THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE

XLIV Parts

The morning air is soothing. The morning air is not polluted. Especially on Sundays because there is a free car day.

As usual, after the morning prayers the family doctor Haris prepared to jog. They're ready on the front porch. Just now Ms. Aisyah locked the door, the phone in Mr. Haris' pocket rang. Mr. Haris immediately took the phone and shifted the image of the green phone handle.

"Assalamualaikum," said Mr. Haris.

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"Now too?"

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"Do the kids not come?"

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"Well, Haris is leaving soon."

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"Getishalight."

Mr. Haris put his phone back in his pocket.

"Bun, eyang told us to sowan. Just the two of us. You open the door again" ordered Mr. Haris.

"Why? Anyone sick?" asked Bu Aisyah in wonder.

Mr. Haris shook his head and replied, "Dad doesn't know either. It's just pesen, we're both going there now. Important."

Ms. Aisyah was silent for a moment. Something was stirring his mind.

"Yes already. We're leaving now. Kids, you go jogging. Father and Mother to the house. If you want to cook later, there are still vegetables in the refrigerator. Buying is okay too. Azka, Farhan, take good care of Via! Don't let anyone harm Via!" said Ms. Aisyah.

"Yes, Bun," the three of them answered.

After taking the car keys, Mr. Haris and Ms. Aisyah went to the house of Eyang Probo. The old man had been waiting for the arrival of his son and daughter-in-law. As soon as the two people were expected to descend, Eyang Probo welcomed in the courtyard of the house.

"Assalamualaikum," said Mr. Haris and Ms. Aisyah while kissing the hand of Eyang Probo alternately.

"Vaalaikumsalam. Coming, yuk!" bring Eyang Probo.

"What's healthy?" ask Miss Aisyah worried.

"of course. If I'm sick, it might be this fit. We're talking inside. Sumi had already taken care to prepare warm tea and boiled cassava."

They sat on a classic sofa of teak wood.

"It looks like I'm going to talk about something important and secret" Mr. Haris guessed.

Eyang Probo laughed, showing off a row of teeth that were still intact despite their advanced age.

"You're right, Ris. Our conversation is a bit secret."

Mr. Haris and Ms. Aisyah looked at each other. They both shrug their shoulders.

"Yesterday the children have told us about the terror that befell Via. I'm sure the culprit is Wirawan's enemy. Worse, they're also after me right now. My company was targeted by them after Wirawan's property collapsed."

"Didn't Dad take part in ransacking the company of the late Mr Wirawan? Does this mean that Daddy's partner is turning his bow to attack Dad?" Mr. Haris interrupted. He pretended not to know the problem of the sneaky people behind his father.

"Yes, so. I misjudged Wirawan. I mistakenly trust people. Your adopted son is the victim of the wrongs I've done."

"It means the truth that Azka and Farhan told us. Everyone has realized their mistake" thought Ms. Aisyah.

"I intend to help the company Wirawan secretly. As long as the enemies in the blanket haven't been destroyed, I shouldn't be caught helping Wirawan's company."

Mr. Haris nodded in agreement.

"Today afternoon Farhan called me. He tells of the arrival of Andi, the late Wirawan's lawyer and an explanation from Andi. Is it true you're going to marry Via to Andi's niece?"

"That's our new plan, Dad. If Via or Surya does not want to, we agree not to force," said Mr. Haris.

"Last night they met for the first time" replied Mr. Haris.

"Have you questioned Via? How's the kid responding?"

"It has. It looks like Via doesn't fit. If it's Surya, we don't know." This time, Miss Aisyah answered.

"At least, if Via objected you said you wouldn't force."

"Yes, Dad. Although Surya would, if Via objected, there was still no marriage," said Mr. Haris.

"Why do you bother looking for a mate for Via while nearby there is a very appropriate person?"

Mr. Haris and Ms. Aisyah looked at each other again. They seem confused.

"Don't your kids have an economic education background? Magister again. A year or so he became my man, he showed a very good ability. He deliberately put me as an ordinary employee so that he learned to understand the problem from below so that he can overcome the problem to completion. Why didn't you choose her to be Via's husband?"

"I mean Eyang, Farhan?" asked Bu Aisyah in doubt.

Eyang Probo laughed. He sipped his tea and replied, "Who else? Doesn't it fit?"

"But, do they want to? One and a half years they were together as brother sister," said Ms. Aisyah.

"You haven't tried, have you?"

"Alright, we will try to offer Farhan after talking to Andi" Mr. Haris said.

"If Farhan marries Via, it is easier for me to attack my enemies and also Wirawan. I can secretly cooperate with the Wirawan people under Farhan's control. Farhan I'm gonna quit my company so he can focus on Wirawan. I'm sure Farhan hasn't been known to those people." Eyang Probo revealed his plan.

"Isn't Farhan often invited by Eyang to meet business partners?" ask Ms. Aisyah.

"I asked Farhan if he met a stranger. With a local businessman, I've never invited him."

Mr. Haris nodded. He was still thinking about Via's marriage, weighing up his father's plans.

"Did any of Eyang ever say this plan to Farhan or Azka?" ask Miss Aisyah carefully.

"Of course not yet. You ask Farhan first! He did not want to marry that girl. If he wants, you ask Via. If they both agree, let me know. I will discuss the details with Farhan and Andi. Make sure you want to have a wedding."

"Yes, Dad. We will meet Andi first because we have made plans to match his nephew with Via. We have to cancel first." Mr. Haris expressed his opinion.

"I agree with your move. Cancel your draft with Andi because Via objected. After that, you guys had a chat with Farhan. Tawari she married Via. I'm sure he agrees."

Mr. Haris frowned then asked, "Why can you be so sure?"

Eyang Probo instead of directly answering just laughed out loud. He shook his head while laughing.

Mr. Haris is confused. He elbowed his wife. Miss Aisyah just shrugged her shoulders again.

"Suppose my words. If Farhan says he agrees, persuade the girl to become your daughter-in-law! I'm waiting for good news from you. Eat the cassava first! You guys kept getting confused."

Pak Haris and Bu Aisyah took a sip of their tea and took the boiled cassava pieces.

"God willing, tonight we will talk to Farhan. Coming back from here, we go to Andi's house first."

Eyang Probo smiled in satisfaction.

After feeling enough, Mr. Haris also said goodbye. He took his wife to Mr. Andi's house.

"Eyang seemed very excited to match Farhan with Via, huh?" ma'am Aisyah said on the way.

"I don't know either. Wonder, why are you so sure?"

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