Not as Beautiful as Roses

chapter 115

Laras, Azka and Joe sit next to Ratih at breakfast. I'm near Ruly and Prita. She was feeding the baby Al in her lap. Grandma and Mei are in Nico's apartment. The more limp day because of vomiting.

" Race, the mosque and the orphanage house in front of the plantation are almost finished. Do you want to see him there ?" ask Pratama.

" really ? It's a quick process Pa. "

" yes. There are many people around who are helping."

" Pa Volunteers ?"

" yes. Enthusiasm is very good when we hear we want to build a mosque there. "

" Thank God. "

" Would his orphanage soon be occupied by Pa ?"

" yes. The plan will be held thanks for the inauguration of the orphanage. "

" When is Pa ?"

" Eehmm, Saturday morning we leave, Sunday night we go home. Let's not interrupt our work later. How ? "

" Azka's coming with Pa. "

" Take the Kahfi as well. I never got to come."

" yes. "

" I'm coming too. "

" Damian's coming too ?"

" Not yet to know Pa. Later Laras ask him. "

" Hmm, Pa. May I take some orphans to live there ?"

" You mean what Joe. Whose kids ?"

" About thirty minutes from that place. There is an orphanage whose building is almost collapsed. They did not get help from the government because initially the house was just a house building. In that house there were about fifteen children of SD age. The cost of their lives from donors who happened to have lived there before finally adopted. "

" Why do you know Joe ?"

" A few times I've been there, Madam Laras. "

" Who is the same ?"

" Ryan Ma'am. "

" Thank God. You don't forget to set aside your income for them, son. "praise Mom.

" Of course Mom. I also felt what they felt. "

Baras nudged Joe's arm so as not to flirt by talking. Joe saw Laras shake his head in wonder. Then finally understand the code intent of the Baras.

" I'm sorry Pa. Not meant,,, "

" It's okay Joe. "say Pratama fast.

" all right. I'll get Papa's men to immediately complete the facilities of each room there. To be occupied immediately. "

" Make Pa. "

***

As planned, all families want to join the Thanksgiving event at the orphanage. Pratama asks Bram to make sure no one stays at his inn. To be more private. Likewise with Pratama's agro-tourism.

Laras see the scenery of plantations and agrowistaa Pratama is getting beautiful and good. No longer just an empty field.

" What is Race doing ?" ask a voice behind him.

Laras turned his head and smiled when he saw Nico and Bram there.

" Again look at the view of Pi. Getting beautiful here. "

" You're not resting ? " ask Bram.

" The view here is too beautiful for Pi to miss. Not necessarily we can enjoy the bright plantation air in the rainy season like this. "

" Yes . You're correct. "

" Papi's still morning sickness ?"

" Still. But thank God there are vitamins from doctors that reduce my nausea. "

" Let's take the trouble out of pregnant Pi. "

" Yes Race. Alhamdulillahot. "

" Mami Sekar never cravings weird Pi ?"

" A Very strange Race. "

" For example ?"

Bram sits on the third floor balcony terrace next to Nico. The barrel is still leaning against the wall of the guardrail.

" I once asked me to pluck a coconut from the tree while on the beach. "

Nico and Laras to laugh out loud Bram told me. Downstairs Laras sees Ryan and Joe talking. Reminds him of Tiwi.

" Pi,, "

" Yes ?"

Laras chuckled for a moment hearing the two answer and looked at him at the same time.

" It's been spread Joe you Race. "

" You are infected with a possessive virus. "

The three became laughing.

" Pi, it looks like Ryan and Tiwi love each other. Why not marry them off with us later ?"

Nico smile. Same with Bram.

" We also saw Race. I've heard many times they were attacked by a dormitory when they took their time there." replied Bram.

" Then ?"

" We are afraid of getting caught wrong. We are waiting for them to express their feelings. "

" Look at the two who look very respectful to Papi. I don't think Ryan is that brave to express his feelings. Joe once said that Ryan wanted to propose to Tiwi. But, at that time Tiwi hounded to say her happiness which had been considered her own child by Papi. Ryan has been insecure ever since. "

" Maybe Ryan feels inferiority Race. "

" Why Pi ?"

" Ryan is an orphan. He grew up in an orphanage. During this time he was between setting aside his salary for the cost of living his sisters in foster care. In the past, I found him being a hip coolie on the market near here. And then I offered him training at the dorm." jekas Nico.

The orphanage ? Could that be what Joe meant, the same orphanage ?

" His orphanage around here Pi ? Thirty minutes from here ?"

" yes. Have you been there ?"

" It's not Pi. But Joe's been there a lot. And last time, I asked Papa to put the children there to occupy our orphanage. "

" I thought the same thing" said Bram.

" yes. I have that thought too. But I haven't told Pratama yet."

" Thank God. "

" Maybe they're picking them up right now."

" yes. Because the show will be late afternoon. The opening of the orphanage and its mosque " replied Bram.

" What are you guys doing. Let's all wait for lunch" Valencia said as he approached Nico.

Nico immediately pulled Valencia to sit on his lap.

" Iihh, this same Mami Papi is spreading openness in front of a small child. "laras joked as he closed his eyes with his palm.

Valencia laughed while standing up and then flicked Laras' nose.

" Where is that little boy, baby ? Was this the woman who said she was a child ? Heeem,, ??"

" Yes, honey. He's getting naughty now. Dare to get a second Papa. "

Laras chuckled as he opened his eyes and clasped Valencia.

" I see Mami as Papi's romantic continues."

" I'm going to Sekar. Let's be romantic too."

" Iishh, Papi Bram. "

" Therefore, marriage hunting can be romantic on Damian. "

" I was thinking of postponing this marriage at the end of the year. "

" It's delicious. I will drag you forcibly to the ruler if you dare to annul our marriage "the scolding Damian is drawing near to him.

Of course Damian's words made Laras laughed at by his two Papi. Nico coded Valencia to let them talk together.

" Apaan sih. " said Laras while turning his gaze back towards the plantation.

" Never dare to postpone our marriage dear. Watch out later. "germutu.

Barrel smiled.

" Well, do you mind if we get married in that mosque ? I don't like crowds. "

" That's fine. But we have the recipe in Jakarta. Because as far as I am concerned, your father and my mother have rented a hotel for the wedding reception of all of us. "

" The hotel ? Again ? Why do you like to have events at the hotel. "

" Because two, eehh, even three companies will unite dearly. Of course they want to publish it. "

" Three ?"

" The company belongs to Grandma. "

" A yes, I forgot. "

" So you don't forget that next month we're getting married" Damian replied as he pinched Laras' cheek.

" A little amnesia is okay. Let it be delayed. "kidding Laras while he was about to leave but Damian first pulled his hand.

" You know exactly how I am, baby. I will seriously drag you to the head if you really postpone our marriage. "

" I can get a lecture from the elders seven days and seven nights Mas.

" Will you go to the end tonight so you can't talk ?"

" It's delicious. "elak Laras while shaking Damian's hand.

The barrel left followed by Damian who was still chuckling.