Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapter 242. Meeting at Mr. Sampurno's House
The presence of Lek No's family, Asti and the ART who participated in the group in the afternoon, made the atmosphere at Pak Sampurno's house lively and crowded. Usually in the residence of Mr. Sampurno beautiful, large and magnificent it seems lonely every day. All residents are busy with their own activities, from morning to night.
"Yes, geez. Yuk Ratih's! Why bring this much cake and fruits!" said Ibu Sarita shocked. When the two Elf drivers began to help take out all the by-products purchased by Lek No and Leon in boxes and bags of crackers with the logo of the famous fruit shop in the city of Brem.
" It's just a little, Mom! Thank you so much for helping our son-in-law, Leon! Because the issue of land acquisition in Sumber Sari village so quickly finished, "lek No said.
" All together. Be careful Leon, when dealing with land scalpers like Mr. Kadir and his friends! Many are not true of them ... I love to cheat here!" Advice from Mr. Sampurno.
Leon smile. He helped a lot everything in the matter of the land, so that the issue of land acquisition was not until protracted. Usually in the purchase of land, often constrained by many things in the field. Sometimes up to months to finish. It could even be a year, just finished.
" Thank you, Om... Already deployed his men for business in the village for Monday to Wednesday later!" leon said sincerely.
" Yes, you're welcome. You're Asti's husband, so you're still an old man... We will help you as much as we can. Unfortunately, Son Leon only stayed in this house for two days. He even wants to stay in a hotel on the outskirts of town."
Leon blush. There are many reasons why Leon did not stay at Mr. Sampurno's house any longer. In addition to the distance far enough from the land to be released... Not far from the village there are many inns established, such as hotels, guesthouses or villas.
Moreover, many villages around there began to explore the various potentials in their respective regions. All that potential they developed to be a superior project. As a new tourist sector to which can attract the interest of the visitors come to their village . All in the hope will advance the growth of the economy of the villagers. Because in general the population there only rely on living from agricultural products.
As the parents chat in the pendopo room next to the cooler house. Instead children even like to play in the yard of the house is very spacious. In addition there is a beautiful garden with thick grass trimmed neatly, there is also overgrown with ornamental plants and flowers.
Even in the park there are also some exotic bird cages. Sometimes it is inhabited by various types of birds that are blue and green, as a collection. Because such birds are expensive. In addition to the older birds that come from Papua.
They are busy chatting in the pendapa next to the beautiful house. Accompanied by warm sweet tea treats and cakes - a beautiful pastry in a crystal jar that looks luxurious.
Usually, cakes like Nastar, kastengel, and snow princess cakes are served to families who have an established economy or rich people in their villages. This type of cake is brought by children or their relatives who come from big cities such as Jakarta.
Such pastries are only served on very special days, such as Eid al-Fitr. But now it is even presented to them, as a sign they are guests in this house, which is very respected.
Qani occasionally came down from his father's arms, to crawl on the very clean floor of the pendopo. So Leon had to chase the baby several times, afraid of getting hurt. Because the beautiful baby began to be interested in the activities of his brother who moved from one cage to another to see various types of the most expensive birds collected by Mr. Sampurno.
Lek No finally followed Akbar, while carrying Qani. At least the middle-aged man knew some of the name of the bird.
Back in the Joglo house, they had some pets. But because of the state of Asti's health, which is less suitable when adjacent to hairy animals such as cats and birds . They do not keep animals in their homes.
They even built their own cowshed that was placed far from their homes. Near the village border, in a former house belonging to the late Bude Ayu. Now the house is inhabited by a family who got a job to care for and look after livestock. Because behind the house stood several large cages to raise cows and goats.
" Om already heard about your divorce with Satrio! Bu Widya's son is not a good man! Joko told me a lot about you Asti!" mr. Sampurno said. When the conversation begins to lead to Asti's life.
" Yes, Om... Thank you for the affairs of Mas Leon here a lot helped Om!" asti.
" Unfortunately, Leon is not here! Even looking for lodging that is closer to the area... Though from this house to Sumber Sari village is also not far too much!" said Mrs Sarita Sampurno was conveying the reason for Leon's attitude.
At that time Joko finally followed Leon's desire to move from the family home, after a two-night stay there. They rented two rooms in a hotel nearby from Sumber Sari village. There too, Leon placed several guests, namely lawyers from the headquarters to take care of land purchases in Sumber Sari village.
It seemed that the hotel that was not five-star was sufficient enough to entertain during their stay. Including the team of lawyers, brought in by Mr. Adam from the headquarters, in Semarang.
Sure enough, before long appeared the youngest sister of Sarita's mother. The appearance of the woman looks quite mature and mature age. Not only seen from his face, but also a body that is not slim as in teenage girls generally.
The woman was wearing a golden-red semi-batik dress that was tightly attached to her body that was not too tall, but rather fat. So that the folds of fat protrude in her belly, and waist. The appearance of make-up was the result of professional salon workers polish.But less suitable for makeup in the afternoon. Because it is too thick, with a lot of color mixture in the eyes, cheeks and lips
Not to mention her shoulder-length hair was colored a bit brownish blonde. Because wearing a thick soled cellop, so that the net slightly staggered, hampered by the tight span skirt of his subordinates.
" Excuse me, good afternoon everyone!" said Sarita's mother's sister who has the name Dian Larasati Marwoto.
The woman had come to this priest, because she wanted to know who the guest who came to her brother's house. Because the big house was crowded with chirps of drivers near the guard post. Also with the large number of people in the side pendopo, which means that the guest still has kinship with their families.
The woman looked at her guests who had come. Until his face looked bright after seeing the presence of Leon who was also there.
At first glance Ibu Sarita explained about the identity of her youngest sister who also lived in this house with her youngest child, Nindya . Mr. Sampurno's wife was proud to introduce his sister who he thought had appeared very classy. He said Dian Larasati is a teaching staff at the kids school, an international school.
Education equivalent to or kindergarten or Paud it uses English as its language of instruction. So the school there is quite bona fide as well.
The sweet face of the woman who was a bit bright was even a little pouting. Especially when Ibu Sarita introduced the beautiful woman who sat next to Leon.
" This is Asti, Nak Leon's wife... This Asti is precisely his nephew Masmu!" abugn.
 Suddenly, Asti's outstretched hand to greet Mbak Dian was only touched a little. It was kind of pushed. Asti's face turned red. What's the matter?
The woman slipped into the house, after making small talk, on the grounds that she wanted to go to the room to change clothes. Especially when they heard they wanted to return to the inn because it was very late afternoon
" I tried to come on Monday morning. To see the way the land payment was in Sumber Sari's suburb, No!" said the man happily while patting Lek No on the shoulder.
He's approaching Asti. " If there's anything, tell your Om this! My Father and Mbah Harjo were very familiar, more than any other brother!"
" Yes, Om!"
" Frequently - stop by!"
They re-entered the Elves after the car spun around in the paved yard to easily exit the courtyard of the house. Throughout the journey they talked lightly. Especially Leon and Lek No. But Asti was also quite thoughtful. Why was Madam Dian acting so strange to him?
Based on Si Om Sampurno's story, his wife came from the majority of people. Almost all of Sarita's sisters were merchants. Moreover, the two in-laws of Om Sampurno also sell groceries in a traditional market, in the city.
The family of Mr. Sampurno's father, Mr. Jayadi Wijoyo Winangun was a great businessman in his time. The man owned several large factories in the city. There is a large factory that is still owned by Pak Sampurno's brother, the food processing plant, the market has penetrated Asia and America.
A few minutes after arriving at the inn sounded azan from the village down there... Hidden among the dark trees in the afternoon, at night.
They had bought some cooked side dishes at a roadside stall. Although the restaurant is open, there are not many menu options offered. Moreover, Joko who has lived in this place for a week certainly knows everything. So they just ordered rice and vegetables. For side dishes, used some durable side dishes. Also a side dish that was purchased at a roadside stall, heading to the suburbs. Asti bought two packs of chicken satay and a few pieces of grilled chicken.