The Substitute Bride

30. Call Mama, okay?

"Doctor Susan has warned to always be patient with the attitude of Inda. The doctor said, it only takes a little step to restore Aninda to her previous self. That's why I didn't impose my desire to do so much" Jose explained.

Mary understood immediately, the old woman agreed to the child's plan to make Aninda fully healed, so that she would easily make Inda her real daughter-in-law. He knows Jose has not married Inda, and he wants Jose to love Aninda even more before he gets the happy news.

"Mom think we should take Inda out often, "follow Maria.

"Hem, Jose would do it too. But,"

"But what?"

"Jose's Job. During these three months Jose did not work well, the company was in the standard stage, there was no specific ups and downs. So, Jose wants to focus more on the company."

But Mary's gaze changed. The old woman became so cold that Jose could soon realize.

"Please don't sulk, Jose just wants to improve Jose's company in a better direction."

"In a better direction?" maria's voice was rising.

"What do you mean by better direction? Your company will stand tall because it can stand on its own. You just need to control it a little bit, and it doesn't take long enough according to mama. But when you come to please your future daughter-in-law, Mama is sure Aninda will be the best companion. Wealth can be sought, but sanity and life cannot be paid for anything."

Maria was really angry at this boy.

Jose took a breath. He knew very well that Mary wanted Aninda to be his wife. That's why Maria keeps calling Aninda 'son-in-law'.

"Yes already is. Jose will accompany Aninda."

Mary's smile returned. "That's so dong! Mama wants you to get closer to Aninda. She's a good girl, Mama likes her."

***

Morning time.

Aninda sleeps cuddling with Maria. Although Aninda has always been a really quiet person after the abuse in those days,

but Aninda still has a sane side where she feels grateful to meet Maria.

Maria was very kind, and supported Aninda in her healing process. There was never found a person as good as Mary. Maria is a woman.

In Aninda's life, she had already discovered the old woman was a monster. They would treat young women like slaves especially if they were not part of the family.

Honestly for the sake of appaun, Inda felt overwhelmed.

He kept staring at Maria who was holding him tightly. Never felt this warm embrace, all her life Aninda continued to feel lonely. But in front of Mary, Aninda's life was like living in heaven. How delightful.

"Why are you crying, daughter-in-law?" asked Maria who suddenly opened her eyes. This surprised Aninda.

"Is something wrong, baby?" maria asked again, wiping away Aninda's tears.

"No, madam," Aninda replied in a soft voice.

"Ah, you. Still calling Mama with a mistress call. I'm your In-law, but just call Mama. How many times have you said, call Mama," said Maria showing her frustration.