I made a suggestion to my mother-in-law to take Mbak Wina into her home. Because she said she loved her daughter-in-law, and she thought Mbak Wina was the best daughter-in-law.
"Yes, ma'am. Mila's suggestion has merit and it's better," said Mas Reno.
"But Reno, I feel at home here. How could we kick me out of here? I can still stay here, I will change my attitude," offered Mbak Wina.
She said in a pleading voice.
"It's appropriate, Ma'am, that you feel at home here. Because as long as you've lived here, you've always assumed that I'm your maid. You always tell me to do this and that as you please. Whereas at Mom's house, who do you want to rely on? There's no way, right, you want to tell Mom or Reni?" I asked.
"And I'm sorry, ma'am. I strongly reject your wish to stay here. Because I'm too lazy to accommodate you, even though you said you wanted to change your behavior. I don't believe you anymore, because in the past when I asked you to change, you didn't want to. Instead, you always complained to Mas Reno," I said at length.
I rejected Mbak Wina's wishes outright. Mbak Wina immediately fell silent when she heard my question. Perhaps she felt that what I said was true. Mbak Wina felt at home in my house because I always served her. Because if I didn't, she would keep complaining like this time.
"So what do you think? Do you agree with my wishes?" I asked.
"If Mas agrees, Mila, the important thing is that you still want to be Mas' wife. But I don't know about Mom and Mbak Wina. Whether or not they agree with your decision," Mas Reno said.
I glanced at Mrs. Risma, but there was no response. Instead, she massaged her head as if in pain. Then I looked at Mbak Wina, but she looked away, as she and I exchanged glances just now.
"Okay, since Mom and Mbak Wina don't want to speak up, then I'll decide if you all agree with what I'm saying. Because whether you agree or not, Mbak Wina still has to leave my house," I said.
I broke the silence, as they were all busy with their own thoughts.
"You have a heart, Mila. You're cruel," said Mbak Wina, numbly.
"Now you're satisfied, right, Mila? You bus*k-hearted daughter-in-law," said Mrs. Risma.
Then Mbak Wina left, followed by Bu Risma. They both went to the room, which Mbak Wina used to use when she was here at my house. For about half an hour, they were both in the room. Then they came in carrying Wina's suitcases and belongings.
"Reno, come help us! Then take us back to your house," asked Mrs. Risma, who was carrying Mbak Wina's luggage.
"Yes, ma'am," said Reno.
He also helped carry Mrs. Risma's things.
"Ms. Wina, you used to come here with only a suitcase. But why are you carrying so many things now?" I asked.
"Watch out, Ma'am, you don't want to bring my stuff too. If you do, I'll report you to the police," I threatened.
Mbak Wina's eyes widened as she heard my threat.
"Mila, you're such an arrogant person. I'm here as a hitchhiker, but I'm not a thief. You look down on me so much, Mila. We'll see what I can do to repay you. I can definitely avenge my heartache, and I'll make you regret what you've done," Mbak Wina threatened back.
"Already, let's not fight! Come on, Mbak, I'll take you to Mom's house," Mas Reno invited.
He ended my argument with Mbak Wina.
"Mila, I'm going to take them first," said Reno.
"Never mind Reno, why would you say goodbye to her. You don't need to say goodbye to your wife like that. Let's hurry up and take Mom and Vienna, it's too hot to stay here for long," she protested.
Mas Reno obeyed his mother's orders, he followed the two sadistic-mouthed women.
"Mas, don't take too long," I shouted without wanting to take him.
But Mas Reno didn't respond to my words, let alone respond, not even looking in my direction. After the three of them left, I walked to Mbak Wina's former room. I wanted to clean the room, perhaps there was some trash left.
"Astaghfirullahaladzim, Mbak Wina, you really are," I shouted.
Continued...