There is No Need for Love

S2: The First Long Trip

The waiting time for Haris to come also, Haris has indeed been waiting for this long school holiday with enthusiasm, because Haris has an appointment with Natalia, who is not interested, Risda and Asrul to make a long journey to the city of Sibolga, North Sumatra, the land of Haris' birth, this intention has been there since Haris first knew the existence of Risda.

For decades Haris has not been there, even he also does not know whether his uncle and aunt, Jamil and Mila are still there or not, healthy or how, but Haris still determined to leave, about how later when he got there at all Haris did not think, which obviously just left first.

Haris just imagines a beautiful thing, there will be a meeting with his uncle and aunt, or maybe his cousin, because Haris does not know if his uncle is married or how, Haris is only sure that he will find many beautiful things there, that's all.

Haris sometimes does condemn himself, admitting that the principles and selfish attitude he has been acting all this time is very wrong, why he was so blind about the existence of his family, and why he was so blind about his family, Haris never thought a bit before meeting Risda in the interior of Borneo.

The selfish attitude that had controlled Haris all this time led him to this situation, a situation that made Haris know nothing about his extended family. Haris hopes, by returning to his homeland can open a new faucet, this is what makes Haris so eager to make this trip.

Haris has arrived in Jakarta, Asrul and Risda are also at Natalia's house, the deal is also clear. From Jakarta they took a plane to Padang, there was a plantation representative office, stopped there for a while to grab a car, then a road to the city of Sibolga, this will be their first long trip.

About the driver is certainly not a problem, the four of them who will leave the same as having good skills about driving, but women may not be the main choice, they should just relax enjoying the streets, and they should enjoy the road, so that later only Haris and Asrul are replaced.

For Asrul it is not a dilemma, has several times his family departed from Jakarta to Padangsidimpuan, his mother's village, even the road since from Jakarta, a trip that took days, ever once, ever, Asrul who became a driver since getting off the ship in Bakauheni to reach his grandfather's house in Padangsidimpuan.

The plane carrying them had landed at Minangkabau International Airport, formerly called Tabing Airport, the company's representatives had also been waiting, so it did not take long they had entered the heart of Padang City, Padang, Risda is the most enthusiastic, because this is his first experience to see the City of Padang, had never been here before.

Hadi seems to understand, he was intentional through this road, when there is another road closer, but Hadi wanted to show the face of Padang City from the beach, this concept was really welcomed, he said, especially Risda. Although the beach is not new, but the name of the beach always attracts the heart of Risda.

Risda immediately sumringah saw the beauty of the coastal suburbs of Padang City, the beach is in the city, but it is very clean and many facilities are built, although it looks simple, simple, but it is quite interesting and can spoil the eyes, it is natural that many visitors are willing to come far away here.

Photo, it will always be. Natalia inevitably had to be a photographer for her daughter and daughter-in-law, in fact Asrul was very careless, reluctant and very embarrassed, how he could pose friendly, it was okay, it was okay, it was okay, his mesra friend was his own wife, the problem was that taking pictures was his mother-in-law and from a distance not far, his father-in-law watched with a smile.

Already repeatedly Asrul asked Risda to stop, but Risda continued to force, unfortunately Natalia instead of just taking photos, even becoming a style director. Asrul's head was already enlarged, but Risda yes still Risda, not yet finished want it and Asrul can only shake the head, uncomfortable countless.

“Already dong Dek, sana gih photo with Mama, let Brother take”.

Risda was even frowning. “It is beautiful lho Bang, ayuk ..”.

Asrul resigned again. Fortunately it did not last long, now there is one more photo, four, the company employees who had picked up to be a photographer, all laughing crisply because of the employee Hadi, who was a big fan, it turned out to be funny and managed to make the atmosphere explode full of laughter.

“We go directly to the office only Di”.

Hadi nodded his head. “Each Mr. Ris”.

Haris felt the need to stop for a while at the representative office, not only to escort Hadi, but also Haris wanted to meet with the head representative here, Indra Muliawan. All this time, they only talk by telephone, but have never met in person, so Haris felt the need to just talk.

“Welcome Mr. Haris, let's go in”. Indra was waiting.

Haris laughed a little. “Sehat Pak Indra ?”.

Indra held up her thumb. “Aman and Controlled Mr. Ris”.

The next two people are involved in serious talk, of course about the company and the developments that are currently underway, Natalia, and Risda just silent, just silent, not at all understand what Haris and Indra are talking about, a little different from Asrul, because Asrul was even directly involved with the Key Performance Index (KPI) project, so it is quite understanding.

Actually Asrul even wanted to interrupt, because he found a gap that was not fitting in the conversation about the KPI, but Asrul was reluctant, Asrul did not have the courage to follow, asrul did not have the courage to follow, he had nothing to do with the company, so Asrul chose to be silent even though his heart wanted to straighten.

There are many reasons, of course, Asrul also does not know the nature of people who talk to his father-in-law, not necessarily also people who can accept if meddled while talking, silent and listening, not necessarily the same, is the best choice, Asrul prefers it.

Fortunately, the conversation soon changed the topic, now discussing the departure of Haris and his family to the city of Sibolga, from here it still takes more than 12 hours, even with a standard speed, if it goes slow, then it takes more than 12 hours, the setting will certainly change, there will be a lot of extra time.

“So Mr In, we use the car a few days no problem right ?”.

Indra just smile. “No problem Mr. Ris. Need a driver ?, a guide ?”.

Haris shakes. “Ngak Pak In. I am still born in Sibolga, I know everything, the mother of my daughter-in-law is also still original Padangsidimpuan, she has been there repeatedly, so aman”. Haris gave his thumbs up.

Indra nodded. “Oh yes .. Okay then Mr. Ris”.

Haris standing. “Then, we leave first Mr. In”.

Indra slightly glared. “This is good afternoon sir ?”.

Haris shakes. “Children want to stay in Bukit Tinggi Pak”.

Indra nods his head. “Then, okelah Mr. Ris.

Indra received a close handshake Haris, Indra still continues to nod his head, staying at Bukit Tinggi including a good choice as well. There will be a lot to enjoy, especially Jam Gadang. Seeing the Clock at night has its own value.

This makes Indra just nod, instead agreeing with the conclusion of Haris, after all the distance from Padang City to Bukit Tinggi City in normal time can be taken only two hours.

Sure enough, Risda who immediately went down, even the car was not neat right how to park, Asrul again could only shake his head, following the instructions of the parking attendant until the car was really comfortable. Haris came down and approached Risda, he knew exactly how his wife if he saw a natural panorama like this, immediately impatient.

Repeatedly, Risda again asked her mother to be a photographer, although sighing and still lacking in acceptance, Asrul could not say anything, the second time must follow whatever his wife wants Risda, Risda, Asrul already does not know how to describe his reluctance to the in-laws, but against Risda's wishes is the same as picking up a storm of sulking, Asrul will not be able to swallow it.

The journey finally continued, they entered Bukit Tinggi City when the adzan maghrib reverberated, Asrul entered the mosque complex, all of them came down to perform prayers, except of course Natalia, he chose to stay inside by opening the car door a little, Natalia was a little reluctant to go down.

After dinner, Asrul directly directs the car to Jam Gadang, so see what is plastered in front of him, Risda is so happy, if he is Ariana, can be sure to jump up and over with excitement, and, this is the place Risda has dreamed of all this time.

Risda always hoped to get here, so as soon as she saw it with her own eyes, Risda excitedly asked for mercy. The atmosphere of Jam Gadang at night does give birth to a romantic aroma. Asrul relieved this time, Risda chose selfies alone both, no longer forcing her mother to be a photographer.

Haris and Natalia who now sat and continued to pay attention to Asrul and Risda the same same smile sumringah with the contents of their respective minds, the estuary of their minds was exactly the same actually, both Haris and Natalia were equally happy to see the Princess who was so happy with her husband.

“No sign yet we will have a grandson huh Dek ?”.

Natalia is a little sighing. “It seems not yet Bang”.

“How many years have they been married ?”.

Natalia looks like counting. “It's been over two years huh Bang ?”. Natalia asked.

Haris looked head nodding. “Iya also yes, it has been more two years”.

Both have now circled all corners of the Jam Gadang complex with their own views, but did not find Asrul and Risda, either way they disappeared. But Haris and Natalia certainly do not need to bother with it, wherever both go, of course it's okay.

“We stay here or continue to Bang ?”.

Haris shakes. “We ask Asrul with Risda only, if they say nginap, we catch, if they say continue, we continue”.

Natalia laughed a little, Haris' answer according to Natalia was the best, at this time Natalia's life is only for Risda, whatever and whatever decision Risda took for Natalia that's the most correct, right, Natalia will do anything for Risda, especially if it is just a decision, Natalia is ready to accept whatever decision Risda takes.

In fact, there is great happiness that is currently continuously able to master the contents of Natalia's heart, there are many changes that are so significant, changes that lead Natalia directly to the gate of happiness, especially about her daughter-in-law.

Since marrying Risda and until now, Asrul even more intensely communicate with Natalia, Asrul even often meet her without Risda anywhere, at home, at school, in the bimbel, and even more, sometimes just to deliver Natalia's favorite food, it's the thing that has made Natalia more comfortable living life, there is a lot of happiness that comes to her.

What Haris imagines is how later if he has a grandson, how he can resist longing, surely Haris will go back and forth to Kalimantan Jakarta, that's for sure. Now, Haris already do not know the time if you want to go to Jakarta, there is a day off two days only, Haris immediately flew, supposedly again if there will be a grandson, definitely worse later.

Haris smiled to himself, he was sure that it would happen, that was for sure, while in his daughter alone Haris could not not not meet for long, how about later with his grandson. Ah, Haris wiped his face, not daring to imagine it lingering for long, it would make him drift too far.

Haris hugged Natalia's shoulder, so Natalia leaned her head against Haris' shoulder. This is also the position that Natalia always misses, can be spoiled on her brother. Haris is Natalia's only real brother, their story is too bad to make Natalia always want to be close to her brother.

Natalia straightened up her body when Asrul and Risda appeared with many plastic packages, Natalia had a big smile, she knew it must be a typical Bukit Tinggi small food, Natalia also really likes small food, he had once eaten something from here, and it was delicious.

Not sitting down yet, Asrul was already talking. “We continue why Yah ?, we will rest in Madina only, so that tomorrow afternoon we are in Sibolga”.

Haris shakes. “Successful Just Rule. Dad ready just”.

“If we stay here Well, can our night just get to that, how does Yah?, means to be comfortable just”. Asrul is further.

Haris shrugged, Natalia had no response, but Risda was a bit tickling. “Madina ?”.

Asrul looked at Risda. “Why Deck ?”.

“Madina what's Bang ?”. Risda still looked confused.

“Madina, why ?”.

Risda returned to the head. “Iya, indeed Madina ?”.

Asrul chuckles, even rubbing the head of Risda who is immediately manyun, Haris and Natalia just smile, there are many funny according to the two, especially looking at Risda's cute lips.

“Madina this is not Madina who Adek think, it stands for dear, long Mandailing Natal, it's West Sumatra border district with North Sumatra, it's you know Dek, which there is a big Pesantren it”.

Risda nodded, not knowing. But the deal has been taken, everything went straight to the car, still Asrul who holds the steering, it feels not good also if Asrul who is still fit even give steering to his father-in-law, Haris also seems to understand, he was relaxed, Haris was 100% confident in Asrul's ability, or even Asrul was even better than Haris this night.

Traveling not a few minutes, Asrul had to shake his head, but still pulled over, Risda saw there was a small food seller who lined up long once they came out of Bukit Tinggi, he said, one of the sales centers by the typical Bukit Tinggi.

Asrul shook his head not because of what, after all in the trunk there were very many small foods that could be the shape and taste similar, even in Risda's lap there were also those that were open, not yet exhausted even, and so on, but I still want to buy too. But that was before, Risda's desire for Asrul was the top priority, so it would always follow with what Risda wanted, even though there was an upset.

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