The Unforgettable
Mother-in-law

Alira sat pensively alone, only on tv that from morning he had not turned off. Although he is not too focused on the show that is being aired. At least he's not alone. Today, my husband is back in his office where he works. The house assistant has not arrived.

Finally all Alira can do is spend time watching television at the snacks that Febrian has provided for her. Bored, the feeling approached him who had no friends. His only close friend in town is Vivian, whom he can't even get in touch with. I don't know where his best friend is.

The sound of the clink of the bell on the main door made Alira frown. Who is coming day by day ?. With a lazy step Alira walked towards the main door.

When he opened the door, there appeared a middle-aged obedient figure who stood up gracefully. They look so beautiful at an age that they are no longer young. The woman in front of Alira looks classy.

'' Sorry Mom, who are you looking for?.'' asked Alira who has never met the beautiful woman. The woman did not immediately reply. Judging carefully the young lady before him. It seemed that the eyes were scrutinizing the body of the woman who was now standing awkwardly under the intense gaze of the foreign woman.

'' Beautiful, it deserves Febrian crazy about you .'' softly said the woman but quite clearly heard in Alira's ears. And a faint smile on the lips of the woman was seen by Alira.

The female guest who had not been invited by Alira to enter reached out to Alira who was standing with a confused face.

'' Introduce me Jihan, her Mama Febrian.' said the woman gently with a smile on her lips. Alira was surprised, then received the helping hand and kissed the back of the mother-in-law's hand.

'' Sorry mom, I don't know. Come on ma'am, please come in !." Alira invited the mother of her husband.

Mama Jihan smiled kindly, grabbed Alira's shoulder and stroked gently.

'' It's okay, Febrian who is outrageous, never brought you home. The reason is always busy .'' said Mama Jihan , Alira just smiled in response.

Then two different women of that generation walked into the living room.

'' Please sit down first ma'am.'' said Alira politely, Mama Jihan grabbed her daughter-in-law's hand that looked tense.

'' Mama, call Mama dear. You are also Mama's son. I'm sorry, Mama didn't come yesterday when you got married. Febrian too suddenly gave the news .''' soft voice while stroking Alira's hair.

'' Yes Ma, it's okay .'' Alira replied slightly stammered. Honestly, his heart was beating. He was very afraid if he got judgment for the mistakes he had made. How it usually happens in society, when a woman is pregnant out of wedlock. Only women seem to be blamed for the mistakes that occurred.

'' Sorry Brian yes dear, sorry because Mama has failed to educate Mama's child.'s sad look on the face of the woman who is still standing caressing the cheeks of her daughter-in-law.

Alira choked, it felt really stifling. Again their actions, make a mother feel that she has failed to educate children. But that is not why they chose the wrong path.

'' Ma, Alira is sure. Mama is the best mom for Brian. We're just Ma, who can't take care of himself. We disappointed Mom. Sorry Ma .'' lirih Alira. Mama grabbed the body of the son-in-law and carried him in her arms.

'' Already, whatever has happened does not need to be mourned. Everything has already happened, you don't think too much. Pay attention to your health and the child in your womb .'' said Mama. The two take off each other's hugs. Alira nodded quickly. He did not expect the woman being his in-laws was a really good woman.

Alira smiled to herself as she poured water in a glass. After making sure the in-laws were sitting quietly on the sofa. Alira feels grateful, she has a woman who doesn't just think about her own Ego Alira invites .

Accompanied by the warm drink, Alira and the Mama spoke in a gentle and affectionate tone.

'' Get ready, Mama wants to take you for a walk.'' Mama told her daughter-in-law.

'' Street ''?, but later Brian nyariin Ma ''. reject Alira gently.

" On Febrian , let Mama who takes care of you prepare.So Mama immediately pushed softly the daughter-in-law who looked restless.

'' Yes, Ma, Alira wants to change clothes, said Alira who then left the in-laws seem to sit quietly. Going with her mother-in-law she never imagined. Especially her in-laws are understanding and attentive.

Holding the arms of her beautiful daughter-in-law, Mama and Alira leave the apartment. Despite not getting a reply from Febrian, Mama still brought her daughter-in-law for a walk.

The first place we went was the restaurant. The two sat facing each other in a restaurant for lunch together. Mama spoke softly, telling her about her son from childhood, you can see how happy she is to have a Febrian in her life. It was seen from the sparkling glare of the eyes every time the woman told me about her son.

Alira that day followed the in-laws who were looking to spend the day on grooming and shopping. Alira just come here and there . Unaware his phone kept ringing. He did not remember if his phone in the bag turned out without a sound. Many times the call was not answered, making Febrian look chaotic because of worry and panic like would lose his beloved wife.