Other Dream Women
Chapters 10. Woman Yesterday

Heart slightly scratched because of the harsh words of the husband, try Cahya forget to busy yourself in the kitchen. Her lentic fingers began to touch green vegetables and a few pieces of chicken thighs for her to process into a breakfast menu.

Cahya let out a long breath then she exhaled slowly. The incident at dawn was really only able to make the woman stroke the chest. Seven years of living a household heresy with Awan, never once did he get a word or abusive behavior from the husband. But this time, he had to really strengthen his heart, expand his chest and increase his patience to deal with the change in attitude of the Clouds.

How deep the pain felt, but Cahya did not forget his duty as a wife. He still wholeheartedly serves all the needs of the Cloud. What a noble, right?

After struggling with green vegetables and chicken thighs, Cahya began scooping coffee grounds into the cup. Slowly he poured hot water in there and became a hot cup of coffee.

A special cup of coffee was ready to welcome the Clouds who were leaving for headquarters this morning. Accompanied by peanut butter toast that makes the dish even more tempting to taste immediately.

"Mom, take a shower? Let Cahya get ready?"

Finished with all the kitchen activities, Cahya volunteered to switch to taking care of her mother-in-law. As usual, after cooking, the twenty-seven-year-old woman switched to taking care of Marni's needs. More precisely help the mother-in-law to take a bath.

"Let's go on Ay. I see you're still very busy. I'm afraid I'm interrupting your activities" subtly refused Marni. Because really, Cahya still looks troubled.

A faint smile rose on the woman's lips. "No Ma'am. All kitchen work is done. Now I take a shower after that it's the kids' turn to take a shower. The kids are still asleep, ma'am."

After being given an understanding, Marni nodded her head. Actually, his body also feels uncomfortable because the diapers he wears are full. Cahya immediately pushed the wheelchair of the in-laws to enter the bathroom.

Arriving in the bathroom, Cahya memapah Marni body for him to sit on a plastic chair. Slowly, he opened all the clothes of the mother-in-law and also took off diapers that were too dirty.

"Well, aren't you disgusted at cleaning that up? If you're disgusted just let Mom clean it up, son. I'm really not happy if you always have to change and clean your shit."

Cahya could only faintly smile in response to these words of her in-laws. Because for him, these kinds of things don't really matter.

"Why should you be disgusted, Mom? This is all Aya had experienced when children were babies. Even now they are still cleaning Cahya right after the pup? So it's no different at all from the kids, ma'am."

"But I really don't feel good Ay. The clouds should have done this because she's Mom's real son."

"Mom, this mother Aya already considered as Aya's own biological mother. So that all this has become the duty of Cahya. Mother, don't hesitate. It's also Mom's son, like Awan's."

Cahya began to wash the face of the mother-in-law and began to pour water from above the head. This morning Cahya was planning to wash Marni's hair.

Marni could only be stunned hearing all of Cahya's words. A blessing from God for getting an angelic hearted and noble hearted son-in-law like this daughter-in-law. In this day and age it is very difficult to get a daughter-in-law who is so sincere in caring for her in-laws. But now God's blessing is on his side. By presenting the figure of Cahya in his life line.

"Mom can't say anything more than thank you, thank you, and thank you, son. May the sincerity of your heart with filial devotion to Mother be replaced with the happiness of life by God."

"Amale, aamiin .... Thank you very much Ma for your prayer."

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The clouds were in a hurry as they came out of the room. From the look of the man's face was like racing against time so as not to arrive late somewhere. The man rushed towards the dining room where all his family members had already gathered there.

"Mas, how come you look in such a hurry? Where are you going?"

"I have to get to Ay's head office. Today there is a visit from Semarang."

The clouds rushed to sip the coffee that had been served. Not to forget, he picked the toast that was also available.

"Sit the goods for a moment. It's not nice to eat and drink while standing like that. Especially in front of children" said Cahya reminded.

"So, you can't take us to school anymore? Though we want to be escorted by Dad loh," great-grandson Malika with a disappointed look. Looks like the little girl missed being delivered to school by the Clouds.

The clouds close her body to the bodies of her two daughters. He alternately rubbed the head of Alina and Malika who was wrapped in a blue veil.

"I'm sorry, son, I can't take you to school. But I promise you, I'll pick you up when you get home from school. After that we can all buy ice cream at the minimarket. How's it?"

The two little girls threw eyes at each other. Eventually, they both nodded their heads.

"Alright Dad. But don't be late!"

The clouds lifted his back. He grabbed a small bag containing a tablet inside. The man sipped once more the remaining coffee.

"All right, I'm leaving first."

Without wasting much time the clouds headed for the terrace. He put on his shoes and rushed into the car. Shortly after the engine was turned on...

"Mas, wait!"

The clouds poked his head out of the window. "What the hell is Ay?"

He approached the clouds. She reached out to greet her husband as usual.

"Be careful on the road. May Allah always facilitate all your affairs" said Cahya while kissing the back of the husband's hand.

The clouds just smiled. "Yes, thank you."

Without further ado, the clouds began to step on the gas pedal. Slowly the car walked out of the courtyard and began to disappear from Cahya's sight.

Cahya. There are different things that the clouds show.

"Even kissing my forehead, Mas Awan forgot. What really bothered her mind to make her forget about our previous routine?"

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This afternoon the air was hotter than usual. The king of the afternoon seemed to transfer his heat energy excessively which made the blistering so it felt burning the skin. Anyone would choose to stay in the house. A group of black ants and birds also choose to shelter in their nest. Lizards and other flat animals like not to be outdone too, those who usually often pass by on the asphalt, now choose to languish in their respective hiding places.

The cloud stood in front of the showcase of a minimarket across the street from his office. After entertaining guests from Semarang, the man chose to look for cold drinks in this minimarket. This scorching air really makes his throat dry.

"Okay, sorry I forgot to bring my wallet. I cancancel the transaction."

"Oh my mother, if you do not have the money, do not enter the minimarket. The time to buy this much stuff does not carry a wallet. Just reason?"

"I swear my wallet was left behind."

In the ear, clouds faintly heard the sound of two people who were rowdy. He turned to the source of the sound, precisely towards the cashier. Seen from where he stands at this time a woman was fussing with the cashier.

The clouds swung his legs. He stood beside the woman who was still bowing her head.

"What's wrong, Mom? I hear it like there's a commotion?" ask the cloud at the cashier.

"This is sir, this Mbak bought this much groceries but he said his wallet was left behind. This is just the reason, sir. He doesn't seem to have any money but acts like a rich man."

At first glance, Cloud noticed this woman who was still bowing her face. I don't know why he keeps his head down. He may be ashamed of this incident.

"How much is the total of all your groceries? Let me pay."

The woman was shocked to death. Hurriedly he raised his head and turned towards the Clouds.

"No need Mas, I don't want to trouble. I can't just cancel this shop."

A familiar voice in the ears of the Clouds, made the man also look at the face of the woman beside him. His body was made aghast when he saw the figure of the woman he met yesterday at the Merapi Valley restaurant.

"You?"

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