THE BACHELOR?!!

Chapters 2. Miss Bakwan

As usual, this morning a plate of bakwan was perched on the dining table. Since the incident got lost in the forest, every morning there must be a bakwan at the dining table. Mama Aiu certainly never bored to make it especially for her beloved child.

Joseph still lives with Mama Aiu and Papa Andre. It was not that Joseph could not afford his own home that the young man wanted to take care of his own parents. It is the responsibility of the boy. After all, the house that is occupied now is the relic of the uyut, Mr. Hendra. There are a lot of memories left in that house. Grandpa Adrian and Grandma Airin prefer to stay in their villa in the countryside in City B. Usually once a month they will visit the villa.

Just like the morning before, Joni was already at her boss' house. Of course to pick up his boss. Not to forget Mama Aiu always invited her for breakfast.

"Joni, come here! We're having breakfast!" bring Mama Aiu.

Joni was invited to sit at the dining table. Joni was no longer in that house. Joni had even been considered like a child by Aiu and Andre. Joni once saved Joseph.

"Geez! Bakwan again... Bakwan again! Mama boss, is not bored every day for bakwan? I wonder, why also the Boss does not get tired of eating bakwan? Not morning, not afternoon, not afternoon, bakwan mulu!" Joni chattered while chewing bakwan.

"Grove! Ngoceh-ngoceh but also eaten by the bakwan!" reply Ucup do not want to lose.

"Dear boss if not eaten! The boss' mom was tired of him. Mama Boss's cooking is the best! Is it true that Papa Boss?!"

"Truly! I fell in love with my mom because the food was delicious!" reply Andre.

Mama Aiu just smiled hearing that. Aiu was greatly comforted by Joni's ramblings in the morning. For him it is a cure for longing when all can still gather like before, when the twins are not married and have their own lives. Although sometimes Aiu feels lonely but what power, the Twins are now married and have to take care of their household.

Sometimes there is a selfish feeling in the heart of Aiu who wants to force Joseph to get married. Aiu had discussed this matter with Andre. Andre resolutely rejects the idea to match Joseph. Moreover, the message of Mr. Hendra still clearly remembered in his mind to let their children choose their own soul mate. Andre understood the loneliness Aiu felt but for him giving freedom to Joseph was the best. "Patience Ai! You are a mother, so pray for Joseph to quickly meet his soul mate!"

"O yes boss! The teacher for the halfway house already exists. Today he's coming just he asked to meet at 3pm!"

"Why did he ask for 3 o'clock? Isn't morning better?" ask Ucup.

"He'll be in town by 8 a.m! He asked for time to rest first! I read ya boss profile!"

"The name is Citra Srikandi Wirabuana. He was from a village in town B. Graduates of S1 majoring in education from universities in City B with cumlaude predicate. This girl also has a lot of experience in teaching street children during college once boss! Plus he can martial arts as well as archery! That's why I chose him!"

"What??!! Archery??" Ucup almost choked after hearing the word archery.

"The Boss why the hell? How shocked is that?"

"Hmmm... All righty! Let's see the performance!"

What don't-don't...? Although the possibility exists but not necessarily it is him! Ucups.

"Come on Jon, we're leaving! He's struggling again! Cepetan, it's late!"

"Prophey to the boss! That Mama Boss is still packing!"

The supplies are ready. The two men paid their respects to Aiu and Andre. The house is back.

"Mas, did you see Yusuf's expression when Joni said that the teacher was good at archery? Looks like the girl he's been looking for is an archer?" Aiu started the discussion.

"Could be! His expression was so shocked! Which, I think I've heard of a name called Joni!? But where is it?" Andre still remembers.

"Where's mas? Not your catch, is it?" aiu's face peeked within Andre's bead of eyes.

"Astaghfiullah! It's not who! You are enough, baby! I forgot where I heard that name! If you remember, you will know!"

Meanwhile, a girl with a backpack on her back just got off the train. The girl in the hat immediately headed for the exit. The first thing he looked for was lodging. The braided woman pulled out her phone then searched for the inn closest to her current location. It did not take long, lodging was obtained. After a shower and breakfast, the girl took a break. Alarm set at 13:00.

Somewhere in City B, a married couple is in a state of turmoil as they only found a letter in their daughter's room this morning.

"It's really father and mother's offspring, son! The ability to disappear without a trace you do need a thumbs up!" a smile from the face of a handsome old man.

"You are yes, the prodigal son can still smile so!" the typical scolding of a mother whose child has been lost.

"But it is true! Our son's abilities are great! Try reading the letter! He asked us not to search! So, just leave him alone!"

For mom and dad, though,

I apologize for leaving the house. Please don't look for a great-grandchild for a while. Tweets need time to be alone. Please tell Grandpa, great-grandfather doesn't want to be fooled. Let the great-grandchildren meet their own soul mate. The great-granddaughter will definitely take care of herself. If it's quiet Cicit will contact father and mother.

Greetings and love, dear,

Chirp.

"Bim, how does he know if he wants to be betrothed? Even we have not confirmed the idea of papa and father. Why would a great-grandchild know?"

"Badly parachute! Let's see your son's room! That kid must've tapped into a conversation message between dad and you. But your daughter is only focused on the word matchmaking. He did not read all the messages carefully. My plan is just to introduce Cicit with the granddaughter of his business partner. Not to match. If they're willing to go ahead please if that's okay too!"

"That's it!"

"Yes, we've left him alone. If we have to search by deploying men, he can run away again! We will slowly search for it ourselves. Better not tell papa first! Just tell me that the great-grandson left town for a few months because of the teacher exchange!"

Time shows at 14:00. A girl in a flannel shirt and jeans was sitting in a street food area. The girl with braided and hatted hair was waiting for her third order. Actually the girl has been there since 13:30. It's just because he hasn't eaten yet he decided to fill his stomach first. That girl likes to eat. The previous two orders are up. Now he's waiting for the order's volume. Having previously eaten crepes and pinch cakes.

While waiting for his order, he occasionally looked at the screen of his phone. There was a picture of his father, mother, and sister on the screen. A speck of clear water almost dropped from the corner of his eye, but he held it. This is my decision, I can no longer regret it. Said the great-grandson in his heart. Shortly after, the order arrived. His face was cheerful when food filled his stomach.

Show time at 14:45. The sound of the phone ringing is heard. Tweet answered that call.

"Good day, Miss Citra! Have you reached the location?" ask the caller.

"Where is the position? What clothes?"

"I'm at Mang Ujang meatballs! I'm wearing a green flannel shirt, with an army cap!"

"OK! We'll be there!"

The great-granddaughter continued eating. The girl ordered 1 more bowl of meatballs. "Mang, the meat's good! I ordered 1 more!"

"Boss, he's eating Mang Ujang meatballs!"

"Oh yeah, we eat too! I haven't eaten Mang Ujang meatballs in a long time!"

Five minutes later the car carrying Ucup arrived at the halfway house. Ucup and Joni go directly to the street food area, precisely to the Mang Ujang meatballs.

"That's the boss of the guy!" joni's index finger pointed towards the girl in flannel and army hat.

As Joseph looked towards the girl, it somehow felt as breeze gently dancing around her, as if flying millions of flower petals as if spring had just arrived. His feelings suddenly returned to that moment, the same feeling as 15 years ago. Seeing the figure of the girl in front of him makes Joseph remembered with the braided girl who saved him first. Unknowingly uttered from her lips, "Bakwan?!"

Joni who heard his boss say the word bakwan so confused. The man approached Cicit.

"Good day, Miss Citra!" greet Joni.

"Good Day! Mr. Joni yes!"

"Yes! This is my boss who owns that halfway house!"

"Include my name Citra Srikandi Wirabuana! Call me Citra or Cicit!"

Joseph had just stood up and smiled to himself. The young man was still lulled in his memories.

"Sorry sir, whose father's name?"

Joseph, who was half conscious, was not aware of what he was saying.

"I.... The fowl!"

"Sorry, Mr Bakwan's name?" Tweezers hold back laughter.

Joni who saw it immediately stepped on Joseph's feet to quickly realize.

"Ouch! It hurts, Jon! Why use all footstrokes?"

"Let you be aware! When you said your name was Bakwan! Just be ashamed!"

"Sorry, Mrs Citra! My focus is as distracted as Bakwan! I am Yusuf Mahardika Winata!"

"Jon, please you say to Mang Ujang, these dishes are cleaned first, not usually Mang Ujang stacking dirty dishes! Mrs Citra want what more messages? Just book later let me pay!"

"Sorry, sir! These are all the old plates I ate. I haven't paid it yet." The image scratched his head that was not itchy.

The natureak! This girl eats a lot! Take a bow with mama! Ucups.

"Bu Citra hungry or greedy?" chirp Joni.

"Hunger and moonshine, Mr. Joni! The food here is delicious! Yes, let me pay!" answer Citra.

"Do Not Use Image! Let me pay for everything!"

"This is my order a lot Mr. Yusuf! I am not feeling good!"

"It's okay Mrs Citra! Let's just say it's part of our service because it's been a hassle to come here!"

"O yes Ma'am, I want to know what is the reason you accepted this job! Rarely would anyone want to do such a job!" ask Ucup.

"The main thing is because I love teaching. Moreover, these street children really need assistance and guidance. The second is because of the big salary and I can stay in a halfway house. I don't need to rent a house or a hostel. The last one is because I'm looking for people!"

"Searching people? If I could know who? Maybe we can help later!"

"No need for Mr. Joseph! I can find it myself! Thank you!"

"All right then! When it's over let's go to the halfway house! I will introduce you to the kids! The time is right because at this hour they are usually home!"

They walked towards the halfway house. Joni has since noticed the movement and body language of highly trained Citra.

"Bu Citra, sorry before! Did you ever go to military school?" Joni was curious.

"No! I just enjoy exercising!"

"Eh Joni! Why ask Bu Citra that question?"

"Sorry boss! You see, Bu Citra's body is very athletic like it was training in a military camp!"

"Is that so!? How interesting! You just investigate!"