Mahram To Azira
Chapters 24.5

Umi and Abah finished speaking but things did not improve. I mean, the house is running as it should. Sasa had gone to college and had not returned home, and both Umi and Abah were at home. Besides the two of them I'm so happy that Kenzie mas has time with me at home all day. Maybe because in a good mood after knowing the results of my pregnancy, the drowsiness and fatigue that I feel today does not exist or still does not come. I don't know, but for sure I'm very excited about my activities at home.

Since I was still pregnant young and this was also my first pregnancy, Umi forbade me from working. In order to keep me quiet and not touch work, Umi called Bi Imah to stay and work at home. With bi Imah the homework is much lighter. It was as if someone was helping Umi at home. In addition to doing work at home, bi Imah also has a duty to supervise me. Provide for my needs and help me do anything. I felt overwhelmed by Umi's attention, but at the same time I was also a bit embarrassed to be treated in such a way by Umi. I am not a fragile woman. Even though I am pregnant, I can still do all sorts of jobs. Of course I'll look out for myself. Won't let myself get tired or hurt my own baby. I would be wiser.

"Bored?" I looked back.

Mas Kenzie came while carrying a glass of milk chocolate on a tray. In addition to milk chocolate, in the tray there are also some cakes and fruits that have been cleaned and then cut neatly.

Mas Kenzie was originally a very considerate person, and after this pregnancy I'm sure she will definitely be even more attentive.

"hum. Umi won't let me hold anything. I'm tired of just sitting here motionless quietly." Said complaining.

Mas Kenzie put a tray on the table right in front of me. We are both in the back garden. Sit back and look at the fruit trees that Kenzie planted. After getting married the back garden business was taken over by me. I usually clean, water the plants in the morning and evening, then occasionally mow the rogue grasses that take soil nutrients for some plants. I'm used to doing. And now all of a sudden I'm not allowed to touch her anymore, it feels kind of different.

"Just obey what Umi says to you because this is for your own good. He forbids you from doing this job and that's because Umi is experienced, she was once in your position. In medicine itself it is also said to be like that. A young pregnant woman is not allowed to do light or heavy work. Maybe you feel able to bear it because you are used to doing the job, but not with our baby. He was a small, very small boy who was very vulnerable to interference. So for the good of you and our baby you better hold back. Actually it's okay to do some work such as plucking grass, but for your safety do not first touch the work. Maybe after your gestational age is old enough to be stable to do strenuous activities." Kenzie spoke very slowly to me.

From her tone of voice and gentle manner of speech, she tried to make me understand Umi's decision. Thinking about it is for my own good. But is it not excessive if Umi forbid me to take care of the backyard where my husband grows crops?

Yeah, guess. But I can understand Umi's worries. And besides, my family is different from them. Ordinary or poor people will not be this tight because they are used to doing work. Regardless of weight or lightness. But maybe the habits of rich families are different. As of now, Umi is very strict with me.

"I know, mas. I understand that Umi did this out of my kindness with our son. But honestly I'm not used to sitting around relaxing like I am now." I said embarrassed.

He chuckles. Take the fruit plate and hand the fork to me. When I kissed the piece of fruit on the fork, my spit immediately clicked for it. It's an apple. The fruit is crunchy and very fragrant, more fragrant than apples sold by the roadside.

"Thank you." I took the fork and after reading the bismillah, I put the apple piece in my mouth.

And hum, it tastes so sweet and fresh. Due to my addiction I took another under the wide smile of my husband.

"Sugary?" Ask me.

I nodded quickly. It tastes so sweet.

"Sugary. Would you?" I'm offering.

He shook his head. Kenzie does not like to eat fruit. Not that I don't like it, but more to the voters. The fruits that Kenzie loves are quite common such as green pears, green grapes, oranges, watermelon and occasionally eat figs or dates. I know this is what Kenzie likes.

"No, look at you eating enough."

Ah, Kenzie is so cute. What Kenzie said made me feel ashamed.

"Kenzie's mom doesn't eat fruit." I said kidding.

He joked back, but the joke immediately gave me goosebumps of disco, "No, I'm actually really excited. But your fruit." He said while looking at my chest.

Bugs

My heart raced fast. I felt the swish that I often felt every touch with Kenzie mas.

Panicked, I hurriedly looked around to make sure no one heard Kenzie's words. What Kenzie said was too vulgar.

"Big, uh!" I protest.

He laughed, "why dear? I'm being honest."

But really very dear I do not need honesty mas now, especially when it comes to... I can't say anything.

"Mas, be careful." I said pouty.

Mas Kenzie coughed. He raised his hand wanting to pinch my cheek, but soon I was patted in annoyance. Kenzie's end is a bitch.

"Okay, I won't say anything anymore."

I don't believe his promise. At most in a few minutes, Kenzie will throw a tantrum. Pray that no one sees or hears our conversation now.

"Ekhem, did you just say that you're not used to sitting as relaxed as you are now?" Mas Kenzie may be back on the subject.

I'm relieved. My heart finally had a chance to relax a little.

Hearing the question from my husband, I naturally nodded my head. Because I'm not used to it.

"So you want to move?" Ask with raised eyebrows.

I squinted my eyes at Kenzie because what he said had colors of ambiguity. I suspect the 'move' in question leads to 'it'.

"Mas, don't be weird, deh. Remember what Umi said! Don't fuck with me. If not, I will report Umi, you know." Threaten me seriously to him.

Hearing the threat from me he laughed out loud. Whahuh?

Is there anything funny?

What I said was serious, you know. But why Kenzie actually laughed at hearing it, maybe... Could there be something strange on my face?

I hold my cheek in doubt.

I'm being embarrassed. My face feels so hot. If I could, I'd really like to dig up some dirt to hide my face from Kenzie. Ugh, obviously the one who used the ambiguous tone of Kenzie himself, but why did he turn around to accuse me?

"No, gini baby... If you don't like to sit, you can also move. Walk here and breathe fresh air, God willing you will not be bored. For example, if you are tired of seeing the view of this park, just say the same to me. If there is time I will definitely try to take the time to accompany you for a walk. And for example I work in the office, you can ask Umi or Sasa and Mona to accompany you for a walk. Not only with them, but there are also other cousins and aunts here, I'm sure they want you. As long as you walk around here, I permit you. Understand now?"

I lowered my head while pretending to focus on putting fruit in my mouth. My focus is now split in two. Between the shame of thinking about it and listening to what Kenzie explained. Ah, this is so embarrassing.

"Ah.so so." I tried to look normal in front of Kenzie.

Even so I did not dare to look at him. Afraid that if I looked, he would laugh again which was very annoying. Um, Kenzie's a bitch.

"Congratulations?"

I shook my head.

"Not yet, mas." Suddenly I saw Umi passing by while carrying some stuff.

"Abah is better?" Abah was still lethargic the last time I saw him.

Kenzie shrugged his shoulders.

"Looks not yet. You see, several times Umi ignored Abah earlier. Don't think too much. Abah same Umi if again fight like this. Later that night they'll be better as usual." Said Kenzie relaxed.

After Kenzie said it, I felt a lot lighter.

"Thank God they're okay. Um, Kenzie said this morning I'm going to the hospital." I suddenly remembered what Kenzie said this morning.

Thankfully, Kenzie resigned from the hospital and is now taking over Abah's job at the office. I'm glad that Kenzie can ease Abah's burden and please Umi. From the beginning, I supported Umi. I prefer Kenzie mas working in the cafeteria because the time will not be as wasteful as in the hospital.

In the hospital despite the schedule, Kenzie often went home at dawn and lack of sleep due to patient surgery. I was concerned and wished she could escape the shackles of her work in the hospital. And now my hope is fulfilled. God willing in the future Kenzie mas have more time to accompany me.

"Yes, we're going to the hospital but after you finish eating."

I smiled, "I don't think so."

"Definitely so. I was curious this morning to know your age. Where can we not go?"

Mercifully. I also wonder how old my womb is now and had to worry that Kenzie mas not so go because after this morning mas Kenzie never brought up the matter to the hospital.

"Um, I'm also impatient, ma'am."

Mas Kenzie then rubbed the top of my head slowly.

"Then finish your food so we go to the hospital immediately."

"Yes, my mom." I put many pieces of fruit in my mouth at once.

"Slow down, don't choke."

I nodded but did not stop putting the fruit in. Every time I finish swallowing, I will put in more fruit. If my throat drags a bit, I wet it with chocolate milk that Kenzie made. This is repeatedly done until the food on the tray is reduced quickly.

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Early in the morning Sasa leaves for Mona's house with breakfast porridge and lupis cake in hand. Some days Mona is not staying at home because she has other business. Mona reluctantly, wants to stay at Sasa's house but her mother calls home because there is urgent business. She was called home to be a free babu. And this is what makes Mona so reluctant to go home.

"What are you carrying?" Where to look at the plastic bag that Sasa brought.

Without waiting for an answer from his cousin he already knew what was inside the plastic bag. He picked it up and put the food on the table.

"Breakfast, gih." Sasa said while sitting on the bed.

Mona looked at him, "Are you?"

Sasa shook his head indifferently. He is not hungry and has no appetite. If not, how could he hand over his food rations to Mona while he himself was still hungry.

"Diet." Answer Sasa perfunctorily.

"Tumben you diet. Usually you talk to me if it's diet again. It's not healthy, it's not good, you always say that. What is the sudden diet now?" Olek Mona while feeding the porridge into her mouth.

Still warm and fragrant, he could not help but put another spoon into his mouth.

Sasa rolled his eyes lazily.

"For the mood. Don't say much, quickly spend your breakfast so we can go directly to campus. Today I don't want to be late because there is a Pak Al class. You know for yourself that he is the type of lecturer how, if until late can berabe berabe berilaiku same him." Urge Sasa so often see the time on the phone.

Actually live another half an hour in, still quite a long time what else the campus is not too far from their home. But Sasa hurriedly wanted to come to the campus because of Al's message yesterday. And besides, it's the first time Al has taught in his all-important class. Usually Al only taught in the upper classes and rarely went to the lower levels. If it wasn't for his teaching lecturer being absent, Sasa might not have had the chance to get an Al class.

"That's it, but it's still early in the morning, Sas. It's still half an hour, no hurry." Mona said lightly.

Lagian Al is not likely to come on time because usually the lecturers they meet on average come slowly. Yes, although not too slow, but the important thing is that students have time to catch up on time.