OJO NGONO MAS

Dinner with the in-laws

Tok.tok..

Sri was shocked. Sitting in bed because of a knock on the door. But I can't see anything. It's pitch-black. His eyes were trying to sharpen his eyes.

"Miss, you're inside?"

A woman's voice called out to him from outside the room. Sri did not recognize that voice. Confused as to how. Sri doesn't know where Lucky's room light switch is. He was just here. And also did not notice.

"Miss Sri?" The voice called him again. Sound worried.

"Yes, for a moment. I don't know where the mbak light switch is" Sri replied a little tight.

"There's a light on the nightstand, miss" the woman replied.

Getting a hint, Sri groped beside the bed. Find a small table. Keep fingering down the middle of the nightstand. Finally found a sleeping lamp. Toss the switch, and the sleeping lamp turns on.

Now Sri can see the state of the room with lighting sleep lights. He himself. I don't know where that stiff guy is. Sri immediately got out of bed. Heading to the door and opening it.

A woman stands holding two large suitcases wearing a beige blouse and a black knee-length skirt. Sri knew it was her suitcase.this woman must be a Lucky family servant. He nodded and smiled kindly.

"Sorry to interrupt your rest. But the madam is waiting for dinner" he said politely.

"Ooh.. No matter what" replied Sri Kikuk.

"This is Miss, I'm carrying a suitcase. Let me take care of it" the woman bowed respectfully.

Sri is feeling bad. He can clean his own clothes. He has no other job.

"Ndak nothing mbake. I can"

"Don't miss. This is the lady's order. Later I was angry if I let Miss Sri work" the waiter refused. There's a worried tone.

Sri was silent for a moment. Pity also if later this servant gets angry due to his refusal.

"Yes already mbak. Let's go in"

Sri get out the door. Give the waiter a way to get in.

"Sorry mbak, it's dark. I don't know where the light switch is" said Sri.

"this miss. The switch is here"

The waiter turned on the room lights.At once the room became brightly lit. Only then could Sri clearly see the face of the servant. It's mature enough. Maybe his age is around his early thirties.

Sri glanced at the wall clock. It's showing at nine. Means, it's been a long time Sri sleep. his headache is gone.

"What's the name Mbake?" ask Sri.

"I'm Tati, miss. I work in the wardrobe" she replied politely.

"Ooh.. Ma'am Tati" Sri smiled.

"preferably Miss Sri prepared. Madam is waiting" said Tati again.

"oh yeah. Yes already. I'm gonna take a shower first"

Sri went to the bathroom. Wanted to clean her body before meeting Melani. Let Tati take care of her clothes.

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Take a shower as soon as possible. Her mother-in-law must have waited a long time. When she finished, Sri went out of the bathroom but did not see Tati again. Rushing Sri prepared and went downstairs.

Sri noticed the state of the mansion. This luxurious and big house only in the habitation of Lucky and his parents? All that enlivened was the servant. There were not many servants in sight. Maybe it's resting.

A servant came to him when he reached the last step of the stairs, a man who seemed to have aged. Probably older than Frans.

the man bowed respectfully. Sri feels uncomfortable. Everyone loves to stoop in this house. Sri is not used to being treated that way.

"Ah.. yes sir Sam. where's June?"

"Let's come with me, miss. The lady is waiting"

Sam walked first. Sri followed him walking behind Mr. Sam. Sam brought him to the right. Then turn again to the right, they headed towards the back of the mansion.

A large swimming pool is located at the back of the mansion. Beside him grew a row of red betel trees, made of green grass underneath. It is in stark contrast to the blue pool.

Melani sat on a chair with a table that was full of dinner. As soon as Sri arrived, Melani smiled and called her to come closer.

"have you come Sri? Let's sit here with mommy"

Sri's approaching. Sam was just standing there waiting for them. Sri chose to sit in front of Melani.

"Sorry bune, Sri has been waiting for Sri for a long time" said Sri apologized clumsily.

"It's okay, mommy knows you're tired. Let's eat"

Melani invites Sri to eat. But Sri was just waiting. It is impolite to go before the parents. Melani just smiled seeing Sri waiting for her. After Melani finished taking her dinner, Sri continued to take her share.

They both ate in silence. Sri really felt awkward. Only the two of them were on the table. Sri has not known her mother-in-law well. But she was grateful to have a mother-in-law as kind and gentle as Melani.

"Lucky called you baby?" tanya Melani broke the silence. Sri looked up and just shook her head.

"Hhh. that kid. Having a wife has not changed" Melani looks upset.

"Maybe later Mase calls Sri, bune" Sri tries to cover up.

"Sri, I'm sorry Lucky. Maybe you two just aren't used to it yet"

"bune buggies"

"And don't call another bune Sri. Now you can call mami and papi"

"eh. i-iya bune. eehh. ma-mami" Gugup Sri replied. To him, the call was very unusual. Making Melani smile amused with Sri's innocence.

"Your fire is busy too. So can't have dinner with us" continued Melani while chewing her food slowly.

"Yes bune. Eehh.. mami" Sri grinned for wrongly calling Melani.

The two women had dinner while chatting occasionally. Makes Sri feel more comfortable with Melani. The awkwardness disappeared little by little.

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After dinner, Melani invites Sri to sit on the sofa terrace behind the mansion. Still in the pool area. Enjoy the night with cool air that blows the breezy.

"Sri, Lucky is stubborn. Maybe because he was alone. You're patient with Lucky, aren't you?"

Sri nodded with a smile. Her beautiful mother-in-law had a very soft heart. Sri begins to fall in love with her mother-in-law. Comfortable to be near.

"Mami know your wedding seems very rushed. But I'm sure you two can get through this" Melani clasped Sri's hand tightly. As if to channel strength to Sri be patient with Lucky.

Sam sir is approaching. Reported that Frans had gone home. Melani tells Sri to welcome her husband. Sri was sitting in front of the swimming pool.

Sri spread her gaze around the back area of the mansion. Beautiful, luxurious, and certainly well-maintained. Now he's here. In a gold cage that still feels foreign.

If before marriage, Sri is free to go anywhere. Most like to go to the rice fields to meet the rice plants that spread wide in green. Or anywhere to his favorite places. But now, let's not go. This area of the mansion Sri did not know yet.

Sri miss home. How's the warm bed doing there? must be so delicious lying on that bed. How does his family love him so much How is Nunik? eehhh. wait wait.. The nunik? her family? lune!!

"Okayung!! lun!!"

Sri was shocked. Suddenly I remembered her mother. Warti had ordered, when he arrived, to contact him. Like in an electric sting, Sri immediately returned to her room again. Want to call his mother.