Durjana's In-law
Chapters 1. Attitude Change

Hanum Hanjani, a 28-year-old divorcee, has just married a 33-year-old virgin, Ismawan. Although in terms of age, Ismawan was not young anymore, but it was his first marriage.

Their marriage was not due to an element of arranged marriage, but Hanum was Ismawan's own choice. He knew Hanum by accident and in the end Ismawan wanted to marry him.

"Thank you for marrying me, Num. Hopefully we can live happily ever after" said Ismawan who tried to give a sweet promise in the beauty of the wedding they will live next.

"Aamiinu. Thank you, Mas. I hope so too," said Hanum.

After the wedding, Ismawan brought Hanum to his house. The house he lived in with his mother, Kasmirah. Hanum did not refuse to take her anywhere. However, Hanum did not know if the current marriage was not wanted by her mother-in-law at all.

"Is, I told you, didn't you, that Hanum didn't deserve to marry you. Where she used to be a widow again. Mom wants you to marry someone else, uh choose her. I can't refuse because you already proposed to her. If you know that, it can still be canceled" said Kasmirah who was accidentally heard by his son-in-law, Hanum.

"Udahlah, Ma. His name is a soul mate, I don't know either. What matters is that my marriage is done, Mom. Hanum was my choice. I beg you to accept it."

Ismawan is considered a late married virgin when in his village. Though at that age, Ismawan is not married because he has not found the right person. Ismawan is also not unemployed, but a hard-working figure.

"You are this, yes. Only once married did not want to hear the words of the mother again. Are you ashamed of that widow? She is a divorcee who cannot have children. Why are you the same as him, anyway? What pellets are used so you want." Kasmirah looks pretty dopey.

"Udahlah, Ma. Marriage is important not the same as a child. If the widow has experience. Hanum is also working. Mother will not make him dizzy because she is a responsible woman," explained Ismawan.

As soon as Ismawan explained who Hanum was in front of his mother, it still would not change the woman's view. Moreover, Hanum is not a spec son-in-law of his dreams.

Hanum was uncomfortable hearing her mother-in-law's words. However, he did not lose his mind. Especially now that Hanum works in the city. It was not difficult to melt his heart-in-law. Usually such a mother-in-law would be melted with money.

"Patience, Hanum. Later also your mother-in-law will be destroyed over time. This is just the beginning. Don't surrender. You have to be upbeat and prove that whatever your mother-in-law says is wrong" Hanum muttered encouragingly to himself.

Only her mother-in-law said that. Not with her husband who was very understanding to her. Hanum did not choose the wrong husband. Even though her mother-in-law was like that, but she was sure that her household would be fine.

After marriage, Hanum returned to work in the city. Sometimes he would go home to his father-in-law to enjoy his day off. It was a great opportunity to approach her mother-in-law.

"Mom, sorry Hanum can only go home sometimes once a week or two. So, Hanum can't help Mom. In exchange, Hanum wants to give this to Mom," Hanum said, handing over a white envelope with money. It is not to be asked, as long as it is to make her mother-in-law happy is more than enough.

The first time Kasmirah received an envelope thought to contain money. His views on Hanum changed. He felt that making his son-in-law was a very valuable asset. After a long time of negative air for his son-in-law, after receiving money in the end Kasmirah can also be kind.

Not only once or twice, often Hanum sends money to her mother-in-law even if she does not come home. However, Hanum had to experience bitter things. The company where Hanum worked all this time suddenly went bankrupt, making Hanum and all other employees shocked. Moreover, they will experience bulk PHK and with a small amount of severance.

Hanum finally reported it to her husband by phone. Moreover, his marriage has not been blessed with a child. Maybe this is a good opportunity for Hanum to return home and try to undergo a pregnancy program with her husband and Ismawan agreed.

They did not have their own home so Ismawan also brought Hanum to live with his mother. Hanum could not refuse it because since marriage the decision to live in the house of the Ismawan family had been agreed from the beginning.

"Are you okay living here?" ask Ismawan.

Yes, Hanum's husband is just a plywood factory worker who works in a factory not far from his home. However, the salary, actually higher than Hanum's salary before he was in PHK. It's just that Ismawan never cared about it. The important thing is that his relationship remains good with Hanum.

"No papa, Mom. You only work 3 shifts, anyway. Sometimes you'll be home too. I mean, you'll also have time off so I don't get bored at home. Oh yeah, about my job, how? Is it okay if I don't work? We agreed to promil too, right?"

"He em's. Don't worry though. You better focus on yourself. Sometimes help mom at home. Just go wherever she asks to go."

"Good, Mas."

Turns out it wasn't easy. Hanum thought that since it was rare to live with her in-laws, their relationship would be fine. Honey, it only lasts when her husband is at home. After Ismawan went to work, Kasmirah began to change his attitude.

"Mom, will you help?" asked Hanum when she was alone with her mother-in-law.

"No need. Allergic mothers are equally unemployed" Kasmirah said to make Hanum aghast.

"Mom, Hanum is unemployed because Hanum's workplace company is bankrupt. After all, I and Ismawan intend to do a pregnancy program. She said she wanted to have a grandchild." Hanum tried hard to melt her mother-in-law's heart.

"Ck, must have been barren. Pantes was divorced from her husband" muttered Kasmirah who could still be heard by Hanum's ears.

"Mom, please don't demean me like that. I'm healthy and not barren, really," Hanum said defensively.

"Then, prove it! Don't just talk about it!" Kasmirah.

Hanum could only stroke her chest to see the change in her mother-in-law's attitude. Is as a son-in-law, Hanum only judged by his money alone? What if Hanum can't fulfill Kasmirah's wish? Is that middle-aged woman going to be more and more so?