Marrying Mother's Mother's Mother
Chapter 5. Back to Jakarta
“What's up, Mister?” asked Ms. Rosmah, shortly after being in the Bara workspace.
“Bu, can you stop calling me Sir,” pinta Bara directly hugged Bu Rosma.
“Now you are my mother,” Bara said again.
“I have to call what, Sir. From eight years ago, my tongue was used to it,” said Ms. Rosmah.
“Call me Bara, now I am your son, Mom,” Pinta Bara let go of his embrace.
Bara opened his desk drawer, pulled out a map and handed it to Ms. Rosmah.
“This home certificate. Now it's been redirected in the name of Mother. Don't refuse anymore. I am your son-in-law now,” said Bara, thrusting the black map into the hands of her mother-in-law.
"But, Son ...." Ms. Rosmah tried to refuse.
“No, Mom. This is for Mom. I purposely didn't give it to her before the wedding day, because I knew Mom would refuse. And now, I have no reason to refuse. Later every month I will send money monthly to Bella's account. He will arrange all the needs and payments of workers here,” explained Bara.
“Mom don't need to work anymore, Mother of this house owner. From now on, don't stay in that room anymore. You can choose any room you want,” continued Bara again.
“If you need anything, have Bella contact me,” Bara continued.
“That means ... Son Bara will leave Bella here?” asked Ms. Ida to make sure her hearing was not wrong.
“Yes. After Bella finishes High School, I'll pick her up,” Bara explained.
Ms. Rosmah nodded, nor could she refuse everything Bara had planned that had now officially become her son-in-law.
“Bu, later please call Bella. Have him meet me on the back porch,” pinta Bara.
***
Bella stopped her steps when she saw Bara sitting waiting for her. There was doubt that filled his heart. He doesn't know how to deal with Bara.
“Yes, Sir,” greet Bella when she stands before Bara.
“Bell, tomorrow I leave for Jakarta. You can occupy my bedroom from now on.”
“Yes, Sir,” says Bella.
He took out a card from his wallet. “From now on, you can use it for all your needs and Mother,” sodor Bara on his wife.
“Ya, Mr.”
“Please take care of all the salary of workers here, I will send money to your account every month.”
“Ya, Mr.”
“If there is anything, you can contact me. Finish your school, I'll pick you up later,” Bara said with a smile.
“Ya, Mr.”
Bella could only answer 'yes', her husband did not discuss personal matters. Bara just asked him to take care of everything left here.
***
Bella went into Bara's bedroom. As per her husband's request, from today she will occupy the main room in the mansion. There was fear and nervousness, imagining going to bed in the room with the man she had always considered the master.
Bella looked around, her eyes bead looking for the figure of Bara, the husband. Fear, worry and panic gather together. His heart was racing, as his steps drew closer to the middle of the bed.
“I have to how this is?” bella said in her heart.
The young girl squeezed her sleeping pajamas, choosing to stand staring at the empty bed that was still neatly shiny. I wonder how hard it is to miss tonight. Long pensive, his consciousness returned when he heard the door of the room open.
“You haven't slept, Bell?” ask Bara, walk inside. The man was already wearing his nightgown. Seeing Bella's frightened and nervous expression, Bara smiled.
“You need not worry, I promise nothing will happen,” Bara assured.
Bella's still flinching. Not daring to go ahead of Bara and choose to wait for her husband to climb onto the bed first.
“Sorry, I have to sleep here too. I'm not good with Mom,” Bara said suddenly, as soon as Bella was lying next to her.
All night Bella can't sleep. He also did not dare to turn around. Curled up on the side of the bed, making the distance as far as possible. He could only be a little relieved, after hearing Bara's fine snoring. Only then did Bella dare to move, turning around to look at the husband who had fallen asleep.
He's good-looking. So good-looking.
Bella was the first time she could stare at Bara freely and at close range.
I never dreamed of marrying her. I don't know what kind of life I'm going to live in the future either. I just know, he's a good guy. It can't hurt me. There was no talk of anything in this marriage, he did not even discuss my responsibilities and duties as his wife. Does not discuss requirements either. Hearing his words, getting married was like a toy.
***
At 05:00, Bella woke up from her sleep. There was a burly hand hitting his stomach at this moment. He almost screamed, surprised to find himself and his master sleeping in the same bed. Lucky his memory quickly returned, the scream had not escaped his tiny lips.
“I'm married to her,” whispered Bella, moving Bara's hand from above her stomach. He rushed out of the room to see his mother.
“Mother, can I help you?” bella asked, piggybacking on her long hair. Roll it up so that it forms a spool.
“Prepare breakfast for your husband, Bell,” pinta Bu Rosma on her daughter.
“Yes, Bu.”
“Son, you already know that your husband will be back in Jakarta today?” ask Miss Rosmah.
“Yes, Bu.” Bella answered. His hands were busy slicing vegetables for the fried rice mixture.
“Bara didn't say anything to you?” ask Miss Rosmah again.
“No. Just saying I'll pick me up after graduating high school later,” explained Bella.
“You graduated in six months. Just be patient, Son,” said Ms. Rosmah soothingly.
“Yes, Mom,” says Bella.
Actually Bella did not bother much about Bara leaving him. She is more dizzy thinking about how her life will be if she lives with her husband in Jakarta.
***
After breakfast, Bara returned to his room. Bella, who is not admitted to school today, tailed behind Bara.
“There can I help you with, Mister?” ask Bella. He saw Bara drop the suitcase from the closet.
“Please tidy up all my clothes into the suitcase, Bell,” Bara said pointing to a stack of clothes that had been neatly arranged on the bed.
“Sisa in the closet, please give it to workers in need. If it is less worthy, just throw it away. The closet is emptied, so you can arrange your stuff inside.” continued Bara.
Deg—
He doesn't plan to go back. Why are all his clothes not taken away at all.
Bella looked at her husband who was tidying up his clothes. Bara was so serious even looking towards him at all. There was a slight sense of being ignored ignited in the heart. Although he knew, their marriage was not based on a relationship like a married couple in general.
Before long, the driver helped take out two large suitcases belonging to Bara, then put them in the trunk of the car.
There is no farewell scene like any other couple. There was no kiss on the forehead or a touch of the hand from her husband. Bara just nodded and smiled as he said goodbye to her.
In contrast to the treatment with Ms. Rosmah, Bara still had time to hug her in-laws tightly and ask for prayers to be launched her journey.
“I'm leaving now.” That's the only word Bara said.
Bella can only stare at Bara's car disappearing, out the gate of the house.
Sighing in a rough breath, Bella returned to the room with shaky steps. He must be ready to live a life that is still gray in front of him. Bella did not know what kind of life was before her eyes.
***
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