Not the Perfect Wife
240. S2 - Mobile number
"Good night, Ma" said Afrin as she entered the kitchen and saw her in-laws cooking with Bik Asih and Fatma.
No wonder Mama Merry was so defensive of Fatma. They look so close, just like when the mother was with Rani.
"Good night, honey. How are you?" merry asked with a smile.
"Okay, Ma" replied Afrin. She felt like her father-in-law had come back like the first time she met. Hopefully it can be like this next. "What's cooking mom?"
"Crab spicy sauce. Khairi said you like it, is it true?"
"Yes, Ma. I'm not really picky about food, but if it's crabs, I like it very much" Afrin replied. "Can I help you, Ma?"
"No need, you just sit down and make you drink."
"No need, Ma. I can take it myself. I'd like to help you too."
Mama Merry smiles at her daughter-in-law, making Afrin happy because her in-laws are back to what they used to be. Everyone can change, something turns into evil.
Afrin helped cook and make drinks for her husband. It's only been a few days, but the woman knows Khairi's favorite food and drink. Not long after, finally the food is ready, just serve it.
"You sit down first, Mama wants to call papa Khairi next to the house."
"Yes, Ma."
Mama Merry passed towards the side porch of the house, leaving Afrin along with her two domestic assistants. Bik Asih walked over to his master's son-in-law.
"Non, we apologize for our treatment the other day. I beg! Please persuade Mr. Khairi not to fire us, "pinta Bik Asih.
"Mas Khairi won't fire Aunty, okay, take it easy. He also has no power over it. Aunty, right, working here with Papa and Mama."
"But yesterday Mr. Khairi seemed very serious."
Afrin understands the Pushy feelings. Must be that middle-aged woman was afraid of being unemployed. In this day and age it is very difficult to find a job, especially a good employer like his in-laws.
"No, just calm down. Let me talk later if it's true, Mas Khairi wants to fire Auntie."
"Thank you, Non."
"Together."
The middle-aged woman was relieved, at least there was a guarantee that she would not lose her job. Bik Asih still had to give a living to his family in the village. Not to mention Fatma's pocket money.
She is still grateful that her employer financed her daughter's school. But if the woman is fired, school fees will also automatically stop. That's why Bik Asih pleaded with Afrin.
Everyone entered the dining room and started to enjoy dinner. Khairi sees Merry's attitude change, she is quite happy. However, his decision cannot be changed. The man will still take his wife to live in the apartment.
"Pa, Ma, tomorrow me and Afrin will move into my apartment. We'll stay there."
Hamdan and Merry were both shocked to hear Khairi's decision. Previously they thought that his son and daughter-in-law would live in this house. Only Khairi's son in this family.
"Why should I stay in an apartment? Why not just stay here? This house is too big!" ask Merry.
"We also want to be independent, Ma. I don't want to always depend on Mom and Dad. There it was also closer to the Afrin campus so, she could still do the job of a housewife."
Afrina just kept listening. She also did not know what her husband was planning. The woman just followed whatever Khairi's decision was.
"What Afrin doesn't want to live here?" ask Mama Merry.
"Not Afrin, Ma, but it's my decision. I also want to be with my wife. Papa and Mama also certainly understand, we are still newlyweds," said Khairi reasoned. He hoped that his parents would understand and not ask again.
"If Papa, it's up to you, how good. Do not forget to visit here often. You're our only successors."
"Father!" Merry wants to protest at her husband, but Hamdan tries to give her understanding.
"Yes, Pa. Papa don't worry, we'll come here often" Khairi said.
"Mama take it easy, I will also be here often. Don't grieve. Mama can also come to the apartment if you want" said Afrin.
"Well, if your decision is unanimous. I pray you're always happy."
Khairi and Afrin were relieved, not too difficult to make Merry understand.
"Thank you, Ma" Khairi and Afrin said. They also talked.
Both parents gave advice to their son and daughter-in-law. Khairi and Afrin listened intently while Bik Asih and Fatma were relieved that Khairi did not discuss their dismissal at all.
After finishing dinner, Khairi and Afrin returned to the room. The man took his cell phone which was on the table. There were three missed calls from Ivan. He called his assistant, worried that something might be important.
"Hello, assalamualaikum" Ivan said across the phone.
"Waalaikumsalam, is there anything important?" ask Khairi who does not want to mince words.
"Master, may I ask for Non Afrin's cell phone number?"
"Why did you ask for my wife's number?" khairi asked in a dislike tone.
"I want to ask for Rani's number" Ivan replied quietly. Between embarrassment and nervousness and Khairi realizes it.
"You want Rani's number! Wife candidate number period does not have? Didn't you drive her mother to the terminal yesterday? Why don't you ask for her phone number?"
"I forgot, Sir."
Khairi did not end up thinking with his assistant. Why is it so hard to make him a gentle and warm man? He is also strict in his work. However, the man will be warm to his wife
"Don't be too stiff with women. While working we must be firm, but we must treat women with feelings. Otherwise, he will leave and you will have trouble looking for him" Khairi said.
Ivan just kept silent not knowing what to answer. In his heart he confirmed Khairi's words. The man is still waiting for his boss to give him Rani or Afrin's number.
"See, I'll just ask and ask for the number. I don't want you to call my wife."
"Yes, Sir. It's up to you how good it is."
"I hang up, I'll send you a message. Assalamualaikum."
"Yes, Sir. The waalaikumsalam."
Khairi disconnected and waited for his wife who was in the bathroom. Not long after Afrin came out in pajamas.
"Darling, can I have Rani's phone number?"
Afrin looked at her husband strangely. Why did her husband suddenly ask for Rani's phone number? Khairi explains that Ivan asked for it. The woman smiled and immediately showed her husband the number of the housekeeper. Khairi immediately sent to Ivan's number.
"Why didn't Ivan ask the same person directly?" ask Afrin.
"Forgotten to say."
"Or maybe because he's so nervous!" guess Afrin made them laugh together. Both have felt that Ivan and Rani both have feelings. It's just that they prefer silence, in contrast to Khairi who immediately said and chased after him.
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