The Story Behind the Curtain
Circumstances

Rania waved her hand repeatedly in front of her sister-in-law's face.

“Mbak!” Pekik Rania, “why bengong? Tu see the grandpa wake up asking for asi!” said Rania pointing at the tiny baby with her chin.

Without lingering again Erli rose up to take the child from the bed box. Right, since Erli was imagining Rania's reaction, if he admitted that he and Rafan married not because of love but the presence of baby E in Erli's body.

Wouldn't it be hard to reveal the truth if the relationship got closer and closer. That is what Erli is currently feeling, distressed and tormented by the truth that he kept during his time as Rafan's wife. Moreover, all members of Rafan's extended family were very affectionate and accepting of his presence.

“Well, Mbak is starting to bully again. What's lodged in Mommy's head?" reprimand Rania while polishing her nephew's cheek.

“Nothing,” says Eli.

“Long!” decit Rania, “if you really don't think of anything, why did Mbak bengong continue since earlier?” fight with narrowed eyes.

“Udah kayak detektif aja you.” Erli's eyeballs move fast.

“Nah ‘kan, Fidgeting Mbak.” Staring with narrowed eyes.

Erli's eyeballs churned and his right hand covered part of his face.

“So what makes you uncomfortable? Or any offensive talk, Ma'am?” Rania is flocking her sister's wife.

Erli only shook his head and the woman gave a faint smile.

"Know, Mbak dodged the grandiose?

What makes you afraid of stories?"

"There's nothing and I'm not afraid" Erli said at Rania's point.

"Then try here the same story Nia!” The 20-year-old girl squatted in front of Erli and placed her head on the lap of her sister-in-law.

Erli plays the buttons of his son's clothes, looks worried on the face of Rafan's wife.

“No need to hesitate Mbak!” rania convinces Erli.

“But promise will not be angry and hate Mbak!” pinta Erli with a soft voice.

“Hmm, Nia promise!” he muttered while nodding quickly.

“But ... Mbak is afraid that you are disappointed and hate Mbak and him,” Erli said with a clear face.

(He meant Erli was his son)

“I, Rania Kumalawati promise not to violate what has been agreed!” rania's promise was full of emphasis.

“Appointment yes ...” Erli showed his index finger.

The girl who had shoulder-length hair linked her pinky to Erli's little finger.

“Mbak and Rafan have agreed on se—" Erli said after hearing Zulaika call his bus boy.

"Nakshu ...." Bound Zulaika through the walls of Erli's room, though not so tight. However, it was faintly heard by Erli's eardrum.

"Later on!"

Erli sharpened his eyes to look at Rania.

“If mother, just interrupt!” getting upset while hitting the tiles.

“Can't be like that. Meet mommy!”

Rania got up and looked at Erli, “After this should be the same story Rania, beware dodging again!” threaten Rania while pointing her index finger.

Erli who was still struggling with his mind was surprised by the arrival of Handoko who suddenly went into his room—private area that only he and Rafan could enter, even though a few minutes ago Rania also went in there. However, it was with Erli's permission and did not countenance if there was a man entering into someone else's room where her husband was not there.

Erli rounded his net to see Handoko's perverted face.

“Do you want to go into my room?” snapped Erli while stopping his activities breastfeeding baby E.

“I miss you. Don't you miss me?” The stupid plus bagok question that Handoko threw made Erli growled.

“Go from here! If not ...” hiss the woman.

“If it's okay?” Handoko took off the jacket she was wearing.

Erli walked backwards avoiding Handoko who was currently slowly approaching him.

“Go ...!” yelled Erli while throwing the doll at Handoko.

So easily Handoko catches the teddy bear that Erli throws, Handoko's sneaky smile makes Erli even more hateful and angry.

“Go from here ..!” erli's shout invited one person who was not far from his room.

What's the commotion there? ask brother of the late Suprianto—suami Zulaika.

Not yet had his feet stepped, Dewi called Derlan—adik in-law Zulaika.

“Mas Lan, here deh!” The goddess waved her left hand.

Derlan undoes her intention to approach Erli's room and she goes to the Goddess who stands in the kitchen doorway. Today is a special day for everyone because they are busy preparing for the wedding for baby E. Therefore, the Zulaika family members were busy outside the house and also in the kitchen so they did not hear Erli's screams.

“Why are you always rude to me?” handoko asked while brushing her slightly shaggy hair.

Erli did not answer Handoko's question, instead he was busy using the substation and carrying the baby. With a quick step he headed towards the door of his room, as he grabbed the doorknob Handoko revealed the key she was carrying.

“Bags, give me that key!” exclaimed Erli with glaring eyes.

“Hug and kiss me, I'll give you this key later.” Handoko moved both of her eyebrows.

“Cih, unclean!” scorned Erli turned his eyes away.

Handoko smiled wickedly after getting Erli's rejection.

“You are my type. It's worth Rafan to lose so much when you disappear,” Handoko said.

That means ... Nia was honest. Erli focus on not thinking about that first, think about what to do now?, he murmured inwardly.

“There is no choice for you, dear. You better follow all my requests,” urged Handoko as she poked her own lips.

“Better I die with all my honor than to live in humiliation touching your skin!” decitnya.

“Anyone out there, please open the door!” pekik Erli while playing the doorknob.

Handoko laughed with satisfaction at Erli's fear, the middle-aged man walked up to his nephew's wife. So presumptuously he touched Erli's waist and stroked his nephew's own wife's arm.

Erli who did not receive immediately slapped Handoko on the cheek and when she wanted to throw a kick in the sensitive area, Handoko dispelled Erli's quick movements.

“I can read all your sudden moves, Dear.” The perverted man showed his smrik.

“Away from me rancid bastard!”

What's gonna happen? Will Erli give up?

Look forward to the continuation of the story! I'm up every day in hours that are not certain😅not very clear yes myself this🤭