Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapters 160. The Presence of the Former Mother-in-Law
Bulek Ratih proposed to hold a study of mothers for Asti's four-month pregnancy thanksgiving which will be held in this house. The event in Javanese society is called Mapati Hang or Walimatul Haml, in Arabic.
Leon agreed to it because it was a form of gratitude to Allah SWT, after his father returned to health. Also he has been given the confidence to be a father as well as a parent who will have two children at once in this marriage.
Moreover, all the needs of the event will be handled by Bulek Ratih and Bu Haji Anissa. Two women who became foster mothers as well as being fairy godmothers for Asti. Because of their kindness and sincerity to Asti.
The show was just done in a simple way. They will invite study mothers from neighboring Asti, and some neighbors Bulek Ratih in Sendang Mulyo village. In addition, they will prepare a lunch menu for participants of the study event. Later after the event is over, guests will also be given gifts and cakes that can be taken home.
" Busy, Which?" whispered Leon saw his wife... From him coming into the room, just seeing Asti engrossed with his hape.
It turned out that Ninuk gave examples of several photos of the type of goods for parcels at the four-monthly event. From various glassware to daily eating supplies.
" No, anyway! Have you eaten?" ask Asti again.
" I took a shower, yeah! Akbar was with Joko at the tent shop."
It seems Akbar's pleasure with automotive, which makes the boy like to linger in Omnya's tent stall. The baby was happy to see cars, trucks and buses passing by on the highway in front of the shophouse. Even Akbar was not afraid to ride the heavy equipment that was on the project. Asti often brought Akbar to Leon's office while bringing lunch for her husband, who was picked up and delivered Dimas.
Because it does not know the sex of the baby in Asti's womb. So they chose the parcels in neutral colors. Asti prefers to give a unique plastic vegetable bowl because there is a lid and spoon. But Leon is more interested in giving a medium-sized towel to the baby than a smooth material. With various myths behind the provision of towels, which is not good. Finally giving a bath towel is canceled.
Asti so ordered the vegetable bowl from an online sales site. It turned out that the item that came was quite good. They bought 40 pieces and 10 spoon containers with their contents complete...In the form of spoons and forks that match the motif and color of the cutlery handle with the container.
The event will be held on Saturday afternoon. Leon will be there to accompany Asti. Moreover, they brought in a famous Ustazah in this area to give tausiah. Unfortunately, Leon was stuck on the project that afternoon, as some of the heavy equipment on the project ran into various obstacles.
During the event, Asti remained seated quietly. Because at his side there is Haji Anissa's mother, Bulek Ratih, Ninuk, Lek No and Joko. While in the backyard getting ready Mbak Ning, Bu Jum and some workers at the tent stall.
Mothers are quite enthusiastic when they finish the recitation and recitation of prayers... They have prepared lunch dishes. After they drank and tried various snacks circulated on the plates.
The lunch dish was in the form of beef rib soup, potato cakes, also fried tempe flour and boiled chili sauce typical of Bulek Ratih. Not forgetting the crackers.
The mothers came home with parcels that were put in light green cloth bags with words of thanks. Inside there is a container of beautiful vegetables and a box of market snack cakes.
Bu Ustazah Mardiah Yusuf was given a parcel of spoon, cakes and fruit parcels. Ninuk and Izzah carried the goods into the woman's car, which was parked next to the shophouse. Asti still had time to give the envelope to the woman's hand.
Since the arrival of Ustazah's mother, the woman always stroked Asti's distended stomach and continued to recite prayers for the good of the Mother and her baby.
The officers of the tent began to eat lunch. Previously they had cleaned up the event venue held by using mats and carpets.
Bulek Ratih had already clipped a smaller vegetable pot to the table in the side yard. Ninuk also brought a plate and spoon. They ran a mat in the side yard of the house... There also joined Lek No, Joko Mas Yanto and Pak Rob.
Actually, it is not possible for Bulek Ratih to give leftover food from an event at his house to others. Especially for people who have helped smooth the event.
So the woman always divided the food in three different containers. A large pot for guests to eat. In a smaller pot for family members or people at home and another for people who help them in the event.
" Asalamualaikum!" A female voice sounded from the front door of the house.
Carpet and mats are rolled up. Benches, tables and chairs have been returned to their original places. So the living and family rooms were empty and empty.
" Greetings!" Replied Ms. Jum, who received the guest.
Older women wear neat and expensive hijabs. While young women use tight dresses of denim material, with short sleeves split. The dress is above the knee. High heels shoes bright blue color. The woman was wearing full makeup. Not to mention her shoulder-length blonde hair. He is more similar to Mbak - Mbak who is often a guide in a karaoke. A type of night entertainment place whose existence began to mushroom in this area which became a shortcut to the border of East Java.
" Can we meet Asti?" ask That Mother.
" I'm sorry, whose mom and mom, huh? Because the teaching event here has been completed since an hour ago.. "
Fearing Ms. Jum, they came late for the lecture. But the way the young woman dressed like that was more suitable for the road to the mall than coming to school.
" I'm Widya's mom to meet with Asti!" Said the woman after being invited to sit down.
Mom Jum turned back inside the house to call her master. While the two women observed the Asti large house building with two floors with all its contents and furniture that is very suitable and harmonious with the style of the house that is themed modern minimalist.
Worth it, Asti refused the granting of gono-gini treasure, as well as a living for her son... It turns out that Asti has become the new rich man, apparently! That was the thought of the two women in passing.
" Mr Asti. Any guests? Her name is Widya's mother."
Kontan alone Asti was shocked to hear that name. The name of her former mother-in-law who suddenly turned around, attacked her just because she filed a divorce suit with Satrio.
Still unsure, Asti asks one more question. " He came alone, Miss Jum?'
"Two! But the woman with him looks more like a karaoke guide! Suck of menor dress up in open clothes!"
Ninuk, Bule Ratih and Joko. Lek No's included. They are less sure of the purpose of the presence of women they once respected. Because Ms. Widya is the eldest daughter of Mbah Sanjaya. Unfortunately the divorce of Asti and Satrio has made the man who is the older brother of the late Mbah Putri disappointed and helpless.
" Come on, you go, Mom! Who helped Asti. If there's anything. We will move forward!" lek No told his wife to meet the woman with Asti.
Lek No called Leon. The man was forced to go home after hearing that there were former Asti in-laws who came. Although Leon believes in the house there are already many men who will defend his wife. But Asti is more easily destroyed mentally with words of insults or all bad things that concern his personal self.
" Tumben, Miss Widya. What wind is there to stop by this house?" Welcome to Ratih Bulek. The woman was very unhappy with the way Satrio hurt Asti. Even now Widya's mother accompanies Zahra who looks like a woman "Neither Right ".
Asti speechless. Of course, with Satrio's salary as a state servant, Zahra could not have fun like before, when she became the affair of her husband. In the past, all the expensive items purchased by her ex-husband were due to transfers from her mother. The woman was very nimble to run various restaurant businesses until opening a gift shop in Purwokerto. All of that gave a prosperous life for Mr. Cahyadi. Although she and Widya's mother have retired as ASN.
Ms. Ning and Ms. Jum compactly brought them drinks, wet cakes and fruit. The two women presented it politely at a low table in a minimalist living room.
" Please, Mom, Ma!" Asti was polite.
It seemed that Bu Widya's eyes were very careful while observing the mound in Asti's stomach that was no longer flat. Because this afternoon Asti is still wearing a maron-red striped dress. Nice dress made from fine that she wears to honor the arrival of the mothers who teach in this house.
" How many months pregnant is Asti?"
Asti unconsciously rubbed his stomach. " Thank God, 4 months' walk, Mom ...."
" Yes, Miss Widya. We just finished our study for Asti's pregnancy!" The Bulek Ratih.
They were silent for a long time. Asti who was lazy to mince words did not heed the presence of Zahra. After all, the woman did not feel guilty for being the third person in her household. Just look, she dressed up very menor, like a woman who felt she could tempt the faith of other men.