Suddenly a Husband
Lila Wants to Go

The food-sharing event was finally over as well. I decided to go into the guest room which has now been transformed into an office as well as a stock storage place for chips to be made. After a month of burial, the plan is for us to start operating again. Subscription shops are back and they are ready to take orders. His mother Reni has also promised to promote our products to her co-workers who happen to have a snack and souvenir shop business.

While busy fiddling with a laptop for promotion, suddenly the door is knocked. Madam Lila came in after I allowed her. Room door is deliberately opened so as not to arise slander. The two of us were not very familiar because I was the last person in the house who knew him. But even so, it seems that Lila already considers me like her own sister so she does not hesitate to convey her complaints.

"Previously sorry Ben, this is related to the neighbor's conversation earlier "mbak Lila opened the conversation. "If you don't mind, I want to take Alif away" he said.

"Moved? But why, mbak? Wouldn't it be hard to live here?" My toot. Letting go of her only niece is a bit heavy considering that mother hopes that I will take care of her. It's my brother's only legacy. Besides, the background of Lila's father who now has no job makes me worry about the downa Alif period. If he was in an environment that I could monitor, at least, I could help with his living expenses. I'll know what this kid needs. "Bak offended by the mother's words?" ask me again, because there is no answer from Mbak Lila.

"No. That's not Ben. But I was just thinking. What if Alif grows up and all he knows is Yohana's mother. Yohana is not her real mother. However, Alif will use his mother's nasab when married later because he was present before his father and mother married. Will it not be a burden to him later? If Alif were far from Johana, he would forget about Johana and accept her as his mother. But if there was still Yohana, she would always assume that was her mother. Since Yohana's arrival, Alif has been clinging to me, leaving me. Alif also refused to call me mother. She said her mother was Yohana, not me." A pair of eyes mbak Lila glazed when telling a story. It is well implied how he was jealous of Johana because her son loved and accepted Joanna as his mother. After all, her heart of children usually was so, the one who nurtured her since childhood would be the one closest to her.

I took a deep breath. Thinking of ways that these two mothers do not fight each other inwardly. They are both good women and for their affection for Alif, I'm sure they both have a great affection. Sister Lila deserves the affection of Alif as he gave to Yohana, even more. Because they are pregnant and giving birth. But you can't ignore Yohana's sacrifice. Ever since I was a red baby, I've been taking care of Alif. He also deserves his time. I don't know who I should win.

Ever since Yohana met Alif, I also felt that the attitude of the two of them made Lila feel left out. Even at night, Alif wants to be surrounded by Yohana. Sometimes Kaishan also sees Lila's mother, but how else. in the mind of Alif, who he knows Yohana is his mother. So he refused to call Mbak Lila mother, but aunt.

"I want to start everything from the beginning Ben." Said mbak Lila. "I decided it wasn't just my feelings. But to tell Alif who his real mother is." Added. "So please allow it."

"Mom, that's not the problem. But my mother ordered me to take care of Alif. After all it is the only relic of the Sigit bang and I as the only om obliged to keep it even to provide for it. If I go with Alif, then how do I carry out this trust?"

There's no deal I can make with Lila. I can only promise to talk to Yohana so she can hold back, keep her distance from Alif. However, there is a more entitled Mbak Lila. Although not very satisfied but Mbak Lila accepted my decision.

***

"But ... If I'm too busy, what about Alif? He still needs me. We just met and a lot of lost time that I have to keep with him. So, can the job be transferred to someone else." pinta Yohana while pulling the blanket.

"Who? Ami's? He's gonna start college again."

"Hmmm, how about Lila?"

"Darling ... well, let me be honest as I am." I took a deep breath, hoping that what I was going to say later would not make him sad, let alone disappointed. "Mad Lila is jealous of you."

"Huh? Why?" Yohana seemed to think for a moment, then suddenly she realized. "Is it because I'm close to Alif?"

"Yes. He wants to be treated like you by Alif. But when there was you, Alif ignored Lila's mother." I said, checking Yohana's facial expression in anticipation of her mood change. "Honey .. Lila's mother is Alif. Shouldn't we give them a chance to get close. Let Mbak Lila take care of Alif and you also teach Alif to know Mbak Lila as his mother." I said, slowly.

"Oh, so yeah. Sorry if I made him uncomfortable. But if I have to stay away from Alif I'm a bit difficult. I'm ...." Yohana could not continue, but I understood her heart. He loved Alif very much, like his own son. How not, he was the one who took care of Alif since childhood. But I also can't let Alif ignore his real mother. "I'm sorry, I'll try not to hurt anyone." Yohana said as she sobbed. He lay back to me, covered almost all of his body with a blanket, then there was the sound of sobbing.

"Han, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you sad. I just want to ...."

"You just did. I'm not her mother. I have no right to Alif. I only have an obligation to take care of her when her mother is not around, when her mother comes back then I have to return Alif. I'm really just a babysitter!. But now that his mother is there then I really don't have any authority over Alif." He closed the door of communication, dissolving in his tears. Tonight, I really wasn't given a chance to talk. He has made a conclusion with himself, a conclusion which of course I am sure is not like a shadow