Household
Chapter 7 - Neighbor Speech -

Binar had just gotten out of the car when she found a group of mothers who used to gossip in front of her house-in-law staring at her. Actually Binar did not want to think bad but seeing that cynical gaze made him wonder what was wrong with him.

“Excuse me Mothers,” greet Polite Binar who answered the fake smile of a group of gossiping Mothers.

“New home mbak?” ask Bu Ani Basa.

Binar smiled politely before replying, “iya Bu.”

“Wah, the great spirit of work yes mbak, until coming home this afternoon even earlier I saw the Blue mas already home.” Celtuk Bu Rini who Binar believes there is an implied purpose of his sentence.

Binar still smiled politely before answering, “mau giman again Bu, near the end of a regular month is indeed overtime.”

“No can take care of husband dong,” this time Bu Wiwi who voiced.

Still with a smile of his sophistication Binar again replied casually, “ya can dong Bu, Thank God my husband is not fussy.”

Hearing Binar's reply, Bu Ani smiled cynically. “Halah mbak, different dong kalo while working. The same time the husband so reduced especially if often overtime like this.”

Kening Binar frowned not understanding, “what does it mean Bu?”

“Iya bedalah mbak, Housewife same career woman rich mbak Binar gini. Tuh for example my daughter-in-law willing to give up her job for the sake of taking care of husband.” With pride Bu Rini again praised her daughter-in-law. Actually Binar does not care about these Mothers but the talk they convey sedikti nudge his ego.

“I work also with the permission of my husband kok Bu,” replied Binar politely.

“Yakin mas Blue sincere permission mbak work? It could be just not good to ban.” Bu Ani spoke again now his eyes looked one by one Mother who was there as if asking for approval for his words.

Bu Wiwi directly chimed, “bener tuh mbak, we as wives should be self-conscious do not want to be careless.”

“Mbak Binar do not get angry, we talk about gini as a fellow woman,” timpal Bu Ani.

Okay it's hot enough ear Binar, he already does not want to hear this quality talk. “Nothing Mom, I thank you for the advice. Then I say yes.”

Binar immediately withdrew, entering the house with a feeling of annoyance. But he still had the courtesy not to reply to those Mothers' words.

Unfortunately, the Mothers' association did not stop there. Binar's vegetables could hear the whispers that were not wearing it.

“So good thing Bu Siti can have a daughter-in-law like that. If I'm a woah, very stubborn.” Binar could guess that was the sound of Bu Ani's whisper.

“Ber tuh Bu, definitely prestige if so Housewife.” This time it was Bu Rini's voice that was heard.

And there are many more unpleasant talk. Although Binar tried not to care, but as a wife of his inner wonder, is it true that Albiru just does not feel good forbidding him to work?

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“Bi, I want nanya.” Albiru who just came out of the bathroom was immediately surprised to find Binar who was sitting in front of the dressing table. He just doesn't know when Binar gets home.

“You're a surprise baby. When are you here already?” ask Albiru.

Binar corrected his sitting position facing Albiru who was wearing a t-shirt. “I've come home from earlier but mampi briefly in front.”

“Have you taken a shower first, soon maghrib.”

“Bi, I want it first with you.” Binar was silent for a while before venturing out to ask her husband. “You're really sincere if I work?”

“Why are you doing that?” ask Albiru back.

“Kok even nanya back anyway, answer first my question.”

Albiru sighed before replying, “Your question is strange. We've already discussed this before marriage.”

“I am sincere or not. Just answer honestly, I do not matter what answer you important honest.”

Albiru approached his wife, stroking her hair gently. “I sincerely dear, as long as you are happy and not burdensome you.”

“Do I stop working?” binar's question surprised Albiru.

“You why the hell? There is a talk that makes you this way, right?” Albiru was further astonished by Binar's suddenly changing attitude.

Binar nodded slowly, “The mothers said that being a housewife is better than being a career woman.”

Albiru knelt before Binar, gently grasping his wife's hand. “Whatever it is during the course of living it sincerely must be good. You don't have to listen to other people.”

“I'm just afraid I can't take care of you well. Mother always said I should be a good wife and serve husband wholeheartedly.”

“And you have been a good wife to me,” replied Albiru. “Listen, you are my wife and who knows whether or not you are yes I am no one else.”

Hearing Albiru's words made Binar breathe a sigh of relief. What her husband said was true, they were the ones who lived this married life and outsiders knew nothing. And all this time Binar always tried to be a good wife for Albiru.

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“Sorry Mom, Binar can't cook dinner.” Barin opened the conversation. They were now in the dining room, preparing for dinner.

“Nnothing Binar, I know you are abis overtime certainly not had time to cook.” Mother Siti answered while taking food for her husband.

Binar was a little relieved, lucky there was no Ella if it could not be ascertained that her sister-in-law would start a dispute again

“Masak cook you can replace, kalo Binar tired will there be a mother later Binar there is a new free time to cook.” This time Latif's father made a sound. The father-in-law of Binar was rarely at home because of work,

“Daddy's right, there's still Ella. Why is the child at home if it is unreliable.” Said Fadli who was greeted by a blow from Mother Siti.

“You are why the hell Ella, your sister is still a child. Less-lessin mas evil same sister herself.” Omel Lady who does not accept the youngest is underestimated.

Fadli huffed at the defense of his mother, “Mother, this belain hold Ella. That's why sakarang so manjakan.”

In the heart of Binar justifies Fadli's speech, in this house Ella is indeed too spoiled and the results are often behaving as they please. The only binar that an only child does is like it is treated. Father and Mother will not hesitate to be firm if he has crossed the line.

“Fadli, you are silent. I don't have to listen to Fadli. Now we have dinner and Fadli you lead the prayer.” Albiru's orders were firm which Fadli could not refute.

Tonight Binar could breathe a sigh of relief evaded from Ella. But he didn't know there was anything big waiting for him tomorrow, something he didn't expect.

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