8 To 4: The Mayor's Contract Wife

Couple Break Up Asa

”Basic couple crazy. One went on a hunger strike and asked to be sent to a conflict area. Another was willing to accept a heinous accusation he never made.” Mumbled after getting in the car.

Dimas glanced at his boss from behind the rearview mirror. “Definitely met yah?”

“Already. He's the craziest, unrealistic guy I know the most. Shadow, he clearly did not admit to the murder. But he accepted, he was accused and imprisoned rich. Not only that he was also dishonorably fired from his post as mayor. Do you think it's worth what they can get? He just needs Ajeng to stay alive and happy. Crazy not?!”

“So, he must have also known that it was deliberately done by Mr. Suryo.” Murmured Dimas responded to his boss's passionate story.

“Well, that's it! The idiot again, he already knows who the mastermind is but he still chose to shut up. Doesn't make sense, does it?”

“He must have known that it would be very dangerous if he opened his mouth and opposed Mr. Suryo. Not just for himself but for Non-Ajeng. Mr. Suryo will not be silent if until open his mouth the man has an impact on his candidacy.”

Bara was seen thinking while stroking his chin and looking out the window. “So in your opinion, he did it for Ajeng and his family?”

“As Mas Bara said earlier. He just needs Non Ajeng alive and happy.”

Bara is back to daydreaming.

“It seems that's what Non Ajeng wanted Mas Bara to know from a Wira.” Imbuh Dimas's.

Bara sighed deeply and then leaned his head on the back of the car seat while closing his eyes.

"Love what they're talking about. If indeed she is in love with Ajeng why she is not jealous when I say that I am Ajeng's future husband. He even told me to honeymoon on the hill and build a house in the garden." murmured Bara while glaring out the car window.

"Love full of despair."

"Why should I be the bad guy here? Isn't this supposed to be my story? Ckckckck.. Sometimes writers like to miss."

"The Bara's also a strange one. Why also want to be involved in their complicated rich relationship. Mending Mas Bara looking for other women who are more simple and appreciate Mas Bara."

Buk.

"Ouch!" Dimas rubbed his head which had just received a toyoran from behind.

"Do not be wise if until now you are still single!"

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Before returning to the airport, Bara decided to stop by one of the food stalls near the city border.

“You pesen what, Mas?” asked Edi, the shop owner, kindly.

“What's up, Mom?”

“Nasi pecel equals rice rawon mas.”

“Ya is already raw two. Drink it hot tea one, coffee one.”

“Good, Mas.”

“Oh, Mr Guardians? Yes know.. but reportedly he is being treated at his parents' house because of illness.“

“Mantan.” Error Bara.

“Although he has been removed from his position, but for us Mr. Wira is still the best mayor that Carang Sewu has ever had.”

“If Bu Ajeng?” ask Dimas again.

“Ya is very familiar, Mas.” said Bu Edi while putting two saucers of raw rice in front of Bara and Dimas. “Bu Ajeng is the friendliest and kindest Guardian Bu we have ever known. He is a hobby of blusukan, entering the markets to hear complaints of citizens. Although still young and very beautiful, but he did not hesitate to use negligee and flip-flops to talk with traders in the market.”

“Daster? Flip slippers?” tanya Bara was wide-eyed.

“Bener, Mas. Bu Ajeng most like to eat the fruit of Bu Minten at Kalijaten market. Mr. Wira always stop there once every two weeks to buy Bu Ajeng his favorite food. Though the place is quite far, but Pak Wira never absent buy all the likes of Bu Ajeng in all corners of this city. They are the sweetest couple we have ever had.” Obviously Mrs Edi is at length.

“Ajeng eat in the market? Without escort?” ask Bara again with a horrified look. How not, he even had to pass two checks just to be able to bring in the pizza he bought directly from a famous outlet and guaranteed security, into Ajeng's room.

“What escort? Bu Ajeng was the wife of the official who hated being escorted the most. The only bodyguard that Bu Ajeng had was Mr. Wira. Wherever they are always both. Make envious only.”

“Do you know what Ajeng did during his stay here?” tanya Dimas while receiving coffee given by Bu Edi.

“Many. But what I remember most, he was the one who tried so hard to get my husband out of prison when my husband nyarie snatched him. He also saved the life of my sick son.” Mom Edi's eyes suddenly glazed over. “Pak Wira and Bu Ajeng saved my family's life even gave us the capital to set up this shop.”

Dimas smiled as he glanced at Bara who pretended to be busy eating his raw rice which was still hot.

Then a teenager went into the shop. “Nation pecel two, Bu.”

“Good clothes you, An? Well-favoured. Buy where?”

“This is the clothes given by Bu Ajeng, Bu.” Answer the teenager

“Oh, so you can also?”

“Can, Mom. Lots of clothes that Bu Ajeng donated to the orphanage. Almost all young women here have nice clothes like this thanks to Bu Ajeng.” The teenager with a glowing face.

But the joy did not last long. Suddenly his face turned grim and his eyes also began to glaze over. “Hopefully Bu Ajeng survived and recovered soon huh, Mom? I want her back, Miss.”

“What's the matter, An? What do you want if Bu Ajeng comes back here?” asked Bu Edi while offering two packs of pecel rice to Ani.

“You apologize and say thank you, Mom. I want him to know that I never hated him. I'm just embarrassed to have mistaken him.”

“You're a good boy, An. Bu Ajeng certainly knows that you will make Bu Ajeng proud of you. Aye right?”

Ani nodded, handed over two pieces of money to Madam Edi and left her alone.

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