Marrying a Classmate
Ch. 55: Mother-in-law

Mrs Nasita closed the sheet of paper that had just been read. The mother of two looked at her son carefully. He took a breath before speaking. “Mama didn't expect you to miss out like this, Ka.”

“Ma, in school I rarely interact with Myria. He himself asked.”

“But this is already too much. Remember your responsibility in the afterlife, Myria will sue you if she feels wronged.”

Space is down. The mother was angry with him about Myria's fate. He had intended the story to ask for a solution because he was confused to overcome Myria alone, but Mrs Nasita's response was unexpected. “I have said wrong and apologized to Myria, Ma,” said Angkasa in a regretful tone.

“Mouth men are a temptation for women because shrewdly dangle sweet words filled with praise, promise and seduction. But not everything that comes out of his mouth is real. Mama doesn't want to have a boy relying on her excess speech to break a false promise, Kasa. But more provide evidence with actions.”

Lose. Space always loses to its two parents. Neither Mr. Aji nor Mrs Nasita gave any questions or orders, which she could ever dodge.

“One more time, I'm sorry, Ma. Please, this time help me.”

“Papa will blame you if you know about this.”

“Ma ..”.

“Already. Mama will talk slowly to Papa about Myria's will. But, changing schools at a time like this, maybe it can't.” Unable to debate her son, Mrs Nasita took action. “Where is Myria now?”

“Still in room. Here I go down to take a meal with the same BK invitation was to Mama.”

“You are here only.” Mrs Nasita is ready to move on. He folded the invitation first in hand, then handed it back to Space. “Let Mama deliver her food. You're here, no need to worry. Myria may not calm down to see you.”

Returning obedience is the best option according to Space. Handing over to the mother the matter of the matter that occurred between Myria and herself was probably the best option. Since that afternoon when she was accompanying him, Myria had remained moody and did not say much. His wife was just daydreaming, but occasionally without explanation suddenly tears trickled down endlessly.  Confused, she simply wiped away the tears on the cheek with a tissue then gave a hug without saying anything.

Mrs Nasita began to climb the stairs and headed for her son's room. He brought a tray full of food and drinks. He called out to his son-in-law from the outside without daring to open the door before there was a decree.

“By Mama sign in, Darling?” Mrs Nasita asked when she got an answer from inside. Not long after, the door opened and revealed Myria's face. The only daughter-in-law looked down. Myria must not have thought that Madame Nasita would come to the room.

“You didn't come down? Mama bring this food here.”

Myria thought Angkasa would bring food like this afternoon. But it turns out that it was the mother-in-law. If he knew that, he would rather go down and eat together so as not to bother. “Sorry, Bun. Myria is not feeling well.”

“No pa-pa, Dear.” Nampan moved to the table slowly. Madam Nasita commented a smile and approached Myria. He did not ask directly about the bullying experienced, but took the time to chat casually.

Myria nodded. He stepped slowly. His face continued to bow with his hands on each other and squeezed his own nails.

“Need Mama bribe?”

Myria's face lifted to return Lady Nasita's gaze. Then, he shook his head. “Myria eat alone, Mother.”

“Ya, okay. Mama just wanted to chat with you.”

“Now, eat.” A bowl of soup is brought close to the available rice dishes. Myria then accepted the gift of Mrs Nasita and said thank you.

The girl in the light blue pajamas bribed the food slowly. Although actually not too tasteful to fill the stomach, but he is still able to think clearly to appreciate others.

Mrs Nasita faithfully accompanied and paid attention.  Occasionally, he stroked Myria's bound hair. “Your hair is beautiful, son. Anytime, join Mama's treatment at the salon.”

Myria's hand stopped for a moment. He looked, but could not speak because his mouth was still filled with food.

“Let's relax, many Muslim salons are here. So, we stay safe.”

Food has passed through the throat, Myria just said, “Myria does not need it, Mother. Already can stay here, already thank you very much, kok.”

“Sstt, don't keep thinking of yourself as someone else. You are now also Mama's child. What facilities Kasa gets, you can also get it. With a note, it does not violate your nature as a woman.”

Myria's lips curl. His eyes suddenly stifled and instantly condensed. Having a mother-in-law as good as Mrs Nasita was one of the most beautiful daydreams after her birth mother was taken. Therefore, it should have been Myria felt very grateful and did not ask strangely.

The girl hurriedly put the dishes back to the table and instead hugged Madam Nasita without excuse. “Munda ..” Myria's cry broke again. The contention from Erika that happened this time really hit mental health. A full day, the thing Myria wanted to do was just cry without knowing what to do. Salat and reciting the Quran are done in the hope of tranquility, but not all results are instant.

Hearts ached hearing Myria sobbing so deeply. Mrs Nasita looked up and blinked quickly so that tears would not fall on her cheeks. His hands faithfully rubbed Myria's back gently. “There's Mama here, Nak.”

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