Deepest Wound
BACK TO WORK
Ardi woke up and opened the car door.
"Son't you since when was it here?" My toot.
"I don't know what time it was, obviously before the dawn I was here."
"Why don't you knock on the door?"
"Nanggung, mending me just go to sleep. It doesn't feel good to wake you up with Om Wandy."
"Yes, let's go in. We'll have breakfast first," take me.
"I'm gonna wash my face first. Where's the bathroom?" Ask Brother Ardi.
I drove Brother Ardi to the front of the bathroom and then back to the dining table. Not long Brother Ardi came and I told Brother Ardi to sit down and pour tea for him. As I gave her the teacup, Brother Ardi suddenly held onto my arm.
"An...."
"Sister, don't fuck around. If later Om Wandy saw that we could be married," I said while releasing the hand of Brother Ardi.
"Can, it's good, instead" smiled Brother Ardi.
"What good? Brother is still in college," I said as I reoccupied my chair.
"So self-conscious, because I'm still in college and can't make money on my own."
"Sir.., dong already. That's not what I mean, you should be grateful to be able to continue your education. It's not like I'm the one who's gonna have to throw up looking for money" I'm upset.
"Yes, sorry. I haven't seen your face in a long time, so I miss you. Hehe...."
My HP rang, I looked directly at my phone screen. I was a bit hesitant when I wanted to receive the call that turned out from Bang Fauzan.
"Who?" Ask Brother Ardi.
"Friends" I replied briefly. "Wouldn't you like some more tea?"
"No, but I'm curious about your friend who seems to give up so much for calling you." Seen a look of suspicion on the face of Kak Ardi.
"Truly friend, Brother. I was also just able to be active, it was natural that they called me from earlier. But I'll answer it later, does Brother want me to cuekin?" I said reasoned. I don't know why I'm afraid, when I'm not having an affair.
Finally my plan to go with Om Wandy we paused because it was not good to leave Kak Ardi who is now back asleep on the living room sofa after breakfast this morning.
I also directly contacted Bang Fauzan.Ternyata Bang Fauzan just want to ask when I want to go home. I also said that I would update him later. After that I returned to the living room where Brother Ardi was asleep. I felt so sorry for him, only for the sake of being able to meet me he was willing to travel far enough at night.
Then I went to the kitchen, I wanted to make something for lunch but I was confused what to cook because my cooking skills were so lacking. I remember the area where my rent used to be, which sold a lot of dishes. Hurry up I go there.
"Assalamua'elaikum...."
"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. Son, Anita how are you?"
"Thank God be good, ma'am."
"Not seen for long, anywhere?"
"I moved to work, Mom. To the branch of the company whose place is far from this city," I replied. Then I ordered some dishes and the shop owner's mother immediately prepared my order.
For the six years I lived in this area, I had such a family relationship with the neighbors including the mother who owned the stall that every day served me. When the mother was still preparing my order, I took a moment to look at my rented house first. The house still looks empty, but I was surprised when there was a sales promotion board on display there.
I realized when someone called me. I immediately looked towards the voice.
"Sir, Ina."
"Let's stop by first, here."
My sister and I sit on the front porch bench of her house which feels very cool because in front of her house there are some very shady trees. Kak Ina also likes to plant various types of flowers until the house looks very cool.
Kak Ina's question is the same as the previous shop owner's mother who asked where I had been all this time.
"Working in a company is hard to take holidays, brother. Not to mention the distance of the workplace is very far," I said.
"Yes, Brother knows. When there's time don't forget to come by here again."
"Yes, Brother. Oiya, the house that I contracted for, now wants to sell, huh?"
"Yes, they said they're not coming back here anymore. So the house is sold afraid to get tenants who can not take care of it well," explained Kak Ina.
I really wanted to buy that house. Because that house also has many memories for me. But that's not possible, just work hasn't even been a year. My savings are far from enough.
I took my order and went back to Om Wandy's house. I saw that Ardi was awake and had taken a shower as well.
"Anita, where are you from?" Ask Brother Ardi.
"I'm out of buying side dishes, brother. I'll wait a minute," I said.
After preparing everything, I called Brother Ardi and Om Wandy to the dining table.
I still thought about the rented house. I don't know why I wouldn't want that house to fall into someone else's hands. There is a great feeling in my heart to have that house.
"Why not eat?" Ask Om Wandy.
"I'm not hungry, Om. You guys just eat." I left the dining table and headed to my room.
After lunch we chatted for a while until I finally got ready to go back to my workplace.
Ardi's sister drove me to the inn and I told her I was going home with my friend who was staying there. But I'm not saying that my friend is a boy or a girl, because Ardi didn't ask either. I deliberately told Bang Fauzan that there would be about 30 minutes to the inn, so that he would not wait for me in front. And I came 10 minutes early so he and Ardi didn't meet.
I don't have the heart for Brother Ardi if he will feel jealous and even think no-no. I don't want his mind to be disturbed.
I waved my hand at Brother Ardi who started running his car. After Kak Ardi's car was no longer visible I immediately called Bang Fauzan that I was waiting below.
Not long Bang Fauzan came and we immediately returned to my workplace. We arrived when it was dark. After driving me, Bang Fauzan did not return to the village because it was almost night and he must be tired too. He said he would sleep first in the place of one of his friends who is also an employee at the company where I work.
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