THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE

Akikah

After dinner, the Via family including those working at the Via home gathered in the living room, except Mbok Marsih. They discussed the accident that had befallen Farhan.

Mr. Candra conveyed the development of the investigation conducted by his men and the police. Apparently, the brain behind the accident was Aurelia, a friend of Via High School.

“Do you have any information about Aurelia's friend? It is impossible for him to work alone because he does not have enough funds using the services of Black Bats,” Edi said.

Mr. Candra nodded. He fixed his sitting position.

“You're right, Ed. He did cooperate with the enemy family Kak Beni. Although some are in prison, some are bankrupt companies, they can still squirm. The Widodo family still has a small company. Kuncoro is like that.” Mr. Candra explained calmly.

“So, those who funded this crime, Om?” ask Via.

“Not only them. Coincidentally, Aurelia knew the plantation mador. With the disturbed foreman of the plantation corruption of labor wages, he happily joined Aurelia.”

“Kok they can work together? When do they plan? Wasn't the accident the day after Farhan solved the plantation problem?” Farhan looked astonished.

“Before you go there, Azka had actually given a warning to the foreman. So, the foreman was actually a grudge against Azka. With Aurelia's cunning, she invites Azka and her family to be removed. That's what led the foreman to join the joint venture to fund the conspiracy.”

“Oh, so. Meaning they've confessed?” Come ask.

“Iya. They finally admitted it. Their motives are revenge for their efforts or their families being disturbed.”

Everyone was silent for a moment. Various things raged in their minds. Via and Farhan who are new to the other side of the business world are quite surprised by the cruelty of the business world.

Via himself never thought that his late father had many enemies. He unwittingly took a deep breath and threw it away a little harshly.

“What's up?” farhan asked, holding his wife's hand.  He saw the uneasiness of dancing on Via's face.

“Eh, eng—enggak,” Reply Via stuttered. He didn't think his anxiety could be read by someone else.

“Tell me if it makes you nervous,” urged Mr. Adi.

Via looks doubtful. For a moment he remained silent.

“Is this not a grudge that has repercussions?” ask Via in doubt.

“Of course you can. Especially if it is vindictive,

“Do we have to finish here?” Via looks doubtful.

“Via, what do you mean by being stopped here?” Grandpa Adi asked.

“I mean Via, we release them so as not to have a prolonged grudge,” replied Via.

“How can? This is not a complaint, we are not suing them. What they do is pure crime. So, we can not withdraw the demands,” explained Mr. Candra.

“Lagian Kak Via very good, anyway? They are so evil. Let them stay in jail. If necessary, forever to rot in prison,” grumbled Early.

“So I just want to live quietly, Din. Brother Via is afraid when they are free, they are back in action for an old grudge.”

“Although now they we release, not necessarily they can forget his revenge,” continued Mr. Candra.

“Om Candra is correct. We leave this matter to the authorities. We just pray that they get guidance so that they realize that their path is wrong,” said Farhan pacified Via.

Via nodded. After all, he can't do much.

They're speechless. The silence created was broken by the arrival of Mbok Marsih who carried Baby Z.

Via immediately got up from his seat. She took her baby from Mbok Marsih's sling.

“Oh, Mother's beloved woke up, huh? Dedek's thirsty? Yuk, bobok again the same Mother. Sorry everyone, but I went to the room, yeah. Assalamualaikum,” says Via.

“Waalaikumsalam,” answer the others in unison.

Via leaves the family room to the room. The baby no longer cries in the arms of the mother.

“Tomorrow so I'm for my great-grandson, right?” ask Mr. Adi to switch the topic.

“Insya Allah so. We invite the citizens tomorrow night,” replied Farhan.

“Then what about company employees?” Ms. Lena chimed in.

“Please send food to them, Auntie. God willing to announce that I am still alive. To get back to work, maybe not yet full. Eyang was still involved until I completely recovered.” Farhan explained.

“Kakek agrees to that. You do not force yourself to think too heavy,” said Mr. Adi.

***

The tent is already in the yard. People seem to be busy with their duties.

Passion and happiness were clearly on their faces. The atmosphere is certainly inversely proportional to the condition before the birth of Baby Z.

Three friends of Via had come to accompany the young mother. They wear a uniform colored toska.

“Dedek hasn't worn a cocoa shirt, Mommy? ask Salsa.

“Later, out of magrib alone,” replied Via while wiping the head of the baby who was enjoying a fresh drink.

“It's prepared?” replace Mira who asked.

Via nodded. He showed a cocoa shirt that Baby Z will wear later with the index finger.

“Wah, we need to provide this kind of clothing in our store. Uh, where did you buy it? Olshop?” ask Ratna.

Via laughs. He thinks that Ratna's brain is starting to get poisoned by business.

“Not in olshop, really. It's in one of the baby shops. We bought it before Baby Z was born. Mas Farhan who chose,” said Via.

Ratna. He looked at Via in disbelief.

“You guys shop for baby together, right? So, Mas Farhan picked up this shirt? Can Mas Farhan be romantic?” Ratna asked the latter in a soft voice.

She laughed again. He remembered the nickname given to Farhan once, the refrigerator man.

“Sure. Who used to dong his wife.” Via winked his left eye.

“Mbak Mira autobaper,” chirps Salsa.

Mira blushes. He lowered.

“Mbak Mira is ready to accept the application. Lah, you?” Via back teasing Salsa.

“Ah, I also do not know so nggaknya,” said Mira lirih.

Ratna and Salsa were shocked. They only realized the change in Mira's attitude over the past 3 weeks. The girl often daydreams. Apparently the application problem weighed on his mind.

“Indeed Mas Edi why?” Ratna asked.

Mira's still down. His face feels hot.

“Mbak Mira don't be sad. Edi is just delaying, really. Wait for Mas Farhan to be healthy. Patience, yes,” says Via comforting.

“Indeed Mas Edi ever told Dek Via about it?” ask Mira not to believe it.

Via nodded steadily. His smile confirmed that what he said was true.

A faint smile fell on Mira's lips. Although Mira's head was still lowered, Ratna could still see it. Of course he didn't miss the chance to tease Mira.

“Ashiiik, soon someone wants to apply. Ma'am ask what?”

“Hus, you are this! Can't do that! Pray only so that it can be followed by silence,” said Via.

“Good Bu Ustadzah.”

Baby Z let go of his suction. He saw the glut. Via tidied up his game and patted Baby Z's back gently.

Via takes her three best friends out of her nursery. They were joined by Bu Aisyah, Bu Lena, and Dini who were in the living room.

Shortly after, the catering car arrived. They were busy arranging the food. Of course, Via just sat there holding the baby.

Later that night, prayers for Baby Zayn and a solemn hair shave went well. Everyone was happy and relieved.

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