The Rose of De Haas

Chapter 45: The Rise of the Musiu

The blue sky with a little cloud that adorns the vast space that afternoon makes a beautiful smile Rose more and more.

The weather today is very sunny, suitable to be enjoyed outside the home.

Both, now Mawar and Cecilion are walking in the city square of Palembang which is located not far from the market of Sixteen Ilir to increase quality time for them as a married couple.

It seems that many people passed by, ranging from the natives who walked on foot carrying their merchandise, and, the natives were just walking until the Europeans were seen sitting on park benches in some corner of the square in their very stylish clothes.

Although the stomach of the Rose has grown, she is still enthusiastic when invited by her husband to take a walk just to enjoy the fresh air outside their home.

The young couple seemed very happy, especially now they are waiting for the birth of the beloved baby.

"Do you want some lemonade ice?" bargain Cecilion as her pair of beautiful caramel netra caught the whereabouts of an ice lemonade-seller grandfather pushing his bike slowly several tens of meters in front of them.

"Of course I want to! I haven't had an ice lemonade in a long time" replied the enthusiastic Rose, holding her husband's hand so that he could walk over to the grandfather of the lemonade ice seller.

"Alright, alright. Let's go to Grandpa," asked Cecilion, gently drawing the wife's hand to approach the Grandfather.

The two men stepped a little hastily, shortening the distance between them and the Grandfather of the lemonade ice seller.

"Grandfather, we ordered two ice lemonade yes," said Cecilion mannered after they arrived in front of the Grandfather.

"Wait a minute, sir. I will make it soon," said the Grandfather with a warm smile on his face.

The breeze gently whipped through the strands of Rose's hair, making Cecilion's smile rise adoring the beauty of his wife in his heart.

Yes, even though she is now pregnant, the face of the Rose still looks beautiful and adorable to Cecilion.

Adam then sat next to the Rose, waiting for their ice lemonade order to be made.

Lemonade, a favorite drink of the young couple since they were still living in Batavia a few years ago.

Batavia, how's the beautiful city doing now? To be honest they want to come back just to stop by to meet their best friend Kees to let go a little longing but everything requires complicated consideration.

"This is her ice lemonade, Mr and Madam. Enjoy it" said the mannered Grandfather, handing two glasses of lemonade ice to the young Van der Linen couple.

"Thank you, Grandpa. Here's the money, take the change for Grandpa," Cecilion said, receiving two pints of lemonade ice while Rose handed Grandpa a piece of paper.

"No need, Mr and Mrs, I'll get you the change..."

The face of the Grandfather changed, seemed to feel bad to receive money from the young couple.

"Take it for Grandpa. We just want to share a little, "Reported the Rose while holding the money in his hand to the Grandfather.

"Thank you very much, Mr and Mrs... I really did not expect to earn this much money when my trading was barely selling today" said the Grandfather with teary eyes as he felt overwhelmed.

Roses and Cecilion felt filled to see the Grandfather. Although he was already dusk, he still worked hard selling lemonade ice while traveling around to connect his life.

"Return, Grandfather," said the couple Van der Linen with a sincere smile on their beautiful faces.

"But, My Lord and Lady have a little advice for both of you if you would like to listen to my advice" the Grandfather said in a quieter voice this time.

"of course we'll listen to. advice on what is it, Grandpa?"

"It is better that the Master and Madam return to the Netherland immediately" said the Grandfather, whispering.

Cecilion's eyebrows shot up next to. "what's the matter, Grandpa?"

"I heard that the new invaders from the East have started to come. I hope that the Master and Madam will soon be able to save themselves."

"What?!"

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Contrary to the weather last day, tonight the rain fell so loudly together with the loud rumbling sound of the thunder.

The rain was very heavy, muffling all the sounds so they could only hear the sound of rain from outside the house.

Cecilion let out a fretful sigh, closing all the windows and doors of their home without exception.

The man's feelings were so alarmed, remembering the words of the Grandfather of the lemonade ice seller he met last afternoon and the words of one of his business colleagues this afternoon.

"Why are you, baby? Why does your face look so worried?" tanya Mawar also worried, observing the behavior of her husband who now looks like a frightened person.

"I heard the dwarves of the East have arrived, my wife! We have to hide, I heard they have slaughtered a lot of people on the island of Java!" cecilion said as he closed the window curtain of his house.

Rose was obviously surprised to hear the words of the husband, especially this rumor that almost a full week had been heard by the Rose from various sources, ranging from neighbors to noble colleagues.

This is bad, as soon as they have to leave this country for their safety.

"So what should we do, my husband?" ask Rose hopefully anxious, dead-end sense should be how in a gripping situation like this time.

"We have no other choice but to find a place to hide and shelter. If we go to the Netherland, they'll know and catch us before we leave" Cecilion replied.

The man is only worried about the safety of his wife and future baby at this time.

The dwarves of the East were so vile, slaughtering the victims mercilessly like death-sending demons, making Cecilion goosebumps when he heard the story from his colleague.

The rose took a long breath, as worried as the husband.

"If I go to work, close all the doors and windows. Never get out of the house, if there is a need outside just ask the Babu for help. Understood?" an absolute Cecilion command that could only be countered with a nod by the Rose.

Cecilion then turned off the living room lights of his house, embracing the shoulders of the Roses to invite him to rest in their room even though now his feelings are very unsettled.

The worry and fear now became one in his mind especially now there are not many things that Cecilion can do to protect himself and his small family.

If this is the case, Cecilion can only pray while looking for the perfect hiding place so that his son and wife can stay safe.

In his silence, Cecilion prayed to persuade the Almighty to save his family from this horror.