My Second Marriage

Eavesdropping

Without feeling the age of marriage Nia is already one year. A year married still no sign of the presence of the baby. Nia began to make various efforts to get the baby. Nia began with traditional ways, such as regularly consuming dates.

In addition to dates, Nia also diligently consume honey. Since the age of marriage 10 months until now it has been 2 months more Nia consume dates and honey but the results are still nil. The guests still come regularly every month.

Which makes Nia persistent want to have children because the attitude of the in-laws that increasingly makes her feel depressed. The schedule of staying once a month at Ronald's house should not be absent, otherwise Ronald will be angry. Ronald considers his parents who live alone should be visited often. Not wrong Ronald did, it was one form of devotion to parents, just the attitude of Mama Sri who asked when to have children that made Nia feel uncomfortable and depressed.

When staying last week, Mama Sri still urged quickly to have children. Usually parents at the arrival of the child and his son-in-law will welcome happily, prepare food and drinks even cipika cipiki when the new child arrives. This was different, when it came just to open the door and was greeted with a sour face when Nia and Ronald kissed hands. Just sat down without being treated to drinks or food has been flooded with questions.

"Nia, you're the same Ronald has been married for a year. When was Mama given a grandchild?"

"Patience to Ma. We are both still working" replied Ronald replacing his wife.

"Yes effort but when is the result? Mama has been asked only the same Arisan gang Mama, 'when did Bu Sri have a grandchild? ronald KB delaying pregnancy?'. What do you want to answer, try?"

Nia's heart was slashed to hear the words of her Mama-in-law. Who would not want to have children? Who is KB? it was from the beginning of marriage that Nia wanted to have children like Kak Nay who was immediately given a baby. Nia lowered her head while holding back her tears from coming down. Ronald always held his hand when he was sad, but now Ronald is just silent.

"What efforts have you made to have children?" ask Mama directly to the point.

"Nia has been diligent in drinking honey and eating dates young kok Ma. 2 Months of Nia Lakain. But.yeah, it hasn't worked Ma." Nia answered her efforts during these 2 months.

"Well, to the doctor?"

Nia shook her head. "Not Ma"

"Cckk.. " Mama breathed her heavy breath. "Try dong to the gynecologist. Tutored. Vetted. There's a problem what not. Kirain Mama you've been to the doctor all this time"

"We haven't been to Ma's doctor" Nia replied

"Why haven't you been to the doctor? Can be checked the problem is where" Mama's tone has begun to rise. Nia felt more confused.

"Yes Ma, we will both go to the doctor" replied Nia.

"Why should you two? You're the only one to go to the obstetrician. Check the. There's a problem what's not in your womb" Mama spoke in a high tone and while shaking her waist. Nia waits for Ronald's help but the husband is silent.

Nia had entered the bathroom, but her face soap was left in the room. Nia also came out of the bathroom that was located outside the room and walked to her room to take the soap. He overheard a conversation between Ronald and his mother-in-law.

"How the hell are you, Nal, why hasn't your wife checked the doctor yet? Just think you guys haven't got any kids. Don't you think the problem's been with your wife again all this time."

"Ronald went to Ma's doctor but Nia didn't want to. Said we're newly married maybe it hasn't been given to God, yeah Ronald can what?" answer Ronald.

"Judah tomorrow you tell your wife to check. Tell all the test macems let us know where your wife's problem is" ordered Mama Sri with her care.

"Yes Ma"

Nia who eavesdropped on the conversation of her husband and mother-in-law did not expect to be discussed like that. With the soap Nia face settles the sediment back into the bathroom. Water so that his cries could not be heard by the two of them.

Nia did not think that her in-laws blamed her for not giving grandchildren. Even the husband who was supposed to be his defense in front of his parents even joined hands and playing fictim as if he was innocent. Nia was very angry. It is true that Nia never refused to be examined by a doctor, but it was when their marriage only entered the first 3 months, according to Nia not the time, and Ronald never took her to the doctor again.

Nia was crying. It hurts so bad. Where will he complain? Mama's friend confided in her all this time is gone. Want to complain to Papa later Papa sad and emotional, can be told to divorce He later. Oh my God... What's my fault??

Nia remembered Mama's message before she died

"Dear nia, now Nia's married. Every household has many trials. Some are tested by not having children, some do not get along with their in-laws, who are tested with property and some are cheating partners. Live patiently, take your promises when married first, together in joy and sorrow. All trials must have something beautiful hidden in them. Everything is God's plan. When you are doomed you will wonder "God why is he cruel to me" but rest assured that one day you will give thanks for the events and calamities that have befallen you today. Stay patient, son"

Maybe Nia was tested with no child and did not get along with her in-laws. God has set it that way. He must be patient as Mama advised.

Nia wiped her tears. Reaffirm his heart. Nia then immediately took a bath, hoping that the cool water could cool her heart. Finished bathing Nia came out with a face as if she did not hear anything that Ronald said. It just so happened that Reina had come home and offered to eat the grilled chicken she had brought.

"There is a You Ni. I brought grilled chicken with grilled fish. Yuks we have dinner together" Reina offered.

"Jaudah yuks. I'll take the plate." Nia then prepared the dishes to eat together. Reina and Nia prepared rice and drank to eat together. Soon Ronald and Mama joined in to eat.

Reina's presence broke the atmosphere that had been tense. Fortunately Nia has a sister-in-law who is also her age. Nia put on a smile so that no one would know the pain streaks in her heart......