SALSA SECRET II

From today, you are my daughter too, her sister Aryani. I promise I'll take care of you and protect you, son."

"I'm just a dirty woman, mom. I-"

"Sttt ... don't say that. There's nothing in your heart to be like that, right? You are holy, my daughter, according to your heart. No, don't remember what happened."

"Yes, Mom."

***

After a few days of critical and conscious post-surgery, Rivan gradually recovered, only he did have to give himself up to sit in a wheelchair because both of his legs are still not able to walk.

Both of Rivan's legs cracked, luckily there were no injuries that made it necessary to amputate. Kartika was feeding Rivan to eat when suddenly Reni came and Widya herself missed so that she did not have time to send a message to Aryani. Of course, the woman was inflamed when she saw the presence of Kartika and Dania there.

"Heh, why are you here! Go there! Never come here again! You are also Aryani, why did you bring him here? Did you forget this woman who made Salsa died?!"

Deg...

In the atmosphere of silence, Rivan turned to Aryani.

"You said Salsa ...."

"So, you didn't know your wife died yet?" asked Reni.

"Mom didn't say!"

"You don't ask!"

"So, for the past few days I realized, you don't want to tell me what happened?"

Aryani sighed, about the revelation that died, Reni did ask not to tell Rivan first. But, about Salsa...

"I'm sorry, Salsa died a few days ago, the day before you came to your senses. We were on purpose, for fear that your condition would deteriorate again. Forgive me, " said Aryani.

Rivan let out a deep breath, then turned to his mother. "Then, where is dad? I know very well that Dad will take the time to come no matter how busy. It does not exist at all. Are you sick too?"

"Your father ... Your father had a heart attack because of this woman!" exclaimed Reni. However, Aryani quickly sees, " because Kartika? Are you not aware that Uncle Wahyu is sick because of Aunt who constantly yells and curses Kartika? Aunt don't throw stones hiding hands?!" said Aryani boldly.

Rivan looked at Reni sharply.

"Mom, why do you have such a heart? Kartika is your son-in-law, too. Strange as it may be, Aryani who incidentally is a Salsa family alone is not excessive in responding to this problem."

"You-you defend him?!"Reni snapped. Rivan sighed, " I'm defending who I think is right, Mom."

Reni's face flushed instantly, " from now on, just take care of yourself! Don't expect me to help if there's anything!"

Without waiting for an answer, Reni immediately left. Rivan could only take a deep breath looking at his mother's behavior.

"I'm sorry, baby. Aryani, meanwhile, is it okay, if Kartika is at your house?"

"It's okay, Van. Don't worry, Mom and I already consider Kartika a family of their own. When it comes to Salsa, we know exactly what's going on."

"Thank you. But, Dad ...."

"Your father inshallah has calmed down, Van. He even had time to eat with Kartika and Dania."

It seemed that Rivan's face was so radiant.

"Is that right?"

"Yes, Honey. My father and I spoke at length. He is very good, " replied Kartika.

"Alhamdulillah."

Thanks to Kartika's care and support from Widya and Aryani, Rivan's health condition has improved. Within three weeks he was able to walk even though still with the help of crutches. Kartika and Dania have moved to Rivan's House. Even Aryani was helped by Rahmat who took care of all Kartika's moves.

Many times Kartika thanked Widya and Aryani. He was very grateful, when he faced difficulties there was still a hand that wanted to outstretched help him.

"Saskia brought mom, huh?"Rivan asked when they were having dinner at home for the first time.

"Yes. Your sister from Kalimantan came at that time to pick Saskia up at Mrs. Widya's House."

"My mother ... forgive his attitude. I don't know why I love Salsa so much."

Kartika smiled, she patted the back of her husband's hand slowly.

"I understand. Don't think too much. I understand your mother's attitude. If he knew who I was, he would hate me even more."

"Don't talk about the past, now you are my only wife."

Kartika became much stronger with the support of Widya and Aryani. He and Rivan started a new life. All the family business that was run by Rivan is now run by Agung, Riana's sister's husband. All because Reni is not sincere if Kartika enjoys the results.

Only the restaurant that Rivan still runs. Because the capital of the restaurant was purely from Rivan's money that he collected. Kartika did not complain about it all. Sometimes she comes to the restaurant with Dania at lunchtime just to accompany her husband to lunch.

If in the past Rivan only came occasionally to check, Then Now Rivan is more focused on running the business so that his restaurant which has been almost 15 years he built become more developed.

Some of the employees there have changed. Only Ella and Sari still work there. They are of course happy when they find out that Kartika is married to Rivan.

"So, that time you left because you were pregnant with Dania?"Ella asked when they had a chance to tell each other. Kartika nodded, "yes, I'm sorry for not being honest with you two, yes," he said.

"I had guessed, but I did not dare to ask any further," said Sari.

"It's Okay, I'm glad to see you guys again after almost eleven years."

Sari and Ella smiled, from the beginning, they were very sorry for Kartika. Suddenly, the three looked startled when they saw a woman with such an imperious step entering the restaurant. Without turning his head left and right, the woman went straight to Rivan's study located in the back.

Kartika who knew who came rushed to catch up. When he arrived, the door of Rivan's room opened and there was a noise. Kartika rushed in and closed the door, she did not want the employees and guests who were eating to see the quarrel.

"Well, here is the brash woman of her unlucky bearer!"

"Mom! Why the hell, do you always blame Kartika? If you have anything to blame, blame me. After all, you always forced me to marry Salsa. Now, this has all become a past story. No need to be remembered and brought up again. Mom didn't allow me to manage her late father's company, so I accepted. You didn't allow me to set foot in the house I accepted. Now, what else do you want?"

Reni snorted in annoyance, " you remember, this land that you built to build this restaurant is your father's land. This land is still in your father's name. So, I want you to pay for this land. Or, please get your feet off here!"

"Astagfirullah. Sorry, if I come to talk, didn't this land have been given to Mas Rivan when the deceased was alive? It's just that Mas Rivan did not take care of turning the name because it still belongs to his father."

Reni glared eyes at Kartika, with emotion she pushed Kartika until the woman fell to the floor. Rivan who saw it immediately helped his wife to get up.

"Mom, do not go too far," he said.

"He has no right to say that in front of me!" exclaimed Reni.

Rivan sighed, " entitled, she's my legitimate wife. We registered our marriage, Ma'am. So, currently, Kartika's status is not Siri's wife anymore, but a legitimate wife. So, she has the right to speak as my wife, " Rivan replied still holding his tone. However, Rivan still values Reni as his mother, she does not want to be branded as a child of disobedience.

Reni sneered, " your father may have already given this land, but mom didn't! I'm willing if your wife is Salsa, but if this woman is not willing."

"What exactly is Kartika wrong with Mom?" asked Rivan.

"It's his fault for having made my daughter-in-law and husband die!"

"Did she kill? Our car crashed because of Salsa, Ma'am. sHe pulled the steering wheel until I lost concentration and finally our car collided. If there's anyone you have to blame, she's Salsa himself. Then, my late father, you're the one who's been making me emotional, so, if anyone's to blame is you. you are the main cause of my father's death, " Rivan said firmly.

Reni was silent, he clenched his hands with great annoyance and emotion. If you want to be honest, Kartika has never done anything wrong. But, I don't know why Reni hates Kartika.

"Already! Don't talk too much! I'm here to ask for a hundred million for the purchase of this land. If in a week there are none, feel free to raise your legs!" exclaimed Reni.

The woman opened the door and walked out without looking back. While Rivan and Kartika looked at each other.

Kartika again closed the door of the room and took Rivan's hand, taking him to sit on the sofa.

"Drink first, Dear," said Kartika while thrusting a glass of water to her husband.

"We don't have that kind of money, Tika, "Rivan said," I only have seventy million in my savings account. There's no way we can use house money. That's for employee salaries and buying materials," he continued.

Kartika sighed deeply, she patted Rivan's shoulder slowly. "I have several savings that I have accumulated since I was working as a ... Hmm, that's about fifty-five million. The savings I'll use when Dania goes to college. But now you need that money, so use it. Tomorrow we transfer the money to Mom's account. Then, you quickly take care of the letter behind the name to be on your behalf so that there is no fuss like this again, in the future," said Kartika calmly.

Rivan looked at his wife with an affectionate look.

"Thank you, Tika. I promise I'll work harder for Dania."

"Yes, I believe you will do the best for both of us," Kartika replied softly.

Reni kicked off the table in annoyance as she received a message from Rivan. His son just sent him the money he asked for. But he wanted Rivan to ask him and beg him so that he could separate Rivan and Kartika.

I don't know, since he first met Kartika, he felt like he had met someone in his past. People he once hated and loved. Kartika's face is very similar to that person's.

"Mom, don't bother Rivan. He never bothered mom, " Riana said. The beautiful woman was surprised by the attitude of her mother that she felt quite too late.

Reni turned her head and squinted annoyed at her daughter.

"No! I want her out of Rivan!"

"They have children, and again the woman is not mistaken for anything. I've heard everything from Aryani. If you keep doing this, I don't want to take care of Saskia anymore."

"Why, so Saskia was affected?"

"You too, Mom. The money-back too, Rivan must have worked hard to get the money, don't be mean, Ma'am."

Reni was silent she did not have the heart to do that to Rivan, but...

"Do you hear me? Or do you want your company abandoned because I and Agung don't want to take care of it? We went back to Bandung because you asked to take care of my company. There is Mas Rivan who used to take care of it. Just because you don't like his wife doesn't mean you have to do anything wrong. Rivan is my brother, " Riana retorted again.

Reni was silent, he let out a long sigh repeatedly, is it true that he is the selfish one? Is he wrong? But, what's wrong if you want something? For Reni, the late Salsa was the perfect son-in-law. But, why Rivan can't get along with Salsa.

"Mom, learn to be sincere. Not everything you want has to go according to your wishes, " Riana continued. She felt sad about her own mother's behavior. At the same time feel not bear to Rivan, fortunately, there are other Rivan efforts. Otherwise, how did his brother continue his life?

"What's wrong if I only want Salsa as my daughter-in-law?"

"Not wrong at all, Mom. It's just that you should consider Rivan's squeeze. Do you remember, when you set them up, their relationship was actually over? You seem to close your eyes to see that your child is not well taken care of. Did you forget you always taught me to be devoted to my husband? But, see what your late daughter-in-law did to your son?"

Reni took a deep breath.

"I know if I'm wrong."

"Good then."

"But ...."

"But?"

Rania squinted her eyes, this mother was indeed stubborn.

"I don't want to apologize. You give the Money Back to Rivan and his wife."

"Astagfirullah, Ma'am ...."

Reni sniffed her shoulder and then walked away to her room while Riana could only shake her head.

The beautiful woman then rushed to reach for her bag and car keys and immediately headed to her brother's restaurant. He also wants to meet his brother-in-law. Since he came to Bandung, he had never met Kartika.

Rivan and Kartika happened to be having lunch with Dania who had just returned from school when Riana arrived. Rivan who saw the arrival of his sister only frowned.

"Why else mom?"Rivan asked a little curtly. Riana giggled amused at the tension on her only sister's face. He sat down beside Dania. Then say hello to the little girl.

"Hello, Dania. I don't know your aunt, right? This aunt is your father's sister, aunt Riana's name."

Dania smiled kindly at Rania, then grabbed Rania's hand and kissed her. Rania immediately felt affection for the girl. Not to compare, but Dania's polite attitude is much different from Saskia's.

Rania stroked Dania's hair and kissed the girl's forehead at a glance and then turned to Kartika.

"Kartika, I'm sorry. Her attitude was so outrageous, that I had reprimanded her. I'm here to return your money. Mom is too proud to come here and apologize," she said.

There was a sigh of relief in Rivan who immediately returned to eat the food in front of him calmly.

"I think mom told you to get angry," Rivan said.

"No."

"Have you eaten, Rania? Want to eat together?"bargaining Kartika.

"No. I just ate, I'm sorry again, Tika."

Kartika just smiled and shook her head. "It's okay. I understand why you're acting like that. I was in the wrong position, " Kartika replied.

"No, you're just at the wrong time. If only you had come when Rivan and the late Salsa had just broken up, there would have been no arranged marriage. And you have married a long time ago. But we can't fight fate."

Rivan smiled, sometimes this little sister is indeed very mature.