Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapters 127. Looking at the Prospective Father-in-Law
While the people at Asti's house began to prepare everything for the wedding. Even if it is just a Thanksgiving! The good name of the family must be preserved. Do not let them find a dish of bad food on the tongue or an unfriendly welcome from the host.
This will be discussed by the guests who will come after the event is over. The material of ghibah is most often conveyed by mothers in the village in mingling between neighbors. Bulek Ratih and Bu Haji Anissa have often given a study on the matter.
Indeed, this time, Asti is only looking for practical. Moreover, he did not want to bother the neighbors too much with cooking events, with all the customs and gifts. Because Asti just wants to get married simply. He always prayed that his marriage this time would run more lasting.
It is precisely Joko who took the initiative to prepare a more spacious place on the top floor of the Asti house. Usually for relatives who spend the night in this house. By arranging all the items in the tv room to be more mepet towards the wall. He also brought some plastic mats that were inventory in his family home in the village.
Still, Ninuk refused to let his room be randomized by the Masnya. She deserves that special treatment at Asti's house, because she was her most loyal cousin all along.
Moreover, the room was laid out by the skilled hands of Mbak Almira who also liked the style of room order in his favorite Korean dramas. Be a girly themed Ninuk room with soft and natural colors.
In the warehouse behind the house, already piled cardboard - cardboard containing mineral water in the form of glass packaging. Also various other purposes such as tissue, plastic spoons and plastic drinking containers. Although later they use catering but there is no harm in preparing a reserve of drinks and food to anticipate guests who come because they only invite orally. Except for Mr. Leon's relatives, and some Asti acquaintances who live far from this place. They are given invitations in Virtual via WA only.
For the Bulek Ratih family, there will be no leftover food that will be wasted. Because they will distribute the food not only to neighbors on the right-left of the house. Also for people passing near the shop there. Or brought to some mosques in this area.
Incidentally Asti house is also quite strategic, right near the intersection of three very crowded. Because the area continues to grow rapidly with its development, as the main buffer area of cities east of the border of two major provinces in Java.
" It's been paid, Ma'am?" mbak Ning asked when the order came in the form of a souvenir for invited guests.
"'It's like! " Ansti replied less sure. Even the driver who handed over the payment note that has been paid off.
The employee from the store brought a boxcar and wanted to be asked to bring the box into the house. For a while the bedroom for Madam Ning and Bu Jum's bed moved to the top floor. While the room was used to store important items such as souvenirs, and other party supplies.
This is just an eye sign! Because Asti really appreciate the presence of guests from the Leon family who live in Semarang, Pekalongan and Jakarta.
" Have? How much is it all, Sister Ning?"
The covenant is already in the box. Since the beginning of Asti's proposal and request just a simple party, Mr. Leon has been searching the internet about a decent Sovenir, which can be given to relatives and guests who come. After an agreement with Asti , the man ordered from a store that was a MSME from the next town.
They are able to provide wedding sovenirs from various wood materials, leather and other handicrafts. Especially by using waste .
Asti and Mr. Leon chose a fan shaped like a mountain for the opening ceremony of the puppet show. The fan is made of sheep or cow leather.
In the fan was written a thank you, complete with the date and name of the two brides. Leon ordered only two hundred. The rest is wallets and bags of recycled waste materials, will be given to all guests who come to their party.
From yesterday Asti was busy taking care of catering. Assisted by Bu Ani, they arranged a suitable menu and suitable for lunch for guests.
The caterer will prepare two types of rice, namely white rice and fried rice. The vegetables have chicken soto and cay cap. The side dish consists of sweet sour gourami, chicken satay to tender plump, sambal and shrimp crackers.
Later the neighboring mothers will prepare various foods in the huts. Like market snacks, ice dawet, pudding and some snacks such as somay, pecel, until clear meatballs.
" Want to be transferred again?" ask Mr. Leon. When Asti sent the photo to her future husband it was a sign of repayment for the catering order.
" That... Papa asked to meet his future daughter-in-law and granddaughter!" Report Mr. Leon that afternoon. After the man came home from the project, took a shower, changed into casual clothes and came to Asti's house.
" We have to go to Semarang?" asti asked doubtfully.
There used to be restrictions that forbade brides-to-be to travel far. But on the advice of Mr. Haji Anwar, they will go see Mr. Leon's father who is still hospitalized for recovery from his heart surgery two weeks ago.
Even when Mr. Leon visited the house, Asti would open the door of the house wide. For fear of inviting gossip or slander because often Mr. Leon come to his house. But Mr. Leon doesn't have any family here. While Asti needs to negotiate with the man to take care of various things. So every afternoon they met after the man and the two assistants went home to work.
Mr. Leon's proposal was also well responded by Bulek Ratih. They're going to Semarang tomorrow afternoon. But only Bulek Ratih, Bu Jum and Akbar will leave. Lek No is still busy with farming peanuts. While Joko will keep watch at home, also selling.
Ninuk came back to Asti's house. After hearing the plan for the departure of his cousin and mother to Semarang, he insisted on coming along.
He almost got pinched by Joko. Fear of disturbing his college because of frequent permits. After Ninuk promised his brother that he had completed all the tasks and exams on his campus... Even though Joko still nagging! Where would be a grown-up Ninuk if spoiled like this!
Preparation is done immediately in the morning. Asti used a large suitcase to load his clothes and Akbar's clothes. Bu Jum brought a small bag. So also with Bulek Ratih and Ninuk they only prepare bags containing change of clothes and toiletries for the next two or three days.
Mr. Cakra rented an Elf, complete with a driver who would drive them to their destination and back home. Because in the project there are main activities to complete road and bridge facilities. Mr. Leon asked Dimas who went with him.
The men began to arrange for the placement of the luggage and passengers. In the middle seat there is Bulek Ratih and Ninuk , behind Bu Jum and Akbar car seat. While behind Mr. Leon with Asti.
They brought baby car seats so that Akbar sat comfortably there. The object was bought by Mr. Leon after he had planned to bring Asti and Akbar to Semarang after their wedding was over.
Piles of suitcases and cabin bags belonging to Bulek Ratih and Ninuk were placed at the very back. Also used by Mr. Leon to extend his long legs. To get enough rest.
The trip for more than 5 hours had to stop twice on the side of the highway. They rested for lunch as well as Dzuhur prayer in the mosque opposite the restaurant.
During the trip, Akbar seemed comfortable to be carried and carried by Mr. Leon anywhere. Ma Jum is more relaxed. Because he only prepared milk and food for the baby.
" Want to walk? Akbar's feet ache? " ask Mr. Leon affectionately.
The baby laughed as he was chased by Mr. Leon who was running near the parking lot. Asti only felt grateful that the man who would marry her accepted Akbar as her son later with all his heart.
So also when they had to stop after the Ashar Adhan. This time they entered the courtyard of a very large and spacious mosque. Akbar carried Dimas while heading to the prayer place for men. Bu Jum is not praying. Be that woman sitting in front of a stall selling near the mosque parking lot while enjoying a glass of warm sweet tea.
They enjoy snacks that are offered by many traders who sell in carts or stalls. The driver and Dimas instead enjoyed a bowl of boiled instant noodles with eggs and cayenne pepper. Unknowingly Asti took a piece of cake that Mr. Leon offered. Whereas Bulek Ratih and Ninuk buy a variety of food and fried foods typical in the area.
" Good?" the man looked at the shady face of his wife-to-be who was innocent without makeup reviews after ablution and finished praying.
Asti's beauty always makes Mr. Leon's eyes stunned. There was a special stroke on his nose. Said Bulek Ratih, Nastiti Anjani inherited the beauty of her mother who is native to South Kalimantan and the good looks of her father, native to Java. The young man who was born and raised from Sendang Mulyo Village.