Flowers for Zara
Chpts. 8 - The Past
Leona understood how her mother felt, which made her hate Ara that way. But Leona's heart and common sense say that Ara is innocent. He hoped that one day his mother could forgive Ara's mother as well as Ara, so that she could receive Ara.
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Flashback, 17 years ago.
Mahendra Gunawan, Casandra and Winingsih have been best friends since High School. Ningsih was born into an underprivileged family, she lived with her Father and Grandmother, while her mother had died since she was born. He was able to attend school with the help of scholarships, because Ningsih was a smart student at that time. For his daily life he sells cakes around the village after school. Unlike Hendra and Sandra who are well-off. But their differences in social status did not prevent them from making friends.
Actually since Hendra High School had liked Ningsih his best friend, but because he did not want to ruin their friendship finally he just harbored his feelings. He plans after graduating High School later, he will find a good job and will immediately apply for Ningsih. But fate says otherwise, it turns out that both Hendra's parents and Sandra's parents have betrothed them. And their marriage had been set a few months after their graduation.
Ningsih who does not know about Hendra's feelings for him is very happy to hear that his two friends are getting married. But not with Hendra, although he was eager to run away and cancel the marriage but he was powerless against the request of his parents. Eventually they got married, after they moved to the town of J, and left Ningsih his best friend in the village.
3 Years passed after the departure of his two friends. A lot happened to Ningsih's life, a year ago her father died. Makes him have to work harder to finance his life and his elderly and sickly grandmother. Because it was very difficult to find work in the village, he finally went to J City to wander and find work. Whether good luck is on Ningsih's side or not, upon arrival there he accidentally met his best friend Hendra.
“Ningsih!”. Shouted Hendra from his car, Ningsih was walking on the side of the road, aimless because he had just arrived in the city of J.
“You Winingsih right!” Ask Hendra again. Ningsih looked over with a astonished face, how could he have just arrived in this city but someone recognized him. While remembering he noticed the face and appearance of Hendra who was currently standing before him. The man looked very neat like an official and handsome. Typical of rich people.it is impossible for such a person to recognize me, lest he be a bad person, inner Ningsih. He held his bag tightly and slowly retreated to leave the man.
Not yet he moved from where he stood, Hendra immediately grasped tightly Ningsih's hand.
“Don't be afraid, I'm not a bad guy. I'm Mahendra, did you forget?”. Bright Hendra while watching Ningsih who still looks confused.
“Mahendra? Mahendra Gunawan you mean?” Tanya hesitantly.
“Yes, your best friend used to be in the village xxx. She is now married to Casandra. Now do you remember?”. Said Hendra again trying to convince Ningsih.
“Iya now I remember”. While paying attention to the appearance of Hendra again. “wah now you have become like an official, I did not recognize you earlier”. Ningsih said innocently, Hendra chuckled.
“You could have, this is thanks to my hard work over these three years. By the way, what are you doing in town? Is there anything you came to?”.
“hhmm.”. Ningsih seemed to be thinking of finding a good reason, he was confused how to explain to his friend.
“you've eaten?”. Ningsih shook her head “Alright, then we can have a meal first, while later you tell me yes, let's go to”. Take Hendra and open the car door. Ningsih advanced slowly, it felt like he was reluctant to enter the luxury car.
On the way he simply fell silent while continuing to speak inwardly.
Very good luck this friend of mine, after he married he could be as successful. As for me, I haven't had any work to date. Hopefully in this city I can also be successful like Hendra. Inner Ningsih.
Not far from where he met earlier, arrived at a restaurant that was quite large and luxurious for Ningsih.
“Order, you can eat anything you want”. Hendra said kindly. Ningsih was confused to see a list of menus that were relatively expensive.
“I white water course”. Answer's short.
“Why only water ? I ordered ya”. Sahut Hendra waved his hand calling the waiter.
“Neither Ndra”.
“Ngak papa, don't hesitate. Your journey is quite far, you must be hungry. Well while waiting for the order to come, try to tell me your arrival in this city for what?”. Ask Hendra who is curious.
“News only, I have plenty of time for you”.
“In short I went to this town to find a job, because my dad died a year ago. And grandma is sickly, I need a big fee for the cost of treatment. So inevitably I have to go to the city to find a job that earns enough for my living expenses and take care of granny”. Ningsih.
“Sorry yes, I don't know if uncle is no more. I'm so sorry. What about grandma? You left it in the village?”.
“For the time being grandma lives with aunt, sister mom. After I get a job and a place to stay here, I will bring my grandmother here”. Ningsih Bright.
“Hhhmm.” Hendra seemed to be thinking.
“How about you work in my office just”. Hendra said enthusiastically.
“What ? but I don't have any skills”. Ningsih's a little lethargic.
“No papa, if you want to work from below. While later I help you learn, so that you can become an office staff. How ?”.
Ningsih's eyes seemed glazed over, he had not expected to find a helper in this city. The helper is none other than his own friend.
“No papa, work whatever I want. Thank you, thank you so much for helping me. Say it happily.
How can I not help you Ningsih, I will not have the heart to see the woman I once loved her life suffer like this. If only at that time I could have been more courageous to refuse the match, at this time we can be together, and you do not need to experience this kind of suffering. Inner Hendra.
“Then, eat first. Later I will take you to my house first, there is Sandra, you can stay a few days until later you get a place to stay”.
“But I don't feel good. We just met, and you've been so nice Hendra. I don't want to be said to be using your kindness”. Ningsih.
“Do not like that, we are friends. Besides, my wife is also your best friend, right, will not tone bad thoughts to you. Calm down”. Hendra tried to convince Ningsih.
Ningsih agreed. After eating, Hendra drove his car home. They entered the elite high-end housing complex. There seems to be security at the gate guarding.
Well, he lives in an expensive complex like this. He seems to have been very successful after marriage. I'm so happy for you, Hendra, my best friend. Now you have succeeded. Inner Ningsih while smiling.
Arriving at home, there is Sandra and a little girl, whose age is about 3 years welcome the arrival of Hendra.
“Papaaa”. Shouted the boy as he spread both his hands. Then greeted Hendra who immediately hugged and held the child.
“Halo pretty papa boy”. Ask the little angel.
“papa who's aunt?” He asked while pointing at Ningsih.
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