Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapter 237. The Road to Pasar Kecamatan
Asti's health gradually began to improve in the next few days. But he was still forbidden by Leon to bring his own vehicle when going out of the house. While Dimas also has rarely appeared, since he was seconded by Leon in his office. So Asti had a bit of trouble of his own with such a situation. There is so much to do outside the home. One of them is the kitchen shopping needs.
Without the presence of Pak Cakra and Joko, Leon seemed to be bothered to complete all administrative affairs in his office. So that the presence of Damar and Dimas, in the office, can not be contested by the interests of others.
Be that morning, Asti received an offer from Pakde Muin who wanted to take him shopping to the sub-district market. " Let Bude wash your eyes!" the reason the man.
" Mommy, Akbar can come?" ask the boy. While approaching Asti was a bit timid. They were in the main bedroom.
" Akbar don't want to play bike anymore?" ask Asti while getting ready. He made some notes for the groceries he would buy in the market later.
" Please play with the bike, Mom. Akbar can buy toys?"
" Akbar's toys are still a lot of it.. Is it bored? Yes, already tomorrow all the toys that mom share to Rendy, Tini the same Vitra, huh?" asti. While mentioning some of the neighboring children who became friends of Akbar's game.
Akbar shook his head. He almost wanted to cry. Asti knows Akbar still has a lot of toys that are still good. Leon almost every travel, always buy his two children home by-the form of toys. Moreover, Leon often went to Semarang to visit his father. Or there is business to Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Jakarta. Of course in such big cities many toy stores sell the most complete collection of toys for toddlers.
Akbar was willing to come along, with a promise not to buy toys. This time the Princess is at home because it will help Sister Ning clean the rooms upstairs. While Bu Jum will iron Mr. Leon's work clothes, if Qani sleeps.
Arriving at the sub-district market, Pakde Muin and Akbar will wait in front of the Asti store... Muslim clothing stores are increasingly crowded with buyers... Some of the clothing collections sold in the store are Muslim dresses, women's suits and various accessories for hijab women... As for the party dress, the collection was worn on half-body statues that were placed on the display case so that it looks slick and attractive .
Asti somewhat bothered to answer the greetings of fellow traders there, who kept asking for news. Asti is rarely in the store anymore. Sometimes he still answers greetings and reprimands from other market visitors who know him well enough. On his side, Bude Mayang continued to follow him into the market.
He ordered three kilos of chopped-up boiler chicken. A kilo of meat is typical in, as well as ribs. Yesterday he had a message to Mr. Sadikun to prepare milkfish, shrimp and squid to be bought... Because this area is lowland and far from the coast, therefore the price of sea fish is slightly more expensive than prices in other areas.
Sometimes the fish traders in the sub-district market only bring stock trading that is not too much to sell. Unless they have got a fish order from a particular customer, then the other types of fish it carries more.
In front of the store, Mr. Muin was even engrossed in chatting with Koh Edy, the owner of the gold shop next door. Since the break-in of stores in this market, market security began to be improved. The fence around the market has been repaired. Security guards were also deployed to guard at night.
Koh Edi was very respectful to all Asti relatives. Including Pakde Muin, who was still the nephew of Asti's late grandmother.
Men of Chinese descent - East Java is a newcomer in this region who opened a business selling gold jewelry. It turned out that his gold shop was getting in demand, continuing to grow forward and large until what it is today.
In the past Asti store, which is next to the store has been targeted by the first owner who intends to sell it. Koh Edi plans, the store will later be combined with his store to become more spacious place.
It turned out that the electrical equipment store was owned by Pak Haji Mugeni who was related to Mr. Kades of Sendang Waru Village. Be the store was bought by Ibu Ayu Sulaksmi, who is often called by many people, Bude Ayu. But Koh Edy was not angry or offended because the store fell into the hands of others.
It is seen how the Winangun family is still very much respected by the crowd, as well as some traders in the sub-district market... Moreover, some of the descendants of Winangun who settled in other areas... They can always maintain the honor and dignity of their family descendants.
Most of Winangun's relatives worked for the local government. Some have a career as an official in the government, becoming a state servant. Like the police or the army. Until becoming a famous businessman based in Jakarta and Surabaya.
" Stores in the village, Bude! If it is expensive, no one will buy it!" asti explained. Because he subscribed with some convection entrepreneurs who are quite famous in this area. The price is not expensive, but the dress, subordinates and suits that are convection products are good models and comfortable to wear.
Another case with Puspita and Ningrum who guard the store. The faces of the two young women were a little difficult, when he saw his guest Asti. The appearance of the woman called Asti, Bude Mayang was quite surprising as well.
According to them, even the dresses, leggings and veils that women wear are nice and expensive... Still in their eyes looks tacky or too excessive. To be more festive in color than traffic lights or red lights at the front intersection of the market there.
As usual, Asti remained calm and never talked about the shortcomings of others. Although the appearance of Bude Mayang this afternoon is quite splashy and attracts many people.
" Hey, Akbar doesn't want to be carried by Pita again?" ledek Puspita's. Seeing Akbar so close to Bude Mayang's husband he called Mbah Mu.
" I'm big, already have a grandpa.. So don't ask to be carried!" akbar said straightforwardly.
" Rather? I'm still asking for a sling!" ledek Bude Mayang who has memorized the habits of the child.
" You're strong, so Akbar's carrier isn't heavy..." Everyone laughed at Akbar's reasoning. Indeed, they often make fun of the heavy banter when Akbar asked to be carried, saying that his body was heavy.
" Mbah Muin is also strong, really! Akbar didn't ask for a sling?" ask Asti.
Akbar's eyeballs gnawed looking rather sad. " Pity Mbah Muin is old..."
Bude Mayang fell silent, the others looked at each other rather shocked. Well, even though the appearance of a 60-year-old man is always in the style of a young person. But the wrinkles and wrinkles on the man's face already showed his age which began to twilight.
Basically a woman, Bude Mayang also persuaded her husband that she could buy a dress, a simple and simple-style top in the Asti store. Although Asti knows, all the dresses and hijab suits in his shop is very far from the taste of Bude Mayang, which he usually wears every day.
Be some dresses and tunic latest model was bought by his wife Pakde Muin. Puspita determines the price. After getting a pretty big cut as well. So that the sale transaction, makes the seller and buyer equally satisfied and happy.
" This is the latest hijab veil interior, Bude . Don't you want to take it?" Fresh off Ningrum again.
Indeed, the two Asti shopkeepers were all neatly hijabbed. Every day they combine tops in the form of long-sleeved shirts, blouses or shirts. Will be paired with a long skirt, culottes or jeans though. Even though dressing up like a young man with a modern hijab. But they remained neatly dressed, not tight on the body and closed the aurat. That is the priority of women who use hijab. At the same time if we will work or move out of the house... Stay polite and presentable.
Mr. Muin also bought a variety of fruits, market snacks and his favorite drink is dawet. Although drinks made from rice flour or sago flour it can almost be found in all regions in Central Java. Of course with some specific characteristics of each region. In fact this drink until claimed by our two neighboring countries . If the cendol or dawet it is the original drink from its ancestors.
It turns out that the history of this cendol or dawet has been written many years ago in the history of the Indonesian nation. Until this special drink was brought by some Javanese who migrated to Malaysia and Singapore. So it is wrong that the two allied countries that repeatedly always recognize the various cultures, customs and customs of our nation, which is often called the archipelago.
Arriving home, all sorts of side dishes were executed by Mbak Ning and Bu Jum. Some are put in sealed plastic containers and stored in the Freezer. All fish are removed from their feces and gills. While several pieces of chicken began to be revealed with a lot of spices. So that the smell of spices filled the kitchen and dining room.