The Mistaken Son-in-law

CHAPTER 30

Pov (Aisha)

"Pregnant mother can't daydream". Tegur Mom then invited me into the house followed by Mbok Minah.

Mom and I sat on the sofa, Mbok Minah put the package she brought to the kitchen not long after returning with a drink and cake, after which she said goodbye.

"Nih cobain cake from Fitri, he nitip greetings for you. Take good care - good yes your content". Mother's advice while stroking my stomach is still flat.

"You know from Babe about your pregnancy, Arya said. Good news, why didn't you tell us? Mom remembers her son Fitri, she's a girl. She must be beautiful even though she can't see her face". Said my mother again, rubbing the corner of her eye.

"Yes, my mother intentionally did not tell you because we just grieved, I was afraid to make you sad". I answered with a loud voice.

"Signallah your child will be a replacement for the grandson of the Mother who has been calm on the side of God". Said the mother with a smile, emanating a happy hue from her face.

I nodded and smiled.

"Well, is that how your mother-in-law treated you all this time or after you moved?" Ask Mom with an interrogating look.

I just kept quiet and bowed, I didn't dare to settle down. I was also embarrassed to be caught lying to my mother for my mother-in-law's treatment.

"Jawab Ais, don't shut up. You look like your own mother's child. Your mother also hurts if anyone hurts you". Press mom.

I was honestly confused to answer my mother's question. I squeezed my own hand.

"Well, if you don't want to tell a story, maybe for you this is someone else's mother". Said my mother and turned her face away.

I grabbed Mom's hand, I really had no intention of making her sad

"Please don't talk about it, Ais also considered Mom and Babe as my parents. Ais sorry, actually do not want a story, just Ais does not want to make you sad and thoughtful". I can't cry my tears.

My mother rubbed my hair and wiped my tears. "Yes, my mom is sorry if you made up a story. Mother love you, do not keep your own wounds and sadness. God willing as long as you can, Mom won't let you hurt".

I was overwhelmed to hear Mom's words. If my mother-in-law could love me like this.

"Couldn't it be mom?". Ask to doubt

Mom nagging. "May ask, don't worry". Answer Mom.

Emm.. Bude Sari once said that Mom, Bude Sari and my mother-in-law used to be best friends but why have I never seen you guys together? Even my mother-in-law seems to avoid meeting Mom, Ais also just found out that you are friends from Bude Sari". Ask again.

"Maesaroh was a migrant in this area, he was the son of a widow who worked as a domestic assistant, he originally lived in the village with his aunt but when his mother died, he was a widow, he was then adopted and schooled until high school by his mother's employer who later became his father-in-law aka the parents of the late Surya, your father-in-law. The five of us, Babe, Emak, Sari, Danang, her late husband Sari, and the late Surya, were little playmates. We always go and go to school together. We played almost every day on the front court. Until one day Surya introduced Maesaroh to us who then we became friends until the six of us grow up. Surya is silent - still loves Mae but it turns out Mae likes Danang unfortunately love clapping one hand because Danang likes Sari. Because Mae's heartache antagonizes them both and accepts Surya's love. Mum and Sari are married to our respective spouses. After a few months, Mae married Surya. After marriage we rarely met Mae. For the reason why Mae always avoids meeting Mom, it's because of a secret that Mother has until now that concerns your husband". Bright Mom.

I listened carefully to the story of the mother, so because of the love issues that made their friendship tenuous. But I'm still curious about the other secrets between my mother and mother-in-law let alone her saying they concern my husband.

"What secret is your mother?" My toot.

My mother looks doubtful. "It seems like it's time for this secret, Mommy revealed no matter how you are Arya's wife. Mom doesn't want to be burdened for the rest of her life". Said Mom worried.

"One day when Mom was pregnant with Irfan. Suddenly Mae came to Mother's house crying while holding Ryan who was just three years old. Then she told me that she was pregnant too and wanted to abort her womb, my mother was shocked by her words. And he also admitted that the birth baby was the result of his affair with a man who was known from his friend. The affair occurred when Surya was accompanying his ailing mother to seek treatment outside the city. The reason for wanting to abort his womb is because the man also already has a wife and dumped Mae and has returned to his native area. She did not want to conceive the child she called the illegitimate child, she had done various things but the baby was too strong. Mother persuaded him not to abort her, he also agreed as long as Mother did not tell anyone. And you know that boy is your husband Arya". Reveal Mother.

"Emak hopes that the late Surya will forgive him for never telling Mae about her betrayal. Mother also feels guilty for Arya for hiding this. Mother has promised not to tell anyone but Mother has been able to keep this secret, please you tell your husband, Mother can not talk to him ". Said my mother crying.

I was shocked to hear my mother's story while keeping my mouth shut, I couldn't believe that my mother-in-law ever intended to kill my husband while he was still in the womb. Is this the cause of my mother-in-law's different treatment to Mas Arya?. I was also confused how to convey this to Mas Arya, I am sure for sure he will be very hurt.

"Assynoga". Mas Arya has come home, she is confused to see me and the mother who had finished crying. We both looked nervous.

"Was.. Salam wa'alaikum". My mother and I answered with a trembling voice.

"What are you doing, Mom and Ayesha are crying?" Ask her.

"This I cry because I've let go of my mother's longing, it's almost two months we didn't meet. My mother was also happy because of my pregnancy". Answer lies.

Mom just nodded then Mas Arya came to sit with us.

After that mom took out the map that was on the table, she forgot to give it to me because of the story.

"This home certificate now belongs to Aisyah, a gift from us for her pregnancy". My mother gave the map to me.

I was overwhelmed by the mother's gift.

"You remember not when Mas asked for your signature to make a business license in the file Mas slipin file to return the name of the certificate home". Said Mas Arya as if he knew of my curiosity why the certificate could be printed my name.

After handing over the certificate, Mas Arya invited me to rest in the room.

I'm still thinking about my husband's origins, how to tell him. Better wait for the right time and I'll tell him. Ever since I found out I was pregnant, Mas Arya paid more attention to me. Every day he was always smiling. I don't want to erase her smile because of that secret. I'm sorry Mas.

Seriate.