Father's Status On My Son's Deed
6. Want to live in an apartment

“Aw! New bride, long time in the room. Why, anyway! We all got hungry waiting here,” seductive Mama Tia while looking at her son and daughter-in-law.

The old men who were waiting even chuckled to hear it. The two newlyweds just smiled in embarrassment. Aji pulled a chair for his wife, and she sat down next to him. As much as possible the man tried to be sweet in front of the whole family. In her heart, Aji feels very guilty for her family, but has no other choice. This is all for the good of the family, especially the mother.

Aji still remembers a year ago his mother's heart disease relapsed, only to hear untrue news about his sister. At that time the doctor had warned if Mama Tia should not think too much. Families were also asked to keep patients from hearing the shocking news.

If she and Asha split up, I don't know what happened to Mama Tia. What is the word of the community, especially the extended family of his mother who always prioritizes self-esteem. Surely they do not stop sneering. Aji could not imagine how sad her mother felt.

Mama Nisa who saw Aji's attention also felt so happy because Asha was so loved by the daughter-in-law. They married because of a marriage. Indeed the choice will never be wrong, especially the family of the man is also a good person. Without the woman knowing how the household will be faced by her child after this. Moreover, Asha is also not a person who likes to complain.

“Mama what the hell! Don't tempt us? Look at my wife's face has been flushed,” said Aji intentional. He just wanted to create a good first impression in front of the parents.

Though Asha's face was not flushed, but damp because of crying too long, now trying to be covered with makeup. However, it still looks different than usual.

“What do you want to order, honey?” mama Tia asked as she handed the menu book to the queen.

“Terupon, Ma. I am also not picky about food,” replied Asha with a smile.

Fortunately, this pregnancy is not like other pregnant women, who will experience morning sickness. Even until his body looks weak. His sense of smell is getting sharper. However, he could still consume any food as long as it was halal. If not, surely the plan that the woman had put together would have been destroyed just like that.

They all ordered their own food. Asha herself handed over the menu of her choice to the husband. He is currently not feeling well either. Even if you choose it will certainly feel bland in his mouth. The waiter said goodbye and asked them to be patient for a moment. Waiting for the order to arrive, they talked again.

Until finally Mama Tia gave encouragement to the bride and groom. “You two are officially husband and wife. We hope whatever problems you face solve with a cool head.”

“Iya, Mother. Thank you for the advice,” Asha said with teary eyes.

“After this you guys go straight home Mama or want to be here first?”

The parents seemed surprised because Aji had previously agreed to stay at his family home, but now it was different from the previous plan. The man had also said anything until yesterday, why it had changed suddenly without deliberating first. They also do not agree if they have to take their children off.

“Why is that? Before you got married we all agreed that you'd stay at Mama's house. If you live in an apartment, later if you work your wife will be alone there. Surely he will be bored if we stay the same ‘kan there must be his friend,” said Mama Tia who disagreed with what her son said.

She had been waiting for this marriage for a long time so that she could go with the son-in-law whenever she wanted to. The woman had always imagined how she could go with her son-in-law. Mama Tia had also loved Asha for her gentleness, how could they be separated now.

Mama Tia does have a daughter named Dira, just never at home and now studying abroad. Even at Aji's wedding yesterday she didn't come. Sometimes the woman is upset at her daughter who does not consider her existence, but how else, Mama Tia grumbled if not responded. He was also very busy with his school.

Similar to Mama Tia, Mama Nisa—mama Asha— also has two children. Both are different women. Asha has a sister who is still in high school. Yesterday he just came at the reception and went straight home in the evening because it was school today. As a distinguished family, of course they spoil their children. Anything would definitely be fulfilled as long as it was within reasonable limits.

“If you do not want to be at Mama Tia's house, at Mama Nisa's house is also okay, the important thing is you have a friend, someone is watching too,” timpal Mama Nisa who is possessed by Mama Tia.

“Ma, we are not small children anymore, please allow us to be independent. I married not to trouble you, but to be independent. We also want to bring together the differences that exist within us. Let us enjoy these days and introductions.”

Aji is still trying to persuade the parents. Although it would not be easy, while Asha just silently lowered her head. To be honest he also really wants to live with his family because he knows very well, that Aji certainly will not be able to love him. However, after a rethink if he lived with his two parents, surely they would know the secret that the woman was hiding. Maybe this is what's best for them.

Papa Harto and Papa Roni are silent, both do not mind the child and his son-in-law want to live where. They understood the feelings of Aji and Asha who did not want to be disturbed. The two men would not impose their wishes on the children. The newlywed couple must have thought about what happened in the future.

Their conversation was interrupted by the arrival of the waiter serving the order. No one had a taste for food because of the debate.

“Ma, let them be independent. Let them enjoy the newlyweds. Mama should support them, not even oppose,” said Mr. Harto made Mama Tia grunt annoyed because the husband was always like that.

“Why does Papa even support them? Papa should have supported us, anyway Mama would not agree if you live in an apartment. The place is very narrow and the place must be less comfortable.”