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Not satisfied to feel the peace of the village atmosphere, I have to return to life with the hustle and bustle of the city. I applied for practical work at one of the public accounting firms in Jakarta. The goal, of course, is to be able to meet mother every day. Although actually living in Jakarta is not so in accordance with my wishes, but being able to be with my mother every day makes me ignore the feeling of not being at home in a city with high levels of air pollution.

My mother's condition stabilized after her first surgery. I did not have time to accompany during the operation process, because it coincided with my KKN schedule three months ago. Although the condition of the mother seems to have started to improve, still I am still worried. Mothers of the type who cannot sit still, while post-operative care, are required to rest a lot. But my misgivings were broken when he saw for himself, he was able to adjust his condition, not too forced himself as before.

"Assalamualaikum, Ma!" I found this afternoon the mother was busy watering the flowers in the courtyard of the maktuo house. It looks just as fresh as the flowers it is watered. Dressing the robe with a gray taupe color, adds to the beauty of the mother this afternoon. After the operation, the mother began to close her aura. The aura of beauty was more and more radiating from her face.

"Waalaikum, greetings. Uh, tumben home still no sun?" welcome mother chuckles lightly.

I usually go home at night. Since today there weren't too many audits done, I was able to get home sooner.

"My work's all done, so I'm given permission to go home quickly." I kissed the back of my mother's hand.

"Yes, take a shower. I'm a big coy mother's son."

"Eh, Run is back? Incidentally, it's going to be a night!" Vienna was about to climb the stairs when I just entered.

"Where?"

"Most to Cokes. I was invited by a friend too, but I was groggy too if the road was two," he said as he stepped up.

"New shit, huh?" I teased Vienna who looked blushed.

"He-he yes .. but don't tell me mama first," she said in a voice, pulling my hand, half dragging to her room.

"I know this guy at the hospital, he's the son of a patient in the VIP room where I'm on duty. Almost every day met, sometimes several times lunch together in the hospital canteen .. well since his mother was no longer treated, he so often chatted me." Vienna immediately nyerocos when we were in the room. So excited to tell the figure of the guy.

"Later to be a mosquito repellent, dong!" my protest.

"Take Beni's sister, yuk!

"No, no, deh. I'm not good."

"That's okay, Beni sister often asks you, tuh." Vienna smiles seductively.

Although my relationship with Arjun has ended, but I still feel unable to accept the presence of another heart, replacing Arjun.

"You're still the same Arjun, aren't you?" vienna asked to see me not responding to her teasing.

"Yes, it's not." I smiled bitterly. "Yes already, if indeed you want to talk Beni, nothing. Rather than me being a mosquito repellent," I said forcing a smile.

I should be able to release Arjun. There's no point in me curbing her figure in my wishful thinking. It's time to let go of what I can't handle to escape.

****

After the magrib, Dendi, the guy who was approaching Vienna came to pick up. Guys with a simple look. Thick-bodied with glasses that frame his eyes, making his appearance look unpretentious.

He was a little nervous when faced with a motto that asked various questions like an investigator. Nevertheless, Maktuo still allowed us to go out, after hearing a satisfactory answer from Dendi.

"I'll take Vienna first, Auntie." Dendi pamit saluted the makuo and kissed the back of her hand respectfully.

"Don't go home at night, yeah!" Maktuo patted the back of Dendi's hand.

****

The street in front of the Vienna alley was quite congested when we left the Tebet area. But the traffic jam was not so cruel tonight, still providing an opportunity for the city car driven by Dendi to move slowly.

Luckily Dendi understood the small streets to avoid congestion, so it did not take long to reach the place we were headed.

Arriving at the Mall, our first destination was a place to eat. The restaurant that serves the menu of Sakura–Japanese country cuisine, became an option for dinner this time.

Just now that I was shaking my body about to enjoy the bowl of beef curry udon I ordered, the gentle clap shocked me. Look up, look at the owner of the hand. A warm smile caught my netraku. A smile that had rattled the strings some time ago.

"Long time no see, Neng geulis," she reached out.

"Hi, Brother Ben! How are you?" welcome I can't hide the joy of seeing that smile.

"Well, Neng .. bentar," he said, then greeted Vienna and Dendi.

"Let's have a casual conversation." Vienna gives reasons

"God, just tell me you don't want to be disturbed!" my protest.

"Ha-ha, you know what?" his snickering was slow, shifting his tray to the empty next table.

My eyes turned to look at the tall figure of Kak Beni who looked striking at the food ordering counter. The light gray slim fit shirt he wore, printed his dense arm muscles. The wide shoulder field makes his body look very athletic.

Honestly, at this time the presence of Beni slightly shifted the sadness in my heart about the breakdown of my relationship with Arjun. The charm of adult men is inevitable. He sat back in front of me with both hands carrying a tray of food.

"Just got home from work, brother?" I started the conversation as soon as he just sat down.

"Yes .. does it seem that your mood is good? Ha-ha," her deck furrowed its brows.

"Yes, you could say so," I blushed.

The conversation with Beni Kak just flowed without feeling shy as at the beginning of the introduction.

"Run, go home yuk!" Vienna poked my shoulder.

"Eh, what time is it?" glancing at the clock on the wrist. Two hours passed without feeling.

For the first time in months I was able to chat carelessly with others. My heart feels so light.

"Runa let me be just the same, Win," asked Kak Beni when he arrived at the parking lot.

"Eh, so split up?" Vienna is a bit confused.

"Lumayan right, it's a lot longer creep time." A wide grin adorned his row of neat teeth.

"Huu, say it yourself also want to pedekate." Vienna countered Beni's temptation. "Well, I'll see you in front of the house." Vienna waved her hand, walking towards Dendi who had been waiting beside her car.

***

"How's your guy doing?" asked Beni without taking her eyes off the streets.

"It's broken up" I said slowly.

"Eh?" He looked away, looking at me with a shocked face. "Can't you?"

"It turns out our tribe is the same." I then explained the rules prohibiting marriage with the same tribe to Beni Brother as told me by maktuo.

"So, your guy's a Padang guy too?"

I nodded quickly. As quickly as the pain that returned present.

"I can already present myself as a substitute, dong?" ask her in a low tone.

"Huh?" I looked up to look for the seriousness of his eyes, for what he had just said.

"As I told you before .. If you break up, I'll come forward as a replacement." The light of the street lights illuminated his face, and I saw earnestness in his eyes.

"Ha-ha! Even if I accept Brother Beni now, isn't it impressed to just be a runaway?" I heard the words he just said.

"No problem, so a place of escape that will give you comfort, long time will also be dear. Yeah, no?" he said with a smile, still looking straight ahead.

"Ah already! Heart business don't be a joke!"

"Eh! Who's joking, I'm serious" he said steadily. "Is it because the place doesn't fit, so make you unsure?" glimpsed.

"It's not because of the place, but the way Brother Ben expresses it is too casual, so I take it as a joke," I said quietly, but I'm sure it's quite audible to him.

"Ha-ha, precisely because while driving, I can look relaxed. If I focus on talking, I won't be able to be this relaxed." Beni sister restores her hair, visible sparkle of sweat seeping down on her forehead.

Is it possible that I can make Brother Beni a cure for heartbreak and a place of escape? Wouldn't it be too cruel if I did something like that? I don't have much experience in relationships like this. My relationship with Arjun was my first, but it had to be broken before I felt the sweetness of loving each other. As Beni was serious about his words, it shouldn't be difficult for me to treat this pain.