THE SUBSTITUTE HUSBAND

JSP 12'S. Mama's Happiness

Mama came out with two cups of tea that still somewhat steaming the smoke.

I'm silent, not wabbing.

Looks like a cold creepy Mama.

It looks like Ruby also does not dare to do anything. His eyes lowered to the floor while his fingers were busy twisting the rope of his small bag.

"Mama's disappointed. Especially to you, Angga!"

I'm still waiting for my mom's next words. He seemed to be trying to put together a proper sentence to attack me because of this misunderstanding.

I'm still very curious, whatever Mama heard from Laila. about Ruby who is my wife. But for now, I'll let Mama spill her teeth. Let me hear what he said first.

"You may get married, without notice. Even Mama knew the news was precisely from Laila. Not from you, Ga!"

"Laila...., what's the story with Mama?"

Suddenly my mother stood up and walked quickly to her room. After that come back out with a broomstick in hand.

Prok prokkkk

Brokk

"Mama! Ouch, Mama!"

"Last time you felt Mama's broomsticks when you were eleven. Remember that? At that time you stole mangoes Mr. Dirga. And this time Mama will not hesitate to hit you for acting shamefully. Very embarrassing!"

"Ma! What's wrong Angga? What the hell is wrong with you? Just because Angga didn't come home for a few days,"

"That's not the problem! But you've done evil to people's girls! You've smeared Mama's face! How dare you steal and impregnate Ruby until you have to be forcefully married without preparation!"

"Ehh?"

Ehh??? Koq, is the story different? What did Laila tell Mama?

"Wait on! Wait!!! Adauw sick, Mama! Mama!"

"Mama won't stop! Until you apologize to Ruby for doing such a shameful deed! Apologize!"

"I did, but I hit him!" screams pain.

Mama's spicy lidi broom felt all over the body. And honestly I was traumatized by a childhood that Mama often hit with a broomstick.

"Ma Mama, sorry. Anga is not wrong. I was wrong."

I'm appalled. Ruby caught Mama's body from behind. He tried to calm Mama's anger. And. succeeded.

Mama stopped hitting me.

He was silent, motionless.

Only his eyes slowly dripped with water. His face contained deep sadness.

"I'm sorry.., I'm sorry Mama's son, Ruby? Hik hicks..."

"Mama..."

"Ma..."

"You must apologize to this kind girl! Let's quickly apologize!"

Somehow the story. I'm indoctrinated as a man who's almost the same as Ryan. It is thought to have been harassing s++sual when it is not at all.

"Ma sorry, Ruby..."

Ruby smiled as she nodded. There was a happy hue from her gaze and a smile of satisfaction that made me want to cluck her head.

He seems to be laughing at me intentionally. It looks like his tongue was stuck with a sign of weakness without your knowledge.

"It's still a good thing you weren't reported to the police. Try if like her husband Laila, you're finished. Ruby's a good girl. Good family kids too. So that you are only immediately married when you have nothing and do not bring anything when married."

"Greese. My body's soul, Ma. Even now I sacrifice my youth to marry this woman."

"Eh? Ehh? My youth is also times'?!"

Prokkk

Again Mama hit with a broomstick that was still in her grasp.

"People...! Mama never taught you to be cruel to women. Hik hicks... Mama always nasehatin you from childhood. Never use women as objects. Because women are the most sacred and the noblest creatures. Hik hicks... But it turns out... My mother failed to educate you. Mama is a really bad mother. Hik hik hicks..."

I'm stunned.

Lighthearted to see Mama crying sobbing with her head down.

I sometimes get annoyed with Mama's mysterious and secretive behavior towards me. But, I love him too even in my own version.

I'm honestly afraid of losing him. Because Mama's the only one I have.

We just live together.

From me little.

Papa, it's just as long as it's in my life.

Because our meeting can even be counted with fingers.

Hhh...

Grepp's.

Embrace Mama's shoulder.

I was saddened and washed away to remember Mama and her sacrifice all this time.

My mother's crying got bigger. I started to panic. But luckily Ruby turned out to be quite reliable and deft.

She hugged Mama, calmed her down.

Finally all the turmoil Mama can we redam.

Our. Me and Ruby. My wife is only contracted for one year.

Mom asked about Ruby's pregnancy.

The girl was very open to my mother. So that I myself finally heard Ruby's narration about the baby in the womb.

"Stay here." Pinta Mama with a wailing look.

"But Ruby's family,"

"Yes, Ma. We'll stay over to accompany Mama."

I looked towards Ruby.

Can't believe he approved Mama's call. I refused for fear Ruby wouldn't. Our house is pretty ugly. Moist and mildly fungal smell because the walls are often seeped if heavy rain comes.

"Ruby?"

"I could've made Mama last night. It just so happens that I'm still on work leave until the day after."

"Oh yes, Mama forgot. Ruby's working, too?"

"Yes, Ma. But Ruby's wedding is taking a leave of absence."

"Where do you work, son?" ask Mama.

"Price, Mah. Just a regular employee."

"Ah you, too low. Mama too. Mama from Angga is still a small employee of a garment factory in Cibinong."

"Mama also works in the garment? Cibinong where?"

"IT'S NOT."

"Huh? PT GA'S? Oh, Mama works there? Which part?"

"In the cutting section. Sew. Hehe..."

"Ruby?"

"I? I.mmm accounting, Ma."

"Well, cool dong. in which garment?"

"Little garment. Hehe..."

"Oh. Aye yes... Angga has no clear job. Hhh... This child was still like a child even though he was twenty-six years old. Still likes to mess around and not seriously looking for work. Forgive Angga, did Ruby? Maybe that's why he hasn't dared to think about marriage. But his lust is too high to dare to ask you to do things that are forbidden by religion."

"It's okay, Ma. This is a sign of destiny. Ruby is happy, Angga married Ruby. We will live with a sincere heart."

"Good boy. Lucky Angga can get you as a wife."

"Uhuk..."

I can only cough. Choking on my own saliva.

If you knew, I was just a contract husband of this rich boy. Hm.

"Mama. Mama thought you guys wouldn't come today."

"Don't think too much, Ma. We can order online. Easy now. No need to be complicated. Hehe... What would mom eat? Let Ruby order now. Half an hour later, the food arrived. What do you want to eat?"

"Mama's ashamed. So it's a hassle for Ruby."

"Don't hesitate, Ma. Ruby is now also Mama's son. We buy Sundanese food, right? Grilled chicken, sambel lalapan."

"Solar Ruby. Mama's been a week her mouth's been unhealthy."

"Let's eat a lot. Let's get back to health."

"Aami... Thank you very much, son."

There's happy, there's sad.

Ruby quickly became familiar with Mama. They were quick to connect when they had just met.

Even occasionally I see the faces of Mama and Ruby who are so cheerful. Relaxing conversation sometimes laughs.

I haven't seen my mom this happy. His face looked radiant even though it was still a little pale from being sick.

I want Mama to be happy.

Today, my heart is calm because it can make Mama cheerful and laugh.

All because of Ruby.

Thanks Ruby.

In my heart I am grateful God made Ruby my wife. Even if it is only for one year. But this is the most beautiful gift of my life.

Thank you, Lord.

SERIATE