Because Apples
Spicy King
The door on the second floor was open. Out in casual clothes. There is no particular reason because it is every day the style of dress like that.
Passing with Alin, his younger sister on the stairs as she was about to descend.
“ Where are you going, Lin? Not being a school? “
“ To room, take LKS. I was told to go down with Mama! Breakfast, “
“ Yes. “
He then went down to the dining table. His parents are waiting.
“ Boiled! Oseng kangkung! “
“ Yes, spiel. Later to finish your sister, loh. “ said the mother, Dian Putri.
“ Where's Alan, Ma? “
Immediately Dita took a place in one of the chairs. A plate and a spoon become the second goal. Then he filled the white plate with a lot of rice. Almost filled the plate.
“ Have left first. Morning picket said. “ replied his father.
“ Twins kok ngeselin all, “
Not to forget about kale oseng and fried tofu as a side dish. Very homely.
However, Ilham Wijaya as the head of the family, has many assets. His company in the field of research and technology has grown rapidly in recent years.
It was almost bankrupt during the monetary crisis of ‘98. And rise again because of the encouragement of the family. Dare to take the decision to attract investors from abroad.
Maybe if it wasn't for his brilliant brain, he would have gone out of business. One more person who contributed to his life, Deny Prasetyo. Childhood friend and co-worker.
Very meritorious because he wants to give a loan to Ilham for capital. Until finally success as it is now.
“ You up to when you want to hang out, Nin? “ ask Dian.
“ Don't know. Two years away, “
“ How is there such a benchmark, brother? “ Alin who just returned, asked in wonder.
At that time Dita also stopped eating. He himself also does not know why peg time period for the next two years. He only wanted to teach Adam until he graduated.
Suddenly his cheeks blushed when consciously carrying Adam in his mind.
“ Hayo! Must be a guy, right?? “ guess the big brother.
“ What the heck! “
The married couple who were among them only laughed lightly. But also curious about the reason of the firstborn.
“ That's her face to that red!! Right?? “ Alin goda.
“ Noisy!! “
“ What do you like there, Brother? Or does he like you? “ ask Ilham.
Since breaking up with her ex-boyfriend, Dita no longer looks close to someone. That's why his parents were a little surprised when they heard he liked someone. Although not out loud.
“ Who? Teacher or student? “ it was the mother's turn to ask questions.
“ Mama what the hell! “
“ Uda ah! I leave first. “ continued Dita annoyed.
“ Well, Brother! I haven't had breakfast yet! Waitdong! “
“ I'm left by Alan!! “ continue Alin.
“ Ogah, Brother is late. You are also old. Assalamualaikum! “
While Dian was still chuckling, “ Yes, wa’alaikumsalam. Be carefull! “
The campus is not too far from home. It only takes 10 minutes to drive a car to get there.
Reason says it's too late. Dita just don't want to be more embarrassed if you continue to eat breakfast.
In silence he thought. About the strange attitude of Adam the last few days. As if annoyed with him.
His mind was split when his phone vibrated lightly.
The beautiful girl's forehead frowned in wonder at the name of the sender of the message. Stop for a moment to reply to that message. And not long after, the phone rang long. There's an incoming call.
“ Hello. Assalamualaikum, tumben you call. What's up, Dine? “
“ Wa’alaikumsalam. Brother, can you ask for help? “ Nadine says on end.
“ Ask what's up? “
“ Brother again where? “
“ Just arrived at the campus, why? “ Taken out of his car.
“ No free hours today? “
“ Bentar, I see first. “
Five seconds later Dita connect his words, “ Hours three I have time. “
“ Temenin me yes, Brother? “
“ Temenin to where? The cake is so important! “ god.
“ Dih, if I say the reason must be more splashy Brother! “
Dita laughs. His feet moved towards the canteen. I mean continue the breakfast.
“ What is the reason? “
“ Adam's next month's birthday. I'd like to buy him a present. “
Dita speechless. Pause for a moment of conversation to see the calendar on the phone.
Justright. Today is exactly a month before Adam's birthday.
“ How now? Brother's more excited, right? “
Dita gelagapan's. Nadine had no idea that was happening.
“ You what the hell?! “
At the end of the connection, Nadine chuckled. He guessed that Dita's face was already flushed. That’s true.
“ So how? Can, right? “
“ I-iya, can do. Should it be tonight, huh? “
“ Not really. I can also sometime. A Little Brother. “
“ Okay, a week before how? Not anything? “
“ Yes, nothing. “
“ Yes? What else do you want? “
“ That's doang anyway. Yes, if it's time to tell me, brother! “
“ Yes. “
Put the phone back in a sling bag. And sit at one of the tables in the cafeteria.
***
There is no specific agenda that Adam is planning today. Moreover, the students were sent home early because of the teacher meeting. So now he has no activity.
At first, he would wash all his dirty clothes. Spend at least up to Azan Zuhur.
Want it like that. But the truth is, it ended sooner. Long before azan. Even on the roof of the building is still not too hot. Understandably, it's still ten in the morning. And he just finished drying the last shirt.
“ Unplug me, O Allah! “
He put the basket of clothes next to him. Sit in a chair that is available there. Lifting a flame to ignite a cigarette.
Ten minutes more he was enjoying the bad air of this city. It's bad still plus cigarette smoke. In the last puff he took the basket, returned to his apartment.
“ Cook aja, times yes. “ murmur.
Chicken soup is an option. Coincidentally there is still chicken leftover that he has not been able to cook.
Still with his gray pants, Adam began concocting various spices. Nothing escaped the sharp knife in his hand. One by one, get into the pot. Until the last he put chicken and a little salt.
Along with that, the rice he had previously cooked was ripe. Boil as soon as the lid of the rice cooker is opened.
Adam heard the cell phone ringing. He passed into the living room intending to check.
“ Hello, whatan? “
At the end of the line is Leon.
“ I otw get there. “
“ Yoi. Buy laundry soap dong, Pung! I just finished, “
“ Which is what? “
Adam back in the kitchen, “ Five kilos. “
Back sprinkle a little salt because it is still less salty. His tongue tasted, and nodded once. Then back to the family room.
He almost fell asleep if he did not remember anything he cooked.
He rushed to the kitchen. And it turns out it's nothing. Still not ripe.
Adam looked towards the door that opened from the outside. Return to focus on cutting tomatoes for sambal when you know who is coming.
“ Put it on the table, Pung. “
“ See who I brought!! “
He immediately looked back.
“ Dita? “
While the called one smiled sweetly, “ Hi!! “
I don't know why he suddenly cengo. Confused by the arrival of the girl.
“ What are you doing, Dam? “
Dita walked closer.
“ Can cook? “
Frown lines imprinted on Adam's forehead because of that sentence, “ You mocked? “
Dita chuckles, “ Who said? I'm just her, “
Adam just grunted in annoyance.
“ Oi, dating mulu!! It's hungry! Napa's hunting! “ Leon yelling from the front.
“ Do you want to eat raw chicken?! “
“ Um, how can I help you? “ ask Dita offer.
“ Can cook? “
It was obvious that the girl's eyes were shining in disbelief. Understand that he was being taunted back.
“ Really ngeselin! “
Turn Adam who laughs lightly, “ Help make sambal aja. Stay ngulek it, “
While poking, Dita tried to observe the entire room. A small, simple space that is far from luxurious. This was the first time he had visited Adam's house.
“ Oi, even dumbass! Take the plate, eat first. “ Adam already walked into the family room.
It cannot be said to be breakfast at this time as it was already eleven. The clink of plates and spoons collided with the laughter of the three humans there. Steam rice while occasionally chattering.
“ Where did you meet? “
Leon and Dita looked at each other.
“ I taught you, Dam. Go to your house after school. “
“ Want to come together, the question even went home first. “ continued Dita.
“ Keep doi even intercept me. Ask to be brought here. “
Dita chuckles. But I don't want to reply.
“ After this I want to go home, Dam. “
“ Lah, go home! No one is banned. Usually also go home directly, “
“ Lo work? “
Adam nodded with his mouth full.
“ Lo seriusan do not want to join? “ ask Leon.
Adam sighed, “ It's been three years that you nanyain was mute, Pung!! Bored me, “
Alternately Dita looked at the two young men in front of her, “ Excuse me! What merge is it? “
“ Volleyball club, Brother. I used to offer Adam. “
No more conversations. Dita can already guess the reason why Adam rejected it.
Maybe if the circumstances are different, Adam and Leon have strengthened Vobgard from the third grade Junior High.
“ Btw is really spicy, Dam!! “ said Dita malakan.
“ The name is sambal yes definitely spicy, “ reply Leon cuek.
“ Gini doang spicy. This is good for our relationship, “ Adam replied ambiguously.
Unfortunately Dita did not understand. He was busy pouring water into the glass.
“ How many chili did you wear?? “ ask Dita splashy.
“ Most 20. “
“ Crazy!! “
Adam raises shoulders, “ I’m the king of spicy. “
