Only a Substitute Wife
6. Hiding the Truth

Sontak Clara and Bini Nani throw a glance at the figure of a middle-aged woman who is Clara's in-law. Clara immediately moved and approached the in-laws.

“Mama came here why not tell me first. Kan Clara can prepare something for Mama,” Clara said

Maya shook her head slowly. He took Clara's wounded hand. “This is why, baby? Why did your hand get bandaged by gini?” asked Maya with a very worried look.

“That, Mistress...”

“My hand was accidentally hit by broken glass. I accidentally dropped it because of my slippery hand. But it's okay. Aunt Nani has treated him. Mama don't worry well,” explains Clara

Aunt Nani could only sigh slowly when Clara was hiding the truth. He wanted to tell the truth to his master. But if Clara doesn't seem to want to tell you the truth, she'd better follow.

“Aduh, dear. Why aren't you careful? We take it to the doctor. Mama is afraid that there will be an infection later,” timpal Maya who still installs her worried look.

Clara shook her head quickly. “Don't Ma! I really am nothing. Aunt Nani has treated him well. Mending now we go to the middle room. We chat together,” reject Clara who tries to make her in-laws do not need to take her to the doctor. Isn't that too much?

Maya breathed a slow breath. “Yes if you are nothing. But if it still hurts, you have to tell Mama. Mama does not want her favorite daughter-in-law to be sick. Auntie, please clean up the shards. Do not let there be a small fraction, later even stepped on by Clara,” explained Maya

“Good Mistress!”

Maya immediately clasps Clara's hand to pass. Clara glanced behind her, at Aunt Nani. He muttered the word ‘maaf’ to the middle-aged woman. Aunt Nani shook her head indicating that she was okay.

Clara and her in-laws sat facing each other. Honestly speaking, Clara was a little scared at first if she was going to get the evil in-laws. Like many books he read. In fact, it was not as he had expected. She was grateful to be able to get in-laws like Mama Maya. That woman loves herself so much. He felt the warmth of a mother-in-law.

“Are you okay here? Does Keenan make it hard for you? Or hurt you?” ask Maya

Clara was silent for a moment. Did he have to tell Mama Maya the truth about Keenan's behavior to her while here?

Looking at the silent Clara, it raised a question in his mind. He held his daughter-in-law's hand.

“Clara, what's up?” ask Maya

Clara was awakened from her daydream. “Sorry, Ma. I'm even daydreaming. Mama take it easy. Keenan didn't hurt me. He was a little bit indifferent to me. But he didn't trouble me at all,” said Clara, who chose to hide the truth.

Maya speechless. He looked at Clara.

“Darling, if Keenan really hurt you, just say yes. You will be very happy if you can be honest with your mom. Even if Keenan threatens you not to say it, do not ignore it. Just tell me whatever happens,” timpal Maya with a big smile.

Clara really felt warm in her heart because of the attention of her in-laws. Things she never got from Mama Tantri. Because Mama Tantri will always distinguish the affection between herself and her brother. Clara doesn't want to be so bad for her own parents.

Clara nodded her head strongly. “Daddy, Ma. I will always be honest with my mom. Thanks yeah, Mama. Mama is very considerate of me,” reply Clara with a wide smile as well.

Maya hugged Clara tightly. “Always count on Mama well if you need something or someone hurts you. Mama will always be there for Clara,” Maya said while stroking Clara's dark brown mane plan.

Clara was really happy to be noticed like this. The attention he never got. Even to his own family. From childhood, Clara loved herself.

The hug came off. “Oh yes, do you want to have lunch outside with Mama?” take Maya

“Good! Come on, let's go now. Before we have lunch, we better take a walk in the mall well,” Maya said

Clara who wanted to refuse could not because the in-laws who even immediately pulled her hand out of the house.

Aunt Nani smiled seeing that.

“It seems like Madam is there for Clara if she is having a hard time,” muttered Bibi Nani

The car carrying Maya and her in-laws had stopped in front of a mall. As planned, Maya will invite her daughter-in-law to tour the mall before lunch together. Clara followed happily. However, he was quite overwhelmed because his in-laws forced him to shop. Starting from clothes, accessories to buy jewelry. Clara doesn't need any of that. He just wanted to walk with his father-in-law.

But once again he could not resist if his in-laws were to force him. He was also afraid that later Mama Maya even upset with him for refusing to continue.

Fortunately, the bodyguard swiftly brought all their offerings.

“Ma, we rest first aja yukk,” invite Clara

Not only because he was tired enough, he was just trying to find an excuse so that Mama Maya did not need to take him around again to buy a lot of things.

Maya looks up at her watch. “Yes, come on. I'll be in lunch hour. How about in that restaurant?” maya proposed pointing to one of the restaurants near them.

“Bby Ma. Just there,” replied Clara who prefers wherever they eat, the important thing is that her mother has been diverted to not buy many more things for her. Even though Mama Maya was her father-in-law. There is still a bad taste if you have to accept so many things. Moreover, he had to massage his chest when he saw the fantastic prices. The world of the rich is very different.

They entered a restaurant in the mall. After ordering the food, Clara and Mama Maya spoke lightly.

“Mama shouldn't buy me a lot of stuff. Moreover, the price is very expensive that,” chirped Clara

“Oh, you don't do that, baby. Mama did this for her own son. There is no harm, no. Mama is very happy to take a walk with you,” timpal Maya

Clara was quite stunned when Mama Maya said that she had been considered like her own child. Clara's gaze stopped on a man and woman who had just walked into the restaurant. She was quite surprised to see a man who turned out to be her own husband, Keenan who was currently walking alone with a woman who was struggling in his hands.

Anyone who saw would have thought if the two were in a relationship. Is this the reason Keenan doesn't accept his existence? Because that man already has another woman. He could see that the woman was very beautiful. Keenan would love it. Unlike her, who was just an ordinary woman and more precisely just a surrogate wife.

Maya stared confusedly at Clara who was just silent. “Clara, what's up? Why are you like that? What are you looking at?” ask Maya

When Maya wants to turn her head back, Clara quickly stops her.

“Eh?! Mama! What do you think this earring I'm wearing is beautiful?” ask Clara

Maya did not look back, instead she looked at the earrings worn by Clara. He nodded his head.

“It was great for you. Whatever you wear will be good. Because this Mama's child is very beautiful,” Maya replied while pinching Clara's cheek softly.

Clara just chuckled softly In her heart was very relieved because Mama Maya who did not look back. As he glanced back, he was quite grateful that Keenan and the woman had already left. Even though in her heart it hurts because she is being cheated on by her husband.

You don't have to be sad, Clara. This is the path you take. It's up to Brother Keenan to do what. I don't care ~ inner Clara who smiles softly.