Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapter 29. First Celebration
The arrival of Lek No and Bulek Ratih to Satrio's official house was immediately known to Ninuk. Not until two hours later the tomboy girl had appeared in front of Satrio's house with her favorite Scoopy motorbike maron.
" Come in, all right!" Call Asti , seeing his cousin hesitating because he just stood in front of the front door.
" Asalamu'alaikum!"greet Ninuk while opening the door.
Inside there was a welcome from the Ninuk greeting. Asti sat on the floor with a carpet pad with Lek Ratih and Bude Prapti. While in the back room there was a conversation of Satrio and Lek No. At the dining table that is not too big it appears to be served a variety of foods and a bowl of pickled fruit.
" If you already pray Dzuhur directly eat, Ninuk. We just finished eating." Said Bude Prapti who immediately prepared dishes and spoons for Ninuk eating that he took from the dish rack in the kitchen.
Ninuk just nodded, while washing the stairs. He immediately picked up the plate and scooped up the rice, vegetables and side dishes. The teenage girl seemed to be enjoying every spoonful of food that went into her mouth.
Understandably after the 12th grade of High School, the teachers began to prepare various practice questions for the final exam and preparation of UN. Every day about and doing. That's why he came to Mas Satrio's house when he heard his parents were here and stayed again.
"Same mother how many days, here ?" kepo tanyanya.
Understandably in his boarding room he only had a small rice cooker, and a versatile pot of electricity. Everyday he ate rice with instant noodles and bought cooked side dishes. Sometimes Ninuk gets tired of that menu. Moreover, he had to save money in one month.
"Just last night, really. " Said Lek No. " How was your school, Ninuk?"
"For the exam, sir, Mom. Examination is 2 months away!"
It turns out that they are discussing the matter of seven months for Asti Pregnancy. Although the event was only a simple observation, by conducting a study. But Satrio's parents and relatives should be informed.
Not to mention, everyone in this housing complex must also be invited, at least get a blessing from the salvation event.
" Let's order a box of rice to be given to neighbors and invited guests. Later for new guests and invitations how to cook Bulek Ratih?" Satrio gave way out.
" Yes, so is it. Let's not bother! " whispered Asti. He could not imagine how Bulek Ratih would cook various types of food in the kitchen of this small and narrow official house.
Not to mention that he only had cooking utensils. From a gas stove that is only one furnace, non-stick frying pan and two pans to cook enough vegetables only for 1 liter.
There were cookware in their kitchen in the village. No need for a stove. Usually they make a furnace in an open kitchen yard. Dry wood fuel is pretty much available there. All cooking utensils from pans, boilers and large steel pots have been purchased by Bude Ayu many years ago. Because Bude Ayu, Bulek Ratih and Bu Haji Anissa always make various dishes to be distributed to the crowd in religious activities as well as certain celebrations in the village
Said the village is called a gift to celebrate the maulid of Prophet Muhammad, to prepare a large dish for the fathers who work to cut the Qur'an on the day of Eid al-Adha.
Even Bu Kades Fitri Rini, often entrusts the trio of Sendang Mulyo Village mothers to prepare tumpeng dishes at the celebration of Indonesian independence or eat - eat at the village rebuk event. If you have done Bude Ayu, Haji Anissa and Bulek Ratih's mother are all in order....
They are also often asked for help by some residents when there is a wedding event by cutting goats. If the baby is born a male type must prepare two goats as a condition. When a baby girl is born, she only needs one goat.
" Asti, Sister Sasya will handle the crib rice from the catering subscription.." The news from Satrio surprised Asti.
" Don't you bother Sasha? from Solo is quite far from this city !"
"Calm down, he said that Mbak Sasha's subscription caterer had just opened a branch in the city last month, so this is the first order from Mbak Sasya."
Any plans for a seven-monthly event or mitoni in Javanese, are becoming more mature. Moreover, there are Satrio parents who are now parents to Asti.
Widya's mother did prefer the event more to pray for her future grandchildren to be born safely.
The event will take place at 13:00. Once Satrio gets permission to go home first. The man immediately changed his uniform with Koko's clothes that had been prepared by Asti.
This house is already filled with Asti neighbors from the village and several neighboring mothers who joined Asti in a study group opposite the housing.
The mothers were teaching together led by a young Ustazah. After that, the sweet woman filled out more lectures that provided the importance of religious education to educate children in a family.
The mothers enjoyed fresh soto dishes prepared by Bulek Ratih and Bude Prapti after serving cakes and drinks.
Satrio was not surprised when Asti and Ustazah Hanifah spoke together familiarly. Every now and then the woman who also founded the PAUD next to the big mosque stroked Asti's big belly while reciting a prayer.
The atmosphere was getting lively when came the group of guests in police uniforms. They all work in an office with Satrio and get an invitation.
" Congratulations, Mom. Good luck until you give birth later! "Prayer of the Father.
Asti answered the prayer and simply clenched his hands together in his chest to return their greetings. Satrio also continued to accompany his wife while helping his two relatives prepare a dish for guests.
After the study was over, Lek No assisted Ninuk to deliver the crib rice to all Satrio neighbors who live in a special housing complex for the police.
" Thank God, smooth and nothing less..." Ibu Widya and Bulek Ratih cried together when they saw Lek No and Ninuk return home.
" Sasha, thank you very much for all the help...!"Asti said when his Sister-in-law was ready to return to Solo. Sasha came with her driver who was driving a luxurious and elegant sedan car, silver.
The beautiful woman with the veil delivered on her shoulder was hugging Asti's round body." Take it easy, Asti. The rest I ask for from Satrio. Okay?"
There was the laughter of Bude Widya and Pak Cahyadi who were already in that expensive car. The plan is that both of Satrio's parents will stay at Satrio's sister's house in Solo until the next few days. Then stay at Satrio's house before returning to Purwokerto again.