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Hestama's Memory.

Bab7

Mr. Karso did not ask Kinasih much directly. He let first Kinasih to be in a stable position.

Because at this time Ayuning is sweeping is not good to talk to people who are working, let alone not in a sitting position, moreover Kinasih like being messed with his mind.

Mr. Karso was enjoying coffee and dishes that had been prepared by Kinasih, while he thought how if later what was thought to be true. That Mr Karso already has a hunch is this about Maruta and his family?

Mr. Karso thought, the real Maruta family will not stay silent to look for his whereabouts. Which family will remain silent when family members are missing, there has been no evidence of whether the body or news is certain.

Therefore, Mr. Karso suspected Kinasih silence because he had received the news, especially Mr. Kardi heard when he was still in the room, Deswita came in such a hurry maybe the news from Deswita.

Maruta came from the front, after finishing work on the terrace.

“Maruta,” greet Mr. Karso.

“Iya Sir,” Maruta standing near Pak Karso waiting for what his orders.

“Wash hands first, we enjoy this dish together,” said Mr. Karso.

Maruta according to what his father-in-law said. He washed his hands and returned to the seat near Mr. Karso. Maruta did not have time to pay attention to the Kinasih gelagat that swept uninspiredly.

Mr. Karso made a small talk first about his cake efforts with Kinasih, about his future plans after marriage and Maruta's health development, especially about his memory. Is there a bright spot to remember his past.

Maruta explained anything that became a question Mr. Karso. His health has been fine so far. For future plans, Maruta actually wants to be independent. It's just confused with Mr. Karso who lives only with his sister Kinasih.

Kinasih does have a sister, only it is rarely told because he came home only on vacation. His sister Kinasih lives with his aunt in town for school. 

Then about Maruta's memory he felt that there had been no significant change, most things about some names that seemed familiar.

“Bapak is happy to hear that, all of them are not in trouble. So, what name always seems to be the cleanest in your memory? Someone's name?”

“Entah Sir, this is either someone's name, or like the name of a company, group, or community. But this name is like so has influence.”

“Can you name her?” pinta Pak Karso, curious.

Maruta was silent for a moment, he recalled what often crossed his mind. His eyes closed while his hands were holding the still warm tea glass.

“Hastama?” ask Mr. Karso back.

Maruta nodded, the name as if a label that is so meaningful, whether for a company, a big name or what, but Maruta's tongue always felt like saying it. Or feel it's part of his life.

The moment the name flashed, his tongue never felt foreign to utter even, his heart felt really close to that name.

“So well have been grateful there is a sign that you have developed. Don't be forced,” said Mr. Karso back.

Maruta nodded with the advice of his father-in-law.

Swinging that has been done sweeping then washing hands. Mr. Karso called him to sit down together.

Now Ayuning has sat down with her father and husband, she also enjoys her dishes mumpung relaxing day, not selling. They use their time to gather families, this is something that is rarely done.

Usually early in the morning Ayuning and Maruta are busy with cakes, while Pak Karso is busy with fish ponds and gardens, if noon Pak Karso will travel around the village to carry out his dedication as the head of RT.

“Love, can you tell me, Father, why are you? Do not lie to yourself or us,” said Mr. Karso fishing chat.

Kinasih looked at his father then at Maruta.

 Maruta just realized that Kinasih is not okay, seen from the look of his eyes so withered, not excited.

Maruta moved from his seat, he moved to sit next to Kinasih. He rubbed his wife's back, to encourage her to be okay.

“What's up? Honestly, if we do not talk, we cannot help what is your burden,” said Maruta.

Ayuning was still confused as to where to start. Ayuning doesn't want to be selfish either, but if he doesn't say it means curbing Maruta's right to know his past. Then if you say, then his feelings will be threatened for heartbreak, the possibility of Maruta will leave.

With a heavy heart Ayuning decided to just say it. The next thing, it's up to later. Ayuning was sure, the thing that happened was indeed the time.

 

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