Ride in Bed

Scathingly

I'm up a novel at half 8 in the morning. From semalem NT nge bug, I don't know what time this novel is nongol in your notif. **Happy Readimg gaeesss...

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Exactly at ten in the morning, Aditya and his family had come to the residence of Nandang to propose to the Goddess officially. In addition to them, Haji Soleh and his wife also came accompanied by Roxas. They also want to be part of the Goddess family. As Haji Soleh once said, the two parents of Dewi had indeed entrusted the girl to them.

Nandang, Iis and Karta welcomed their arrival with a friendly and unyielding smile on their lips. But not with Tita, the woman's face looks sour and reluctant to give her smile. Ida who has not fully agreed to this marriage is so upset to see Tita.

“That's who the hell?” ask Ida on Pipit.

“That's his aunt Dewi, his wife sir Nandang.”

“Asem really his face.”

“She does not agree with Dewi Sama Adit. She wants the Goddess of marriage to Basoka, the son of landlords in this village.”

“What is my son's lack? Without blessing, who is he? It's ugly, face bent so much uglier aja.”

“Hahahaha..”

Pipit could not help his laughter hearing the brother's passing. He deliberately brought up the matter of Dewi's matchmaking with Soka, to see Ida's reaction. As predicted, the woman immediately roared when she felt the child being denigrated by Tita.

Toni who was listening to the conversation of the two women nearby only shook her head. Pipit is very good at fishing the brother. Looks like Ida will be the child's shield if Tita messes around.

“Welcome to Mr. Toni and family. Sorry if our welcome is just like this,” Nandang opened the conversation.

“Thank you Mr. Nandang. Thank God, this is more than enough. This is Ida, my wife, her mother Adit. This is Pipit, Aunt Adit and this is Adrian, her brother.”

Nandang raised a smile at the people Toni introduced. He already knew Adrian and Pipit, but did not know Ida. Tita looks cynical at Ida, but the woman looks back at Tita no less cynical.

“Welcome also for Haji Soleh sir and the wife who is ready to come. Thank you, sir.”

Haji Soleh just nodded his head while throwing a smile. Same with Ratna. The woman smiled at everything there, including Ida and Tita. Ida returned the woman's smile, but her face returned cynical when looking at Tita.

“Our arrival to deliver my youngest child, Aditya who has good intentions to propose to Nak Dewi. I know they are young, but if they both feel ready and responsible with the decision, then I can only give my blessing and support. May, is Mr Nandang and family willing to accept this proposal?”

“Personally, I don't mind this proposal. But because the Goddess who will live it, then the answer to the application is appropriate if the Goddess who answers it.”

Nandang looked at the Goddess sitting beside Iis. The girl just lowered her head. Iis nudged the Goddess' arm to make the girl lift her head.

“Goddess..what's your answer?” ask Nandang.

The goddess did not answer. He looked at Iis first. The woman nodded her head, a sign of handing over all decisions to the girl.the goddess took a deep breath before giving her answer.

“In Shaa Allah, I received.”

The views of Goddess and Aditya meet when the girl gives her answer. Aditya's face instantly revealed a smile. The dimple that the Goddess so liked looked on as the man smiled. All immediately uttered hamdallah when the Goddess finished with her answer.

“Alhamdulillah if the Goddess agrees. Next we will talk about when it is good for the wedding to be done,” continued Toni.

“If the Goddess is pleased, I want to perform the wedding next month. Before I entered the recording kitchen,” Aditya's eyes stared straight at the Goddess.

Ida was quite surprised to hear her son's answer. He did not expect Aditya would be this fast to let go of his bachelor time. The woman looked at Toni. But apparently Toni already knows about it. Her husband looks calm.

“What's not in a hurry? That month was a short time to prepare for the wedding,” heard Tita's voice. All eyes look at him.

“Making a wedding is not like having a birthday party. Need preparation, need time,” continued Tita.

“I understand, bi. But me and Dewi have decided to hold a simple party. Just a simple marriage and celebration by inviting relatives, neighbors close friends only,” Aditya replied calmly.

“The goddess is an only child. Her marriage was mediocre? If the show is mediocre, then the trial Dewi already in DP first.”

Nandang's eyes were round hearing Tita's words. It seems his wife is still trying to thwart the Goddess' marriage. Ida karuan inflamed hearing Tita's words. He could no longer hold his mouth back from commenting.

“What does that mean? My son is a good boy, he might mess around if it's not halal. Your mouth is in school, right? My son was also able to hold a big party for your nephew,” Ida's eyes glared at Tita.

“Mba.. patience, mba..” Pipit tried to win her brother over before the atmosphere got hotter.

“Yes natural if made a big party. Goddess is the only child of Kang Herman. Her marriage was just a rough party.”

“Auntie wants a party like what? Just tell me, we'll grant it. But I don't want an aunt to hold a wedding. Let bi Iis do it.”

Everyone turned their heads to Adrian. The man who had been sitting quietly had started to pull out his horns. His eyes stared intently at Tita, to the point that the woman was cheering behind Nandang's back.

“Sorry, bi. It's not that I don't appreciate aunt's good intentions. But this is my wedding. Adit and I just wanted a simple party. For us, life after marriage is more important. Money for the party is better used for our lives later,” replied Dewi trying to relieve tension.

“This is just a suggestion. In part I was surprised, if it has not been able economically why the meaning of marriage anyway,” continued Tita.

“Bi.. Adit was already more than able to support the Goddess, including financing his lectures. Aunty doesn't have to worry about them asking for aunty's help after marriage. After all, Adit's family won't let them suffer either. Why would her aunt want to hinder their marriage? Is it because of the candidates that aunt is marrying? His wife has two but still want to add?” roxas's emotions were provoked by Tita's words.

“Roxas.. quiet, son.”

Soleh patted Roxas' thighs slowly. The proposal event that initially ran smoothly became full of debate when Tita began to open her voice. Nandang's face was already flushed withstanding the shame and anger over his wife's behavior.

“Sorry for the sassness of my wife. In essence I agree and just follow what Aditya and Dewi want. The wedding will take place next month,” continued Nandang.

“Alhamdulillah,” exciting Hajj Soleh who had just become a listener.

“But marriage cannot be done in this house. You know I still have my unmarried daughter. Pamali said Sundanese, marry someone else in the house who still has an unmarried girl. Nita can be single for life.”

Nandang's face hardened, he was already quite embarrassed by his wife's behavior. Similarly to Iis, the woman looked at her brother-in-law without blinking. His hand had been itching to slap Tita's mouth. Dewi was only able to lower her head, she was very embarrassed by Tita's attitude in front of the Aditya family.

“Tita's mother doesn't have to worry. The goddess will not marry here. He will marry in my residence.”

The goddess raised her head then looked at Ratna. The wife of Haji Soleh could no longer hold back. He had been very patient to hear Tita's speech that was not clear.

“You also do not need to think about the cost of the wedding of Dewi. My husband and I will endure it. Sorry, not that I shrink Mr. Nandang and his family, but again, the parents of the Goddess entrust the Goddess to us. So let us take responsibility for the wedding. You just come and give your blessing,” stressed Ratna.

The eyes of the Goddess glazed over hearing Ratna's words. The girl's esophagus felt choked, unable to say anything. Clear circles began to fall from both eyes. Iis pulled this niece into his arms. Similarly, Nandang who was very ashamed of his wife's behavior.

“Well the wedding time has been agreed. About dowry and marriage delivery, we leave it to the bride and groom. We only have to execute it if there is a word of agreement,” Toni closed which is owned by everyone.

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Nandang along with Iis and Karta delivered Toni a family who wanted to return to Bandung. The man walked side by side with Toni while having a light conversation. Stop by Toni's car.

“Thank you Toni for everything. Sorry if my wife offended my family.”

“Sama-sama Mr. Nandang. Thank you for receiving our family well.”

“On behalf of my wife, once again I say sorry.”

“We forgive each other only, sir.”

Nandang shook Toni's hand and opened the car door for the man. Adrian gets behind the wheel, followed by Aditya, Pipit and Ida. Toni opened the window of the car then waved her hand as the vehicle moved forward. Finished delivering the Aditya family, now the man approached the Haji Soleh with his wife.

“Pak hajj. Thank you for everything. Please forgive my wife's sassness.”

“Sama-sama Mr. Nandang. About the Goddess' marriage, as my wife said, you don't have to worry. Let it be our business.”

“Thanks hajj sir, thank you.”

“Pak Nandang is a husband, a leader for his family. If there are family members who deviate, of course Mr. Nandang is obliged to straighten it out. Right sir?”

“Iya, sir. Again, please forgive my wife.”

“I've heard about your wife trying to marry the Goddess to a married man, how outrageous! If you don't see Mr. Nandang, it's over your wife,” lutus Ratna who is still upset with Tita.

“Once again I apologize.”

“Education of your wife is even better, if you do not want to be dragged into hell,” Ratna closed.

Ratna soon left her husband as well as Nandang. He chose to approach the Goddess who was still talking to Iis. Tita just watched them all from near the door. He had no approaching savagery to see the attitude of Ratna who seemed not to like it.

“Wi.. let's go home with us. You still have to go to college,” said Ratna.

“Iya, mom. Bi.. I go home first, yes.”

“Yes, be careful. Titip Dewi bu haji.”

“Iya, relax aja.”

The goddess kissed the back of Iis's hand and Karta alternated. Ratna embraced the Goddess and took her away. The girl first said goodbye to Nandang while kissing the back of her hand. Haji Soleh got on top of the car, then sat down next to Roxas who was ready behind the wheel. Dewi and Ratna followed inside, sitting in the passenger seat. After honking, Roxas pressed the gas pedal and carried away the vehicle belonging to the Soleh Haji leaving the residence Nandang.

Iis immediately took Karta home. He was lazy to have to face Tita again. The dirty furniture that was used to entertain guests has also been washed clean by him. So he can go straight home. The woman was just saying goodbye to Nandang, not to Tita.

“Your path,” said Nandang to Tita once inside the house.

“Which I said is true,” elak Tita who still does not want to admit his mistake.

“DIAM!! Being silent does not mean being afraid of you. Shut up and stop doing embarrassing things! If you don't change, get ready to give it back to your parents!”

“Kang..”.

BLAM!!

Tita was shocked when Nandang slammed the door right in front of her face. Just as the woman was about to enter the room, there was the sound of people knocking on the door. Tita rushed to open the door. He was surprised to see Badra, the man of Revelation standing at the door.

“Kang Badra.”

“I was sent by a lawyer to collect money. Already exist?”

“Aduh, sorry no kang,” Tita's face immediately pale.

“I don't want to be rude to you considering Nandang is my friend. I give it time until the day after tomorrow. If you can not return the money, then prepare Nita to marry den Soka.”

“Sa. I will prepare the money. Please give me some time. Please, kang.”

Tita's hands cupped in front of Badra, begging him to give her longer. But the man shook his head, and gave only two days for the woman to replace the money she received from Revelation.

As soon as Revelation left, Tita rushed after her husband in the room. Nandang actually listened to the conversation between Badra and his wife earlier. He also negotiated with Iis. But his sister couldn't help him at all. The man can only go with the circumstances. It was all his wife's fault. He was also wrong, having let his wife go the wrong way all this time.

“Kang.” call Tita.

No response from Nandang. The man stood in front of the window, staring at the trees in front of his window. Tita approached her husband, then patted his back slowly.

“Kang.. was kang Badra here. How's kang?”

“Akang already to the bank, want to mortgage this house again. But apparently the bank did not want to give a loan. You know why?”

Tita's mouth was closed. Revelation is the influential person here. She must have used her influence, pressured the bank branch chief not to lend to her husband. It seems that the man was indeed intending to make Nita as his future daughter-in-law.

“How to, kang?”

“How else? Obviously the Revelation boss closed access for us to get a loan. The goal is only one, so that we marry Nita to den Soka. It's all your fault that's too greedy.”

“Then we have to how kang? I don't want Nita to be the third wife,” Tita starts crying.

“You don't want Nita to be the third wife, but you make Goddess to want to marry her.”

“Kang..” Tita shook Nandang's arm.

“Already, we just surrender. Maybe it's fate Nita should be the third wife den Soka.”

Nandang releases Tita's hand from her hand then leaves the room.His heart aches to remove her firstborn to the man who is already married to two. But he is also helpless. He had no money to pay back the money the Revelation received by Tita. Ask for help from Dewi or Aditya. Nandang could only pray, even if he was only the third wife, Soka would treat her child with affection.

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