BEING THE WIFE OF HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW
CHAPTER 11. DON'T FORGET YOUR STATUS
That night the clock had shown at eleven o'clock in the evening but Rama had not yet returned home. More nervous because it is not usual for the man to come home this late. Moreover, this afternoon he got the news if they almost lost the project with a large enough profit but fortunately the grandfather could convince investors from abroad so they remain willing to cooperate the company of Grandpa Bimo.
Kian know the thing that makes them almost lost the project is because of the work this morning. He apologized to his grandfather again. The old man continued to convince Kian that it was not his fault and just an accident but in reality Kian still felt guilty.
The girl was standing in the doorway that she accidentally opened. His gaze was fixed at the front of the gate where there was still a guard there. Every now and then he sat down on the sofa, then walked back and forth while glancing towards the clock on the wall and occasionally he continued to stand staring out.
"Where are you, Mas? Why are you not home at this hour?" say Kian in the heart.
"Son.." Someone's voice interrupted him and made Kian turn his face.
"Grandfather Bimo," Kian replied with a smile.
"What are you doing? Why isn't the clock sleeping?"
"I.. I was waiting for Mas Rama to come, Kek," replied Kian with a face that blushed in embarrassment. He walked over to his grandfather and sat on the sofa with him.
"Had Rama not come home yet?" ask the Grandpa. Kian shook his head.
Grandpa Bimo rubbed his chin as if he was thinking.
"But what grandfather knew this afternoon he had permission to go home quickly from the office. He even went home first from Grandpa."
"Yes Cake?"
"Yes. Where did he go, huh? Didn't he call you before and tell you where he is now or where he's going?"
"Mas Rama doesn't have my mobile number" replied Kian.
"God. Are you kidding me, Lian? He's your husband. How could you not know each other's cell phone numbers?" asked Grandpa Bimo and Kian just looked down.
It was two days after the grandchildren got married but they were still strangers. Let alone greet each other affectionately, or even intend to have offspring. Because in reality exchanging mobile numbers alone they do not do.
But there is one thing that can still make the grandfather grateful and breathe a sigh of relief, namely the granddaughter-in-law who worries about the existence of her husband. For Grandpa Bimo it was a good start. Bimo's grandfather believes that Lian is trying to be a good wife for her grandson. And the grandfather hopes that with this worry and anxiety can make their marriage initially without love can continue with love and happiness.
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Elsewhere, precisely at a nightclub, Rama was sitting casually. A glass of alcoholic drink he held in his hand and occasionally gulped it down to the toilet. His mind drifted to a time where he was having a meeting with foreign investors that made them almost lose a huge profit.
Actually it was not because of the file that was splashed by Kian that made the meeting a plot, but throughout the meeting Rama's mind could not focus at all. The mood that was feeling very upset about the behavior of the wife made her always daydream in the middle of the meeting. Strange indeed, because usually he can always control his own emotions but why now can not.
Rama frowned when he saw his brother-in-law struggling spoiled on the arm of a man who looked disheveled. Not to mention that the girl rested her head on her chest and they kissed each other.
Rama thought for a moment whether he should approach them and stop the activities of his sister-in-law or he should just ignore it considering he just did not care about his own wife. Why should he care about his wife's family.
Finally the man decided to stay in his place and not interfere. But even so, his eyes still looked towards the crowd who were laughing loudly.
"Hmm, so this is the family Grandpa always prides himself on. A truly shameless family. His brother is holy-souled while his sister I think he is no longer holy. And damn it I have to be in a relationship with this family because of grandpa. It sucks!" grumbled Rama in heart. And after gulping down the drink he had ordered, Rama finally left the club that night.
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A few moments later, the sound of a car came into the yard. Immediately, Kian glanced and ran towards the door. Grandpa was sitting quietly on the sofa.
"Mas" said Kian as the man entered the house. Kian's hand that stuck forward was about to kiss the back of the husband's hand in fact can only reach the wind. Rama continued to walk regardless of Kian's hand even he did not pay attention to the wife in front of him. And the incident was not separated from the eyes of old grandfather Bimo.
Rama walked up to his grandfather and kissed the back of his hand.
"Where are you from?" ask the Grandpa.
"I…. I just took a walk for a while" replied Rama.
"Walk? Until late at night like this?"
"Yes, it's usually like this too, right?" Answer Rama.
"Yes. It's usually like this. It has become your habit if there is a problem always just walk around until night. But now you're not like you used to be. You're already married. And you see?" said Grandpa Bimo pointing towards Kian who was walking towards them.
"Since this afternoon your wife has been waiting for you. He's worried, he's nervous because you haven't come yet." Rama glanced sharply at Kian. There was no remorse or pity on Rama's face. All there was was was annoyance and it could be seen clearly from the look of his piercing eyes.
Grandpa Bimo stood up and held Rama's shoulder which made the grandson turn his eyes back to the grandfather.
"Never equate the old you with the present you. You used to be free to do anything because no one was waiting for you at home. But now, there's your wife Lian who's always waiting. So do not let you forget your status," said the Grandfather and then went to walk towards his room.
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