The Forced Marriage

Strange Demand of Dara

Towards 3 months of pregnancy, there has been no change in Dara's stomach, still flat. But Dara is now experiencing morning sickness and the smell of rice. Automatically eating rice is difficult. Midwives suggest that carbohydrates can be replaced with potatoes or tubers so that there is still energy.

Quickly, Azlan now always prepare potatoes, and cassava for consumption Dara. Dara's weight is not up, it's down. From before pregnancy 48 kg, now down 3 kg. Azlan was sad to see it, how hard the struggle of pregnant women. Seeing that Dara had eaten just a little, Azlan was already happy.

"Sir.. eat first!" persuade Azlan who saw Dara had not touched the food at all, but the menu had been replaced with fries. Doctor's advice a month ago, the potatoes can be fried in addition to boiled.

Dara did not reply, she lay limp helplessly as she felt the sensation of nausea and wanted to spit on. Sometimes in the corner of his eyes already pooled crystal grains that were ready to fall, how sad to see Dara like this, pregnant, but like a person who suffers.

"Look Dek eat sesap goods from the stomach there are those who enter, if Adek does not eat then Adek will be treated. Adek's body is thin and lack of fluid, Brother is afraid of anything happening with Adek's pregnancy," Azlan again worried.

Finally slowly Dara wanted to eat potatoes even though only a few pieces of matches. And luckily there was a drink that Azlan gave advice, namely young coconut water, and Dara liked it. It seems that the nausea is slightly reduced after drinking coconut water.

This morning Azlan was ready to go to work, but seeing Dara who again showed a weak condition after experiencing morning sickness, Azlan became hesitant to work.

"Oh Allah, if not working in a factory, you may ask permission to accompany the wife who is experiencing this weak condition" said Azlan.

Dara looked at Azlan limply. He didn't want to see Azlan look worried. But it was like this, what should Dara hide?

Dara slowly got up, to relieve Azlan's worries, she forced herself to eat the fries Azlan had prepared.

"Abang.. see Dara wants to eat these fries, so you don't have to worry if you leave Dara. Dara's not going anywhere like she used to. So don't worry, brother!" Dara slowly devoured the fries one by one, he actually showed Azlan that he was strong during Azlan's time off work.

Almost half the portion of the fries moved to Dara's stomach even though Dara had to force it. But with a unanimous determination, Dara was finally able to eat it and make Azlan a little relieved.

"Abang, go... Dara is strong!" said Dara half evict while sipping the young coconut water that Azlan had prepared by splitting it himself.

Azlan looked at Dara lekat looking for seriousness there. Azlan seemed still worried, but his obligations as a factory employee had been calling.

"Is it okay for you to stay?" sure Azlan while looking at Dara's sad face.

"Yes, it's okay. Brother go to work. Dara's okay, really!" dara was convincing. Azlanpun feel confident and finally although heavy heart Azlan went to work as well.

"Agat pamit yes, later if there is anything, Adek just contact Abang. Later in the break you go home first." Azlan advised, before leaving to run his motor matic.

Dara looked at Azlan alone, but in her heart was so sad that Azlan left.

In the afternoon, Dara pushed her body against the wall to walk to the bathroom. Dara's body felt weak. Azlan had advised to eat potatoes or other snacks to just resist hunger. The nausea is now attacking again. Again Dara had to spit it out until Dara's body felt completely limp.

Dara immediately washed her bitter-tasting mouth, then walked slowly and returned to the living room to lay back her frail body.

When Azlan came home, Azlan found Dara in peace with her face. His weak condition did not discourage him from worshipping the One Who is the Power. Even Dara was forced to read the Quran despite some verses.

"Darling... Brother bring Es teler and Kasemek fruit Adek's favorite. Abang nyari Kasemek and met at the Mpok Siti stall. Hearing that, Dara's eyes sparkled and immediately welcomed Es Teler and Buan Kasemek brought Azlan.

After being peeled, Dara immediately devoured Kasemek fruit that he had missed for several months. "It's so fresh....!" lontarannya praised the taste of Kasemek which is sweet refreshing.

"Thank you Kasemek's brother with his Es Teler." Dara thanked him while looking at Azlan's face.

"That's a pity Bang Azlan, because I'm pregnant again, her attention and focus are divided. Forgive Dara, Brother," Dara prayed in her heart.

One month passed, Dara's difficult time in the first trimester has passed. Even so heavy, but Dara was able to go through it with sweat and a sense of sincerity. Azlan's presence and love are so great, making Dara strong in the face of this pregnancy.

Later in the afternoon after Azlan from work, Dara will check her pregnancy to Doctor Radit. The first doctor to check her pregnancy. Dara and Azlan accidentally come to Doctor Radit to where he opened the practice.

"Well.the baby's healthy. Congratulations Ma'am Dara, in about five months your baby will see the world. Hopefully the birth will be smooth later," said Dr. Radit imbued with a smile.

Azlan and Dara are glad not to hear the good news from Doctor Radit just now.

Dara and Azlan enter the courtyard of the house. Azlan immediately put his motor matic back into the house. Suddenly Dara exclaimed. with a craving excuse.

"Abang.. it seems Dara tonight wants to meet Bang Jabar deh.. want to know how the story he was as long as there was no Dara," said Dara suddenly. Azlan was stunned to hear Dara's request which Azlan said was strange.

"Why do you want Bang Jabar? Why don't you just be coveted, not Bang Jabar!" Azlan protests, but Dara turns manyun.

"Want Bang Jabar, Dara was kangen to see the act that likes jail. Please Brother, Dara wants to meet. Just a moment!" Dara pleaded before Azlan. Azlan seemed not to have the heart to see Dara pleading and welding like that, but Azlan was confused to be obeyed or not.

Is it true that Dara is experiencing cravings, but why the cravings must be Bang Jabar? Making Azlan stricken confused and feel set aside. Though what is in the stomach of Dara is its shares, not Jabar shares.

With doubt, Azlan finally ventured to contact West Java and asked him to come home. Dara was happy to hear that.

"Is there a Deck asking for his cravings?" Azlan shook his head no. out of thought with Dara's cravings.