The Wife (The Persecuted Wife)

Surprise

"Young Miss. I don't want to continue with the contract anymore. I want to go back to Indonesia" said Kara.

"I beg you, Kara. Stay a little while. Mom is sickly. If it changed the guards again, then it would be difficult to adapt. We're comfortable with you. You are loving, considerate and honest. I really don't want to let you go home."

"But my husband is lonely. Many times he asked me to go home" Kara said in mandarin mixed with English. Kara is not very fluent there, but she understands every word of the master.

"You ask me for whatever salary I will give you. My mother can no longer walk. He could only sit and lie down. I beg you, Kara. You are no longer a nanny, but our family. Help your brother" said Young Madam.

Kara nodded. "Alright, Mistress. I'll continue with the contract again."

Two more years Kara will be in Hong Kong. She left her lonely husband there. Elno and Kara have been through this. Two years will be very short.

Having news of Kara still wanting to work, Elno kept quiet. He no longer protests for free because Kara remains on his decision.

"This time I promise. After this contract, go straight home" said Kara.

"Can I forbid you? No, right?" elno Sahut.

"Just two more years, honey. Lady Gu is sick and I can't bear to leave her."

Elno nodded. "Yes. Its alright. It's fine there."

Elno waved at the phone screen, then disconnected the video call. He exhales tired in the sense of waiting for Kara's uncertain return. That was his promise too. The proof is that Kara didn't come home either.

"This time must have gone home" said Tedi.

"Come, Ted. It's just a promise Kara made" Elno said.

"Eight years Kara's gone. Waiting for two more years will not be too long" Ilmi said.

They were at Teddy's house. After work, Elno wants to spend time with her two best friends. It was unexpected that Kara called.

"I miss him. I often look at him from my phone. But it's still different. I want him by my side" Elno said.

"Patience, El. It's a test" Ilmi and Tedy said.

What to say if the beloved wife has decided her own will. Elno gets angry for free. Kara's far away. Elno's anger will only go into the right ear, then out of the left ear. All you have to do is accept.

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Kara and Elno's relationship is tenuous. Their communication is very rare. Elno no longer sends messages to his wife, but Kara is very hopeful.

Every face to face, Elno was always angry. In fact, the beloved husband did not accept Kara's decision. Lips say something different than his heart.

Elno gave in, but her heart did not accept. In one month they communicate only once. The relationship continued for several months until it did not feel like there was one more year left of Kara's employment contract.

"I'll be home next year" Kara said.

"Yes" answered Elno.

"Darling, are you busy? How's your job at the office?"

"Currently," said Elno lazily.

"I promise I'll go home. Don't be mad anymore."

"Don't promise anything uncertain. I'll believe you when you get home" said Elno.

Kara smiled. "This time must be home."

"First already. I hung up" said Elno, then disconnected the video call.

Kara folds her lips. His relationship with Elno has not improved. It was natural that her husband was angry from being repeatedly disappointed. Every time he said he would come home, Elno would be happy. However, Kara disappointed him. Even if Kara tells the truth, Elno won't believe it.

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Madam Gu's extended family was sad. For so long suffering pain, he has now passed away before the Creator. Complications of the disease suffered in recent years become the reason.

As a woman who was very close to him, Kara was very sad. Madam Gu was already like her own mother. His treatment of Kara was very good, including his daughter.

"Thank you for serving my mother" said Young Madam.

"It's my duty, Madam," said Kara.

"My mother gave you a legacy. Before he died, he told me."

Kara was shocked to hear that. "No, Madam. I don't deserve it."

"That's a lot," Kara said.

"I still want you here" said the Young Madam. "You go home first, after that come here not as a worker. I'll take care of your transfer papers."

"I have a family, Madam. My dream has been realized and this return I will enjoy it" said Kara.

Young Madam smiled. "Your husband is lucky to have you. Give me your address there. I'll send you a present. When don't forget me. Call often."

Kara smiled, then nodded. "Surely, Madam."

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The contract of employment is over. It is time for Kara to return to Indonesia. Meet the beloved husband who has been waiting there for a long time. Kara tried to contact Elno via video call. Long enough until her husband raised the call.

"I just finished my bath" said Elno.

Kara smiled. Her husband's hair was wet. "Darling, I'm going home."

"Yes," replied Elno flatly.

Usually Elno will be excited to hear the word home. But this time, Elno used to hear it.

"It's real" Kara said.

"I'll believe it when you get to the door."

"definitely. I'm going home. Wait for me."

Elno smiled faintly. "Yes. Already before. I'm going to dinner."

Video call disconnected. Kara is disappointed because she still wants to talk to Elno. How much Kara misses her husband and she can't wait to go home.

"A little while, honey. I'll be at our doorstep" Kara muttered.

Finally, Kara's entourage arrived safely in the homeland. About a hundred workers went home because their contracts and permits expired. Everyone is safe and ready to meet their families.

After checking all kinds of labor returns, then everyone can return to their homes.

"See you later" Kara said.

"We're gonna miss you, Kara" said a couple of girlfriends.

"Me too" said Kara.

Sweet partings up to one by one get into the taxi car. Kara came home without telling her husband, and the time was perfect as she arrived on Sunday. Elno will be at home at this time.

Kara activates the phone. He showed me the address of the new house that Elno had given. Cluster housing on Orchid road.

Forty minutes, the taxi arrived at the residential gate. Kara accidentally went down there to walk herself looking for her house number. He got out and paid money to the driver after helping out with his belongings.

Kara walked by dragging her two suitcases. He had to pass eight houses until he reached number A9. Kara smiles because her house is the same as Kara saw in the photo.

Kara walked up to the door. He wiped the building with his sweat. In the yard there are two cars. Kara smiled at that. Her husband was successful. Elno did not even say that she bought the four-wheeled vehicle.

Kara rang the bell a few times. I can't wait to meet Elno. No one opens the door. Kara rang the bell again. Sound from within. The lock is turned, then the door is opened.

"Who?"

"Darling! It's me" said Kara.

Elno gasp. "Kara!"

Kara nodded. "Yes, Honey. It's me." It's me."

Kara hugged her husband tightly. He shed haru tears. Ten years apart and they finally meet again.

"This is really you, Kara," said Elno.

Kara pulls away. "Look at me, honey. Your wife is back. I'm not lying, am I? I'm home for you."

"Who, El?"

Kara looked back. "Cari!"

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