He's Not The Best
97. Processing A Flavor

Processing A Flavor

“Sama Om Anas, you like Waila, right? That's why you don't like him being close to other men.” Winsi said with a smile as if mocking himself.

“I don't know what you mean? I jealous? Ah .. that's right. Waila that I consider my own sister, you know? She is spoiled, if I date her, I can be contagious, hii .. no!”

Winsi still could not believe hearing Erlan's answer which seemed to not understand the word jealousy he meant. He confessed that Waila considered him a sister? It doesn't feel possible.

Provinsi's opinion about the relationship Waila and Anas is not agree, because according to him, the two people are not worthy of a relationship as lovers. In addition to their age being too far apart because Anas was more worthy of being his father, the status of the man was not clear whether he had a partner or not. Regardless of all that, if they are indeed a match, then everyone certainly has no right to disturb him. No one can ban their feelings, right?

Yes, perhaps because the term love breaks logic is true, whereas, how could that logic break because it has absolutely no form, no likeness like a long or a box. So, it is impossible to be broken, except by the tempest of the heart that is not in accordance with common sense.

“It seems, they have nothing to do.” Winsi said after a long silence, he tried to be prejudiced. After all, they are just young adults, where their thoughts and experiences are not as much as those of more mature age.

“You think they have nothing to do? Just look at them so friendly.”

“If you really think Waila is a sister, yes just support their relationship, if indeed Anas is single or does not have a wife. Aye, right? Importantly, their relationship does not interfere with others.”

“Anas is too old, make husband Waila!”

Hearing Erlan's words, Winsi laughed because to her it was funny. Age is not a matter of meaning as long as both people love each other. Even in religion is not discussed the issue of age difference in marriage, because every human being has the right to choose their own partner.  

Age is not important in choosing a partner because the most important thing in choosing a woman to marry is her religion or faith, good heredity, self-respect, while the matter of having income and physical form is an addition.

‘Actually I agree about the age, but, if they really like, yes, no problem’ Inner Province while throwing a look out the window.

“Actually, you don't have to be ashamed if you're jealous! Not necessarily they want to marry, right?” Winsi chuckled again.

Erlan stopped her car abruptly, intending for Winsi to stop joking. But the girl kept laughing.

“Win! Stop, this is not funny!”

“Lan, you are funny, know?”

“Funny what? I'm not a comedian!”

Laugh again.

“Ya, yes, sorry ...” Winsi said after stopping her laughter.

Erlan returned to his car saying, “I have no girlfriend, no lover, but I have someone who always makes me dizzy.”

“Who, can I know?”

“She's the little fairy.”

“Heh. Is there a name for such a person? Ck!”

“There!”

Winsi did not respond to Erlan's remarks, because he considered the person the man was referring to was just his candlestick.

****

Erlan sat on the terrace of Nafadi's house while enjoying the coffee they brewed themselves. That night, two men talk about Basri, someone Arkan asks to investigate.

Arkan did not go into detail about the man who had a past relationship with Winsi. However, Nafadi remained cooperative by doing the request of his best friend. He also told his discovery so far to Erlan.

Erlan did not know about Winsi's meeting with her father. Arkan didn't say anything about it. But from this narration of Nafadi, he knew that his father was secretly watching and looking after his adopted son from afar. Finally he said a lot about Basri to Nafadi.

“Oh, then it's natural that your grandfather has such a will, not about Wiwin's safety but, he also does not want that man to bother your father. That's why, why your grandfather was so worried, basically all he thought about was family.”

Hearing Erlan Nafadi's words laughed then, nodding while saying, “Hei ... You think that far?”

“Om! Don't kidnap me, lah!”

“Eh, who wants you? We are, right, just talking about reality or the possibility that could happen. Why?”

“Ngak ... It's okay, Om!”

“You like her?”

“What, the hell, Om. She's the same as Waila?” erlan's speech was evasive.

“Free as sister?”

“Ya.”

Nafadi laughed again at Erlan's awkward rebuttal, his voice sounding steady but, the look on his face showed that he was worried, his gelagat looked different. However, he had no right to inquire about Erlan's feelings any further, as it was also something unimportant to be discussed at this time.

“So, when do you want to go home, your college is almost done, right?”

“Yes, Om. Next year.”

It was only a few months away from next year and Erlan was determined to return home, once his duties were completed. He will continue the effort that Arkan cannot do alone. Only occasionally might he still have to control the legacy business of the grandfather who is abroad as Arkan is doing today.

The existence of Erlan who can focus on running a business when he has earned his bachelor's degree, then, Arkan can share the task with his son. Erlan will be the next holder of the family business relay, as hereditary as many other successful entrepreneurs do.

Suddenly Erlan remembered about someone named Anas, he was the man who asked about Runa to Provinsi. The girl also asked this man's name when they were children.

Previously he had thought of asking her, but Waila's disturbing attitude made him ignore the curiosity about the man.

“Om knows that Waila has a relationship with a much older man, his name is Anas!”

“Anas? Anas Zabid, you mean? Men who have a Cafe near the campus Waila?”

“Yes, maybe. I only know her name is Anas. She came home waila nganterin home.”

“Oh.”

Navadi's response showed that the man was not worried about the excessive attitude of his son towards Anas, as the man was his friend as well. He knew that Anas was indeed overindulging Waila.  

 Anas has an excessive affection for Waila because the girl is a friend of her deceased child and she considers her efficacious attitude adorable, just like her son.

Erlan said her suspected concern for Nafadi, because, did not rule out the possibility of love between them over time, considering both are adults. Is not the deviant turmoil that arises in the heart that arises from habits and small attitudes that were ignored before but, it becomes a problem in the future.

“Alright, I will try to talk to Anas, but as far as I know Om the hell he does not matter the same Waila.”

“that's business, Om, anyway, I just ngingetin aja.”

“Hmm ... continue, what is the relationship between Anas and Wiwin, have they ever known before?” tanya Nafadi then after rubbing the face with the palm of the hand.

“She knows her mother Wiwin.”

“You mean, Anas is your stepmom friend?”

“Not, I also did not know about it, just that Anas asked about his mother Wiwin.”

“What did Anas ask Wiwin about his mother?”

“Say they're similar.”

“What?”

Seriate