Divorced for Poor

Chapter 9. Like beggars

Desta came home tired from working in the office. That's what Lilis thinks. Although many rumors circulated if her husband was not working, but was wasting money, Lilis still wanted to believe in her husband.

Lilis is not the type of woman who easily believes people's words. He would believe it if he had seen the truth himself. But how could he see that he was home every day.

Maybe it was his way of life, to keep his marriage that had begun to falter by poverty.

"Mas, I don't have any more money. Borrow the neighbors, I don't dare anymore. Give me money to eat tomorrow."

Lilis asks for shopping money but she's like a beggar begging by the side of the road. Supposedly, if Desta had any shame, he would have instantly loved.

"Lis, what do you think I am at an ATM. Once swipe straight money out. I also have trouble. My efforts are not going well. I'm getting dizzy now, Lis."

Desta let out a long sigh indicating that he was indeed a lot more trouble. If this was the case, Lilis could do nothing. He will have to fast rice again tomorrow.

"Mas, at least give a little to buy rice," said Lilis pleaded once again.

"Why not all of you, ask to buy powder and perfumes," said Desta upset.

"Emang, did you want to give me some cosmetics?"

"Basic, stupid."

Lilis was silent hearing the words from her husband. Lilis pretended not to hear even though her heart ached. Lilis was still trying to survive not to fight with her husband, even though it was very difficult.

It felt like Lilis was berating Desta as a useless husband. A husband who cannot make a wife happy.

No need for a lot of money or fancy stuff. Being kind and being able to support the family is the first thing, that must be owned. But instead of lavishly supporting the family, money for food alone, Lilis had to behave like a beggar to ask for money.

"This is 50 grand, the rest of your severance pay to buy rice. Do not buy cosmetics. You're only at home, so there's no need to give it away. Besides, like anything, you're still a village."

Lilis was stunned, hearing the insults from her husband. Husbands who have expressed love haven't even been a year. Now he lives in the village.

"Mas, why are you talking like that. At least, I was also once the woman you loved?" lilis raau.

"I want to take a shower. I don't want to argue anymore."

Desta stepped away, letting Lilis who was still in disappointment. Her own husband called her a village girl, stupid. And either what is in the mind of Desta who is also spoken will increase the wound in his heart.

With 50 thousand dollars, he could already insult Lilis to the fullest. If Lilis does not remember that she is pregnant and must be calm before the birth of her baby, Lilis wants to vent all the uneg-uneg in her heart right now. But, soon Lilis will give birth. He needs a stable condition so that his blood doesn't rise.

Lilis gave up everything, heartache, anger, humiliation and a sense of disrespect as a wife.

What happened, was the consequence of her choice of marrying Desta. So no matter how difficult life is with Desta, Lilis tries to stay afloat and accept sincerely.

***

Desta goes to work, although in reality he goes to Maria's house. Lilis was currently sweeping the courtyard when then came 2 large tall people approaching her.

"Excuse me, Mum. Is this really Miss Lilis Muneyaroh's house?"

"That's right, sir. I'm on my own."

"Look, Mom. We were authorized by the leasing party, to take out Bu Lilis' motor."

"Hasn't my bike installment paid off? We paid him on time" said Lilis trembling.

"But according to this report, the mother has not paid off the mother's motor credit since 5 months ago. We still have a time limit, but it looks like mom has no good intentions to pay off the rest of the arrears."

"But my husband paid for it, sir. Try checking again, maybe tucked away."

One of them approached the motorbike on the porch of the house which became the only treasure left. Quietly, the man checked the motor and made sure that it was the correct motor he was referring to in the data he was carrying. Once convinced, the man pushed the motor and stopped in front of Lilis.

"Don't take my bike, sir. It was my hard work all along."

Lilis half-screamed holding her motorbike. Ms. Siti heard Lilis's voice and immediately came out to see what was happening. It was seen that Lilis was holding her motorbike which was held by a man.

"What's up, this? Who're you?"

"We from the leasing party, want to take the Bu Lilis motorbike because it has been 5 months not paying off the motorcycle installment."

"Lis, hasn't your husband paid for your motorcycle installments? How could there be such an incident?" ask Bu Siti while looking at Lilis who started crying.

"Come, Ma. Lilis never asked for proof of payment for motorcycle installments on Mas Desta. Because Lilis trusts her."

"Sir, please don't take our bike. Give us more time to pay it off."

"Can't, Mom. We've given 5 months to pay off."

"But we don't know if the installment has not been paid. As far as we know, this bike is paid off," Ms. Siti pleaded.

"Sorry, it's your family business. You will still bring your motorbike. If there is any other business, please contact our leasing party."

Lilis could not resist them carrying her motorbike. Lilis and Ms. Siti could only cry and they hugged each other to strengthen.

Lilis and Bu Siti did not know, whether they were really from the leasing party or not. But their evidence, the evidence that states Lilis has not paid the motorcycle installments is in his hands. And only Desta could answer that.

Lilis waited for her husband to come home with a heart full of gunpowder ready to explode at any moment. His patience is no longer left. The more he kept quiet, the more he would be trampled.

"Lis, hold on to your emotions, son. I know, you must be very sad and disappointed with your husband's behavior. Remember, you're pregnant."

"Lilis can't take it anymore, Mom. Mas Desta this time has been very outrageous. He's been lying to Lilis, for the umpteenth time. Mas Desta turned out to have a lot of lies. And there must be others. What should lilis do, ma'am?"

Lilis cried in the arms of her mother who patted her shoulder to calm Lilis.

"Already Lis, don't cry anymore. You have to be patient, hopefully your husband is not what we think he is. Before there's proof, we don't have the right to accuse him either."

"But if this one's clear, he's lying to us. And then the money? I've been trying to skimp on him, for his sake. Wishing he would have a good effort, not a lack of capital. A day sometimes eat once, sometimes I have to fast and only drink water. Then what I got now was far from my shadow."

"Prophe Lis, be patient. I know your suffering. I also can't bear to see your life like this. But, remember your content, Lis. Don't mind too much."

It was heard from outside the sound of Desta's motorcycle that had just returned home. Lilis wiped her tears and asked her mother to enter the room. Lilis did not want her mother to be sad to see the quarrel between her and Desta.

Desta entered without saying hello. Lilis simply smiled at the corner of her lips which still held back her sadness.

"Assalamualaikum, ma'am Desta. Lilis was happy, finally Masta can go home before afternoon."

"Wa'alaikum salam. Coincidentally, today wasn't busy, so I just went home to rest. Why are you, your face, your eyes, you've been crying?"

Lilis looked at her husband's face. Handsome, and very charming. Any woman would be fascinated to see Desta. A face full of falsehood.

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