Om Handsome

The Part 10

Sean was still stabbing the nicotine stick tucked in between his fingers. Once in a while Sean sees Selina stabbing the meatballs. Sean's smile expands at Selina's innocent behavior. There was just that 12th-grade act. Previously Selina said she did not want to add meatballs, but seeing her friends come and order meatballs at will make Selina unwilling. There were already two servings of meatballs that Selina had eaten, but the girl was not willing to stop. Sean felt confused about Selina's portion of food like porters, but had a beautiful body shape.

Sean sniffed his cigarette. He threw it away and stepped on it. Sean got up from the place he was sitting when he saw the meatball cart was not full of students. Sean approached the seller to pay for the meatballs he ordered.

"How, Sir?" ask Sean.

"One million, Mommy" he answered.

Sean gave a sum of money that the meatball seller called. While waiting for Selina to finish eating Sean chose to sit together and chat with the meatball seller. Although he comes from a rich family Sean is not uncomfortable to sit together with people like the meatball seller.

"How long have you been selling meatballs?"

"It was two years before I got married, Mom."

"How much are you now?"

"43 years, Mom."

Sean noticed the meatball seller's appearance. He was younger than his father, but looked much different. Both of them come from very different families.

"The old cart why not replace the new one? Maybe by replacing the cart many will buy it Father's merchandise."

The atmosphere became quiet. Sean saw the meatball seller's face become sad.

"Why sad, sir?"

"I no longer have the capital to buy a new cart. I cheated on my friend and wife, Mas. They worked together to bring my hard earned money during trading and even left me a penny. So I sell the way."

The meatball seller finally told how his wife and best friend betrayed him. The hard-earned money during trading was taken away by them. The reason is that the money will be used to buy a strategic house so there is no need to rent a kiosk to sell. Trust in his wife and best friend made him blind. He only realized it when he knew the house he planned to buy was seized by the bank. His wife ran away with her male friend carrying money and her son. The meatballs seller is now living alone.

Sean listened to the meatball seller's story seriously. Seeing the persistence of the meatball seller's conscience stirred.

"Then you rent the kiosk that's there. It's strategic." Sean pointed at one of the stalls that was across the street that said rent.

"Well, that's a rent that's gonna be expensive. I can't afford it."

"That's an easy problem. You just tell me I told you to. Otherwise tomorrow I'll have my friend take care of it."

"This one doesn't like to joke." A small laugh appeared on the meatball seller's lips.

Obviously the meatball seller did not believe what Sean said, because he did not know all the shophouses lined up along the road belonged to the Bagaskara company.

"i'm serious. I'll help you free up your rent for the next year. After a year you tried to pay for it."

"What's right, Mas?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"But on one condition."

"What are the conditions, Mom."

"Work hard, sir. You have to succeed and make this effort forward. If not, I'll have my money back."

"Good, Mas. I agree I will work hard." The meatball seller accepted Sean's terms without hesitation and it excited Sean.

The chat ends, Sean picks up the phone that was in his pants pocket. He sent a message to Bima to take care of the shophouse that Sean promised to the meatball seller.

"Tomorrow someone will come here to help you. His name is Bima."

"Thank you very much, Mommy." The meatball seller was very happy. He even wanted to prostrate himself in front of Sean, but was prevented by the man.

"This is my business card. Call me if you need anything."

The meatball seller received a business card given by Sean while wiping his tears.

Because seriously chatting Sean did not know that Selina was watching him. Selina also overhears Sean and the meatball seller. There was a sense of admiration appearing within Selina. The girl could not believe that the man who looked bad had a good heart. Sean seemed to give him a big surprise.

Sean who heard Selina coughing hastily approached Selina and gave her some water to drink.

"Why did it get like this?" asked Sean worriedly.

Selina took a deep breath neutralizing the pain in her throat.

"I'm in a hurry, Om."

"Not like that anymore. Eat slowly if you don't eat it."

"Darling, Om if the meat is thrown away." Selina smiled by showing her teeth.

"Gosh my god." Sean scratched his head that did not itch. Did not end up thinking with Selina, but only one seed remained. "Next time I bought you a wagon."

"Promise yes, Om," Selina said, showing her sparkling eyes.

"Yes. It's in there. Don't forget it's tonight."

"Ready, Boss." Selina saluted Sean making the man laugh.

"See you tonight." Sean ruffled Selina's hair.

*****

"I'm home" Selina said upon arriving home.

Selina approached Keisha who was sitting in the living room. Don't forget also Selina greets and kisses Keisha's hand.

"Home home? Tumben's home soon?" ask Keisha while flipping through the magazine.

"My last subject teacher had some business. So we were sent home early" Selina replied. "Why is aunt?"

"Here's another look at the design of the room for the baby." Keisha showed Selina some pictures of baby designs.

"Oh." Selina sat next to Keisha and took a look at the design picture of the nursery. "This is good, Auntie."

Selina showed one of the baby room designs shades of gray and sky blue, there were many gold star images and some animal images.

"Yes too. Later Aunt Discussions with your Om," said Keisha while rubbing the side of Selina's face. "Change your clothes and eat."

"Yes, Aunt. Oh, there's something I want to talk to Auntie about." Selina patted her own forehead almost forgetting Sean's invitation to dinner.

"What's wrong?" Keisha put the magazine to the table in front of her and listened to what Selina wanted to talk about.

"Om Sean makes sure I have dinner with his family tonight" Selina said.

"So, why don't you have dinner?" Keisha was shocked to hear Selina's words. "Are you friends now? But ... Why would he take you out to dinner instead of taking his girlfriend?"

"Well that's him. I'm surprised too, Auntie. I've asked him, but Auntie knows what Sean's answer is. I'd love to know who." Selina mimicked Sean's voice making Keisha laugh.

"That sounds weird, huh?" Keisha still wonders why Sean invited Selina to dinner.

"Indeed, Sean is a strange man. Sometimes either then there is no wind or rain suddenly angry," mocked Selina.

"Yes, come along. You can go for a walk and acquaintance with the Aunt family," said Selina.

"But I'm confused as to what clothes to wear. I'm afraid I'll get the wrong costume" Selina said.

"Don't Sean say anything?" ask Keisha.

"Om Sean just said I had to make a beautiful dress and would pick me up later tonight at 7. That's it," replied Selina.

"Well, Auntie's gonna ask Sean. Now change your clothes and eat."

"OK, Aunt. I'm going to go in the room first." Selina kissed Keisha's cheek before going to her room.