Taking Care of Smart Acting In-Law (Empiring Ikhlas)

Liana Agreed

"I'm gapapa Teh if I have to accept this matchmaking, the important thing is that my mother's life is adequate and I can continue college. Sister Daffa said I could continue my studies while she was his wife" Liana replied.

"But Deck, are you sure?" Ask Nita.

"Yes Tea, this is a good opportunity. I can't miss it. Teteh also does not need to work hard anymore, because indeed the inheritance money is intended for both of us Tea, I do not want to continue to trouble," Liana replied.

Nita nodded in agreement out of respect for the decision of the younger brother who wanted to pursue his ideals, because in a few days Daffa would come here. Nita is forced to stay with her mother and sister for a few days and leave her two children with Arman.

Bu Ani also advised Nita not to leave the house without her husband's permission. But Nita tells him everything and Arman doesn't prevent her from leaving either.

"Patience, son, the storm must pass. You have to be nice to anyone. Let the laws of natural karma work, we do not need to dirty our hands and hearts.!," said Bu Ani.

"Yes Ma'am," answered Nita, then she hugged her mother tightly.

"There's Riki and Nabila. Think carefully about all your decisions, if you need to pray at night and Istiqarah..! Ask for clues to the creator," said Bu Ani again.

Nita nodded, she did not want her children to be victims. Being a broken home child is not easy, Nita wants her children to also live in a better environment. That means she has to keep her children away from the Arman family. Nita was really confused. Can they all change? May it be, for God is the heart of man, the mind of Nita.

Nita will give Arman a chance and hope that her husband contacts her first.

***

The next day came Daffa, a 27 year old man. His face was pure white, but if betrothed to Liana, then their age distance was far adrift.

"Just calm down, I know that Liana is still in school. So I will wait until Liana is ready, I will also provide a house in the city if Liana will take a lecture there, every month I will transfer for your living expenses," said Daffa.

"Do you really mean it?" Ask Nita.

Daffa nodded slowly, Liana nodded in agreement. They also agreed with the decision, and it turns out that the inheritance will be given to Liana and Nita as Pak Jaya's nephew. 

Daffa, who did not want to lose his long-established efforts until his success, had to marry one of them. And who is still single is Liana who is still in school, it was written in the will because Pak Jaya wants her nephew and adopted child who enjoy the money, not someone else.

Liana did not care about the fate of her marriage later the most important for now, the ideals and needs of her mother are guaranteed.

***

While at the residence Arman had two days the house was not taken care of. Nabila and Riki just wash their own dishes and clothes, they agree they will not do everything. If breakfast, they prefer to make their own jam bread and warm milk, when day and night they will go to buy side dishes for two while at home already cooking rice.

"Arman, how's the cooking?" Ask Dela.

"But not yet mature, anyway why not just Mbak Dela who cook?" Ask Arman.

"Mbak has forgotten how to cook, all this time will live a delicious Mbak many maids and husbands Mbak royal really. It's the husband's duty to be a wife" Dela replied.

Deg

Was my attitude wrong all this time? I admit the body feels crumpled after work even have to clean up the house, inner Arman.

"Yes, but now you live in my house. If not cooking, yes Ma'am help wash dishes and grimy pans dong Mbak! I'm tired" said Arman.

"Keep Ma'am is old then, should be served rich mother?" Arman Ketus.

"Ish, you should be concerned about Mbak's current situation and comfort Mba!" reply Dela passed away.

Ma'am Dela is selfish, if she's upset that I have to keep comforting her and understanding her? He who is doomed, has been helped, uh no gratitude, inner Arman.

Arman in the kitchen continues his cooking, these two days always order food online or buy side dishes in front. It turned out to be quite wasteful and made Arman choose his own cooking at home.

When Nabila who saw his father was busy himself, he also helped the father. "Thank you Bil for helping me" said Arman.

"Together Well," replied Nabila. They joked while cleaning up the dishes that were piling up. During this time Arman is always busy and rarely take his time for children. Arman and Nabila really enjoyed the moment.

"Arman, that's a really stinky mom. You take care of it! There will be a holy Nabila" said Dela.

Arman tries to hold back his emotions, despite his behavior, but Dela is still his brother, Arman avoids arguments because the more important thing now is to take care of his mother.

Now Arman can lie in bed when the clock shows at 10 pm, when his mother was already sound asleep.

"So, is this how tired Nita is? Ah, why have I been insensitive all this time, even she cooks every day" Arman murmured.

***

At dawn, Arman got up to bathe Miss Maryati and give her a warm drink. He had already banged on the door of Dela's room many times, but there was no answer.

Breakfast was sober because he could not get up early to cook, while the side dish yesterday was up because of enough family members.

"Our breakfast is..!" Arman said to his two children.

Riki and Nabila nodded slowly, they ate without speaking anymore. Deep inside, there were many questions about his mother, but they were reluctant to ask him.

"Oh, which bread is full Man," lamented Dela.

"Buy aja Mbak in front, side dishes a lot. Don't forget to bring the money!" Reply Arman.

"Where is the money?" Ask Dela.

"Use the money Mbak, Mbak will. If you do not have money, eat only because my finances are also thin and have to save money. Moreover, plus the burden of one person and who make a living instead go," replied Arman.

Dela who was upset and did not accept, she kicked the table. "Basar stingy, same brother really so very. If Nita, yes it's worth it because she's nobody, she's just a stranger living with you Man, I'm obviously your family from childhood."

Nabila and Riki now who do not accept his mother are humbled. Riki put his body forward, Nabila looked at his aunt with bulging eyes.

"What do you want?" Shouted Dela.

Seriate….