The Beloved Lady of the Emperor

17- Disguised (5)

The next day, Kai, still disguised as Yuda, goes to Ara's house on foot.

''Where is the hair bowl going?'' joni muttered when he saw Kai passing in front of his house.

Arriving at Ara's house, it just so happened that Ara had just returned from the market.

''For Ara!" greeting Kai while confirming the position of the thick glasses.

''Morning, Yud. It's been here.''

''I am the spirit of work. Cook you helped me, I want to be lazy.''

''Yes, please help me bring my groceries.''

''OK.'' While entering Ara's house, Yuda sees Nek Inah preparing breakfast in aid of Grandpa.

''On the morning, Kek-Nek, '' said hello to Yuda kindly.

''You are the one in the hospital?'' ask Grandma. Yuda stopped his steps for a moment to answer Grandma's question.

''Yes, grandma. I'm Yuda. Grandma, I'll excuse you to go back first.''

''Yes, after that you all have breakfast.''

''Yes, grandma.'' Answer Kai. After helping to bring the groceries back, Yuda and Ara headed towards the dining table.

''Let's eat, Jud. Elo must not have had breakfast, right?'' guess Ara while pouring rice into her plate.

''I-iya, not yet.''

''Yes, take it. Don't worry.'' Said Ara.

''Yes Yuda. Let's eat!'' sahut Grandpa. Kai simply nodded while forcing his smile. Kai's gaze circled towards the dining table. Seeing there is only tofu, tempeh, sambal and kale that seems to be stir-fried.

''What does Ara eat like this every day?'' mumbling Kai in the heart. Looking deeper into Ara's life, inexplicably makes Kai feel sorry for Ara. Especially with her painful past. With hesitation, Kai poured rice into his plate. Kai also tries to follow the way Ara eats, her grandparents who eat by hand. Something Kai had never done before. Kai really has trouble eating using his hands but he has to do it so that Ara does not suspect. Only a small bribe was caught by Kai's hand. The first mouthful went into Kai's mouth and somehow the simple meal was very delicious.

''Mmmmm it's delicious.'' Praise Kai with a mouthful of food.

''Thank God you like it, son.'' Grandmother said.

''Can I add more nek?'' asked Kai with a face full of enthusiasm.

''Can't. Let's eat a lot.'' Said Nek Inah. With the spirit of Kai poured rice into his plate. Adding tempeh, tofu and also kale until it is not there. Kai ate like a stale person, more like a starving person. Ara, grandfather and grandmother looked at each other to see Kai eating so passionately.

''Swallow, Yud.'' Said Ara.

''What a pity for Judah. His fate is the same as mine, let alone he is an orphan, murmured Ara in the heart while looking at Kai who was so eager to eat.

''Oh yes, Grandma. From now on Ara will be helped by Yuda. Poor him for a job. And he also lives in Joni's contract. Ara was yesterday again the same as Judah. He needs a job and a place to live. Yes, Ara asked to help Ara. Moreover, Yuda yesterday helped Ara right?''

''It's okay, Ra. It's good that we can help others. Even though we are poor, we are still useful to others. Besides helping people don't wait rich. If you wait rich, when we want to help him, said Grandpa Salih with a small laugh. Instantly Kai felt slapped with Grandpa Salih's words.

''Yes, Cake. All grandfather's advice, Ara remembered.''

''Oh yes, Jud. After this send to Techno Group office yes. Elo still wants to, right?''

''I-iya. Want to.''

''Yes, I ate it. I'll go to the kitchen first.''

''Gentleman be careful.''

''Yes, Ra. Take it easy, this grandfather is still strong.'' Grandpa Salih said while laughing.

After all the orders were ready, Ara and Kai immediately set off to deliver the orders. This time Kai was still piggybacking, of course he pretended not to have memorized all the areas that Ara was heading to. And Ara did that so that it was during Kai who was given the task for delivery order, while Ara focused on making incoming orders.

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Kai is very surprised when they arrive at Pak Kusuma's office, Kai's father.

''Why are we here?'' ceplos Kai's. Ara squinted her eyes at Kai.

''How the hell? we're here to deliver coffee with juice ordered by Mr. Kusuma. Very cool, the big bosses like my coffee and artificial juice, said Ara with a smile.

''Stupid! I almost let go, '' Kai murmured inwardly.

''Oh I forgot, hehehe. Sorry, said Kai acting stupid.

''Yes, let's help. This banana smoothies special order Mr. Kusuma.'' Ara then stepped her feet towards Pak Kusuma's room.

''Huft, may papa not recognize me, '' Kai murmured inwardly. They had to take the elevator to the fifth floor, Mr. Kusuma's room.

''Tok tok tok tok!" ara's voice knocked on the door.

''Enter!" answer Mr. Kusuma. Security and receptionist, have known Ara for a long time so Ara no longer need to ask permission. Moreover, Mr. Kusuma has been a regular customer for two years. Somehow Mr. Kusuma really likes juice made by Ara, but Ara feels that in other places there are more delicious than his own especially for a boss class like Mr. Kusuma.

''Siang Mister,'' greet Ara kindly. Kai followed Ara.

''Jiang Ara's. How's it going? it's been a few weeks not drinking your homemade juice, it tastes bitter mouth, '' he joked. Pak Kusuma's eyes then looked towards Kai in disguise.

''I am good, sir. Fortunately, the accident I had was not severe, he said with a smile.

''Thank goodness, Ara. Who's he?''

''Oh this is Yuda. Because orders are getting more so I need friends to help, said Ara with a big smile.

''Wow, apparently already have employees. I pray that you will become a successful person.''

''Amen. Thank you, sir. Oh yeah put it all on the couch table. Let my secretary share it later.''

''Fine sir. And this belongs to sir.'' Ara said while putting a bottle of juice on Mr. Kusuma's desk. There Kai doesn't talk much, he's afraid that his papa will recognize him. Mr. Kusuma then extended money to Ara and did not forget that Mr. Kusuma always gave more to Ara.

''Sir, why do you always give more? and the advantages are always many.'' Said Ara feeling bad.

''It's okay, Ara. That's so you get more excited. Moreover, if your drink is brought to a five-star restaurant, it is definitely worth that much.''

''Once again thank you, sir. Master is very kind. That's why I always got the order from the master, hehehe.'' Said Ara honestly.

''Hahahah I like your honesty.''

''All right, sir, excuse me. Once again thank you.''

''Same-sama. Be careful yes and keep the spirit.''

''Every lord!" ara replied excitedly as well. Kai wondered why Ara was so familiar with Ara. Even the chat they always connect. Their closeness is like a friend. In the past, two years ago when Ara started selling, Ara had peddled her juice on the streets. At red light, it offers its juice from car to car and from motor to motorbike. But no one bought it. Precisely the first day of sale, the sale was damaged by street thugs who claimed to own the territory there. Mr. Kusuma who accidentally passed by, saw Ara being surrounded by thugs. Mr. Kusuma then came to his aid. This was where their initial introduction was until Mr. Kusuma became Ara's regular customer. Moreover, as much as possible, Mr. Kusuma knows how the poignant story of Ara's life. That was what prompted him to always give Ara some spirit by buying her juice. Moreover, the artificial juice Ata is very good.

Seriate.....