Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapters 114. About Leon's Proposal
Bulek Ratih was a little surprised when he heard the reports from the two ladies, about the arrival of Mr. Leon to this house. Quickly they prepared the meal to serve as a dish worthy enough for dinner for their honored guests. While Bulek Ratih brought trays containing three cups of coffee, and fried cassava they were once taught by Asti how to make it that he saw from the show on YouTube.
"'Bu Ratih, how are you?" Said Mr. Leon politely, while greeting the woman's hand.
" good,. Just who is Son Leon so willing to come to our house in this remote village?" tanya Bulek Ratih is friendly.
" Same with Yanto, Mom! Mas Yanto said, he is still related to Ratih's mother, right?"
Madam Ratih smiled proudly. " O, yes. Right at the end of the street behind the market is where my village of birth came from. So that one village is almost all of the inhabitants are related to kinship. Including Ms. Ning, Bu Jum and Mas Yanto. We all belong to a big family. Except Mr. No and Asti. Their family had very few children. Moreover, Mbah Buyutu Asti, he painstakingly opened this remote area as the petilasan a court servant. Until all his followers, settled and occupied this area and became the settlement as it is now ..."
" Worthy, the Lek No and Asti families are highly respected by Mr. Rahman Sidiq. Until he returned the land that was once a wedding gift from his father-in-law..."
" Yes, Mr. Rahman has divorced his father's sister Asti! Because Bude Ayu intends to take care of Asti who since her father's baby died. Even her mother handed the baby over to her in-laws." Lek No.
" So, Ma'am Asti still has a mother?"
" We have not known the fate of Asti's mother, since the woman returned to her village in South Kalimantan. His family there also suffered a major fire disaster in the village where they live. Until a member of his family died in the disaster... After that, Brother Emilia never sent any more news to Mbah Harjo Winangun. You've lost track of her ...." Lek No's story while holding back the sadness.
" In general, our family has heard of the origin of Ayu Sulaksmi's mother. My father was very much against their divorce. But Mr. Rahman is also wrong, too concerned about the welfare of others, until the girl is the one who is prioritized by him. How did Ayu's mother not hurt, so she chose to step down and get divorced. That young girl that Mr. Rahman married. The daughter of a woman who worked in their home in the village where she served. From that marriage, they had two children. But the children also had birth defects. The male has folio , while the female has a disorder in the development of his brain, so it must be schooled specifically."
Bulek Ratih looked confused. Especially Lek No. It was precisely Mr. Leon who smiled to calm the married couple. " My father became a leader or commander in the area, where Mr. Rahman Sidiq served. But papa often moved the task again to other areas until returning to Jakarta before retiring. Ten years ago."
" For a moment, so Mr Leon's father was once Mr Rahman's superior?"
" Yes! Some of the land under construction of the housing project belongs to the extended family of Mr Rahman Sidiq. He and his brother were willing to sell the land to our surface for the cost of treating him and his son. The youngest daughter was born special so it costs a lot for her education in a school with special needs, while Mr. Rahman also had to diligently control regularly to the hospital."
" Why is the world like moringa leaves, Mom? Narrow ... We who do not know each other, meet and relate to the past life of one of our family members!"
" That's my intention to come to this house, Mr. Sarno. At first I wanted to connect the relationship with the Lek No family. But last week my Papa had to be hospitalized in Semarang because his heart had a problem..."
" Innalilahi wa innailaihi Raji'un!"
Bulek Ratih whispered when he heard the condition of Mr. Leon's father who was sick.
" Before, I would take them to get acquainted with Asti and Pak Sarno's family after the completion of Umrah. I am not breaking a promise! But my papa is still recovering so doctors are not allowed to travel long distances. Can I apply for Asti without being accompanied by a parent or other person?"
" Apply? So Leon's son wants to propose to Asti?" ask Lek No. surprised.
" Yes, Sir! I spoke to Asti first. It seems that he is still unsure of my intentions. So it's this house that I came to..."
There was a sigh coming out of the chest that man who was wide h a lot of role as Asti's adoptive father. It feels relieved, because this is the prayer he always offered so that Asti can remarry and mate with the right man.
" He only accepted me for the good of himself and Akbar. I see, Sir!"
" How long has Leon known Asti?"
" Maybe more than six months... I find it a little difficult to get close to him! Because Asti is very guarding his honor. Especially when he was hit by my ex-wife. The problem even had a bad impact, because Asti increasingly closed himself. So I kind of backed off a little bit. Although Ninuk, Joko or Mbak Ning voluntarily told the daily life of Madam Asti. It's also a matter of divorce!"
" Look Leon, as Asti's guardian I also do not demand strange conditions. I hope Nak Leon loves Asti sincerely. Accepting all her shortcomings especially her status of a one-child widow..."
"' I accept all that with all the consequences. Including my work. My efforts here have not been very developed, because the project is still going on. But I still have savings, deposits and a house to live in Jakarta! So I can still provide a decent living for Asti, Akbar and my children later."
" Are there people who still doubt the ability of the economy, Leon boy?" Bulek Ratih asked in disbelief.
" Yes, is... Ma'am. Even if that person only dared to talk behind my back. I'm just quiet. Later we make a prenuptial agreement, if the house and shophouse belong to Asti and will be handed down to Akbar."
" Well, if this is what I don't understand, Leon boy..." Bisik Lek No.
" Maybe there are people who tell me that Asti did not get a decent gono-gini treasure from Satrio. Because Asti only asked for custody of Akbar fell to him. Asti's marriage and divorce completely destroyed Asti's feelings!" bulek Ratih said trying to explain the problem of unreasonable speech.
" I believe it, Mom! Mr. Rahman many stories about the greatness of the name in-laws in this area. All this time, Mr. Rahman felt very guilty for his ex-wife. Too selfish. Though Bu Ayu only asked to be given time to take care of Asti who is still a baby. Until the baby was strong enough to carry her to her husband's place of duty. But Mr. Rahman is in a hurry to divorce his wife."
" After all, Mr. Harjo also forbade Bude Ayu to take his granddaughter anywhere. At that time, my wife took care of it. Only Bude Ayu didn't tell me about the divorce and his departure back to Java."
All were silent, until Lek No remembered to discuss the important issue at this time.
" When will Leon propose to Asti officially?"
" When is Asti ready, sir? That's why I beg Mr. No and his wife for help...."
" In fact, you guys get married fast. Not good to linger. Moreover, you both have been married and divorced. Son Leon has also known Asti for a long time with all his attitudes, characters and behavior!"
" I'm always ready, sir! Later I ask for help from people in the sub-district to take care of the letters and the necessary requirements!"
" Thank God!" Excited the two brothers Bulek Ratih with their husbands who were gathered in the middle room. They had only heard the conversation Mr. Leon and the couple had in the living room. Accidentally Mr. No told vividly about the existence of the Winangun Family and their descendants. Sometimes many people like to spin the news and the truth is there for the benefit of themselves or others.
"Next week, Nak Leon comes to Asti's house after Magrib. We will be there ... I will ask Mr. Haji Anwar for help to talk about the marriage proposal. I hope everything goes well!"
" Aamiin! " Reply to everyone present. All his goodness can at least be facilitated. Let alone this for the future of Asti, one of the true descendants of Winangun.