The Old Tree Dwellers

The Back to Calm

The next day, when dawn broke, Aulia and Madi were already busy preparing themselves. This morning, they had plans to clear the stall that had been abandoned long enough. Almost a month or so, the stall was left empty.

"Kang, breakfast first, yuk. This, Adek has cooked savory rice, Akang's favorite."

Madi smiled, approaching towards the dining room, after hearing Aulia's call.

"It's worth the fragrance, it turns out, sister cooks savory rice pleasure Akang."

Hearing Madi's words, Agatha's smile grew even more. Sometimes, Madi jokes can make her blush.

"Ah, this Akang. He likes to flirt, sister. Eat it now. Later, it's cold hunting."

Madi no longer teased his wife, and began to bribe a spoonful for a spoonful of savory rice and side dishes. Really enjoy the delicious breakfast rice made by his wife.

By 8am, the two of them were preparing to head for the kiosk. The weather today is very sunny. There are no black clouds hanging. The atmosphere around the old tree seemed quiet. Residents only pass by but do not dare to pull over. At most only people who want to put offerings and perform rituals only dare to approach the place.

"Kang, look at that. It turned out that there were still people who placed offerings there," pointed Aulia towards the old tree.

"Yes, Deck. Akang was also astonished. Why, there are still people who want to ally with the devil," said Madi was not out of thought with their perverted thoughts.

"Hopefully, they're quickly awakened, Kang," Aulia hoped. He also wanted to keep the situation around their homes safe and clean from the interference of these astral beings.

"Amin ..., hopefully, Brother. Now, we just concentrate on the journey" Madi said, smiling.

Aulia nodded, agreeing with Madi, her husband. The atmosphere along the way to the market, felt crowded. Especially after entering the market. Some traders and porters who used to help them seemed to start greeting.

"Have you started opening, Di?" ask one of the porters about Madi's subscription.

"Tomorrow, Kang. Today, I clean up first," replied Madi while saying goodbye to enter the market environment.

At the place where Madi was selling, many asked how she was doing. Understandably, Madi has not sold long enough.

"Where are you, Di? It's been a while, you guys not selling?" asked Bu Paria, one of her stall neighbors.

"Thank God, fine, ma'am. Yes, hopefully tomorrow can sell again," said Madi, smiling little.

"Thank God. It looks like your wife is doing well too" continued the middle-aged woman.

Aulia nodded towards Bu Paria and threw a smile. Replied with a nod and a smile by the woman. After making small talk, Madi and Aulia continue their work cleaning the kiod that looks dirty and dusty.

"Kang, we recommend that Akang contact people who usually pass vegetables for us. So, brsok we can sell again." Madi nods. Agree with his wife's advice.

It's true, what he said. If not immediately order, tomorrow they do not go to the vegetables for sale. A moment later, Madi was busy contacting some big merchants who used to sell vegetables to them.

After calling, Madi then helped Aulia sweep and mop up the stall floor. The situation of the kiosk, now changed to be cleaner and brighter. No more dirty and dirty smells. The spider nests that had been gracing a lot had slowly begun to be cleaned.

"Dik, just rest first, if you're tired. Poor womb!" madi's suggestion when she saw the sweat dripping from Aulia's forehead.

"Yes, Kang. It's also about to rest" said Aulia, taking a chair and starting to sit down. A glass of water was immediately swallowed. The thirst that had approached slowly began to disappear.

"Akang had already contacted several suppliers who often suitcase vegetables for us. Tomorrow, they're willing to set aside vegetables for our stall."

"Thank God, Kang. Then, brsok we can sell like first."

Madi smiled seeing Aulia laughing happily. Perhaps, his wife is already too saturated at home. Moreover, since Madi's departure to the school, practically he was only at his parents' house.

"Yes .. but, my sister should not be too tired either. Got to get plenty of rest. Why else!"

"Sister, Kang promised, will definitely get enough rest. There is Akang after all. So, surely Adik will not be too tired."

Hearing his wife's words, Madi's smile grew wider. Right now, he just wanted to focus on selling. While Madi Aulia fan is surrounded by excitement because from tomorrow it can sell again. Around their stall, there were a pair of sharp eyes watching their movements.

It seems that the owner of the sharp eye was not happy with the presence of the husband and wife back to the market. However, Madi did not budge at all. Right now, he only wanted to enjoy happiness with his wife Aulia.

"Kang, come on, eat first! Beberes busy, then,"

Hearing Aulia's invitation, Madi went to his wife who had finished presenting the provisions they had earlier. Rice with simple side dishes. Without delay, Madi picked up a plate of rice and side dishes and began to bribe him slowly.

The two husbands looked greedily eating the dish. The clock shows at half-twelve in the afternoon. Both of their stomachs feel hungry.

"Kang, are we going home now?" aulia asked, while cleaning their cutlery earlier.

"Yes, Brother. Let's just go home now. Soon, azan lohor. Many other merchants have also gone home."

Hearing her husband's reply, Aulia hurriedly tidied up all the equipment and put it in the basket. While Madi, closing daan locked their trading stalls.

"Mom, We go first" said the husband and wife to Bu Paria.

"Yes .. yes ... This too, he wants to go home too" he replied kindly. The market where Madi sells is famous for being crowded only during the day until just before noon.

After saying goodbye, Madi and Aulia sauntered towards the parking area. Before heading to their parked vehicle, Madi asked some people who used to lift vegetables to be taken to the kiosk tomorrow.

Their faces are shining. Finally, Madi returned to selling. That means their income increases and that means their kitchen is getting steaming. Madi and Aulia then left the market, while the pair of sharp eyes paid attention again.