Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapters 153. The Delayed Plan
Mr. Leon took his family to enjoy a trip to the city of Semarang. Anggun's mother did not want to come, but Bulek Ratih managed to persuade him. Because many participants at the road-thin event, Anggun Mother decided to use her husband's Alphard car and his personal driver to run the car.
The trip to the capital of Central Java province, is carried out when the time shows at 10:30. Not until 30 minutes later, the vehicle carried by Pak Uto had entered the city Semarang area which was very crowded. This city is more crowded and larger than the city of Solo most often Asti stop by. Even in this city also has a large sea port called, "Tanjung Mas".
Along the road they passed many stood nice and high-rise buildings . The traffic is also very crowded with dozens of vehicles that pass with various types of cars on the highway.
Akbar could not stand still, when he saw dozens of cars around the vehicle they were riding in. The baby was sitting on the front bench, in Leo's seat. Sometimes funny calls coming out of the baby's mouth were also responded to by Mr. Uto and Leon. So their voices sounded simple. The atmosphere in the luxury car was so happy and pleasant.
In the middle bench, Ibu Anggun sits flanked by Asti and Bulek Ratih, each beside him. Women want their new families to be more free to see the city view from the glass window beside it. While behind Mbak Ning and Bu Jum commented with his own assessment of the hustle and bustle of the city this afternoon.
Because of the heavy traffic on the main streets of the city, Asti only had time to see a park that they passed. Plastered there with the uppercase letter was the name of the park, " Simpang Lima" .
They were also invited to pass through , a region called the old city. An area full of history with relics of old buildings and buildings. Like the church, the office and the house.
When Pak Uto want to take the car to 'Lawang Sewu' ', one of the city's famous tourist destinations. It was precisely the Graceful Mother who refused. He did not really like the mystical story that accompanies the existence of the colonial era heritage building, making it uncomfortable.
They stopped at a shopping area or a gift shop. In this place many sold various typical food of the city was quite famous. Until the trunk of the car is filled with various foods and cakes that are inserted into several bags of crackles. All the results of the hunt Asti assisted Mother Anggun, the Mother-in-law who is very patient, gentle and loving.
They also stopped by a hawker shop that has long been sought after and targeted Asti for a long time. The original Lumpia Semarang. In the store, Anggun Mother to order some variants of spring rolls in several boxes to take home.
They also stopped by for lunch at a restaurant that serves many of the city's signature foods. Soto Semarang included. While Akbar ate white rice with fried manuk. It turns out that the choice of fresh fruit food can be enjoyed by everyone who participates in the group of roads - the road.
The more daylight, the air in the city of Semarang gets hotter. Because the city is in the lowlands, as well as bordering the Java sea in the North monitor.
" Pleased?" ask Leon. After that car driven by Mr. Uto has re-entered the yard of his parents' house.
Asti's answer was just a small nod. The man handed Akbar over to Bu Jum. The baby clothes are a little dirty and wet. It should be replaced immediately.
ART is busy lifting the bag of crackles in the trunk of the car. On the instructions of Mother Grace, some bags of food that did not last long were placed on a corner table in the dining room. While various types of cakes and food that is somewhat durable are carried by an ART towards the pavilion.
Another ART immediately prepared a few small plates and a small spoon. All by the order of Leon who saw Asti was impatient to try the lumpia Semarang they bought earlier.
In the cardboard there are wet spring rolls and fried Lumpia with a delicious thick sauce. Asti's face described the enjoyment as she enjoyed the bite after bite of the lumpia that Art presented on a small plate.
This is the food he has been looking for because it is very original. The contents of the lumpia are in the form of bamboo shoots that taste very delicious and delicious. But the shoots have been specially processed so that they do not smell. Another case when Asti had bought a kind of lumpia like this, in another city, although there is the name 'Lumpia Semarang '. There is a smell of bacin or pessing from processed bamboo shoots or young bamboo as the filling. Since then Asti became a kapok to try such foods. If not the original Lumpia, which was purchased in the city of Semarang.
" Later before going home, we stop by again there, to be taken home as by-by!" Leon's Promise.
Either Asti's feelings are happy, so she just received all the sweet treatment from her husband.
In the afternoon, Mr. Leon walked in the spacious and green yard with his father. Behind him was Anggun Mother who was nagging Akbar.
The woman asked when this morning, only to see Asti coming down alone from the room upstairs. Breakfast time was long over. But Leon's mother was aware. Their guests were very exhausted from travelling quite a long distance yesterday to this place.
" Asti, where's Leon?" ask mom Anggun.
" I'm sorry, Mom! Leon slept with Akbar. The boy was looking for me!"
As Asti moved to go to the pavilion, Anggun Mother climbed the stairs to Leon's room. When the door of the room was opened it seemed a very moving sight was on the bed there. Akbar sleeps in Leon's arms. They seemed comfortable sleeping on the mattress with the morning air was also very cold.
When Graceful Mother turned to leave the room, Leon woke up ...She saw her mother's presence in this room.
" Mama, what's wrong? Asti was down, right?"
" Look up for breakfast Leon! Wouldn't you take Asti and her family on a trip to Semarang?"
"'Sit's a little, it's okay, Ma. Wait for Akbar to wake up!"
Just as Leon finished talking, Akbar also woke up... The baby smiled as the puffed cheek dyed Leon with anxiety....
" Akbar, want to eat?"
" Want!"
" Okay, my boss. We're leaving!"
Akbar's small body was carried in his arms. They joked cheerfully as they descended the stairs to the dining room. There was already waiting for Asti, Bulek Ratih and two workers at his wife's house. Bu Jum and Ms. Ning.
On a park bench made of wooden blocks they sat. The father is still undergoing outpatient treatment, and a strict diet with the supervision of a cardiologist. But the presence of Leon and his new family was quite happy for the old man's heart.
" Leon, the reception party for your wedding, how?"
" No need, aja. Pa! The important thing is that Papa and Mama always pray for the blessing and permanence, Leon's marriage!"
"'Son, that promise is debt?"
" Papa's health is more important. Just focus on the medications you need to take! "
" You're happy, Leon!"
" I'm happy, Pa! Even though Asti has a child... But he also did not intend to delay having another baby. But Akbar is our priority at the moment."
The old man's eyes slightly held back haru. He's not as strong as he used to be, anymore. Akbar approaching ... A baby boy enters Leon's arms.. They stared at the reddish-looking dusk sky on the western horizon. Beautiful and syahdu.
" This house will be yours, too, Leon! Please take care of your mother ... He is not as loud as he looks ... Actually your mama's a little fragile. After we've gone through a lot of life's trials and difficulties."
" Father, Leon always prayed to God that Papa would always be healthy and given long life. Does Papa not want to see the grandson of Leon who will be born Asti later ?"
" Papa wants it to be so, Leon... Just looking at you now, Papa has also calmed down. Corinne has made you and our family very ashamed. If he's still interfering with your life again. Let your ex-father bully him!"
They were chatting that afternoon in the side garden. At the table there are various kinds of cakes that they bought this afternoon in the city of Semarang as a snack. Not to forget a glass of warm tea has been poured by Mbak Ning into the glass - the glass in the tray.