Between Love and Traditional Java

Back to Work

I haven't worked for almost five days. My coordinator always asks me when I'm back. Because of Ramadan, I should not be allowed to leave. The store is very crowded and needs additional energy to take care of it. But an exception for me because of illness.

That afternoon I told my mother to take me to the central store. It might be thirty minutes. I plan to join the freight car that the next day will deliver the order to the city of Blitar.

Not much has changed from the central store even though the moon has always changed. Busy activities every day have become commonplace. Nofia who still sucks is also a sight of not sucking the heart in the eyes of new children and some other seniors. Usually every month I take a vacation, I will stop by here, but the last three months I have not had time.

"Where long time not here," said Umi who saw me in front of the main house door.

I walked into the living room and then through the family room. Umi is gathering with her first son and grandson whom she is very proud of. Then I touched everything. After a little chat, I went to the upstairs room where the employee dormitory was located.

"Hi" I greet the children who are resting. They greeted me with a smile. The plan is to stay tonight and tomorrow morning come to Blitar with Mr. Rifai.

Lots of new kids here, too. After talking and getting acquainted with some new names. I know one name. Rina, who turns out she is Ulya's niece.

"Rina," someone thrust out his hand.

"Dyana," I greeted him with a smile as well.

"Where are you from the branch, brother?" Lina wanted to know.

"From Blitar, yesterday I got sick so leave," while explaining to Rina, Nofia entered the room. All the children were silent. As if everyone was afraid of Nofia.

"Cihh .. Still he's a shitty guy here." I sat in.

"Cepet down to eat, after that go to the east barn, there's new stuff coming." Nofia ruled decisively, then she went down the stairs. He also looked at me as if I had to obey his orders.

He doesn't seem to like me at all. I'm not wrong here. If Dawn doesn't like it, it's not my fault either. Blame only yourself unattractive in the eyes of Dawn, because your nature likes to doctrine people. Hufft.

All in a hurry wanted to flash down the stairs. They are afraid of Nofia, not afraid anyway, maybe more want to avoid a dispute because they know if Nofia is good at looking for face in front of Umi.

"So down yuk," Rina asked me. Along the corridor he told me a lot of stories. It turned out that he was a fun person, different from Ulya who did not like me.

"I doain deh, hopefully you can be moved to Blitar, later so I can meet me," I patted Rina's shoulder.

"Aamiin, sister, this is a big bete with Nofia." Lina complained.

"Yes, be patient, yuk temen-temen are waiting," I took his hand to the soup kitchen.

It feels like I haven't tasted Mak Ni's cooking for a long time, my call to cooks who have worked here for years. The general kitchen atmosphere is always pleasant, but because Nofia is between us it becomes boring.

All quiet and focused on the food, usually I used to be with some other friends always just joking and chatting. I took my favorite kale chili and fried chicken.

"Well, be very sensitive mak, cook my favorite kale sauce, I happen to fit nginep,"

"So Uje asked for the masakin," Mak Ni grinned. I remembered, I had met Uje during recreation in Stone Town.

Footsteps crept from the corridor to the kitchen. I looked because I heard it. And my eyes found the approaching Uje. From far away he smiled at me.

"It was only here that the man lived a long life" Mak Ni teased Uje who had just arrived in the kitchen.

"Haha, tell me why," Uje guessed while looking at me jail.

"That's a loh, Dyana said tumben cook kale chili, Mak tell you that you like to eat it too," Mak Ni explained.

"Yes, let alone Mak's cooking, sedeeep.." I gave a thumbs up.

Nofia who saw me joking cheerfully tried to ruin the atmosphere.

"That's finished fast to the east barn."

I finished my meal casually, I didn't touch Nofia. I'm just here, anyway. If I want to help, I will.

"You're the same as me going to the east barn, I'll eat first" Uje offered.

"May as well," I sipped my drink.

Uje picked up his rice and sat down next to mak Ni who was cutting a carrot. I washed my plate and helped mak Ni a little while waiting for Uje.

Half an hour passed, Uje had fed her last rice, then we headed for the east barn.

"mak departs yes," Uje said goodbye to mak Ni while taking the bakwan. He likes to act.

"Thank you for your kale, mak" I said giving two thumbs in front of him.

"We ride the bike, let's ride it," Uje offered while occupying the modified red beat motorcycle seat.

I followed him and sat in the back seat. Along the way we joked. Uje turned out to be very jail, he put on a fast motorbike and sudden brakes because the green light had turned red.

***

Not far from the red light, there is a new cafe that is opening. Caffe classic with an instagramable contemporary menu. Many interesting photo spots and menus that spoil the tongue of visitors. A relaxing impression emanates from the simple but eye-catching decor. Emitting a young soul, a recommended place to hang out.

Just drinking milk tea or coffee while chatting with friends and family, this cafe is one of the fun choices. Wooden chairs lined up combined with paintings and quotes on bamboo pigoras, as well as irregularly shaped tables, there are triangles, there are trapezoids, and several other models, different from usual. The unique Kaffe that became the latest breakthrough blends art and aesthetics. Food and drinks that taste. It is very convenient to relax the mind and satiate the starving stomach. A completely different concept, plus dim lights and warmly welcoming lanterns. Romantic ambience.

Andi and Dicko who knew the opening of the new cafe, swiftly planned to try the menu. That afternoon, he was riding his motorcycle with his girlfriend out of town. Double date celebrates the weekend.

Andi who looked out the window, unexpectedly saw Dyana who was embracing the waist Uje because she wanted to fall, the balance of her body was out of control since her motor stopped suddenly.

"Eh. It's not that Dyana is," Andi patted Dicko on the back.

"Where the hell?" Dicko dyed looking.

"Noh, in sono noh," Andi brandished her index finger furiously.

"Well, no, it's as easy as it's to forget Danial," Dicko took his phone and turned on his camera. Focus on her best friend's boyfriend.

"They're really breaking up, huh?" Andi muttered foolishly while scratching his head which was not itchy.

"Well ah," Dicko astonished.

"Don't Danial want to fight?" so Dicko thought again.

Because Andi and Dicko do not know the continuation of Danial and Dyana relationship.