CUTS
Thorn In Meat...

Risma is indeed a thorn in the flesh but it actually makes the relationship Cut and Rendra more harmonious. After the expression of the husband's heart, Cut has started to return to early fashion. She believed in her instincts as a wife. She would not give up on their marriage the way her husband wanted.

“We have to fight to get to that age both, dear. Maintain our household to the point of the final blood and it can only be realized if we both fight. Not just one side because it won't work. Ignore Risma or anyone who intends to be bad to us. Before marriage, we struggle to get married and after marriage, we will fight to keep it until we manage to age together.”

Cut was deeply touched by every word Rendra spoke and at that very moment he promised in his heart to fight to maintain the household with Rendra from people like Risma. However, one thing Cut did not tell the husband was about his mother-in-law. She did not want to burden her husband with anything else. When one thing is finished, he wants to enjoy the sweet times of their relationship that almost run aground with the presence of the former.

Today, Rendra asked for time to meet with Risma. And gladly, Risma accepted the invitation. She's been dressing up pretty to meet Rendra since tonight is Sunday night. The place that Rendra promised is a cafe that is often used as a place for young people chatting with americans who are dating.

At eight o'clock in the evening, Risma arrived there according to the time that Rendra set. Confidently, Risma sauntered towards the table upstairs with a langt filled with stars.

Risma immediately approached the ex who was waiting for her. Rendra smiled as usual and invited Risma to sit down.

“What's up, Ren? Aren't you afraid your wife is mad for taking me out on Sunday night?” ask Risma.

Rendra who intends to answer directly interrupted by another voice, -

“Hai, Ma'am. Sorry I just got out of the toilet. I give permission because it went with me, Ma'am. But if Bang Rendra went alone I would be angry. Which woman is willing to be left behind by her husband on the grounds of meeting friends. If Mbak so I must be angry too right?” cut asked his rival.

Rendra clasped the wife's hand gently and looked at Risma who was holding back the anger in her chest.

“Sorry, Ris. Because we're just friends so I took her too. This is to prove that we are pure friends. And I also want to give reassurance to Cut that we are unlikely to return let alone get married. What do the office guys say if they know we're remarried. Do you know what, honey? Risma was very upset with the persitous mothers in the dormitory. They love to gossip with each other and Risma always complains that she will not leave every time.”

“Oh yes? But not all mothers are so determined, Ma'am. There are some good ones like my friends.”

“So, what did you ask me to meet?” ask Risma ketus.

“For so long you have not met in person and spoken at length. Well, I'd like to officially introduce you and you guys can talk to each other after this. Then I go down first! You guys have a chat, I'd like to smoke a second. Honey, I'm down for a second!”

Cut nodded while smiling sweetly. While Risma just stared offingly at those who were showing off the affection in front of her.

“Seeing Rendra's attitude, I'm sure you haven't told her about my arrival to your house?”

“Quietly, I'm not a complainant woman.”

“Ck, so what's your purpose in meeting me? Want to show off intimacy?”

Cut looked at the woman in front of him then smiled small, “My husband accepted Mbak as a friend. So, I will also accept Mbak as my friend. It doesn't matter if you want to marry me. Let's see how far Mbak's move?”

“You tried to threaten me? No need to bother. Although my body does not flow rebel blood but I am not a cowardly woman just because of your vague bluff.”

“I'm not threatening you, Ma'am. I'm not that subtle, it's just that if Mbak sells I will definitely buy. I don't bother people but if that person bothers me obviously I'll retaliate even more than he does. It's a law of nature, Ma'am.” The two women stared at each other with sharp eyes.

Eve seemed to beat the cool air of the night at that time. Rendra's arrival made them realize to return to their original condition. The condition where the former with his elegant attitude and the wife with his patient attitude. Rendra deliberately gave time for the two to speak from heart to heart in the hope that after this there was no more jealousy that touched the heart of the wife. He also confirmed to his ex that he had become the husband of another woman.

After talking random things tend to be useless. They agreed to separate because it was too late. Rendra immediately drove the car to his parents' residence to pick up Anugrah. Once there, the mother who was playing with Anugrah immediately scouted Rendra with questions –

“How's Risma? Is he good? He hasn't been here in a long time.”

“He's good, Ma. He also gave greetings to Mama and Papa. He also apologized for not being able to come here because of a lot of work in the office.”

“Cut, how are you? Are you still trying to give Anugrah a sister?”

“Iya, Mother. Just pray that you can get results soon.” Reply Rendra back.

“Ren, Mama met a friend yesterday. His daughter is also difficult to get pregnant even this is the first child. Then this friend of Mama took her daughter to the treatment place. There is an Mbah, he is famous as a child shaman in his village. Well, he can see if there is an egg or not in the womb Cut just by holding his stomach. Continue to yes, there is also the location of his uterus whining the same Mbah can be dibetulin again. Mama wants to take Cut there, want not?”

“How good it is, Ma. Provided you don't hurt Cut.”

“You can come if you want. We can go together let you see the treatment directly.”

“Alright, later Rendra find time first when we can go.”

“Bang, do you really want to have a child back?” ask Cut when they're on their way.

“Why? Don't you want to?”

“Not so. It's just that Cut was tired with all the treatment during this time. It feels Cut is no longer able to take the herbal medicines.”

“We should keep trying, Honey.”

Cut back resigned. Her husband wanted children very much. While Cut's body seemed unable to anymore if required to drink various herbs that came from nothing.

A few days later, they were on their way to treatment for women who had trouble getting children. From the results of recommendations given by one of Mother Yetti's friends. So they came to a simple house. There is a small cottage where the mbah used to treat his patients.

They are still waiting for their turn because when they get there, there are already many people waiting in line. The screams of a woman startle Cut and Rendra. The woman screamed many times and of course made Cut even more frightened. She held the husband's arm in hopes that the husband would take her home but unfortunately

“Nothing.maybe the case is a little severe so that it screams so.” The mother-in-law's voice seemed to answer the anxiety that Cut was feeling. After waiting for a while, the woman came out of the cottage by her husband. It was clear how the woman's face was swollen and withstood the pain in her stomach with one hand holding her stomach.

Turn Cut, “Bang, Scared Cut!” lirih Cut but still heard in Rendra's ear.

“Do not be afraid, Brother friend.”

Mother Yetti accompanied the child and her daughter-in-law into the treatment cottage. Looks like an old woman with flowers typical of the past. Cut was told to lie down

“What problems are there?” ask the Mbah.

“My daughter-in-law wants to get pregnant again, Mbah. His first child was also late, Mbah. After four years of marriage my new daughter-in-law is pregnant.”

“Now what age is the child?”

“Five years, Mbah.” Reply Mother Yetti back.

It is clear if the one who is very excited here is Mother Yetti while Cut just silently looked at the Mbah who made her ketar ketir. The voice of the woman's scream continues to haunt Cut until he continues to hold the husband's hand tightly.

Moments like this, Rendra feels de javu. He was like repeating the past while accompanying the wife giving birth to Anugrah. Only the environment is different. At that time, they were in the hospital and now, they were in a village far from the city center.

“Aaaawwwww.”

Cut screamed as Mbah's hand pressed down and pushed his stomach gently but very painfully for Cut.

Her tears fell unbearably again. He clenched his lips as Mbah's hands again stirred his stomach like he was stirring batter tepun.

“Bang, Cut is not strong.”

“Proposy in a moment, don't cry so!” sela Mother Yetti.

“The regime shifted a little but I have justified it. Later, after completion of contact lift his legs first up so that the seeds can smoothly reach the egg.”

“How long, Ma'am? Mean lifting leg.”

“About 15 minutes or less.”

Si Mbah removed his hand from Cut's stomach as a sign that the treatment was over. Different from before, this time Cut treatment does not need medicine because Mbah does not give medicine. The treatment is only to allow the location of the uterus so that it is easy to get pregnant.

Along the way Cut just stay in the car. In fact, he chose to sleep. Her lips almost broke as she refrained from screaming. He was disappointed, sad and I don't know what else his heart felt.

“Maybe it's true Ms. Risma said that I'm just a grandchild printing machine for my in-laws. Will they dump me after they get their wish? Or am I going to play a nanny for their grandkids? God, what life am I living right now? Strengthen servant Yes Rab.”

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