My House of Resilience
Chapter 3. Shopping Money Reduced

Ari went home as usual. However, there was a little different from him. If you usually go home once a week, this time is twice a week.

"Mas, how come the new tumben came home today? It's been a week since we've been waiting for you, Mas" said Tanti, who had just seen her husband's arrival.

"Dek, I'm sorry, huh? The Tanti Deck had to wait for Mas to come home once every two weeks, "Ari replied. He can't tell his wife because Tanti doesn't hold a cell phone at all like Ari. His wife was not in much need.

Tanti can understand his condition. Moreover, her husband's work is in different districts. Actually not far away, but if taken by a round trip will take quite a long time. So Ari decided to go home once a week. However, due to one thing, Ari changed the rules of the game himself. No matter the truth, as long as Ari can still give the money from his work to his wife.

"No problem, Mom. Do you want to take a shower or eat first? I've prepared your favorite coffee food, Mas," said Tanti while receiving a bag containing some of her husband's dirty clothes.

Ari weighed in on his wife's choice. If he ate, it was very uncomfortable. He decided to take a shower first.

"I'm gonna take a shower first. Oh yeah, later the clothes if it's washed, change the same clothes in the closet, huh? Tomorrow, I leave early in the morning. It doesn't matter, does it, Deck?" ask Ari. Actually he could leave a little afternoon, but he wanted to stop by first to meet with Marlena.

"Yes, Mas. According to your request," said Tanti who was currently going to go to the place of dirty clothes. He put all the dirty clothes in the tub, then carried his bag into the room. As always done so far.

After cleaning up, Ari returned to the kitchen. Some houses in the village are indeed the dining table and kitchen into one so that if they want to eat, the place is still united.

Tanti was waiting for him there. As an always good wife, Tanti prepared everything.

"Feel you always good, Dek," said Ari seduce.

"You are, Mas. I'm used to this, right? Tumben you praised my cooking? Are there any women whose cooking is better than mine?" canda Tanti's. Actually, this kind of guyonan has often been thrown if she is with her husband.

Uhuk!

Ari coughed. He immediately took a drink of water to relieve the spiciness in his throat. He was surprised, lest Tanti had smelled bad teardrop from him.

"Lho, why cough like that? The most delicious cuisine is only from my hands and your mother-in-law, Mas. Just like that was immediately surprised," joked Tanti.

"Yes, Deck. Sorry."

After the meal was over, Ari asked Tanti to get her purse tucked inside the bag. He used to keep it there.

"She, get Mas's wallet in the bag, yeah."

"Yes, Mas. Wait a minute, yeah!"

Tanti cleaned up her husband's former meal and then followed her husband's orders. It didn't take long until the wallet was in Ari's hands now.

Ari gave some money to his wife. The number is good compared to before. More because Ari has only been home for about two weeks. Not with Tanti. He felt something was lacking.

It should be calculated, Tanti get one million money every two weeks. Because every Ari comes home once a week, he receives five hundred thousand rupiah. That was why Tanti ventured to ask.

"Sorry, Deck. Some days there are starting to be obstacles. The delivery of raw materials is erratic which hinders my work. So, a day or two sometimes Mas off work, but Mas can not go home. The system works so erratic," explained Ari without hesitation.

"Yes, Mas. Doesn't matter. Thanks for the money, yeah. I'll keep some of it for the children's expense."

Giving a little more should remain grateful. Tanti must be able to rotate the brain to spend money that is not the usual amount. It was possible that he would reduce some not-so-important needs. However, he did not know what it was. To be sure, she tried to accept whatever her husband gave her without a hint of protest.

"Thank you for the understanding, Deck."

I'm sorry, Tanti. I deliberately reduced your spending rations slowly. Mas also had to share it with Marlena who always paid attention to Mas.

"No problem, Mom. Again, thank you."

Keep it in the closet in her room. It is natural that villagers keep their money in a closet. A small portion of the money for his savings is put in a chicken-shaped piggy bank for the needs of his two children.

After putting in some of his money, Tanti returned to her homework. She also finished washing her husband's clothes. After that, she went back to talking with her husband.

"Mas, if at work, how do you eat?" tanya Tanti who just joined her husband in the living room.

This question is rarely asked because indeed today Tanti wants to know whatever busyness her husband does during the workplace.

Ari was a little surprised as well. "Yes, like any worker, Dek. Every meal is always in the stall."

Tanti pulled the legs of her husband who was fluttering in the living room chair. He was gently rubbing it.

"This massage of yours I always miss when I'm tired like this, Dek. Thank you, yes," said Ari as she leaned her back against the back of the chair next to her.

"Hemm, yes, my. Oh yeah, what food menu do you usually eat there? Sorry, yes, Mom. I asked a lot. I could fit you at home, one time" Tanti explained.

"I like that sardine shady, Dek. But, not that instant food."

During this time to save, Tanti always cooks food. Most just know, tempeh, vegetables are sometimes picked from the garden.

"When I give you more money, I'll buy sardines. If the mothers in the village, the best fit for the cob, Mas. But, yeah that's it. Sometimes they are expensive. That's why I almost never buy. I'm sorry, Mom," explained Tanti.

"Ooo, yes, Dek. I'm sorry that I haven't been able to love you more, yes," said Ari who always apologized to him.

Tanti felt no problem needed like this. Even though her husband's spending money was reduced, she remained grateful. At least she still holds the money as long as her husband works. The needs of her children are assured.