My House of Resilience
Chapter 42. Shadow Wedding

As all the confusion engulfed Ari and his father, the angkot they had rented had entered the courtyard. There are not many neighbors who just look because Marlena is not used to gather with neighbors again after marrying Ari.

"Sir, the angkot has arrived. Let's help Marlena get into the house, but you also have to remember, don't discuss the matter in front of Marlena. Later he can be angry with me," said Ari reminded.

"Yes, it's up to you. You don't want to follow."

The cargo was parked not far from the living room door so it was easy to help Marlena get off the angkot. His mother brought the little baby in first.

"Mas, don't forget to pay the angkot!" marlena reminded me.

Spontaneous Ari takes out the remaining money from the remaining payments. The money will be used for needs over the next few weeks.

Although Marlena knows her husband holds a lot of money, she has not commented.

"Thank you, sir," Ari said after giving the driver some money.

Marlena had come down from the angkot, but had not yet entered. She held her husband because he had in-laws inside.

"Mas, where did you get the money? Not debt, right?"

Gluey!

It seems Ari is not good at hiding secrets. Marlena sniffed it faster. But Ari cannot give up. Let this be the secret first. Things will get caught, business later.

"Nope-no. It's from mom" replied Ari origin.

At least for now secure his position first. If later Marlena asks for divorce, she will not be dizzy again to think about the installment of debt that must be paid to loan sharks.

Marlena smiled. She did not know that her husband whom she had taken from Tanti had treated her worse. Hopefully when everything is revealed, Marlena's soul can still think normally. Otherwise, I don't know what Marlena would do to her husband?

Marlena walked in slowly towards her room. Her mother-in-law put the baby in bed. At first the woman thought there would be a nice baby box for her grandson, but it turned out to be nothing at all.

"Mom, is my baby asleep?" ask Marlena.

Instead of getting a good answer, her mother-in-law even said no.

"What are you doing, Marlena? First child no baby box. Has my son not been able to meet the needs of your life?"

Gluey!

Well, instead of giving a name proposal. Or, at least give time to breathe after a few days stuck in the hospital, even anger is not clear.

Ari's mother almost forgets that her son ransomed her son-in-law from the hospital for getting money from a loan shark. It also mortgaged Marlena's home certificate. Ari has nothing.

"If Mom's only purpose is to come here to make things with me, you better go home now! Do you think that Ari is a perfect man? Which always gives complete shopping money every time. No, Mom! If you want to know, ask your son yourself!"

Gluey!

Ari's mother melengos heard the narration of her daughter-in-law. So far, it can be distinguished between Tanti and Marlena. Tanti remains the best woman in her son's life. Unfortunately, Ari's marriage relationship must end because of Ari's second marriage with Marlena.

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Different at the family home. Preparations for the wedding that will take place in two weeks are already keeping family members busy. Tanti has agreed to hold a simple wedding. It will only be attended by families from both families. However, rejection occurred in Sarinah.

"Sir, I don't want the show to be that simple!" sarinah Protest.

"Mom, Tanti and Mas Abbas agreed. There won't be a fancy event or a tent like a wedding in general."

Actually today Tanti only makes a list of groceries for thanksgiving at the time of marriage contract only. However, somehow a whisper from where suddenly his mother asked for a sudden change.

"Sir, if the show is simple, I don't want to. Later Ari's mother even mocked Mom. He thought the mother's family could not afford you," explained Sarinah.

Hardiman who had listened to his wife's proposal was only able to massage his temple. Costs to rent a tent, wedding decorations, and sound system. Not to mention the consumption and wedding souvenirs. Obviously it's not cheap. As simple as that, it still requires funds of more than 10 million.

"Mom, Tanti has no relationship with Mas Ari's family. So, please don't think about them, yeah! It's important to our family's happiness, isn't it?"

"Well, if that's what you agree with, too. Wedding costs for Tanti are not cheap, Mom. If it can be simple, why luxury?" hardiman Sahut.

"Ck, you've always been compact against Mom, yeah! Abbas told Mom that he'd cover the wedding."

The deg!

Tanti who became his future wife did not know about it. It is possible that her mother deliberately came to the Abbas family to ask for a lavish wedding.

"What did you force Abbas? Don't be like that, Mom. After marriage, Abbas has a great responsibility to me and my children. If the money was spent on this marriage, Tanti would disagree."

This time Sarinah was surprised. It was not he who insisted, but it was Abbas who offered. When Tanti asked for a simple wedding, Abbas offered her a lavish wedding.

"If you don't believe me, call Abbas!" sarinah's orders.

Wait down. Cell phones do not have, how can you contact your future husband? After accepting Abbas's proposal, Tanti was confused. His life was inversely proportional to that man. Tanti habits that live in simplicity.

"Well, why look down?" ask Sarinah again.

"Why is that mom? I don't have a hape. How can I contact Abbas?" ask Hardiman.

Sarinah. He misunderstood his daughter. So far, Abbas has been perfect in Sarinah's eyes. No defects have been seen. Maybe, after the wedding just got caught. But, Sarinah tries as quietly as possible not to make Tanti cancel her wedding plans just because of differences in habits.

"Yes, later if you have become Mrs Abbas, Tanti will be spoiled with various luxury facilities, right?"

Gluey!

Tanti could only shake her head. She did not expect her mother's shadow of her marriage would look that perfect. Though there are concerns that occupy Tanti's mind. She would not be able to have this marriage so easily. There will be a lot of small pebbles in front of him. Not just about her, but her two children and her new husband.