The Obsolete Bond
New Hope
"Huh? Mama's really gonna be here in three days?" Dito asked as if he could not believe what his mother had just said.
My mother laughed on the phone.
"Yes, Mama is serious. This is Mama and Papa has booked a ticket, Nang. On Sunday, our plane leaves at 3pm. Pick us up with Sarah!" Clearly her mother was in a very happy tone. Shortly thereafter, the phone was shut down after Mama Dito left.
Sarah and Dito can only look at each other. The arrival of her mother-in-law means the same as the departure of Anggi from this house even if only for a moment. Mama Dito can't be in this house with Anggi. What if Anggi says something that doesn't happen and all the secrets that Sarah and Dito take good care of are revealed? Sarah is very familiar with Anggi who likes to seek attention and that is the most frightening for Sarah.
"Where's Dit?" Sarah asked as she glanced towards Anggi and Bu Risa who were still staring at the two of them with eyes as sharp as knives.
"Mbuh, Sar. I haven't thought about what to do." Dito shrugged his shoulders a sign he had not found a solution.
Sarah thought hard. What should he and Dito do so that Anggi's presence in Dito's life is not hampered by Mama and her Father-in-law? Sarah could not imagine what would happen if all these problems were exposed and known by Dito's parents. Clearly, it was certain that the life of one of the three of them would be ruined without any remains.
Suddenly Sarah clapped her hand as if getting such a great idea for the matter.
"An idea?" Dito asked confusedly seeing Sarah.
Sarah approached Dito and seemed to whisper something.
"I'm not sure this is a good idea, Sar." Dito replied doubtfully.
"Yes, what other idea do you have? From bengong doang. Help me to think." Sarah is upset.
But it's not just Sarah who's upset. Anggi was also upset. He could no longer hold back his jealousy from seeing Sarah and Dito together since then even though the call from Mama Dito had long been interrupted. Angry Anggi got up from his seat, walked over with an irritated leg, then walked into the room and slammed the door.
"Why numbers?" Dito asked confused while looking at Sarah.
"He's jealous, bego! Sana samperin was your favorite bojo. Later if he mengambek you don't get ration lo Dit." Sarah did not care and went back to watching the drama.
"Don't forget to take my advice. It's not so ugly." cried Sarah relaxed before Dito went into Anggi's room.
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The next morning Sarah, Dito, Anggi, and Bu Risa gather together in the dining room. If Dito says, there are important things that must be discussed together. So they sat down in one place that morning.
"Have I nothing to sit by Anggi? Tar she miscarried with me near." Sarah asked with a sinless face.
Dito glared at Sarah, hinting her to shut up. While Anggi and Bu Risa smiled wryly because they had gotten a joke from Sarah this early.
"Sorry yes Nggi, radioactive humans want to sit next to you. If you don't like it, you go as far as before. Fear radiation I'm a danger to your baby." Look at Sarah once again while pulling up a chair to sit near Dito.
Anggi just sulked in silence. He was always running out of words to reply Sarah. Either because the aura of the woman is very intimidating Anggi, or indeed basically Anggi is not good at talking sharp like Sarah.
Dito cleared his throat to attract the attention of his two wives and his in-laws.
"So there's something I want to talk to." Dito finally opened his voice.
"Why Mas? It's so important that you have to cuddle us this early?" Anggi asked while holding Dito's right hand with both hands.
"So my mom's going to Ambon the day after tomorrow. Do you know if Mama doesn't know anything about our complicated relationship?" Ask Dito to Anggi.
Anggi nodded slowly.
"And I want it for now, let it stay that way. Let Mama and Papa not know about our relationship, Anggi." Connect Dito again.
Anggi seemed to disagree with Dito's words.
"Yes, I know. I will definitely tell you everything if I find the right way and time. But it's not now, dear Anggi. I can't tell Mama and Papa that big thing right now." Said Dito full of regret while rubbing Anggi's cheeks.
My God, what kind of soap opera is this in front of Sarah. The clock is not even at 8 but the second wife has started making dramas. Sarah rolled her eyeballs. He is uncomfortable to see the drama and spoiled attitude Anggi. It seems that Anggi should feel his head hollowed out with the occasional drill.
Anggi sulking again. It is clearly visible from his face because when Anggi sulks, his cheeks will expand like doughnuts are mostly yeast. Sarah laughed every time she saw him.
"So what do you want, Mas?" Anggi finally opened his voice.
"I want you to be with Mama on vacation for a few days. I will plan a vacation for you and Mama to Bali while Mama and Papaku are here. Ain't it all right, Anggi darling?" Tanya Dito tried to convince Anggi.
"Yes I can't refuse either, can I?" Reply Anggi annoyed.
Sarah can only smile holding back the laughter of seeing Anggi and Dito fighting. It's entangling,
Jeez, it's funny to see Kindergarten's kids fighting.
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Sarah and Dito were ready at the airport 1 hour ago to pick up Dito's parents. Shortly thereafter, a notice of the arrival of the plane from Semarang was voiced on the loudspeakers.
"Your mom's late, Dit." Sarah told Dito.
Sarah's eyes caught the figure they were looking for. Her two in-laws waved happily at them while smiling sumringah. Dito who stood a little far from Sarah was immediately docked and holding Sarah's hand.
"Hi Ma! Hi Pa!!!" Sarah approached her two in-laws while kissing their hands.
Mama Dito immediately hugged Sarah tightly and kissed both of her cheeks.
"That's why you are like you, Nduk!" Excited Mama Dito happy.
Mama Dito wanted to have a daughter. So when Dito the only child had a lover like Sarah, his mother openly accepted Sarah. And even treated Sarah like her own daughter.
"I'm not kangen, Ma?" Tanya Dito pretended to be a shoulder.
"Why, why miss the same you if there is a daughter Mama here." Joking Mama Dito to Dito.
Both Dito's parents laughed off seeing his seemingly happy son living with the woman of his choice. But they don't know what's really going on behind the smiles and laughter that Sarah and Dito gave them.
The four then get into Dito's car and drive home to the house occupied by Dito, Sarah, and Anggi. Fortunately Anggi and Bu Risa have been in Bali since yesterday so Sarah and Dito can temporarily remove traces of Anggi from their home.
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That night, Mama Dito calls Sarah to speak together while Dito goes with his Papa through the city of Ambon while looking for food.
"Nduk, here first. Mama's gonna talk to you for a second." Call Mama Dito to Sarah.
Sarah who was in the kitchen making her mother-in-law coffee immediately approached her. She wondered what Mama Dito would talk about? Is it possible that Mama Dito is suspicious of her relationship and Dito? According to Sarah they both had quite a good show, so Mama and Papa should not be suspicious.
"Pripun, Ma?" Sarah asked while serving coffee to her mother-in-law.
He took a position and sat down next to his mother-in-law who was sitting on the porch. The sky tonight was very bright and many stars were lighting it up. Mama has always loved to calm down by looking at the sky like this. It was morning, evening, or night. Sarah knows that habit.
Her mother-in-law then asked. A question that made Sarah's heart beat outside of her rhythm.
"You're the same Dito why exactly?"