
The next few days, Aulia left for work as usual. Since getting engaged to Bayu, every time he went to work always went to Bayu's house first because his motorbike was placed in Bayu's house.
Just like this morning he entered the yard and parked in front of the house. His bookstore is not nine in the morning, he's late for work at eight. So half-eight he had arrived at Bayu's house.
Because Mr. Ridwan and Bu Santy have gone to work, and Gani also left srkolah, which there is only Bayu. He also happens to be getting ready to work.
"Well, Bayu Tumben hasn't left yet,?" asked Aulia when she got home.
"Yes, I was bad luck. Yes hopefully it is not too late" replied Bayu as he walked towards the garage.
"Yes, if you are careful, do not speed InshaAllah not late,!" sahut Aulia's.
"Dear, oh yes, please lock the door later, because today Bi Darmi did not enter. The key you just bring, because Mama has brought her own key," said Bayu.
"Yes Mas. I will pray and have lunch here. I put it in the kitchen" replied Aulia.
"It's up to you, I've already left. Ahilynjou,!" he said as it passed.
"Waalaikumsalam.," replied Aulia.
Slowly Aulia went back into the house. He put his bag in the kitchen cupboard. Now he's out in the yard and he's got his bike in the garage. After he closed the garage again, he closed the main door.
Aulia walked towards Semeru's bookstore where she worked all this time. Aulia crossed the highway assisted by a pedicab attendant there.
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During the day after the break, Aulia went straight to Bayu's house. Usually at this hour Bayu's parents have come home. And it turns out that it is true, there is a car Mr. Ridwan parked in the yard of the house.
"Assalamualikum.," said Aulia from outside because the door was open.
"Waalaikumsalam.," said someone from inside the house.
Mrs Santy came out and let her in. Aulia immediately kissed the back of the middle-aged woman's hand.
"Home home, ma'am," said Aulia as she headed to the kitchen to get a drink.
"Yes, Lia. Coincidentally this task was done all, finally all the teachers can go home," replied Ms. Santy.
"Aulia's going to pray, ma'am."
"Oah, you're using to say hitchhiking everything. Now you are the future wife of Bayu, if you want to come here anytime it is okay. Especially if you want to pray or what," replied Ms. Santy.
"Yes, Mom. I told Mas Bayu that I had lunch here."
"But I haven't cooked yet, son? Did you just buy me a fish outside,?" said Ms. Santy.
"No, Mom. Aulia brought her lunch. This I have taken from the kitchen cabinet," replied Aulia while showing her the lunchbox.
"Geez, Lia. If you want to eat here, just say so. Later, for example, when Bi Darmi does not enter, let me buy all of you go home," replied Ms. Santy.
"It's okay, Mom. Next time."
"Yes, Bi Darmi permission not to enter he said not feeling well. So I cook just for breakfast," Ms. Santy said while cleaning the breakfast table.
"No, Ma. Let Aulia get it done. I have just come, change clothes first and pray all over. Let this be Aulia doing."
Ms. Santy looked at Aulia's face with a smile. He felt very lucky because Bayu got a diligent and sholeha wife candidate.
"Alright then, I pray first. Oh yes mukena in the guest room already I love one," said Ms. Santy.
"Yes, Mom."
Aulia headed to the guest room located on the lower floor adjacent to the room of Bu Santy and Pak Ridwan to perform dhuhur prayer. He was used to it because almost every day he went to Bayu's house.
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"Tante Santy,!" it's screaming from outside.
"Yes, who is it,?" replied Mrs Santy from the inside.
"It's Dinda, Tan."
Dinda, why is the boy here. He doesn't work this hour at home. Batin Bu Santy's.
"What's up, Din,?" ask Ms. Santy in front.
"This is a cake for Auntie, happened to be Dinda came home from work had stopped by the cake shop. So remember the same Aunt Santy. Mbak Dini once said that Aunt Santy likes this cake," replied Dinda while giving the cake box.
"Oh thank you, Din. How do you bother everything. Come on in,!" bring Mrs Santy.
Dinda came in following Ms. Santy from behind. He sat down on the chair. Ms. Santy opened the package.
"Oh, this is a big Aunt's favorite, Din.!"
"Yes Aunt, please eat it, it's okay" replied Dinda.
Shortly after, a motorbike came into the yard of Bu Santy's house. And then Bayu went into the house.
"Eh you're home, Bay,?" said Ms. Santy.
"It's Saturday, Ma. Half a day, right,?" answer Bayu.
"But it's late afternoon, how do you say half a day,?" said Ms. Santy.
"She stopped by the showroom before."
Then Bayu turned to look at Dinda who was sitting in a chair near his mother. Then he glanced at the package of cakes that were on his mother's lap.
"Oh yes Bay, this was Dinda bringing Mama cake. He said he used to see Dini buy this for Mama. So, just as he saw this cake directly inget Mama," explained Ms. Santy.
"Oh, thank you," Bayu is just 'O.
Dinda felt that Bayu did not agree with his actions this time. Then Bayu went in and up to his room.
Shortly afterwards, people rang the front bell. "Assalamualaikum.," said someone from outside.
"Waalaikumsalam.," said Ms. Santy as she stepped forward.
When it opened, it was Aulia. Ms. Santy let her in as usual. Aulia came in following Ms. Santy from behind. She was shocked that Dinda was sitting in the living room.
Then Aulia regretted it and greeted him, "It's been a long time, Ma'am.?"
"Oh just now."
"Sorry I stayed a while, huh Ma'am,?" aulia said as she went inside.
But before he entered the guest room, Bayu was seen coming down from his room. Aulia undoes her intention to enter the room but waits for Bayu.
"You're home at this hour,?" ask Bayu.
"I was praying with my boss. It will be five o'clock" replied Aulia.
"Oh yeah that's it, I'll wait at the dinner table, okay,?" say Bayu.
"No need Mas, I will finish praying directly back to the store. Mas Bayu accompany Mbak Dinda alone is okay,!" aulia replied while entering the room.
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