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Excuse me.

Sacred Heart beats incoherently. His mind is in the fog. His eyes continued to comb through the entire room which was much larger in size than his small house. So panicked when he saw the mother-in-law was no longer in bed.

Various preconceptions filled his head. Between confusion, anxiety and a glimpse of prejudice emerged. How could Ms Merly just disappear from that room, while she was paralyzed by a severe stroke ? It's impossible if no one moves it. Maybe he was healed all of a sudden ? or is he really healthy ? or has Mama Merly been secretly kidnapped while Saints were busy in the bathroom ? The saint immediately brushed off all the bad thoughts from his brain.

The most important thing is to find your mom.

That is now what is in the mind of the Holy after a long time struggling alone.She again looked all over to find the mother-in-law. In all corners of the room there was no sign of Ms. Merly. Saints rushed to search his room, Raisya's room and the other rooms that were upstairs. Get down to the kitchen, who knows it's in that place.

"Bi Fatma, did auntie see mama ?" his breath did not stop him from asking.

the ART frowned not understanding why Saints asked like that. It was obvious that the big madam was lying on her bed.

"Ti.no, isn't the madam in her room ? he's very sick so how could he possibly walk here ?" bi Fatma still replied even though she was still astonished.

"Have any strangers come to this house ?" holy's panicked face made the maid even more confused.

"Nothing, I'm sure there's no one."

Suci immediately stepped his feet into another room, half running making bi Fatma more dizzy in astonishment.

"What is this really ?" Bi Fatma scratched her non-itchy head.

Niente. After being searched in all the upper and lower rooms, including the park and also the private gym space, Ms. Merly is still not visible. Suci did not even think of asking the workers in the house for help in finding his mother-in-law. His mind is too upset.

Astagfirullah....must find where else is this ?

Saints almost cried out of desperation. He wiped the rough red face full of sweat. His breath was still running.

Balcony ? could my mom be there ?

Suci just remembered that the place was the only one he had not stepped on to look for the whereabouts of mama-in-law. Again due to panic the place was so missed from the combing.

Although his logic doubted that but there was a strong urge from his heart to step there. Although his body was tired and flooded with sweat water, but surely he dragged his feet up.

When he got there, Suci saw a middle-aged woman who was none other than Ms. Merly. Her mother-in-law was sitting alone, crying. Not at all wiped by him, left to flow just flooding his entire face. His voice occasionally shouted cursing at himself.

"I am a fool. I'm a cruel in-law. I shouldn't have done this silliness." Ms. Merly hugged both her knees tightly.

Her crying is breaking. The Saints are glued to see this reality. There is a sense of relief because it turns out that Ms. Merly can talk and actually maybe the old man never had a stroke. On the other hand, Suci felt hurt because he had been lied to outright by his mother-in-law.

Suci slowly approached Bu Merly and patted her shoulder slowly. The one who was touched turned towards his right side. He was so surprised to see Saints already standing beside him.

"Ma.." her voice sounded soft.

"Holy !" Ms. Merly immediately stood up and hugged her daughter-in-law tightly.

The stalwart saint was still confused by everything that happened. Ms. Merly is still crying.

"I'm sorry mom." His voice faltered withstanding the tightness in his chest.

Saints still silent do not know what to say because they still do not understand. Ms. Merly took off her embrace and invited her to sit side by side.

Holy stared fixedly at his mother-in-law. He felt that he did not need to ask anything because it seemed like his mother-in-law wanted to explain things to him.

Ms. Merly, who is mostly flat-faced, is now very expressive. He seemed to be regulating his breathing and neutralizing his feelings. Trying to speak clearly so that Saints understand what he wants to express.

"Mama wants to explain a lot to you. But first please forgive mama who has hurt your feelings so much." Ms. Merly looked closely at her daughter-in-law.

"First time to see you, I was honestly shocked. How can a woman who looks so secretive of her appearance, be in Riki's room ? and when you found out that you were married, you were in shock." Bu Merly's view turned forward, towards tall buildings and small-looking housing from the top of the balcony.

Suci did not make a sound, just listened carefully to every word spoken from the lips of the mother-in-law. Although actually his heart felt gamang, but he tried to hold back. Want to give Ms. Merly a chance to explain what really happened.

"Mama actually does not mind a person's background at all, whether from any circles you will accept, as long as the person is personally good. But because you are a complete stranger, you deliberately find out all about your family and your life. I wanted to make sure my mom had a good daughter-in-law. Even though Mama actually believes in Riki, she will not choose a woman carelessly let alone to be a wife." Ms. Merly occasionally paused her sentence to take a breath.

Sacred Eyes began to water as his heart sliced. But he tried to hold it.

"But as you said at the beginning, that you don't mind someone's background, you try to accept you despite your disappointment. Actually, from the beginning, my mom tested you a lot. Want to know how your quality as the wife of your favorite son." Ms. Merly was still talking without looking towards the Saints.

While his son-in-law continued to be a loyal listener, he still stared fixedly at him.

"It turns out you're much better than what you expected. You are a woman who is diligent, attentive, not easily ignited emotions, not rash, patient. And there is so much more good in you. You are the best woman for Riki. Mama does want a tough daughter-in-law to always accompany her son. And you've proven that you're worthy to be your mother's daughter-in-law." Ms. Merly looked at Sacred and held tightly to her hand. The woman came back with tears. However, there is a sense of pride that is implied from his mute smile.

Suci was unable to say because he was now unable to stem the clear grain from his eyes. There was a sense of haru that was gushing in his chest.

"What you're most proud of is your honesty and determination that is so strong to defend Riki. You can admit the bitter truth about your past, but you also did not give up one bit to save your marriage with Riki. When mama pretends to have a stroke, you still eagerly take care of mama even though mama has hurt you a lot." Bu Merly's cry broke again.

"Mama's heart was really touched by your kind treatment. Mama is so sorry that she hurt you. Please forgive all your mistakes."

Sacred stared at the woman in front of him who was still tightly grasping her hand. The saint wiped away the tears that soaked the face of the mother-in-law. Ms. Merly hugged Suci again and rubbed her head.

"Mama's really sorry Saints. You are the daughter-in-law of your mother's pride. No matter how your life used to be, the obvious thing you know right now is that you're the greatest woman for Riki."

Suci joined his sigh and hugged his mother-in-law tightly. She was really relieved that it turned out that everything Bu Merly did to her was just to test her. Although initially feeling hurt because of being lied to, but now he is happy because Ms. Merly has really admitted her as a daughter-in-law.

"Will you apologize for your mother ?" they're still hugging.

"Yes, I'm so happy that my mom has accepted me to be part of my family."

"Thank you very much Saints, you are really very kind. Mama loves you." Ms. Merly took off her embrace and wiped Holy tears. Then he kissed her daughter-in-law gently.

Tears kept coming out from the eyes of Sacred and Miss Merly. They are getting dissolved in the heat.

"Mom don't cry anymore." Sacred smiled even though she was still in tears, she wiped away the tears of mama Merly.

"You're still crying too." Miss Merly did the same.

The two embraced back. After feeling satisfied and calmer, they returned to Ms. Merly's room. They sit on the couch.

"Then mama now takes a bath first, I want to make food for mama. Surely during the feign of illness, mama was tormented because I always gave porridge and herbal drinks to mama." There was a smile on his Sacred lips as he spoke.

"You're right, but mommy loves your herbal drink, it tastes good. Forgive me for bothering you so much." Ms. Merly looked closely at her daughter-in-law.

"Don't apologize, ma, forget it. Let's start over again." The Sacred Smile calmed the one who saw it.

"Now change it. Mama's gonna eat your favorite food."

"No ma, we better do it together to make it more exciting."

"Well, that would be so much fun." Ms. Merly nodded and her eyes twinkled.

Ms. Merly went into the bathroom while Suci made up her mother-in-law's bed and room. When Ms. Merly returned, her daughter-in-law was no longer there.

It must be the Saints who have done it. He is very diligent.

Ms. Merly smiled and changed her clothes immediately.

Saints are in his room now. He sat on the edge of the bed.

Alhamdulillah. I really didn't expect that today I would have happy news.

Smile again adorned his face. His heart seemed to be overgrown with blooming flowers. Although there was originally a sense of anger and disappointment but at this moment the feeling changed into immeasurable happiness for him. Making her own face turn bright as the sun.

It turns out that from the beginning her mother-in-law was deliberately testing her a lot. Just wanted to see how the Sacred's true nature was. It turns out that Ms. Merly proved herself that her daughter-in-law has a good character. In her eyes now Saints was a great, tough and best woman. He was very proud and lucky to get a daughter-in-law like Saints.