
Leon is now a very patient man. With two small children in his household life, Leon understands the hassles of Asti in carrying out his role as a wife and housewife. But it turns out Asti always tries to meet all the needs and needs of the husband first.
In the office, Leon's work is also increasing... So that he is not only assisted by two assistants for affairs in the field. Also help Joko and Dimas in the office. They take care of various things, from correspondence, reports to various personal needs. Like bringing lunch from home, if you can't go home.
Asti's daily work takes care of his two children assisted by Bu Jum and Putri. Every morning, Asti has to prepare two different menus for breakfast, for adults and for her children.
All the women in the house were shoulder to shoulder every morning in the kitchen and in the living room. So there is not much drama going on in the dining room and kitchen, every morning. Everything was neat and in order after Mr. Leon left for the office.
Another case, with Asti's mini market whose prospects are getting better and better. The sales value is very high, for the needs of goods such as basic goods. Every week the boxcar comes from the central mini market, which brings the stock of goods up to a very large amount. There could be dozens of boxes they sent.
Akbar was very happy when invited by his mother to come to the mini market. Although one or two meals can be taken by the child, but still under the supervision of the mother. They added two more new employees at the suggestion of the Mother Goddess.
" Mr Asti, there are guests! They're also looking for Mr. Leon too !" Reported to Bu Jum that afternoon.
Asti immediately paid back to his house to the employees of the mini market there. Qani is still in his arms. Bu Jum immediately clings to Akbar's hand who is afraid to miss the steps of his mother who is a bit rushed.
" Who's the guest, Ma'am Jum?" asti asked after they got near the connecting door between the shophouse and the side yard.
" There are four people, Ma'am! Two men and two women... One young hijab-wearing woman, as we met at the restaurant while in Solo, Ma'am. For the woman is veiled and wears a veil!"
The deg! Asti's chest is like being hit by a hammer. It was a bit surprising and uncomfortable with this news... At home, this afternoon Ma'am Ning assisted the Princess busy preparing lunch in more portions .
Leon will usually invite assistants, employees in the office and some foremen to join lunch together at home, on Saturdays. All discuss the obstacles they encounter in the development project as well as in the office when guests come to survey the project site. Mr. Leon accustomed the brand to discuss freely and kinship in this house.
Leon greatly appreciated the workers and his men who kept working on Saturdays and Sundays. Even if they only go to work for half a day. Because they also have to complete the target for third stage marketing.
Bu Jum immediately took over Qani. Because the middle-aged woman recognized the figure of a woman with a wide, veiled hijab, among her three other guests. Afraid of getting into trouble again! Although Ma'am Asti is usually able to face anything... Especially now that they are in their own home. In addition to many people in additional buildings that became the basecamp of the tent shop employees. ART is ready to listen and stand guard in the living room and kitchen.
" Asalamualaikum!" greet Asti when meeting them in her living room. Of course the Princess has served warm sweet tea and a little snack in two small jars. Everything was placed on the wide guest table there.
" Wa Alaikum salam, "They answered almost simultaneously.
In the living room, Asti recognizes the figure of Mas Qosim, a young entrepreneur who was to be invited to work with Leon. While the others, were a middle-aged man and woman who looked very polite and very earthy in appearance.
Asti was a little difficult to recognize the face of the veiled woman through the look of her eyes are very sharp. She is not Almira!
" Mrs Asti, sorry! Our arrival is a bit disturbing togetherness of mother and family...Because we came at a bad time! This is Nurwati Fatimah's parents!" the man said slowly but clearly.
Asti only received a helping hand from the older woman. His hands were warm and demanded attention. While the child and the father just clenched their hands in front of the mouth, a sign to say hello to introductions but did not want to touch hands.
" What I did, at that time... You apologize profusely !" said the middle-aged woman, who had introduced herself as Atiek's mother
" Yes, Nak Asti... It's a big mistake that Nur and Almira attacked you for no reasonable reason!" the father also opened his voice.
" I accept that apology... But what is Mama Nur,
can't you say that sorry to me? Just this time, you know. I've been insulted by people I don't know!" Asti said annoyed. Whose fault is this? the one who apologized was even his parents.
" No, so! I mean... I was too embarrassed to do it!" Answer the mother diplomacy.
" How good is it, huh? While when Mbak Nur berates me in public places alone is not ashamed! Is Mbak Nur sure, if the friend that Mbak martial is the one who has acted correctly? Don't be the same fate as me! Get prank by Almira! Almira's sweet words are full of poison lies, all done to secure her personal interests!" Asti is firm.
The face of the veiled woman immediately bowed... It is strange that the actions of women who are friendly to Almira are. There is no courage to admit his mistakes. Supposedly by dressing covered like that, he must be more careful in addressing a thing. Yes, already! Asti had a chest with all those events.
The old man smiled shyly, looking at Asti as if begging for help. But Leon is a very hard-hearted person. Although they were only involved by Almira by accident. But their attitude is one-sided.
" Asti can't help us?"
" What help, sir? " Tanya Asti was confused.
Since the events with Almira! Asti began to have a different view to some young women who have the opportunity to continue their education until the level of college. You can even get a college degree. Kok, they seem arrogant with other fellow women. Especially dealing with women whose education is not equivalent to theirs... For example with Almira and Nurwati! Those who wronged him, apologizing! His parents must apologize for his son's actions.
What phenomenon is this? Is such a woman a gem and a pride in her family? So that they will accept all the actions made by his son, even though the action is very wrong!
" Please, Madam Asti! Please persuade Mr. Leon to continue his cooperation with my future daughter-in-law, yes. Ma'am! We will try to meet all the terms and conditions of Mr Leon! " Say the father slowly.
" Lha, How come, me, sir? Fortunately for me what, to persuade my husband with the business thing? I'm sorry I don't have any interest in Mr. Leon's work!" Asti said firmly.
" Yes, there's a lot of good for Asti's life and the kids!" Sambar The Atiek's mother who looked anxious. Because the woman judged, because of the fault of her son, Asti did not want to be invited to compromise.
" Of course, Asti's life has been comfortable and more prosperous as it is today. Not only can you live in a nice and terraced house. There are cars in the garage that are ready to go anywhere! In fact, I see, many ART employed by Mr. Leon to serve all the needs of the Asti family! Because there is so much money! Even Mr. Leon also gave the building four shophouses that Asti Mbak investment in the future!" Said the Mother again giving a reasonable explanation according to her. Just the middle-aged woman's speech sounded rather cynical, while looking at Asti.
"I mean Mom, if Mr. Leon does not do business with Mas Qosim, I can not enjoy the house, car and investment from the shophouse right?"
" It can be so, Mother! Moreover, this Nak Qosim had been yatiam since he was ten years old. Not good, Ma'am! Closing opportunities and sustenance to orphans who are endeavoring ... This is certainly a feat in itself for him... Nurwati will also help her husband later to manage other businesses. If the effort grows. So it will not be in vain, because you have a business degree!"
" So according to the mother, the interests of the mother's child and the future daughter-in-law are more important than the interests of me and the children, right? So there is no need to dong Bapak, Mum and Mas Qosim ask me for help... Apologize properly, mother's son does not want to! How, I can - usually I have to bother with your interests... Moreover, I am only a woman born in the village, poorly educated and only as a housewife!" Answer Asti casually.
The woman wearing the ash veil was getting bowed. Huh, haughty! Defend there, Almira's interests! Women like Almira is indeed suitable to be a newcomer soap opera artist! He can take on the role of an antagonist who feels himself defeated and persecuted by the protagonist because he gets a reply for all his vile deeds. Ha,ha, huh. Perhaps the title of the soap opera was, 'The Persecuted Evil!'
Leon's arrival was already heard from the sound of his car entering the front garage. Joko had left for Leon's office by driving a Honda jazz, because there was a need. So there is only Asti's car parked in the garage next to the house.
Leon said his greetings, after seeing the many guests in this room. His wife just sat alone... Quickly he approached Asti. Patting his shoulders gently.
" I'm sorry, before! I don't have to talk anymore! I have emphasized on Mas Qosim. Please do not involve my wife in this business! I don't want personal business to be mixed up with work! I've been trying for a long time to take care of my wife's mental health after the Almira thing. Uh, yesterday my wife was again attacked by another bad woman. Just because of his friend's incitement. Trust us, Almira will always take advantage of your kindness! Please think more carefully. If she's innocent, why divorce her husband and run away from home in the village?"
The veiled woman gasped at Leon's sharp speech... Mas Qosim's eyes glazed over. His mistake this time was very troublesome for his mind in this past week.
" Mom and Dad heard, right? Mr. Leon's principle is very firm, isn't it? Now please Father and Mother speak for themselves to him!" Asti said he didn't care.
" What's the talk, sir?" ask Leon.
" I beg you, Son Leon. Because of this problem, Nak Qosim was canceled to marry my son, Nurwati!"
" Isn't that Mas Qosim's own personal interest? If I do not like doing business with people who are not fair, lack respect for others. Also Mas Qosim his heart is easily driven by the interests of others... Even if it's his future wife..."
" I'm sorry, Mr. Leon!"
" Now you're talking business with me! But why involve your future wife and future in-laws? Is there any benefit to me? I told you that talking about business came to my office. Not at my wife's house. You have disturbed my family's peace in this house !"