Silence of a Son-in-law

DSM-11S

This morning I woke up early and even took a shower before dawn. After that, I cooked for breakfast Mas Ashraf and my mother-in-law. After everything had settled down and was ready to leave, I saw Mas Ashraf had just opened his eyes. His face still looks sluggish. In fact, it seemed that the man's life had not yet been collected. 

"Where are you going? It's very neat" asked Mas Ashraf. I saw his eyeballs go up and down, as if he was watching me from top to bottom. 

"I want to work, Mom. Didn't I have your permission yesterday. I'm in at six, so I have to leave now" I said. Mas Ashraf did not speak anything, perhaps the man was still unfamiliar. Just like I'm not used to it either. "I have prepared breakfast, including your work clothes, Mas. I'm leaving first." 

I rushed out of my room and walked to my workplace. The distance is not too far, it only takes fifteen minutes at most if walking. That's why I didn't ask Mas Ashraf to deliver. 

All I know is that Mery's mother, my new master, is a very kind and generous person. In fact, never distinguish people from social status let alone appearance. To anyone the woman is famous for being friendly. It is very different from most rich people. 

Upon arrival at Mery's mother's house, it turns out Santi's mother was waiting in front. We both went in and shook hands. There were a lot of things that we did before I started my job. Clean up in that house. While today Santi is still cooking, before tomorrow it will be my duty. 

Scroll wall clock that has been pointed at seven o'clock, it is time for Mas Ashraf to leave for work and the man will definitely pass in front of the house of Mery Mother who is the main road. I deliberately swept the front, who knows to see my husband passing by. 

Ah, I really feel like a little kid waiting for the seller to poke past. 

However, until I waited long enough, there was no sign of Mas Ashraf passing by. In fact, until I finish sweeping. The man had not yet seen his nose. Including the sound of the motor that I had already memorized was not heard at all.  Finally, I chose to enter because I was going to clean the inner room. 

However, my steps stopped before entering the house when I saw Mas Ashraf was chatting with Yuni. The boy is one village with me, but RT is different. 

Kudes*hkan breathing into the air roughly. In fact, I had already*s the broom handle I was still holding when I felt the rush of pain running through my body. 

I know, this is wrong. I don't deserve to be jealous of them. Ashraf had a conversation with Yuni because they worked in the same place. I shook my head, trying to get rid of the bad thoughts that suddenly lodged in my brain. I can't be so bad at it. I have to be sure that my husband is working for a living. Not to find another woman. 

***

After work, I immediately sat on the living room sofa. Just rested for a while because my body was feeling very tired. Although used to doing homework alone, but somehow when working at someone else's house, I felt different. It feels more tired. Moreover, I just keep thinking of Mas Ashraf who is in a conversation with Yuni. Really, really messed with my mind. 

"Working saucer?" 

My mother-in-law's voice from the kitchen managed to distract me. It felt so lazy to see the woman, but how else. We live in a house, so where might not meet. 

"Eat her, so that woman don't ngeyel. My husband told me at home. Relax, stay fan-skipper, every month get rations kok money is still less grateful. You should have followed your husband. If you want to be free of work or whatever. As long as you're single, it's okay, like Yuni. If you're married it should be obedient." 

I clenched my hand tightly. It feels really painful. Of the many names of women, why should Yuni be called by my mother-in-law. That name has been troubling my mind ever since.