
The happy sparkle was clearly emblazoned from Mbah Bhanuwati's face when he saw his house back. The old woman repeatedly thanked, because she could return to the house of the relics of the husband that she had inhabited for decades.
Bude Gayatri leads the mother into the house, while Sekar and Dino pull things out of the car first. There were a lot of items belonging to the grandmother and her budenya brought from the house, such as clothes and pillows bolting theirs. Understandably, they had to stay in the hospital for several months.
"I'm going home right away, Bude, Sekar," said Dino who just put down the last bag belonging to the grandmother. Actually Dino still wants to linger there, but Sekar certainly wants time with his family, and he does not want to be a bully.
"Well, why the hurry, son? Eat first, Bude's just cooking." Bude Gayatri hurried over to Dino to forbid him from leaving.
"No need to bother, Bude. After all Bude and Mbah have just arrived, it is better to rest first. Sleeping in the hospital is not as comfortable as sleeping at home." Dino smiled gently.
Bude Gayatri would like to thank Dino for helping them. They never returned anything. In the heart of the bude, if only Dino's parents agreed, they would have been married long ago.
Dino kisses Bude Gayatri's hand and leaves the house. Just take him to the car. Arriving at the car, Sekar said the same sentence as his bud. "Thank you so much again, Mom? Sorry if again we're back a lot of trouble,"
"It doesn't have to be like that, we've known each other for a long time, right?"
Sekar nodded. Looking at the girl's pretty face, Dino was unable to hold back. He gently ruffled Sekar's black mane. Although Dino's face looks mediocre, but Sekar can capture a different meaning from the look in his eyes.
Fainthearted. The girl did not give any reaction, other than just returning Dino's eyes with an indecipherable look.
"I go first, assalamualaikum,"
"Wa'alaikumsalam." She smiled kindly while waving her hand.
Dino runs his car while continuing to stare at Sekar from the reflection of the rearview mirror. The girl had not moved from there at all, until her car was completely out of sight.
Dino took a long breath. Although he had promised Sekar to establish a relationship no more than a pair of sisters, Dino could not deny, that his friendship with the girl made his feelings more and more expanded.
Dino recalled their fight at the hospital back then. His words to Sekar who would propose to the girl after Mbah Bhanuwati's affair was finished, made Dino's heart wander.
...***...
Arion could only sit limp on the living room sofa, when he learned from Dini, that Sekar had returned to his hometown a few days ago.
"I'm sorry, Mas," said Dini, bowed, for not telling him about Sekar's return. The reason, the girl threatened Dini would block her number, if she dared to leak it to Arion.
"Minimal, wait for Mbak to get home first, so he can't block Mbak's return." Dini still clearly remembers the message delivered by Sekar over the phone.
Arion. He could not blame his brother. The man nodded in frustration. Now he was completely gone from his side.
"Sir," seeing his boss daydreaming, Aiden took the initiative to call. But I didn't get an answer. The atmosphere in the living room suddenly felt so quiet and slightly choked. Aiden frowned uncomfortably. Somehow he seems to have found out, that Arion is now planning something crazy. Understandably, he had known Arion for a long time.
After waking up from his daydream, Arion picks up the phone that is in the pocket of the shirt. He then called someone.
Daniel had just finished a meeting and returned to his room. He tidied up all the files that were still scattered on the desk, then left the office with Noah.
Daniel's cell phone rang as they waited in front of the elevator door.
"Assalamualaikum" hail Arion.
"Vaalaikumsalam. I heard, you're back? How's the job there? Is the project going well?" without further ado, Daniel immediately leaned Arion with various questions about his work in Surabaya.
They sounded serious, until Daniel got into the elevator and arrived at the lobby.
"YOU'RE T0LOL OR G1LA!" daniel's shout suddenly blared filled the office lobby. The employees who were there were not surprised, found one of their leaders shouting harsh words.
"NO! YOU'RE G1LA! VERY G1LA!" daniel shouted at Arion. Noah could only scratch his neck awkwardly, as his whole eye looked at the two of them. Some even signaled Noah to tell him what had happened. But Noah chose silence.
"I'm still sane!" reply Arion fierce.
"If you were sane, you wouldn't ask for such a ridiculous thing!" exclaim Daniel. His voice was no longer as loud as before.
"You promised you'd always help me if I needed you. Now I'm charging him" Arion reminded Daniel of his promise.
"Yes, but not with this one. You know for yourself, they're highlighting your behavior, Rion!" Daniel scratched his forehead in frustration.
"Mas" call Arion.
"Stop calling me in that tone. If you want to fight, we'd better get physical!" Daniel stopped at the exit. His one hand is now on his waist. The employees who were also about to go home automatically stopped behind Daniel. They did not dare to break out.
"I'll see you tomorrow!" exclaim Arion steady.
"I won't see you before you straighten out your brain!" without further ado, Daniel hung up his phone unilaterally. The man then stepped foot into the parked car in front of the office. His face was full of emotion.
Ever since they were little, there have been stupid behaviors and ideas of Arion to be able to realize his wishes. Although the younger brother is better known as a quiet child, but if he already wants something, then he will turn into an annoying child. Like posing as Daniel's personal driver to meet their ailing grandmother, first. The quarrel with the father made Arion forbidden to meet the grandmother at that time. And somehow, his sister even followed his mother alone to London, when he was not even 13 years old.
Arion rubbed his ringing ears as a result of Daniel's spontaneous scream. Even though he could guess how his brother reacted, he still felt surprised.
His eyes then turned to Aiden who was looking at him sharply. The reaction was not much different apparently obtained not only from Daniel, but his personal assistant as well.
"Sir, You–"
Arion hurriedly stopped Aiden's words. "I've heard enough of Daniel, don't you add any more!" not wanting to argue, Arion decided to go to his room on the second floor.
Arriving at the room, Arion immediately opened his suit and shirt. The man then sat on the edge of the bed and went back to check his phone. He was trying to annoy Daniel again.
Unintentionally, his eyes read a line of messages that he had not yet opened.
Join the telegram.
...***...
A carefree laugh came out from Sekar's lips after hearing Dimas' funny babble. He, Dimas, Rani, Ningsih, Lastri and Jalu were making a video call together. Sekar invites his friends to see the whole house. Not to be left behind, they also introduced themselves and chatted for a moment with Bude Gayatri.
"In front of my house there is a small forest. Unfortunately it's night, so you can't see it. I'll show you later on the day of light."
"Your house is really cool and comfortable. I can imagine how good it is to sleep at night, without air conditioning or a fan."
Sekar nodded in response to Dimas' words. "My fan is more often used as a display." A small laugh slid from his lips.
Before long, they ended the video call so that Sekar could rest.
Smiling with pleasure. Missing his friends was slightly treated by staring at their faces, even though only through video calls. It was much better than just exchanging messages.
After feeling well rested, Sekar intends to start looking for work again. No need to bother to the cafe, he can use his cellphone to find information about job vacancies.
"It does not need a high salary as in Umbara, the important thing is that I can still meet the needs of Mbah and Bude life," Pinta Sekar.