Love Mas Cousin
Larisa and In-laws

Bassta exhaled a long breath. Pull the blanket to the stomach. He never sleepy, his eyes are so difficult to close quietly because of the presence of his parents. Tomorrow morning, Bassta wished for the two to leave because she did not want to get tired of pretending in front of them.

Bassta was still awake while Larisa was already deep in the dream cradle. The woman slept on the bed, while Bassta relented by sleeping on the floor. Both are unlikely to be able to sleep on a mattress, Bassta also felt uncomfortable let alone being able to close his eyes. And somehow also, Bassta found time so difficult to pass. He had been pensive for about two hours but it was so long to see the dawn tomorrow morning.

In the morning, Bassta and Larisa are having breakfast with Novia and Arif. Larisa cooking assisted by Asih. He was very happy because everything seemed to be eating his cooking.

“Papa will be home soon.” Arif voiced, breaking the silence that ruled since earlier.

“I'm also leaving for work soon.” Bassta hooked up while going back to devouring her breakfast. Secretly, Larisa was watching him.

“Mama didn't come home, yeah, Pa. Want to take another few days, itung-itung nemenin Larisa if Bassta again works.” Novia spoke up, she smiled broadly afterwards.

Bassta's shoulders slumped over, glancing at Larisa who was suddenly agitated next to her hearing Novia's intentions.

“Cute home, Ma. Don't bother them,” said Arif and Novia hissing.

“Papa this is nothing, anyway? It's not that last night Papa said that Mama should be able to accept Larisa. Yes the way must occasionally spend time together,” said Novia reasoned.

Bassta was silent, silent with her mouth chewing softly. Danger if his mother is constantly at home, his mind is so noisy.

“Ouch! Where can I calm down if Mama Bassta is still at home,” Larisa said in her heart.

Arif shook his head, he leaned his body towards Novia then spoke in a whisper. “I was suspicious of your sudden change in attitude. Don't make our children and daughters-in-law uncomfortable. Go home, before we go home to shop first. It's up to you to buy anything.”

Arif persuades and Novia refuses with a shrug.

“You don't mind, do you, if Mama stays again? Mama even wanted to invite Vivian as well,” said Novia by looking at Bassta and Larisa.

The two smiled blandly, looked at each other and looked at them with eyes that were hard to interpret.

“Yes, yes, we don't mind, really, Ma.” Bassta. “Iya, right, Ris?” Bassta asked while nudging his wife's arm.

“Emmmm, ehmmm, yes.” Larisa is nervous and smiles nervously.

Arif shook his head, knowing that his son and daughter-in-law were forced to agree with Novia's wishes.

After everything is done breakfast. Arif left, Novia delivered him to the terrace as well as Larisa who delivered Bassta.

Bassta was about to get into the car but Larisa grabbed her hand. Bassta turned, looking in wonder. Is Larisa scared because of her mother's whereabouts? And he also doesn't know what to do. The blatant expulsion of her own mother is very unlikely for her to do but the constant indulgence of her mother's strange desires also overwhelms her.

“Why?” bassta said slowly.

Novia was silent, watching the two facing.

“I forgot I haven't asked for your permission. Later in the day there will be Nenden with Nayla. Can they play here?” larisa said timidly Bassta did not allow his friend to come.

Unexpectedly, Bassta nodded with a smile.

“I know you're uncomfortable because there's a Mama. Maybe with their existence, will make you a little calm.” Bassta spoke very quietly and Larisa smiled happily.

Novia brushed her hair rough, put her ears wide, still she had difficulty hearing what the two were talking about.

Arif and Novia noticed the two, it was an opportunity for Larisa who instantly held onto Bassta's hand, going from holding a wrist to grasping the man's hand. Larisa shakes her husband's hand for the second time after the wedding day. As Larisa's lips touched the back of her hand, Bassta clearly felt it.

“Be careful, every day I always worry waiting for you to come home from work.” Larisa spoke so sincerely, her gaze was also very reassuring, to the point that it made Bassta silently look at her.

Arif smiled at the moment. While Novia chose to enter because she was fed up.

“Iya,” reply Bassta is short and Larisa releases her hand.

The woman retreated, then Bassta passed away and was soon followed by Arif's departure.

Larisa smiled and then she walked into the house where Novia was waiting with a scary look.

Larisa pursed her lips tightly.

“Tante knows you're the same Bassta just pretended. Body movements can be engineered but the gaze of the eye cannot be lied to. Aunty does not see the look of happiness in Bassta's eyes when you try to be sweet in front of her. The sparkle does not exist because he does not like you.” Novia lashed out at Larisa not playing around, Larisa to silence with a face so sad.

“Somebody who is the father of your baby. What is clear, Auntie is sure it is not her son Bassta.”

Larisa slowly raised her face which she buckled.

“If Larisa's biological child is not Bassta's. Why would he marry Larisa, Tan?” larisa said straightforwardly.

Novia snorted, smiling haughtily.

“You can trap him. You can also find out something that makes Bassta afraid to reject what you want.” Novia chimed in with such certainty.

Aware that her speech so easily affected Larisa. He also spoke back.

“Or could have..you did such a low thing that Bassta fucked you unconscious!” tuding Novia presumptuously and Larisa clenched her teeth, she was emotional.

Novia took a step forward in Larisa.

“What is your pride that closes with a look of innocence?” whispered Novia denounced.

Larisa looked away, as hard as she could bear not to serve her in-laws.

Unexpectedly because annoyed feel ignored. Now Novia roughly gripped Larisa's cheekbones and pulled her until the woman with herself came face-to-face with rarely close.

“Tante will make sure that you are the same Bassta will not last long. Will Aunt find out what you plan to entrap Bassta,” threatened her with eyes barking emotions then Larisa fended off her rough hands, Larisa felt her cheeks ache because of the pressure her in-laws put on.

“Try whatever Aunty wants. But Larisa is confident and can make sure that Larisa and Bassta will continue to be together. Whatever the circumstances, Aunt's always bad intentions will not materialize!” resolutely Larisa replied and Novia clenched her hand.

Not yet Novia answered her chirps, Larisa chose to leave, she climbed the stairs while holding on.

Larisa's eyes were reddened, almost crying, sick and devastated to hear the mockery and insults from her in-laws.