way sometimes his wife also feeds candy.
It's just that, during the trip, Arif rarely communicated with his wife because he was focused on the trip.
"Yes, I just didn't realize it. I just focused on looking at the road ahead. Suddenly, my wife was far behind," he said.
In fact, during his wanderings, he had returned home several times by motorcycle, not only during Idul Fitri. So, he already quite memorized the path.
However, this time going home was different, namely he did it with his family. So, this is his first experience going home on a motorbike with his little family.
"In previous years, when I was going home, my wife and children told me to take the bus or train. I rode my motorbike alone," continued the young Honda CB 150 R rider.
Arif said that this homecoming experience will leave an impression as a life story that he will always remember.
Arif and his family started their homecoming journey on Sunday (16/4/2023) at around 16.30 WIB from the Warung Jambu area, Bogor, West Java, to Kediri City, East Java. Under normal conditions, their journey would take around 15 to 16 hours with a few breaks.
Before his wife was left behind in Brebes, they also had time to rest for about 30 minutes in the Pamanukan area, West Java.
His wife was left behind when Arif took the wrong way after exiting the North Ring Road (Jalingkut), Brebes, Central Java. When he stopped to turn around, Arif didn't realize that his wife had gotten off the motorbike.
Arif, who felt his wife was still sitting in the back seat, continued on his way. Arif only realized that his wife was left behind when his son asked where his mother was.
Arif also expressed his gratitude to all those who had helped him. Whether it's the community that takes his wife to the police security post or the police.
"I sincerely thank you," he said.
Previously, Arif's story went viral on various media platforms because when he was going home on his motorbike, he accidentally left his wife on the way. He only realized it after about 80 kilometers of travel.
Cerita Arif, Pemudik Motor Tujuan Kediri yang Tak Sengaja Tinggalkan Istri di Brebes
Kisah perjalanan mudik Arif Romadon (37) tengah menjadi perbincangan publik. Ia mengalami hal yang tak biasa, yakni tidak sengaja meninggalkan istrinya, Siti Aminah (40), saat dalam perjalanan.
Insiden itu terjadi di Brebes, Jawa Tengah, saat mereka mudik naik motor dari Bogor, Jawa Barat, menuju Kediri, Jawa Timur, pada Minggu (16/4/2023).
Arif Romadon yang juga mudik bersama anaknya, Eka Krissna (8), kini sudah sampai di daerah tujuan mudiknya, yaitu di Kelurahan Banaran, Kecamatan Pesantren, Kota Kediri, dengan selamat.
Mereka sampai di rumah orangtuanya itu pada Senin (17/4/2023) pagi sekitar pukul 10.00 WIB.
Dalam peristiwa yang menjadi perhatian publik itu, pemuda yang mengais rezeki sebagai pekerja proyek bangunan di Bogor sejak 2013 itu mengaku tidak habis pikir dirinya ada dalam situasi seperti itu.
"Jangankan orang lain. Saya sendiri juga bingung kenapa saya sampai bisa begitu," ujar Arif, Selasa (18/4/2023) malam.
Sebab, saat kejadian itu, dirinya mengaku betul-betul tidak menyadarinya dan di luar nalarnya. Apalagi juga tidak ada niat kesengajaan meninggalkan istrinya.
Dia juga membantah penyebabnya karena dia mengantuk karena menempuh perjalanan jauh. Sebab, sebelum kejadian itu, ia baru saja istirahat di Pamanukan. Sepanjang jalan kadang-kadang istrinya juga menyuapi permen.
Hanya saja, selama perjalanan itu, Arif jarang berkomunikasi dengan istrinya karena fokus dengan perjalanan.
"Ya enggak sadar saja. Saya fokus ke depan lihat jalan aja. Tahu-tahu istri tertinggal jauh," ungkapnya.
Padahal, selama merantau itu, dirinya sudah beberapa kali pulang kampung dengan naik motor, tidak hanya saat Lebaran. Sehingga, ia sudah lumayan hafal jalurnya.
Namun, mudik kali ini berbeda, yakni dilakukannya dengan membawa serta keluarga. Sehingga, ini merupakan pengalaman perdananya mudik naik motor bersama keluarga kecilnya itu.
"Kalau mudik tahun-tahun sebelumnya anak dan istri saya suruh naik bus atau kereta api. Saya naik motor sendirian," lanjut pemuda penunggang Honda CB 150 R ini.
Arif menyebutkan, pengalaman mudik kali ini akan membekas sebagai cerita kehidupan yang akan senantiasa diingatnya.
Arif dan keluarga memulai perjalanan mudik pada Minggu (16/4/2023) sekitar pukul 16.30 WIB dari wilayah Warung Jambu, Bogor, Jawa Barat, menuju Kota Kediri, Jawa Timur. Dalam kondisi normal, perjalanan mereka akan memakan waktu sekitar 15 sampai 16 jam dengan beberapa kali istirahat.
Sebelum istrinya tertinggal di Brebes, mereka juga sempat istirahat sekitar 30 menit di wilayah Pamanukan, Jawa Barat.
Istrinya itu tertinggal saat Arif salah jalan setelah keluar dari Jalan Lingkar Utara (Jalingkut), Brebes, Jawa Tengah. Saat berhenti untuk memutar balik, Arif tidak sadar bahwa istrinya turun dari motor.
Arif yang merasa istrinya masih duduk di kursi belakang terus melanjutkan perjalanan. Arif baru sadar istrinya tertinggal setelah anaknya menanyakan keberadaan ibunya.
Arif juga menyampaikan rasa terima kasihnya kepada segenap pihak yang telah membantunya. Baik itu kalangan masyarakat yang mengantar istrinya ke pos pengamanan polisi maupun pihak kepolisian.
"Saya mengucapkan rasa terima kasih dengan tulus," ucapnya.
Sebelumnya, cerita Arif ini viral di berbagai platform media karena saat mudik naik motor dia tak sengaja meninggalkan istrinya di perjalanan. Dia baru menyadarinya setelah sekitar 80 kilometer perjalanan.