Father's Status On My Son's Deed
5. Forced to accept
“You get ready, we're going down. Both of our parents are waiting below,” said Aji in a low tone.
However, it makes Asha panic because Aji will actually return it to her parents. She tried to persuade the man to accept her, no matter what the husband would do.
“Mas, don't you think back, please don't give me back to my parents.”
Tears rolled back over Asha's cheeks, as much as she could try to look strong, but as hard as she could she was still a woman in need of support. To complain to his parents was not possible, just waiting for the kindness of Aji to give his shoulder. Asha knows that the husband is a good man and that's why she believes in him.
“Who will return you to your parents. I'll be in charge of your son until he's two, but I have conditions for you. After that we will separate. Later I will make this marriage agreement letter and you have to sign it,” Aji said in the end.
The man decided to continue this marriage. It was all he did just for the sake of his parents, especially the mother who was sick. He did not want to lose the woman who had given birth to him. No matter how sick this marriage is, he will assume if this is fate.
“Terms? What terms?” ask Asha who was worried, afraid if the conditions given by Aji hurt her child. He did not care if the man hurt him, as long as it was not his flesh and blood.
“Not difficult, I want you to be in my control. Whatever you do must be my permission. If I say no, then you can't do that. You are also prohibited from leaving without my permission and must not interfere in my personal affairs. You are free to do anything at home, but not outside. I've decided to stay in my apartment so that no one is suspicious. You also have to convince both your parents to agree.”
Asha felt this agreement was unfair, but she had no other choice. This is all for the future of his son. This is the only way to get recognition from Aji as the father of the baby he contains. He also needed that very much.
In silence Asha was still looking at the requirements given by Aji. Maybe it would hurt her more later, but it was all also for the future of her child. He promised to do anything for his son. The shadow of the child got scorn and ridicule from the people entered in his head, as soon as the woman shook her head.
This is just the beginning of his son's future. Perhaps the next will be even more severe, but Asha again instilled in his mind that this was all for the sake of his son. Aji looked towards the wife who was still silent. The man knew that if his wife was thinking, he was also in a big dilemma. Whatever steps are taken there will definitely be bad effects, for now Aji prefers to keep this marriage only for the health of his mother.
There was a long sigh coming from Asha's mouth, and the woman finally gave up. “Alright, I agree to the terms that Mas gave.”
“Oh yes! One more thing, if in front of the family we have to behave like husband and wife, but if outside just think we like strangers.”
Aji was speechless, in fact she would refuse to give Asha a chance to argue, only that she felt it was unfair to Asha, so the man finally nodded. If the wife gives conditions that cannot be met it is very easy. Just go and leave it. Aji was very confident that the woman would not dare.
“Tell me what's your terms?”
“I want you to let me do my duty as a wife. You should also appreciate whatever I do. I'll cook and clean the house. Every day you should always eat at home, unless you have dinner with clients for work.”
Aji wanted to argue. However, after a rethink, pity Asia too if she refuses one request of the woman. Inevitably the man finally nodded, according to him it is not too difficult also to obey the wishes of the wife. There was a speck of pity upon seeing the woman, who had to get pregnant without any accountability from the man who had abandoned her so easily.
However, soon Aji tepis because Asha is so willing to hold him accountable, who actually did nothing wrong. If he did not think about the condition of his mother, surely the man would return his wife just like that, to hell with the promise that was said yesterday.
“Alright, now you clean your body first. Don't forget to also wet your hair so that our family is not suspicious. Cover your face, make it as happy as possible. I don't want to be called an irresponsible husband,” said Aji without looking at his wife. Asha just nodded and followed Aji's orders.
“Thank you for accepting me and my son, Mas. I will never forget your kindness,” Asha said before entering the bathroom.
Aji just silently looked at his wife's missing body as she walked into the bathroom. His sadness and disappointment were still immense, but he could not just let go. There are many hearts to be guarded.
Asha was still speechless by looking at herself in the glass of the sink. What the man said was indeed true, he also did not want to look pitiful in front of his family. The woman also did not want to make her mother think about her condition. From today Asha will play the role of a happy wife, as much as possible she should animate.
Somehow her household later, she should still look happy. Even if Aji will be unfair, as much as possible Asha will prepare for everything that will happen. The woman knew her husband would not be so receptive to his presence. It would be a hard job for him. However, he would not give up and would keep trying, this was all for the sake of his son as well.
After cleaning up, Aji and Asha go down to the restaurant at the hotel. Both families are seen waiting for the newlyweds. They look smiling welcoming the two, it certainly makes Aji and Asha feel guilty. The corner of the husband and wife's heart was afraid that the truth would be revealed, somehow later.
Both families will be hostile to each other. Friendships that have been established for a long time will be divided, happiness will be lost. Similarly, with a smile that is currently expanding, it will certainly disappear just like that, replaced by sadness and anger that makes wounds in each other's hearts.