
The Remaining Taste
“Yes. If your Iddah period is up, I want to move to Jogjakarta and mentally there with Mom and Jiddan!” Winsi repeated his words to Erlan and spontaneously made the man laugh.
“You think I'm the same Jiddan can go from here? No will!” After saying so, Erlan left just like leaving the dining table without excuse. The man went straight to the office where Badri used to manage all his business.
Erlan's departure was followed by the departure of his first uncle and also his Tantenya and other relatives.
“Mother, be patient here, yes ... Wiwin not long, really, finished the test. Don't worry, Erlan will take care and defend Mom well.”
“From where do you know that everything will be fine, Win ... don't be long, hurry here again when it's done.”
“Yes. You don't have to worry, I'm sure you must be defended and taken care of by Erlan, just look at the disbelief earlier, when I said I wanted to take you away. She obviously loves Mom and Jiddan.”
“Yes, I know. Already, there depart, do not be late!”
Winsi kissed Jiddan who was still breastfeeding his mother from earlier, the little boy was restless all night but this morning was not fussy to make Winsi and Runa a little calm. After being satisfied he said goodbye and shook Runa's hand and left with Hasnu as usual.
“Yes Allah give us peace and ease in running life even though, there is no leader in the family where we hang all hope.”
Winsi continued to pray in his heart while on his way to the airport. He chose to sit beside Hasnu quietly and kept his eyes closed asking God for forgiveness for his father.
At that time Hasnu said that Arkan seemed to signal him exactly a week before his death and, the man only realized if Arkan's speech was the last message for him.
“Pak Hasnu, don't go anywhere ya!” arkan said as they were driving to the office.
“Yes, where do I go, Mr?”
“Maybe want to follow Anas, not come back here again, just because his wife gave birth!” sahut Arkan who before leaving, Anas the gardener was keen to go home because his wife gave birth.
“Don't worry, Sir. I can still work with you here, unless I am no longer strong, I will definitely retire.”
Arkan's time did not reply and only nodded, after that day, there was no longer any meaningful conversation between them until the moment Arkan saw the news of the riot at the provincial house, he said, made him immediately convicted of having heart disease. While Hasnu could only stroke his chest out of concern, his young and dashing master went faster than he did.
Age has been determined time and time that will answer to where the age of humans. A human being can see the symptoms of the disease and its features before his death. However, never know when exactly life escaped from the body.
Wnsi also said that Arkan three days earlier had sent a message, so that the girl always takes care of herself, stay strong and enthusiastic and stay close to people who love her. Suddenly his heart was sad again and broke back his tears.
“Sorry, Non. So, make Non sad again.” Hasnu said when he arrived at the airport, he stopped the car right at the entrance and faced Winsi while swinging both hands.
“Not what, Sir. Mr. Hasnu is not wrong, I am too excessive.” Winsi answered Hasnu while wiping her tears with a tissue and got out of the car.
Hasnu escorted Winsi until entering the departure area. After it was confirmed that his employer's adopted son was fine, he returned to his car and went home. The man whose hair began to grow gray had thought that Winsi should marry Erlan rather than marry the crazy woman who is his responsibility. Suddenly he shuddered at how his young master was facing the woman he married.
Arriving at home, Hasnu had no job left but to wait for orders, but, he kept a close eye on the progress of everyone in the Badri family. He used to be a confidant of the old man who had also died, but Arkan only hired him as a private driver because the man was able to carry out all the tasks alone.
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More than a week after Arkan's death, the atmosphere of the house had completely returned to its original state, only a few pieces of household furniture were changed or changed position, he said, with the intention of slightly reducing the atmosphere or circumstances when Arkan was still with them.
Runa has improved and looks more patient, he himself set the state of the house for the comfort of everyone. Some loyal assistants also support and accompany the good and friendly female employer sincerely. There was not even a worry that they were not paid by him.
Erlan often did not come home, and even if the man was at home, it was just dinner, greeting Runa and her sister, then chatting for a while. Then he went back to his room and didn't come out again. However, he did not come home more often, and only Hasnu knew where Erlan was not working but also not at home.
When Winsi arrived at the mansion, Erlan coincidentally arrived home as well, but the man intended to leave again because he was contacted by the nurse if Hanifa made a move.
At that time Winsi who had just removed his shoes saw Erlan who was about to leave again with his vehicle. Winsi deliberately went home because the exam was over and he wanted to accompany his mother when there was no lecture activities. While the shop he entrusted to Nia and two other colleagues.
Erlan had already approached the car when Winsi called him.
“Erlan! Wait!” winsi said as she approached Erlan barefoot. You want to go again? Kan, you just came earlier.”
“Not your business!”
“Wah, wah .. look at this Dad, this man does not want if his business is in campuri, then do not take care of my business too!”
Erlan who was originally going to open the car door stopped her movement and turned to Winsi.
“What do you mean?” the man said as he approached and looked at Winsi full of anger.
For what sake, he actually did not want to get angry at Winsi, he was dear and he did not want the girl to leave or even take Runa with him, no! It was just that he had a business that would drain his energy as well as his mind all at once. He did not want Winsi to judge him negatively by his behavior, but, right now he was emotional. Tired of mind taking care of everything. Alone, the burden left by his father was too much for him to pass himself. Oh God!
“Yes. Don't interfere in my business, if I want to take my mother away from here! Do you understand?” Winsi said as he stepped away from Erlan.
“Nasriya Binti Basri Darmawan province! Stop your steps now! Or ..?”
Winsi turned around and said, with a heart that suddenly thumped because there was no man who previously called his name complete as if to say kabul ijab, “Or what? You think I'm scared?”
Erlan looked at the defiance once again at Winsi, she remembered Arkan's message last time when he replied to a message last time before his phone was off, in order to keep what he had been guarding all this time. What Arkan is guarding is everything, including Winsi and Runa! He accidentally pegs the phone because he still wants to focus on caring for and understanding Hanifa and learning how to handle it.
“Yes Allah!” peek Erlan while shuffling her hair and just left back in the car. He himself did not know what sentence he was going to say next because he could not possibly threaten Winsi and Runa.
“Erlan! If you leave now, don't expect you to see us again at home!” Said Winsi lirih. However, it was as if his words were heard by Erlan because the man turned around and looked back at Winsi then nodded.
“Well, wait for me, I won't be going, just for a second, okay?” said.
Winsi was pensive, he thought Erlan heard his voice, or would get angry. However, a moment later he saw Erlan get into a closed car then, talking to someone through his mobile phone. Winsi could see clearly from the shadow behind the window that the man was angry, no matter who he was suspicious in his mind.
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