Not Superwomen
Neighbor's Mouth
One afternoon in the park of the residential complex.
I rarely go out of the house, this afternoon brought little Dio for a walk in the park.
Before getting married and living here, the family tells that the neighbors here mostly like to gossip. Shirt torn just a little, as complex as would know it. That's why I only go out of the house when there is a need, tell stories and gather as necessary.
"Let's not say I'm afraid of black because I never leave the house" my mind with a wicked smile, before leaving the house.
In the garden, there is Maam Martha and her niece Rika. It just so happens that Santi, the eldest daughter of Bu Marta also has a baby the same age as Dio, his name is Alin. Our babies both drink L-brand formula and have their first child. We often share knowledge. Alin and Dio are now 4 months old.
Seeing us, Rika immediately asked to hold Dio.
"Si Alin was fat and heavy, just a little sling I was tired, my hands were already sore. This is Dio even though it's been an hour in the carrier, it doesn't feel anything" Rika said
"Lajar fat, his mother said that 750gr milk is only enough for 5 days" said Ms. Martha
"How much does Alin weigh now?" much
"Same, Dio is also 750gr milk is also only enough for 5 days" I said.
"The weight fits 2 months alone has been 5 kg more, 5,200 gr. How much does Dio weigh now?"
"This month is 5.4kg."
"What time?! How little?! In the old car felt nothing"
"Maybe my child's influence is longer, so it looks small. Besides, it is natural that it looks small, Mr. Mother only his stature is small. The important thing is healthy" I explained.
"O yes, it could be" Ma'am Martha and Rika looked at each other with a cynical look.
It's no secret, Ms. Martha's granddaughter suffers from a congenital heart. Even at the age of 2 months has been taken to the Hospital several times.
"Is Dio still taking his bath with warm water?" Ask Ms. Martha
"Still, ma'am" I replied
"Alin from the age of 3 months has had a cold shower. Let it be strong" Martha explained proudly
"I haven't bathed in cold water. Later, if it's a little big. Just slow down"
"Ooo..."
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Once upon a time, I met Ms. Martha at the husband's family home. There was a family event, and the plan was for us to leave together.
"Where's Dio's father? Not coming, huh?" ma'am Martha asked me so much to see me
"His father works"
"That's why, here's the red date. Should if there is a family event like this ask permission can be" he explained at length
I just kept quiet, he was still busy commenting about us.
"If he doesn't work today, maybe tomorrow we don't eat, then Dio's dead" I thought.
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One day on a sunny morning, while dropping off the brother's luggage. It just so happened that Martha was there.
"Good morning" I said as I opened the gate
"At first, aunt" answered my nephew
"Tumben came early in the morning. So dong if you come bring something, not empty hands" he greeted
I smiled and went straight into the house. After handing over the deposit, I immediately went home.
"You're going home, huh? Long time a little cake" said Martha when she saw me coming out of the house
"Yes, Mom. His father Dio is still at home, he must be waiting for his breakfast" I told the house person while showing me the transparent plastic bag I was about.
There's no answer.
Whether there is a problem, every time I meet, Ms. Martha likes to offend me. Whether intentionally or not, there are always bad comments about us. At first it all goes in the right ear, out the left ear. For a long time, I felt offended and hurt. Maybe I'm too baperan.
Since then I've been avoiding Ms. Martha. Whenever there's a need, I'd rather call his son. Even if accidentally in the same place, I choose a mojok that is important not seen by Ms. Martha.
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