Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapter 262. The Establishment of the Agreement
They were still engrossed in chatting in the restaurant below the shop selling various souvenirs. Because the situation there is still crowded at night. Mr. Yusuf asked them to continue their next tourist event after from the city of Malang or Batu.
The man was already excited to see his nephew living a good, prosperous and happy life... Although he believes that Mr. Manaf has something to do with the disappearance of Emilia, his younger brother. While the man himself many times in and out of prison, because of the crimes he often committed. Still, the party of his wife's family always sought Mr. Manaf in order to get out of his cage. Of course by asking for help from several parties. Especially people who have a debt of gratitude to his family, especially the grandfather as a community leader who is very respected in his area.
Until a few years later, Aunt Hera told me that Mr. Manaf was in prison again. The man was accused of killing his opponent in the gambling arena. It was heard from the news presented by - people in the opposite village that Mr. Manaf got a sufficient prison sentence, almost 15 years. But the man only completed a 5-year prison sentence, when the owner of the gambling business, involved in a fight with fellow prisoners in a prison cell. He fought with his old enemies who were also imprisoned there
Mr. Manaf and his enemy engaged in a duel desperately using their bare hands. Until one of them did not help his life, when he was rushed to the hospital. Because the victim got severe injuries to his head and chest due to the fistfight.
Since then Aunt Hera no longer heard anything about Mr. Manaf. Because his wife and children have long been ostracized by the local community, as well as by his own extended family. They were all caught off guard by the man, only making his surname even uglier and humiliated. With all his criminal acts. Though Mr. Manaf position is only a son-in-law, who belongs to the family of Rafli Amar Asegaf.
Aunt Hera has also returned to her husband's hometown in a village, which is still in South Kalimantan. After her husband retired from his service, the Old Lady who always sent word with Joseph and his sister Rahardian.
The trade and settlement site has now been revitalized by the local government. Because the place is less worthy to be a place to live for the existing residents of the provincial capital of South Kalimantan. In addition, the place is unorganized and very seedy. The densely populated settlements are also often the hideouts of criminals. With the increasing crime rate in the region.
Now the land has been converted into part of the city park. While the residential area that had experienced fires up to twice was demolished... The bridge over the river was repaired, and the road was widened. At once the name of the village has also disappeared, no more echoes are heard ... Devastated by time and the flow of city building and the changing times.
Yusuf tried to continue his life after returning to Surabaya. He could no longer work for his old company.. Because it is too long to go home. But bringing Ardi, his youngest sister to the capital of East Java was like a miracle. Because his brother was given healing.
Many relatives and other kind-hearted people always lend a hand to brothers and sisters to provide help. Especially from the family in his hometown to finance the treatment of Ardi who continues to undergo therapy until he can walk again.
" I also heard that Mr. Kushari married Bude Ayu!" yusuf.
" The man was good at taking advantage of the situation and the kindness of Mr. Harjo Winangun... He married Ayu Sulaksmi in order to be re-elected as the village chief... Though the villagers of Sendang Waru are already caught off guard by the behavior of his children who always make trouble and trouble where - where!" Said Lek No open the sound.
" We continued to take care of Asti and stayed at the Joglo house... Bude Ayu was also uncomfortable with her status as Pak Kushari's third wife. They also marry only religiously ... At that time Bude Ayu could not refuse his father's order, to marry again. Almost 7 years Bude Ayu widowed, after divorced from her first husband..."
" Did Bude Ayu feel that the man was not a good man?" ask Mr. Yusuf.
" Yes, after the man drove them to Surabaya to look for Mr. Yusuf and Nak Ardi." Said Lek No trying to convince them ... " Even though Mr. Imam had not returned home until a week from Surabaya. He told me of your whereabouts there ...Even you guys aren't there... They searched and wondered to some of the people who were in that place .. But almost everyone does not know the whereabouts of Mr. Joseph ...There was only one woman who sold rice in that place, who had told him that his brother Pak Yusuf was living in the pesantren... But the woman was terrified when a thug head came in front of the mall. So I can't tell you much!"
" Yes, I left the store to my good friend, who is a native of Surabaya ... I have always helped a lot of good people! Especially avoiding those Juwono brothers who made us like their big enemy!"
" Do you know where the girls in your area are or looking for work?" ask Mr. Muin again.
" Most of them dream of being able to work in Malaysia...Because the wages to work in factories and various business places in the country is very large ... But they must have complete personal data if they do not want to be arrested as illegal immigrants!"
Yusuf pensive. " Maybe! Moreover, all the important letters were left in his big bag...The bad guys intentionally did it to get revenge. Because Emilia can't go anywhere in the country without complete paperwork, either...."
They are equally silent and think long. " Why can Mrde Muin say that?" ask Mr. Yusuf to know.
" For Asti had dreamed of meeting her mother, when she was unconscious after getting medical treatment. Asti had a little trouble after giving birth to her first child. It seems like the Emilia Asti saw was still alive... Because she did not want to join Bagas her husband, Pak Harjo Winangun and Bude Ayu. They're all dead, right? It seemed like Asti saw his mother's face looking very miserable and desperate. Was there anyone who did evil to him, so that he should be separated from the baby and his family?"
" Did Sandia Kabat play a role there? He is also married and has many children! He used to insist on proposing to Emilia! Only Dad refused because Emilia was very young and had just graduated Junior High School. Until Emilia was sent to relatives of Ibu Syarifah who had long settled in Yogyakarta. It was there that Emilia attended high school and met Bagas, Asti's father!"
They both fell silent again. It was hard to predict what was going on with Emilia. Until he left without saying goodbye and did not return to Java?
" Come on, we'll go into each other's rooms for a break. Tomorrow we plan to travel. Everyone needs to rest!" Pinta Pakde Muin's.
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In the morning they had breakfast at the restaurant with a simpler menu. Some eat fried rice, chicken porridge or just drink coffee!
Children are excited when they will visit Jatim Park 2 to see the Animal and Zoo meseum as well. Hafiz was already familiar with Akbar. They are guarded by three ART namely Bu Jum, Putri and Mbak Ning!
Young people rest behind the restaurant while enjoying some fried foods sold by traveling merchants.
Asti with Ninuk, Bulek Ratih and Bu Sarah finished tidying up the items in their respective rooms. They will rest first at the inn and plan the road at 21.00 pm to Mount Bromo. Om Ardi plans to come to Asti's house in Sidodadi Village. While Mr. Yusuf will return to Surabaya. There is an agreement that they will meet again in Surabaya later, while driving Om Ardi home.
It seems that Ardi was used to entrusting all his efforts to his friends and business partners.They built the business with trust for many years. Precisely the state of Ard, according to his men is considered a blessing. Because all calculations about business affairs are always right! Their efforts are advancing and growing.
Moreover, Ardi is a boss figure who is very attentive to his men. He even made his employees part of his family. So she is not worried that she will be left for a week to visit the village where Asti was born and where the family of her late sister's husband is located.
Leon this time participated in a visit to Jatim Park 2. Because Qani screamed happily when he saw the tall buildings with many statues of elephants in the yard of the building in perverted Satwa.
Understandably, since the birth of the baby, Asti has rarely gone anywhere. In addition to more hassle because you have to bring two toddlers if traveling anywhere. Asti also began to get sick often.
Now she is determined to live a better and healthier life. That is to be able to continue to look after and care for their children until they are adults and independent. Leon and Asti are determined to give them the best possible education. Not only education in formal schools as high as possible. The children will also be taught religion, morality and ethics. So that they will become young people who are virtuous, independent and useful in society.