The Delayed Love
It's hard to guess
In the afternoon after bathing, Tio sat on the terrace next to Mr. Broto who was enjoying his coffee alone.
"Sir Broto, I want to speak important things" said Tio whose heart was racing afraid of being wrong when in front of Mr. Broto.
"Well, what's up Tio? What's that important?" ask Mr. Broto to sip his black coffee.
"Look sir, Tio and Aldi were talking in the room. About eating at your place how much does it cost you a month?" tanya Tio who started talking casually with Mr. Broto.
"Oh, I guess what's important. No idea just about the cost of eating anyway." said Mr. Broto in a wide laugh.
"On that matter, talk to my wife Tio alone." said Mr. Broto back.
Before long, Mr. Neneng, Mr. Broto's wife, came to bring coffee to Tio.
"It just so happens that the guy is here. Please talk to Miss Broto." said Mr. Broto.
Ms. Neneng who heard that came to sit next to her husband and looked at Tio with a smile.
"What's the matter with Tio?" ask Bu Neneng kindly.
"Anu Ma'am, is it about the cost of food per month in this place?" tio said straight to the point.
"On that matter, Mother usually charge 350 thousand per month for the cost of eating people who eat in this place.
"So, ma'am," said Tio who was a little surprised by the cost of eating here. In his heart he said, "Crazy expensive is also here, like the cost of the cost - the cost at my place of origin."
"Okay ma'am, I accept" he said smiling.
Then, the three chatted like family and it made Tio feel comfortable in the place of Mr. Broto.
The couple, apparently, opened a shop for household needs and also other equipment needed by palm oil workers. It makes everyone happy because there is no need to bother - bother far away to the city which is 3 hours from their place to find the goods sought.
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A month has passed.
Early first set foot on the land of this region, many times Tio felt heavy and desperate because he missed his girlfriend and his family in the village. However, thanks to the support of Mr. Broto and his wife, Tio finally managed to get through all of this with a spacious chest. All for the family he loved.
For Tio, Mr. Broto and his wife are the second family here. From their affection, Tio felt that getting the figure of Father and Mother from them was also comfortable on the side of the two couples.
Tio today received his first salary which certainly makes him feel happy. During the month too, Tio often exchanged news with his mother in the village every time working holiday on Sundays and told him that here he was good - fine.
"Oh, is anyone looking for me after I'm gone?" ask Tio.
"Two weeks ago, there was a girl passing in front of our house every day and staring at this house Tio. Sometimes he buys fried snacks while wailing looking for something. However, I'm not paying attention because there are many buyers" said Ms. Nani confused.
"Oh, I see." Tio replied with a bitter smile.
"What's up Tio? Is she your boyfriend?" ask the curious Bu Nani.
"Not Buk, not who. Just friends. But he didn't ask you anything, did he Buk?" sahut Tio also asked about Feni even though his mother had never met the girl.
"No Tio, he just bought for a little while and left." said Ms. Nani.
"Vino's school is fine. Since your departure, Vino has been more moody and now helps the sales mother at home during school holidays." said Bu Nani who told me about Vino and the situation here.
"Thank God, thank God Buk. Maybe tomorrow Tio will go to the city for the money transfer, Buk," said Tio, who likes to sell his mother in the village, running smoothly.
"Yes Tio, you eat a lot and don't worry about Vino and Mom. I will fight here and mendo' will be the best for you." said Bu Nani who held back her tears when saying it via mobile phone.
"Yes, I hung up the phone this time for dinner. Assallamualaikum," said Bu Nani while closing his phone.
"Waallaikumsalam,"
After the phone was cut off, Tio resumed his dinner with Mr. Broto and the others. The atmosphere at Mr. Broto's house is indeed crowded and it is entertainment for Tio who wants to forget his lover even though it feels heavy.
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Two weeks ago after Tio's departure, Feni was angry and disappointed with her lover. However, after his heart and mind calmed down Feni looked for Tio in his home. I hope her boyfriend leaves for a while.
Every day Feni just passes by Tio's house hoping her lover is there. Every now and then Feni buys fried food or drinks at Tio's house stall and hopes to meet. However, reality was inversely proportional to his false expectations. Tio had indeed left his life without saying a word.
Now, Feni doesn't know what else to do. Her heart was worried and chaotic after being left by her lover.
"Mas Tio, will we meet someday. I already love you, when you come back Mas." murmured as he sat on the porch of his house.
"Feni, let's have dinner. Waiting for my father and mother at the dinner table." said her brother who stood beside his sister who was daydreaming.
"Mbak Rosa is ngaggetin aja anyway" said Feni who was a little taut on his sister because his heart was upset.
"Girls are not good at daydreaming on the terrace night - night. Ntar kesambet know your taste." said Rosa who advised her sister.
"Yeeyy, Feni's not daydreaming!" feni lied to her sister.
"Bak Rosa can't lie to Fen. You know you're upset about breaking up, right? You don't think you know that." - timpal Rosa who knows his sister's attitude.
"Ah, Sister Rosa knows!" ketus Feni replied and immediately stood in the house.
Rosa shook her head at the stubborn attitude of her sister and went inside to have dinner with her parents.
"What's up to Fen, how come your face is bent straight from yesterday?" asked Ms. Reni who saw the youngest child.
"It's okay Buk, just another PMS." said Feni did not want his parents to know the problem and took rice and side dishes on the plate.
"Yes, eat a lot and then rest. Look at your thin body so." said Ms. Reni smiling.
They had dinner together and there was only silence. No one can make a sound during a meal other than a clinking spoon.
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Waah. Author laper nih... rest first yes to eat because it takes energy to nulis 😂😂. Later write again.
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