My House of Resilience
Chapters 37. Useful Accusations

"Yes, no problem. As long as I get the answer right away. If I happen to not be home, you can tell my mother" Abbas said.

As a woman, Tanti felt both happy and sad. However, the dominant thing this time was his sadness. How could a man come to know him, but at the request of his mother?

"Sorry, if you may know, is this your own plan, or your mother's? And, it's possible that my mother also interfered in it. Just say!"

It needs Abbas' honesty. Do not let him make the wrong decision to make Tanti experience the same incident. The failure of his first household made him not forget how complicated it is to live life alone.

"No, Tanti. Your mother didn't interfere, but it was my mother who asked me to get to know you more."

"You're saying yes, Mas? No regrets about choosing a widow like me, who's sorry I can't give you great hope."

Tanti means here because she is not a perfect woman. He will only trouble his partner.

"No, Tanti. I've known you for a long time."

Tanti's right. During this time Abbas was much more understanding about himself, but that was when both were young. Now, everything is different. Surely each has experienced the bitter sweetness of life.

"That's it, Mom. We assume today's conversation is the beginning of our meeting. Before I answer all your questions, allow me to ask God for guidance first."

Abbas has to be more patient. It is not easy, but the conditions proposed by Tanti are also not wrong.

***

A few days after Abbas came home, Tanti was visibly worried. Actually, his foster son agreed. They also get a shoe gift. While Tanti get a few pieces of fabric for clothes. It says in it that these clothes will be used during the engagement.

As usual, Tanti held her trade. After the children went to school, he took care of her. Every morning he always cooks a variety of food menus for sale.

These past few days, the shadow about her ex-husband has always been haunting. This is so weird. There was no thought at all about Ari.

"Mr," call the customer.

Tanti has not responded yet.

"Mr ...."

"Oh yeah, what's up?" ask Tanti.

"From that time, Tanti kept daydreaming. What else was thought? What price has not yet gone down? Or, the price of BBM that he said would go up?"

Tanti smile. "Ah, not that, Ma'am. Please continue the shopping. It has nothing to do with it at all."

"Ehm, maybe Ms. Tanti is experiencing turmoil."

"What the hell, Ma'am? No really. Just thinking about what menu I'm selling for tomorrow" he said.

Vegetable shopping routines mature and some fried foods become the daily activities of its neighbors. After they chose the food and intended to pay for it, suddenly one of the customers reminded him again.

"Sir, the growth of the last few days is no bonus like when the day?"

Gluey!

Some of the groceries were delivered from her ex-husband. Actually last time, she almost got a sticky tape, but was brought home again by her ex-husband because Sarinah, her mother Tanti visited home.

"Eh, yes. I haven't had the chance. Next time if there is a chance, I will prepare the bonus again. Sorry yes."

The buyers agreed. Some of them pray for Tanti to get abundant sustenance. Some people also pray soon to get a soul mate. Everyone who came also accepted all the prayers offered.

Today, before her children go home, Tanti intends to visit her parents' house. There's something important to talk to them.

***

Her mother's house looks lonely. After knocking a few times, Sarinah opened the door.

"Want?"

"Mother, forgive Tanti who came, but didn't tell mom before."

"Let's go in!" bring Sarinah.

"Yes, some days your father is busy taking care of the rice fields. He said that there's a ghost that's good."

Tanti felt slapped. However, he also has the right to determine his life.

"Mom, don't talk like that. I feel uncomfortable at all. Oh yes, regarding Abbas, Tanti still hesitates to accept it, ma'am."

The deg!

Sarinah came in for a drink. Before long, a small tray containing two glasses of water and tofu fill was placed on the table.

"Tumben Mommy has fried food" said Tanti.

"Oh, this was given by Abbas' mother, Nduk. He asked me to ask, how did you decide?"

Gluey!

Tanti began to doubt. He did not get any answers about Abbas. He himself was confused where to start?

"Mom, earlier Tanti apologized for not being able to decide anything. Honestly, the shadow of Ari continued to bother me all this time. Either, this is just my hallucination, or the truth is that he wants to come back again."

Gluey!

Sarinah surprised. A few days ago his daughter got to know Abbas well. In fact, Abbas' mother had already told him about Abbas' response to Tanti. Sarinah hopes she will soon accept Abbas as her son-in-law. And, yes, more precisely held a proposal event planned to be held at the home of Tanti's parents.

"Sir, I think Ari has made you unable to open your heart to other men."

Honestly, Tanti did not understand what her mother meant.

"What does Mom mean?"

"Don't Ari have sent you a favor?"

Gluey!

"Astaghfirullah, Mommy. Mom don't think like that. Ari couldn't have done that. As bad as he is, it wouldn't be possible to do that, ma'am."

Sarinah wrath. Her son believes more in his ex-husband than his own mother.

"I want you to marry Abbas. Don't resist!"

This commotion will continue until the arrival of Hardiman.

"What's this, Mom? Why are you guys making a storm like this?" ask Hardiman.

"Sir, I'm upset with your son. The turn is given by men, really expensive selling support like that. You know, she still remembers her ex-husband who obviously hurt her, made her miserable, and well, made her live all the shortcomings" Sarinah said. He took a breath first then continued his scolding.

"Mom, patience. Listen to it well first. Maybe with Abbas too soon."

This time Hardiman defended his daughter. It was as if Sarinah's intention was worthless in front of her eyes.

"Mother Tanti was used by Ari. The proof a few days ago he also knew that Tanti would be proposed to people. Now, Tanti hesitates with Abbas and remembers the useless man!"

Tanti fell silent. He just keeps seeing the interaction between his parents who are pros and cons with Tanti's decision.

"Mom, that's impossible. Tanti consciously said this. Ari couldn't have done that. She has known him for a long time" Tanti explained to defend her ex-husband.

"Sir, you better go home first. Think carefully about your decision before you step up. Don't fail a second time. Anything done in a hurry is not good."

Luckily his father had freed Tanti from her mother's bondage. The woman did not know Tanti's feelings were filled with fear. He was afraid that in the end Abbas only wanted to because of his mother's request. How can Tanti live such a household?

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