Inem Is Not A Servant
episode 31

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This afternoon after receiving a call from Selly, Arjun rushed straight home. In the family room he found Selly was sitting together with Angga. The faces of both of them looked serious. Arjun knew very well that his parents were like that there must be something important that they would tell him. Moreover, Selly told him to go home as soon as possible.

With a slow step Arjun approached his parents. After saying his greetings, he kissed alternately the backs of his hands.

Unlike usual, this time Selly was silent and did not welcome Arjun's greeting. It makes Arjun feel uncomfortable and curious about Selly's attitude towards him. He also sat next to Selly who faced Angga.

"Why am I told to go home now, Mom? Is there anything important?" Ask Arjun.

"But only the one who said it!" Selly's voice was not looking at Arjun at all. His hands were crossed and his legs crossed on the lap of the other leg.

"Listen to Arjun! We've agreed to have a reception and also record your marriage legally. Most likely the event will be held in 3 months. All we've arranged, you just prepare yourself and take down whoever you're going to invite."

Angga's sudden statement really surprised Arjun. How can his parents ask for it again while it was once taken the decision to postpone it first until the specified time. But now they arrive - they bring it back.

"What's? Is Arjun wrong about pap? Have we never talked about this before? Then why did mom and dad make that decision without our consent?"

"Bapi and mami have thought this well and there is no more rejection in any form." Angga said firmly.

"Mam, please understand me and give me a little more time!"

"Time, time, time for what Arjun? The time that you can be alone with another woman is what you mean? Remember Arjun, you're married, you don't deserve to have sex with a woman other than your wife. It's such a shame."

It seemed that Selly could no longer temper her anger. He spoke in a rather high tone to his eldest son who was now trying to ask him for understanding.

"What does mama mean?" Arjun doesn't understand Selly's direction.

"So mami and papi accidentally saw you with a woman. And we believe your relationship is not just a friend or a co-worker. We're worried it's going to have a bad effect on your marriage. So we decided to formalize your marriage." Angga.

"Mom, pap, pap, this isn't what you think it is?"

How hard Arjun's defense is, it doesn't seem to make his parents believe him. They will be fixed on its stance. It looks like this will be a decision that can no longer be contested.

"Pap,, mam, please understand me. We've been dating for a long time, we've been in contact long before Inem. And this marriage has ruined our dreams. I beg you to end this marriage. We don't love each other how can we be happy together? It's not fair to us, Mum."

"Mommy doesn't accept any excuses. How long you guys dated Mom doesn't care. Your relationship should end now. Now your wife is Inem. He is the best mate for you. There should be no other woman among you. My mom doesn't want that to happen."

Arjun's request is only considered a past wind by Selly. He did not want to hear anything about the woman who was in fact the owner of his first child's heart.

Unconsciously the debate between mother and child was known by Inem. Inem who had just returned home with Vian heard all the complaints of Arjun. Feeling himself just a burden, he also ventured to speak up. Although it was hard for him to break his promise to his mother but what power than he had to be forced and tortured Inem prefers to go from the life of a man who did not expect it.

"Inem is willing not to continue this marriage mam." Inem's voice was slow.

Everyone who was in that place was astonished to hear Inem's words. All eyes looked at him. Selly who had been standing away from him now walked up to Inem and then rubbed gently on Inem's cheek.

"Mommy would never let that happen. Whatever happens you'll still be Mami's daughter-in-law."

Selly hugged Inem and gently rubbed inem's long hair. Hugs Selly felt Inem is very comfortable and also soothing. At this time - this time Inem feel unwilling when away from Selly. Because for him Selly is the one who can now replace the existence of his mother. But if you remember Arjun's attitude to him makes Inem want as soon as possible to escape the bondage of an unexpected marriage. With a heavy heart Inem let go of Selly's embrace and tried to convince Selly to be willing to end all this.

"But mom, there's no match between us at all. Where we could live together. Each of us has our own choice. So Inem please let us be happy with our choice!"

I don't know what power possessed Inem to be able to say that in front of his in-laws. Though all this time he tried to be able to accept reality and give up his love. But now all of that is in vain.

"Listen mami! Mami knows this will be difficult for you but believe slowly love will come when you can accept each other. So never feel overwhelmed by this marriage. Mami's sure you can be happy." Selly tries to convince Inem and Arjun to start over.

"But mam,,,"

"The decision has been taken and you will no longer be able to change it."

Once again Selly confirmed what had become her decision with her husband. Hearing that Arjun snorted in annoyance. He immediately stepped away towards the main door. While passing Inem who was still standing in his place, Arjun threw a sharp glint at his wife.

Arjun's sharp glances made Inem even more unruly. He looked down as if he did not want to look at his future with a man who could not accept it.

As Inem drifted in his daydreams, he felt a touch on his palm and fingers. A touch that feels foreign to him but feels warm and also soft. Slowly he directed his gaze at her and then saw who had clasped his hand.

"Vian,, uh,,,. " Say Inem when he finds out that it was Vian who held his hand.

"Don't worry, I'm here!" Vian said with a smile.

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