Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapters 18. Only Second Wife
Satrio's work is increasingly disorganized. Sometimes he's out of town in two or three days. Three times a month he can get out of town. At times like that, he only occasionally texted or called. The reason is busy or when on the field difficult signal
Rarely Asti out of the house, except for shopping or to the opposite store that sells a variety of household needs such as a mini market only like.
Sometimes Ibu Anggita stopped by in the afternoon, while pushing the twins with two mini bikes funny.
Indeed in front of the Asti house there is a park wide enough for children to play. Because after two houses next to him is a dead end.
Until his mother Jeng Anggita who was called Eyang Uti also became on good terms with Asti. The original Uti people of Yogyakarta. The middle-aged woman was very friendly and diligent in trying various cake recipes.
Every time Satrio came home from an out-of-town service trip, the man would lock his wife up all day in the room. He asked to sleep in his wife's arms because of the heavy kangen. In fact her husband became more spoiled than her twin Mother Anggit who was only 3 years old.
Two cute boys named Torro and Tarra are adorable because they are self-studying, doing whatever they don't want to help! Although what they do sometimes surprises those around them.
Today Asti was surprised by the arrival of her in-laws who came without telling. They plan to stay a week at their home. They came straight from Purwokerto.
Fortunately Asti, because the attitude of his two in-laws is relaxed because he has not given any signs of getting additional grandchildren.
Silly Satrio will forbid both parents bring Asti travel far or stay overnight.
Precisely when traveling around this small town, Asti did not even know the way. Finally every time he went out with his parents-in-law they had to use the help of GPS.
Every morning, after driving Satrio to work, Asti will wait for the vegetable maker to pass. So did some of the neighboring mothers next door. Even Pakde Cahyadi and Bude Widyati also stood with his daughter-in-law.
It seems that Suparlan's mother also approached the middle-aged couple who remained harmonious and harmonious
" Sir, who is this?" Ask the woman who this time wears a woman-style outfit that finishes jogging with a tight purple t-shirt and knee-length pants commonly worn by cycling athletes.
" O, this is my in-law, just two days ago came from Purwokerto!"
Bude Widya seemed happy to get acquainted with the mothers who one by one began to come out of their home page.
" Tumben the greengrocer hasn't passed yet? " Ask Fani's mother.
"What is it that we go to the market, all the way."
Indeed, Asti had prepared breakfast in the form of fried rice and egg clippers. The vegetable stock in the refrigerator ran out, after last night Satrio and his father made boiled noodles with chunks of cayenne pepper, cabbage, bean sprouts and mustard pretty much.
It seems that Mother Suparlan was a bit confused, because Asti's hand was held friendly by her mother-in-law into the house. A rare sight for him, when he saw the female in-laws and daughter-in-law become friendly and affectionate with each other.
Before long, Mr. Cahyadi started taking his car out of the yard. Asti still gives a polite nod to some mothers who are still faithful waiting for their vegetable subscriptions. The car walked out of the front gate of the police member's special housing.
The market in this city is bigger and more diverse. Mr. Cahyadi patiently raised two large grocery office crackers containing all vegetables and fruits. It was his wife's choice that Asti always approved.
" Let's go to Budemu's house, Asti!" The man said to his son-in-law.
They had finished their lunch with pecel, tempeh and tofu bacem plus savory drum crackers.
They left immediately after Satrio came home. Although somewhat tired, the young man still replaced his father carrying the latest commercial car.
The presence of Asti, her husband and her two in-laws has been awaited by Bude Ayu with anxious hope. Upon hearing the sound of the car entering the front yard, the woman immediately opened the front door and immediately greeted them.
Jerit Bude hugged his older cousin who remained healthy and youthful after enjoying his retirement.
In the dining room there is Bulek Ratih with special cuisine in the form of goat gule, if in this area is called Tengkleng.
" Don't go on, sir! Remember cholesterol goes up"
Satrio raised his face when he heard his mother's voice. So good was the cooking, they ate in silence. Except for the sounds made from the clanking of spoons and plates on the big dinner table.
" Already, Asti. Let Ninuk do the dishes!"
" Let's just a little Lek. Responsibility if it is not resolved."
Soon there was a greeting coming from the voice of Ninuk who appeared at the rear connecting door. The face of ABG looked cheerful when he saw the presence of Asti the older brother.
" Want to stay here a long time, Ma'am?"
" It's up to Bude Widyati. He's the one who wants to walk...."
" Wuih, it's good to live like your two in-laws, ma'am, a lot of money.the roads continue after retirement"
Asti looked at the old Ninuk. " They used to study until high school, Ninuk. Not like we are most just SMA or SMK, then work if not household.
Bude Widayati bachelor of education until appointed as principal. Pakde Cahyadi graduated to S2 and became a camat."
Ninuk nodded his head in understanding his brother's explanation. Although her legacy Bude Ayu was numerous, the woman somewhat objected to funding her only niece's college.
Because the matter of continuing school is not just a desire, there must also be a cost that is not small. His father always said if not helped and trusted Bude Ayu manage the rice fields and gardens, he would not be able to send his two children at least until graduating high school.
Many residents in this village work as farm workers whose income depends on the arrival of the planting season or harvest season. Their daily wages are not much.
Even Bude Ayu has given Lek No the certificate of the house he occupies and the rice fields at the end of the village. End - End of this all actions and speech Bude Ayu somewhat confused the two husbands and wives.
Satrio again rejected his parents' plan to bring Asti to their home in Purwokerto. In the past after marrying Asti, her youngest child was refused the event ngunduh mantu at the family home groom on the grounds that he had to enter work because he only got a week off.
Widyati's mother insisted that she would take her daughter-in-law away because Satrio always reasoned to be busy. The woman wanted to introduce Asti to her neighbors or acquaintances there as her son-in-law might be in a more modest event such as thanksgiving .
The city of Purwokerto was already like a second birthplace for Widyati's mother after she married and was taken by her husband to settle there because of his official duties.
" You are Satrio! Work is busy. It's Asti you made your second wife, huh?" Ask Mr. Cahyadi.
Everyone who was sitting in the living room was shocked by Mr. Cahyadi's statement. Maybe Satrio had a wife before Asti.
" Dad, that's impossible. Asti is still my only wife!
" Yes, your number one wife is your job. Can't split for a second. Look, every day Asti's at home. Boss him!"
Satrio. Actually he was a bit hesitant often permission with the leader in his new job. Especially with the intention of his mother first to hold a ngunduh mantu event. Satrio was forced to say that the remaining savings would be used to buy household furniture in a new official house. Although Satrio knew his wife did not demand the fulfillment of their house with all-new and complete furniture .
Second wife? Asti smiled gently in the arms of this young and dashing husband. He willingly and sincerely becomes second in Satrio's life, after his duties and work. Not another woman. Although in religious teachings men are allowed polygamy. But he sees more of the bitterness of women in such a bond . For example, Bude Ayu will continue to be plagued by problems with his former stepchildren.