Appropriate Mobile Shop Owner

Chapter 9

Ashia was a little scared sitting in the car, right next to Irfan who was seen in the driver's seat.

"Yesterday, Sunday I mean, I saw Mbak being gang-raped by one family." Irfan hesitated to start a conversation.

"Jeez, Malunya...." 

Ashia closed both eyes with her palms and dropped her head on the car dashboard so that her face was now seen hiding.

"No, that's not what you want,"

"It's okay, Bang. I was embarrassed. Yes, I'm embarrassed, besides all the citizens also already know."

"Oh…!" Irfan looks pitying, "Oh, that's not it.. Ma'am knows Bu Ranti, right?" asked Irfan, asserting himself to express his heart.

"Hm! Miss Ranti is a good person. But I don't want to steal him,"

"I. Ranti's son, Ma'am,"

"A... What?" ashia asked in surprise, then looked back at Irfan, "Oh, Sorry, Bang. I didn't know that Brother…"

"May I tell you my problem with Ma'am?"

" Hmm, may. Ashia, call me Ashia!"

"Yes, Ashia. My mom and I haven't seen each other in a long time and she hasn't been looking at me since…."

Irfan starts telling her past story to Ashia and Ashia seems to be a good listener to the man.

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Ashia's eyes looked increasingly red. Her eyelids are glazed.

"Prophey, Bang!"

"Hmm, yeah, thanks for the story!" irfan said, the man looked very strong even after telling the story he could still develop a gentle smile for Ashia.

"The gate must be strong. Fighting!" said Ashia gave encouragement while patting Irfan's shoulder and it made Irfan widen his smile.

"Shia, actually… "

"Actually, why?" ashia asked, pulling back the hand over Irfan's shoulder.

"I'm going to bed you,"

"Huh'... Haaa...?"

"What is true? We don't even know, Bang," 

"Yes, because that's why acquaintances first,"

"No way, that's weird!"

"No, actually... " Irfan hesitated to speak, so he paused for a moment, "There's a deal I'd like to make with you,"

"Deal?"

"Please get married. And I promise I'll help you get out of trouble, and then once we're both done, we can split up!"

"Got Married, huh?"

"Hmm right, agreed to marry,"

Ashia swallowed Saliva, she seemed hesitant to accept the offer from Irfan.

"But…"

"I want you to help me meet my mother until I solve our problems and I'll help you clear your name of the villagers here. Also, I make sure you will not be accused again as an actor," said Irfan trying to convince.

"But, I'm afraid Ranti's mom is angry with me,"

"If he's angry, I'll apologize to him. It's the only way I can meet my mother, just from you, Shia. I'd love to talk to my mother again even if it's been my whole life, once" Irfan said, as if he had no choice.

"Oh .. That's it, yeah. But... Can you help me become rich?" asked Ashia, looking excited.

"O.. Oh. I can give you some monthly money,"

"No, I want to work hard to become rich, I don't want to rely on other people's treasures."

"I can put you to work in my shop and I'll give you a big paycheck,"

"Working time in the husband's own shop,"

"In my friend's company, I can ask him to give you a high position,"

"Gee!" Ashia's face looks limp, "I just finished High School, Bang. I don't want to be taken into the company with an insider, bad, hurt my ears later,"

"Oh... How about going to college?"

"Lecture?!" ashia asked so surprised.