Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapter 44. The Forgotten Affairs

In Bude Ayu's room, Asti counted the remaining cash in the leather wallet given by Mr. Chess at that time. Even Asti was not too concerned about the amount of money he spent to bring the Lek No family to stay and walk in Solo.

On that occasion even Asti promised to often bring Akbar traveling. So that the child can get to know relatives and relatives who live scattered in small cities from the East end of Central Java.

Now the most important thing is to pay for zakat mall or zakat treasure from the sale of jewelry yesterday.Sometimes, Asti still feels guilty selling heritage property owned by Bude Ayu and Mbah Putri.

It's just that Asti hopes, with the sale of the legacy, the house and place of business that he built can be more useful. Akbar can go to school as high as possible, because there is enough education funding for him. Asti can open a clothing store again. So it does not depend on the shopping money given by Satrio.

Even during the year of marriage with the man he was not told the nominal salary. Satrio only gave money to spend two million rupiah per month. Also remain unaddressed, even though there is now the presence of a baby . Of course, with the need for shopping is increasing.

That afternoon, Pak Haji Anwar, Joko and Lek No talked about the amount of money Asti had to pay for the zakat.  Soon Asti put thirty-five million in two different envelopes. Asti's intention was to give the money to be used to repair or renovate the bathroom of the mosque in front of the house. Mr. Haji Anwar recited a prayer after receiving the money. They have fulfilled one of the provisions of the teachings of the religion. Asti's feeling became very relieved.

Tomorrow afternoon, Asti will look at the construction project of his house. After that will be continued with the construction of shophouses in front of him. It seems that the project has been going fast for the past two months. Seen from afar, already seen the shape of the two-story house building.

Mas Adam invites Asti to stop by his office, which is located instead towards the road to the city where Asti lives. They were all well received by Mas Adam's colleagues and men there . They work in buildings that are not too large but neat and comfortable in their arrangement.

There are two pictures of the shophouse that caught Asti's attention, after Mas Adam carefully designed it.

The picture of the shophouse that caught Asti's attention. Because it looks unique and different from the others. But Asti asked the man to keep designing adequate facilities from each shophouse. It also provides a safe and comfortable parking space.

"Why, Madam Asti did not make a business like a mini market just from one of the shophouses. I'll help you arrange it to fit!"

"Where else is the money, man? It's fear, not enough! Oh, ja. What can be near the side of the shophouse, whose land is rather empty is made in the style of a unique and interesting tent stall ?"

"Oh, could. It can! Asti wants to sell food ? Well then, we're we're the customers?"

Joko's loud laughter rather startled Akbar who was getting sleepy in Asti's sling. Upset, Asti tapped his cousin's shoulder with the thick book on the table.

"Whispering, ah. A little slow?   That voice of your laughter, Joko. Akbar is awake!"

" Out, Adam's funny! Too excited about this project. If Asti sells food at a tent stall, pity Akbar no one guards, huh?"

Lovingly, Joko took a look at the Awakened Akbar. He timang-timang the fat baby while staring at some photos of the construction of the Asti house, from the beginning of the foundation, also the establishment of supporting poles.

"This, called the chicken claw foundation, yes. Mas?" ask Joko.

"Yes, this is used for buildings or homes that are more than one floor. Stronger, also avalanche resistant. "

Asti involved calculating-calculating figures for the cost of completion of the residence and the building of four shophouses to be worked on the following month. Some of Mas Adam's men are somewhat amazed, because Asti is very familiar with various financial affairs that are usually always held by men!

"Don't get it wrong, lo? My cousin since Junior High has been trained by Mbah Kakung to calculate the rice harvest from all our rice fields. He knew the profit of the loss from the purchase of seedlings, fertilizer to the payment of wages of the workers who worked the rice fields."

Adam was smiling. "Well, Bude Ayu almarhumah always gave all that money to Asti, huh?"

All licensing letters have been prepared by the employees in the office, as well as the cost budget needed. The zinc fence that covered the area turned out to be quite safe . Especially after the residents found out that the landowner was the nephew of Pak Rahman Sidiq's wife. The figure is quite respected in the area because many big names of his family who work as ASN and army.

"Bak, for house paint, you should not be white! Because on a crowded street will get dirty and fade quickly."

Advice from an assistant Mas Adam who also had chosen the appropriate fence. They were very excited about the completion of the project. Because since there is a large signpost company name installed on the fence of the Asti house building, many people are starting to be interested in using their services. Their offices began to be frequented by people, some interested in renovating their homes.

"Brown gradations only, Madam Asti. Later for the room in the house used a younger color!"

The discussion ended an hour later. Moreover, Asti has also transferred all the shortcomings of buying other building materials. Later the agreement and payment receipt will be taken by Joko in two days.

Now they're going back to town. However, before returning home Joko intends to fill up the gasoline at SPBU near the subdistrict square.

Arriving at the entrance of SPBU, there is a long queue for four-wheeled vehicles. Until Joko is surprised by the two cars that queue in front of him. There was a young man dressed in a white t-shirt with brown parka pants, coming out of his black fortune. The man was clutching black eyes in style.

"That's Satrio isn't it?" ask Joko slowly.

Well, she's the girl whose picture was in Ninuk's phone. The face of the beautiful woman looks younger because she does not wear her nurse uniform.

Ungoverned, Joko exits Pertamax's charging queue and begins trailing Satrio's car which begins to exit the SPBU. Not up to 400 meters, the car entered the yard of the largest mini market in the area.

Joko slowly sneaks her car parked between two other cars from the black Fortuner.She immediately contacted someone from her hape. The young man's face was a bit agitated.

Satrio and the woman seemed to be a long time inside the supermarket. Suddenly beside Joko's car there is a yellow sports motor that stops. They were two young men who came together. Although their clothes are a bit like the racers in a young children's film in a tv soap opera, but they are very polite.

Joko asks, the two friends are tailing Satrio. They were asked to take photos or videos of the couple. But without committing any dangerous and unlawful acts.

Not to forget Joko also slipped five sheets hundreds of thousands to the young man who carried the big motor.

Sure enough, Before long Satrio and the girl came out of the convenience store while holding hands. Even the beautiful girl looked at Satrio's face with great affection.

Maybe a lot of people judge that girl like just graduated High School. Moreover, she was still very young with the stylish appearance of a big city girl . He wears a black crop top that can still show a slender belly and waist with smooth skin. Then overwritten white knit outer which is also short. His subordinate is a bluish Stretch jeans. There are beautiful sandals on her fingernails that are given a deep red color.

Sometimes they talk while laughing happily. Their groceries seemed to be snacks and mineral water that Satrio also brought with him in a gentlemanly manner.

" Are you still hiding Satrio's foul deeds like this with us. Why Asti?"

"I still don't believe it. Because Satrio once said that he had many friends from women. Did Ninuk ever give you any information about that woman?"

"Once, I just didn't respond. I thought Ninuk was just hallucinating. What do you get out of this unhealthy marriage?"

"Why are you saying that, anyway, Joko. ?"

"Since Mother told me about Satrio's proposal, I have not liked the attitude of Pakde Cahyadi's son. Though the manager at the PT where I work also has a crush on you, Asti.  But you certainly do not feel good about rejecting the matchmaking from Bude Ayu?"

" It has become the path of my life and my destiny..."

"I should have come from Semarang to tell you... Well, our family's too happy with the wedding plans."

"Why don't you like Satrio?"

"Not like it!  I often meet him when it comes to Mbah Sanjaya events.  But he never considered us brothers, because it's not on par with his family's big name."

It seems that it's a heavy blow for Joko, because Lek No's son is known to be very good and easily friends with anyone!

" It seems like she is willing to accept this matchmaking because of the request from Bude Widya. The mother she loved so much."

Joko has not learned too much information about Satrio and his parents because they live in cities and areas that are quite far away.

It's just that there is still some bad news about Pakde Cahyadi and Satrio. Understandably the family of Mbah Sanjaya has great respect for the son-in-law of his first child and Satrio is the grandson of pride. But many of the grandchildren of other Mbah Sanjaya children were less fond of Satrio's arrogance.

So those who are treated badly by Satrio like to complain to Joko. However, it could not prevent the intervention of Bude Ayu almarhumah and Widya Prameswari's mother to unite their families by marriage.

"You're gonna help me, Joko?"

"I, my father, my mother and Ninuk will always help you, because we are brothers. I've known for a long time that he underestimated our family."

The way Joko spoke was getting full of emotion. "I also have half the blood of the descendants of Winangun, I will not let him destroy your life. Asti!"

A little while ago Asti cried sobbing in the car. He tried to be strong and strong with all the storms of life. But it is painful to be betrayed by the man who promised to be a priest in this household.

" Please, don't talk about this to your parents, okay? Help me!"

Akbar's muttering voices stopped Asti's crying. It feels free to be sad, hurt or disappointed with Satrio. So quickly the man was tempted by another woman. Now Asti has Akbar. This child will be the lamp of his life later.