I Found Love With You
76. Hungrier

“Mak, Iyah hungry. Mak done cooking?” Sadiyah went into the kitchen and saw Mak Isah washing the dishes.

“Already, Neng. Want to eat now?”

“Yes is Mak, Iyah stomach has been sound asking for food from earlier.”

“Feelings, not an hour Neng spent a bowl of meatballs. Now hungry again.”

“Kot know this Mak. Every day, Iyah's appetite increases. Feeling hungry all the time. Maybe I'm stressed to be hungry again." Sadiyah laughed when she said that.

Mak Isah felt suspicious of Sadiyah's appetite which was increasing every day.

“Neng has come a month yet since leaving the house of husband Neng?” ask Mak Isah carefully because he does not want to make Sadiyah sad by mentioning the name Kagendra.

“Yeah forgot, Mak. From that time until now, Iyah's mind was preoccupied with various things until Iyah forgot about the time of the coming month Iyah. But it never seems to be again. What's the matter, Mak?” ask Sadiyah in wonder.

“It's better for Neng to see a doctor. Her third mom Neng is pregnant.”

“Ah time sag Mak. I did not feel any signs of a pregnant woman. I never vomit every morning. Usually, pregnant people like to vomit in the morning, and continue to feel bad. If Iyah really feel Iyah fine.”

“But this Neng ate it a lot like eating for two people. Cheeks and chest of Neng Iyah also looks more and more contained”

“Maybe because Iyah stress many thoughts. Right now Iyah is trying to start a new business in this city. Although a small town, but Iyah confident with the culinary potential of this city. I have started to formulate the concept. Iyah also wants to open new jobs for the villagers. Not only rely on the rice fields given by Father.”

“But it's good Neng Iyah check with the doctor. To make sure only. Later in the afternoon Mak Isah between Neng Iyah to the house of Bu Midwife which is at the end of the road there. Usually the Midwife is at home after working at Puskesmas. Go to the midwife first. If you already know Neng is pregnant or not, then Mak Isah antar Neng to the obstetrician in the city.”

“He deh. It's up to Mak. Iyah mah ngikut only.” said Sadiyah as she passed carrying a plate of rice complete with side dishes and a glass of mineral water.

"Sir, please make orange ice as well but not too much sugar. I'm willing to drink fresh."

Mak Isah was increasingly convinced that Sadiyah was pregnant. Sadiyah problem that does not feel nauseous or dizzy may be Kagendra who feels it.

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“Alhamdulillah.welcome to Neng Sadiyah. The content of Neng Sadiyah is predicted to enter the eighth week. The condition of the fetus is healthy. Mom check there seems to be two heartbeats, meaning there are two fetuses in her womb.”

“Alhamdulillah..” Mak Isah gave thanks.

Unlike Mak Isah who immediately gave thanks, when he heard this good news, Sadiyah could only be silent.

“Mak, how is this? Pregnant huh? But Iyah has no husband.”

Madam Midwife who heard Sadiyah's statement was shocked. He looked towards Mak Isah and looked at Mak Isah as if asking if Sadiyah was pregnant out of wedlock.

“Don't talk like that Neng. Neng still has a husband. Her children Neng has a Father.” Mak Isah tried to calm Sadiyah.

“But A Endra will divorce Iyah, Mak. Surely A Endra will divorce Iyah because Iyah has gone from home.” Sadiyah started to sob.

“Don't cry, Neng. Not necessarily den Endra divorced Neng Iyah. The court ruling alone does not exist.”

“Don't say like that Neng. His children have a father. Her father is Neng's husband.”

Sadiyah remained silent. There's a lot on his mind now. She never thought she was pregnant when she left her husband's house.

“Bu Midwife, I'm sorry to go home first. Is there a recipe to buy?”

“For while none, Mak. Because there were no complaints from Neng Iyah, it seemed that there was no need to be given a prescription. Just pay attention to the intake of nutrients consumed.”

“Good, Madam Midwife. Excuse me first. Thank you.”

“Sama-sama, Mak Isah.”

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Inside his room, Sadiyah cried again.

“Neng, does Neng want to go home to her husband Neng?”

Sadiyah shook her head.

“So how is Neng Iyah's next plan?” ask Mak Isah.

“Let's be like this first, Mom. I will start a new life in this city. Iyah will try to forget A Endra. Iyah was happy because there was a part of A Endra that was developing in her womb Iyah. Iyah will raise Iyah's children by themselves.” Sadiyah's determination is strong to live it all by herself.

“According to Mak Isah, Neng should give news of Neng's pregnancy to den Endra. Makasa den Endra has the right to know that there are children in the womb Neng.”

“Not necessary, Mak. A Endra also will not care about Iyah's children because he will have children together with the lover he loves. Let me raise them myself. Later if they are new adults Iyah tell A Endra. Iyah was worried that the news of Iyah's pregnancy would make A Endra sad again and forced to return to Iyah. If Aki, Abah and I knew too, they would force A Endra back to Iyah. Iyah already sincere if it should release A Endra for the happiness of both of us. A Endra would not be happy if he had to be with Iyah. Iyah also will not be happy if together with A Endra but A Endra heart for other women”

Mak Isah only sighed heavily against the stubborn Sadiyah. If only Sadiyah would follow the advice of Mak Isah, maybe he would not be too sad like this.

“Ya has started now Neng Iyah must maintain the content of Neng well. Don't eat just like that anymore. All that is eaten by Neng Iyah must be good nutrition because what is eaten by Neng Iyah will be eaten also by the children of Neng Iyah.”

“Siap, Mom. But still can it if Iyah eat seblak same rujak?.”

“Bby, but not often. Just once. Just once in a month.”

“Don't dong Mak. Eating only once a month. Now I want to eat seblak. Makein dong, Mom. Mak Isah is the top. Iyah also want to eat the rujak serut made by Mak. Mau yaa...” sul Sadiyah.

“Don't now Neng. From earlier Neng ate a spicy-spicy continuously. Now eat fruit. Mak I'm going to peel mangoes for Neng.”

“Bby deh Mak. Seger seems to eat mango rujak.”

“Mak I'll peel the ripe mangoes only.” Mak Isah passed to the kitchen to pick up mangoes and peel them for Sadiyah.

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to be continued...