Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapters 105. The Arrival of Relatives of Bulek Ratih
Saturday afternoon relatives from Bulek Ratih had arrived at Asti's house. Though Lek No and Bulek Ratih still restrained with all their busyness in the village of Sendang Mulyo.
The relatives heard the family's planned departure from one of the relatives who lived in the next village. Though the Lek No family did not want to brag much about the departure event. Just hold a joint study while asking for safety prayers from the neighbors who came that night.
Akbar as usual will seek attention when at home many people. Only Bu Jum was more careful. Because he immediately tidied the valuables belonging to Madam Asti in his room. Like jewelry, a watch lying on a dresser. Quickly lock the main bedroom door. The key was kept in his negligee pocket.
Since the Dania problem, people who work at Asti's house are always more careful and vigilant. Not Suuzon against his own relatives or relatives, many have been helped, but many of them also pierced from behind. Alias betrayed or told the ugliness and lack of Winangun family members to others.
" Come, taste the cake and tea! " excited Sister Ning who was busy taking out the cakes served on the plate, she also provided a large teapot of warm sweet tea water. All the dishes were placed on the dining table.
Asti finally came home from the market while carrying various foods that can be bought from traders who opened stalls across the market. He was quite surprised also when he called Bu Jum about the number of guests who came to the house that afternoon.
The arrival of Asti and Ninuk almost coincided with the arrival of Lek No and his wife. This time they were riding a motorcycle. Because two-wheeled vehicles are more flexible to use and easily find other alternative roads that are faster.
Moreover, all the items that will be taken for the purpose of leaving umrah for the Lek No family have been prepared Ninuk and Asti on the second floor. So don't bother anymore. Because everything is ready.
So many people who come to Asti's house, they sit on the floor of the living room with a mat. Younger guests prefer to sit on the front porch or sit in the right side garden near the fish pond.
All the guests who came were greeted by Bulek Ratih, Lek No as well as Ninuk. Unfortunately Asti can only cupped both palms in his chest. Because many also from the Ratih Bulek family are young men who are the same age as Joko. Because they're not muhrim to Asti.
Akbar moved from one sling to the hold of the young men. There are one or two of them who often visited Joko tent stalls on Sunday nights. So Akbar already knew him, so the baby was not shy when carried.
Bu Jum immediately took Akbar who was still invited to play from the shophouse parking lot for an afternoon bath. The relatives generally prayed that they would be safe until their destination in the Arab lands and return home safely and the worship went well.
Guests eat with whatever favors are provided by Mbak Ning and Bulek Ratih for them. There are even those who want to try fried noodles and fried rice tent stalls which are becoming famous to some places in the area because of their delicacy.
Several plates of Tek-tek noodles and the special fried rice processed by Chef Danu have been served on the side yard garden table. Towards the Maghrib, men pray in small prayer rooms.
" Many guests, much sustenance! " said Lek No. When one by one the relatives came home. They mostly ride motorcycles. While the relatives whose homes are the furthest using open-top cars. Behind him sat the elderly mothers and fathers. But riding in such a vehicle has made them happy when returning to their respective homes.
Asti, Ninuk and Bu Jum were in a royong kitchen cleaning and washing dishes. Because last Madam Ning and Bulek Ratih had prepared dinner. Young people in general prefer snacks like those sold in tent stalls. But the elderly who are the same age as Lek No prefer to eat heavy foods such as rice, vegetables and side dishes. He said he was fuller and more comfortable in the stomach.
Until Ninuk talked about Mr. Leon's proposal to his parents. Of course the atmosphere at home that night became a scene. Many times there were thanksgiving words coming out of Bulek Ratih's lips. Because of his smile, the woman's body went up creeps.
" Have you answered Mr. Leon's proposal, Asti ?" asked Bulek Ratih gently.
" Don't be afraid, Asti! We just pray, that Mr. Leon's sincere intention is realized. Because you are still young need a husband who will accompany your life in the future. Akbar also needs a man who he calls father so that someone will guide him later..."
Lek No's words full of policy and advice made Asti speechless. He answered yesterday the origin of the answer. Afraid of disappointing the man. Because of Mr. Leon's kindness to him, it can not be measured by money or anything.
" Don't be upset, Ma'am! Surely Mr. Leon did not just apply. He has always looked after and appreciated Asti. He's not a guy with charm, really! If Madam Asti refuses the proposal, huh! It'll be mrseles," said Ninuk at length.
" Why should I regret it?" Challenge Asti.
" Mr Almira just step aside! Because he knows, if Mr. Leon only loves Ma'am Asti long enough. You always stay away from men who are potential enough to be a father, Akbar continued!"
Ninuk's fiery words only made Asti somewhat confused as well. The boy became a student for one semester. But the dictionary of philosophy of life has been swallowed roundly.
" Eh, why is Asti even dumbass. Appreciate me, Ma'am! Tired of talking from A to Z is not responded to!"
" Yes, the boy. So much of your talk.... " Bisik Asti resigned!
" So, Ma'am! I'm not a nasehatin, you know. Where I dare to be Akbar's mother! Want to be a good kid? I'm just giving you some advice, aja!"
" There are a lot of good guys here who like Asti. Only they are somewhat inferior to see Madam Asti who is increasingly closed and withdraw from social activities. Enough Mas Satrio alone as a jerk who was ever present in the life of Madam Asti! Forget it!"
" Thank you, she suggested my beautiful sister all over the world Sendang Mulyo. Okay?"
Ninuk's eyes so glared at the face of his cousin's brother it even became a bit silly. " Sir, Mr. Leon is the best! Try to pray Istikharah, begging that Mr. Leon's proposal is the answer of all prayers' Madam Asti so far. That man is the right match for Asti!"
Asti's eyes slightly condensed hearing Ninuk's soft voice. Unknowingly hugged the teenage girl who is now increasingly mature in acting and behaving. " Yes, my teacher's mother. Always pray for your mother, huh? May well-being, happiness and blessings always be in our family life..."
" Yes, no, Madam Asti. But the veil should not be scrambled - random too! Tuh, so it's tilted, right?" Omel Ninuk's.
The conversation was also heard by Joko, Lek No and Bulek Ratih. It seems that rays of happiness are starting to come to this house. Along with the holy intentions of Almarhumah Bude Ayu who once wanted to go with his extended family to the holy land. Before death took his life.
They went back to their rooms to rest. Tomorrow is the day of preparation for departure.