The Unconsidered Bungsu

CHAPTER 68 To Surabaya

" When are you going to Surabaya ?" I asked Raka on my way home from my mother's shop.

" The plan is tomorrow after dawn, tonight I want to pack clothes first," he said lightly.

" Why all of a sudden, has it been pesen ticket ? " i was a little surprised. To be honest, I am sad and not ready to part.

" No need, tomorrow I wait for a bus headed Jogja passing in front of the gate. After arriving there just boarded the bus heading Surabaya."

" Want me to help pack ? " my words offer help.

" No, you're tired all day in the shop. My luggage is also not much, most added by-by the same grandmother." He refused subtly.

" I just went home, yeah, it's not good for you." Raka said goodbye when the bike stopped in front of the house.

" It's not good why, usually also from the stalls continue to the house right ? " manyaku wonder.

" You didn't see what my mom was talking about. Since I graduated and until now have not been able to work your mother so changed. That's how important material is." Raka said cynically.

It turned out that she also felt that mother changed, but as much as possible I always diverted her attention so that she would not be offended.

" Not to be taken heart, maybe it's a form of concern for my mother, just like you. I think this is how your parents feel if Winda grows up and has a boyfriend."

I tried to comfort Raka so that she would not misunderstand me. That's how mom is, always worrying too much. The ends are silent and do not want to say hello. Same with his son, and so much less with everyone else. Everyone is different in how to express their affection.

" Yes, I've come home first, you enter later it will be heard again," said Raka later.

" Are you really not going in ? " many more.

" No ah, I leave at dawn tomorrow so later after packing want to take a break. Let it be fresh on the way," he said.

" You be careful, let me know tomorrow if you're leaving."

" Okay, please say goodbye to mom and dad" he said, turning his bike on and darting away. I rushed into the house and took a shower.

" Where is Raka, why didn't you come in? " tanya Mbak Nia who was feeding on Arkana. This little guy can walk so that mbak Nia began to fuss following to and fro.

" It's home, tomorrow it's gone so now it's gonna be sorted out and then it's rest." I kind of raised my voice to be heard by my mother in the room. And sure enough, he went out.

" Where is Raka going ? " ask mom chimed.

" To Surabaya, in his pakdenya place. The one whose son was invited here with Raka," I replied as I passed to the bathroom. I left my mother and mother Nia who still seemed to want to ask.

After the Magrib prayer I laid my body on the sofa in the living room. I open my HP, there is a video submission from Raka. Apparently he showed his activities are packing for tomorrow morning. Looked Winda who was arranging some clothes and put in her backpack. Also some souvenirs are put into cardboard instant noodles.

" Kok even Winda who arranged, Raka even fun to take pictures," murmured me. I'll take a few words to comment on the video.

[So want to be helped do not want, it turns out instead told his sister ] Send.. A few seconds ago, it was blue. Raka replied to my comment.

[It was not me who told, Winda himself who wanted to help 😊🙏 ]

[But pity, where your clothes are big again, let alone jeans are also heavy. Hand Winda small tuh 😁 ]

[Winda is fat, her hands are big. Precisely your small hands, because you are small cute 😝 ]

[Grabbing you yes, watch out tomorrow I don't want to nganterin hahaha ]

[ Indeed I did not ask weekkkk 😄 ] I did not reply again. I put HP on the table and watch television. Mom came out of the room after praying too.

" The Raka to Surabaya what business ? Looking for a job or just playing." Mom continued the conversation that had been interrupted.

" He said he wanted to calm down first, so if there is a vacancy there maybe his uncle can help find it, "I replied while still watching TV.

" Good, at least keep trying. Not necessarily in this city, if in a big city even a lot of opportunities." Mother added.

" In fact yesterday Raka had applied at the newly built mineral water plant on the edge of the city. But while waiting for the results he still wants to go to Surabaya."

When I heard Isya's azan I went into the room, the reason for avoiding talking to mother. It's nothing, but mother will end up cornering Raka. I better get some sleep.

[Aira, I'm leaving huh. Later after arriving in Surabaya I was told again bye.. 😘👋 ]

[ Okay be careful, don't forget to pray 😘 ]

There was no reply, maybe he was getting on the bus and putting the luggage down. Have a good and safe trip to your destination.

________________

A week passed. Raka always sends word through WA every day. He chatted me tonight.

[Aira, tomorrow I start working in the Jepara carving craft industry. The factory is small, it's kind of an industrial home. Close to the house, about 300m. You can walk ]

[Thank God, live it first for experience. What is the application at the mineral water plant has not been called yes ]

[I've called my cousin, he said there's been no news. Understandably the new factory will be opened so the process is old. But Evi has promised to keep trying so I can be accepted. So while waiting for news I worked here ]

[But I miss you. Not satisfied with videocall ]

[Patience first, the important thing is to pray that there will soon be a call from his office mbak Evi and I can quickly return home ]

[Aamiin. I never stop praying during the night for your success. I've always supported you. ]

[Thank you. Already yes, I want to rest so that tomorrow morning fresh body when leaving for work on the first day 🙏 ]

[ Okay. Good night, good night. Dream of me yes 😊 . bye ]

[bye, see you next time 😘 ]

Thankfully Raka has got a job in Surabaya, no problem if only in the factory. The important thing is I can answer if mom asks about Raka's news.

Day after day I passed without his presence. Sometimes if I want to sleep after chat with Raka I cry. I miss it, even though we often video call still feels different if we do not meet in person. Moreover, I see him getting thinner, pity it. He rarely eats, but he also holds money. Ms. Harti also never told me anything if she met me.

A month later.

Unexpectedly, Raka's grandmother came to the mother's shop. I don't know where to get here.

" Assalamualaikum, Ma'am ! " he said salute. He came in and sat down. He dropped the luggage from his bag.

" Waalaikum salaaam, eeh tumben grandmother stopped by our shop. "we said at the same time. I also made some warm tea for Raka's grandmother. Soon I went out and let him drink.

" Aira, grandma's here to tell you. Si Raka got a call from the mineral water plant. You can call him and tell him to come home for the test."

Why should I tell Raka, indeed Winda does not have HP ? my inner. Aah, but that's it. Maybe grandma had other intentions if I delivered it to Raka.

" Well, Grandma, I'll send a message to Raka later" I said.

" Why not just call now, time to pick up. He's gonna have to test." Grandma asked me to call Raka right now.

" But he's working, if called at least lifted. Or gini aja, I chat now maybe if he has a gap in time he could read it."

I also decided to send a message to Raka right now. Even if he did not have time to open the minimum HP he can see in the notification balloon if his HP is placed nearby. And he can immediately ask permission to his boss.

[Raka, your grandmother came to the stall. Said you got a call from the mineral water plant. Maybe to do tests and interviews. The invitation is the day after tomorrow, so tomorrow morning you have to leave from Surabaya ]

[But the decision is in your hands, whether you will continue to work there or in your own city. I'm just delivering a message from your family ] Send, tick two. Means it's been sent. Hopefully Raka sees this message in the notification balloon.

I don't want to force him to come home, if he's comfortable working in Surabaya. Between him and me there is no bond, so I have no right to rule his life. But I hope he will choose to work in his own city, because honestly I can not be far from him.

*************************

Still going on gaeess.. About Aira will match with Raka no yes

Curious, so follow the story. Do not forget the likes and comments so that the author can continue this story in accordance with your aspirations.

Okey ! Thanks.