Divorced for Poor

Chapters 16. Wanna work

The news of Lilis and Desta's separation had reached her in-laws' ears. Her mother-in-law came to represent her family to apologize to Lilis for their son's behavior.

Lilis's in-laws do not blame Lilis for the end of her year-long marriage to Desta. Sad and disappointed looks from the look on the face of old man Desta.

For Lilis, the arrival of her in-laws was enough to treat her grief that no one noticed Naina. His father did not care about his existence.

They offer Desta's estate to give to Naina. But Lilis subtly refused their gifts because if Desta's inheritance was given to her, it would add to the problems later on.

They have not been officially divorced and Desta would definitely not agree considering he is the type of man who greatly glorifies possessions and money. It was better to avoid dealing with Desta later on.

"This inheritance is not for you, Lis. But for Naina. Naina is Desta's biological child and she is entitled to the inheritance from her father."

"Honest of all, Mom. Mas Desta never recognized Naina as his biological child. At least he didn't touch Naina, just looked at her, didn't. He may feel disgusted when he sees Naina" Lilis said, curbing tears that had almost flowed.

"Desta doesn't recognize Naina?! How dare he not acknowledge his own flesh and blood."

"Lilis was very disappointed and hurt in Mas Desta. Therefore, Lilis did not want to receive anything from him."

"Mom understands your sadness Lis. Once again, I apologize for Desta's behavior. As a mother, I understand how you feel now. Although Desta does not recognize Naina as her child, Naina will remain a maternal grandchild at any time. You're still my mother's favorite daughter-in-law."

"Thank you, Mom."

"Mom believes in you too. You will never betray your child. But it was Desta who betrayed you, Lis."

"How do you know, Lilis never told anyone about it?" lilis said in shock.

"Yesterday, Desta came with a woman. Name's Maria. They came to ask for blessing. They married Siri a week ago. Coinciding with Naina's birth."

The words of Bu Sari made Lilis even more confident, a reality that Lilis had to face with a strong heart. When Lilis gave birth to Naina, Desta had married Siri to Maria. And after Desta and Maria got married, they went on their honeymoon and stayed at the hotel. Lilis finds a hotel bill in her pants pocket when Desta returns home.

Desta also turned off his phone, not wanting anyone to interfere with their honeymoon.

It turns out that in the heart of Desta, the existence of him and Naina, is unable to make Desta release the temptations of other women. Lilis smiled bitterly and she would never regret her parting with Desta. Because maybe, this is what is best for their relationship. Rather than staying together but hurting each other.

"You don't have to worry, mother will never accept that woman as mother-in-law. For mothers, you are still the daughter-in-law of the mother," said Bu Sari when she saw Lilis pensive.

"Mother, now Lilis and Mast Desta have separated. Mas Desta has the right to remarry a woman of his choice. Lilis won't blame mom, if you want to give them their blessing."

"They're cheating, Lis. They were married before Desta divorced you. You're not angry at all?"

"Lilis no longer had the strength to be angry. Lilis' anger was exhausted after the word talak from Desta's mas. Lilis' emotions were already buried with Desta's departure from the woman. There was no longer any left of this heart to think of him anymore."

"Lise…"

"Lilis just wants to live a quiet life and take care of Naina without any interference from Desta. Without her money and anything to do with her. I'll raise Naina with my own money, Mom. So sorry, Lilis can't accept mom's kindness."

"But after all, Naina is the mother's granddaughter. Can't you love Naina and give Naina a gift?"

"Of course you can, Mom. As long as it's not from Desta's mas, the other mother and family's gifts can still be received by Lilis."

Lilis stared at her sad in-laws who looked saddened by Lilis' decision. Lilis realizes her in-laws' concerns, living Naina and mother without a husband. Moreover, Naina is still a baby, and Lilis has also just given birth. What kind of work can Lilis do.

Lilis was never afraid or desperate, facing a future that was not clear where she would go. One of the beliefs of Lilis, as long as life is still in the body, there is nothing impossible to do. Work and pray became the new motto of Lilis in order to be more advanced and eager to face the challenges of life that she will face.

Naina, will be a healing pill when Lilis falls and gets hurt by the circumstances. Naina, will be an energy drink for Lilis, as she is exhausted and demoralized.

Lilis should be able to say goodbye to the past and welcome a new future.

***

A month has passed, but the divorce papers from Desta did not come. Lilis was finally able to just resign herself and accept her condition for now.

Incidentally, Lilis' distant brother had just returned home from the city. His name is Ratih. In the city he opened a very selling food stall business. From his business, then he could buy a house in the city and build his house in the village.

Ratih and his family return to the village every 2 or 3 years. Because of the very expensive transportation costs. Once home, they can spend about 5 to 6 million if in total as well as souvenirs.

Ratih's mother came to Lilis' house, after hearing Lilis give birth. Ratih's mom looks happy to see Naina.

"Lis, Naina is adorable. How many months is he?"

"About the mbak soap or approximately 36 days."

"Lis, I've also heard a lot about your household. Now that you don't have a job, how can you support Naina and your mother?"

"That's, madam. I'll wait until my puerperium is over. After that, I'll find another job like I used to."

"Mr actually needs a waiter in one of the restaurants outside the city. But Ma'am isn't sure you want to work at my diner."

"Why not mbak. As long as it's halal, any job Lilis will do."

"But, can you separate from Naina and your mother?"

"So, Lilis will negotiate with mom first. As soon as I asked for permission, it's in my mother's hands now. This time I'll just do what you tell me. Because of a mother's blessing, it will determine the success or failure of a dream."

"alright. You don't have to worry, if your mother will let you go, she will give you a down payment that your mother can use as long as you don't get a salary."

"Thank you, ma'am."

Lilis smiled as there was hope for her to walk forward instead of retreating. However, all still have to pass the approval of his mother.

The day since the arrival of Mr. Ratih, Lilis just expressed her heart to her mother. Bu Siti put Naina to sleep next to her while continuing to look at Naina's face.

"Mom, Lilis has the intention of going to work with Ratih. What do you think, mother?" asked Lilis while sitting near her mother.

"Ratiha? Isn't Ratih working in town?" ask Siti's mother in shock

"True Ma'am. Lilis intends to learn to open a business from mbak Ratih. But in the meantime, Lilis will be working to help out first."

"Open you no capital? How can you open your own business?"

"Lilis will work while studying. Every month, Lilis would get a salary. Lilis will manage the money as best as possible. For the needs of mom and Naina, the rest are new Lilis tubes. Will you grant Lilis' wish?"

"Of course I will respect what you will do. But the problem is not that. Can you stay away from Naina?"

"Come on Ma'am, but if you can take care of Naina, Lilis will also be able to part with Naina for a while. If later, Lilis already has her own business, you guys will take Lilis to the city. The three of us will live together."

"Mom could have taken care of Naina, but I had one wish. Don't stop me from asking Wendi for help."

"Why?"

"Anyway, there's no way you can take care of Naina on your own without asking others for help. Mother also may not be healthy. If you forbid mom, should you let Naina be abandoned?"

"Good, Mom. For Naina's sake, please ask Wendi and her family for help. But don't owe too much. Lilis couldn't possibly repay her."

"Mom understands, if you don't have to, you won't ask for Wendi's help"

Finally, the blessing of the mother was already Lilis got. There was a feeling of sadness when Lilis saw Naina who was fast asleep. A baby that small, should be abandoned in order to achieve a better life.

I'm sorry, Naina. I promise I'll be back soon and take you with me.

Seriate