BLESSINGS OF LOVE
Mario Maliangkay's Wife

Soraya had just returned from her college and stopped by her mother's house, it had been almost two months she was married to Mario and only this time she got permission to visit her mother's house.

The old house that used to be rickety now is good because Mario yesterday has repaired his house-in-law.

Even the wishes of his in-laws made a small stall was carried out. Mario set up a small shop for his business and also for his in-laws activities.

Whereas during these two months Mario every month gave enough money to his in-laws and asked to keep it secret from Soraya.

"Mama, I've been dizzy and nauseous lately, but also on my way here it felt like fainting" Soraya complained as she laid her head on her mother's lap.

It was delicious to feel the warmth of the mother's thigh and also felt the elusan of an old hand on her head.

"Maybe you're pregnant, have you seen a doctor or midwife?"ask Wongso's mother.

Soraya looked up and looked at her mother's face, as if she could not believe what her mother had said.

"Well, that pregnancy doesn't taste so good, and then know how I'm pregnant or not?"ask Soraya plain once.

"Yes it's early symptoms of pregnant people, nausea and dizziness even later vomiting. All married and pregnant women will feel that way".

Soraya was shivering that afternoon and she lay down with a blanket in her room when she was a girl.

By the afternoon Mario came to pick up and found his wife was sleeping wrapped in a blanket, Wongso's mother explained that Soraya was likely pregnant because she had been nausea and vomiting and shivering cold.

Then Mario approached his wife's bed and pulled out his long wavy hair, he saw Soraya was so pale.

"He had not eaten anything since, he said he came home from the campus and came here and said dizzy, before long he was nauseous and vomiting. Maybe she's pregnant, or just catching a cold. Mama doesn't understand either" Wongso's mother explained to her favorite son-in-law Mario.

Mario wakes Soraya up, then Soraya opens her eyes weakly while looking at her husband.

"Wake you up, it's my drink that makes you some sweet tea. Drink slowly," said Mario still his tone pretentious.

Soraya drank it even though it felt nauseous, but she endured the nausea because if she let out it would be scolded.

Mario came out of the room, before long he came again carrying rice and hot chicken soup that was still steaming the smoke.

He pulled the table and stored the two foods in front of Soraya, just seeing that he wanted to vomit let alone eat them.

"Open your mouth, let's hurry, otherwise I'll have this hot soup on your face. Come quickly, do not be spoiled, open your mouth, then chew and swallow," said Mario while his face looks fierce but his hands feed Soraya.

Soraya was forced to open her mouth and chew the food, sometimes she felt nauseous and wanted to spit out the food in her mouth.

"The next time you spit out this food, just look at me pull you out and I put chili peppers in your mouth".

While being fed, holding back nausea and fear of being scolded, Soraya resigned herself while slowly chewing and eating bribes for the sake of the chicken soup rice bribe earlier.

After eating his face looks not too pale anymore, it means that he was pale from hunger but felt nauseous.

"Look Mama, have to use the Rio way, just finished eating. Otherwise he wants to eat" said Mario, showing the plate and bowl empty because it had been eaten by Soraya.

"It's up to you Rio, now you're her husband. The important thing is that she wants to eat and hopefully she is pregnant" Wongso said.

"Yes, let's go home" Mario asked.

"Bang, I want to be at my mom's house first anyway, let me be here first a few days," whined Soraya.

"You want to stand up and walk with me.. Or do I drag myself into the car?!!!" as usual, Mario is always full of threats.

Wongso's mother who saw him was silent, he did not want to talk much because he knew that Mario was just bluffing to his wife.

Mario often poured out his heart to his in-laws, because he actually wanted Soraya to be angry or be able to express his feelings.

I don't know the feeling of like or dislike, because all this time the woman can only be silent to accept any treatment Mario or anything given by Mario.

Along the way down the alley from Mother Wongso's house to the big road, Mario hugged his wife tightly for fear that her wife had suddenly fainted.

The people along the alley who understood who they were, were delighted to see the two newlyweds so romantic.

In Soraya's heart, she wanted to scream and was reluctant to go home with her husband.

In the car Soraya was silent not much to say, and he heard Mario call Robert asking a tool for what he did not care.

Mario stopped the car in front of the pharmacy not far from his father-in-law's house, he went down into the pharmacy to buy something while Soraya just stayed in the car shivering.

Mario got into the car and gave a test kit to Soraya.

"It's your own test tomorrow when you wake up in the morning. Your urine is put in a small bottle in this box and a long plastic strip is put in it".

Soraya examines the tools given by Mario, then looks at her husband who is driving a car.

"If I were pregnant, would she love me? will it be gentle with me?" inward Soraya wished her husband could be a little better to her.

Arriving at home, Mario immediately asked Soraya to rest in the room.

Soraya according to him because it still feels dizzy and not feeling well.

From outside the room sounds occasional Mario calling people or there are people calling him.

Sometimes it sounded angry, sometimes it sounded also a laugh, I don't know maybe her husband was unstable mood, Soraya thought.

When Soraya opened her eyes, the long hand on the wall clock was right on the number 12 and the short needle was right on the number 6, meaning it was already late at night.

Soraya tried to get up even though she still felt very dizzy and walked out of the room because it sounded very calm there.

When Soraya opened the door, she was surprised to see Mario preparing cooked food on the dining table.

Soraya gasped, she just kept quiet at the door and looked at Mario so deftly preparing everything on the table.

"Let's sit down, I'll cook all this so you have to eat well" Mario gently said, making it sound so heart-wrenching to Soraya.

As if in disbelief, Soraya tried to sit on one of the chairs while looking deeply into her husband's face.

"Want to go to the toilet for a while" Soraya said and she immediately tried to get up, but Mario suddenly grabbed her arm and guided her to the bathroom of his rental house.

Soraya stared at the glass in the bathroom, unable to believe what she had just seen.

After finishing urinating and washing his face, Soraya came out of the bathroom and Mario was still there waiting for him, then back Mario held his arm and they sat side by side at the dining table.

"Come, you have to eat to be healthy again. It's me who cooks all this food myself" Mario said, showing chicken soup and potato chips.

To Soraya's amazement, all this time they do not have a rice cooker, so every rice cooker is done manually.

Rice is cooked with enough water in the pot, then after the water recedes unite with the rice lifted and steamed until cooked.

It turns out Mario can make it, although it feels nauseous but Soraya tried to eat her husband's cooking.

And amazingly, it tastes better than made so far, rice is more delicious, chicken soup tastes delicious and potato cakes also taste very good.

"It's fitting that he always protested the taste of my cooking, apparently he's good at cooking. Even I had to learn a lot from her," Soraya said in her heart in amazement to her husband.

"You don't like my cooking?" ask Mario while picking up the parchment and chewing it.

"Why didn't you tell me you're good at cooking?"soraya asked while looking in admiration at her husband.

"You never ask, so yeah what I say. Unless you ask, I'll answer you, " said Mario while raising his eyebrows.

"Tomorrow I learned how to cook for my brother yah".

"How much do you want to pay?".

Soraya just a smile can't answer anymore.

In the morning Soraya immediately did a pregnancy test with a tool given by her husband yesterday.

Plastic strips dipped in urine according to the instructions contained in the box, there was one red line firmly when the plastic strip was entered into the urine, but soon a red line appeared next to the previous line.

Soraya's eyes were round, she couldn't believe she was really pregnant.

He threw out the urine and put the strip into the small plastic in the box.

Then he went into the room and woke up Mario who was still asleep.

"Bang Rio's....Bang Rio..," Soraya said as she patted her husband's shoulder.

"What's up?"mario asked while his eyes were still narrowed because they were still sleepy.

But he saw Soraya's confused-looking face, and he immediately woke up. The wall clock still shows four in the morning.

"Why you?"mario asked in surprise.

"Iiinnniiii Bang.aaaakkkuuuu. pregnant," said Soraya while showing the plastic strip earlier.

"O, yeah.Where do I look?"said Mario while taking the test pack results from Soraya's hands.

"Yes, in the morning we go to the gynecologist well, we check your womb. Thank you Aya, thank you very much" Mario said, hugging Soraya and kissing her forehead.

Soraya looked confused because her husband had become so sweet to her.

In the morning Mario immediately took his wife to the famous mother and daughter clinic in their city.

Looking for a female obstetrician but nothing, finally chosen one name is doctor Yasmin.

When the two of them walked into the room of Dr. Yasmin's practice, they were quite shocked because the doctor was a very relaxed person.

Her hair seems to be long because it is tied back, glasses and interestingly there is a snake tattoo that is coiled on a rose on her left wrist.

"Please come in, Mrs Soraya Wongso, first pregnancy. What's it feeling right now, ma'am?" ask the doctor in a relaxed style.

"Eeemmm..I often nausea and dizziness, also difficult to eat anything, if you see food tastes nauseous," Soraya explained to the doctor.

"Only the mother on this note does not memorize the last menstruation, is it often irregular before?".

"Yes doc, it may be regular but I never remember my menstrual date, if so it's just menstruation".

"Later no longer yes, every woman must record the date of her last menstruation, let alone married. In order not to let the first child is still small, never have to get pregnant again. Understand mom".

Dr. Yasmin explained very clearly and was good to hear her voice.

"Now we go to the next room well, we check mom's belly. Come... Mario has to see well".

Mario of course eagerly wanted to see it, but when he saw the doctor Yasmin holding his wife's open stomach, there was a sense of annoyance as well.

Especially when he knew his wife at that time did not wear underwear, and only wear patient clothes.

Mario stared at every move of Dr. Yasmin, there was a worry of his wife being ignored.

"Sir, this is the pouch of Father Mario's wife and Soraya's mother's pregnancy has entered eight weeks apparently,

and this is trying to see there's a pea-sized form of skin, this is the fetus" Yasmin's doctor pointed out a small baby in Soraya's womb.

Mario was very happy, and he stroked his wife's head, then Soraya looked up and looked at her husband who looked teary.

"The fetus is healthy, for that mother must also be healthy well. Must eat, drink milk and later I give vitamins as well as nausea-resistant drugs".

Then Mario waited for his wife to change clothes and again sat in front of the doctor Yasmin.

"This is a prescription vitamin and nausea remedy, remember yes you should eat even though you definitely feel nauseous and usually accompanied by a sensitive smell".

"For Mr. Mario, if for example want to connect slowly, sir, because the age of the womb is still very vulnerable".

"Be careful not to fall, do not move too actively, eat a lot and rest a lot".

Mario and Soraya are satisfied with the information conveyed by the doctor Yasmin earlier.

"Bang, it's okay doctor Yasmin too, from Bang Rio would take every examination of the womb once a month," Soraya said while waiting for the dispensary call.

"Okay, I try to accompany you to the doctor every month. Remember you also do not get too tired, do not take care of this and that at home. Quite a lot of silence, let me take care of everything".

Soraya was stunned to hear what Mario said, it turned out to be true what his mother-in-law and sister-in-law said.

Mario is hard, but most care about anything, Soraya began to think that all this time Mario likes to be angry when talking, but actually what he said is a lot of truth.

Indirectly Soraya is now more tidy in cleaning the house, neater also when ironing her husband's clothes.

She is better at making her husband's favorite coffee and is smart to also make bread for her husband's breakfast.

Soraya had never touched her husband before, even to hold his hand.

Suddenly Soraya held Mario's hand and grasped it, Mario so strange, he glanced at his wife and smiled and returned the grip of his wife.

When she finished paying for the medicine and vitamins, Soraya grabbed her husband's arm. It looks like Mario is happy with what Soraya did.

As the car drove, Mario's phone rang and the name of Anita appeared there.

Mario let his phone sound and kept it on his car dashboard.

"Why not get lifted? who the hell is Anita? often the name appears on the brother's phone," Soraya asked as she looked at her husband.

"You should have asked me that name five months ago, why did you only now ask me?"Mario asked Soraya.

"Five months ago we were not married, we suddenly had to prepare for marriage. Even I myself until now never know what underlies Bang Mario want to marry me?"Out of nowhere the courage appeared and the sentence slid from Soraya's lips.

Mario was about to head home, hearing that he immediately turned his car in the other direction towards a restaurant that had a beautiful view.

Soraya did not seem to understand where she wanted to be taken by her husband, always silent not much to say and did not dare to ask.

Before long they arrive at the place Mario planned and after getting into it, immediately look for a seat overlooking the beautiful natural scenery.

Mario ordered several kinds of food, and everything ordered had a fresh taste.

"I was actually shocked when Oma asked me to drive her to Wongso's mother's house. I also have never really understood anyone in our church. Oma said Wongso's mother was sick so wanted to see her".

"We both arrived at your house and saw that your mother's legs were so bad, her legs were crooked, they were gray from swelling but it didn't cost anything to see a doctor".

Soraya listened as she began to tear up because she remembered her mother's condition so a few months ago.

"Then your mother told me about her daughter who had to work day and night, day and day at the grocery store and night, wash and iron people's clothes. Although I think the results of the ironing are still less neat than me, and I know when the girl became my wife," Mario told me while half-tempting his wife.

Soraya became a smile while pursing her lips.

"I'm actually used to seeing the girl, because it's not pretty, the wave hair, skinny and the skin is dull. The only thing that made me curious was that the girl was arrogant, daring to challenge my Oma by saying that she would accept whatever Oma wanted in return for her kindness".

"I asked Oma when I got home from the girl's house, what she wanted to charge by Oma, and Oma answered wanting to marry me to the girl".

"As far as you know, I have a lot of girlfriends, almost all the women I know would want to be my girlfriend. Either because I see my face or because I think I'm a lot of money. Of course, all will not refuse, especially if the one who asks for it is Omaku or my mother will definitely feel the upper hand".

The diner waiter came to bring the food they ordered, so Mario's story came to a halt. After all the food was available at the table, while eating Mario continued his story.

"You know what not? I was shocked when Soraya Wongso rejected Oma Elisabeth's wishes. And I'm also upset that she didn't say "yes" or say "no" when I asked to be my wife. She just kept quiet and complied until today declared pregnant child of me".

Mario looked at Soraya who was also looking at him, his wife was not as beautiful as his girlfriends but the woman was very attractive and not bored to see.

"And to this day, my wife is always silent and silent. I called another woman, shut up, I took her where, shut up, I gave this and that, shut up, even I was angry and quiet".

"I want to know now, what has been your heart all along. I never thought I had a silent wife, try to talk about whether you really don't like this marriage or what?".

Soraya was asked, of course, to be quiet, and Mario looked at his face, who seemed to be thinking of trying to answer the question.

"Women would be happy to see that there was a handsome man suddenly in his house, and Oma the handsome man gave me so much help for my mother's treatment".

"I'm also happy to see the man, but I'm also afraid of him".

"What were you afraid of at that time?" mario asked, feeling strange.

Soraya's face turned red then she replied slowly,

"I'm afraid of liking and falling in love with that guy".

Mario laughs at her, then asks her to continue the story again.

"Honestly when Oma asked me to marry Bang Rio, I was scared. It is my view that a handsome man has a wife as ugly as I am, and we marry at Oma's request. I even became sorry for Brother, I don't want you to be sad later because every day you have to see me who you never like".

"But then Brother asked, I did not answer yes or no, because at that time I felt like the durian crucifixion collapsed, there was a handsome guy suddenly invited marriage".

Mario was even more stupefied to hear his wife's remark that he could also talk a bit funny.

"After that for three months, I immediately had to prepare for marriage without being able to get to know Mario Maliangkay more closely. I was immediately given this and that education by Oma and Mamih Regina about serving Mario Maliangkay".

"Hahahaha.education..hahaha..you turned out to be funny well.... hahahahaha!!!!!"mario was amused to hear his wife's words.

"Until I'm married, I still receive education from my husband, what I have been doing all this time is always not in accordance with the wishes of young master Mario," soraya said as she looked at her husband who was constantly smiling or laughing when she heard his honest words.

"I am even today still asking, I am married whether to be his wife or be his special maid young master Mario Maliangkay, " Soraya concluded.

Then they continued to eat it, and Soraya seemed happy that Mario ordered kiwi fruit pudding for her so there was a fresh sour taste to the food.

Finished eating then Mario sat down next to Soraya, clasped his hands together and looked him deeply into Soraya's eyes.

"Lelaki will not marry if not like or not love, even men must have a sense to a woman if making love to her. I love my wife, and to me you're my wife isn't the special maid you think she is".

Soraya looked at her husband's face and a sweet smile heard that line.

"You love not the same young master Mario Maliangkay? or do you just want to be her special maid?"mario asked while half teasing his wife.

Soraya blushed her face and bowed in shame, then Mario raised his chin while asking again the same thing.

"I love young master Mario Maliangkay, and I am his wife young master Mario Maliangkay, "Soraya replied with a big smile while looking at her husband's face.

Mario hugged his wife, and he did not care even though many eyes were looking at them.

Husband hugging and kissing his wife's forehead in a public place is certainly not a problem, let alone his wife is pregnant young.

In the car to the house, the atmosphere is now more fluid, it turns out Soraya can provide warmth and she also talks a lot and stories about her scripts and other things.

While casually chatting, Mario's phone rang again and the name Anita appeared again.

"You're not going to lift? she was the woman who kissed me in the supermarket, and she couldn't believe it even though I told her I already had a wife" Mario said, glancing at Soraya.

Soraya remained silent for a while, then looked at her husband and grabbed her husband's cell phone.

"Hello, dear Mario....!!!" voice from across there.

"Sorry this is my wife Mario, what's wrong with calling my husband?"said Soraya with a sharp tone and Mario was quite surprised to hear it.

"Well, my wife, you lied!!!"screams from there again.

"For what lies, indeed I am Mario's wife. I hope you don't bother my husband anymore or I'll report you to the police for disturbing the comfort of others" Soraya said firmly and the woman immediately hung up.

Mario laughed when he heard his quiet wife turned out to be quite sharp too when he spoke loudly.

Soraya kept her husband's phone and the woman didn't seem to dare call again.

Then Soraya asked some names that often appeared on her husband's phone.

Mario did not answer, instead taking his wife to his office. Soraya is introduced to Marsela, her secretary, and Susi, the architect in her office.

And indeed Soraya had seen the faces of both of them at their wedding reception a few months ago.

"The day after we got married, Marsela and Susi were looking for me, because there was a bit of a problem with the project we were working on," Mario explains to Soraya because he also knows for sure their names often appear on his phone.

Soraya nodded and smiled at her husband.

Shortly at the office, Mario took Soraya shopping, especially buying pregnant women's milk, then they headed home.

On the way Mario seduces his wife again, "Aya, you are indeed dull face is less bright must be cosmetic treatment but later because she is pregnant. I just love your body, and I thank God, even though I was given a skinny wife but her assets turned out to be steady".

"What do you mean?" soraya asked confusedly.

"Hahaha.my wife's breasts turned out to be big, and I was so happy the first time I undressed you," said Mario while laughing while poking Soraya.

"That's bad Bang Rio.. hahaha.but I'm also grateful that my wish was granted by God too" Soraya replied to her husband.

"What'sthat?".

"Hahahaha..from the beginning I wish I had a husband who has chest hair..and it turns out to have dong..haha!!!" soraya laughed but looked embarrassed.

"Hahaha.my wife is also naughty well apparently.hahahah".

"Yes dong can have a naughty mind with her own husband," said Soraya began to dare to spoiled.

"Later on if our child is born, you will I invite a scene. Yesterday you were silent, so I couldn't give you a fuss" Mario said, winking at his wife.

"What the hell do you mean?".

"Ssttt.later if you make a second child.hahahah".

Soraya just smiles, and since then he feels happy to be his wife Mario Maliangkay.