BECOMING HONEY'S SISTER
TALK TO MOM

One by one, Ayu's friends came to swipe when they found out that he was in the hospital. In honor of his guests, I made drinks and snacks that I served directly at the request of mbak Ayu.

"Not even a month to have a honey sister, you've been in the hospital like this. It's heavy, huh, Yu? Especially if his mad sister is like Mila. It looks plain and simple, but if rivaled with you there is still a chance of losing you, Yu." suddenly one of Ayu's friends chattered. I who was in the middle of them would be stiff, suddenly a target of gunfire.

"Me and Mila are not competing for anything" Ayu replied. "Well, isn't it Mil?" he glanced at me.

"Yes" I replied, nodding my head.

"In the mouth it is definitely said it is not, but if in the heart, who knows. Everyone also knows who Ilham is and you are behind him. Would definitely be tempted to be the number one mistress." Connect the others.

Astagfirullah. I actually wanted to answer, but Ayu held back by holding my hand. He signaled me not to be provoked.

"I'm sure it's the same Mila. She's the honey sister I chose myself. God willing Mila will be the best partner. There's nothing we need to fight. He knew how to be fair to his two wives. Besides Mila promised to look after me, she wouldn't mess around behind me. Is it Mil?" again Ayu glanced at me.

Just like the buffalo that shuffled his nose, I just agree-agree what was said by mbak Ayu. At least I'm relieved because he didn't drop like his friends. Even he defended me.

"Yahhh, if I did, Yu still, would not easily believe in honey alone. Because sometimes, people we think of as honey turn out to be poison!" firmly his friend mbak Ayu again. "After all, Yu, today whose name is polygamy is not really because of sharia, sometimes used as a shortcut by young women to get rich suddenly. Wellhh if the way hinanya be a actor, the way syar'i ya become a second wife." his friend chuckled.

"You're not going to be like that, are you, Mil?" mbak Ayu looked back at me.

I shook my head. In order to be immediately allowed to leave this place because in fact my I have been very hot to hear the uncivilized accusations. Why are those who are educated and rich but even as if they do not have adab. Even if they suspect I'm like that, they shouldn't be insinuating right in front of me to the point that I can't say anything.

Honestly, there is something that worries me, which is Ayu. What if he gets influenced by his friends' words and comes back thinking that I can be that bad too? Though there is no such intention at all, especially to get rid of mbak Ayu. I know myself enough. After all, I have also learned a little bit about polygamy. A second marriage cannot destroy the first marriage. Understand also how the magnitude of sin destroys the household of others.

***

Ayu and her friends are still gathered in the garden behind the house. When my mother-in-law came. Actually I want to tell Mbak Ayu about the arrival of the mother, but mother forbid, instead invite to my room.

"Do you know everything, Mil?" ask mother.

"Yes Mom." I said

"Then how do you respond?"

"Hmm, actually I have a request ma'am."

"What?"

"Mbak Ayu is so eager to be the best wife for Ilham. Can we help Ayu make that happen?"

"meaning?"

"So you think that mom is also burdening Ayu?"

"Not so, Mom. I mean, we don't have to reveal the incriminating things about Ayu."

"You think too much about Ayu, Mil. Then what about you?"

"What's Mom?"

"If Ayu wants to be the best wife for Inspiration, what about you? Don't want to be the best wife for Ilham?"

"Yes to dong, Mom. But ...."

"But what? Mil, can I know. Have you loved Inspiration?"

Getting such a question, my cheek suddenly felt hot. I became like a girl who had just been proposed by the man she loved, then asked for answers in front of the crowd.

"Not to be shy. Just answer. I told you to think of mom as your own mother." said Mom.

I nodded, though still lowered my head.

"Alhamdulillah. I'm really happy, Mil and I hope your marriage and Inspiration soon have the adhesive."

"Adhesive?"

"Yes. You guys have a baby." Soon."

I was embarrassed again. Ahhh why now mom even talked about me, but I want to find a solution to the problem mbak Ayu.

"Sometimes we have to think of ourselves, too, Mil. Being happy for yourself is also important. You are now also the wife of Ilham, you are also entitled to Inspiration."

"Yes Mom. But what I want to discuss here is Mbak Ayu. Do you love her?"

"Darling .. but it seems to love you more."

"Sound mother. Don't talk like that, how about I hear you?"

"Feelings can't be lied to, Mil. I understand how both mother's daughters-in-law even though she just knew you. Ayu can take refuge behind her pain. But still, he should not menzolimi others on the grounds of his health because he can actually control everything. Now, Ayu still finds people who might add to her illness. Mila, you can help Ayu, but don't drown yourself. No matter what you do, there is no need to sacrifice too much. Remember your own happiness too!"

A lot of stuff my mom gave me. So that I keep putting my own happiness forward. Actually I am very grateful to have in-laws like mothers who accept me as I am even though our social status is very different. But this may be one of the sustenances that God has given me, twice to have in-laws and both very loving. It's just that, I want my mother to still tend her affection to mbak Ayu because I realize between the two of them there is actually a small gap, but mbak Ayu has first become a friend of his son's life. Not to mention plus mbak Ayu has given five grandchildren to Mother.