THE CHOICE IN MY LIFE
SECTION 17
Tia pressed her husband's number saved while she was already sitting in her car. It took quite a long time for Gilang to lift it. But Tia never gets angry if Gilang can't lift her quickly while she works. Tia knows how busy S&D jobs are.
“Iya, darling. Sorry I was in a meeting.” Reply Gilang when you can pick up the phone from Tia.
“Lang .. . I think my savings are up. Today I shop for kitchens, and only 1.5 million because there are still some materials at home. But I can't use it because it turns out it's only five hundred thousand left
“How can you not know your own savings balance until it runs out, hm?” ask Gilang.
“Maybe I forgot to check my last transaction.”
“So you're off for shopping today?”
“No, I managed to pay him with the remaining money in my wallet. Even I used coins to complete my payment. I'm so embarrassed that it ended up giving rise to a long queue.” Tia's tone of voice pouted.
“Hahahaha . .I'm sorry, baby. Next month I'll give you more shopping.”
“Next month? But now my money's up, Lang. What if there is a sudden need at home?”
“We'll discuss later, yes. Now you go home and rest. You must be tired.”
“OK. I'll see you at home. Muach . . . later be careful on the way home, yes.” Tia said goodbye to her husband.
“You're careful too, dear. Love you.”
“Love you more.”
Tia drove her sedan through the streets of the capital that began to creep. Skillfully Tia controlled her round steering wheel.
“Where have you been, Tia? Why are you taking so long?” mama Ratna scolded Tia for feeling Tia had left the house too long.
“Street has started to jam, Ma. So Tia was slow.” After that Tia told the incident during the supermarket to her mother.
“What!!! So your savings money is up? Continue how later with our monthly needs. You know for yourself if Gilang salary is not enough for the needs of this house.”
Tia was silent for a moment, she thought that her mother would sympathize with her, but in reality it was the opposite. Mama Ratna is only concerned with how their lives will go if the money Tia has run out.
“Later Tia try more efficient deh, Ma.”
“How?” asked Mama Ratna who had now started to tense her face.
“Ya . . Maybe in the future Tia will reduce to cook beef and replace it with chicken meat or chicken eggs. And if it is too urgent, Tia can shop in the traditional market again, Ma.” Tia Clear.
“Or you start this month just stop to make a donation for the orphanage. You have no obligation to take care of them. They have received help from the government. Our family also needs that money.” Mama Ratna's proposal.
“Tia just gives a little, Ma, not a lot. It was all because Tia felt indebted because they had sincerely raised Tia since childhood. And help from the government sometimes does not come in every month, Ma.”
“Then, how do you want?”
“Emmm . . Can not if the money that Gilang give to Mama every month Tia borrow first for household needs. Later if Tia already has a replacement, Tia will return it to Mama.”
“Can't!!! Even if you promise to replace it, Mama won't. It's good you want to use money Mama.”
“Tia didn't ask, Ma. Tia just borrowed it. After all, it was also money that Mama used for everyday purposes.” Tia tried to speak as slowly as possible so that her in-laws would not get angry.
“Betul, but now there's you in this house. At the very least, show dong that you are filial son-in-law by taking care of all the necessities in this house.”
“What is this? Why did Mom scream?” gilang asked as he entered the house and found his mother making a loud noise while talking to his wife.
“Just ask your wife this. Just over a month as a son-in-law, has been visiting. Because the savings run out, the life will use the money you love Mama.”
“Type, Tia?”
“Not, Lang. I just borrowed it. And if my money is collected again, I'll return it to Mama. Just for a while.”
“Unfortunately you can get more money from anywhere other than Gilang, huh!” mama Ratna asked sarcastically.
“By saving, Ma. Tia can save every month. Tia borrowed just for the rest of this month alone?”
“Mama still does not want. How about this, Gilang. Your wife doesn't know herself.” Mama Ratna said cruelly. Often from the words that came out of the mouth of Ratna's mother, sometimes make Tia's heart scratched.
“What if you just sell your apartment, baby. You also live here.” Gilang gives advice.
“What?” Tia was surprised by the advice Gilang gave.
“Oh, that's right. Just sell Tia, just deposit the money. Flowers every month can be used for everyday purposes. So the money is intact, the flowers can still be used. Sell your car, let it be bigger.” Mama Ratna's expression suddenly changed. Mama Ratna was so excited while listening to the advice from Gilang and quickly agreed to it.
“But, Ma. Car Tia use everywhere if Gilang is not at home.”
“Ah, easy it, later you can buy a new motorbike as a replacement for your car. Don't be spoiled with cars everywhere, already have a family must be willing to sacrifice.” Mama replied with a voice full of emphasis on the word sacrifice.
“Already. Say take a shower first, Ma. We'll continue later. Yuk Tia, come in. I have something to discuss inside.” Gilang took Tia's hand and left her mother.