Divorced for Poor

Chapter 3. Stop working

The harsh reality her husband gave her, took her seriously. Lilis believed in her husband, but it turned out that her husband had never worked, making him feel lied to. Even so, she must be able to accept the situation of her husband, because she does not want to think of a woman matre as her husband told her to quarrel.

Lilis accepts the shortcomings of her husband and hopes that one day she can change, becoming a responsible husband. Because, Lilis was finally declared pregnant.

The pregnancy that turned out to make Lilis lost her job because of her weak body condition. Lilis decided to stop working to keep the child in her womb.

Lilis earned quite a large severance pay. For Lilis, the money would be enough for her living expenses and to pay for the delivery later.

But all was not in line with Lilis expectations. Desta asks for all Lilis severance pay to open a new business.

"Dear, pity me. Every day I have to walk around looking for a job. Body overheating and fatigue. I promise, this effort will definitely get results quickly."

Desta tried to seduce Lilis who was easily consumed with soft words from her husband.

"But mast Desta had to promise me, to actually use this money for effort. Not for anything else."

"Yes, my promise. You are a good wife, baby," said Desta, then kissed his wife on the forehead.

"Mas, I'll take a few hundred thousand for us to eat and my personal needs."

"What, if you take it again, this amount of money will decrease. What personal needs are. It doesn't matter."

"Mas, the child in my womb also needs nutrition. I have to buy milk, buy vegetables and check the cost to the midwife. Everything's not free, it needs money."

"Honey, but the business capital also needs more. This is all I think is lacking."

"We only have that amount of money. I don't have a stash anymore. That's why I asked for money to go to the midwife. This is your son, not just my son. You have a little responsibility for him."

"I know for our son. But cook you no more savings. Where's your salary been?"

Hearing her husband's question, Lilis' heart was sad and disappointed. During this time, Lilis never questioned about Desta's salary because she did not want to be considered a wife who likes to take care of the husband's privacy. Until finally, Lilis was lied to by Desta who turned out to be unemployed.

They live on Lilis' monthly salary. Before marriage, Lilis could still save even if only a few hundred thousand each month. But after getting married, a single cent of Lilis could not set aside for savings. Even often take the rest of Lilis' savings until it runs out.

"Mas, my salary is to pay for the motorcycle installments. And also for our daily needs. Was it Desta mas, giving me monthly shopping money?" lilis replied somewhat annoyed.

"After all, I don't want to fight with you anymore. Here, enough for a month. To go to the midwife too."

Desta felt insinuated by Lilis's question. Because indeed he never gave money shopping for Lilis. Desta eventually spent hundreds of 5 bills and was given to Lilis. Lilis was stunned to see the money Desta had given her. His severance money amounting to almost 10 million was only 500 thousand who are now in his hands. Whereas while working, he can spend his salary of 700 thousand for daily purposes for one month. For the installment of the 600 thousand motorbike, and the rest he can save for sudden needs.

Only 500 grand?

What am I gonna do with 500 grand?

Buying anything now is expensive. Expensive oils, expensive chilies, red onions are also expensive. Although the price of rice can still be standard, it still requires money. Moreover, the cost to midwives, buy milk, buy soap, buy shampoo and others.

"Darling, don't you want to accept? All right, I'll add it for working capital only," said Desta with a smile.

"OK-okay, I know. You will be my responsibility from now on. But, you have to be patient waiting until my efforts get results," said Desta with a sigh.

Ms. Siti looked at all the events with a sad heart. Lilis had been working hard all this time to survive. I hope one day I can find a husband who is responsible. At least have a job that can make money to survive in society.

Maybe if Lilis accepts Wendi's proposal, Lilis's life would be better. Wendi is a fish and shrimp pond entrepreneur who is quite successful. When it comes to money, even if Lilis stopped working, she would never be short of money.

Wendi's a very nice guy, and she loved Lilis a long time ago. They are a pair of childhood friends who actually want to be turned into a marriage. Unfortunately, Lilis refused because she only considered Wendi as her best friend.

A man's soul mate only God knows. Likewise, love, we do not know to whom it will be anchored.

But the hope of a mother, of course, wants the best for her child.

A week has passed since Lilis handed over severance pay to her husband for venture capital. Lilis looked very frugal when shopping.

Back when he was still working, he would buy some fish and vegetables. Now he only buys half tempeh and half green vegetables.

"Duh, Miss Lilis. How is the shopping so great? There are fish, there are shrimp and there is meat. Mas Desta what would be given to eat like that. Her husband ran away" Wiwik said.

The woman who has a heartache with Lilis because Wendi rejected herself for Lilis. Though now Lilis is married, but still Wendi does not want to marry him. So logically, Lilis is not the reason Wiwik cannot marry Wendi.

But his name is jealous, no matter the logic. He would seek his own justification to vent his heartache of rejection.

"Or did want her husband to run away, so he could find a better one," he added, making some mothers warn him.

"Don't say that, Mrs Wiwik. Ms. Lilis is not that kind of woman" Ms. Sari said.

"Who doesn't know what Lilis' husband looks like. Unemployed husband who pretends to work, lies to wife. Especially now, already want to have children, still like a village delinquent. Basic husband useless," said Wiwik with a cynical smile.

"Yes, but it's a household affair Mbak Lilis, you do not need to interfere," said Bu Retno defended Lilis.

"I'm sorry, why is everyone defending Lilis."

Wiwik stepped away while holding back his annoyance. Lilis is good for everyone, so when Lilis goes through a bad thing, they sympathize.

"Don't take the heart of Wiwik's talk, Ms. Lilis. His mouth is sharp like a knife" said Bu Sari followed by other mothers.

Lilis just nodded slowly. But her heart was very sick knowing the ugliness of her husband who had spread throughout the village.

Don't add any more vices to Desta's.

Seriate

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