I'm Single Mom
ASM 23

El, can't we talk about something else?" Snap me.

" Evil mother!" It passed from before me. As usual, he spent the day playing and playing.

In El's lifetime, I never scolded her or even yelled at her. Then now?

You idiot! I cursed myself. El doesn't know anything. I shouldn't have vented my anger against El.

I'm pinching my forehead. Dizziness these days is becoming more and more frequent.

El's supposed meeting with Akmal was the sweet moment I was waiting for. But what about Zaskia? For Zaskia, Akmal was her first love. There was already a lot of hope that he wanted to knit with Akmal. One of them is to build a household with Akmal.

If I remain selfishly married to Akmal for the sake of El's happiness, then I will also break Zaskia's dream. He will also experience the same as me, his first love dashed before its time to bloom.

God, what should I do?

Nek Aminah knew I was in my room.

" What's up Sa? How did El say it again before you."

" Did El say that, Grandma?"

" Yes, are you angry?"

" I accidentally snapped at El, Grandma."

" You snapped El why? El did what was wrong until you snapped. Ever since El was born, not a single bit of your tone of voice has gone up, then now?" Nek Aminah was in a hurry to see me.

" I just want El to talk about Akmal, Grandpa. El never knew how complicated his mother's life was right now." I complained to Grandma Aminah.

" El was a kid, all he wanted was like his friends who all had fathers. Remember Sa, El was born at a time when everything was limited. Your science is limited, your readiness is limited, your economy is also limited, then El is present to give you strength. El can survive your short-lived condition. Before getting angry with El, try to think again." Nek Aminah was a little bit of a nag at me.

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Zaskia picked us up today in Akmal's car. The plan is today he wants to take me to visit my father's house. All the excuses I've made, but I didn't beat my brother's spirit so I could be a father's son. Not El's name if not joy. Understandably it is a child that corals travel. Luckily this was a class break, so it didn't interfere with her school hours.

Again Grandpa Aminah refused to come, although I persuaded her in various ways. The reason for Aminah's nek was so much, the first one he got drunk while driving a car. Second, Grandpa Aminah will not interfere with my time to marry my family. I would like to introduce Grandma to my father. I wanted to tell my father that there was a grandmother Aminah who gave support when I was in a slump.

" Za, I'm afraid that you won't be able to accept." My complaint.

" Believe me, ma'am. Especially later if you've seen El, you must be fascinated. Oh yes mbak, whose real name is El? I'm curious."

Dugm! My heart is in pain. Why did Zaskia ask that? Is he getting suspicious?

" Mom? How to daydream."

" Eh, what were you doing?" I pretended to forget.

" The full name is El."

" Oh. Elmeera Fathina Akmal."

I'd let him know if he had to know first.

" Akmal, that's his father's name El huh mbak?"

I just nodded, tired of having to be interrogated by my own sister.

" But it's definitely not Akmal my girlfriend, is it? Hahaha..." He laughed off.

What's so funny? Za, you wouldn't be able to laugh like this if you knew the truth.

" Sir, if Akmal invites me to be his wife, will he give his blessing?"

I was surprised to hear his words. God, should I sincerely see them together as a couple of brides?

" Akmal is serious about you?" I tried to neutralize the atmosphere. Throw away nervousness and anxiety.

" I want it, ma'am. But I don't know what Akmal wants either."

I looked at Zaskia who was focusing on driving.

" What do you mean?" He smiled as if he was playing a puzzle with me.

" Has Akmal touched you, or has he taken your chastity?"

Ciiit!!!

Suddenly, Zaskia stepped on the brake.

El twrjumped down, while I just hanpir hit the car dashboard.

" Mom, I'm not as low as your charges." He defended himself.

" Seriously?"

" Yes mbak. I'm still a virgin. I will present this crown to my husband. Akmal and I have only ever kissed. That was just once." He smiled to remember the sins.

My eyes are reddened by holding back the crying. My chest tightened and my breath went up and down with anger and jealousy towards my own sister.

I wanted to scream in front of Zaskia's face that Akmal was the father of my son. But I can't do it, I don't want to go back to hurting the feelings of the people I love most.

After traveling for two hours, we finally arrived at a luxurious house. A two-story house with a fence surrounds this house.

" Down yuk mbak!" Bring Zaskia.

" Wao... Kayak palace." Shouted El excited.

My mistress instantly shrieked. My feet are heavy to step on. Questions popped up and danced in the head.

" Za, is this really dad's house?" I doubt.

" Hehe. yes, ma'am. It just so happens that our new mama is a rich man." Zaskia blinked her eyes next to her.

Zaskia holding El's hand stepped into this palace house. While I stand behind them.

" Oh Allah... I hope nothing happens that I'm afraid of." My prayer in my heart.

" Asalamu'alaikum, mom..."

" Waalaikumsalam, uh brother's home." A smiling young woman approached us.

" Ma, know this about Salsa."

I reached out and was greeted kindly by my new wife.

" Hey..every pretty, what's her name?" Dad's new wife greets El kindly. Even he had to crouch down to be on par with my daughter's height.

" I'm El, auntie.."

We laughed at the same time.

" Not aunty dear, but an oma." Again I was amazed at the welcome of my wife. Very friendly.

" It just so happens that you came at the right time. We go straight to the dinner table, I happen to be ready to cook today.

We've all gathered at the dinner table, "just a minute, we'll wait for Dad. Za, you didn't call Akmal? Tell me to come over here let's have lunch together."

" Okay, ma."

" Why should there be Akmal anyway?" I murmured in my heart.

" Don't hesitate, Sa. Consider it your own ajanrah." Mama said.

I just nodded politely.

Not long after, I heard a step towards the dining room. My heart is beating fast, is it dad or Akmal coming? The longer it gets closer. Cold sweat started to wash over my face.

God help your servant...