Destiny of the Village Girl

Future

That morning Leony was still at Adam's parents' house. The two of them were sitting quietly near the fish pond with drinks and snacks.

Occasionally seen Mr. Yadi, gardeners passing by watering plants and sweeping. Leony was a bit awkward because Mr. Yadi was always friendly and slightly bent his body when passing in front of the two of them.

"So, you have a company?" leony asked Adam.

"Yes, the company in the culinary field" said Adam while sucking his drink.

"It looks like your company is very advanced mas."

"Well, that's how. Anita's mother and sister always take care of her."

"So you didn't help your mom and sister?"

"I'm not interested, I'd rather work alone according to my hobby," he said, taking a snack in front of him, "so, what about your development project?"

"It hasn't started yet, let the workers rest first. Their asses if the hard work continues."

"Where do you owe to Mbak Ningsih?"

"I've paid half of my gold, there's still half of my debt as well as Ningsih." Leony took a deep breath, "may I be able to pay off all my debts as soon as possible."

"Yes, the sooner the better."

That day they spent time relaxing. Adam didn't have to worry about leaving his fish pond because he also paid a worker.

Almost all day they relax in the park, they also take Adam's father for a walk around the house in a wheelchair.

Adam told me all about his family, including his mother's stubbornness. Her mother hasn't taken care of her father since she fell ill a year ago. Didn't even want to sleep in the room with her dad for a few months.

So, even though he's sick. His father tried to be alone if he wanted to go to the bathroom, or do other things while he could. His father's special assistant was not at home all day, when he had done his job he immediately went home. He only bathed his father, fed and sometimes took a walk in a wheelchair in the morning.

His mother who was very strong and stubborn made anyone dare not oppose him. Her sister, Anita. Ever since she married her husband, her financial situation had deteriorated. While he is used to living luxury, making him willing to work every day leaving children to earn more income.

Anita's children were taken care of by her husband. Although her husband often asked her to stop working, Anita did not heed him. She even went back to scolding her husband for his inadequate income. Moreover, Anita's luxurious lifestyle, her husband will not be able to comply with all her requests.

Her stranded children are also often late to be picked up from school. Until one day, her son was a kidnap victim. Luckily the police were able to quickly find the whereabouts of his son who was almost the subject of child trafficking.

Her husband was very angry at that time, because Anita who was busy working forgot the time to pick up her son. Until now, their household did not run smoothly according to their finances, more frequent fights and several times her husband beat Anita.

Such was the state of Adam's family, although others saw them as wealthy. But they are poor in happiness. They have money to have fun, but they don't have time to hang out with the little family they have.

Adam told her outpouring of heart with a sad expression. Sometimes he takes a long breath. He is a sensitive and loving person. Seeing his father's condition now makes Adam's grief increasing. Before his father fell ill, only his father was understanding to his son and daughter-in-law, especially to his grandchildren. Now, this luxurious house is dead, along with the father who can no longer do anything. Even just communicating is difficult.

All day they talked about their lives. So did Leony and about him plastic surgery. Leony also showed me a picture of him before the surgery.

For Adam, the old Leony and the present are both beautiful. And that beauty emanated from the heart that came down to the eyes and the words. Adam admired Leony so much, and so did Leony. After almost a day of chatting, Leony took Adam back to the village worried about leaving home for too long. Finally Adam drove Leony to the village, then back to the city because he had to do something important.

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Nurin was shopping in a large store near Leony's residence, because there was a large and well-equipped store. She buys baby supplies for Arif such as diapers, milk and biscuits. There Nurin meets Leony again.

"What shopping?" greet Leony first.

"Buy diapers with biscuits for Arif, what do you buy?"

"I bought soap and snacks" he said, showing off his shopping cart.

"How much do you do it yourself?"

"Yes, Fira looked at Zahra again, so I was alone."

That day they chatted casually and went home to each other.

Nurin is playing with Arif who is getting funnier. He also called Nita using a video call. Nurin played with Arif all day. Arif who plays inside the train looks very active.

His grandmother showed up with a bowl of porridge, then fed him. His thick body due to strong eating makes his cheeks pop, anyone who sees him will be anxious.

Now Nurin must say goodbye to go home to her parents. Before leaving he kissed Arif, then said goodbye. Nurin took the key and turned it on. Suddenly Arif caught up with Nurin, and drove off in her baby carriage. He screams at Nurin and the train almost falls on a steep terrace. Fortunately Nurin and her grandmother managed to catch Arif and his train. Arif only let out a happy expression as Nurin caught him.

"Masyaallah le (call for a Javanese boy), make your father surprised you," said Nurin smiled and hugged Arif.

"Just been left for a while has made your grandmother hangers" said the grandmother pinching her grandson's nose slowly.

Her grandmother holding Arif distracts her so Nurin can leave. Then Nurin could leave quietly.

Along the way, he only pondered about his future which was now unclear. Her marriage has run out, but the attachment between them is still there, namely the affection for Arif. He could only hope that someday he would find a woman who truly loved him sincerely, accept his humble little family and accept his past. When that time comes, he will never let go of the woman, he thought.