THE MAID 1

She was working as a maid. Lucky for her that her employer was very good and very understanding. She’s married to a man as his 2nd wife.

They have a boy and gave him a nickname “Boy”. She and her son was given a room at the back of the house by the employer. They had been married for 28 years.

“Boy” is now 27 years old.

For 28 years the first wife didn’t know about her husband 2nd marriage. The question that lingers was, how did they keep it a secret for 28 years and still keep the secret until today?

They never spent a night together even though her employer allowed her to see her husband any time. He usually comes after office from 5 pm – 7 pm. On Saturday or Sunday – never.

How does/did she managed their son on her own.

Lucky for her again, her employer understand her predicament. When they found out that she was pregnant, they took care of her.

She had been living with them since she was 17. Got married at 22. Gave birth at 23. She is now 51 years old. Working with her employer for more than 20 years. She received her monthly salary. To make extra money for the bringing up of her son, she makes nasi lemak (coconut milk rice) and kuih-kuih (traditional cakes ) every day and consigned it to the restaurants or stalls around the area.

She bought a cooker and bought all the things needed for preparing the food she sells using her own money. She woke up early at 4.30 am to do everyting. She never neglected her duty as the maid to her employer. Tough life.

Cikgutanya: What about her husband?