Silence of a Son-in-law

DSM-24

As the Javanese saying that life should be 'Sawang-Sinawang'. I see Mrs Erlin's life is indeed very happy. What the hell, less. Treasure, loved by husband, dear in-laws. It's very different from me, but it turns out his life isn't as happy as what people see. 

Now I realize, the trials of the householder are very different. Some are tested with a partner, family, economy, and children. Hearing the barren Mistress Erlin, instantly made my heart as a woman become sliced. It is sad when you do not have children especially if the family is urgent.

I am only two years married and have no children alone is sick if anyone calls me a barren woman. Moreover, Madame Erlin who had been married for more than ten years and was clearly barren. I really can't imagine how strong and patient that woman is. 

"Mrs, forgive me. But I refuse if I have to be the wife of the series let alone just to give birth to the descendants of Mr. Berto." 

I refuse with great certainty. My heart says so. Whatever happens even if I have to stop working in this house though, it's better for me than having to be honey at someone else's wedding. 

"Why? I'll give you whatever you want, Ira. I've been looking for the right woman for a long time and for some reason when I met you, I felt that you were well-deserved to give birth to Mas Berto's offspring." Madame Erlin still continued to seduce.

But I still refuse. 

"Madam, I don't want to get into trouble later on. I am a widow, my lady. Even if you ask me to be Mr. Berto's honey, but I can't do that. We'll never know what's going to happen in the future, ma'am. I also do not want us both to feel pain," I said at length. 

I must give understanding to Madame Erlin. That when married and not blessed with children, polygamy is not necessarily a solution. 

"Then, what do you think I should do?" 

I heard Mrs Erlin sighing in a rude manner. 

"Mrs, you can adopt a child from an orphanage. If the ancients say as a lure," I said. 

I looked at Mistress Erlin who kept silent, it seemed like the woman was pondering everything. 

"All right, I'll try your way. Hope so. Honestly, I wish there was a miracle. Even though the doctor sentenced me to be barren, one day God did a miracle by making me pregnant."

Madam Erlin's voice sounded extremely heavy. I feel sorry for him too. If you look at his happy life, it turns out very different from the look of his eyes that look full of wounds. I'm sure Madame Erlin's heart must have felt sad unlike anything she's seen from her life. 

***

Since the conversation with Mrs Erlin. I feel uncomfortable in that house. Indeed, Mr. Berto's family still behaves normally towards me. It was as if there had never been a conversation between us. But I still feel uncomfortable. 

Argh! Nevermind! I can't think too much about this. My intention to work is to forget about Mas Ashraf and all my problems not to look for new problems. 

"Yeah!" 

I stopped my steps when I heard Mr. Berto's call. For some reason, my heart suddenly thumped. Feeling worried if Mr. Berto will discuss the no-no. 

I turned around and when I saw Mr. Berto's gaze pointing at me, I immediately lowered my head deeply. I don't want to look directly at the man. 

"Why did you refuse Erlin's orders? What's the trouble? We can marry Siri and Erlin has already agreed. What makes you feel so heavy, Ira!"