LOVE STRATA 1

CS1 Two New Men

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Just discussed, Mario appears in a short message to Anjani. Mario asks Anjani to go to his new shop.

“Should I tell Mario about this?” anjani.

Thinking and weighing, Anjani did not immediately agree. Anjani used to go everywhere accompanied by Meli. That afternoon Anjani did not feel good if he took Meli out with him. It is likely that Meli is resting after her wedding.

On the one hand, Anjani really wants to see Mario. There are a lot of things that Anjani wants to say to Mario. However, Anjani does not want to meet Mario alone. Worrying there he and Mario are alone.

“To whom, yes?” Anjani thinks.

Anjani's mind is like having a special connection connected to Mario. Soon, another short message appeared on the screen of Anjani's smartphone.

There's Alenna at the shop. Comeoverhere. I need your help.

That was the brief message from Mario. Anjani's face instantly brightened. He immediately picked up the sling bag and rushed towards Mario's shoe shophouse.

***

Mario's new shoe shop. The color is different from the last time Anjani came to the shop. Anjani was silent for a while next to Uncle Sam's bike. Observing around. It was really neat, clean, and caught the attention of anyone who flashed in front of the shophouse.

Stepping into the shophouse, the shoes are already on display with a clumped display design. Mario does not use longitudinal shelf displays. Shoe shelves are various kinds of models, some are even like plant pot displays. Everything is neatly arranged. The shop floor also looks clean and shiny.

“It's neat like this. What else can I help you with?” anjani.

“Anjani,” greet Alenna, approach Anjani.

“Mario on the top floor. You meet first. I followed after displaying this,” Alenna said as she winked one eye at Anjani.

“Good. I'm going upstairs first.” Anjani smiled, then stepped up to walk up the stairs.

Anjani had seen the back of the first floor of the shop. All order packing needs are available and neatly arranged. Although Anjani has been used to seeing how cool the family Mario in running his business, but Anjani still amazed to see it all.

Anjani sees Mario sitting on the sofa, struggling with his smartphone. Greetings were said, followed by a smile. Mario's face immediately decorated with a smile to see the arrival of Anjani.

“What can I help you with, Mario?” ask Anjani while taking a sitting position on the other sofa.

“Insya Allah shophouse is ready. It can start operating the day after tomorrow. Right when the lecture is active. What say?” Mario asked for an opinion.

Anjani. With all the readiness that is in sight, then the best way is to start immediately.

“Agree. Programming courses is already underway. Later I will help arrange the schedule of anyone who stays shophouse from the schedule of the courses of friends. So who are the personnel?” ask Anjani.

“I, you, Meli, Ken, and Dika. Juno resigns from the team as it will help his father's business. Juno's father will soon be staying in this city,” explained Mario.

Anjani. Mario's explanation is the same as Ma said. Anjani quickly remembered Juno's father's plan to become Juno's wife. The intention to share the news with Mario had already erupted, but Anjani's tongue could not say a word.

“Why Anjani? Anything you want to say?” Mario can catch Anjani's change of attitude.

“Ti-no. Sorry, I'm just a little less focused.” Anjani. He was confused in him.

Mario did not swallow the words of Anjani. Mario knows Anjani is hiding something from him. However, Mario refrained from asking again.

“Ohya Mario. Seeing the development of orders via the booming olshop, my advice remains that there must be employees who really stay here.” Anjani cleared his mind and immediately gave advice.

“You one or two?” ask Mario.

“As far as you want how many employees,” replied Anjani.

“How much do you want?” ask Mario again.

“I want you. Oops. I-I mean I want you to decide for yourself.” Anjani carried away the mood.

Mario's smile expands.

“Good one. Soon all you want will appear in our midst,” explained Mario without fading his smile.

“Eh?” Anjani does not understand Mario's intentions.

Alenna's voice approached. Alenna walked up the stairs to the top floor while chatting with someone. The voice of a man so unfamiliar in Anjani's ears.

“Please sit. The handsome one is my brother, the owner of this shophouse. Name's Mario. A little cold, but good kok.” Alenna introduced Mario to the man who came with her.

“Please sit.” Mario.

Anjani watched the man sitting opposite to her. His posture is high and his body is ideal. The skin is mature. Muscles appeared on the back of his hand. A sign that his daily life is traversed with full hard work using his physical. The man's body was also heavy. If the shirt he wears is busy, it will certainly look field chest.

“Anjani, I brought you what you want. Introduce, his name is Rangga.” Mario introduce.

Name's Rangga. Looked handsome. Anjani.

“Anjani, why dumbfounded?” ask Mario.

“Ah, no. Um. Welcome to join us at this shophouse ...” Anjani did not continue. He was confused making a greeting call to Rangga.

“This guest is my age, Anjani. It is up to you to call him Kak, Mas, or directly call the name is also okay as long as Rangga wants,” explained Mario.

“Mas Rangga.” Anjani chose the greeting of Mas because it is so suitable with the Javanese accent of Rangga that is so distinctive. “Call me Anjani only,” pinta Anjani.

Rangga nodded briefly. He did not want to argue a call for her.

“Anjani, you look tired.” Alenna approached while carrying a bottle of cold drink for Anjani and Rangga.

Anjani just shook her head slowly. He just felt a little sleepy. The effects of fatigue are also because these few days are busy helping the wedding preparations Meli.

“Anjani, go home. Rest. Let Alenna drive you,” advice Mario.

“I can go home by myself, really. Bring Uncle Sam's bike too. Mario, permission to go home first can?” anjani Permit.

“Bby once. Call Alenna when you arrive,” pinta Mario.

Anjani decides to go home first. Before moving on, Anjani again saw the figure of Rangga. It was as if there was a powerful magnet that made Anjani turn to the dashing man. Before long, Anjani paid a farewell to all.

Motor is driven at medium speed. Anjani is not focused on driving. Body feels tired. The mind is tired too. Repeatedly Anjani beristighfar while still walking down the streets. Until suddenly ….

Brak!

Anjani. The front tire of the motor hit the sidewalk. He's all right. The motor is just a little scuffed in the left rearview section. No one was hurt by his carelessness. However, a man in his forty-five years who was about to cross the road was shocked to see Anjani's motorbike suddenly whizzing. The man fell down.

“Astaghfirullah. Sorry, Mister. Forgive me.” Anjani approached the man.

"It's okay, son. I'm just ka-get." The man's words came to a halt as soon as he saw Anjani.

Changes in expression also occur in Anjani. Surprised until he rounded his eyes. Reflex, Anjani took a few steps back. With a puzzled expression, Anjani headed straight for his bike. The engine is turned on and the motor is speeding.

"Anjani!" the man shouted loudly, but Anjani had left.

***

The next day ....

Meli woke up with a fresh face after resting all night. He also woke up and established a night prayer, asking for forgiveness to Him while praying for his beloved husband, Azka.

College is only a day away. Meli make the most of her time, doing all the morning routines. Helping the mother in the kitchen also helps Adit prepare her school needs for tomorrow.

Something was different that morning. Meli's status has changed to Madame Azka requires her to make her husband happy wherever he is. Meli greeting her husband through ViCall.

At ViCall, Azka was still in the area where Om Candra was treated. Meli once said hello to her brother-in-law, Farhan. Just a moment, then the chat with Azkalah that makes Meli's heart pounding. Canda and warm words pronounced Azka for his beloved wife. Even plain jelly is made to blush in shame because of it. Apparently, Azka is good at fighting.

ViCall with Azka will be Meli's new routine. The God-given routine becomes a reward field because Meli intends it to make her husband happy. Meli-Azka official LDR. Azka will begin her thesis, while Meli continues her studies.

"Take a break to the shop first, Mom." Meli pamit's.

"Anjani Same?" ask Fatimah.

"Yes. It's the same permission Azka also, really. Meli was allowed to help Kak Mario manage his ruko," explained Meli with a happy smile.

"Be careful on the road, yeah. Don't forget lunch" the mother advised.

"Siaaaap, Mom. Mario can't let his employees starve. Especially there is Anjani. Hehe. Go first, Mom. Assalamu'alaikum." Meli kissed the back of her hand.

"Wa'alaikumsalam."

He drives his motorbike at medium speed. His heart was carefree with his new status change. The newlyweds are still attached, although after the legal story is not like the newlyweds in general. Meli will save the longing for Azka. Savings long wrapped in prayer-induced faith. Until the moment fate meets, Meli will devote everything to Azka.

"Allahu Akbar," cried Meli. He almost hit people.

Not the wrong Meli, but the person who deliberately confronted him. Meli's heart was already pounding because of it. Fortunately Meli deftly stopped the motor.

"Sir. Meli wrong what the heck to get to the Hadang kayak gini? Good thing Meli is not hanging," protested Meli.

Meli's protest tone actually sounded like a child's whimper. Fortunately there was no Azka in that place. If there was Azka, he must be anxious with the innocent attitude of the wife. Meli can be eaten Azka squatted.

"You're Meli, right?" asked the bearded man who blocked Meli's motorcycle.

"Yeah. How do you know, anyway?" Meli hesitates to answer.

"Anjanin. Where does Anjani live?" asked the man in front of Meli, looking impatient.

The man in front of Meli was just excited himself. Keep mentioning Anjani's name. The frightened Meli took a few steps back. Noticed again, Meli was like knowing the man in front of her. The memory is faint. Meli couldn't reach him. Meli's fear became more and more because the man continued to approach. Quickly Meli to the bike and forward the bike to Mario shoe shop.

"Anjani!" exclaimed the man, but Meli's bike was gone.

Connect ....

Who is that guy exactly?

Ahem. Azka's a big-shot? Hidhi. Kepo-in yuk in Kak Cahyanti's novel, THERE IS ALWAYS A PLACE TO LEAN. Meli-Azka official LDR-an, nih.