LOVE OF JUITA

Advice from Mbok

Julia got off the bike without saying a word. He exhaled heavily and his feet stepped swiftly up to the second floor leaving Septian behind. Julia was relieved she had managed to overcome Dian. But all of that happened not because he was great or decisive. 

"There is no power or effort but by the help of Allah." 

Just the one he wanted at the moment, the corner of the room to prostrate. As soon as his foot was tracing the room he immediately grabbed the AC remote to cool the air of the room and his body was still hot because of emotions. He opened the veil and hurried to take ablution. His count Septian finished ablution to pray the zhuhr prayer that was almost past time. 

What a problem of life is able to make humans negligent of their obligations. At the end of the prostration Septian prayed that Allah might strengthen his household from all trials and trials. After the greeting, Julia grabbed Septian's hand and kissed him solemnly.

Julia's tears are spilling. Septian hugged his wife tightly, as if to channel all the power he had for his wife.

"Love it's over. God willing Dian will not trouble us anymore. After this incident he must have been closely watched by his father." Septian said while stroking Julia's back.

Julia leaned completely onto the Septian. He releases all the tightness and burden on the chest. Right now it was only Septian the closest person to him. It was only to him that he shared his taste, joy and sorrow.

"I didn't expect to be able to do something like that. Where does all that courage come from …. " She Julia.

"It's a wife's instinct to protect her household. Courage comes out when you feel threatened. Proud you can control yourself. When you are angry you can think clearly. You did well." Septian wiped away the tears on Julia's cheek.

"Mas doesn't know how upset I wanted to break Dian's face earlier. I can only be careful to stay sane." Julia.

"Hehehehe, the important thing is not the incident dear. It's sad."

Julia nodded wiping away the remaining tears.

Kruyukkk!

The stomach dwellers have been demo asking for food. 

"Hehehe .. adek hungry." 

"Eating yuk, Mas's head is also dizzy because it is late to eat."

"She was also shivering with hunger. But adek resistant-resistant. Hihih."

Julia took out two hot rice dishes from magic com. While Septian brought a plate of balado chicken and sauteed kale that was cold to the front desk of the TV. After putting the rice plate to the table, Julia returned to the kitchen to pick up a pot of water and two empty glasses.

The two of them ate voraciously as the incident drained the energy. 

"So what did we do about Dian's tart?"

"Food cannot be thrown away. Yeah, we'll just eat." Answer the septian leisurely without burden.

"Aren't you afraid that cake was given a pellet?"

"Pelet does not work with people who keep praying and dhikr in the morning insya Allah. You don't think you're ugly, Dian I don't think it's that bad. He's just a labil's son." 

"Hmmmm hopefully yes. Keep panties and singlet want flanked? I'm not sincere if you use her gift." Julia Manyun's lips remembered the gift from Dian.

"Later I love you, our waist size is the same. Things are done, right?" Septian raised his eyebrows.

"Yes, hehehe. The cake later to the Mbok and the Father also yes …. "

"Yes dong. Time to eat by yourself. It won't end."

Julia nodded and focused on spending her lunch so late. For a moment the food on the plate was slippery. Septian helps bring dirty dishes to the kitchen, while Julia prepares soap to wash dishes.

That's how they helped each other ease the work. Septian was not a romantic figure but he touched Julia's heart with little attention. Septian, he is a husband who is worth fighting for. 

***

Julia is not in the mood tonight. Septian was busy coding in the workspace. He just finished a video call with his mother as a routine every night. Julia decided to go down to join the Mbok who was watching the soap opera.

The Mbok was so engrossed in watching soap operas that he did not realize his presence. Julia sat next to her in-laws. His back was leaning leisurely onto the sofa.

"Where's Mbok?" Sapa Julia's.

"Eh you're Jul. It's on the front page. Looking for the wind like that." The Mbok turned his attention for a moment towards him.

"Oh …. " Julia's heart is short.

The Mbok glanced at his daughter-in-law's gloomy-looking face.

"No Mbok. I'm a little tired today."

"So noon went where Mbok saw you guys go in a hurry." Ask Si Mbok curious.

"Go to the house of his acquaintance Mas Septian. There's something urgent to be done." Julia lied, she promised not to tell anyone about the problem.

"Job order?" The lyrics of Si Mbok again 

"Ummm yes Mbok." Julia nodded.

The Mbok let out a heavy sigh and released it. Her maternal instinct said something was wrong with the child and her daughter-in-law. But as a parent who has released a married child. He has no power to interfere.

"That septian the person may be a bit less assertive. Because he has a bad nature. Mbok is worried that nature could make it difficult later on." Mock opened a serious conversation.

"But you're the opposite of Tian, from the first look Mbok can already guess your nature. You are strong and reliable. May your nature be transmitted to Tian." Mbok glanced at Julia.

"But even though Tian seemed soft he was never giving up. If you have a desire, you must get. So Mbok hope your egos don't clash with each other." The Mbok grabbed the remote to turn down the volume of the soap opera.

The position of sitting leaning towards Julia. The eyes of Julia were fixed.

"Marriage is easy, keeping it is difficult. The test of marriage is many kinds, some are tested through finances, through children, through loyalty. No marriage is test-free. Mbok's message, be patient against Tian. Be patient with all the tests of life. No man is sad and happy forever. Everything always changes. Heartbreakingly. Seek help through prayer and patience."

Julia looked back at her mother-in-law deeply, she felt like she wanted to hug as a thank you for the soothing advice. But he broke the intention, the attention of Mbok turned back to soap operas.

"Thank you for the advice Mbok …. " Julia said.

"Sama-sama, you are already my son. Mbok can't interfere in your affairs, but if there's a problem look for a solution with a cool head."

"Good Mbok …. " Julie carved that advice into her brain.

Suddenly Julia remembered the birthday cake from Dian that was still stored in the refrigerator. Better to spend than waste.

"Ohya Mbok wants some cake? Mas Septian was given a cake like his friend." Julia offers.

"May, let's make tea first for snacking friends." Sahut the Mbok.

"Julia take it upstairs first huh Mbok."

The Mbok nodded. With a carefree step Julia climbed the stairs, opened the box of cookies stored in the refrigerator. He cut it into pieces. One piece in a small plate. And four pieces put it on a big plate.

She brought the cake on a small plate to her husband's room.

"It's for snacking" said Julia, putting the cake on Septian's desk.

"Eh, thanks." Septian Sahut.

"I'm down again ya."

"Same Watch The Mbok?"

Julia nodded with a smile, she continued to step up to pick up the cake on the big plate for Mbok.

"Later if you have finished coding join. Yes wait!"

"Well!" Julia said as she went downstairs.

The Mbok has brought three cups of tea, you have sat next to the Mbok. TV shows have moved on to news. 

"It's Mbok, sir .. please enjoy." Julia put the plate on the front desk of the sofa.

Do not buy time the hand of the Father and Si Mbok immediately grabbed the piece of cake. A moment later they were already late in the chatter. Father told a love story in his youth with the Mbok. Mbok was busy lapping small arms while laughing amusedly considering the silliness of the past.

Before long he saw Septian coming down from the second floor while throwing a long-distance kiss. Julia giggled amusedly, she wanted to do the same but was embarrassed to see the Father and Si Mbok. Septian joined the conversation.

The stories of the past keep on rolling. There are sad and happy events too. From every story there is wisdom to be learned. Julia enjoyed this moment of togetherness.

For the first time he felt happiness in a harmonious whole family.

For the first time Julia felt having a father figure through her Father-in-law.