I Pursue Your Love, Rector

Want grandchildren

From that day on, Rama and I never greeted each other again. We don't talk to each other one bit. We live under one roof, in the same house, in the same room. But we don't talk to each other, let alone talk to each other, never.

Our room was divided into two. Next to me and next to him belongs to Rama. We also split the bed into two parts. We restrict the mattress with a thick blanket folded and tied to the side of the bed.

In essence, we agreed not to interfere in each other's affairs. That was not my request, please fulfill Mr. Rama's request. But I ask to be allowed by Mr. Rama to keep taking care of all the needs of Mr. Rama. The point is, I want to be a wife like most wives out there. Which prepared all the needs of my husband. Mr. Rama allowed me to do that.

I was very happy when Mr. Rama allowed me to take care of all his needs. It was like a green light for me. I still have a chance to feel like a wife.

I provided Mr. Rama's clothes for the campus. Provide warm water for the bath, and do all I can for Mr. Rama. I did all this with pleasure, though it was never considered to exist by the one I provided.

I also prepared breakfast for Mr. Rama. Every day breakfast together before the campus. But not to leave together to go to the campus. I left in my car, while Mr. Rama left in his car.

"Nia, can you talk for a second, please" my mother-in-law said as I was returning from college.

"May, ma" I said as I sat beside my mother.

I got home from college a little early today, because the last course was postponed tomorrow.

"Nia, mama wants to know, how is your relationship with Rama, is there any progress."

I was silent when I heard Mom's words. What I want to answer now, must be that my mother is suspicious of me and Mr. Rama. Because we did not talk to each other, either when alone or in front of mom and dad.

"Good if you're okay. Mama wait for every progress of your relationship."

"Yes ma."

What else can I answer besides those words. I can't say with mom, if me and Rama can't make any progress at all. Because, the heart of Mr. Rama is very hard always. Perhaps his heart was made of wood, or even of stone.

"Nia, mom really wants to have grandchildren. Mama hope, you and Rama soon give mama a grandchild well."

Mom's words made me stare. He intends to have a grandson from me and Mr. Rama. How can I have a child, while Mr. Rama does not like me one bit.

"Nia, did you hear what Mom said?" mama said to break my daydream.

"Den .. listen to me, Nia heard what you said. If that's the case, Nia still needs some time."

I had to lie again, so that me and Mr. Rama are fine in front of both parents.

"Yes, I know you and Rama both need time. But mama sure really, if you can definitely give mama a grandchild," said mama with a sweet smile.

I smiled, but it was not the smile I felt. Except for a wry smile, thinking about my fate which is how the future.