Tyranny Mother-in-Law

Without Mother's Blessing

"Mom, until any time, I will never bless your relationship with that girl!" Said Mirna firmly and full of anger.

"Mom, why didn't you give Niken a chance? I love her, Mom. She's the girl of my choice, who's going to be with my life. I'm going to marry her, Mom. I asked mom to bless our relationship." Bima pleaded while kneeling at her mother's feet.

"Squeals! I don't want to have a daughter-in-law like her!" Point Mirna at Niken who just stood glued.

"He doesn't deserve to be in our family!" Said Mirna, the mother of Bima with a ketus.

Niken's heart ached to hear the words of his future father-in-law. Niken closed his eyes, his heart just wanted to retreat like the words of his future father-in-law.

"Mom, I love Niken. How I married without loving."

"Mom has chosen Rima. And she's the girl that suits you, for our family. We have to think about the seedlings of weights that are in accordance with the degree of our family. He's not from a family equal to ours." Said Mirna firmly without looking at Bima.

"Easy, Mom. Right now we are in people's place, don't get angry like this. Bima is an adult, and has the right to choose her life partner." Mr. Widodo calmed his wife who was angry at her son.

Bima deliberately invited Niken to meet his parents at his cousin's wedding in Jakarta. Bima did not expect, his mother would be angry and refused the girl of his choice.

Bima guided Niken to sit on a chair and gave her a glass of mineral water to drink.

"Mas, we'd better clear it all up. I'm not comfortable if we get married, without your mother's blessing." Say Niken while sipping until the mineral water runs out.

Bima looked at Niken, then shook her head.

"You see that? You agree with me. After all, we've been in a relationship for over three years. I have set my heart on marrying you. And I promised your mother and sister I'd marry you. I love you, Niken." Said Bima in a serious tone.

"But, though,... Look at! Your mother doesn't agree at all. Married without mother's blessing it's not a blessing, Mas!" Niken replied Bima's words were no less serious.

"But Niken, with or without my mother's blessing, I will still marry you! I promise I will always look after, love you, be loyal, and take your side, even if I act like that to you. I am not a child who always obeys the will of parents! I have the right to choose my own life companion. And I chose you, Niken." Bima looked at the clingy Niken.

"Marry me, Niken!"

Now, Bima knelt down and clasped Niken's fingers tightly.

Niken who was sitting could only look down at Bima, trying to find a gap to reject him.

However, during this time, Bima was always good, not only to him, but also to his family.

Bima bright light came to the house and asked her mother to be serious and marry Niken. Bima also contacted, Sister Niken who is in Kalimantan, asking for permission to marry Niken.

All the seriousness of Bima, made his heart melt, but, the reality of Mirna's mother, Bima's mother who did not like it, made his heart waver and upset.

Being married without the mother's blessing is not a blessing to the marriage. Niken this time can not answer Bima's request.

*

"You love her?" Ask Ms. Lusi, mother of Niken while stroking her daughter's hair gently.

"I love her, Mom. But, her mother doesn't approve of us." Niken's tears began to flow from the corner of her eyes.

"You have grown up, can choose for yourself what is best for you. I will support whatever your decision is. And I pray you can live well whatever your choice is."

Niken straightened her back, which had originally fallen leaning on her mother's thigh, now, sat down and looked at the mother.

"Niken's confused."

"You need time. Think first, pray, ask God for the best for you. And speak well with Bima. I will always pray for you guys the best."

"Mom bless us?" Ask Niken.

Susi's mother nodded with a smile.

"Mom always bless and support you. Bima seems kind and responsible. Even he dared to call your brother and ask you directly. Different from your previous lover. But, you just think about it. No need to rush. I'm sure Bima can understand your choice as well."

Niken hugged her mother. Comfortable and safe in his mother's arms.

After a month of hard thinking, finally Niken steadily chose Bima. Niken is willing to accept Bima's proposal, and accept Bima's marriage invitation.

Their marriage was also held in a simple manner at Niken's house. Invite only coworkers, and close family.

Niken's father is gone, so the eldest brother of his father who eventually became his guardian.

After Bima and Niken got married, they lived in a rented house in downtown Jakarta, which was close to where they worked.

Niken decided to quit his workplace, which was long because of company regulations, husband and wife should not work one office.

Their marriage is now almost a year old. They live happily through marriage, although there is no sign of pregnancy from Niken.

They enjoy every bit of togetherness, and live in a simple, but comfortable, rented house.

Finally Bima got a promotion from the company in the form of promotion. However, placement in Yogyakarta.

Bima's hometown and family.

Bima had a discussion with Niken before she accepted the job from the company.

"What do you think, if we move to Yogya?" Ask Bima.

Niken frowned looking at Bima. He stopped routine activities to clean his face before going to bed.

"Yogya?" Ask Niken.

Bima nodded as she grabbed Niken's fingers. Bima knelt in front of Niken who was sitting in the dressing chair while holding his wife's hand.

"I got a promotion to head branch in Yogya. For the issue of salary, according to the salary in Jakarta." Bima Say.

Niken speechless.

"I knew. That's why I want to discuss with you before accepting this job. If you mind, I'll stay here with my current position." Bima continued while sighing deeply.

However, Niken knows, Bima has long hoped to rise from his position in order to have a brilliant career and also a much better income than the current one.

Niken was silent. And that night he was silent until the morning changed.

Last night they slept, without a kiss good night as usual. Niken was silent. And Bima who has understood Niken, let it be. Because usually Niken takes time to think about it all.

Last night Niken thought about all, and all the possibilities that would happen.

"Mas, I'll let you take the job." Say Niken while they are having breakfast before leaving for work.

Bima put the bread on the table and looked at Niken in disbelief.

"You sure?" Ask Bima.

"Yes. For your career and our future. I'm sure if Mas's career goes up, it'll be good for the future of our family." Niken answered with a smile.

"But, maybe for a while, we stayed at my house first, before we got a place to live there. Do you mind?"

"Yes. But promise for a while! You know, my mom doesn't like me. How can I stay there for so long?" Tweet Niken while a manyun.

"Kan, it's just the mom who doesn't like it. There are still fathers, Gods, and Serunis. Everybody likes you. Why afraid?" Sahut Bima while looking at his wife's chin.

"But your mother is terrible to look at me. As if I'd taken his favorite son." Fizz Niken.

Bima shifted her seat closer towards Niken.

"I'm more afraid if you're mad at me, then lock the door and let me sleep on the couch all night while eating mosquito favors." Sahut Bima while putting both hands on his wife's shoulder and looking at her fixedly.

"Ah, dreadlocks!"

"Really! I'm afraid you'll get angry, keep leaving me or tell me to sleep outside. I love you, Niken. Really!" Bima convinced Niken.

Niken smiled amusedly looking at Bima's cute face while trying to convince herself.

"Yes. You just take the job. I concur. Let me take care of my resignation at the office." Said Niken while smiling at Bima.

Bima looked at Niken as if in disbelief.

Niken nodded.

"Thank you, honey! I did not choose the wrong wife. I'm so lucky to have you." Bima said while hugging and kissing his wife with happiness.

"Ahhhhh... Difficult already! It'll be a mess again my makeup!" Niken nagged while pushing Bima's body.

"What, if we don't have to work, and spend the day just the two." Bima Goda.

"Huh? Oh wow! Done his breakfast. We'll be late." Shouted Niken while glancing towards her watch.