Under the Hugs of the Colonial Army

Episode 7 of the Meeting of the Wives

The Colonial Army left the yard of Raden Sri's house. His heart was very happy after knowing directly his love was reciprocated. After the departure of the army, Raden Sri returned to the house, tonight bi Iyem will go home at night. Raden Sri tidied the plates and glasses on the table and carried them to the back.

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On a morning that ce rah, the residence of aden Sri, the golden yellow kebaya worn, he wanted to attend the meeting of the Wife of Sedar after almost a week of vacuum. Raden Sri occasionally saw himself behind the mirror tidying the cloth wrapped around his body, tidying his hair carefully, then took a red rose tucked in the side of his bun. The door of the room was knocked by someone, Raden Sri walked up to open the door. It was unexpected that Nyai Dasimah was already in his house again.

“ Where are you going Sri?”

“I have an organization meeting.”

“This once you can go out freely Sri. After that you can't do it again. You are still on the edge,” explains Nyai Dasimah.

“Until when will I be boarded? Didn't I refuse Prince Arya's proposal? Father said he would make me a spinster if I refused him again,” Sri said.

“ You are wrong Sri. The decision of yesterday's proposal made. You will still be betrothed by Prince Arya. It has been determined the date of her wedding kaping tilu Thursday Sri. Nyai Dasimah.

“Why did you make your own decision, and that means in 4 days I will be made a wife by Prince Arya?” ask Sri.

“ Yes, I have taken care of everything Sri, the invitation has been distributed to your friends. So stop continuing to rebel Sri.” said Nyai Dasimah

“ Ma'am, I don't like being forced, I don't like being polygamous, and I don't like Prince Arya either whose eyes are always pretty looking at women.”Sri Clearly.

“Sri, from now on you have to get used to liking that dislike.” said Nyai Dasimah.

His lips began to tremble with anger and sadness, drop by drop his tears fell, the glare of Sri Utami's eyes still looked at Nyai Dasimah, making him pity who then embraced it. An unstoppable cry again spilled on Nyai Dasimah who did not stop stroking his back.

“Have my son Sri.  I was also trapped in Sri's polygamy.  I want to get out of this circle. But I'm helpless, I see you like I saw my youth Sri. And I don't want Sri, you're the same fate as me. Now follow the wishes of the father first, then we will think about how. Well, you don't have any plans with the organization today?” nyai Dasimah said as she let go of her embrace.

Sri Utami nodded her head, tears were wiped on both cheeks. Nyi Dasimah tidied up his bun Sri Utami and the flower that almost fell.

“Hare go, before you see him.” Nyai Dasimah.

Sri Utami then kissed the back of her hand, saying goodbye from her room. When in front of the door Sri met with bi Iyem, his eyes were fixed to the neck of bi Iyem which was a lot of red-red color. Sri Utami as a modern woman knows very well about such things even though she has never experienced them.

“Bi Iyem, why did auntie let the man act at will to aunt?” ask Sri Utami.

“Means Nyi?”

Sri pointed to the neck of bi Iyem who had a red mark, bi Iyem realized it immediately because of the shame he hid it with both hands. Sri walked to the front of her house with a long sigh, then she turned around again stopping bi Iyem who was about to go to the kitchen.

“Bi, do not be weak to men.  Auntie don't be easily seduced by him.” Sir Utari.

Then he passed, came out of his house and boarded his waiting room earlier. Delaman was driven by the Ujang to the building of the association of the Wife of Sedar.

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“Hmm... This organization has been running for almost 5 years from being inaugurated, but I am still not satisfied with our struggle.  We are an organization that is religiously neutral and built for educated women and from the common people. Looking at the current issue, we should start plunging into politics.”

“ Does that mean this organization will become a political organization bu?” ask Sri Utami

“Not Sri, this organization is still a women's organization, but you as a member must plunge into politics, so that our voices are heard more. Then someone must represent the voice of women in parliament. So that our rights can be fought.” Clearly Suwarni Pringgodigdo with steady.

“Well, for the development of the organization of the Conscious Wife, I need input from colleagues!” suwarni.

“ I bu, maybe it's good we make a commission in this organization.” Soendari

“I agree too, and our struggle should also continue to activate our magazine.” Added Ratna.

“Well then the commission will be formed?” ask Suorung.

“I propose a large commission for schools, considering many women among the people who are not good at reading, can not speak Dutch, besides that we can also teach skills to women.” Sri Utami's.

“Oke good, proposal from Sri Utami.”

“In my opinion it is also necessary that we pay attention to women workers, considering that there are still many who act discriminatively against women.” Amirah.

“Oke, suggestions from colleagues, please sign Sulastri! Well now I want to inquire about the management of the magazine Sedar.” Speaker Chairman.

“I am willing to be a journalist in the magazine of Sedar, if bu Suwurih allow.” Sri utami proposed to her.

“Alright, can Sri. But will this not interfere with your activities that will soon be married?” ask Suorung.

“It seems like nothing will change ma'am, let alone me marry a guy who likes polygamy, I have a lot of time myself.” Sri Utami

Everyone in the room smiled at Sri Utami, who was very worried, the average member was married.

“Hem, Sri in the end you stuck with it too.” Said bu Suwulih.

“ I cannot oppose God's will ma'am,” Sri Utami replied as she let out a gentle smile.

“Yes you're right, God rules everything, we just plan. Well, this meeting is like enough. Please fill in by yourself want to occupy a position in which commission. I'll approve it.” Close the Chairman of the meeting.

Everyone writes the commission he wants to choose in the written board that has been provided by the secretary of the Wife of Sedar.  Sri Utami has chosen steadily to be a journalist at Sedar Magazine, and he will participate in teaching Dutch. When it was over, everyone got out of the building. Sri Utami also went out together with her best friend Soendari while talking. But from a distance there are already waiting for Sri Utami to meet.

“Sri, it looks like your girlfriend is waiting for you, don't make her wait, uh don't get caught the same ma'am Suwarni. You'll get her nagging.” Goda Soendari as she passed away from Sri. Sri looked towards the colonial soldier who was sitting looking at him.

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