I'm Not a Man's Own Taker
Brilliant Idea

The days pass so quickly. After the day that Ellia found a post about an online lecture. Ellia began to be determined to continue her education. Although the education he will take is only through online from the official website at one of the famous campuses in his city. But he remains eager to run it. While still working at Aunt Erna's counter.

Indeed, the majors he took did not require large costs. A title he will get later. It costs a lot to be of benefit to him. And maybe it will change the standard of his life for the better. Therefore, Ellia tried to rack her brain to get more money.

Seeing the number of people who are looking for housing to rent in the area where he currently lives. As a result, Ellia got her bright idea. And plan to rent the house of his parents who had been empty. Because he chose to stay at work.

But before the house he rented. And because his parents' house is very simple and looks ordinary. Ellia is assisted by an uncle from her father's distant brother. Trying to renovate the house. With a little money savings that is also the legacy of his parents, for him. And make the house looks very beautiful and has adequate facilities in it.

After the house was perfectly renovated according to his wishes. Ellia was so happy and just put up a sign "This house is rented". And put her cell phone number there. Not only that, Ellia also promoted her home via online.

A few days after the sign was posted on the fence of Ellia's house. Aunt Erna was on her way to her counter which was currently guarded by Ellia. Look at the sign and stop the car for a moment to read the words listed there. With the forehead looking raised and slightly wrinkled. Without saying a word. After that, he resumed his journey.

Arriving at his counter. And found Ellia who was serving customers. Aunt Erna only gave her greetings as she stepped into the counter.

"Assalamu'alaikum Ellia!"

"Wa'alaikum greetings Aunt. Please enter!" ellia said allowing Boss and Tanta away from his mother to enter. Then continue serving its customers again.

Meanwhile, after entering Aunt Erna chose to sit quietly in a special chair for her when coming there. Waiting for the customer to leave the room.

After the departure of the customer. Ellia immediately approached Aunt Erna with a book in her hand. Then greet the hands of Aunt Erna Takzim and softly greet the Tante.

"How are you, Auntie?" greet Ellia by asking.

"Thank God as always, Aunt is healthy. You also mean? Do your stomach ulcers recur frequently?" answer and ask back, Aunt Erna.

"Alhamdulillah, no longer aunty. Thanks to Brother Ustad Adam who often send food and herbal medicine to me. My stomach is not coming back and it seems to have healed. Because it's been almost half a year. I don't think it's ever coming back" Ellia answered a little about her condition.

"Thank God then. Oh yes, if auntie knows. Do you and Ustad Adam have a special relationship? It seems, he's very attentive to you." asked Aunt Erna.

"No. We have no special relationship. It's just, we used to get along with two of our other friends when we were in elementary school. When he came back from the school and heard I had become an orphan. He felt sorry for me. And because he was also an only child. He thinks I am like his own sister. So Aunt. That's why she's so considerate of me." Ellia explained honestly.

"Thank you Aunt. But true, we have no special relationship that exceeds the relationship of brothers alone." replied Ellia.

"alright. Forgetit. Now, Auntie wants to ask you something more. Can you?" tanya Aunt Erna changed the topic.

"You want to ask what Auntie is? Please go!" answer Ellia.

"Look... Earlier, when Aunty passed in front of your house. Aunty saw the house, it seemed to have changed a lot. And there's a signpost containing the house for rent on display there. Do you know that?" aunty Erna asked carefully after telling a story for a moment.

Ellia looked to be nodding slowly. Then he replied, "I know Auntie. Because I put the sign there myself. And I also have asked Om Faris for help to renovate the house" he replied honestly.

"Oh.." said Aunt Erna ber'oh ria. "But, why renovate if you just want to rent?" he asked back.

"Em. Actually, I'm currently going through my Aunt's degree. And it's almost in the final semester. For that, I renovated my house. A little more beautiful in the eyes. And able to attract the hearts of people who are looking for rental homes. And I also hope that by doing so, there will be no more offers with the price I offer there later."

"God willing, with the rent of the house later. If one day I need a big fee. I can use the money from my rent." replied Ellia explained really and honestly.

"God...! You're very smart and creative, son. I'm proud of you." praise Aunt Erna. "By the way, if you've been in college all this time. Why hasn't Aunt seen you close or leave the counter all this time? Where did you go to college and what did you major in?" the question is a little confused.

Because all this time, Aunt Erna secretly monitored the state of the counter from a distance. With the help of a small camera that he put in a place hidden in the counter through his smartphone. And it was all without Ellia's knowledge.

"I never close or leave this counter Auntie. Because, I only attended online lectures at one of the famous campuses in this city through a laptop counter. And I majored in business management, Auntie." replied Ellia meekly.

"Besides being smart and creative. Turns out, you're also good at utilizing the stuff that's around. For more useful things yes... Aunt supports. Continue on! If there's anything Aunt can do for you, then. Please contact me and there is no need to feel awkward, okay!!!" said Aunt Erna with a smile. "Oh yeah, where's your financial statement book? Let Aunt check." he continued.

"This, Auntie" said Ellia, handing over the book she had held to Aunt Erna for examination.

When Aunt Erna was busy checking her books. Ellia also busied herself with some of the items in the storeroom because it was a little messy. And has not been tidied up due to the arrival of Aunt Erna.