When Passion Is Greater Than Lust
The best neighbor

This morning Salma, next door neighbor of Siti's house. Now it has carried the youngest Bara who has perfumed. Salma was married, but she spent a dozen years building a household. He is not blessed with a momongan.

So Salma was very enthusiastic, when she found out if Siti was pregnant again.

Salma even blatantly asked for Siti's baby at birth later, if indeed Dadang and Siti would not be willing to take care of it. Among the hurls of insults and sneers of neighbors about her very near pregnancy. Such a good Salma is a blessing to Siti who always felt God was never fair to her.

" Why did you last night ? you guys are back again ?" Siti who fell asleep on her cotton mattress, immediately moved when she heard the voice of Salma !

He deftly took Bara in a sling of Salma. The distance of the house is close, it is very likely to make Salma and Juanda (Suami Salma) hear their quarrel last night.

" Ordinary Mba ! Ask Jatah, "Siti tried to ignore her wound by kissing the embittered Bara.

" Your husband is Loh ! You're..."

Siti tried to hold back the tears that were about to fall. But still the clear liquid was flowing uncontrollably. Last night they had a fight because Dadang asked for an inner living. Not wanting to be a bad wife but her weak condition made her refuse.

" I'm going to get a divorce ! Honestly, I can't. He kicked me twice. I'm strong when I see the kids. But if you remember his behavior, I gave up Mba. My sanity is more important, for my children. If I survive, the children's mentality is also at stake.."

Bara stared fixedly at Siti who was holding her, As if understanding, She was about to come down from Siti's sling.

siti's voice may be heard up to Salma's house. Juanda took the initiative to bring Bara to his house. After Juanda's departure .

Salma approached towards Siti. He frowned when he smelled an unpleasant smell coming from Siti's body.

" You don't take a shower Ti . How many days have it been ? " the blunt nature of Salma, indeed as if he did not know a place. " Why ? It's cold ! "

" I'm not strong if I have to be holy mbak "Siti's great-grandson.

" O Allah Ti. How can you get a husband like Dadang ? You are beautiful Ti. But wrongly choose a husband..."

" my decision is already unanimous ! "

The breath of Salma ." You are really sure. If you go home to Bude'mu, do you not get along with him, you will also be a burden. With your condition like this. "

"Otakku mentok Mba. the possibilities that will come are more pleasant. Rather than sticking with the stressful situation of the husband himself.

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" Please bang Dadang who take care of it, I will not demand the treasure gono-gini. Once I succeed I'll take care of them again."

" You're pregnant again. Does anyone want to hire pregnant people ? "

Salma's question resuscitated Siti. He squeezed his still flat stomach . This child is not wrong but is blamed for his presence which is felt to be inappropriate. His issue turned into a roar when he realized the choices that lay before him, could not give him freedom to act. 10 years of defending with the nature of Dadang is not an easy thing. The reason there is no place back makes Siti survive with all the injuries. People say it's impossible . And people also say he's stupid. In the situation of the household that is not harmonious, marahan continues but kok pregnantnya even konsusan as well.

Thinking about everything he went through when he could get to this point made Siti very miserable.

Salma clasped Siti's hand trying to channel the power.

"If you are tired, you can rest. But don't think to give up Ti. There are many reasons for you to keep all of this. Especially your children !"

" I could've closed my ears when the neighbors made fun of me about my pregnancy. I was able to survive when her mother Bang Dadang hated me because of the complaint from her son. But if Bang Dadang himself, suppress my mentality. Where should I complain, lean back and pour out all my complaints.."

Salma's eyes look teary. Siti's burden is not able to read, because she has never been in the position that Siti is experiencing now !

"Every household is . There are problems of each . Some are tested from his brother-in-law, from the economy, and also from the child. Now you are a joke. You think Yes ! But look at the next 10 years Ti. Your children will grow up, Tired you will change into a smile. Especially when the success achieved by Rama and his sisters later ! those who belittle you will remember all their words as the most evil, rather than their other evils..."

Siti's crying started to subside. While Salma looked at him full of warmth "The most painful after the wedding Is the question When to Have a Momongan ? Be thankful you didn't go through that phase.."

Siti lowered her head, despite only waiting for 5 months. Siti has also felt that. But looking at Salma, he could not imagine how much the question was, making a wound that had somehow been how much.

"People will debate many things that happen from their households. While mom and husband mbak. Just debating about who is Mandul, Who is the problem, Who inherits this failed product ! Years - years Ti. Honestly, mba put great suspicion on her husband if he is infertile, but when you think again maybe bang Juanda also has the same suspicion.. And finally we are at the point of giving up everything, to the owner who has power over everything. We've been divorced, but the thought of what if our partner later had a child with someone else. Makes us more legowo and understand the meaning of our togetherness.."

Siti is still crying, especially when Salma's curses are now trying to make her more grateful. Perhaps God is preparing a straight and smooth path, when this obstacle is successfully passed.

" Bath a shower ! This afternoon, huh ? you must be able to take care of your own heart. When Husband even treats you with no heart.."

Siti wiped her tears, the thanks she uttered were greeted by a nod by Salma.

The burden does not seem to decrease, but Siti believes . If there is a child he should fight for. About how his household heresy will boil down, he leaves it to Destiny.

His head still felt heavy, yet He was still trying to do what Salma suggested, again he was still lucky because there were people who really cared. Although there is no blood relation between them ..