Love, Treasure And Erlita
Chapter 41
The more they dug up, the more terrible facts they discovered. One of them is the fact that Suryo Susbihardayan has done a manipulation that caused one of his competitors to go out of business.
They did not expect that their Eyang Kakung could bear to use such devious means to maintain his company. Kenny then concluded that Bramantyo apparently inherited his cunning traits from his father who was also their grandfather.
Erlita actually feels uncomfortable because everyone is blaming Bram who is Johan's father. However, he can feel the feeling of the child whose parents are the object of error even though he knows that the child actually knows that his father is wrong even Johan is determined to help Erlita face his own father.
If Erlita can understand Johan's circumstances and feelings, it is not the case with Nafan. Erlita believes Nafan is having the same feelings as Johan, angry, upset and disappointed.
But for what? He did not even know his dilapidated family more than the new family of the wife he had to marry. But why does Nafan feel uncomfortable and keep things to himself?
“Sori, everyone. But I think for today it's enough. We've been talking too much about this since noon. What if we take a break? Tomorrow we can continue again.”
Everyone agrees with Erlita. Johan immediately goes into his room, Nafan goes out for a walk in the courtyard of the villa and Kenny continues to approach Rania who chooses to remain in the living room to play games with Kenny.
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Erlita soon follows Nafan out.
“Fan, why? I notice you are rich again sprained and very angry.”
Nafan shook his head, “Ngga really, suddenly I remembered my stubborn and angry grandfather.”
Erlita tried to laugh to comfort Nafan, “Oh, so is there anything missing? When do you want to know me with your grandfather?”
Nafan stared at Erlita, “You sure you want to see my grandfather?”
“Let me book the ticket.”
Nafan cast his eyes.
Aware Nafan was offended by her remark, Erlita immediately stuck out her hand, “Where is the money? I am unemployed now, where do I have money to buy tickets?”
Nafan smiled and handed his wallet to Erlita. The girl then entered to book an executive train ticket to Yogjakarta.
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Unlike before, Erlita went away with only a tote bag and a small suitcase filled with her clothes and Nafan. He is no longer excited about his super complete equipment that makes Nafan hassles bring him.
“You sure, enough with half this small suitcase?”
Erlita nodded confidently. “Gue can wear your shirt if less.” Imbaby relax.
They're on their way to the station.
“Ta, are you sure you don't want to get on a plane?”
“Well, I told you that I am unemployed now, so I have to save money. The train is good too. Cepet and convenient as well.”
“Ta, my money is still enough to buy a plane ticket, after all my grandfather's house is not too far from the airport. So don't think too much about ticket prices.”
Erlita shakes. This time he was sure he wanted to take a train that could give him a longer time to sit down with the husband who had long missed it.
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They arrived in Jogja after about eight hours by train. Alan was waiting for them at the station exit. He swiftly brought their suitcases and drove them into the car.
“We go directly to home, Mas?”
“Iya Lan, go home.”
The car that Alan drove arrived at a large house with ancient architecture made of sills of original high quality teak wood. There were no glass windows in the house. All roof trusses, frames and poles in the house are made of wood that is done with great detail and meticulous.
Erlita understood because he had learned a lot about wood from his grandmother who almost his life in the wood and furniture business.
Erlita is still amazed by the building that she thinks is very classy and character. He looked around Nafan's grandfather's house.
“Ta, sit down first. Mboh Rum has prepared tea for us.”
Erlita took a sitting position on a teak chair opposite Nafan. He sipped a fragrant tea with a sweet and bitter taste that fit his tongue.
“This is delicious, Fan. I like.”
Nafan was happy, Erlita liked her grandfather's favorite tea.
“You go straight to the room? Let you clean up keep resting.”
Erlita nodded.
When entering the room, Erlita smelled the smell of night-smelling flowers. Almost the same as the scent of perfume in his grandmother's room, only this original and fresh version.
“Sweet flowers at night? This is the fragrance of Eyang's favorite flower.”
“I used to wonder why Eyang Kakung was so stubborn and did not have the feeling of really liking the nightly flowers. He can forgive if the workers in this house forget to turn off the ac for days or forget to feed the chickens until many die. But he can't let anyone on duty until the nightly flowers wither or forget to be replaced. Now I know why he's like that.”
“Do you know your grandfather?”
“I think more than that. A person who is limited to knowing will not leave a very deep message for people who are only limited to know at the end of his life.”
“Emang grandpa you said what?”
“For the first time he agreed with the decision of Eyang.”
“Or maybe they have never been together or even dated before?”
Nafan shrugged his shoulders, unwilling to speculate.
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The next morning, Erlita wore the best clothes and the prettiest makeup she had to meet Nafan's grandfather at the tomb. Nafan deliberately invited Erlita to visit his grandfather's grave because indeed the two had not met when his grandfather was alive.
“Yang, this is Nafan bring Lita. Grandchild of Eyang's son-in-law.”
“Yang, Lita's coming. What according to Eyang? Lita is beautiful, right? Is it right to be Nafan's wife? More suitable than Sisil right, Yang?”
“Ta –“
“Iya, yes, sorry... Lita becanda Eyang's. But really Lita kesel same Sisil kok Yang.”
“Ta –“
Lita again grimaced while idling her two fingers greetings into the air, “Pisssss...”.
“Yang, surely now Eyang can meet again with Eyang Tiwi right Yang? Hopefully you two get along there. Even though Eyang Tiwi is ugly and fierce, but Eyang is really good and very dear to Lita. So please take care of Eyang Tiwi for Lita huh Yang?” Erlita's tears began to pour, “In exchange, Lita promised to always take care of Nafan for Eyang.”
Nafan hugged his beloved girl. “Don't mebek gitu dong, Ta. It's beautiful to be ilang.”
Erlita immediately wiped her tears and put her sunglasses back on. “Yang, Lita want to go for a walk first huh? Tomorrow I have to go back to Jakarta. Said Eyang Tiwi, Lita can definitely turn things in place. Don't worry, huh?”
Not wanting Erlita to cry again, Nafan immediately took her away from the tomb and took a walk to enjoy the natural wealth and culinary specialties of Joyja are unforgettable and second to none.
Before leaving, Erlita advised Nafan not to take her to the place where Nafan had visited with Sisil. He does not want to be the victim of an old love story.
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