Divorced for Poor

Chapters 15. Status is unclear

Lilis strengthened her heart after Desta's departure with her new wife. Maybe Lilis should be grateful that the woman had taken Desta away from her. A man who always puts mental and mental stress and gives him tears.

From today, Lilis has had a new status, which is to become a widow. There is nothing bad about the status of a widow, because the mother also lived with the status of a widow until now and all is well.

Ms. Siti vaguely heard the talk of Lilis and Desta which finally ended with the word talak, which was spoken from Desta's mouth. Lady Siti rushed over to the sad looking Lilis.

"Lis, I've heard everything. I'm so sad for you, son. You've tried to be a good wife, but you still can't maintain your marriage with Desta. It's not your fault, Lis. Dumb Desta, don't know to have let go of a good wife like you."

"Mother, Lilis is not sad at Talak mas Desta. Lilis was sad to think of Naina. He had just been born into the world, but he had been abandoned by his father. Even Naina had never once gotten a touch from her father."

"You're patient, Lis. God willing, Naina will grow up to be a strong girl even without her father."

"Aamiinu. Lilis hopes, Naina will not lack affection. We'll fill Naina with love, so she won't ask about her father."

"Then, how about your divorce, Lis. Will Desta take care of it himself? Or are you gonna sue for Desta's divorce?"

"Lilis now doesn't have the money to sue for Desta's divorce, but I hope Desta will take care of it soon. After all, he's the one who's about to get married officially to his sir's wife."

"Lis, then if he sues, he has no excuse. But you're the other way around, you have every reason to sue for Desta's divorce."

"Mother, for the time being, Lilis has no money at all. If Lilis wants to sue Desta for divorce, Lilis has to work hard to earn money. The divorce fee is not a little, Mom."

"I'm sorry mom, Lis. I can't wait to see you smile happily, like you used to. I understand, to get a divorce certificate also needs money and also takes time."

"Just pray, so that Lilis can recover soon and can work again. With mother's blessing, Lilis was confident, Lilis would be able to succeed someday."

"Of course, I'll always pray for you, Lis. But I hope, even though you want to be successful, reach in a way that is guided by God. Never get it the wrong way."

"Lilis will always remember this mother's hope."

Lilis heaved a sigh of relief, even though she currently had no money at all, it felt like a heavy burden had been removed from her hands.

***

"Assalamualaik."

There was a voice of someone saying greetings from outside and it turned out that the one who came was Bu Sari, Wendi's mother.

"Wa'alaikum salutations."

Lilis answered the greetings from Bu Sari with a happy heart. Enter Bu Sari, a middle-aged woman who still looks beautiful. Understandably, he is one of the richest people in his village. When people like Lilis and her mother can buy a motorcycle with credit, Bu Sari can buy a luxury car in cash.

"Sorry, yes Lis. Aunty can look at you now."

"It's okay, aunt. Lilis knew, aunt must be busy."

"Here, auntie bring a little change of clothes for…"

Aunty paused for a moment while looking around the room to look for writing that usually had the name of the child.

"Who's your daughter's name, Lis? Aunty didn't see any posters with your son's name on them?"

"His name is Naina Najma, aunt."

"Naina Najma, the shining star. It's so beautiful, Lis. Auntie wants to carry him. Try here, love aunt."

Lilis gives Naina to Bu Sari who looks very happy to see Naina's beauty. Bu Sari muttered as she looked at the little princess on her lap.

"If your mother wanted to marry my son, Wendi. You are my grandson."

"Auntie, what's the talk?"tanya Lilis surprised Bu Sari.

"Auntie, don't say anything. Just praise Naina. Naina is beautiful as her mother."

" Aunty can do it" Lilis replied with a smile.

"Lis, where's your mother, how does your house look lonely?"

"Mom's buying rice at Bu As's shop, aunt."

"so. Lis, auntie listen, you've separated from your husband, is that true? Sorry, auntie's curious about the gossip outside. Mending aunt just asked directly to you."

"Lis, does that have anything to do with Wendi?"

"No. It has absolutely nothing to do with Wendi."

"Auntie heard the gossip between Wendi and you, it's possible that your husband heard it and then he hurt."

"Truly Bi, it has nothing to do with Wendi. Aunt take it easy, in parting Lilis and Mast Desta has nothing to do with anyone."

"Auntie was relieved to hear it. Kemaren Wendi had confided to Bibi, she thought and accused herself as the cause of your divorce. Until he won't eat."

"Then, forgive Lilis bi."

"You're not wrong, Lis. It was indeed Wendi who was too sensitive."

Ms. Sari was very good. This time came bring clothes for Naina. Since childhood, Naina often plays to Bu Sari's house and considers bu Sari as her second mother.

After almost 2 hours, Ms. Sari went home. Not forgetting, Lilis thanked me. Lilis undid some of the clothes that Bu Sari gave her. All baby clothes are very good quality, certainly the price must be expensive.

***

The next day, Wendi came with a doubtful face. Wendi was afraid that her arrival would not be welcomed by Lilis. This time he bet. If allowed, he wants to see Naina. If he is rejected, he will leave without protest.

"Assalamualaik."

"Wa'alaikum salam. Wendi's boy?"

"Yes, Miss Siti. Can I come in to see Naina?"

"Could only. Why would Wendi ask that?"

"After everything that's happened, maybe Lilis will avoid me."

"Wendi, why am I avoiding you?"

Lilis's voice shocked Wendi. Wendi smiled as she saw Lilis still wanting to greet her.

"We don't make mistakes, so why avoid each other. Especially now, there's nothing I have to take care of."

"I'm here because I miss Naina. May I see him for a moment. After that I'll go."

"Come in. Naina must be happy to have an uncle like you."

Wendi rushed into the house to see Naina immediately. There is a longing that has enveloped Wendi's heart ever since she made the Adhan her first appearance to Naina. Is it wrong if she feels and considers Naina as her child?

Despite her love for Lilis who never dies, Naina gives Wendi new hope to get her attention. If given the chance, Wendi wants to make Lilis and Naina happy.

"Lis, I've heard from mom. Don't you want to clarify your status immediately? Or are you still hoping to reconcile with Desta? Sorry, I asked as a friend, not for any other purpose."

"It's okay, Wen. I don't want to talk to Desta anymore. But I want to use the money from my own hard work to file for divorce."

"But you will be free from Desta for a long time. I can give you another loan, and you can return it at any time, if you already have the money."

"Thank you, Wen. But I owe you too much. Besides, I promised myself that I would file a lawsuit with my own money."

"Then, your status will be no clarity because even though Desta has dropped talaq, but legally you are not divorced."

Wendi looked very worried, with Lilis' decision. If Lilis had not been divorced, how could she approach Lilis so blatantly. While Lilis, deliberately hanging her status does not want to refer back to Desta, but she gives boundaries and fences so that men do not approach her, including Wendi.

Lilis felt, not to have to marry again. She just wants to focus on raising Naina and making her mother happy. Lilis wants to learn from her mother, who is focused on raising her since her father died.

His mother survived alone, almost 15 years to raise him. Without standard education and work, he could send him to SMK.

Now it's time to pay back all of her mother's sacrifices. Although at first, after marrying Desta, Lilis hoped that her life would be better and more successful, so that she could make her mother happy.

The failure of the household this time, was really a heavy blow to the life of Lilis and her mother because it made them fall deeper, in poverty.

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