Bitter Tongue In-Law
13. Son-in-law Candidate

Nuna drank the milk not half and he vomited again. He suddenly felt nauseous as the milk passed through his throat.

"Geez, what's it like, why's this fishy?" Nuna complained and vomited again. He decided not to drink the milk because it was not strong with the smell.

Behind the kitchen wall, Ms. Ningsih growled because of the failed attempt. But apparently, his persistence has no receding. She kept trying to do everything she could to make Nuna miscarry, but unfortunately Bu Ningsih's efforts always ended in failure.

Until a few days later, Ms. Ningsih began to think of another way to get the two to separate. Their relationship that has really no more reprimand anymore makes the way separate much easier than trying to eliminate the fetus Nuna. It is only enough to present a thorn between them, then the certainty of parting will be faster.

As if Bu Ningsih's plan was welcomed by the universe, the woman saw her neighbor coming home from work abroad. He quickly approached the woman whose status was single.

"Oh my goodness, Lia. It's Lia, right, huh? You are so different. Now it's much prettier. How to go home alone? Where's husband?"

Lia smiled warmly, "I'm not married yet, Mom. I was too busy there. So no other thoughts. Mom, how are you?"

Getting such a question made Bu Ningsih instantly change her face water, "Mother is not good."

"Why is that? Let's sit down, Mom. It's better to talk while sitting down."

Lia has been an orphan for five years. Both of his parents were gone forever at the same time due to an accident. Not wanting to dissolve in sadness, Lia decided to work abroad.

For almost five years he worked in the land of people. After feeling enough with his finances for the venture and living in his homeland, he finally decides to go home.

Bu Ningsih returned to making up the story somehow for how many times. He set up a lie by dramatizing the situation to be very detrimental to him and make him suffer.

Lia who has long put her heart on Arga is certainly like having a fresh breeze to be able to live with the man she likes.

"Mom can't wait for Nuna to give birth. Less than six months. How to hold Mom to the same roof women who do not know themselves. You want to help Mom?"

"What help?"

"Take Arga's heart so that he will be with you. I know you used to love Arga, right? Mother often catches you tickling Arga if you go to work. If Arga again on the terrace also sometimes you like spitting. You like wiri heroes on the road to attract Arga's attention. I know everything, but I was quiet at that time because I felt Arga could not take care of people's children. Turn he can take care of people's children, he even married the wrong woman." Bu Ningsih put on a face.

"Mom, I'd be bad if I was still in their lives. If I can be honest, I also keep the taste of Mas Arga. But if you're married...."

"Mother bless you. I am not as strong as Nuna. After all, I explained earlier that Nuna's son was not Arga's son, someone else's son. I also don't know why Nuna asks for the same answer Mother's son. Slowly aja Lia, I'm sure over time Arga will melt too. After all, Arga's feelings for Nuna are different, it's not like before."

Lia silently thought about Bu Ningsih's words. This is a chance for him to get Arga. But wouldn't it look bad in people's eyes if he got into the Arga household.

"It doesn't hurt to try, Lia. Slowly aja. As long as you can, I'll help."

With all the sweet sentences promised by Bu Ningsih, Lia finally agreed to an offer from him. Anyway this is what he wanted.

With a red knee-length dress and matching lip polish, Lia walked out of the house. He brought a cake and a pair of sandals that he should have given to the man who had taken care of his home while he was abroad. However, this unexpected plan makes Lia have to deflect her plan.

"Who are you looking for, Ma'am?"

Oh so this is Arga's wife. Beautiful too, but unfortunately crafty.

Lia was about to speak, but he lost quickly to Bu Ningsih who spoke loudly from inside the house.

"Why stand there? Comein. Uh Mom's daughter-in-law is beautiful inside out. Come sit. I call Arga, he just cleaned up after work. He'd be happy to see his old friend."

Nuna who was still in the doorway was a little dazed by her mother's words. He looked at the two women in turn. And before long, Arga came by himself before Bu Ningsih called.

The two humans unintentionally looked at each other and the gaze lingered for a while.

"Khem. Arga seems to be pangling with you, Lia."

"Lia? It's Lia? When will you come home, when will you come home?"

"Just yesterday, Ar."

Feeling that Lia was a little flirtatious with her gaze, Nuna came forward and thrust her hand.

"Meet me, I'm Nuna. Mas Arga's wife."

"Lia. It's nice to meet you. I'm Arga's friend from childhood. My house is out there. A house that has two floors."

Nuna just nodded her head hearing Lia's arrogance. He went to the kitchen to make drinks. It didn't take long for Nuna to make a glass of tea for a guest that her mother-in-law seemed to admire.

"Arga, this kind of daughter-in-law that I want. I was beautiful, kind, polite, independent, look at what she achieved with her own efforts. You can make a house that big. But he is still kind and not arrogant. Look, Mom is given the same cake slippers. Nice, right?" Ms. Ningsih showed me the sandals she had just taken from her box.

Ms. Ningsih said again when Nuna put a glass of drink on the table, "Just try you are more patient to wait for Lia. Surely you will be happy, I am also happy to have a daughter-in-law like her. There is not a single mother who refuses to be made in-laws with him." Bu Ningsih's glance was on Nuna.

"Mother, Arga is married. Don't be," said Lia pretending to be kind.

"Yes, he already has a wife, but his wife is cheating on him. Who impregnates who's responsible."

"Lia, don't forget that a mother treats her daughter-in-law like this, it's inappropriate to be in-laws. Imagine if you make one mistake, then one country will know your mistake. Even if your mistake was just a fingernail."

Nuna stared at the two women sharply before she died in the living room.