The Cottage of In-Law Tak Indah

Remembering That Wedding Party

Almost Two Years Ago in Bandung ...

The wedding was actually held by the Wardhana and Winantha families, the wedding of Giselle and Gibran which was held at one of the five-star hotels in Bandung, West Java. Like the wedding of the Taipan family, the decorations for this auditorium are very beautiful. Filled with various Peony and Rose flowers with Giselle's favorite pink. For catering was chosen the best of those in the city of Bandung, of course because this is a grand wedding, and at the same time after this the Wardhana family will no longer marry their children, he said, because Giselle is the youngest daughter of the Wardhana family.

As for the Winantha family, this marriage raised its name and degree. Those who were originally from ordinary families, could finally align with the wealthy Wardhana family. Although the mother-in-law's heart did not really like Giselle, but to get a good position for Gibran in the company and also for economic stability, Ms. Rosalia also put a smile on her face when she received an invited guest who came and gave her congratulations and prayers.

Likewise with the faces of the two brides who are so radiant. Although Giselle was initially not confident in her appearance, Gibran always told Giselle that she appeared perfect in the white wedding gown.

"White makes me fat, doesn't it?" whispered Giselle to Gibran.

"Sir, darling .. beautiful really," replied Gibran.

The bride smiled and lowered her face. "In your eyes, but in the eyes of others, yes not beautiful, Mas," he replied.

"Beauty .. Must be Beautiful. Don't be insecure about your appearance, Yang. I've been telling you that beauty is not always measured by appearance" Gibran said.

Even now Gibran is acting so sweetly, and he proves that he can accept Giselle for who she is. Precisely for him, the background of Giselle who is the daughter of the conglomerate is not so meaningful. For Gibran, love is not because of likeness nor because of possessions, but rather a willingness to receive and give.

Until three hours passed, the magnificent wedding party was over. The Wardhana family also said goodbye to return to Jakarta, while the Winantha family will certainly remain in Bandung.

Now, in the bridal room at the hotel where the wedding reception took place, Gibran and Giselle choose to rest themselves together.

"Seneng no dear, are we both finally married together?" ask Gibran to his wife.

"Seneng, Mas .. only we have to postpone the first night moment, because I'm the red cross," Giselle said at the time.

Gibran was not angry, the man laughed, and rubbed Giselle's head there. "It's okay, which ... is just a first night affair, it could be anytime."

"Thank you, Mas," replied Giselle.

According to Giselle, her husband is not good anymore. Smart, handsome, and understanding. I am a husband who can accept it for what it is.

"Well, can I talk to you about something?" ask Gibran later to his wife.

"Yes, of course you can," Giselle replied with a nod of her head.

"Having married, would we stay one roof with Father and Mother in Bandung? You know that I am an only child, while Father and Mother are no longer young. So, can't we meet with Mom and Dad?" ask Gibran.

Actually in her heart, Giselle also wanted an independent marriage. Even Giselle, who is the youngest daughter in her home, wants an independent home life and also no intervention from her parents. However, now her husband actually invites her to live with his in-laws. 

"Why not try to build a household together, Mas? Start everything from zero. I don't mind living a simple life with you" replied Giselle.

"The love of the Father and Mother is old, which .. anyway with the In-Law in the beautiful Hut. You will be loved by your Father and Mother like your own child" said Gibran now who tries to give understanding to Giselle.

"If in the end, the cottage in-laws become not beautiful how did Mas?" ask Giselle.

"No. Officially we have only one roof, which. Father and Mother are downstairs, and we're on the spacious second floor as well. Even we can make sure our kitchen is steaming by itself. How's it?"

Giselle took a long breath. Really, it takes mental readiness to be able to one house with in-laws. It was too much of a depiction of the in-laws out there that made Giselle feel skeptical.

"You want yah?" reply Gibran.

Giselle tries to accept an invitation from her husband for one cottage, one roofed with her in-laws. Hopefully it is as Gibran said that at the Cottage in-laws later, Giselle will be well received.

***

The next day ....

Gibran decided to check out of the hotel. The handsome man immediately brought Giselle home to his parents. Start a life together in the city of Bandung, Gibran's hometown.

Half an hour drive and now they have reached the house of Gibran's parents with some suitcases that were indeed carried by Giselle. Initially, Giselle only thought that she lived in Bandung just a few days after the wedding. But she will live in her father-in-law's house.

"Assalam'ualaikum" Gibran and Giselle said as soon as they entered the house.

"Waalaik'umsalam," replied Miss Rosalia who was alone at home, because Mr. Teguh was out. "Have you come home from the hotel?" tanyakanya.

"Yes, already, Mom ... time to go home" Gibran replied.

"Well, I'm starting to have friends at home. There can be a chat," said Ms. Rosalia.

Gibran then looked at his mother, "Giselle will also work, Mom," he said.

"Where do you work?" ask Miss Rosalia.

"In Space Corp" replied Giselle.

"For what?" 

"Giselle works as a Stock Analyst" he replied.

Miss Rosalia nodded her head. "Well, it's gonna be a big paycheck. If the salary is large, can help buy rice and gas yes, Selle."

There Giselle just nodded her head. Actually, without her mother-in-law blatantly speaking so, Giselle could already think. Living with in-laws, one roof should definitely not be thoughtful, encouraging, maintaining tolerance. Without having to say it bluntly, Giselle must have known. 

***

Now ....

"Nearly two years of living with me must be hard, right, Yang?" ask Gibran now.

"As long as you can protect and comfort me, I don't mind. All households have their tests. Depends on how we expose it. Once, when you married me, I felt happy. With my body very fat, but you want to accept me. I know I don't look pretty in that white dress. However, now ... If you really want polygamy, I give permission, on the condition that I return to Mama and Papa's house, "giselle replied.

Then quickly Gibran shook his head. "No, I'm not going to be polygamous. Besides, in my heart there's only you, honey. There will be no Annisa and the others" Gibran replied earnestly.

"Is that what Mom hates with me anyway Mas? Until a mother suggests her son do polygamy?"

In fact, it was thought that her mother-in-law might have hated her. Until what he did was always wrong. Even now, her mother-in-law also suggests polygamy.

"Not hate it, honey. Patience .. patience until it will eventually win" Gibran replied.

Giselle nodded her head. May God give him more patience. Give a big and airy heart. May her husband be firm in his heart.