MARRIED THIRTEEN WOMEN
Even though Marriage Without Love.
"How does it feel to sell?"
"Funny. Does Mister travel every day in this area?"
"No. come here at least once a week or once every ten days. I have to move to the place of sale."
The woman saw the mangosteen mangosteen then she sipped iced tea in a plastic package that she asked the man who had become her husband religiously.
Although they married without love but it seems like the man who is familiarly called Jiwo was very enjoying his role as a husband. It was evident from his gentle demeanor like no burden.
"In your country, what did you work for, Num?" ask Jiwo. They were currently sitting in front of a patrol post in a different village.
"Just help the parents trade. My school is not high so yes, it has no work experience other than homework" Anum replied as she threw a smile. A smile forced to cover his grief.
Every time I think of family, only sadness always lingers in my heart. For more than six months, the woman, named Anum, had no news of her family at all. It used to be a time of conflict when they got separated on the way to find a safe place. Anum was forced to join another ship because the ship carrying his family did not fit at that time. From there, Anum met another woman who is now Jiwo's wife as well.
"But your English is fluent? Do you also use English in everyday life?" ask Jiwo to divert the memory of his wife about his family. Jiwo caught a sad look at the woman when she asked about work and family. So Jiwo chose to ask about other things so that his wife was not too sad.
At first glance the woman smiled as she looked at the man next to her. "No. I learned English because I had a dream of working at an embassy. Seems like it's nice to work in a country of people in government relations."
"Well! That's a good mind."
"But it has run aground hehehe ...."
Jiwo laughed for a moment. There was a bitter taste in the laughter of his wife. In order not to dissolve in sadness, Jiwo finally decided to go around again to another place.
Meanwhile, Mom was herding all her daughters-in-law around the market. From the stall of one other kelapak to find and buy the needs of the women who have been recorded. Mother who is basically a market person, of course, is an easy target for traders to ask about the women who come with her.
My mother was confused as to what to answer. I wanted to say son-in-law, but a lot. I want to say brother, but they are not fluent in Indonesian. It's not that Mom doesn't want to admit they're her daughter-in-law, but she's lazy to explain everyone she meets. Every time you meet someone you know the answer will be the same. Therefore, the lazy mother will have other questions that require the mother to explain.
Where are we going now, Mom?" ask one of her daughters-in-law using the language of this country. Although not smooth and seems stiff, but it is a pretty good development.
"Home home" answered Mom briefly and her twelve sons-in-law understood what she meant.
They then walked towards the highway to find public transportation. There is not much they buy in the market. They only bought a few negligee, t-shirts, casual pants, women-only clothing, pads and simple makeup tools. They also buy other kitchen needs and also merchandise materials for Mom.
All of Jiwo's wives were delighted with their activities today. Even if it's just rough, but they're quite amused. They could forget for a moment the misfortune they were experiencing at this moment.
Elsewhere, the same day.
"How is this, Jo? What more reason should I tell Mr. Suryo?" asked Hendrik who looked very worried.
"Boss, rather than the boss always dizzy and got angry Mr. Suryo, why did the boss not try to first monitor the scene of the wedding news that we read earlier? I feel sure, they are the people we are looking for" suggested the men called Bejo.
"It's impossible, Jo. How did they get to a far away place. What else happens at night. Try to think logic?" said Hendik ketus.
"What's wrong, boss, trying? We can get people to investigate."
Hendrik was silent. His heart was stirring, but he was also curious about what Bejo said. Hendril's heart is really raging right now.
"Alright, try to investigate and ask the person who has the account!" henry's word in the end.
"Okay, Boss!"
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