CHEATING IS BEAUTIFUL IN THE BEGINNING

Chapter 2

It was almost afternoon, Riswan had not returned yet. It just so happened that the shipment he had to deliver was not too much so he could go home early. My husband is home at one hour. But he forgot or pretended to forget to take all the savings in Mirna mba. I called repeatedly, no answer.

Do I have to go to Mirna's house? Widow of the one child known as ganjen. Our village is next to each other, so the distance of the house is not too far away. It can still be reached by foot.

After taking a bath I hurriedly prepared to go to Riswan's sodaranya house. Intentionally wear thick make-up to look ordinary. Even though his heart was half dead. My relationship with Mba Mirna herself is not very familiar. I only know him as a husband's brother.

While reflecting, I calmed down. I try to relax no matter what. Honestly, I am the one who feels and easily carried away by emotions. Hopefully this time I can control the explosive anger.

As I was about to leave, Riswan stood looking at me on the terrace.

"Where are you going?"

"Mba Mirna!"

"Lho, what are you doing?"

"If you already have, mom won't go. Where's money!?"

"Hmmm... Gini ma'am, hmmm we sit down yuk first?"

"Don't tell me, Mba Mirna hasn't been narik?"

"Euhhh yes, so gini bu-"

"Udah mom guessed. Dad actually went to Mirna's house, didn't he?"

"Go dong Bu, I can't believe it?"

I glared, very upset with the heart he made.

"Remain in his house for a long time?"

"So father-"

"Father from two and a half to there, now you want five!"

Mas Riswan flutter, everyone wants to talk deliberately I cut.

"Udah ah, let mother be the one to charge."

He pulled my hand, meaning to prevent me from leaving. I let go roughly, with a little running I kept going.

"Mother, wait!" He chases.

Seeing her face now full of lies, I was sick of it. A man who always says love, can lie to me. Moreover, it's a matter of money, making me even more sensitive.

"We're talking inside yuk, it's not good to see the neighbors."

I looked here and there, no one saw us much less.

"Yu Ma'am, ayuuuk..." Bring it full of tenderness.

"Honest answer, what was I doing there?" I was suspicious, they were all right.

"Nothing. It was on the street, I met Ridwan, so old dad on the street."

"Why isn't there money?"

"So gini... Hmmm in yuk's house?"

"No! Here, just be clear!"

"Kata mba Mirnaaa, moneyaa, used first for Asrul school." Whispering, he also told the truth.

"WHAT?!" Obviously I was surprised.

My body immediately suffocated, head quail, and I chose to return home. Remove all make-up and replace this outfit with a pavorite negligee.

***

Being at home is more comfortable than wandering is not clear. Especially if you go to the flirtatious widow's house, which is there later I will not look beautiful because my angry nature will be seen.

I lay it on a weathered rug, it's been a long time I want to replace it with a contemporary fur carpet. If he knew he was saving that kind of money, everything I dreamed of would have come true. In addition to the carpet, there are still many items in this house that need to be replaced.

"Usually also take it yourself, tuh at the table already fried mom knows the same tempe."

"This is doang Bu?"

"If less, ask to mba Mirna gih, he will usually eat the same chicken!"

Mba Mirna works in a store, but is also actively traveling around to collect savings and excursions and offers uncertain goods, sometimes clothes, sometimes food. According to the story of my friend who is also his neighbor, he used to eat well.

I have been offered a number of times, I always refuse because I am not interested. For me the arisan was troublesome. It's a good day, it's been months.

Mas Riswan ate in the kitchen without me to accompany him, I ignored him. Tonight I'll sleep in the tv room. Let him feel that I'm angry. Had he not saved up the money, there might now be chicken eggs at the table.

After eating he approached, "Mom, don't sulk dong. Mirna said, Next week the money is there."

Next sunday?

I was busy, busy with tv.

"Sorry dad, I don't know if the money was borrowed yet."

Borrow money but not prior permission? Just like stealing it!

"Mom... Please don't cuddle me." So' weld everything.

I'm tired, I don't care what Riswan wants. Tonight I was so sleepy, she tried to hug me, kiss me and give me another sign that she wanted something. But firmly I said, "again red!"

Slowly she let go of the embrace, but stayed by my side. Watching a soap opera that he doesn't really like.

Back Riswan embraces, I don't respond. I am still listening to whispers that I do not fully understand. It's free he said love, love or whatever, if his heart could lie to me.

Ah, father...

***

Early in the morning Riswan was getting ready to go to work. I tried to contact Nola but failed to continue. I haven't asked for information about the husband's salary. Maybe there was a raise I didn't know about.

"Mom, what's dad's breakfast?"

"Regular, spelled."

I act cold, so that my husband knows and understands that what he has done is a mistake.

Looks like Riswan has no appetite.

"Why?" I asked as Riswan's eyes looked at me hinting at something.

"It's still cold, ma'am."

"That's, the fritters of angets, I bought from Neng!"

Usually I make fried rice his favorite, even if only with the essential potluck seasoning using sweet soy sauce.

If not for one job with Riswan, until now I would still be working. Finding a job elsewhere is hard.

If I still had my own income, I wouldn't have hung everything on Riswan. Riswan is good but I never thought he could lie, let alone it's a matter of money, where our needs are often mediocre.

Once upon a time, I ran out of shopping money. The payday date is still around a week away, I guess Riswan has no money. So to balance, I ventured to the stall of Mr. Tomo, although he was somewhat less friendly, but he was good and always understood my situation. Even though Mr. Tomo never charged, but I still have shame, if I pay late, I think I want to escape all of you.

I don't know why, today I really wanted to follow Riswan all the way to work. Once he lies, it seems like next time he will.

My heart is trying to forgive, but Riswan has gone too far. Why should his cousin's brother keep that kind of money. There is still Andi, his close friend who is also my friend first. Andi is clearly, a trusted person.

Using the ojol that I ordered secretly, I immediately caught up with Riswan after a few minutes he left.

On the way I was a little restless, I don't know what to do if Riswan messed around. But, now it was not a matter of infidelity, the problem now was how much salary he received each month.

Well, when I get to work I'll hide until he leaves work. But this little bit will make me sad, too many memories there. If the company's rules can change, I want to get back to work.

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