Durjana's In-law
Chapters 15. Make Ayu Madumu

Apparently the fact that her husband agreed to the mother-in-law's request was not the end of all the suffering Hanum had endured. Unbeknownst to Ismawan, Kasmirah kept Hanum in trouble.

As of today, Ismawan has been going to the factory since morning. Kasmirah is upset by Hanum because all who prepare breakfast and coffee for Ismawan is Kasmirah himself. Ismawan said nothing about his wife who was sleeping.

One dipper of water landed perfectly on Hanum's face. No longer sprinkled, but directly poured on Hanum who was currently in bed curled up with a blanket.

"Astaghfirullah, Mommy!" said Hanum who was surprised because it was wet.

Hanum regained consciousness after the water woke him up. The first face I saw was Kasmirah. Her mother-in-law still holds the yellow dipper made of plastic.

"You're lazy, yeah! It is only fitting that your husband asks to be cooked and prepared for everything. His wife was sleeping well. Remember that you're still here!" reprimand Kasmirah.

"Mom, I'm sorry. I'm so tired today."

"Whatdidyou say? Tired up? Num, you're young. A little tired easily. What kind of man is that who complains a lot? If you don't want to be tired, do dong work!"

Hanum no longer replied to his mother-in-law. It can get more complicated eventually. Hanum immediately came down from the already wet bed. Forced to add another new job, namely lowering the sheets, drying pillows, drying the mattress, and washing blankets. Because all of it was wet because of one dipper of water that used Kasmirah to flirt with it.

More and more work, but without accompanied by rest is enough to make Hanum's body begin to weaken. He's easily exhausted. Moreover, his diet is also irregular. His body is getting thinner and thinner.

One day when Ismawan entered the night shift, suddenly in the daytime Hanum collapsed. Hanum was immediately rushed to the hospital by Ismawan.

"Mother keep it at home. Let Is take Hanum to the hospital" said Ismawan.

"Ck, your wife's all right, Is. Most just pretend," said Kasmirah annoyed.

If Hanum is admitted to the hospital, it means Kasmirah has to work hard to do everything himself. His daily activities can be restrained because they are confused by his daughter-in-law.

Ismawan no longer argues. Hanum's condition was completely pale. He should get treatment soon. Ismawan took Hanum to the IGD hospital and was immediately treated by a doctor.

Not long after, the doctor immediately informed Hanum's condition. Ismawan seemed to pity his condition because he felt he did not have more attention.

"So, what's the hospitalization, Doc?"

"Yes, Mr. Is. Ms. Hanum should get intensive care. Moreover, his body's endurance is getting reduced. It seems that Hanum ma'am is like a lack of food intake, but it is always suspended for work," said the doctor.

"Doctor, if for example hospitalization usually up to how many days?"

Of course Ismawan must condition with his finances as well. Hanum did not have health insurance so Ismawan had to pay for his treatment.

"Depends on Hanum's condition, sir. Fastest about three days. If it's more than that, it means that Ms. Hanum's condition really has to be under extra scrutiny."

"Alright, Doc. Thank you." Thank you."

During Hanum's treatment, Ismawan also kept his wife on the sidelines of his time working. Coincidentally today he did enter the night shift so that from work until the afternoon he could stop by the hospital.

"Is, you're going to the hospital, right? I'm going along."

"Yes, Mom. Is a shower for a while, yeah."

Ismawan just got home. He had to change his uniform first with a t-shirt and trousers. After that, I just went to the hospital.

During Hanum's illness, only this time did Kasmirah come. It was not just to visit Hanum, but to curse at his spoiled daughter-in-law.

Arriving at Hanum's ward, Ismawan was required to go to the pharmacy to take some medicine. So Ismawan left Hanum with Kasmirah.

"Num, I'm going to the pharmacy to get some medicine. Are you okay with me leaving Mom?" ask Ismawan.

"Ck, what's the matter, Is? I'm her mother-in-law" replied Kasmirah annoyed as if to be a completely unexpected person.

"It's not so, Mom. Hanum is used to being alone when I work nights. Now there is a mother. So, maybe Hanum is a little distracted."

"That's why your wife, Is. Go there!" Kasmirah told Ismawan to immediately take the drug because Kasmirah could not bear to not get angry.

After Ismawan left, Kasmirah immediately took a seat not far from Hanum's gurney.

"When did you get it?" kasmirah asked after a few seconds of silence.

"Not yet to know, Mom. Wait for the doctor to let you go home."

"Don't spoil you! Because you are sick, all the housework and Ismawan no one takes care of. I had to take care of it. Mom's tired. You must have deliberately spoiled in the hospital to get my son's attention? Don't dream of you!"

Hanum took a deep breath and then exhaled. He pulled his body so he could lean on the head of the bed. Even if he sits down and lies down, he should do it.

"Mom, Hanum isn't spoiled. The doctor did not say when I should go home. Yesterday mas Is also said a minimum of three daily. The maximum doesn't know."

"The reason is you! You must have deliberately made us all lose. Remember that you do not have health insurance. So, my son has to pay the hospital fee. In addition, Ismawan no one takes care of when at home. That's why you shouldn't be selfish! Just try if Ismawan remarries with Ayu. You don't want to heal, it's not a problem!" kasmirah.

The discussion about Ayu is apparently not over either. I don't know, until when will that name be erased from the family of her mother-in-law? Could it be until Hanum breathes his last or after Kasmirah's wish is realized?

"Bu,–"

"Don't say anything! Listen mom. You should be able to convince Is to marry Ayu immediately. That way you will be free from some homework. You can share it with Ayu. Not just about the husband, but also the housework. Make Ayu your honey!" kasmirah Order.

Between tightness, sadness, and concern hearing the words of her mother-in-law. It should have been a time like this that Kasmirah could have helped Hanum's healing process. Not even make the atmosphere more runnyam like this. Hanum was unable to speak anymore. He could only endure the pain in his heart.

As a son-in-law, Hanum was in the most difficult position. Could it be that she was willing to follow her mother-in-law's request to hurt herself as well as her household?