Durjana's In-law
Chapter 32. Hanum Dilemma

Luck was on Hanum's side. Wardani got a job vacancy at the food stall. Not just any food stalls, but Hanum held an important position there. She holds the financial part because people previously resigned to join her husband moving house.

"War, thank you. I don't know how to be with you."

"That means you have to move out of your boarding house, Num. The food stall where you work provides a place to stay for you. It is not far from the shop. It's nice to cut down on your monthly money, right?"

"Then, what about my hostel?"

"Lizin is just like your husband. Tell me you got a job. It's also free if you live there. It will be difficult again if you want to go to the shop. No one's picking me up."

Wadani's right. Hanum doesn't have a motor. In the past, when working in the company, Hanum boarding house was not far from the factory. That's why you don't need a vehicle.

"If not allowed, how?"

"I'm sure you have a way to deal with that. Have him decide on the boarding payment at your old place. Just let me know if you get a job from me, but don't let your in-laws know. Oh, yeah, does your husband know you're pregnant?"

"No, War. I'm tired of talking to him. After all, she definitely didn't want me to work."

"Yes, already. Anyway, let me know if you get a job. The important thing is that you take good care of your body. Do not let you fail one. Remember, you have to be sure, yeah."

It's lucky to have a good friend like Wardani. Moreover, want to work as well as a place to live.

"I'll take care of it, War. Thank you, yeah."

In the afternoon at the Kasmirah residence, Ismawan looked very anxious. He had not seen his wife, Hanum. How could he leave, while Ayu continued to wrestle spoiled in his arms.

"Is, what's wrong with you? It looks upset so," said Kasmirah.

"The businessman hasn't seen Hanum at his boarding house, ma'am."

"Mas Is, that's it! Don't think about it, Hanum continued. I agree, really, that Ms. Hanum lives there. At least if we make out like this, he's not jealous. Oh, yeah, how's it going? I'm sure she's not pregnant either. Yeah, right, Mom?"

Kasmirah almost forgot. He had promised Ayu that Ismawan would part with his first wife.

"Eh, yes, loh. Good thing you reminded me, Ayu. I want you to divorce Hanum immediately, Is. Until now she was not pregnant. If you don't want to, when Ayu is pregnant, you really have to choose one" Kasmirah said.

Ismawan remained silent. He was thinking of a plan to meet Hanum the next day before work. While Hanum himself forgot to send a message or contact Ismawan. Maybe because she felt that her husband would put her in a dilemma.

"Udahlah, Ma. You cannot control the destiny of Allah SWT. I'm not going to part with Hanum. You too, Ayu, don't expect the dream of having a child with me. I won't touch you."

"Eh, you sin, loh, Is. You must take responsibility for Ayu by giving a living born and inner. I don't want to know if you have to do that!" Kasmirah.

"I don't promise, Mom. I wanted the wedding, but I didn't."

Ismawan decided to go from home to his friends. While Hanum is currently going to buy martabak for dinner. She still has the rest of her husband's money.

"Assalamualaikum, Num. Where are you? You're in front of your hostel, but why aren't there any lights on at all?"

"Waalaikumsalam, Mas. Sorry, I forgot to ask your permission. Right now I'm at Wardani's, Mas. Oh, yes, from tomorrow can we end the payment of the boarding house? Some of the items inside can be taken as well, right. I can't live there anymore." Honestly, Hanum is hard to be honest. He wants to be financially independent for the next month.

"Why, Num? Why did you decide unilaterally? Where can I find you now? Don't make me worry!"

Hanum really can't. Ayu and Ismawan's marriage had already taken place. That is, sooner or later Hanum will be kicked out of his in-laws' house.

"Just like you, Mom. I can't choose either. The point is, you don't have to look for me for a few months. Let me calm down first. Later when I'm calm, I'll call you back."

"Num, can't do that! You don't make Mas more depressed, "pinta Ismawan.

"Sorry, Mas. I'm the same Wardani. We're doing just fine. If you don't believe me, I'll send you my friend's number." One of Hanum's reasons for avoiding Ismawan.

"No need! I'll be looking for you." Ismawan disconnected his phone unilaterally.

Hanum took a deep breath. While waiting, he felt how complicated his life was. Living with in-laws and honey is not the right choice. While running away from her husband is also not right because Hanum loves Ismawan very much. However, in order to stay sane, Hanum had to make a choice.

Want to live with happiness or surrender yourself to circumstances. In the end, time determines everything.

"I'm sorry, Mom. At least I need some time to maintain my sanity. I also have to stay for my son. I need money to always control my pregnancy. I want my son to live and survive even if it's just the two of me" Hanum murmured.

Hanum was shocked as someone patted him on the shoulder. Every time he came out of his residence, he felt a fear of his own. Afraid that someone who became his rival would suddenly come.

"Wardanis? You just want me. Tumben is here."

"I was looking for you to mes, but it wasn't there. Said you went here. That's why I'm nyusulin. Uh, why do you look so sad? Though I came to bring you supplies, loh."

"Mas Is just called, War. She sounded unhappy about leaving the boarding house without her consent."

"Yes, this will happen, Num. How else would you like? Ismawan is also married two now. Sooner or later, his young wife will rule over your husband completely. At first it seems like sharing, but the truth is, which woman would want to be treated like that?"

Hanum is actually a dilemma. Wardani's words are also correct. Her mother-in-law no longer wanted her.

"War, I'm scared. Then, what if Ayu is pregnant? Surely he will be the only person that will be loved by Mas Is."

"Then meet him and tell him. You have to be the main one. Just make sure that you are also allowed to keep working. How's it?"

Finally, Hanum sent a message to her husband. He asked to meet and show a meeting place not far from where he worked.