LOVE OF JUITA

Argument Adu

Julia's sense of smell is piqued with a mouth-watering scent. He detached himself from the soft blanket that comfortably hugged his body. Glanced at the wall clock that showed past seven in the morning. He quickly got up and curled his long, messy hair.

Julia followed the fragrant aroma coming from the kitchen. Septian was busy struggling with pans and spatulas. Stick with his national outfit, inner shirt and goyor sarong.

"Sorry to wake up late." Julia looked out the door.

"It's okay I understand you again mens. Enjoy your prayer holiday." Septian throws a smile, his hands busy stirring the sauteed garlic, cayenne pepper and tomato.

"Hehe yes. What else to cook? Want me to help you?" Julia offered to help.

"No, it's almost done. Made fried rice red onion for breakfast. Keep now making canned sardine stir-fry for the side dish."

Julia approached and hugged her husband from behind. Inhaled the fragrant aroma of the body Septian who had taken a morning bath. Julia tiptoed to be on par with Septian.

The cup!

One brief kiss landed on Septian's right cheek.

"Thank you, yeah." Said Julia writhing spoiled.

"Kiss. My cheeks are heavy. The left one hasn't." Septian thrusting his left cheek.

Julia grinned amused selling expensive, unabated kiss back landed on Septian's left cheek.

"My lips aren't?" Septian thrust his lips.

"No, I haven't brushed my teeth yet." Julia shook her head pretentiously.

The cup!

Septian lips have landed on Julia's lips.

"Bodo hasn't brushed his teeth yet!" Septian chuckles.

"Mas ih …. " Julie covered her mouth with both hands. Sebal Septian did not care about his ban.

"There is no smell whatsoever. Seriously!" Septian raised his index and middle fingers to form a symbol of peace.

"Alhamdulillah, would you like some coffee?" Julia diverted the chat.

"You dong, which is thick yes .. use palm sugar a little bit." Septian Pinta.

"Ready Boss."

Julia's steps were light starting this morning. Deftly he took out a small pot and boiled a glass of water in the idle stove. He took two tablespoons of coffee and a spoon of palm sugar that had been combed and stored in a jar in advance.

While waiting for the water to boil he took a lemon from the refrigerator. Split it in two parts and squeezed the water until it becomes one small sloki. After that he added two tablespoons of raw honey to the lemon juice. Be a good honey lemon shot to maintain endurance.

Septian moved the fried rice into a plate and sauteed the sardines into a glass bowl. He took their breakfast to the front room table. Breakfast while watching the morning news is a Septian routine.

Julia brews coffee with boiling water. The aroma of delicious and fragrant coffee poured out into the corner of the room. He brought coffee forward with two glasses of water. Julia sat next to Septian preparing to enjoy breakfast with joy.

***

After breakfast, they started their own activities. Septian headed to the study to start coding with a cup of coffee made by Julia.

Julia washed the dishes used for breakfast, after which she took a morning bath so that her body was restless and fresh to start household chores. After the morning shower Julia put dirty clothes in the washing machine and let the machine work for her.

While waiting for clothes to be washed he cleaned the house, swept, wiped dust and mopped the floor. After that he opened the refrigerator to choose cooking ingredients that have been prepared in plastic containers. Food preparation says people now.

Julia decided to cook kailan vegetable stir fry and liver ampela chicken balado. He deliberately cooked in large portions so that it was enough for dinner. The cooking and laundry were done before eleven o'clock.

He decided to make a cup of tea and rest in the room waiting for lunch. Julia sat at the dresser. He took his agenda book and checked the steps he had to take to start a new business.

This time he wants to build a business where production, supervision, administration and distribution are done by others. This time he wanted to act fully as the owner. So even though he was unfortunate, the business can still run.

Julia realized this new business needs big capital. And Septian was already willing to pour out a large sum of money. Then her job is to plan the execution as best as possible, so as not to disappoint her husband.

He had already thought of some flagship souvenirs to market. Dried gudeg, bakpia, peyek shrimp rebon, banana sale, and sponge-based cassava.

He planned to rent a shophouse in the sub-district market. For the production he will recruit PKK mothers. So that the mothers in his village can be empowered and have their own income. He wanted his presence in the village to give meaning.

Julia was busy doodling the agenda book until a gentle pat on the shoulder resuscitated her.

"Mas don't ngagetin dong!" Julia stammered.

"Seriously deck. Until I entered the room I was not conscious." Septian Sahut.

"Yes again focus on business souvenirs that Mas." Julia showed me the contents of the scribble in her agenda book.

"Mas wants to go to the mosque first to pray zhuhur ya." Septian rubbed Julia's cheek.

"Allah is already zhuhur. Adek forgot to remind me of lunch." Julia patted her head, feeling guilty.

"No matter what, we will return to prayer to eat together. Yes, I'll go first." Septian stroked Julia's hair before leaving.

Julia nodded and looked at Septian out of the room.

***

After dinner, Septian and Julia relax in the TV room. Julia took advantage of this moment to discuss her new business dealings. Kening Septian crinkled reading Julia's business plan. He put Julia's agenda book on the table.

"According to Mas it is better to take goods from other vendors, so as not to bother production affairs. So our position here as a provider of places only. Our stuff is from someone else. That's simpler." Septian gave the input.

"It is not in accordance with the grand intention to empower mothers here Mas. Besides that, I want to build a brand. So those souvenir products are all our brands."

Julia refused Septian's input.

"Yes but it is difficult you have to make a trial first, test the sample, check the quality to be worth selling. Are you well enough to do all that?" Septian seeks confidence in Julia's eyes.

"Mas doubt me?" Julia stared at Septian sharply, offended.

"not doubted. I'm afraid you're not ready and tired of handling this. This is a big thing. We are just pioneering so we should start from the easy first before building a brand." Septian.

"It is precisely that Mas, it will be much better for us to build a brand at the beginning so that we can know it turns out this is what the struggle to build a business, fall awake." Julia folded her hands on her chest, annoyed.

"Mas just don't want you to get hurt building a business. Come on deck, what's my living less? Until you have to suck like this. Business is difficult, unpredictable. Your mentality must be strong." Septian's voice seemed to beg Julia to reconsider her proposal.

"It's not a matter of a living. Your life is more than enough. It's a potential problem. You can't stay still without activity. And also this business opportunity for adek is recognized in the community here. Considered to mean." Julia again

Septian silently sighed heavily. He did not continue to argue with his wife.

It was in his worries, one side he was happy to see Julia back excited. What are her options right now besides supporting Julia? The money exists. He had no reason to refuse.

Julia would be angry if she knew she was worried that Julia could not fight the steepness of the business world. Julia did not like her ability to be doubted.

"As far as you are. Do not forget after you are clean from mens immediately pray and pray for guidance from Allah." Septian divides the silence.

"Okay Mas, what matters now is Mas ridho." Pushing Julia half forcefully.

Septian was silent for a moment.

"Mas ridho, but you must be prepared for the consequences."

Stare Septian sharp piercing. Julia returned that gaze with a nod of confidence.