Husband, If Your Father Is On Your Mother, Your Sins Are On Me

Episode 46's

"Some divorce decisions with economic motives coming from the wives were not because they did not want to live hard, but because they switched roles. From the ribs to the backbone and still also required to understand." - Author

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After dinner and after Dre went to sleep, Mas Yandri and I went back to talking about our problems.

"We have to get out of this house, Mom?"

Mas Yandri shook his head. "Neither now, Neng. The rest of the house is still 6 months away. We can stay here until the time is up. For the car, because it's office inventory, it must be returned immediately after instructions from the center. Mas also have to record some other inventory used by employees as well make a submission report."

"If the car is returned, we don't have a vehicle means yes?" ask again.

"Mas dapet severance plus money thanks, but do not know how much. Do you think we buy a used car or a motorbike, Neng?

I'm silent for a moment. "No idea how much, I don't know how much."

"Saran Neng mah we buy a used motorbike. If the car is a good daily cost. The most appropriate motor. Former but cash, let us not dizzy thinking about the installment."

Mas Yandri nodded. We decided to stay in this city, and while continuing to live in this house. We haven't told this to my mother. As much as possible we will try to overcome this problem without family interference. Its nothing. Although they are family, they also have their own problems. I don't know if one day we can't get up again.

It was almost midnight when we went into the room.

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My mom called routinely to ask us about it. I don't think this is just a coincidence. A mother's inner bond will continue to be connected even though the child is mature and separated for hundreds of kilometers.

"Is there anything tea?" ask mama.

"Ngga Mah, there's nothing. Everything is under control" I said.

"Oh yeah, it's all."

We talked about light things from Dre's growth to my neighbor's news.

"Udah first Tea, Mama want to go out for a while, there is a need. Assalamualaikum."

"Yes, be careful. Waalaikumsal.

I put down my phone and rushed towards the kitchen to see the vegetable stock. Mas Yandri was going to the office to convey about the office inventory that employees must return.

I decided to cook with the stock in the refrigerator. The shopping money I was holding was thin because the payday was still 3 days away. Mas Yandri's last salary from the company. We do have savings, but as much as possible for now we will not disturb. Because honestly, I don't know how to survive in the future.

Ting!

My phone's beeping. From the notification window I saw my mother sending a message.

I cried when I saw the photo my mom sent me. A proof of transfer with a nominal of ten million rupiah.

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Mas Yandri had just finished eating and was playing with Dre. This afternoon the weather was quite cloudy. After finishing the dinner table, I approached the two of them.

"Neng got a delivery from mama," I told Mas Yandri while handing over my phone.

I don't want him to misunderstand. Under these conditions, people can turn very sensitive. I didn't want him to think I was complaining to Mom. I understand, and I also try to keep her pride in my family's eyes.

"Alhamdulillah. Bener means yes Neng, the inner bond of the mother with the child is there," said Mas Yandri.

I just smile nodding. We played three games until Dre looked sleepy. Mas Yandri took him to his room and took a break.

Tok tok!

"Assalamualaikum, Re," Bu Jejen's voice sounded.

I rushed to open the door, it was not just Mrs Jejen. There is also a beautiful Mom.

"Waalaikumsalam, enter ma'am. No, I made ice syrup first." I intended to go to the kitchen when Ms. Jejen held my hand.

"Get Re, we haven't been for long."

I frowned and was surprised to see both. Both of them carry large plastic bags that I don't know what they contain.

"Emang I'm not thirsty? Abis on shopping right? Ice syrup seger loh ma'am," I teased Mrs Jejen.

Unexpectedly, Ms. Jejen even shook her head and pulled my hand to come sit down.

"I'm sorry if we were presumptuous, Neng Rere. We do not mean to be demeaning. There's a little bit of us. Hopefully useful for Neng Rere and family," Ms. Indah said at length.

"What the hell is wrong, ma'am?" manya curious.

"Bak Tinah yesterday stopped by the stall. We were surprised because usually at that hour, he was working here again. But, said Mbak Tinah, he had stopped working. He said, Neng Rere and Pak Yandri were in a bad condition even though Mbak Tinah also did not know exactly because Pak Yandri was always seen at home. That's why today me and Mrs Jejen stopped by. Bring some basic food to Neng Rere. No offense, it's our sign of love."

My eyes must be dewy because Ms. Jejen said, "Don't be sad Re, if you need anything, can tell me or to Ms. Lovely."

I nodded in agreement with a feeling I could not understand.

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Goodness will return in the form of good, even if not quickly. Goodness will come at a time when man needs support after fighting many problems and just when needed.