Not the Perfect Son-in-law
Chapter 43. Ruqoyah Pressure

Chapter 43

Ruqoyah shouted again because she felt a great pain in her head. He wanted to hit his head to reduce the pain. However, Ali held both of his hands back.

"sickness, Ali. It hurts!" shouted Ruqoyah.

"Istighfar, ma'am," said Hafsah, trying to appease his father-in-law.

"Shut up! You don't feel the pain I feel!" ruqoyah snapped to her son-in-law.

Bimo felt sorry for Hafsah. She did not know what her sister-in-law was like, what she valued from her was a wife who was patient in undergoing a housewife and was firm in making a choice. More often meet and see Hafsah, Bimo admitted that his wife Ali is the type of dream wife. He also hopes Alika is not much different from Hafsah nature and behavior.

Alika followed frantically to see her mother who continued to groan in pain. He didn't want it until his mother died.

"Sister, what a hard thing to follow the wishes of this mother," said the young pregnant woman.

Now Ali's mind is getting messed up and it feels like it's going to explode. I don't know how many times they told her to get married again and that much she refused.

"Darling, call the doctor! Why did they take so long" Ali ordered his wife and ignored his sister's words.

Hafsah also ran outside the nursing room. She actually did not have the heart to see her mother-in-law in pain because even though she was often hurt. The pain he felt was no less painful either.

Doctors and nurses went in and checked on Ruqoyah. The person in white clothes took a deep breath and exhaled quite loudly.

"Sir, I told you not to let the patient be shaken by his emotions. He needs peace of mind and mind" said the doctor and Ali was silent. He is not ignorant and deliberately provokes his mother's emotions, it is his mother who is looking for trouble.

"Ali, will you grant this last mother's wish" Ruqoyah said with teary eyes and a face full of sadness.

"Sir, if he wants his mother to heal, make him happy. Follow all his will for the good of himself," said the doctor without knowing what Ruqoyah wants.

Ali was getting more and more in a dilemma. If he obeyed his mother's wishes, he would break the promise to Hafsah. However, if it rejects his mother's wishes then life is at stake.

"Already, Brother. According to the wishes of the mother, in any case it is not forbidden for the husband to have two wives. Mbak Hafsah who understands religion must know this," said Alika with a little force Ali and insinuate his brother-in-law.

Hafsah's chest felt very tight as if all the oxygen near him had disappeared. His eyes also felt hot as if all the tears had gathered in his pouch and would be ready to slide at any time.

"Sir, don't be selfish with the Mbak's stance and principles there are people who are hurt and suffer" continued Alika.

Like being hit by thousands of arrows aimed at his chest, the pain grew until his legs could no longer support his weight. Tears spilled without command. The woman looked towards her husband by biting his lower lip holding up a sobbing sob.

Ali also turned out to be crying, she was currently in a pinch. Confused which one to choose.

"Darling, Brother please …."

Hafsah was still silent with all his might so as not to roar to release his pain and sorrow. Both of his hands were tightly clenched.

In the midst of the tension Sarah came with her mother. They came to see Ruqoyah. As soon as the two entered the room the atmosphere there became increasingly gripping.

"Sarah," call Ruqoyah.

"Yes, Mom. What's up?" sarah asked as she approached and nudged Hafsah as she passed by.

"Marry Ali" replied Ruqoyah.

"Mothers. Please don't be like this!" pinta Ali was frustrated.

"Sarah, don't you mind being Ali's second wife?" ruqoyah ignored Ali's words.

Sarah glanced timidly at Ali. Without being asked, he wanted to. It does not matter if you want to be the second or third wife from her husband is Ali.

"I–ya, would. I want to, Mom!" sarah answered nervously and happily.

"Hafsah accept Sarah as your honey sister. I'm not going to tell Ali to divorce you, because I know you love each other. Blame your barren self," Ruqoyah said in a limp voice, but it felt like her sharp dagger.

Ali also held Hafsah's hand, then he rubbed the beautiful eyes of the wife. He could feel the sadness of the woman who had accompanied him for over 5 years. 

"Darling, please help brother!" pinta Ali with a pleading gaze.

Hafsah's heart was broken when she saw her husband's eyes. He knew that Ali wanted him to grant his in-laws wishes.

"Do what you want to do. I won't ban it anymore" Hafsah said blankly.

"Darling, just so you know that this heart is only yours. You're the only queen in my heart" I'm Ali in despair.

"I will also do what I want to do" replied Hafsah as if he did not care about what her husband had just said.

Ali hugged Hafsah's body tightly. He did not want to part with his wife after all.

"No. We will remain a married couple" Ali said in his sobs.

Hafsah did not give any response. He no longer cared about the marriage he had been guarding and defending. Ali's words implied that marrying Sarah according to his mother's wishes had been the beginning of the destruction of his household.

"Hafsah, I promise I won't demand much of Ali. We can also be good friends and together build a household together with our loved ones," continued Sarah gently.

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What will Hafsah do? Will he accept polygamy or not? Follow their story, yes! Even though the emotions continue.