LOVE STRATA 1

CS1 One Hundred One White Rose

Anjani focused on making a bouquet of faux red roses. Gold ribbons mixed with silver complete the look. Not to forget, some perfume spray becomes a fragrant final touch. One more thing, a message of congratulations has been written neatly. Finally, a bouquet of flowers ordered by Uncle Sam has been completed.

"Ahaha, that's very clever of you. Your uncle's friend must be happy to see this. Whoa!" praise Uncle Sam. He was satisfied with the flower bouquet.

"Uncle Sam, why don't you bring an envelope filled with duwit?" ask Meli.

"The marriage is a good friend. Same old thugs. Ahahahah. Let it look different." Uncle Sam explained with excitement.

"Oh, so if it's a former love of roses," said Meli made her own conclusions.

Hearing that Anjani immediately elbowed Meli. While Meli who felt coded by Anjani not to continue her words, just laughed to herself while repeating the sentence a few more times. Apparently Uncle Sam did not mind Meli's thinking.

"ah! Just leave your friend alone. Uncle left first, yeah. Pray to get a soul mate again soon."

Uncle Sam left the store with a bouquet of flowers. The appearance is neat with a typical style of a person who wants to go to the condition. Black pants, long-sleeved batik, neatly combed hair, and the fresh scent of perfume sprayed onto the body. Complete already, Uncle Sam is ready to attend the wedding reception of his best friend, a former fellow thug.

"The two of you are starting college next week, right?" ask Lisa to start a new topic.

"Yes, Brother. OSEK first. Must be exciting later," said Meli. He began to dissolve in his shadow.

Noticing Meli and Lisa's sister who were discussing college preparation, Anjani remembered the girl who last night had thrown words that were not pleasant to hear. Anjani had suspected that the girl was most likely one generation with him. However, another conjecture also appeared, it could have been that the girl was the older brother of his class. There are many possibilities that could happen. What is clear, Anjani really does not want to be hostile to anyone.

"Hey, hey, hey .... Do you remember our customer who used to order white roses?" ask Lisa suddenly.

"That's Ken and Juno. I know you" explained Meli. He looks proud because he had met the customer in question Kak Lisa.

"What's wrong, brother?" ask Anjani. Unlike Meli who is excited, Anjani is more logical in her attitude and immediately asks Lisa.

"Today they ordered a hundred and one fresh white roses. Not in the form of a bouquet. Let's just put it in some baskets. We're pretty ornaments, yeah." Lisa read the incoming message enthusiastically.

Not only Kak Lisa was happy to hear the order, Anjani and Meli were also no less happy. Aware that white roses needed a lot, Lisa hurriedly called the agent who used to send flowers to ensure the willingness to deliver in the next few hours. However, Lisa was a little disappointed because her request could not be fulfilled. Finally, Lisa decided to pick a white rose embedded in her yard. Before leaving, Lisa shares her duties with Anjani and Meli. Preparing the baskets and decorations was the duty of both of them.

An hour later ....

The well-known tricycle Anjani stops in front of the shop. It was Kak Lisa's three-wheeler, and Kak Lisa herself was driving. In the vehicle tub there was already one large basket containing white roses, and a little red roses. Apparently Lisa's sister all picked some red roses. It looks like the picked red roses will be combined with the white roses, then strung together into a bouquet of flowers and given to the customer as an order bonus. Anjani has been memorized by the generosity of Lisa.

Anjani, Meli, and Lisa's sister began to struggle with flowers and decorations. In less than an hour, a package of white roses is ready. Been transferred? Yes, the roses will be delivered to the destination address requested by the customer.

"Anjani, you can drive a tricycle right?" ask Lisa.

"Can, Brother." Anjani answered steadily.

"Huh? Since when is Anjani? So if you can, why did that time ask Mario to drive?" ask Meli. He looked surprised to ask a few questions.

"I've been a regular since the village. Ma's got one in the house, but it's been sold. Hehe, that time I was lazy, Meli. So, ask for help, deh." Anjani defended herself.

"Okay then you two take it to the destination, yeah. It's the key." Lisa handed over the keys to her vehicle to Anjani.

True, Anjani can really drive a three-wheeled vehicle. Meli sat in the back tub while still wearing head protection, of course with the flowers of the order. Initially Meli screamed in fear and held tightly to the barrier. But a few moments later it was no longer. Meli now believes in Anjani.

"Anjani, teach me sometime too, yeah!" said Meli, while shouting from the vehicle.

"I don't think you're interested." Anjani responded with a laugh.

Twenty minutes passed. Anjani and Meli approach the destination. Anjani. Meli was no less surprised. The location of the flower delivery destination is not in a place suspected by Anjani or Meli. All around looked some houses whose condition could be said to be less decent, and closer to the seedy. Unexpectedly, the other side of the city revealed another scene that was not yet known by Anjani. Initially Anjani thought that city life would be full of things. However, at that time Anjani also understood that human life was a variety of colors, no matter living in the city or in the village.

"The address is really, really. 100% sure." Meli.

Not long, from afar seen a very familiar figure Anjani. It was Juno, and he was waving and gesturing to get closer. Anjani is no longer hiding from Juno, moreover he and Juno are already class mates. Anjani drove his three-wheeler towards Juno.

"You can drive this vehicle. Cool!" praise Ken.

"Hello Ken .... Hello Juno." Meli who feels familiar tries to say hello.

"Whose house is this?" ask Anjani.

"If you want to know, just come in. Come on, while we bring the flowers!" bring Juno.

Ken and Juno enter first, followed by Anjani and Meli. The house they currently enter is arguably small because it only consists of two spaces whose walls are made of woven bamboo. When entering the first room, Anjani saw a plastic chair that had worn out in color. On the other side was a well-rolled pottery. Other than those two things, there was nothing else there. Entering the second room, Anjani was a little surprised. There Mario was accompanying a little girl who looked a little pale, and she was bald.

"Well, another white rose. Thank you, Brother." The girl thanked him, her eyes sparkling.

Not long after, it was seen an aged woman coming into the room. The girl called her 'mother'. Apparently the mother of the girl had just come home from collecting used plastic bottles. Also, the mother looks happy with the arrival of Mario, Ken, and Juno.

Not long after that, Ken, Mario, and Juno announced. Same with Anjani and Meli. Not forgetting, Ken gave an envelope that seemed to contain money.

Outside the house, Anjani, Meli, Mario, Ken, and Juno gather near a three-wheeled vehicle. More precisely, Meli forced Mario, Ken, and Juno to tell her about the girl. It was indeed impolite when suddenly asked the customer. However, it was no longer a problem because they already felt like they knew each other.

"They are our brothers who need help" Mario explained.

"The girl had been hospitalized for several months because of her cancer. Two days ago it was declared cured, and yesterday afternoon it was allowed to go home" Ken added.

"The boy loved white roses, too" Juno added.

"Who paid for the medical expenses for a few months? You guys?" ask Meli.

Juno could not answer because she did not know. While Ken looks glanced at Mario, as if asking for approval to reveal that Mario was the one who voluntarily paid all the medical expenses of the girl. Before Ken said it, Mario answered first.

"There are a lot of good people out there. We're just helping out a little." Mario replied in a relaxed tone.

"Aah!" exclaim Ken while patting the eel.

"Oh yes, there is a bouquet of bonuses for loyal customers. Thank you for ordering so much today" Anjani said politely. He had just taken out a bouquet of combination roses from the basket.

Anjani presents the flower to Ken, as she thinks that Ken is the customer who had been ordering the flowers. Seeing the scene of the flower giving, Juno was shocked to gawk. He wanted to be in Ken's position. However, Ken is only eight. He did not rush to receive the flower, because he felt he was not the one who had been ordering roses. His manner was strange while occasionally glancing towards Mario.

"It's mine!" said Mario. He suddenly snatched his flower bouquet from Anjani's hands. After successfully seizing, he rushed to his motorbike.

"Then we say goodbye, excuse me, and thank you." Ken pulled Juno to follow him.

"Anjani, see you at our campus OSEK event. Remember, I'm now a major with you. I'm yourfriend. Don't worry if you want to talk to me. Greetings!" juno shouted loudly, the distance was getting further because it was pulled by Ken.

Anjani smiles. He had no regrets at all about having avoided matchmaking, escaped to the city, and steadied himself for college. In fact, the story is not just about the name of the flower. The new figure, friends, as well as the experience in the city made him one step more mature.

And ... about OSEK, what does it feel like? Also ... In retrospect, why am I a little curious about Mario. Who the hell is he? Why do we keep meeting? anjani's mind was filled with questions.

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