Price of a Daster
Chapter 20 Gossip

After returning from Amanda's house, Ms. Sopiah still can not eliminate her sense of regret because she did not manage to get money from her former daughter-in-law. She secretly plans to spread rumors about Amanda to her neighbors. Ms. Sopiah also immediately visited the house of Ms. RT who is famous for the nickname the ringleader of gossip at the complex.

Arriving there, there are seen many complex mothers who are seeing a demo of anti-slow stove because it is equipped with an automatic sensor. In case of leakage in the gas cylinder, the gas hose will automatically close. Even if our stove breaks down while it's on, the fire will just die.

"Well, what kind of a rame, why wasn't I invited?" ask Mrs Sopiah.

"So the invitation was already there for the mother, but when the mother's house turned out to be empty there was no one," explained Nani who was on duty to spread the invitation to the residents of the complex.

"Oh, that's me looking at the grandchildren to the front complex. However, the time was not right because it turned out that my former daughter-in-law was entering a man into her house. When I arrived, the man immediately left in shame." Mrs Sopiah started poisoning her neighbor with rumors she was deliberately spreading.

"What time, Mom? Isn't the mother's ex-son-in-law her late daughter Mr Handoko? As far as I know Amanda's a calm person doesn't like weird from ever since she was a girl. My daughter's a schoolmate." It seems like Ms. Rini was in disbelief at what her neighbor said.

"I didn't believe it at first either when a neighbor told me that Manda likes to take men to her house. But after I saw for myself, I believed what they said. People can change Jeng Rini. He used to be calm but now he dares to fight against me, even he kicked me out while advising him not to bring men home."

Mrs Sopiah continues to poison her neighbors' thoughts of hating Amanda, making sales who are promoting the stove become upset because the focus of complex mothers now turns to the fake story of Mrs Sopiah.

"Mother, gossip that person's sin!" exciting sales stove.

"Lying is also a sin, Neng! Why the good quality of the new year has been damaged for a month" said Bu Sopiah.

"Already, Mom! Let's tell you more about Mom's daughter-in-law. I became curious, who said his daughter-in-law kuel, do not groom, every day just wear negligee, time can hook a guy. A handsome guy who doesn't want to be with him?" Ms. RT who was silent joined the sound.

"Beauty of where Bu RT is. The handsome is also my son is clearly a young prosecutor," Ms. Sopiah began to complain about her arrogant illness.

"I'm kho doubtful about the mother's story, because the Manda I saw was never a freak. Her shophouse and my restaurant shophouse are close, ma'am. So I can see her everyday," explained Sinta.

"Well, who is this right?" Ms. RT became confused digesting the gossip she heard.

"Of course my story, Ms. RT. I'm her former father-in-law, certainly better know how Amanda's always quietly washed away."

Ms. Sopiah kept convincing all her neighbors about Amanda always putting men in her house. Until finally, the rumor circulated to the housing complex that Amanda lived in so that her neighbors began to put suspicion on Amanda. Especially every day Amanda always comes home late because of so many orders while her workforce is lacking.

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The days continue to change, Amanda's relationship with Gilang can be said to improve. Moreover, the cooperation plan has been agreed by both parties. That is the reason Gilang often took the time to visit the shophouse where Amanda convection. Plus, Tania and Rama's wedding is only a month away, make them often meet and Amanda often escorted home by Gilang.Of course it can not be separated from the observation of Amanda's neighbors who began to be consumed by gossip Bu Sopiah.

In contrast to Bude Marni who did not believe in the rumors circulating about Amanda, so she ventured to ask Amanda directly than she had to believe in gossip.

"Manda, where are you going?" bude Marni asked when she saw Amanda like she was going out of the house with her two children.

"Manda, can Bude talk to you for a second?" ask Bude Marni.

"Can Bude, let's just talk inside!" take Amanda.

Bude Marni followed what Amanda said. She follows Amanda into the house, who sits on the living room couch.

"What's Bude? Looks like something's important" asked Amanda in surprise.

"Before Bude apologized if later you were offended. Bude just wants to straighten out what Bude heard from someone else. Is Manda in a relationship with a man?" ask Bude Marni carefully.

"No Bude! Manda hasn't thought of getting there?" answer Amanda.

"Who's the guy who always drives home?" ask Bude Marni again.

"Oh that's Mr. Gilang. Manda is working with his company to expand the convection business. So he used to check Manda's convection business after she got home from the office. That's why sometimes he takes Manda home" Amanda explained. "Why Bude?"

"Manda don't be angry with Bude, actually the neighbors are gossiping about you who always bring men home" said Bude Marni.

"What's? Why do they think I'm like that?" ask Amanda in shock. "Bude's oath, even though Manda is always escorted home, but we have no special relationship other than business associates."

"Makanya Bude asked you rather than later even slander." Bude Marni sighed deeply. He was concerned about what happened to Amanda.

"Then Manda should be how, Bude?" clearly a confused look on Amanda's face. He did not expect to be rumored by his neighbor.

"You better keep your distance with Gilang first. To ease the suspicions of all the neighbors. But it's better if you and he are in a serious relationship, so there are no more slanted rumors about you." Bude Marni gives Amanda advice.

"Good Bude! Thanks for reminding me. I guess Bude doesn't know who the source of the gossip is?" ask Amanda.

"Bude don't know, you be careful! Because sometimes being a widow is always used as material for gossip that is not true even though we do not do the wrong thing," Bude Marni said.

"Yes Bude, Manda will always remember Bude's message."

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