1 METER OF FOOT
THE WORDS OF YOUR MOTHER

Mu'idah's mother, Shanum's mother-in-law, came out of Shanum's house. He nagged himself indistinctly while continuing to walk to his house.

"Ko's daughter-in-law isn't good at giving a grandchild! I also want to take grandchildren from my sons! You barren Shanum, you fool!"

There were two mothers who passed by Mu'idah's mother. Then they tried to rebuke him.

"Mother Mu'idah why? Ko grumbled to himself while walking."

"Eh Maemunah's mother, Maesaroh's mother. That's you Mom. I was upset with my son-in-law Shanum. He has been married to my son Imran for a long time. But not pregnant either!"

"Pregnant is God's gift, ma'am. Don't be that mother. Poor Nak Shanumnya."

Maesaroh's mother responded to Maemunah's mother's words. "It is a gift from God, Mom. But if Shanum's barren, she won't be able to get pregnant either."

Mu'idah's mother immediately confirmed Maesaroh's mother's words. "Well! That's what I mean."

Maemunah's mother tried to remind Mu'idah's mother. "Istighfar Ma'am. Don't be like that. Don't be a bad-hearted in-law. God will be angry. I'd better pray Shanum will have children soon."

"Get Shanum! Huh! Oh wow! I'd better find another woman for my son Imran. Let Imran divorce Shanum and marry the woman of my choice."

"Astaghfirullah" said Maemunah's mother and Maesaroh's mother simultaneously.

"Although barren. But mother don't be like that same daughter-in-law herself. I will be able to do it Mom!"

"That's the quality of me! Why are you two so bothered. At least I can get grandchildren from my sons! Humpt!"

Mu'idah's mother seemed to heed the advice of Maesaroh's mother and Maemunah's mother. He immediately sauntered away with his bow from in front of Maesaroh's mother and Maemunah's mother.

All Maesaroh's mother and Maemunah's mother could do was stand out while rubbing her chest. After that, the two of them chose to continue their footsteps again to go to their destination.

While someone daritadi accidentally heard the words of Mu'idah's mother to Maesaroh's mother and Maemunah's mother. He immediately rushed to Shanum's house.

"Assalamu'alaikum."

Shanum heard that a guest was coming to his house. He immediately went out of the house. "Wa'alaikumussalam's chat. Dyah. Let's go in."

It turned out that the one who came to Shanum's house was Dyah. His own brother-in-law.

"What's the matter Dyah?"

Not answering. He asked Shanum. "Is Madam Shanum okay?"

Shanum showed his confused face while smiling faintly. "What does Dyah mean? Is it okay?"

"So Dyah heard it himself. I'm angry again 'the same mother."

Dyah was really very sorry for the sister-in-law who was always hurt by her mother.

Shanum tried hard. "It's okay. It is wrong Mbak ko Dyah who has not been able to give a child to mas Imran."

"But all that is not the fault. Pregnancy is a gift from God, Mother!"

"Know. But has Ma'am's voice ever been heard by Mother, Dyah?"

"Explaining to those who hate us is useless. Because in his brain we've been judged badly by him. Just make me tired."

“Nothing happens on earth and (not) to yourself but it is written in the book (al-Lauhul mahfuzh) before We created it. Verily such is easy for Allah” (QS al-Hadiid:22).

"This is a reward field for Mbak, Dyah. Although it is difficult and painful. If you can get through it. You are sure your degree will be lifted by Allah."

Dyah is good in nature. Shanum was married to Imran. Dyah never once hated or had any bad thoughts at all to Shanum. That is what makes Shanum feel calm in the husband's family. Because there is a Dyah in it.

Shanum could only smile in response to Dyah's words. And Dyah as a sister-in-law who really understand how the nature of Shanum always pray. Hopefully the nature of his older brother and his biological mother can change as usual.

"I'm sorry Dyah ya Ma'am. Who was pregnant earlier than Mommy."

Shanum laughs. "You're talking about what Dyah is. You said that pregnancy was from God."

Dyah could only faintly smile at the sound of the laughter of the sister-in-law. Dyah knew very well that behind the laughter of the brother-in-law there was a gaping wound in his heart. Because Dyah could see clearly in his eyes.

After a short chat with Shanum. Dyah decided to go back to her mother's house.

Since Dyah got married. Dyah does not live with her mother. Instead, join the husband who is only about twenty minutes from the mother's house.

"Mothers. Can we talk."

Mu'idah's mother who was busy cutting long beans immediately responded to the princess' words. "Hm! What's up?"

Dyah then sat in front of the mother while helping to cut vegetables done by the mother.

"Mother don't be rude to Shanum. Poor her Mom. How can Ms Shanum get pregnant if you always stress her out and have a lot of thoughts."

Mu'idah's mother stopped her cutting motion. "Did he complain to you! Is he trying to pit your sheep against Mom!"

Dyah shook his head. "No! But Dyah saw and heard it for himself."

Mu'idah's mother chose to continue her activities and did not want to respond to Dyah.

"Mom. Just once do not interfere in the affairs of the household of Imran and mbak Shanum. If they are not blessed the child is their business with Allah. Do not add to them the burden. Especially to Shanum."

"You're a kid. Better just shut up and don't try to advise Mom. Just focus on your pregnancy. Because I don't want anything to happen to Mom's future grandchildren!"

Mu'idah's mother chose to walk away from the presence of Dyah and no longer wanted to continue their conversation.

Dyah looked sadly at the attitude of the mother who was always like that if she spoke with him.

Evening arrived. It was time for Imran to come home from work. Shanum had been waiting for him since. And when I saw Imran coming. Shanum immediately shook Imran's hand obediently.

"Mas must be tired. Want Shanum to make something?"

"Head is dizzy. Please massage for a moment."

Shanum swiftly massaged Imran's head with great respect.

"It could be a little harder no matter what! Weak to be a wife!"

Shanum tried to strengthen his massage even more. And while busy massaging. Shanum just remembered that he was filling the bathtub.

Shanum of course immediately rushed into the bathroom to turn off the water faucet. That of course made Imran become curious and follow Shanum's footsteps.

"Based on a stupid wife! Already know is filling the water instead left behind. It is worth paying water every month always swells. Because you're careless and can't save money!"

Trying to hold back tears so as not to spill. Shanum can only look down when scolded by her husband. Imran prefers to pass into the room leaving Shanum alone in front of the bathroom.

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...~TBC~...