Married a Former Inmate
Soto Surabaya's

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Exactly 8 p.m. Aris' stomach feels so mules.

"Why else is my stomach?" he mumbled slowly with a confused look. Without any answer. Instantly, his tongue wanted a Surabaya soto. Aris seemed to understand. Maybe the baby in Dinda's stomach wants that. Aris saw his wallet, it turns out the money in his wallet is thinning. Where he hasn't got a job. If this continues, maybe his car will be sold.

Aris couldn't have resisted the baby's wishes. He is also 26 years old now. Being a father, it seems like it is very appropriate for him.

Aris started driving her car. Searching for soto warung Surabaya. He wanted to search a place not far from where Dinda lived. Maybe they're all packed for Dinda. It doesn't seem like a problem, Aris thought.

If Dinda had accepted his proposal at that time. Right now, they are eating together. Enjoying a plate of sotos for both. But all of that was only in Aris' dream.

Dinda is married to Briyan. Even Dinda still survives with the man of her choice. What is the fate of Dinda? Does Briyan still love Dinda? Or even being rude every day?

Remembering yesterday Briyan told Dinda to kill the baby. Aris became furious himself. The baby is innocent. If Briyan and Dinda didn't want the baby. Aris is ready to take care of him. Aris is even ready to be a father and mother for his son later. His biological son who deliberately wanted Aris because of a misunderstanding at that time. At least he's the one who should take full responsibility, not Briyan.

After arriving at the soto Surabaya. Aris asked to be wrapped 2. His one-packed intention was given to Dinda and her child-to-be. Yes, surely Dinda wants this soto too. Exactly what he wants right now.

Then, Aris drives her car to Dinda's house. While looking at the situation of Dinda's house for sure. Maybe from a distance. Afraid that Briyan is at home. If caught will be more berabe later. Yeah, even though Briyan doesn't know Aris either. But in a crucial moment like this, surely everything would be bad for Dinda.

Aris observed the house so deserted. There was no intention other than to watch from inside his car. Long wait until the sotos start to cool down. Inadvertently Aris saw Dinda out the back road. Hodie and long jeans.

Oh, this Dinda. Pregnant women still wear jeans. But why the back? Why not go through the front door? Thought Aris but she wasn't that suspicious. He even thought of buying loose clothes for Dinda. Suppose Dinda his wife, surely the stock of negligee is full.

Seeing Dinda alone. Aris dared to approach him. With a bag of black plastic containing a pack of Surabaya soto in his hand. Aris started to approach and greeted Dinda. Kinda clumsy too. Remembering she was once evil to Dinda.

"Dinda's night" she said, trying to be friendly.

Dinda looked over to the source of the voice. The dimly lit courtyard of the house makes it difficult for Dinda to catch the figure of Aris who is still 3 meters away from him.

"Yes, who?" tanya Dinda was scared. Because Dinda is currently next to his bike. Wanted to get on the bike, because Dinda was about to go out for a while looking for something she wanted to eat. Mumpung Briyan is not at home either. He doesn't care if Briyan doesn't open the door for him. Right now, Dinda wants something.

Looks like Briyan didn't come home tonight. Considering his annoying behavior.

Asked like that, Aris did not immediately answer. He simply walked over and thrust a black plastic bag at Dinda. "Soto Surabaya, if you don't like it. Throw it away," he said. But apparently, Dinda refused to accept it. Aris took a step forward. And hang that bag over the handle of the steering wheel.

Aris was boldly staring at Dinda at a glance. To treat the longing and guilt in his chest. Dinda just stayed in place. Every time there's Aris, Dinda can't dwell. Dinda hates this situation. Because Dinda doesn't know what to do.

Without saying anything else. Aris immediately left that place. Aris is self-conscious, he's just a stranger who ruined Dinda's life. He's not Dinda. But he's the father of the son Dinda is carrying right now.

Always like this. Dinda hates Aris. But he couldn't refuse it either. After Aris left. Dinda opened the plastic bag. It turned out to be true, a pack of Surabaya soto without rice. A smile finally printed clearly on Dinda's lips. "Alhamdulillah, we eat Soto Surabaya Nak," said Dinda while stroking her stomach. Dinda was very happy. To the extent that he forgot, if it was a gift from Aris.

I can't wait for Dinda to run to the kitchen. At least he survived, because he didn't get out of the house. The one on his tongue right now was just this. Surabaya Soto. Very coincidental, right?

"That monster knows I want this again," Dinda muttered as she reheated her soto. Then he took a plate of rice for her. Still hot, Dinda ate it immediately. It feels so amazingly delicious. Strange, usually not like this tongue. What's with Dinda's tongue?

"Ah, thank God. At least even though I am in distress, there are still things that make me relieved like this. Thank you for all the gifts you have given me, Aamiin."

***

The longer, the relationship between Dinda and Briyan the more complicated. Dinda was like a slave in her own husband's house. Not considered, only this was told to serve him and serve random women who were out of nowhere. But even so, Briyan was never ashamed. The woman was taken by Briyan to the house every night. Briyan is so disgusting. If only Dinda could not remember her family. Dinda must have run away long ago.

"When are you like this, Bang?" tanya Dinda ventured. Whatever it is about him, their status is still husband and wife.

"It's not about you. I told you, never

cut off my life if you still want me to consider you a wife!"

Dinda was silent. He remembered Aris. After the Surabaya soto event that night, Dinda never again saw the trunk of her nose. I don't know where the evil monster went. Dinda wanted to meet him. Maybe this is because the child in the womb is the son of Aris. Suddenly, Dinda thought about it.

If Dinda still lamented her endless fate of happiness. In contrast to Jo who is again intensively investigating Briyan. Actually Jo already had some evidence about Briyan's affair with another woman. It's just Dinda's silence all along that makes Jo wonder. What secret is Dinda hiding right now? It's true this is not Jo's business. But back again, Jo did not want his sister hurt.

Currently, Jo's family is visiting Dinda's residence. 6 Months pregnant Dinda body precisely take care of. Not like when Nesa got pregnant. Yes, now Jo compares Nesa's widened body at that time with the current Dinda who only accentuates her distended stomach.

Nesa agrees with Jo's opinion. Until Nesa immediately expressed her opinion directly to Dinda.

"Din, can't look around your body how much thinner is it? Your face is also wrinkled, like unkempt. Emang Briyan never gave you a monthly ration?" nesa asked her honestly to her sister. It seems like asking like that is no problem. Nesa is Dinda's older sister.

Dinda was confused as to what to answer. So far all he has done is lie to cover up the problems in his household. After all, Briyan was the one she had loved and was still her husband. So as a wife, Dinda had to be good at covering up her family problems from others.

"I'm a males dandanja, Ma'am. If it's a skinny thing, Dinda doesn't know. You see lately Dinda's appetite is somewhat reduced," he said while looking down.

Women who are sick, sometimes the mood of eating so reduced. In addition, Briyan did not give him enough money for Dinda. Let alone to buy makeup, buy food-pun Dinda trouble. Fortunately there is a kind-hearted Mr. Bambang. Every visit, his father always gave a little money to Dinda. Mr. Bambang as parents also felt concerned about seeing the physical Dinda is much different, from when the age of the womb Dinda was still a month old at that time.

"Bumil must eat on time, and keep the vitamins also do not forget to drink. Usually Jo mas who often ngingetin mbak. What about Briyan? Do you like ngingetin what?" asked Nesa who made Dinda smile wryly.

'Ngingitin? Boro-boro, never check, ' Dinda lamented her fate. Fortunately, the baby she was carrying never bothered her.

Oweck!

Raskha's cry relieved Dinda a little. Because, he does not need to lie anymore for the umpteenth time.

When Nesa breastfed Raskha in the room. Jo used this available time to talk to Dinda.

"Din" called him.

"Yes Mas," replied Dinda lirih uninspired. His face returned glum.

"Din, tell the same story. Mas is ready to help Dinda if Dinda has a problem," said Jo.

But Dinda just shook her head. "Dinda there's nothing Mas, probably just pregnant," he lied again.

'Sorry mom, son. Forced to have to use this pregnancy as the reason for the problems that the mother is experiencing now, her inner self is sad again.

Jo, he doesn't believe Dinda's words. Dinda's been covering up her domestic life. Although Jo has no right to interfere, but the happiness of his sister is also important to him. At least if there is a problem to be solved immediately. Rather than holding it yourself, it won't be good.

"Honestly, I don't believe in Dinda. Dinda can cover it from Mas. But at least, if Dinda is unhappy with this marriage. The door of the house is always open to Dinda. I'll wait for Dinda to tell me. Dinda know? If mas Jo loves Dinda like his own sister," said Jo reminded Dinda. Jo knows, fished like anything. Dinda wouldn't want to tell a story.

Dinda feels guilty for herself. But he hasn't wanted to explain everything yet. Dinda was afraid that her family would be angry because the child she was carrying was the son of Aris. Dinda was afraid that her life would be ruined. 'All because of Aris. Why did he ruin my life?' screams Dinda in heart. He doesn't accept Aris' treatment of her. It felt like Dinda wanted to repay him someday.

Seriate...