Enough One Wife
Jihan Vs Ica's
"Son Ica, come here again tomorrow. Don't forget to call mom too. I'm very happy to meet and talk to Ica. Try if you first meet the same boy Ica, surely the mother forbid Hasan married Jihan so that the marriage is the same as Ica." chirped the mother when Ica came home, it made us both silent.
Astagfirullah. I who had been so upset at Jihan suddenly realized the kindness of the woman who had accompanied me to fight from scratch, maybe even minus because it was to survive the first year we instead wear all the jewelry and savings that Jihan's parents gave as a wedding gift. Everything sold out for the daily living expenses, as well as my work needs.
Jihan who usually lives is quite willing to lack. He never complained about me, only yesterday he denied my wish which I only realized because he also had the right to visit his parents. Who can withstand the deep longing in parents, especially when it turns out to have to meet them in a state that no longer exists . Honestly, at this time I regret because yesterday-yesterday has banned it, I should keep my promise, when there is an opportunity then immediately implemented.
"Mom, Hasan doesn't like you to talk like that with Ica or any other woman. I did not forget that Hasan was married to the woman who Hasan loved so much, the woman who just to get it Hasan had to try more because it was so difficult to get, so do not repeat yes Ma'am. What if Jihan hears or Ica tells her. He would be very hurt, could be disappointed with mom. Jihan's service to mom was amazing." I reminded mom to be polite maybe so she didn't misunderstand me.
"It's San, what mom said was real. Not just a pleasantries because I met Nak Ica. Just try to get you to meet us, San. Your best mother is with him. Not with the present." Said mother.
"Astagfirullah Ma'am, if Hasan is not in a match with Jihan, maybe Hasan will not be able to achieve what Hasan got now. It could be thanks to the prayers of Jihan who was so patient and sincere to accompany Hasan's struggle."
"Yes, let's just say if you don't marry him you won't be able to be a manager, but if the same Ica maybe you can be more. Maybe even be the boss you San considering now he who loves you job and his parents are rich people think San? So yes there is no harm in mothers wondering like that "said mom.
"O Allah ma'am, Hasan still disagrees!" I was upset, so I immediately went into the house, I no longer ignored the call of mother who is usually like a sacred sentence and can not be denied to me. I decided to lock the door of the room.
Jihan, I really miss you. I want to meet.
***
Whether this is a hasty decision or what, this morning I returned my work permit, immediately leaving for Jihan village to pick her up and the children. I want to bring her back to our house especially so that mom doesn't talk about Ica anymore. I hope that with the Return of Jihan can make mom come back as good to her as before.
"I know I'm guilty, but should we sacrifice kittah's marriage? Don't you feel sorry for the kids, brother?" I tried to persuade him. Realizing my mistake and stating ready to change it. Luckily Jihan was able to melt down, she finally wanted to come home with me.
We decided to come back tomorrow morning because Jihan needs time to get ready and I can get closer to her family. But she kept calling, questioning my return. My mother was still in my house, she said she did not want to go home. Mom asked me to come home soon, if Jihan doesn't want to go home then let it go.
[Mom, Jihan wants to go home, but she needs some time to take a break and say goodbye to her extended family. Can't just play go-go, let alone Hasan pick him up impromptu. Hasan also still wants to be in touch with his family.] I said
***
It was sad to see Jihan crying in the graves of her parents. He who was able to smile at first finally looked pale again. Seems uninspired. I understand because he lost two loved ones at the same time with a condition of longing. In fact, they can meet.
The sadness was also apparent when he said goodbye to one by one his extended family. I made a promise to myself, as much as possible, at least once a year will take him home so that Jihan no longer needs to hold back the longing.
"Have you? Let's go." I brought Jihan back because the departure time of our plane was very mediocre. Jihan said, she followed my steps into the car while holding Nabila, while Nadira I was carrying. "Joint appointment, we'll be back here again once you get your leave." I whispered in her ear until her overcast face slowly turned brighter.
"Sorry, if I trouble you." Said Jihan.
"No, you really never bother you. You are a wife who understands her husband. Brother who apologizes because of stupidity and lack of brother so you have to experience all this."
The trip home this time was still a sadness, but Jihan was also able to smile and talk to me a lot. He said he was very grateful because I finally understood his heart. We both promised to improve the relationship that had deteriorated yesterday. I'll understand Jihan better and put my family first instead of following her prestige.
***
There's an Ica in our house. Somehow the story but mother welcomed our arrival with Ica at the door of the house. Not only was I surprised, Jihan was the same, even though she was trying to behave normally. After greeting Mom and Ica, Jihan immediately went to the room with the twins, saying she was tired. But other than that, I also knew he was avoiding Ica.
"Why are you here?" I asked Ica.
"Why indeed? Mother told Ica to come here. I was lonely, I had no friends. Visiting the child's house instead of being accompanied was left to his wife's village. You should make the same Ica already accompany the mother when the mother's child leaves the mother." Said Mother.
"Mom knows, Hasan has to pick up Jihan and the kids. Hasan was also ready." I said. "Yes already, Makasi Ca has accompanied my mother. Now you can go home, sorry if it's a hassle." I wish Ica could come home soon and not come back here.
