ARUNGGA (2nd chance )

3. Evades

After Alina conveyed her brother's message, Haikal seemed to frown.

" Arungga's time isn't at home. But I called earlier and promised to meet here Lin..," said Haikal in disbelief.

" But Brother is out again, brother. Just now really..," said Alina trying to convince.

" Where...?" ask Haikal.

" He said to the workshop..," said Alina.

" Said, that means Arungga can go anywhere dong Lin.", said Haikal gusar.

" I don't know then, brother. I can't possibly hold Big Brother and forbid him to go where he wants to." said Alina.

" Ck, really Arungga rich gini tumben. Yeah, can I just wait here...?" ask Haikal.

" Please. But don't bete ya. You see I can't nemenin Brother because again told to cook with Mama. If the food is burnt, I may not be given pocket money for a week..," said Alina while opening the door wide.

Alina's words made Haikal laugh. He nodded then sat down on the sofa and let Alina in to continue her work.

Soon Veni came and smiled at Haikal's presence.

" Good afternoon Auntie.", haikal greeted kindly and hurriedly kissed Veni on the back of his hand.

" Good day Haikal. It was a long time...?" ask Veni.

" Just a Aunt. I'm waiting for Arungga, Alina said she left. Though I am the same Arungga has made a deal from last night if you want to meet you Tan..," said Haikal.

" Oh that. Aunty emang sent Arungga to the workshop to help Om earlier. The holidays are sleeping at work. If you want, you can follow Arungga in the workshop.", said Veni.

" So Arungga really went to the workshop, huh Tan...?" ask Haikal.

" Yes, if you do not digress everywhere you know..," said Veni quickly.

" That's why I went there to Tan." said Haikal.

" Can. Be careful huh..," Veni said with a smile.

" Yes Tan..," said Haikal then drove his motorbike away from the yard.

After closing the door, Veni stepped into the kitchen. While putting things in the closet, Veni turned to look towards the dining room. He shook his head to see Arungga sitting while eating his food greedily.

" So you're still at Ga's house. Haikal came here and found you. Mama thought you went to the workshop, so Mama said that.

" Hmmm..," said Arungga cuek.

" If you have made a promise you should keep Ga. You know if that man is held in his words..," Veni reminded.

" When that's the case, Mama doesn't have to worry. I'm still a real man even though I didn't keep Haikal's promise. It is precisely the Haikal maleness that Mama must ask. All ask why he continues to undermine Me..," said Arungga after finishing his meal.

" You mean what the hell is Ga...?" asked Veni not understanding.

" It's nothing Ma..," said Arungga while washing the dishes used to eat earlier in the sink.

Arungga's actions inevitably make Veni and Alina look at each other confused. Because not usually Arungga want to put the dish used to eat into the kitchen let alone wash it.

" Yes, now I take a shower, Ma. That Abis I went to Papa's help workshop.", said Arungga as he stepped into the room.

Veni simply nodded without a sound. He seems to be in shock with Arungga's out-of-the-box behavior.

" Ma..," call Alina while touching her shoulder.

" Yes Na, Mama knows what you want to say. Mama is also confused, why Arungga suddenly so calm is it..," said Veni while whispering.

" Don't whisper Ma. Brother will not be horrified, it has entered the room..," said Alina reminded.

" You, Mama is serious and joking. Yes, Mama wants to go to the room first, " said Veni.

" Why Ma...?" ask Alina.

" Sleep..," said Veni quickly.

" Ish, Mama here. Her child was forbidden to sleep, but she herself went to sleep instead..," Alina grumbled with a frown.

Veni pretended not to hear the words of his youngest son. He closed the door and stayed there until the afternoon.

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" But Aunty said to Alina, Arungga went to Om.., the workshop" Haikal said a few minutes ago.

" gr, Arungga... Arunga. You must be fucked with him Kal. Arungga ain't here. Waiting for him again" said Arman, shaking his head.

" Where does he go...?" ask Haikal.

" Where does Om know. Kan Om is in the workshop daritadi. Try calling and asking where he is now" Arman suggested.

" That's Om. But the phone is not active.., "Haikal said.

" Well, if that's Om give it up. Om can't help Kal." said Arman.

Haikal looked pensive for a moment. If not urgent, it seems he did not want to look for Arungga. He deliberately came to Arungga because he needed the help of his friend. Currently Haikal is working on a task from the lecturer to redeem his minus value and he relies on Arungga to complete the task.

" Rather than standing here, you better wait for Arungga inside Kal..," Arman said as he stepped inside the workshop.

Arman's remarks led Haikal to believe that Arman wasn't lying. Arungga was not there at the time.

" No Om, I'll go home" said Haikal.

" Why come home...?" ask Arman.

" I want to do Om's job. Intentionally ngajakin Arungga ngerjain task together let ga bete aja..," said Haikal with a smile.

" Oh that. Yes, ntar Om tell Arungga if he comes here.", said Arman.

" Ok Om, thank you. I went home, Om..," Haikal said as he started his bike.

" Yes, careful...!" arman is haikal.

Then Haikal walked down the highway with a feeling of annoyance. When he heard his phone ring, Haikal pulled over. He smiled when he saw Tantri's name on his phone screen.

" Yes Tan, why...?" haikal asked kindly.

" Where is Kal ?. Same Arungga ain't it now...?" ask Tantri from across the phone.

" Ck, what the hell Lo. So Lo called I just want nanyain Arungga...?" haikal said annoyedly.

" yes. Arungga's cell phone is not active. I want Lo both CS yes, so I think Lo knows where he is..," said Tantri relaxed.

" I don't know where Arungga is. Here I am again looking at him, ", Haikal said.

" Oh that..," said Tantri in a disappointed tone.

" Tantri..," call Haikal.

" Yes..," said Tantri.

" Lo really have a crush on Arungga huh...?" ask Haikal.

" yes. Why is it so rich...?" ask Tantri.

" Gapap. I was surprised to see a girl as beautiful as Lo want to chase the cute Arungga. Though there are good-natured men who until now are still faithful waiting for Lo..," said Haikal try his luck.

" Belody guy. Lo means it's Lo right...?" ask Tantri.

" yes. Tuh Lo tau..," said Haikal.

" I'm sorry Kal. I really love Arungga. But I didn't close myself off from the friend who wanted to get close" Tantri said with a meaningful smile.

Tantri's words made Haikal smile. He felt that Tantri was giving him a chance to reach his heart.

" So now I take Lo out, Lo ga object dong..," Haikal said expectantly.

" Come, who is afraid..," said Tantri enthusiastically.

" okay. We met at JJ mall at one o'clock this afternoon. How's Tan...?" ask Haikal.

" okay. I'm ready first Kal. Bye..," said Tantri at the end of her sentence.

Tantri's remarks made Haikal's feelings blissful. His disappointment due to failing to meet Arungga was lost somewhere.

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