My Soul in Grandpa's Hands

Mutual Protect

After college Aleta forced Cory to stay for a while, and joined other friends celebrating Galih's birthday in the working space.

"Take it... Aleta, two months you left without news. Cook just met for a while, already want to go home." whine Corry, because it has not lost the taste of kangennya to Aleta.

"I'm sorry, Cory, but I didn't refuse. But I really can't. Laen time, I'll take time" Aleta said.

Today he has promised the sisters of the home, to provide additional tutoring as he did before he married Devan.

"Yes Aleta, once in a while, you have time for us. We don't do anything weird, just sit, talk, drink, eat. Already, keep coming home." said Amira.

"Or you are not comfortable if we gather it in the working space," said Galih who has an event.

" Or where you just determined Aleta, so we're both comfortable" Corry said.

Aleta was a little confused, on one hand she had an appointment with the sisters, but she was also not good with her friends. Finally after taking a deep breath, Aleta gave her friends a choice.

"Or gini friends, we take win win solution yes. If you agree there is me, but if you don't please forgive me I can't join you."

"Ok, quickly say Aleta. Hot hunt here," said Galih.

"Yes, if I go hungry, he.he." said the priest.

"What if the show is held at my place, so I can keep my promise, and can also join you all. Who knows, you are also interested in helping me" Aleta said with a smile.

"Help what," asked Galih quickly.

"Then you will know the answer." Aleta answered enigmaticly.

"So where does Aleta go, instead of you staying in.., uh ga so." asked Amira awkwardly, then covered her mouth with her hands.

Aleta smiled at Amira's awkwardness.

"I mean in the home yes Mira, ..I now live near the campus really. Ride the bike to my house, at least 10 minutes." Aleta explained where she lives now.

"I'm.e., then guys. Today, our agenda is twofold. One is Galih's birthday, and the other is Aleta's new home thanksgiving." Corry exclaimed.

"Alhamdulillah, the fortune of the son of Sholeh. Our menu today must be special, it's a combination of two events." said Imam.

"Ha . ha.ha.., you artisan," cried Galih as he ruffled his friend's hair.

"By the way. The four of us, Aleta added. So we are five" said the Imam.

"I brought a bike today, so I could go with Aleta" Corry said.

"I also bring, others who else bring the bike," cried Galih.

"Calm down, I'll take it too. I brought Diajeng Amira, Corry brought Aleta, and Galih's birthday, single. He.he..," said the Imam.

"Ok, no problem. Come on now, yes" said Galih.

The five of them immediately headed to the basement to pick up the motorbike. After picking up the motor, suddenly Dion their classmate blocked the path by stretching out both his hands.

"Woi.. move aside woi, or I hit him " shouted the Imam teasing Dion.

"Where to go, just play" Dion protested to them.

"Here .., don't ask much. If you want to come along, Ayuk ride my puppet. Otherwise, get out of your place." exclaimed Galih.

Without much questioning, Dion immediately climbed into the Galih motorbike, even though he did not know the purpose. The three motorcycles were immediately gassed towards Aleta's house, with Corry and Aleta as road signs.

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Not long into the journey, they finally entered a vast courtyard with many greenery around it. Aleta's friends were amazed by the view around the house, they did not realize that around the campus there were still houses that resembled cottages.

Hearing the sound of a motorcycle entering the yard, Ijonk and Pak Karyo rushed towards the front yard. But seeing her employer come down from the motorbike, they then welcome Aleta.

"It's okay Jonk, anyways it's close. You've picked up the sisters yet" asked Aleta

"It's non, they just played in the backyard" replied Ijonk while tidying up the bike.

"Ok, thank you."

"Yes non equally, it is indeed my duty "said Ijonk shy.

Aleta then took her friends up to the terrace of the house, because from earlier they just stood admiring the beauty of the home environment.

"Tomorrow enter all.., why even dumbfounded" said Aleta let them enter the house.

"Aleta.., this is your home, then we do not need to rent a working space when gathering discussions." said the Imam.

"Yes right, we just have to bring a snack here." said Amira.

"Hadeh Mir, in your mind there are just snacks and food." said Corry while flicking Amira's forehead.

The six men laughed together, then followed Aleta into the house. Aleta immediately led them to the back porch. That place is indeed Aleta's favorite spot to spend time, because from there, you can see the expanse of rice fields with nyiur trees on the edge.

"Wow. instagramable once here. I want to take a photo here" cried Amira.

Aleta just smiled at the behavior of her friends. Then he looked for Tini into the kitchen.

"Tin...Tini." call Aleta.

"Yes non." replied Tini walking quickly from the bathroom.

"Tin.., there is what raw material in the refrigerator. If you can, cook a lot. My friend five people, the same 6 sisters let all eat here" said Aleta ordered Tini to cook.

"Yes non, the sisters have also made Tini drink earlier. Tini cook first yes non," said Tini.

"Oh yes Tin, Ijonk send to Pizza** yes. Ask him to buy a long menu. The money used shopping money first" Aleta said.

"Yes non." answered Tini then went out looking for Ijonk.

Aleta returned to the back porch, and it was seen her friends had joined the sisters of the orphanage taking photos on the edge of the rice field. Aleta walked over to them.

"It was hot, even in the photos here" Aleta said.

"Sister..," the six sisters burst into Aleta's arms upon hearing her voice.

"Yes.., if you are satisfied playing. now on hand and foot washing. We start learning it" Aleta said.

"Okay, we wash our hands and feet first." replied the sisters then immediately ran towards the bathroom.

Aleta's friends are stunned to see Aleta's familiarity and patience with her sisters. They then stop their activities, and approach where Aleta is standing.

Aleta smiled seeing them looking at each other.

"Friends, they are my reason why I rarely have time to play with all of you" Aleta said with a smile.

"They fared just like me, who never knew what it was like to be hugged, kissed by his father and mother. So, I want to always protect and love them."

Corry and Amira then embrace Aleta with tears.

"Aleta, forgive us" they said.

"Already, you are not wrong" said Aleta while releasing her embrace.

Finally, Galih's birthday event was spent playing and teaching the younger siblings of the learning center. Even Aleta's five friends promise to volunteer at Rejeki's orphanage.

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