Son-in-law at the In-Law House

Chapter 16

Secret

I don't want to think about the kick that's in front of me. I don't know what Mother-in-law's planning, I don't care. I took a plate of rice that was brought by Manda Ma'am earlier, then I ate it greedily. All I want is one, get well and get out of here.

"Eat it slowly, An,'uajr Mbak Manda by taking the drinking water that is on the table next to the mattress.

"Minim first," Ma'am Manda thrust drinking water between my meals.

"Patience, An, no matter what happens, I'll always be by your side. Don't feel alone, yes" Manda strengthened me. I just nodded at her words.

After my food runs out, Mba Manda then put the plate to maja. After that he took the lying medicine and gave it to me. I have finished eating and taking medicine, but the family is still sitting and playing their respective roles. Please, just satisfy your charade. I don't care.

"Mbak, I want to get out of here as soon as possible," I told Mbak Manda lirih, turning to Bude Indri who still hugged Mother-in-law.

Ma'am Manda squeezed my hand, as if strengthening. "Go, An, go far and get your own happiness. You deserve bhagia. But not right now, you have to recover your condition,"

I smiled at Mba Manda's words, as if getting positive energy if the day after tomorrow I will recover as usual.

"You rest first, let me recover. I go home first, afraid later Galih nyariin. Don't be afraid and don't think weird, yeah,"

"Thank you for everything, Ma'am Man," said my reply nod by Mbak Manda. Then Mbak Manda approached Bude Indri to say goodbye.

"Bude, I'm sorry to go home first, yes" Pamit Mbak Manda told Bude Indri and immediately Bude Indri turned his head, then approached Mbak Manda.

"There's still a lot, Ma'am, to help Anita" Bude said kindly.

Ma'am Manda smiled, "Sama-sama, Bude. Excuse me first then," said mBak manda then passed the drama players and out of this room.

I lay down my body as Bude told me to rest. Mother had objected, the reason was afraid of white blood rising if a nap after giving birth. But Bude Indri assures that it is just a myth. And I was forced to say Bude.

Of course I didn't waste this opportunity. I need to rest so that this body will recover soon. Baby Sania was fussy, but now she's back to sleep after I suckled her. Bismillah, I close my eyes by hugging baby Sania. "I'm sorry, Mother, dear. Mother promises to make you happy with your own hands," I muttered by hugging baby Sania.

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"The beautiful Mother's child" I cried to Sania who I bathed this afternoon. It feels very happy to see the growth and development of Sania, the baby who has not even been two weeks seems so adorable. His feet and hands were already starting to play.

I took Sania out of the room but I didn't find anyone in the house. On where? Isn't Bude Indri Masi here? Bude Indri decided to stay a few days at home with me. Of course I will not waste this opportunity, after Bude Indri comes home, I will also go far from here.

When I went to pick up the clothesline behind the house, I heard a sound from the direction of Meri's mother's room. If Mister Meri himself is at home, where are the others?

There was a sound from inside Meri's room, which made me curious. What does Meri mean to talk like that? Curious, I got closer to the door of Meri's room. Sometimes, eavesdropping is needed.

"Well, I've also been working, Yang, looking for customers to be your source of money. That's what it's called if it's not work. If there wasn't me, how could you have a stash of twisting like that?"

My mouth was open hearing Rusdi's words, her husband Meri Ma'am. What work do they do? What customer? Didn't Rusdi work in an office like Mas Wawan, then what I heard earlier?

"It can't be forever that I'm like this, Yang. I want ya, if one day his rightful wife comes here and hits me. Want to put where my face is? I'm tired of lying to Mom, too,"

"That might not happen, dear. As long as you are smart to close this secret, it will definitely be safe. Relax, the person we're targeting, I make sure you're not the husband-husband-fearing wife like most. So don't be afraid, yeah"

Long ago, there was a voice between them. My soul has been hanging out ever since. Let it be, it's their business. I have to get out of here before they know where I am.

"But, if your brother is afraid to take risks, you don't want to stop being a mistress" Rusdi said in shock.

"Why don't you try to use Bude Indri. Looks like your bud, a lot of money. The proof is that the family is eating with Bude Indri now,"

The sound of Rusdi calling the name BUde Indri made my step back to stop.

"Bude Indri is not a random person, Yang. I don't want Bude to do your job, so we're both. We'll be kicked out of this house, I don't want to, Yang"

"True, that Wawan every payday is given to your mother all lo. I've heard their talk. Wawan, his salary is big. Try negotiating with Mom, who knows. About Anita, can't you handle that stupid woman" My hands clenched at Rusdi's words.

"True you said, Yang. Hahaha .. tomorrow will Wawan payday yes, mending ask Wawan alone rather than every day serving the old man with a striped nose. Hahaha .. thank you baby, just being next to me is enough for me,"

I left those who were still laughing out loud. I hurried to pick up the clothesline while carrying Sania. It felt like my hands were still trembling hearing their talk. It was still clear Rusdi's words that made me in great shock. Meri's mother, who went every night and said goodbye to her, turned out to meet a mistress who had been prepared by Rusdi, her husband.

What kind of partner, who works together to hook other men in order to make money? Rusdi had the heart to sell his own wife to someone else. And strangely, no one knows the work they do.

Instantly I shuddered in horror at the thought of all that. Rusdi who seems calm and does not talk much when at home turns out to be a venomous poison that is ready to spread to anyone. And Meri's mother who was in love died did not realize that she was only used.

Really, how sad is your life, Miss Meri?

The clothes were collected in the basket and just brought to the room. But a little hassle because it is carrying Sania.

"Here, An, I'll take it!"

My eyes widened as someone who had just danced in my mind, now stood in front of me and offered to help me. "Protect me from the wickedness of this viper, O God," I pray in my heart.