An Unassumed Son-in-law
The love of Gabriel and Nandini

"It's good that you have such thoughts. You should have done that a long time ago. Now you've been 6 months in this house but your attitude is like a queen. Why are we sober now."

"Mama will talk to art and tell them not to take care of your needs. Mama will see the evidence of your words. And remember, don't complain anymore with Gabriel. If Gabriel sees you doing laundry, cooking or you're doing your chores as a wife. Make a reason Gabriel can accept. Don't involve Mama anymore. Later it is thought that Mama has been evil with you."

The words of the in-laws were still ringing in Nandini's ears. As he lay on the side of the bed, he turned his back on Gabriel.

There was no power or strength for Nandini to be able to go against the words of the in-laws.

He tried to explain it to the in-laws. Why didn't he do what his mother-in-law told him to do. Because Gabriel himself had already explained to himself that he would not be allowed to perform the tasks of the work. Because the work of taking care of the house from a until z has been taken care of and submitted to the art.

But what can be said if the in-laws turned out to still intimidate him to be able to provide evidence if Nandini is a good wife

Because I don't want to argue with my mother-in-law. Nandini will prove if she can do what the mother-in-law told her to do.

And that night, Nandini was thinking about what he would do tomorrow morning.

Maybe after he had done the morning prayer he would go to the kitchen to make breakfast for the husband.

But what he'll do tomorrow. There's no way he's just cooking breakfast for Gabriel.

Many other family members sit at the table.

Thinking about it made Nandini dizzy.

When he was thinking about what menu he would make tomorrow. A burly hand coiled up on his stomach.

Who else if not Gabriel.

That night Gabriel only wore long training pants and did not wear a top shirt. He also spread his body on the side of Nandini and clutched the body of the wife from behind so tightly.

Until so tight, making Gabriel's body attached perfectly from behind in Nandini's body.

"I know you haven't slept, baby. What are you thinking? You seem to be thinking about something? gabriel whispered right at the nape of his wife.

Feeling a little amused by the breath and also the soft voice of Gabriel's voice in his nape. It made Nandini unable to bear to turn around and look at the man she loved so much.

"What's the matter, my dear? Tell me what you think. Share with me anything." said Gabriel, who was always worried about his wife.

"There's nothing what Mas. There is only a little problem about work in the office. " Nandini is lying.

Right now he is thinking about what he will do tomorrow.

"What's the problem is weight. You just stop working."

"No, not now. If I don't work. I will get bored at home. I can't be like that."

"But promise yes. If you are pregnant. You'll stop working."

"Yes I promise." answered Nandini obediently.

"How are you doing in the village? Are they all okay. Sorry, I'm not communicating with my in-laws. But tomorrow I'll call them."

"Thank you for remembering your father and mother in the village. They're all fine. Yesterday I sent money for their needs. You know my two sisters are still in school. My mom and dad are healthy too. As usual they still farm in the village."

"Thank God. How about we go to your hometown sometime. From Jakarta we are road trip to your hometown. I will find time to visit my mother and in-laws." said Gabriel who at that time crossed the idea to take Nandini home.

"That's a good plan, Mommy. I agree." said Nandini immediately enthusiastic and cheerful.

Then he put both his hands around Gabriel's neck.

Seeing Nandini's perfect smile became a joy in itself for Gabriel.

"I'm happy to see you smile like that. Nandini, sometimes I'm afraid I can't make you happy. Because I know, what my family's attitude is toward you."

When Gabriel talked about his family. Nandini's face was smiling. Now it's changed a little.

But Nandini tried to cover it all up. He knew what he felt was not revealed to his husband.

"Mas, as long as Mas El stays with me and is there for me. I'll be strong. The only person who makes me strong to stay in this house with Mas is just because of Mas El too. Who always defended me. I can only say thank you. It's always there for me. I don't care how the Mas family thinks of me. What is important to me is Mas El's attitude." explained Nandini staring with an intense look at the husband.