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

Chapter 6's

Mas Yandri came home with a disheveled face. I told him to clean up, eat and then rest. To be honest, I wanted to ask what happened when I suddenly remembered my mom's message the last time I called.

"If the husband comes home from work as much as possible do not be asked first. Bring a drink, prepare a meal, pay attention to his needs. If everything is done, look at the mood. If you look tired, ask. Sometimes, asking at the wrong time can trigger a fight. It's a small thing, but it means. I hope I can learn to be sensitive and aware of the situation."

We are both home now. My in-laws and two in-laws were going to visit aunty mas Yandri who was sick.

"Wouldn't you like to coffee?" I asked Yandri who was watching television. While washing our dishes, I heard her laughter. His face did not shrink when he came home from work.

"May deh neng, don't coffee items but yes. Cappuccino if there is."

"Cappuccino mah no mas, neng buy to warung bentar oruh well, all want to buy a snack."

It didn't take long, we both had coffee in our glasses.

"Mas cape huh?" I opened the conversation.

Mas Yandri smiled and put down the glass. A moment of silence. I didn't try to chase him or press him to answer my question. Maybe when he's ready, he'll talk to himself.

"Neng..," call me Yandri.

"Yes, why? What do I need to take it."

Mas Yandri came closer and suddenly hugged.

"Mas today was summoned to the branch head room. There's a decree for the mas."

I let go of the hug and looked at him, "What do you mean? If the tea story is not a piece. Neng doesn't understand."

"Mas was ordered to move out of town. In a new place, I'll head up the branch."

"Alhamdulillah. It seriously?! Good atuh mas, it means mas rose through the ranks." I feel happy. Do you guys know? I imagined the moment I finally got out of this house and lived alone with Yandri mas. This really makes me happy. Is this the answer to my prayers?

Mas Yandri exhaled a rough breath. Hold still. Is he not happy? Will he refuse? Maybe he's hard if he has to leave his mother and sisters. I don't know, I'm kind of guessing.

"Mas wants to move. Automatic if the position rises, income also increases. If he refuses, he will resign. How do you tell mom? I'm afraid I don't agree."

"Later try to help talk to mom. Whatever your decision or whatever decision you make, you can only support and pray."

I relaxedly tried to calm Yandri. While in the heart, it begins to appear fear if the mother refuses.

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"Gapain works all the way to the opposite island! There is also a lot of work here! If you can't refuse, stop working!"

We were talking at the dinner table right after the meal. Last night my mother and sisters-in-law came home. Mas Yandri decided not to directly talk about his work problems with his mother. He let mom rest first after a long trip.

Mas Yandri looked down at mother's words.

"Just not allowing! All my life, I've never been away from my kids! And now you want to move to the opposite island?! And there's only Rere who can't be counted on to take care of you?! No, I don't agree!" He said loudly and got up and walked into his room.

Reres? Wait, why was I taken? What is my fault? I've been taking care of the job right at this house. But my in-laws say I'm unreliable? Okay, it's time for my mother-in-law to understand this time.

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After the morning prayers the mother exits the room with her face bent. I was enjoying coffee at the dinner table and offered him tea. Without saying anything he nodded and sat down in front of me.

"What time do you wake up? At this hour the house is neat, breakfast is already there. Do you want a plan to leave?"

'Kepo.' I answered in my heart.

I was looking for a chance to talk to my mom. The only good time is after dawn when mas Yandri and his two sisters go back to sleep after prayer. That's why, after the evening prayer, I immediately move to finish my routine work, so that at this hour I can relax.

"There's no plan anywhere ma'am. Neng just can't sleep. To Yandri's mind." I answered while putting the cup of tea in front of my mother.

"Neng again find opportunities for work or make small businesses to help mas Yandri."

Mother's eyes glared as she sipped her tea. "What do you mean?"

I cleared my throat before answering.

"So this is the queen's mother-in-law. I don't want Yandri to be moved out of town. That's the sign, mas Yandri must resign from his office. Comfortable work is not easy in the present. Even if there is, the salary is still UMR standard. Yes neng has to move fast to not be metered."

My mother-in-law was silent. In my heart I ask the God of the Universe so that the man in front of me is given open-mindedness and spaciousness of heart.

"What if you refuse to be told to purify yourself?" tanyakanya.

"Yes yes ma'am. Mas Yandri can be considered incompetent in his work. Considered to be loyal. Make a company mah if there are employees who can not be expected yes mending in cut aja." I answered while demonstrating the slaughtering movement with my thumb.

My mother-in-law looked at me in disbelief. "Then it's all the way?" tanyanya.

"Yes, ma'am, the company doesn't want to be complicated. Who is not obedient and can not give contribution is mending at just stopin." I answered casually while sipping coffee.

"Mom, can you not ma'am?" I asked after creating a tense silence.

My mother-in-law just looked at me.

"Mother why is it so hard to move Yandri?"

Not the answer I got but a long breath.

"If you are afraid that Yandri is not going to take care of you, you can only say this to you. Neng knows, neng still lacks experience in managing Yandri mas. Neng still likes to be selfish and angry. Neng can't be a good wife. But there is one thing you should know. Neng will try to take good care of Yandri mas. Neng will take care of Yandri mas as much as he can. Neng won't tell me that Yandri is difficult. And neng will try as much as possible to be a good wife even though it is far from perfect. I can hold the words."

The mother-in-law was still a thousand languages silent, but her silent expression was caught by my eyes.