After Party

Solo

Juna is almost one Sunday in Solo. He wants to fill the weekend with things that benefit him, even for his future.

Juna came to a place he had accidentally seen while traveling with the office driver. It is also not far from the hotel where he stayed.

Juna stood in front of an office with the sign "Amanah Driving Course - Surely Can be in 1 Day - Fast Safe Surely Until".

With a heavy weight, he stepped foot into the office.

"Good morning, Mum!" A woman greeted Juna.

"Yes, Mommy. Good morning." Good morning." Juna replied, as his eyes watched the entire office.

"You learn to drive, Mom?" Ask the woman who is still sitting behind the table. His voice sounded friendly and kept smiling at Juna.

"Yes." Yeah." Juna replied in a whisper. He looked to the right and left. Afraid that if there are office friends or acquaintances who see him register in a place like this. How humiliating!

"good. Please fill out the registration form first, yes!"

Juna snuggled and filled out the standard registration form.

"What kind of car does he want to use, huh? Family car or sedan?"

"Just family car, ma'am. That's automatic, right?" Answer Juna immediately.

Instantly the admin of the driving course laughed out loud when he heard Juna's answer.

"If it's automatic, stay gas, Mas! Don't learn to drive anymore, dong!" Chirps in Mbak.

Although Juna's confidence became a little hurt to hear the Mbak's words, Juna still tried to look forward.

In fact, all this time he could not drive because of childhood trauma. At that time, he was still sitting on the bench of Junior High and was learning to bring his papi car to the highway. Suddenly, there was someone who crossed suddenly, so he had to throw the steering wheel to the side of the road. Apparently, on the side of the road there is a kitten that can not avoid. The cute kitten died, crushed by the car Juna was driving. The animal-loving Juna could never forgive himself.

Since that incident, Juna did not want to drive at all. Every time he tried, that moment also the footage of the collision happened to reoccur in his head. He felt dizzy and nauseous, his eyes twirling and swirling. He could no longer continue the journey.

The instructor this time was named Mr. Kasno. He is a Central Javanese, native of Boyolali. His face is friendly typical of Javanese mas mas. Logat Jawa medok once when speaking in Indonesian, making Juna sometimes unable to hold a smile.

"Mas Juna, what's the*? We start car practice, yeah. Start with a clutch exercise and go straight!" Mr. Kasno gave a little instruction with illustrations. Juna remembers this theory being told by his papi many years ago.

They used the family car in a large, empty field owned by the company to learn to drive it.

Juna was behind the wheel. His theory is already poultice. Now, stay practical. He will solve this deficiency for the sake of the integrity of his household.

"If you can drive, we can go back to our own house. No need to hang out at my parents' house. That would be good for all of us."

Luna's voice was ringing back in Juna's ears. It became his encouragement. He should be able to.

"We're starting, sir?!" He turned to look at Mr. Kasno who was ready in the seat next to him.

Juna just found out, that the car to learn it has brakes also on the left passenger seat.

At any time, Mr. Kasno could save them both from unnecessary accidents.Juna was somewhat relieved to know it too.

Mr. Kasno nodded. Giving an aba so that Juna can start training.

"Oh my God!" Fizz Juna. He was in the same panic as he had been. Cold sweat dripped down his forehead.

Juna tried to remember his motivation back to come to that place. He recalled a new life whose heart started beating in his wife's womb. Then he tried to remember the face of Luna, his wife.

But they also do not walk. The car is loud.

"Sir, why not walk?" Juna believes he has followed what has been taught by Mr. Kasno.

"Nganu... His handbrake wince*removable, Mas!" He said with a smile.

"God...!!"

****

Juna felt that the longer he had an inner attachment to Ayu. Ayu is good at turning the atmosphere stiff into fun. He likes to cook. And, every Wednesday, he always brings Juna lunch. He said he was overcooking. Excess shopping. Most of the money, and various other reasons to bring Juna food.

Ayu is also meticulous at work and always excited when helping Juna in preparing the opening of this new office. Juna felt at this moment, he and Ayu had a chemistry that was difficult to explain.

Once upon a time, Ayu fell asleep beside her during a meeting trip from Solo to Yogyakarta. His head fell gently on Juna's shoulder and remained there for a few minutes.

Juna was surprised by his own feelings. Silence, he enjoyed the moment. Where a woman needs it. It had not felt it for a long time.

"I don't understand, sir! Why, yes, Jakarta people if you talk always fast like a train, as if running out of time. Is it because of the phone, huh?" Ayu asked half-jokingly, after she received a call from the headquarters.

Juna chuckled.

"Most Jakarta people think Solo people always speak slowly and slowly. So, who's right?" Juna shrugged his shoulders.

"Ah, we Soloists speak from the heart, sir!" Tukas Ayu quickly.

Juna just smiled in response to Ayu.

Juna checks the phone on the desk that is still a mess. Some office furniture is new and still plastic-coated and a little dusty.

"Secking wa from the wife, sir?" Ayu asked. He is not usually so curious.

Juna shook his head quickly while putting his phone back.

"No. It's a new number, which only knows you and Rey in Jakarta." Answer Juna. His voice was slowly suppressed.

He knew Ayu's eyes were asking. He realized the question was thrown without a sound and only from the look of the girl's eyes. Juna closed his eyes and mouth. There was no point in explaining everything to Ayu.

What is clear, at this time, Juna wants to take off for a moment from all the keriwehan of his household in Jakarta. He hopes, in Solo, he finds the answer to his steps forward.

Juna's face turned gloomy. Though briefly, remembering Luna's name, made her mood turn gray.

"Road, yuk! It's been a long time in Solo, but it's never been around." Invite Juna to arrive while closing the map in his hand.

"Roadway?" Ayu was shocked.

"Where do you want to go? Ask for a driver's notice, sir?" Ask Ayu.

"No need. You're the only one who's watching me. I was driving. You just show me a good prop in Solo." Juna smiled as he looked at Ayu.

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* ngggeh: yes

* dereng: not yet