My House of Resilience
Chapters 14. Debt Piling up

The journey of life that Tanti traversed alone. Without a firm grasp of her husband's hand. The man who should have sustained all the burdens of his life, lightened his weight, became the backbone of his family, and the back when it was difficult.

All of this was a dream in broad daylight. In fact, life is difficult even the man's hand never stretched out at all. Precisely what causes the distress of his life today is a man who has received his Qabuln at the time of marriage. The sacred promise should be the responsibility of an Ari Wicaksono.

Every day, Tanti tries to give the best smile in front of her two children. Even if it hurts his heart, let only him feel it. At least if death had called out to him, there would be no more regret in his heart.

"Straight, Indra, I'm sorry. These few days the sale of our fried noodles is really not much. Although not enough for our daily lives, I hope you do not give up and always give encouragement to Mother" said Tanti.

"Yes, Mom. We will always be there for Mom" Indra said.

"Mom don't worry, yeah! At this time we are troublesome Mother, but we all believe that someday we will find happiness together" said Teguh.

While chatting, one of his sons went into the kitchen to look at the groceries. These past few days they've been eating noodles leftovers from her mother's sales.

"Mother, I'm so sorry. All the food in the kitchen was gone. In addition, the gas that you will use tonight to sell is also exhausted. How, Mom?"

The deg!

Having just calmed himself down, Tanti had to find the bitter reality like this moment. His efforts are not widely known so often leave fried noodles for their dinner.

"Mother will be in debt again. Don't worry, we can definitely pay for it. Here, get the gas canister!" the Pinta Tanti on Teguh.

Apparently, he had gone to the kitchen to boil water to make tea for all his family members.

"Good, Mom." Firmly go back to the kitchen to take the LPG tube and then give it to Tanti.

"Wait home, yeah! I'm gonna go for a second" said Tanti. The goal this time is to increase debt at the grocery store subscription.

Arriving there, the cynical gaze of the grocery store owner was clearly visible. It was true, Tanti still had unpaid debts. This time he came again with the same intention. Debt, debt, and debt again.

"There's anything else?" ask the shop owner sarcastically.

"You need more LPG debt, Ma'am," Tanti said calmly. He could not raise his voice.

"The last one was almost half a million. Now want to go into debt again? Miss Tanti mbok, think! If the debt continues in my place, long time I go bankrupt, Ma'am!"

It is true because Tanti's debt is already more than 400 thousand. Nothing has been paid at all.

"Sorry, Mom! I promise you after I get the money, I'll pay."

"My shop is not a promise capital, Ma'am. If the promises continue, when my capital can return. Let alone profit, there I was even a fortune, Ma'am. Is this the last debt? When can you pay?"

Bumbling tanti. He could promise, but to pay for it did not know when.

"Yes, Ma'am, I'm sorry. At the latest in a week, at the latest give me 2 weeks, Ma'am?"

"Yes already, yes! Don't just promise, yeah! Especially in addition to LPG. But remember, if you back off again, don't come here again!" threaten the shop owner.

"Rice 2kg, coffee 1, sugar 1kg, fried instant noodles 5 packs, eggs 1kg," said Tanti lirih.

"That's a lot!"

No matter how angry the grocery store owner is still preparing everything. He then calculated his total expenditure.

"LPG 18000, coffee 5000, sugar 12500, instant noodles 15000, eggs 27000, total 77500. Equal debt 425000, so the total debt is 502500. Don't forget to pay!" said the owner of the sewot grocery store.

After receiving all the groceries, Tanti went home with all the items.

"Mom, how?" ask Firmly.

"It's done, son. Another week or two I'll try to repay the debt."

The deg!

"Where's the money from?" ask Indra. He also understood what life he was living.

"Depart me think about how. Don't you worry!"

That was all Tanti could say at this moment. He also did not know what to do now.

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A week later, Tanti started to get dizzy. No more money can be used to pay his debts. She's confused.

"Oh my God, what should I do? It's time I paid my debt at the grocery store. I don't have a penny. My efforts are not as smooth as my plans. What do I do now?"

Right now Tanti's mind is only to pay off her debt. When his mind was in a state of turmoil, he tried to find a solution. He tried to open important papers. It may be mortgaged to pay off his debts. The focus is on the D. The uncertified land letter is the final solution.

"Am I just looking for a loan?"

This is the final solution that is the goal at the moment. He would not be able to ask his parents for help to solve his own problems. Ground measuring 10x15 meters. If he owes the bank it will be very difficult to take care of his papers. This is already one time anyway. The needs of her children are also increasing. Finally Tanti decided to owe to the loan shark.

Once calculated, the petok D guarantee submitted to the loan shark only gets 10 million money. That's with a 20% interest rate%. If Tanti will be late to pay, it is certain that additional fines per day amounting to 1%. Can you imagine how much interest Tanti has to pay?

"If you have agreed, I will give you the money immediately" said the loan shark.

Tanti was thinking again. If he didn't take this chance, his children would be even more chaotic. The school fees can be long. If it is taken, how will he pay for it.

God, may my decision not be wrong. If I am wrong, lead me down the right path.

It feels really hard to fight between reality, hope, and dreams that never materialize. This was the last step for him. Take it or let go. Each has their own risks.

"alright. I take it," said Tanti sure.

"Here you count. 10 million fitting, yes! Petok D I brought. Remember, if you can't pay, this land and this house will be mine. The point is, I'll catch it. In a certain period of time if you can't redeem this house and land the amount I mentioned, then I'll auction it off!"

Gluey!

In addition to losing her husband, she will soon lose her place of residence. How else. There is no backup that can help solve all the problems except the loan shark.