Died Ahead of Marriage

Ex. Part 31—Hormonal Changes

Amar realizes that the mother is starting to dig into the problems that occur between them. He immediately embraced Anna putting on a smile looking at his mother.

"Mama said what the hell? We're both fine with no problems."

Anna glanced at her husband for a moment. "Ah yes, Ma. We're fine."

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All eyes stared at the vibrating mobile phone. It belonged to Amar's father who had noticed the commotion in this house.

"Ah, this is a phone from Sam, in America." He got up and headed for a quieter place to answer the call.

Anna glanced at her husband who was probably angry because of his chatter about his parents. Then, Anna tried to put a smile on her lips to hold Amar's hand. However, Amar only responded coldly to feed the bread without the toppings. Anna smiled wryly and realized her mother-in-law was secretly watching them.

"Amar, are you guys playing a drama?"

Amar sipped coffee and wiped the coffee. He kissed Anna on the forehead and got up and pulled the briefcase. "We're fine."

Anan who realized the papa was standing, he finished his breakfast. Anan greeted the cries of Oma and the mother who was still sitting busy with her thoughts.

"We leave—"

"Wait!" intercept the old man who just finished the call. "Looks like Papa's gonna take your mama back."

The wife's face shriveled at her husband's words. "So, Sam called you to work again? That fast?"

"Yes that's how it is. They're confused when we're not in the place." The old man glanced at Anan.

"Quick go big, Boy! Let you replace Opa. Opa wants to just rest at home enjoying the old days."

Anan glanced at Amar who was seen shaking his head. "Why open Papa Opa? Papa is big."

"Opa and Oma have been asking your father for a long time. However, he always had a reason that basically did not want to follow our request. Therefore, you must be big fast. Let everything be passed on to you."

Amar took a long breath. "He's too small, Pa. Let him choose his own future path."

The old man went back to the dining table. "Darling, let's finish your breakfast. Our flight is an hour later."

"What's? Why is this such a rush?"

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At night, the atmosphere of the house without Amar's mother feels calm again.

"Don't you get angry because I can't keep your parents company?"

Anna put her face down. "I'm sorry. It's just me—"

"I know my mom is a little dictator. But, I know my mom already loves you. The proof, he's not stopping watching you? It doesn't mean your mom loves you."

Anna's heart churned to reject the logic given by Amar earlier. He preferred to stay quiet and lay down on the bed. Amar who felt that he was not considered to have turned his back on Anna was a little upset.

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The next day, Sugiono and Renata, and Bagas visit their home while everyone in the house is about to set off for their own activities.

"Don't go? Then useless dong we're here?" mumbling the mother.

Anna and Amar looked stiff, unlike the last they saw. Renata started to guess there was a problem between them.

"Sorry, Mi. What if today Mami, Papi, and Bagas accompany me in the salon?"

"Why should I go to the salon? Wouldn't it be more convenient if we talked here?" say Renata again.

"Np ... Om ... Still got toys for Anan?" tanya Anan tugged at Bagas' spoiled hand.

"Yes, will Om find it at home? What time is your school home? Later Om who pick up and play at home. Your lonely Grandpa and Grandma need their grandchildren's voices to be even more festive."

Anan glanced at Anna, "Ma? Can ya?" her door. Anna nodded immediately.

"Ekhem ...." Amar cleared his throat making the atmosphere suddenly become awkward.

"Try asking your dad?" said Anna again.

Anan glanced at Amar. The look on his face looked a little angry. "Papa, can you go to Grandpa and Grandma's?"

"Let's pick you up and take you there." Amar waved a hand calling for Anan to come closer. The boy in the red white uniform nodded closer.

"Come, say goodbye to everyone. We're leaving" said Amar.

"Mama, Grandpa, Grandma, and Om Bagas, Anan left for school first." He waved his hand with his cheerful face reciprocated with a wave of his hand back.

After they drifted away, Renata pulled Anna over to speak. "What happened to you guys? You guys are fighting?"

Anna put her head back down. "I don't know either, Mi. Lately he's been very sensitive. Usually, he is not."

"Are you pregnant?" guess the mother.

"Where did Mami know? Didn't I say anything?"

Then the mother chuckled and shook her head. "It seems, she's the one who's going through these hormonal changes in your pregnancy. You should be more sensitive. But, it's a reverse case, she's the one who changed."