THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE

A visit to Jogja

Meli looked at her father. He could not believe his father wanted to come.

“Daddy has never been to the place besan, Mel. Yes all look at his eyes Nak Azka,” said Mr. Roni with a big smile.

“Iya, Dad. Azka thank you if Dad comes,” says Azka.

“You why, Mel? How are you confused? Relax, Dad's gonna buy tickets for the three of us. We'll take the train, yeah! In addition to saving, I want to reminisce about taking the train,” said Mr. Roni who thought Meli was confused to have to buy a ticket.

“Why not use the plane so fast, Yah” Azka bargained.

“Ngak, ah. I haven't been on the train for a long time. Dad kangen sitting in the train, buy rice pecel same as the hawker when the train stops at the station,” said Mr. Roni while imagining the atmosphere in the train car.

“Where is the hawker in the carriage? If you want to buy, go down. Ntar finished buying rice pecel, the train has departed,” said Meli held back laughter.

“Ah, you are this. Anyway we took the train, yes!” Mr. Roni insisted.

“Then I order it for Friday morning, yes,” Azka said.

Roni is confused. He thought hard how Azka ordered the ticket.

“Nak Azka wants to come here to buy a ticket? No need, son. Dad can buy,” reject Mr. Roni.

Azka chuckles amusedly. He forgot to talk to his father-in-law.

“Why, Son? Dad used to be asked to please queue to buy train tickets.”

Azka stopped her laughter. He realized that he was being disrespectful to his father-in-law.

“Iya, Dad. Em, I mean Azka, let Azka order it online. Anyway this way, the day after Dad just leave, yes,” said Azka softly.

“Ah, you are indeed an understanding son-in-law. All right if you don't need to line up. Mel, you heard it yourself, right? My good daughter-in-law will book tickets. Uh, how is it?”

Meli held back laughter. He put on a flat face.

“Already, anyway we know just done well,” replied Meli.

“Ya, the important thing is we go to Jogja. Fatimah! Tomorrow you prepare a gift for us, yes!” shouted Mr. Roni happily.

Meli just shook her head to see her father's behavior. However, he was also comforted by the furore of his father.

“Sorry dad, Mas. Daddy does that, likes a scene like a small child,” said Meli.

“Why apologize? Because of her, my beautiful wife has been sent to be my companion,” Azka said.

Although it is common to hear Azka's chatter, Meli still blushes when it is being pulled over.

“Yes already, rest there! Mas Azkamu who is cute is also willing to complete the task first. Assalamualaikum, wife. MMuah...”.

“Waalaikumsalam, husband. Muuuaah!”

***

Azka watched the people who came out from inside the station. He was worried that the person he picked up was missed.

A smile rose on the lips of the handsome man as he looked at the figure he was waiting for. A yellow veiled woman and a man in a batik shirt accompanied her steps. Azka was approaching.

“Assalanualalags. Alhamdulillah, have arrived safely,” said Azka.

Greetings Azka answered the three men simultaneously. Meli welcomes Azka's hand and kisses the reverence. Azka did the same thing while greeting her two in-laws.

Azka took Meli and her parents to the car. This time, Azka was driving her own car. He opened the back door for Meli's parents, and the front door for his beloved wife. They also put in the things they brought.

Not long after the car left the station. Several times Meli glanced at Azka who was in concentration driving.

“Already can bring your own car, Mas?” ask Meli.

“From the beginning can also. I also brought your own anterin first. Some time ago because of the incident all may not bring a car, must be a driver.”

“Now it's free? Including unregulated?” ask Meli again.

“If the escort anyway remains. You're also in Jember supervised bodyguards, right?”

Meli nodded. He knows the people who watch over his family, even though he doesn't know them.

A quarter of an hour later, Meli looked confused. He hurriedly asked Azka.

“Mas, looks like this is not the way to your house. Or Mas take a shortcut?”

Azka laughing. He praised his wife's memory.

“Your idea will be a good road too. This is not the way to my mother's house. We're going to the residence of Eyang Probo. Mom and Dad are there.”

After a brief pleasantry, Meli and her parents are welcome to clean themselves first.

After the prayer, Ms. Aisyah invited her iron family to enjoy the dishes that had been prepared at the dining table. However, they wanted to meet Eyang Probo first.

"Assalamualaikum, Eyang. It's Meli with mom and dad." Meli greets Eyang Probo.

The old man pulled the corner of his lips slowly, curling a smile. His eyes sparkled happily.

"That miss Meli, huh? Want to tell Meli?" ask Meli.

Although unable to answer with words, Eyang Probo showed happiness meeting granddaughter-in-law.

"Well, a guest from Jember has arrived apparently. Healthy, Mel? Om, Auntie, how are you?" Via who just came to say hello.

Meli turned her body. His wide smile immediately adorned his lips.

"Mbak Via is here? Thank God we are healthy" Meli replied.

Via hugging Meli followed by cipika-cipiki. Next, Via greeted Ms. Fatimah and greeted Mr. Roni.

"I'm with Om Candra and Aunt Lena. They went to Jogja together with Dek Azka," explained Via

Justright. Just now Via explained, Mr. Candra and Ms. Lena went into the room. They greeted Eyang Probo who looked increasingly bright. Guest happiness looks so obvious on his wrinkled face.

"Well, Eyang Probo will certainly improve faster. You can visit all the grandchildren of the daughter-in-law and also besan," said Ms. Aisyah.

"Assynolajet. Apparently all gathered here, "sounds Mr. Haris from the door.

"Waalaikumsalam," answered everyone in the room.

"Yes, here. You get a double visit to Daddy," said Azka.

"Ah, right. How are you?" sir Haris's greeting to both families.

Both the family from Medan and from Jember answered kindly. Their smiles continue to adorn their lips.

"How about we attack the dishes that have been prepared at the dinner table?" Ms. Aisyah made an offer.

"Right, the besan must be tired. Let's take a break while eating!" added Mr. Haris.

"Which we stayed for a while, yes," Farhan asked for permission.

Eyang Probo nodded his head. His smile has not disappeared.

Everyone except Eyang Probo and the nurse, walked out of the room. They followed Mr. Haris. Via and Meli walk at the back.

"Mel, have you cradled debay?" ask Via in a soft voice.

"What do you mean Via?" Meli doesn't understand because she's not so focused.

"Do you want a pregnancy program?" Via clarify.

Meli shocked. He didn't think he would get such a question.

"Ah, not ready yet, huh? Still want to date?" via Goda.

Meli cheeks flushed. Fortunately, Via did not pay much attention.

"Tonight we won't bother you. Enjoy being with Mas Azkamu," whispered Via to Meli's ear.

Meli's face is getting red. She was embarrassed even though she wanted to.

"Haish, you guys aren't annoying, but how are we free to make out in the middle of a lot of people?" moly in the heart.

***

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Sorry, there's been a lot of country work lately. Last takziah from morning, just came home (eh, so curcol).

If you're still following, I'll thank you. Do not forget to peek at the novel CS1 by Kak Indri Hapsari to know who Meli is, yes!.

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