Love That (No) Blind
Part 40: Just a Show?

[Sara]

There was not much Sara could do other than follow what Widia was playing. Although inwardly still feeling anger over what had happened these past few days, Sara tried her best to hide it.

Don't you feel what other people are feeling? At least did he never know that Mas Agam also knew what happened to him and who made him like that?

“Mama is here because she heard that Agam is sick. Where is he now? Work? Not yet?”

Widia's questions seem endless. Everything shows that she is a very good mother.

Is it possible that Mama had been playing a role like this in front of Mas Agam, so that Mas Agam used to think she was a good mother even before Mas Agam knew the truth?

“Mas Agam is resting in his room, Ma,” answered Sara as gently as possible, hiding her dislike for her mother-in-law.

“That game used to rarely hurt. After the pain he spoiled so much,” Widia chirp reminisce about the past. Sara also did not know if the story was true so or if anything was peppered again.

“This Mama bawain macaroni chicken soup. Agam if sick really likes to eat this,” continued Widia again while giving food containers of soup to Sara.

Really, if it wasn't for Mas Agam, it would have been like I was saying something right now.

“Mas Agam already ate, Ma. After that, take medicine from the doctor. So now he has slept,” explained Sara who still has not received the food container from Widia.

But Widia did not give up so easily. He left it to Mr. Pardi who was then understood by Mbok Jami's husband what he had to do.

“Oh that, yes. Mama want to see Agam for a moment, yes.”

Widia walked right past Sara. But Sara quickly cuts off Widia's path to prevent her from going any further.

“Mas Agam is resting, Ma,” said Sara who is still friendly to her mother-in-law.

“Iya, Mama knows. Mama just wanted to see for a second. It does not need to be built. Just look at it, kok.”

How'this? If until Mas Agam still has not slept, fear Mama even more desperate to enter the room. I'm afraid Mama will trigger Mas Agam's emotions. Moreover, Mas Agam has not completely recovered.

But Sara had no other choice now. He could find no reason to refuse. Although heavy, inevitably, Sara had to let Widia desire while hoping that there was no other commotion after.

Luckily, Agam was asleep.

Sara immediately sighed her relief. While glancing at Widia who showed her worried face, Sara kept thinking about many questions. Is Widia worried or just acting?

After a while, Widia backed away from the room door, and Sara closed the door. That's when, Widia started nagging Sara.

“You are that. Why didn't you tell Mama that Agam was sick? If you do not hear from Pardi maybe you will forever not know.”

Mr Pardi? Not that Mama just asked Pak Pardi, huh?

“You may be his wife. But Mama is her parents. So, don't be selfish and all you want to be.”

Sara chose to give up. “Iya, Mother. Forgive Sara.”

Let alone. Let's get it over with.

“Why Mama Anurin Mbak Sara?”

Arya's voice was suddenly heard interrupting Widia's conversation which was still going to continue her tirade. Widia immediately turned to look for the origin of the voice. The look on his face immediately turned so happy when he heard it.

“Arya? How come you've come home at this hour?,” Widia asked Arya.

Also true. It's still noon. Tumben Arya is home.

“Arya wants to go home fast. Arya was worried about Mas Agam. Sister Sara also just healed sick,” explained Arya.

Widia immediately turned to look at Sara with a look of astonishment, but also tucked into a hint of annoyance. Yeah, correct. A little upset.

“Sick? Keep looking after Agam who?”

“Ya Arya equals Yuda.”

“Why are you taking care of Agam? There will be his wife.”

Widia turned around again looking at Sara. “You are that. Much rest, dong. Don't even be a sick follower. Agam is your husband. Your responsibility. Why is Arya looking after Agam? You dong his wife.”

Arya who almost wanted to interrupt Widia's speech was immediately responded by Sara with a headband that was not too hard just so that Arya could see it.

Please don't, Arya. No commotion. Mas Agam just recovered sick.

“Iya, Mother. Forgive Sara.”

“Already! Enough's enough! From Mama salahin Mbak Sara continues to mending Arya between Mama home.” Arya tried to obey the wishes of her mother, although it looks very upset.

“Ya what? Mama came here with the driver. Unless you want to go home, Mama will come with you.”

Widia is even more relaxed than Arya. While Arya herself continues to sigh while looking at the ceiling of the house. He's really upset.

“Oh yes. Mama has bawain macaroni chicken soup, your favorite is Agam. Mama cook for Agam. But Mama knows you must like it too, so Mama brought a lot. So, you're eating, yeah.”

This time Arya listened to Widia. Maybe also Arya thought so better than her mother it still continues in front of Agam's room. But anyway, that way is better.

However, in the end, Arya also brought her mother home. Especially when Widia said she wanted to wait for Agam to wake up.

“From Mama here continue, I take Mama home first yes, Ma'am,” whispered Arya when she was leaving.

Sara just nodded while laughing because she was afraid to hear Widia.

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“So Mama is here, Mas,” Sara's story in her cue when she's done helping Agam get ready to go down to the terrace. “But Mas again sleep.”

Agam did not answer. But he still wants to listen. Because there was no rejection from him.

“Mama bring macaroni chicken soup. Said Mas and Arya's favorite,” continued Sara told me. “Do I have dinner ready?”

She pulled her hand from Sara. He started grumbling, “You know the answer. Why even nawarin Mama's cooking?”

Sara took back Agam's hand, and signaled, “Listen first, Mas. Mama also went to Arya. And Arya ate too. So I'm sure, Mama can't put a weird one in it. Mama really cooks for Mas.”

Silence for a moment. His forehead wrinkled. Then said, “I want your homemade soup.”

Sara sighed. “Ya already so.”

At least, after that night, Agam became more trusting of Sara. She doesn't mind every time Sara offers to make something for her. One thing Sara is grateful for.

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The next morning, Widia came back. But this time, Widia looked so panicked.

“Come, Sara. Follow Mama, yes.”

As soon as she saw Sara standing in front of the terrace, Widia immediately pulled Sara's arm to come with her. Not explaining what he wanted, and not giving Sara the opportunity to say goodbye to Agam.

“T-wait, Ma. Wait,” pinta Sara who immediately stopped Widia's steps, but did not release her arm. “S-sara must first share Mas Agam.”

Widia pulled Sara's arm back. “No time, Sara. Mama needs your help.”

Help out?

“B-what help, Ma?,” asked Sara who is still being pulled by Widia.

“There's no time to explain, Sara. You are with Mama.”

Fortunately, there was Mr. Pardi standing guard in front of the fence.

“P-pak, later if Mas Agam nanya, please tell me I was taken Mam. Take the madam, yes. Please yes, Mr.”

Only the mangosteen was done by Mr. Pardi.

But as soon as the car was running, Sara remembered something.

Oh, my God. How did Mr. Pardi go to Agam? Agam's hearing aid is still broken. Mr. Pardi doesn't speak sign language.