RESIDUAL WAGES

The Arrival of My Husband's Family

After Bibi's body was bathed and in the cafeteria. Now the lifeless body is in the bin and inserted into the Torong Batang. Then Bibi's body was lifted and taken to the nearest Mosque to Sholatan. After Sholatan, Bibi's body was taken to the Cemetery to immediately in the Grave.

With a limp step I accompanied Aunt's body from behind with the other mourners. While praying for Aunt as much as possible I try to stay strong and try to accept the reality. Lucky Third My son is lightly entrusted with anyone. Because the distance of the grave from the house is quite far. So, Grandma Siamese can not come to the grave and choose to stay at home while guarding my Three Sons.

After Aunt's funeral was over I went home. I saw a Black Car parked in front of Aunt's House. I still hesitate to make sure if the Car is Mas Fatir's Car. The closer the Plate Number the clearer I see. It turns out my guess is right, that Mas Fatir came to see me all the way to Kampung. I don't know where Mas Fatir knew I was here.

" Onte, there your family comes a can of Mataram Duan e. Sopo Car Tau ana." [Once, your family came from Mataram by car] said Bi Rina My Neighbor. Bi Rina came to me in a hurry.

" Iye Bi" I said.

Arriving at the Door of the House seen All Families of My Husband was sitting in the Living Room with a mat. My eyes were on Mom's and Mba Yuri's ass. Zaki and Zapran bath towels become their seat. I want to feel angry, but I'm trying to get my emotions out.

" Assalamualaikum" I said from the door.

" Waalaikumussalam" They said in unison.

All three of my sons were sitting in the lap of Mas Fatir. While Mom and Lisa are busy fanning her Face with Tearing Cardboard Water glasses due to heat. Their haughty nature carried over to my village.

Still with respect I greet and greet Their hands in turn. But when I got in front of Mas Surya I just passed it with a bitch.

" I'm sorry Via for being late. We're sorry about Aunt's death." Mas Fatir was concerned. It seems only Mas Fatir feels my sadness at this moment.

" It's okay" I said.

My neighbor Bi Rina also brought some Hot Tea Glass with Tray or Tapsi and shared with my current Guests. With a makeshift snack that is Jajan Dange [Food made from Grated Coconut, Sugar and Rice Flour. ] This snack is very famous in my Village for its Savory and Delicious taste.

" Silamo, in his Tea and Flour." Said Aunt Rina who was less proficient in Indonesian.

" Please, drink and eat the cake" Timpalku again. Actually Mas Surya is not a native of Mataram. My mother-in-law is from Jakarta and my late father-in-law is from Central Java. And settled in Mataram because my father-in-law was serving in the Provincial City. Although I have lived in Mataram for a long time, my Mother-in-law does not speak Sasak. Maybe because my mom is lazy to learn and doesn't want to know.

" Loud Jele Mentua to your bad brother Duan" [Your in-laws and your IPars are very arrogant] said Aunt Rina.

Lucky my family doesn't understand what Aunt Rina said.

" The time no roa tokal pang bao tipper manta basampar to anduk" [Sitting time alone does not want to put on a mat and wear a Towel for the seat] Gerutu Bi Rina again.

" Know the City of Children e, the usual nongka mara Kita" [Be assured They are City People are not used to like Us] Said Grandma Siamese began to respond.

While my Family from Mataram was sitting outside I went into the Room to change my Clothes.

After changing clothes I went straight to the kitchen to see the kitchen spices. I took the time to go to the Market to buy necessities for cooking.

" Ria, where are you going? Let me deliver" Mas Fatir offered.

" Then I will accompany you to the market. Coincidentally Mas pingin see the atmosphere in this village" said Mas Fatir forcing.

Mas Fatir and I walked to the Market,. From house to house We passed They all greeted Us kindly. That's how the Citizens of my Village if there are Guests from outside the Village They still behave friendly even though they do not know the Guest. Until Mas Fatir his teeth seemed dry due to smiling in response to Citizen's Hospitality.

" Via, lukka balong Selakimu son. Yam Son of Dea Datu." [Soner Via, How handsome Your Husband is like a Noble Child] Said one Village Citizen greeting Us.

Although Mas Fatir does not understand my Regional Language. Fatir smiled in response.

So also with me without having to clarify that Mas Fatir is not my Husband but my Brother-in-law.

We continued walking until we arrived at the market. The atmosphere of the Market began to be rather quiet because Time had shown at 11 pm. Mas Fatir looks very tired because I took him around the Market looking for all the necessities I would buy.

" Papu, I bought Aru Ku Papu as de Selaki balong. Balong Mu puris Aru papu nakena strangled Tode nan mudi to Duri Aru." [My granddaughter Let's buy Grandma's Aru leaves, tell her to taste the Handsome Man. Please Leaf Aruya later taken carefully so as not to mix with the duration. Grandma was afraid if her dur was sprained in the Handsome Man's neck]. Said Grandma with her voice raspy wet.

A little explanation, Aru is a Typical Leaf used by the Sumbawa People as a complement in the Sumbawa Special Food Beads. The shape is like a moringa leaf but full of sharp and long thorns on each stem.so We must be careful to take the leaves so as not to be pierced by the durinya.

Mas Fatir actually wanted to laugh, but because Mas Fatir as much as possible to hold his smile. Grandma did look very funny because of her Expression. Instantly my sadness was temporarily sidestepped.

I also bought Leaves Aru Granny Tiga Ikat for Five Thousand Rupiah. This wine will be for my Favorite Cuisine Seasoning.[ Sepat is a Sumbawa Specialty Food].

After Kami arrived home, suddenly Mba Yuri came up to me and directly slapped me hard. Uncle Marwan who saw that got up from his seat.

" Yuri Nak, what's the matter of Nak Yuri slapping my son." Said Uncle objected.

" Dear! What the fuck are you!" Bentak Mas Fatir's.

" Just let Tamparan Yuri hit her cheeks Via. It's only natural that Yuri is angry with him." My mother-in-law's words are pumping.

Lucky my Third Son took a nap and the Mourners have returned home. Until I wasn't seen by them about Yuri's treatment that made me feel ashamed.

" That's why you ran away to seek my husband's sympathy. And now that you're happy, my husband is near you." Yuri said accusing me with a spicy word that was able to stab into the recesses of my heart. I just fell silent and didn't try to explain anything or try to defend myself. Only my tears that flowed signify I was so hurt.

" You shouldn't be acting rude like this Yuri. Why don't you ask Mas. How many times did I tell you!" Mas Fatir was upset with Yuri's behavior.

" Come home, not I'll kick you all out. I'm more at ease living in my Camp with my Three Children. We eat sand even to eat. Our hearts remain calm and comfortable." My sobbing.

" Please, Via is still grieving and losing his aunt. Viasaja Baru met and went home to Kampung and found his Aunt very sick because of your torture that did not give news for Eleven Years. Where is your Conscience!" Said Uncle defending me.

" Now get out of my house. I as his Uncle was able to support Via and my Third Grandchild. Even so long as it is not miserable heart and feelings." Say Uncle with Glassy Eyes.