Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapters 104. Message from Leon
The atmosphere in the Asti house was again crowded with the presence of Ninuk for two days. The girl diligently printed readings from surah - surah Al Quran, as well as Latin letters that she took from the internet.
All readings are to be read during Umrah worship. Because his father, Lek No, was less clear reading with small letters. Except wearing reading glasses that are already more than two plus. So Ninuk again printed the reading and Latin it with a larger letter. The mother did not want to lose, also asked to be made the same to Ninuk.
Suitcase - a large blue suitcase containing the clothes and needs of each family member was neatly arranged on the second floor. Each suitcase has been affixed with a name label. There were four large suitcases that they would bring later. Akbar clothes will be put in a large bag which is also presented by the Umrah travel agency office owned by Pak Haji Anwar.
Until one afternoon, Mr. Leon stopped by Asti's house. Though the two male assistants had told Joko before that they would go to Semarang this week.
It seems that Mr. Leon will see Asti first. The woman has been increasingly rarely seen outside the house or take Akbar to the shophouse yard when the afternoon. The man is still not sure, whether Madam Asti is healthy right to take a pilgrimage that according to his estimates is quite heavy. Because the worship takes more than ten days in the Arab country there with all the activities that are crowded every day.
" Assalamu'alaikum.." Greetings Mr. Leon when standing at the side door of the house.
"Wa aleikum salam, " replied Ninuk." Just come in, Mr. Leon!"
The girl happened to be sitting in a chair near the side door, cutting various labels bearing the names of her family members. The plan is that the label will be affixed to some items such as hape, wallet and various other objects. In order not to be confused or scattered, because they do not know how the hotel accommodation there. Whether they are separate rooms, or joined by some other female congregation.
Ninuk's smile looked so bright, seeing the whereabouts of Mr. Leon. The man who according to the view of the young girl is the right partner to accompany her brother, Asti Mbak.
Even Ninuk could feel that everything the established man had done for this family came from sincerity.
Since he helped Akbar who walked out of the gate of his house, to take Asti to the hospital. Even lightly pay for all Asti treatment costs are quite expensive because of the use of VVIP rooms as long as Asti is admitted to the best private hospital in this area.
" Well, I've done this preparation, huh?" ask Mr. Leon when he sees the name labels that have been cut and stacked on the table.
" Yes, Sir. It's done ! Please sit. Would you like some coffee or some sweet tea, sir?"
" Anything, Ninuk. Origin is not a hassle..."
"Quiet, Sir. There's Sister Ning who already knows the taste of Mr. Leon."
With a carefree , Ninuk looked for Sister Ning in his room. Sure enough there Sister Ning is ready - ready to get out of her room.
" Mr Ning, one coffee for Mr. Leon, yes! " pinta Ninuk's.
" Why not Mrs Ninuk who made it so familiar with the prospective sister-in-law?" ledek Ma'am Ning's.
" Sir Leon ready not to be taken to the ER?" asked Ninuk sweetly.
" What's the matter?" mbak Ning asked a bit hesitant, afraid of being prank the Ninuk who likes to play people.
" Fear of stomach pain or diarrhea due to incorrectly putting coffee or sugar in a glass ..."
" Wow, why bother like this anyway!" Finally Sister Ning can sigh in relief.
However, Ninuk rarely made coffee or tea when there were guests visiting the house. She is a very skilled woman in the kitchen. At home, the kitchen is his territory. After that there are Bude Ayu and Asti almarhumah who are very good at processing various cuisines and foods. Most Ninuk only asked to help - help peel and cut vegetables.
At home, Ninuk was in charge of cleaning the house or sweeping the yard. Sometimes the girl only becomes a public errand boy when there is cooking activities for events in the larger village. Like the commemoration of the Prophet's Maulid, the feast of tumpengan for the celebration of Indonesian independence or village alms. Not to mention if there is a cutting event cutting Qurban on Eid al-Adha.So he must be ready with his motorbike to buy seasonings, other food additives if forgotten or lack of supply to the market.
In the room Asti was dressing Akbar after taking an afternoon bath. Usually the child eats while being taken out of the house by Bu Jum. Sometimes Akbar is still raised to the stroller so that the meal is neat and quickly finished. More often the boy ran here and there, which made Bu Jum quite bothered to feed him.
" Of Yon!" call Akbar when you see Mr. Leon. The man smiled looking at Akbar's bright and handsome face after taking an afternoon shower. The baby came running and went into his warm embrace.
" Akbar has eaten?"
" Already, "Akbar replied quickly
" Hey, little boy don't lie, dong. Eat first!" Ninuk Tegur.
He knew Akbar would definitely rather play with Mr. Leon than eat. Because he saw Bu Jum was taking food for Akbar on the kitchen table. The food was put in a closed bowl. Also a bottle of drinking water with its suction.
" There eat a lot, let's add a puff!" Pinta Ninuk's.
The baby immediately came down from Mr. Leon's lap. Because he was hungry. He was silent when Ninuk was helped into a stroller. So the boy is safe and comfortable when pushed out of the house. Ms. Ning has brought her steamed coffee for Mr. Leon
" Mr Asti is still bothered, yes. In the?"
" Yo Mr Leon want to see Madam Asti? Yes, I have called!"
Ninuk quickly got up from his seat. He immediately knocked on Asti's room door. Asti appeared shortly. He sometimes only rested for a while after tidying up his room.
"Mister, Leon sir wants to see you, that's it!" Ninuk said in whispers.
" What? I usually hang out at Joko's stall...."
" Yes, there needs to be the same time, Ma'am!"
Asti subconsciously tidied up the bergo veil he wore. The young woman approached Mr. Leon who was sitting in the living room.
" Mr Asti is on a break? I'm a nuisance, dong."
" No, sir. Again fold Akbar's clothes."
The man was stunned as he stared at Asti's beautiful clean face without makeup. His face looked fresher compared to when the woman fell ill first.
" I have this for Akbar. Please call my name in front of the Kaaba, yes. Maud. Let next year I can also go there as well..."
There was a brown envelope, which was placed
"What is this, sir?" asti asked confusedly.
Long time, the man fell silent." I don't mean anything. I have exchanged rupiah with real money . Let's buy Pampers or Akbar's milk there!"
"Thank you very much, sir! Sorry me and Akbar always bother you!"
" Mom, why do I keep being called Father or Sir, anyway. I'm not very old, really!" Mr. Leon said.
Hearing the man's words the instant Asti's face turned red. He kind of called her another name. Though the call 'Sir' he said as respect only.
" Please say my name in all the prayers Asti said. May I, a man who can match and deserve to accompany Madam Asti. Although I still have many shortcomings ... Especially in my worship as a Muslim. I will continue to learn..."
" Sir Leon.." said Asti hesitantly.
" Come, Ma! Asti and I have the same experience in marriage, which is divorce. My intentions are sincere for Madam Asti."
Mr. Leon's very steady voice was also heard by Ninuk and Ms. Ning. Ninuk's face was flabbergasted in shock. It's not as beautiful as the way people propose in movies or on television. But it looks full of certainty.
" Will Asti marry me. To be my wife and be the mother of my child?"
" Let's answer, yes. Ma'am!" Pinta Ninuk's.
" Okay, I accepted the proposal. Hopefully Mr. Leon's sincere intentions will bring good to my life and Akbar..."
" Thank God!" Said slowly.
After hearing Asti's definite answer. The man immediately gulped down the rest of his coffee. His face looked more relaxed and relieved. Unlike before he conveyed that intention, it looked tense and agitated.
" Later after Ma'am Asti and his family came home from Umroh. I will bring my parents to visit this house. Just just be happy! About the application, let me talk to Pak Sarno, yes? How good..."
He sat there a long time. Because Ninuk and Mbak Ning sat with him. They bear witness to Mr. Leon's intentions and earnestness today.
It was not long before Azan Magrib could be heard. Usually Joko will pray first with one employee at the tent stall. If the customer is not too crowded, they will pray together with Mr. Roh and Mas Yanto.
Akbar carried Mr. Leon out of the house after finishing Maghrib prayers. After the men, the prayer room will be used by Asti and the women in this house. They also all learned to teach to Asti. Usually memorize short letters of the Qur'an . Readings that they often use for the worship of fardhu prayer and sunnah prayer.