We've Been Matchmade
Getting Married also requires money
Dinda almost screamed when she found the package in her suitcase. He had just dismantled two large suitcases, before he only opened a backpack containing his clothes. Because the stock is up so that the suitcase is finally dismantled as well, even though the intention will be opened when it has moved house later. Dinda still wants to move. She wants to be like any other bride who manages her own household affairs. Not a rival to the in-laws.
"Why baby?" my question, while approaching. Instead of answering, Dinda even offered a parcel covered with a cloth similar to a tablecloth. The parcel was already open a little, as soon as I peeked it saw an envelope and a box big enough.
"What's that?" I said. Then grab some envelopes. From the names listed in it we just understood that it was the envelope of the family who came at our wedding. Apparently Dinda's brother wrapped everything up and gave it to Dinda through the package. In addition there is a large enough box, once opened the contents of jewelry. Very much. Earrings, rings with various motifs and sizes, bracelets and necklaces. Dinda said it had her mother. "What does that mean? Is Abah going to give it to you?" i stare at. "But why not give it straight away, what if the money is gone." I was confused myself seeing the funny behavior in-laws.
"This is the jewelry that got us into a fight." Said Dinda. "I don't like that girl messing with Umi's Atik. I'm the Umi princess not just wearing it."
"But it didn't, right. Everything is returned to you."
"You don't understand Dihya. Abah had to do it because he had a storm with me. Maybe Abah was embarrassed to return it. But Abah is not supportive, returning in this way instead of directly!" Dinda is still furious. He still felt he was not considered a child. He loved his brother very much. All this time they were very difficult to separate.
"Here you go, at least Abah gave it back." I tried to stifle his emotions.
"Hmm, I'm just wondering, how did that woman respond." Dinda smiled, she felt curious about the response of her stepmother considering that her brother had won the stepmother but it turned out that behind in the end Abah returned it also to Dinda all the belongings of Umi. According to the will of Umi, if there is no then everything is given to Dinda.
"Din, we've agreed not to talk about anyone else let alone prejudge him." I remind you of the deal we made on our first day as husband and wife. We both want to do good.
Dinda just shut up. He would not approve of what I said but would not argue. Even so I let it go because I know the glass glasses must be treated gently. Advising her to be patient because Dinda has wounds that can be healed at any time. He could not see anyone taking his mother's place.
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"Say wants to move, but why go back and forth like that!" Dinda crammed after almost a day I took her mutter-muter turn on the contract.
Actually, there is not a good contract yet, but there is nothing that matches the funds I have. Anyway I hope to move it later in the month after payday. If forced to move now, in addition to having to pay the rent, I also have to spend money on our food and daily living costs. The money doesn't exist at all.
Dinda seemed to understand what was the obstacle. He also offered to use money from family envelopes. After all, the money has become our right, legitimately used as the initial capital of the household.
"Din, it's not that I don't want to. But wait a minute, wait for me payday. The money is for savings only if at any time we need. In the future we do not know whether our lives will run smoothly or even a lot of trials. After all, we also have to prepare funds for your college because Abah has not paid for it. If you ask my parents, you also object." I explained in hopes that he understood.
He who did not want to retreat made my head dizzy, especially with his offer to join in working. Just got married, but it looks ugly. I'm really dizzy. Getting married can't rely on love alone, but it also takes money!
"Please wife. Wait for me payday. Anyway if we go now pity Abah equally umi. They don't know anything about this plan. If they are suddenly afraid, they will even think. Aye, right?" I said.
Dinda did not answer, but from her bent face I can conclude that she did not agree. It's hard to stay in my family's house. In accordance with his request before marriage so that we stay misah.
Actually what Dinda said has a point as well. More comfortable living independently, especially for a woman. In addition, it can also train self-reliance so as not to continue to depend on parents.
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"How's Dihya?" Abah asked me to talk while I was at Abah's office to borrow a computer because my laptop was in trouble. "Is there anything Abah can help you with?" Abah was able to read the worries that had befallen me.
"Dizziness of the sump." I said, while scratching the head that was not itchy.
This month, there aren't too many translations I can finish. You could even say there is none. Work in the clinic is also many holes, so it is likely that salaries will also be cut in half. I had promised to move to Ngontrak earlier this month
"Whatever the problem, open the same wife Dihya. The woman when we admit how our shortcomings they InshaAllah can accept rather than we can only promise when lying to avoid a moment's problems." said Abah.
"Yes Bah, Dihya understands." I'm nodding.
Abah told me about her being married to Umi also in an unsustainable state. But both Abah and Umi fought shoulder to shoulder, starting a business until finally became travel umrah Our family. It also had experienced the name of the ups and downs. Dinda's parents helped inject funds so that my family's efforts could remain successful.
"Oh yes, if you really need a friend to share, do not hesitate to talk to Abah because many things have been passed. Abah and Umi are also ready to support you both." Abah said as he patted me gently on the shoulder and then went back into his room while I continued to do college work.
Being the head of the family was so heavy. Now I have to stand on my own feet. Shame if you have to ask for money from parents. In addition to the tuition that I admit I have not been able to pay.