Mother is Not a Night Woman
A Marriage Terms

The hero clenched one hand with a growling jaw. Highlight his sharp eyes stared at the mobile screen in anger. A man who was his man had just sent a clear picture showing the father meeting a woman. It felt like Wira really wanted to destroy the woman she knew named Via.

"What's up, Wira? Why does your face seem so upset?" I heard Ivan's voice that had just entered the room.

"It's okay, Van. I was just thinking something." The hero turned off his phone, then put it back on the table.

"Thinking of Shera again? Never mind, forget Shera. Start your new life."

"Sok knows! I wasn't thinking about that bad woman. I don't care about him." Wira rubbed her face rough. His mind was very confused considering the photo that his man had just sent. "Oh, yeah Van. I have to go home early this afternoon. I have business."

"What business?" ask Ivan.

"You'll know later. I can't tell you yet."

"All right! Continue your work!" Ivan patted his best friend on the shoulder, then walked out of the room. While Wira again contacted someone with his phone.

"Examine the woman's address!" tell someone she just contacted.

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In the afternoon at a cafe there was a meeting between Wira and a friend and his man.

"His name is Alviana Andini, 23 years old, lives in Kasih Bunda orphanage. He has a four-year-old daughter who is now being treated in hospital" a man said, handing over photographs.

Wira stared furiously one by one the photos given by his friend, one of which was a photo where Via sat with his father in a restaurant.

"Is this info all?" ask the man in front of her. "He had a child. She should have a husband, right?"

"He's not married" the man replied.

Decakan accompanied by a sardonic smile rising at the corner of the lips of Wira. "Of course, her son must have been the result of her affair with a man."

"Eitherway! I haven't got any info on that. Alviana Andini has never been married before."

The emotion-ridden hero tore through the pictures of Via and threw them in any direction. He tried to hold back his anger. "In which hospital was his son treated? And what pain is he?"

"Cipta Harapan Hospital. I don't know what his son is sick, the hospital won't give his patient data. But what I heard is, he's having a hard time finding his son's hospital fees."

The look on the face of the girl who was growling slowly began to normal again. Somehow there was a sense of compassion in his heart, but he immediately dismissed that feeling. His hatred for Via defeats everything.

Why should I feel sorry for him. He deserves it for all his bad deeds. And it looks like I can take advantage of this situation to force that woman away from dad.

"All right, thanks for the info. I'll call you as soon as I can. Now I have to go." Hurriedly Wira left the cafe towards the parking lot, after saying goodbye to his man.

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"Sir, this is the total bill that must be paid. Inpatient and medical expenses" an administration official said, handing over a piece of paper to Via. Both eyes of the woman was wide open to see the nominal listed in the paper.

It costs a lot. Where do I get this much money? I no longer have a mistress. Now how should I? In the Inner Via.

"Mom, can I ask for a time waiver to pay off the maintenance fee?" ask the lady officer.

Smiling the woman replied, "Usually the policy of the hospital will give three days for payment." Hearing the woman's words made Via close his eyes. I don't know where he'll get that kind of money in three days.

Via retreated slowly, dropping his body on a chair while staring at the bill sheet. Both of his eyes that were faint and tired were again filled with clear liquid. However, as much as possible Via held back so that his tears did not fall. In the heart there is still a belief that God will not give man a test beyond his ability.

"So you're gonna need some money to pay for your son's hospital?" ask Wira.

Via is not yet able to speak. The intimidating gaze of the Hero really made his guts shrink.

"Sorry ... I gotta go right away." Via hurriedly fixed his luggage and put it in the bag, then rushed to leave Wira.

"I'll help you pay your son's hospital expenses" Wira said, stopping her footsteps. The woman did not fully believe the words of the Hero who some time ago insulted her all out. "How about we talk first, and I'll help you" he bargained.

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Via rubbed a drop of tears that fell soaked his face. That afternoon somewhere quiet, Wira had just offered something Via had never expected before. A wedding offer in exchange for a fantastic amount of money. And of course, with that money, Via can finance Lyla's treatment.

In his mind, the question arises, why the hero must tie him into a marriage. Is not marriage a sacred relationship between a pair of loving human children. Via ventured into the eyes of the man sitting in front of him. There was a look of hatred that was clearly visible through the glare of the sharp eyes of the Hero.

"Why should I get married?" his question is full of doubt.

"That's the only condition. If you agree, I'll help you pay your son's hospital fees."

"But marriage is not a joke. I need some time to think about it. S-sorry ...." Hearing Via's answer even makes the anger of the Hero more so-so.

"Who do you think you are? I don't have time to wait for your answer. Answer me now, or I'll cancel my favor."

For a few minutes, Via kept silent. He took a few deep breaths. The shadows of Lyla's innocent face sprung up in her mind. Lyla was everything to that woman. And for Lyla's sake, Via will be able to do anything.

"It seems you're not interested! All right, there's no help for you!" The hero stood up from his seat, then left Via. However, the woman soon regained her senses from her daydream.

"Wait!" call Via stop the steps of the hero. "All right, I agree." With great force, Via agreed to the Hero's offer.

A meaningful smile again appeared on the handsome face of the man. He turned around and sat there again.

"I still have a few more conditions" said Wira followed by a nod Via.

"All right, what is it?"

"Stay away from my family and never meet my parents! And remember, without my permission, you can't leave the house or set foot in the orphanage again. Your place is in my house."

Via replied with a slow nod. Although the conditions put forward by Wira are very heavy, but that is the only way he can take. Via has no other choice.

Finally, after the agreement, Via and Wira married simply. Even only attended by a few witnesses including Bu Retno and the parents of Wira.

Being a wife who should be a fitrah for a woman, in fact, became a nightmare for Via. Where the husband unceasingly insulted her as a cheap woman.

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FLASHBACK OFF

This is where Via is now, in a house where she becomes a show wife. There is no beautiful night, no affection from a husband. There was nothing but silence and silence that accompanied him.

That morning, again Wira came home with staggering steps. Via had just finished performing the Dhuha prayer when he heard a sound like a falling object. Hurriedly he stepped out, seeing Wira lying on the floor.

"Astagfirullah, Mas Wira ..." Via immediately approached her husband and wanted to help him stand up.

"You want what you? Don't touch me! I don't want to be touched by you! You're just a disgusting woman."

Sick, Wira's speech is like a pain that scratches the wound. Again and again insults were accepted Via resignedly.

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