I'm (Not) a Cheap Woman

Company Good Name

Dahaga Nisa is gone, her feelings have also begun to calm down. So he decided to go back to the hotel.

“Where have you been?” asked Arka who had been waiting for him.

“From outside,” replied Nisa with a flat expression.

Arka who was annoyed with Nisa's reply, raised her voice. “From outside where?”

Nisa said quickly. “Street-path.”

“Where?”

“Whatever it is, it's none of Brother's business. Since when does Brother care about my affairs?” reply Nisa who was also upset because given questions that were repeatedly by Arka.

“You can't get out without my permission!” arka command with great emphasis.

“Do you want me here if not out sightseeing? After all, we also do not do honeymoon like husband and wife in general. Instead of hearing Brother friendly with sister Dara on the phone, I better take a walk by myself outside.”

Rhythm speaks Arka so fast. “If you are missing or anything happens to you, I must be the one to blame. Our parents will brand me not to be a husband.”

“Why should be afraid of being branded impure? All this time, Brother has never been a husband. The brother Becus just became his girlfriend sister Dara. Don't worry I'll be gone. I am not a child who can only cry if lost,” said Nisa then left in front of Arka.

He went to fetch the ablution water and performed the dzuhur prayer afterwards. In his prayer, he cried. Especially when hearing Arka and Dara phone-phone-friendly again.

While in Indonesia.

“Hopefully Nisa will get pregnant soon from Japan later. Mama can't wait to have a grandchild,” Haifa said during lunch at home.

“How to get pregnant? Mama's daughter-in-law even focused on planting trees there.” Daniel laughed as he thrust the device at his mother.

Nisa's interview on a Japanese state-run TV show, too often appears on various apps. To become viral and trending topic.

Ma'am Haifa gawked and spoke. “This child, always amazed mama.”

“I want to see also,” said Mr. Pradipta who sat next to his wife.

Pak Pradipta's eyes now look at the footage of Nisa's interview circulating. “Good work Nisa. This incident definitely raised the good name of our company as well.”

“Great is our son-in-law Pa? He dives while drinking water in Japan. Not just a honeymoon, it turns out he also compared our company there.”

Mr. Pradipta just nodded. But he is monologuing in his heart. “It was not in vain that I changed my mind. The proof, this kid makes me proud to have a daughter-in-law like.”

“Daniel, this is why there is no Nisa number?” ask Haifa who wants to make a video call.

“I don't have the number Ma. Arka never gave me her number. He must have been afraid of my wife taking it,” said Daniel and laughed. To the extent that his white teeth were plastered for real.

Ms. Haifa held Daniel's head down. “This child,” he said.

“In fact so Ma. I'm more handsome than Arka. Hence she was afraid Nisa turned to me.” Daniel is still chuckling.

“There-There's only you. We video call with Arka only.”

In Japan.

“Honey, it's already yes. Brother Daniel called.” Arka hurriedly turns off her video call with Dara.

Daniel's cell phone screen is now filled with the faces of his father and mother. The sound of the two of them made Arka's room which had been quiet turn into noise.

“Where's mom's favorite daughter-in-law?” ask Haifa who did not find Nisa beside Arka.

“For Ma's prayer,” replied Arka while directing her gadget screen at Nisa who was immersed in her prayer.

“Nisa, hurry here baby! Mama wants to talk,” she added half yelling.

Nisa hurriedly wiped her tears and approached Arka. “How are you, babe?” haifa asked her lovingly.

“Good, Ma.”

Nisa mute. There was no way she could tell the truth, that her husband was still in contact with Dara.

“She must be sleep deprived because Arka asks for the ration of Ma,” chirped Daniel with a smile.

“Sorry yes dear. You are getting less sleep.”

Arka who pretended to kiss Nisa's eyed.

And it happened again. An old story that repeats itself. Nisa's hurt again. Of the complicated love he lived. (Noah)

“We have watched your viral interview,” said Ms. Haifa with the spirit of her four five.

Nisa frowned. “Viral interview? What interview Ma?” tanyakanya.

“Yang broadcast on Japanese TV. When you join the tree planting program.”

Haifa's bu speech automatically improved Nisa's mood. “Kok can go viral huh? Though it was just a regular interview, Ma.”

So not expecting it, Nisa scratched her head that did not itch at all.

“It's a special government broadcast. It is only natural that you go viral. It must be because the people here think you have perfected our country.” Mr. Pradipta explained it in earnest.

The conversation continued for more than thirty minutes. They stopped the call via video.

“Good. Keep showing your sweet face in front of our parents. Don't let them know my true nature how to get to you.”

Nisa flinkered, already lazy to say Arka. The more Arka spoke, the more Nisa hated her husband.

Changing the afternoon...

“Quick get ready!” the Arch commands Nisa who has just finished performing the Ashar prayer.

“What's ready?”

“Ajourney in the afternoon.”

“Go alone! I just want to be here. Lazy out-out.” Nisa was still faithfully lying on the bed.

“You must come. Let no one call suddenly and ask you. What will I say later?”

“Say I'm lazy come.”

Arka stared intently at Nisa. Then said, “Don't want to. Later discovered if we are not compact.”

“It is true that we are not compact? His compact brother is just like Dara's sister. Brother isn't tired of pretending? I who sometimes lie just start to feel tired Kak.” Netra Nisa looked sad.

“Quick put on your hijab! You do not want to go back to Indonesia with the situation I have been what?” threaten Arka by putting on a perverted face.

As fast as lightning, Nisa wore a dress and her head covering.

Arka's regular planning was realized. He took Nisa to the nearest store. Like a pair of brides, Arka bought a pajama couple.

“This is for us to use if mom and dad stay at home,” he told Nisa.

And there are many more that Arka bought. Until Nisa brought her groceries. Shopping, they went back to the hotel.

Nightfall.

Guilt, as well as lust (ninety-seven percent guilt, three percent lust) caused Arka to embrace Nisa.

Instead of retaliating, Nisa turned her back. A drizzle rolled down his cheek. He continued like that and stopped himself from falling asleep.

The already comfortable arcs, continue the decapitation. He still dared to touch Nisa. After all, hugging is nothing like a kiss.

It will not be discovered that Dara has been hugging Nisa for hours. From night till dawn.