Little Miss

Part 16 Heart Choices

Please advise and criticize....

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The sound of fingers colliding with the keyboard was heard throughout the office room. Ave seriously listened to the explanation of accounting bookkeeping taught by Salim. Once he asked impatiently Salim explained. Next to them was Eyang Yaya who was reading a newspaper. Sometimes stealing hear the conversation of two people.

"Cah Ayu, afternoon iki ojo lali ngukur kebaya karo Uti lan your mother," interrupted Eyang Yaya while they were studying. [Cah Ayu, this afternoon do not forget to measure kebaya with your Grandma and Mother ]

"Yes Eyang." Ave answered politely.

"Salim, kowe karo eyang ning omah ae. Iku affair wong wadon ojo melu-melu," interrupted Eyang Yaya again. [Salim, we and Eyang at home only. It's a woman's business ]

"Okay Eyang Yaya" said Salim politely.

"Cah Ayu, eling yo. You sing jenenge Dimas iku ojo often calls you. Kupinge eyang loro ben bengi Dimas iku phone ae." Eyang Yaya showed his dislike to Dimas who was considered disrespectful. [Cah Ayu, Remember yes. Your friend whose name is Dimas don't call often. Eyang's ears hurt every night the phone kept ]

Ave couldn't answer. He was upset every night his phone rang asking Ave. Dimas was still chasing him when Ave did not like him. Basic Dimas would not give up.

"Eyang arep mulih sek." Eyang Yaya immediately got up from his couch and held his wooden stick to help him walk.

"Let Salim anter, Eyang."

"No need. Kowe karo Cah Ayu sinau. Sing pinter." Eyang Yaya pamit and ushered Pakde Malik.

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Ave's Pov

Eyang Yaya has returned home. I should be happy because there's nothing more chatty, but I'm lonely in the office. Here there are only fifteen other people in the city where Dad's company has many employees. They each have their own role. For a time, I was just helping to check the items to be sent to the city. Signing when Dad's not in the office.

Although Eyang has an old mind, but he still allows his children or grandchildren to manage the family business. Only Mbakyu Raras does not want to work. My mother this one is better to be a housewife just like Mom and Eyang Uti. He thinks the business is confusing. At first I agreed with Ms. Raras, but I do not want to if later married only to be a housewife. That's not my type.

"Ave banging again?" Suddenly I dropped the pen as Salim held my shoulder.

"Shock to know, Lim." I scolded her.

"Sorry Salim." He looked at me with his shady eyes.

This is what I can't switch. The black eyes made me feel comfortable.

"It's okay. What's the matter Lim?"

"Pak Sanusi asked for money for the payment of the machine repairman, Ve," he added, handing over a piece of receipt paper.

I immediately took the money in question and handed the money over to Salim who was waiting.

Well why is this? Something is wrong with my heart. Why didn't my hand even move when it came into contact with him?

"Ve, are you sick?" tanyanya's worried.

"Just a little dizzy" I lied and immediately let my hand slip.

It's because of you, Lim.

"I'll take a break for a while. Then call me, Lim, if you come." I immediately went to the next door. There's where Dad's resting for the afternoon.

"Yes Ve. Just go to sleep first." He took a pillow and a blanket to the closet.

Salim laid me down and covered me.

Shit why am I suddenly dizzy, huh?

"I'll make you some warm tea" he said before the door closed.

I cursed myself to get dizzy and have a fever just because I touched her hand. Ave oh Ave what's wrong with you?

While waiting for Salim who made the tea warm. I listen to the radio. Songs played by old songs. Heart Choices.

I heard him unconsciously smiling to himself.

Is Salim my heart's choice? I think it is.

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Salim's Pov

I saw him smiling to himself in the office. It is beautiful when she smiles.

I loved it since I was a kid and teased it every day at school. I used to be so naughty that I even kissed her at school. That was before my mother died. Since mom died. He moved three times until we were here until now. It was Jayanatra's family who found us when we were in a predicament.

"Congratulations, what's your own smile?" Mr. Hardi's question breaks my daydream.

"It's okay, Mr. Hardi." I smiled knot. Shame to be caught peeping.

"Non Ave is sick, Lim?" Continue Mr. Hardi while taking a peek at Ave who is now asleep.

"Yes Sir. I'm gonna bring you some warm tea."

"Accompanion only Non Ave. I have contacted my father and mother" said Mr. Hardi patted my shoulder.

While waiting for Pakde Brata to come pick up Ave. I tidied up the papers flying over Ave's desk. Habits are always like this.

I was intrigued when I found a piece of paper with a stroke of his hand. It says my name, but there's a line that wants to make me laugh. I laughed so much that I wouldn't be heard.

Uh this Salim flea bug. Take the same path as a gombal woman.

I wish we could stay together forever. I always wanted him to be happy. There is no sadness.

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\=Connect\=

Yeay ..finally Ave solidified his choice of heart. But their story journey is long. Yuk, follow this story.