BECOMING HONEY'S SISTER
BACK TO JAKARTA

Second week in the village. Finally Yumna and I were picked up by my mother-in-law's messenger. Actually, I'm not going to take Yumna because conditions are not possible. Maduku and the children of Ayu cannot accept my presence yet, but Yumna insists on wanting to come along. He did not want to separate again, when he knew his mother would leave for Jakarta, Yumna immediately asked to be invited.

Father and mother also no longer hold Yumna to remain in the village. They could not bear to separate us again, but this time I hope that Yumna does not come first. At least until the condition improves. But, not wanting to tell me what really happened, I finally had to bring Yumna despite not knowing how it would end.

"Be careful there Mil, don't forget to tell me when you've arrived." said father and mother. When we're leaving.

The two hour journey by land and forty-five minutes by air is so long. Along the way, I've reported to Ilham four times, but there was not a single message he replied to. Somehow when we got to the big house because now no one cares about me anymore.

At the airport, we were picked up by our mother-in-law. My hope is that he can take her home and reconcile me and Ilham. But unfortunately I had to fly abroad to take care of her business. He took the time to meet me at the airport before he left to provide support.

"You can't give up easily Mil. Inspiration is so the character. He doesn't like to be disappointed. Ayu loses the attention of Ilham because Ayu disappointed him. There are words of Inspiration that he denies, plus his attitude that over time increasingly possessive.

But I believe you can regain the heart of Inspiration. Especially now that you are pregnant with her son Ilham. So don't give up. I've always supported you!" mom hugged me tightly before we split up. "Mom hope, upon returning from this business trip, to get some happy news from you. That's you guys back together!"

Duh, why do you have to have a travel agenda when I need it. If I knew I was going to face it all by myself, I'd better step back from my return. Cause I'm not really ready to face this on my own.

I do not understand the character of Ilham because the interaction between us is still very limited. Plus a lot of problems that make us more distant. But yesterday I had no choice but to go home to meet Yumna.

That is one of the importance of knowing the character of our prospective partner. To avoid things like this.

"Mi, how are we now?" asked Yumna, who was sitting in the waiting chair.

"We're going home now!" I said. Then take Yumna up to the car provided by mother to drive us home. Along the way, I tried to strengthen myself, at least now there was a pair of Yumna eyes that would see everything. He must know that his mother is strong and tough even though she is actually a shriek.

***

Arriving in front of the big house, it feels creepy. Not because of horror, but I don't know how the people inside will respond. If they refuse or even kick us out, I have to go where I take Yumna.

The door was opened by mbok Asih. The woman hugged me, then turned to take my cloth bag.

"Come on, come on in." take Asih. When I saw him standing at the door.

I walked slowly into the big house. Trying to be as habitual as possible. The first person I met was Ayu and her children. They were completely oblivious to my arrival. Even when they did not look back, it was as if Yumna and I were not here.

"That's the new family, Umi?" ask Yumna, ceplas-ceplos. I nodded, smiling. Wanted to introduce her, but no one seemed to be responding.

***

At six in the morning. All breakfast dishes are on the dining table. I was about to head to the room, calling Yumna to join the dining table immediately before the others came. But, not far from the dining table, I passed by Ilham mas. It was the first time we met after two weeks apart. Ever since I came, he hasn't been back, probably still busy with his work.

"Assalamualaikum mas." I said, extending a hand. "Want breakfast now?" I asked, mince words when my hand was ignored. The man did not answer. His attitude was as cold as his wife and children. "Mas!" call me, in a loud voice. "I know you're angry, but at least talk. Don't be quiet like this, it's so excruciating!" I was so emotional, I almost cried. Tired of being silenced like this.

"You yourself left without my permission. Is that good? Do you know what the rules are for a wife to travel? If anything happens to you how? Who is responsible? Me!" tehur mas Ilham.

"Yes I know I was wrong. But do you understand my heart? I really miss my daughter."

"I told you I'd take you. But wait until Ayu is healed first. Is it hard to wait a minute? It's the same, right? You will also meet later without having to look for problems!"

"Mas doesn't fuss, so it's easy to talk!"

"So you don't think I understand your heart? Don't care about you? If you don't care, I won't offer to take you home, Mila. That's your name that can't understand your husband. Or maybe I don't mean anything to you? It's only your daughter you think about. What about my baby? How's Mila? You know not the danger of getting pregnant young traveling on a plane? Don't know, do you?"

Why is the problem spreading everywhere? Again I was shown another character from Ilham mas that I did not know before. It turned out to be true said his mother, Ilham mas the type of man who does not like to be denied and disappointed. Once that happens it will be difficult for him to apologize even though I have repeatedly apologized.

"alright. It seems pointless to explain everything. I honestly can't stand being left like this. Now it's up to you, I'm already here, if you can't take me back, that's okay. I'm going back to the village." I said.

I think arguing with the type of human who does not want to be denied will only waste energy.

"Let's talk, after the baby you're born with!" tehur mas Ilham.

Innalady. I think my body is really weak. I was really caught between two humans with strange characters.

So, they're going to stop me here, but by ignoring my existence. It was the same that they would torture me slowly. I can only smile. He is absolutely perfect punishing as well as torturing my inner self!