Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapter 45. The absence of Satrio
For almost two days Satrio did not send word to Asti. Either the man was still with the woman to enjoy a long weekly night. Or Satrio's in service again. Of course he thought his wife thought he was still on the field as usual and had trouble getting a signal. Because when Asti checked the hangers of Satrio's uniform in the closet, there were three uniforms that he also carried traveling.
Joko had reminded two young men who were his best friends when they attended high school, so they were careful and vigilant. Because the man they follow is not just the husband of his cousin. But he's a highly trained police officer bl in any situation on the ground, including the stalkers. Because Joko also heard Satrio is very proficient in the field of computers and communication.
It seemed that the two men realized that the person he was following was beginning to act suspicious of their movements. So they stop at another village, and start calling Joko. Until Joko catches up with those who survive in a resident's house on the Solo-Yogyakarta border highway.
Because of this situation, Joko could not tell Asti clearly. Fear of his cousin was thought and stress. Asti has a baby and still has to breastfeed the baby.
" Can I stay home, Asti?" ask Ninuk. When he called from his boarding place.
After finishing his final exam, Ninuk grew tired of living alone in the boarding house. Though a lot of free time because there are no hours of learning in school. But all the school work is not done. Especially the announcement of exam or graduation results. Even Ninuk lost his enthusiasm to choose a major that fit his original ideals and desires.
" Yes can, aja. But momong Akbar, will you?"
" Want to dong! Uh, Ma. Akbar to stay in the village, yes. I no longer go to school. Mother and father also miss the handsome!"
Well, it was only four days ago that Akbar returned to this house. It has been edited by Mbah Kung No and Mbah Uti Ratih!
Asti who feel their sincerity and affection never change. Even to her little baby. Now she is quite calm, after Joko says that she is part of her family. So he's not alone!
Ninuk said for a while Joko was still supervising the creation of the foundation for the next shophouse building. His older brother was quite interested in the latest ways and techniques in the construction of houses and buildings. Because in their area is increasingly crowded and many immigrants who make a good home and modern business buildings.
In general, the construction of houses in their villages only rely on experienced carpenters and masons. Of course the more experienced will be the older the age.
The rest of the residents who will join together royong finish the house. The owner of the house only gave the residents who helped it by preparing lunch or providing coffee and simple snacks such as cassava or boiled yam.
There are even residents who buy houses that are sold intact. So that they will carry the house to be transferred to the land of the buyer. They villagers will move the house together.
The news of the construction of the Asti house began to be the talk of many people in the village of Sendang Mulyo. Sometimes mothers who have finished shopping at the sub-district market, will cover briefly in the direction of the house that Asti will be building.
Even though the distance is further from the market, about 3 km away. But their curiosity was treated when they saw the zinc fence that covered part of the half-finished Asti house building. Moreover, they also see Joko or Lek No who is often there.
The news was getting more sanser and widespread until heard by mothers from neighboring villages next door. Understandably some younger mothers have a lot of use hape. Photos of the magnificent house of Asti were milling around in WA media with various captions and comments.
For villagers who know Asti as the grandson of Pak Harjo Winangun, know that the legacy he received is very much. Because most of the rice fields that surround their village used to belong to Mbah Buyut Winangun.
Another case , residents of a neighboring village, they think that is the treasure that Bude Ayu almarhumah gave to Asti during becoming Pak Kushari's third wife. Because the wealth of the former village kades next door is not kidding.
It seems that the children of Mr. Kushari would rather enjoy the wealth of his parents than be told to go to school or work. Some of her children quickly spent part of the inheritance living a carefree and free lifestyle
Ninuk came with his beloved Scoopy, the next day. The teenage girl also carried a large bag, a sign that she had been staying a long time at her home. Asti has always been open to accepting his debating enemies but affection as the younger brother.
" Where are you thinking about going to college?"
Asti asked after they finished enjoying a serving of meatballs that his cousin had brought with the label, the best meatballs in this area.
"Help . My interest is still in the faculty of education, maybe in Yogyakarta or Semarang."
" Yes, already, just prepared all the requirements. Tell me later, Nuk. It costs anything! What we need to survey to the campus in Yogyakarta or Semarang. Maybe Akbar needs another walk, yeah. Deck?"
There was an indistinct muttering sound from Akbar's mouth. Ninuk mocked him, so their voices were disdainful with the funny. That afternoon they talked while taking care of Akbar's needs.
I don't know just his feelings! The atmosphere in this house increasingly makes Asti not at home to stay a little long at Satrio's official house. But settling in the village was not appropriate for Asti, because Satrio still served in this city. Later the neighboring mothers of the complex commented again, as she often left her husband at home alone.
Though she is just an ordinary housewife aka bully. In fact, there is a neighboring mother who commented, if Asti is a lawyer, aka unemployment many events. Tenan asem!
It's been three days that Satrio hasn't shown his nose. In fact, Mas Adam diligently sent WA, with photos of making the foundation of the shophouse building that will soon be built.
Sometimes there are photos of Joko also in style like a field engineer. In the past, Bude Ayu once offered to finance Joko's college to enter the faculty of agriculture. But Joko instead chose to enter the polytechnic and only up to a diploma of three only. Of course Joko does not want to burden his father with a large tuition fee. He could feel the difficulty of his father working to cultivate their rice fields and coconut groves.
" Mom, near my school there's a nice home furnishings workshop. Not furniture belonging to Mbah Buyut rigid, heavy and full of carvings. Looks like there's a video of his stuff. Fit the same style of home Madam Asti modern, minimalist and tropical so, yes?"
" It's really good, Nuk?"
"Whoa, cook me a lie!"
'Just wait, Nuk! Later while looking for examples of appropriate room arrangement. If you use a service that arranges the room, fear it will cost more..."
At the same time, Ninuk permits to go to his friend's house in the suburbs. Afraid of the night. Asti gives a spare house door key for Ninuk to carry.
Usually on Sunday nights, the town square is crowded with young people hanging out. Not to mention there are some hawker and food stalls opening merchandise along the road to the square.
Asti was not interested in Ninuk's invitation, because it did not have the heart to bring Akbar berbongkan ride motorbike also in the night weather is rather cold and humid.