Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapters 179. Things that are Unfinished
Since the problems posed by the children of Pakde Karto to the Winangun Family about the ownership of rice fields in the village of Sendang, many people living in the two neighboring villages no longer sympathize with the families and relatives of the former village chief next door. The two wives and children of the late Mr. Kushari. Also the brother and sister of the deceased who said people were greedy and greedy!
For the elders there, they so recall the struggle of Pak Harjo Winangun who tried very hard to open the path through bamboo pedestals... It turned out that the help Mr. Kushari gave to his good friend was a debt of gratitude. A debt that must be paid is quite expensive with his bonded Bude Ayu at the wedding with the man. Also the support of his stepchildren against Bude Ayu, after Pak Kushari died. Various mentions of his children were addressed to Bude Ayu who was not pleasant to hear the ears of others.
Lek No desperately tries to keep the legacy intact which has given a prosperous life to the Winangun family ... It also opened jobs for farmers in his village who did not have their own rice fields to work on.
" Stranquil, Kang! Don't be so upset!" Said Kang Slamet to her husband Bulek Ratih. It seems that men are still somewhat upset by the events that just happened a few days ago.
" How to calm down, Slamet! There are only people who want to disturb the life of the Winangun family and its descendants. Yesterday was Dania's problem, and then Almira's not done yet... Now the problem of rice fields that Pakde Karto has worked on. Try it from who, huh? If the land is theirs. So that the children of Pakde Karto easily claim the rice fields of Asti! There is the rule, borrow the rice field of people, then control the rice field as it belongs to his family... When did Bude Ayu sell the rice field to Pakde Karto? Even we who lost many years, because of the division of rice crops that are not appropriate... The fewer the years!"
" I asked Lek Wardi, right! He was close to Tarjo, his son Pakde Karto... Don't - don't be Pakde Karto's eldest son dapet wangsit. After a long time in Gunungkidul there!"
" Add ngaco, you. Met, Slamet!" lek No added riled.
" If you want to do that in Lawu Mountain, that is! Or get rich quick? Yes, there follow the ritual on Mount Kemukus! Do not paddy field people recognized... It is indeed the remains of Mbah Buyutnya times!"
They laugh with those irresponsible people..I like to ruin the lives of others. What Pakde Karto has always considered the rice field he worked on belonged to his late brother. Just because the man married Bude Ayu, a long-time widow. After years of divorce with her first husband who was a soldier.
Maybe if it is not suppressed Bude Ayu, after he was sick some time ago, the agreement will still continue... Understand the wealth of the late Kushari has been left unceremonious... Some are ruled by their siblings and other sisters-in-law. Some of them are divided into each child. But because they do not have a permanent job, the inheritance is sold one by one. For their daily eating and living needs.
For Sarno Haryadi Winangun, rice fields and gardens owned by Winangun must belong to the true Winangun descendants, namely Asti and his children. It seems like it was also his father, who was the half-sister of Mr. Winangun. He was the one who worked shoulder to shoulder with his brother's family to guard the honor of Winangun's ancestors. As a pioneer with the construction of villages around this region.
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Leon's parents finally had the opportunity to visit Lek No and Bulek Ratih's house in the village. The old man felt a peaceful air of village life that was different from his life after his retirement from army service. After quite enjoying the typical Javanese Joglo house that shelters the Asti family, the man wanted to walk - the road in the front yard of the house is spacious and filled with various large trees. The most striking looks are teak trees that thrive in front of the road or in the gardens of villagers.
Moreover, his father Mr. Leon was not hesitant when driven by a motorcycle by Kang Kasat. They went around to see the rice fields and coconut gardens owned by Asti which covers a large area around the village of Sendang Mulyo.
At the same time, the Joglo house became more and more crowded with neighbors, who also, saw special guests from the Lek No family. It turns out they are Mr. Leon's parents who are besan from Lek No and Bulek Ratih.
Moreover, the neighbors of Bulek Ratih, which is mostly mothers, did not expect that the beautiful woman who looks young was Asti's in-law, Graceful Mother Murti
All kinds of typical snacks brought the neighbors to the parents Leon. They brought fruits that were picked from the garden...Various foods made from cassava or yam or processed from glutinous rice.
The situation escalated when Leon followed with Asti and his children. Instantly the house became boisterous by their joking and laughter.
" Come Pak Sarno and Bu Sarno join the holiday event together with our families in Yogyakarta next month!"
Of course Bulek Ratih would accept the invitation openly. Somehow the woman felt comfortable with Leon's family who had been rich and honorable since long ago. But their attitude is not high.. Even easily blend in with their family life and the people of this village who live a simple life.
Asti sits casually with Anggun's Mother while her children are carried by Lek No and Leon... They were happy that the mother of the two toddlers was funny and could not stand still. Moreover, Qani who has started crawling everywhere. No matter what the baby took a shower this afternoon. Now his clothes are dirty because they crawl on the floor of the Joglo house made with cement plaster floors and tiles of ancient times.
" Yes, geez... Qani why did you come under, son ! " asti's protest saw his son under the large dining table.
Leon just laughed. Even the baby's mouth began to manyun and wanted to cry because it felt scolded by his mother. Sure enough, there came the sound of crying baby who immediately embraced his father.
" Sweet!" nagging Asti, while poking Qani's round chin.
Qani's round eyes stared at Asti's face with a different look. Well, Leon's relationship with Qani is very close... Such is the story of people, if a father is the first love for his daughter.
Perhaps different is Akbar.The child was only two months old was already ignored by his father, Satrio Wibowo. The man's hunt turned to another woman. The more beautiful, young and courageous. Akbar only knows Lek No and Joko alone as a substitute for the role of a father in his life.
After finishing praying together at the front mosque, Leon invited his parents back... The driver of the father was still visiting the house of Pak Haji Anwar. In the big house was a lot attended by young people who were full of zeal to preach in remote villages around this area.
" I'm sorry, Sir!" Imron was a little embarrassed... The young driver should be called Kang Kasar who had been looking for him since.
Alphard who was carrying both of Leon's parents walked in the back. There besides the two Leon parents there is also Qani who is held by Bu Jum. In Leon's car, Akbar insists on sitting in front of himself... Asti gave up and sat in the middle.
In the back of the trunk there is a luggage in the form of ripe jackfruit fruit that is very fragrant. A big bag of Cincalo water guava plastic.. Not to mention some of the hand skills of mothers in this village, who are good at processing various foods. Starting from crackers, sambel pecel and ampyang bean cakes.