The Widow's Choice

The Former In-Law House

No human is perfect. There is no human being who does not escape error. So did Rahman. He is also a normal human who must have mistakes.

After that night, Rahman really kept his promise to accompany Nurul to Jogja for a weekend pilgrimage. They were escorted by his personal bodyguard. Ms. Dira didn't allow Rahman to drive long distances.

Rahman did not want his mistakes repeated. He always took the time once a month to take Nurul to Jogja. He even made a reminder on his phone with an alarm.

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Three months passed. This weekend Rahman again invited his small family to Jogja. He now drives himself, of course. His condition has completely recovered. There are some plans that Rahman has prepared for his family. Including Fatimah and her family.

Friday afternoon, along with Rahman's departure to Jogja, Bu Dira also left for Semarang to be escorted by Pak Harto. Rahman and his family will follow after from Jogja. They'll stay one night in Jogja.

Saturday morning. Everyone in Nita's house is busy with their own business. The two families are planning to visit Nurul's former in-laws. Nurul gets word that her ex-husband's sister, has just given birth. He intends to see it while connecting the friendship rope. Before leaving, Nurul and Rahman and Al and Hilya made a pilgrimage to Bu Lastri's tomb.

At eight o'clock in the morning, they left for Nurul's former in-laws' residence in Solo. Nita and Yudi drive their own motorcycles, while her two daughters join Rahman's car. Nita and Yudi intend to visit Yudi's parents in Sragen after Solo, so they still bring their own motorbike.

After nearly two and a half hours, they reached their destination. Nurul's former in-laws welcomed them happily.

"Utiii, Akung," Al called his grandparents loudly after he got out of the car. They have not met in person for a long time. They just make video calls to each other through cell phones.

"Yes dear, Utii's grandson!" Al immediately rushed into his grandmother's arms. Nurul's former in-laws, Bu Marmi, shed her tears.

Nurul got out of the car while holding Hilya with Rahman and Nita's daughters. Nita and Yudi arrived ten minutes ago.

"Lhoh, is that who's the same Mother?" Tanya Bu Marmi who saw Nurul holding a baby.

"That's Hilya Utii, Al's grandfather." Answer Al spirit. Marmi smiled happily at her. He approached Nurul.

Nurul and Rahman also greeted Bu Marmi and Pak Hari. Ms. Marmi was holding Hilya.

"Ana where's Ma'am'?" Nurul asks where her ex-sister-in-law has just given birth.

"New breastfeeding inside. Come inside!" Miss Marmi was friendly.

"Hi Man!" Sapa Bayu who just came out of his house next to the house of Bu Marmi.

"Oh yes, Assalamu'alaikum," Rahman said.

"Wa'alaikumussalam's chat. Hi Rul!" answer Bayu.

"Yes!" Nurul smiled and then nodded.

"Dad Bayu!" Al approached Bayu and kissed his hand. Bayu immediately carried his first son.

Nurul then entered the house of Bu Marmi with Nita. They want to see the little baby and the mother. Leaving Rahman on the porch chatting with the others.

"Mbak Nurul, Ma'am Nita! Enter Ma'am!" Ana answered while breastfeeding her child accompanied by her husband.

"Assalamu'alaikum Na." Nurul.

"Wa'alaikumussalam Ma'am!" Ana and her husband answered simultaneously.

"Waahh, congratulations Naa, you're officially a mother." Nurul said while looking at a small baby girl who was busy breastfeeding.

"Follow Ma'am. Alhamdulillahot. Sit Ma'am!" Ana answered happily. Nurul and Nita sit on the bed in Ana's room.

"Yes, the fruit of patience after six years." Nita Imbuh. Ana replied with a nod.

"Sir, this is his brother Al, he's hungry. Who was his name?" Said Ms. Marmi as she entered Ana's room while holding Hilya.

"Oh yes, ma'am'!" Nurul immediately stood up holding his daughter. "Hilya Bu' is his name."

"Eh, who's that Mommy?" Ana asked curiously when Nurul had held Hilya.

"Hello Aunt, I know, my name is Hilya. I'm Mas Al's sister, hhihi." Sahut Nurul giggles.

"How come there's no news when you're out?" Ana asked sadly. Ana's husband went out of the room so that two baby mothers can breastfeed more freely.

"There was something Na back then, so I didn't think of ngabarin. Sorry yes!" Nurul replied while busy breastfeeding Hilya.

"What's up?" Ask Marmi curious.

"Eemm, Mas Rahman accident ma'am'. So Nurul focused on the condition of Mas Rahman. In fact, Ms. Nita was late."

"Why is nduk accident?" Ask Marmi.

"Mum's car accident'. But thank God, it's recovering now."

"Alhamdulillah." Sahut Ana's. "Hilya dear, how many months have you been?"

"Six months of Aunt." Nurul replied while playing Hilya's hand that was still suckling.

"I'll get a gift in the car first!" Pamit Nita's.

"Oh yes Ma'am. All of you please have Nurul, ask Mas Rahman to bring it here!" nurul Sahut.

"okay!" Nita also moved from her seat and then out of the room.

"Where's Ma'am'?" Ask Nurul.

Before long, Nita entered with Rahman carrying a gift that had been prepared. Along with Ika who entered through the side door with Bu Marmi. Rahman came back out after handing over the gift Nurul had prepared.

"Assalamu'alaikum Maak Ika." Sapa Nurul while extending her hand to shake Ika.

"Wa'alaikumussalam." Answer it briefly. He then goes to Nurul and Nita. Ika did not like Nurul and Nita. Nurul. Because of her status as Bayu's ex-wife. For Ika, Nurul had taken Bayu from her. He who first knew and liked Bayu, but Bayu instead married Nurul. It's weird, but that's how it is.

"It's Na, a little bit of me." Said Nita while putting a gift wrapped neatly with wrapping paper near Ana who was still holding her baby.

"Repot Mbak Nita's that! Thanks Ma'am but." Ana answered happily.

Hilya has finished breastfeeding. Nurul leaves Hilya to Nita for a moment. He took the gift he had prepared.

"This is Na from Al! Al himself chose lhoo!" Nurul said, handing over a box wrapped in wrapping paper and a baby stroller.

"O Allah Ma'am, that's a lot!" Ana replied surprised.

"A snob!" grouse Ika. Ana glanced sharply at Ika.

"No Na, that's just Al asking. He said to his sister Aunty Ana, let his sister be cool." Honest Nurul.

"Oah! Thanks, Ma'am." Answer Ana warmly.

"Yes Na, you're the same." Sahut Nurul while returning to hold his little daughter.

The women were also swept away in the chatter of many things. They did not mind Ika's less familiar attitude.

Until one o'clock in the afternoon, Nita and Nurul and their families came home. Nita and Yudi are going to Sragen. Nurul and Rahman are going to Semarang for a few days.

They say goodbye to all. All seemed to not want to be left by Nurul and Al. But everything was different. Nurul and Al have to go with Rahman. Nita and Nurul finally split up in front of the house and waved each other.

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Two hours drive, Rahman and Nurul arrive at Fatimah's house. Al immediately played with Riko and Rindi. Hilya? He was carried by Fatimah. Rahman and Nurul choose to rest in his room.

"Maass," called Nurul as they were lying on the bed.

"Yes dear," replied Rahman while changing his sleeping position facing Nurul. "You go back to that, baby! I'm hugging you from behind!"

Nurul turned his body to Rahman. He fell asleep on Rahman's left arm. Rahman immediately hugged Nurul's waist and rubbed Nurul's flat stomach back.

"Tomorrow will we be on holiday?"

"So dong baby!" Rahman replied with a busy right hand removing the instant hijab Nurul was wearing.

"How many days is it?"

"Ten days. I've prepared everything! We leave tomorrow morning."

"Wasn't work?"

"I'm on three days off. Other, I'm monitoring the work from there!" Rahman began to put his chin into the niche of his wife's neck.

"Maass, gelii!" Nurul squirmed a little.

"Have you ever been on a boat, baby?"

"Yet Mas. Tomorrow's first time."

"Not yet?"

"Not yet Dear Rahman!" Nurul grabs Rahman's right hand and holds it in the chest and then kisses her.

"Aren't you seasick, honey?"

"I don't know, I haven't."

"Tomorrow on the boat first! Next time, in shaa Allah, I take a plane!"

Nurul. "Mas, what is Karimun Jawa like? Have you been there before?"

"Ever a few times."

"What's the place beautiful?"

"It must be a beautiful darling, because it's God's creation. Like you, one of God's most beautiful creations." Rahman kissed the niche of Nurul's neck.

"ROBES!"

"Haha.. I don't pinter if I told you to do a girl darling. So, that was honest!"

"Udah ah Mas, Nurul wants to sleep tight. Please build it up, Mas! Just a moment!!"

"Yes, sleep!"

Nurul immediately fell asleep in Rahman's arms. Rahman's right hand is still in Nurul's arms. He can't move much. Finally, Rahman fell asleep with Nurul.