Neighbor's Room

Meetings in Minimarket

It did not take long, the taxi carrying Nayra had arrived in front of the minimarket which was only about a hundred meters from Rainer's apartment. After paying the taxi fare, Nayra rushed into the minimarket to start shopping.

While pulling the trolley, Nayra had a glance at the watch that was coiled in her hand. At 11:37 p.m. Nayra could only sigh her weight while stepping her legs.

Luckily last night Nayra had already recorded all the necessary needs. So, he was not too troubled when choosing groceries.

There are rice, vegetables, meat, cooking spices, fish, eggs, even instant noodles and various types of snacks were not spared from Nayra groceries. Laundry and bathing equipment are also included in the list of shopping. I don't know since when Nayra knew what products were used by Rainer.

After feeling enough, Nayra pushed the trolley that was full of groceries to the cashier. He had to wait in line to make the payment.

One million eight hundred and thirty-six thousand rupiah total cost of groceries already paid by Nayra. Now, Nayra began to be confused when she saw the shopping that looked a lot.

Nayra, who was already on the minimarket terrace, could only stare at her groceries near her feet. A heavy sigh rang out until someone who was not far from him turned his head.

"Wanna go home?" ask for a voice.

Nayra turned her head and looked at a man who was smiling kindly towards her. Both of Nayra's eyeballs seemed enlarged when she saw the man's smile. I don't know why he was reminded of the smile of the leader of one of the Korean boy bands initialed 'S'. Hayo, who is that? 🤭

Nayra was still silently grinning when a greeting came back.

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

Nayra immediately blinked her eyes. He was a little excited when he realized the man was already a few steps ahead of him.

"Eh, i-it, anu, um…." I don't know why Nayra was suddenly nervous.

"It seems, you have trouble bringing these groceries yourself. Not taking a vehicle?" ask the man.

Nayra just shook her head in response.

"Need help, maybe we're in line. I can give you a ride." The man made an offer to Nayra.

"Ehm, no need. Actually, even on foot I've arrived, really." Nayra tried to explain.

"You live around here?" 

"Where?" The man looked curious.

"That's it." Nayra pointed to the towering building where Rainer's apartment was located.

The man's forehead is wrinkled. "You live there?"

Inevitably, Nayra nodded her head to answer the man's question.

"In what unit?"

Nayra did not have time to answer, a call was heard from a security officer who happened to be not far from Nayra is located.

"Lho, Sister Nayra? Out shopping?"

Nayra turned to the source of the voice. A big smile immediately rose when he saw who greeted him.

"Sir Ismet? Yes, sir. It just so happens that there is a father here. Could you please help me bring this groceries, sir? I won't be strong enough to carry it myself" Pinta Nayra said with a face of compassion.

Yes, the security officer is Mr. Ismet who served in the section of the Rainer apartment unit. Because Nayra had often returned to the apartment, the security officers were already quite familiar with her.

"Can, Ma'am. Come, I'll help bring you. If you do not quickly go home, then you can be angry, you know," said Mr. Ismet who already knows the character of Rainer who really likes to explode.

"Ah, yes. That's right. Come, Sir. We need to get home soon."

Nayra and Mr. Ismet also hurriedly lifted the groceries. They split the items in half so that each carried two large bags.

Nayra immediately said goodbye to the man who had talked to her. After that, he rushed to go towards Rainer's apartment.

"Ehm, Nayra. Good name," the man muttered as he stared at the departure of Nayra and Mr. Ismet.

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