The Cottage of In-Law Tak Indah

Asking Grandchildren

Giselle and Gibran's marriage was not felt in the first year. Despite many obstacles and many inner conflicts with her own mother-in-law, this time Giselle and Gibran are grateful for the first year of their marriage. Even if they are not celebrated with luxury, they are quite in the room and both express their hearts.

"Darling, I'm grateful for this one year. We've been standing by me. It must not be easy with me, and living inside my house. I know all your troubles. This year, I was also wrong. My unstable work, including a salary that's only half your income, suffocates our necks sometimes. Thank you for standing by me, in my every weakness and weakness."

Gibran honestly said that there were many flaws in him. Including his small income from Giselle's income. Again, in fact there is a wife who has a income far greater than her husband's income. Research also says that one-third of women in some countries earn more than their husbands.

Not just shut up and take it for granted. However, there was a point where Gibran felt stressed. As has been stated that men tend to be more stressed with a wife who has a large salary. All of this is because the pride or self-esteem of the husband decreases when the wife's salary is greater. In addition, there is a masculinity factor that men expect themselves to always be better than women.

"I'm sorry, honey. I realize my shortcomings."

Giselle who listened to her husband's words finally nodded her head. She understood her husband's condition. Actually, Giselle herself felt no problem. Sometimes he just wants to be understood.

"It's okay, Mom. Regarding our large income, I have no problem. After all, from the income we both still have saved. Besides, I give to Mom also sincerely and sincerely. Not expecting to return. Sometimes, I just want to be understood" replied Giselle.

Gibran slowly approached, grasped Giselle's hand and gave a gentle swab in her hand. "I'll try to understand you, honey."

When Gibran said so, Giselle only wished her husband could truly understand her. Including all the pressure he had when he was at his house. That aspect of acceptance is very important. Giselle wants to, she's also welcome in her own in-laws' house.

"Married it's not just marrying her persona, is it Mas? but, marrying his family too? Not that I'm okay, but at least give Mom some understanding. I work for all of us too. Besides, I live in this house because I followed my husband. If my husband can't defend me, can't provide protection for me, then where should I go?"

It is a session to speak from heart to heart with her husband. Just to express his heart and feelings. Gibran nodded his head. She is committed to protecting and providing security to Giselle.

"Happy Anniversary, honey. Hopefully in the next year, our relationship will be stronger well" said Gibran.

"Yes Mas ...."

Letting the night pass, they now chose to rest. Prepare to welcome tomorrow. After all, tomorrow was already his own problem that was waiting.

***

The next day ...

The morning when Giselle wakes up. The woman simply tidied up her hair, washed her face, and brushed her teeth then went down immediately to help her mother-in-law prepare breakfast. Although sometimes the tension in the kitchen is so high and hot. However, Giselle chose to still help.

"Forth, Mom ... Which one should Giselle help, Mom?" giselle asked her mother-in-law.

Not much to say, Giselle immediately picked kale and then began making sauteed seasonings as her mother-in-law had requested. Afterwards, Giselle helps to fry tofu and tempeh. There are times when Giselle chooses to be quiet and not talk much. Instead of later, his mother can nag and say spicy words.

"All this, Mother ... Giselle went upstairs to get ready, Mom," she said.

Help prepare breakfast. Then Giselle took a shower and got ready with her office clothes. Just long pants and a long shirt. Although the daughter of a rich man, Giselle's appearance was also very modest. It does not look luxurious at all and also does not wear branded goods.

Steadying in front of the mirror then Giselle went downstairs, heading to the dining table. There was already Miss Rosa and Gibran sitting at the dinner table.

"Sell, by the way your marriage has been a year, right?" mrs Rosa asked when Giselle had just sat down.

"Yes, ma'am," she answered briefly.

"Our neighbor has been married for a month already pregnant. How come you guys who have been married for a year until now still not given a baby anyway?"

Instantly Giselle stopped the spoon and fork. Even just swallowing the food that he was chewing now was difficult. Gibran also chose to be calm and try hard not to get carried away in the morning.

"Check there, Sell. Cook lost to a newly married neighbor for a month?"

Older parents have always argued that having children or offspring is like competition. The newly married should also have children soon. If not, you will feel overwhelmed. Having children is not a competitive matter either.

"More of the time, Giselle will go to the Obstetrician, Mom. Now Giselle's work is so much, that there is no time to go to the Obstetrician" replied Giselle.

Bu Rosa seemed to let out a long sigh and glanced at Giselle who was sitting in front of her. "You're a Sell, seriously working, until you forget to think about having offspring. I'm old, I want grandchildren of both of you."

Giselle tried hard to be patient. Sometimes her spicy in-laws like this made Giselle stroke her chest. Indeed, now his work is a lot, not forgetting to think about having children. Sometimes the child is a gift from God. Many couples who have been married for years and have not been given the opportunity by God to have children.

"Don't just be busy working until you ignore it with everything" said Ms. Rosa again with a voice that sounded so judes.

Gibran who was originally calm, then glanced at Giselle and her mother alternately. Until finally, the man spoke. "Maybe it's not time to have a baby yet, ma'am. Gibran and Giselle are also doing a lot of work. Many jobs, even though the salary is only mediocre. So, mending you pursue a career and prepare financially for his son later, Mom," said Gibran.

"Ah, you two are the same. The house is the main child. What's the point of having money if you don't have children. I'm sure you asked for a grandchild!"

After saying everything, Miss Rosa left. He is annoyed with Gibran and Giselle who seem to delay having a baby. It should be a child and his son-in-law was also focused on trying to get offspring first.