THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE

Go home

It's been a few months since Via and Ratna have rarely come home. In the 2nd semester, they always go home on weekends. Now, they go home once every 2 weeks.

Via, as a business pioneer, sometimes up to a month does not go home. When he returned home, he never stayed at the doctor's residence.

Actually, the reason Via is not solely the business of the store. He was afraid to meet Farhan. So, she avoids meeting the man who has officially become her husband.

Ratna's return schedule always alternates with Mira. They tried to keep Via from being alone in the shophouse.

When the sunyinya of the night has embraced the earth creatures, Via and Ratna sleep on the sofa of the 2nd floor. He was flipping through a fairly thick book. While Ratna is engrossed in her cell phone.

"Vi, is there a quiz tomorrow?"

The concentrated Via did not hear Ratna's question. He just shut up.

"Vi, Vaaa!" shout Ratna.

"Eh, yes. What's up, Rat?" ask Via.

"You were asked to be quiet" said Ratna.

"Sorry, read again. How's it?"

"Tomorrow what quiz?"

"don't know. Ms. Hera usually has an impromptu quiz. Therefore, you must be prepared" replied Via.

"Yaaaah, hopefully Ms. Hera doesn't come in."

"Cok that prayer? What's up? Stay studying. Not much material, Rat," advised Via.

"I'm so cool again. Responsibility, nih," said Ratna.

"What stage? Responsibility?" sahut Via origin.

"Ish, you are. This lo, I just read an interesting novel."

"What's novel?" Via curious.

"Have you installed Noveltoon? Try to read the Fun Cheating by Sari Adja! I just finished reading Emekama's latest novel, Fog Towards the Same Wedding by Yulia, About Qiandra. Not the end yet, anyway."

"Hmmm, you read novels only. When's studying?"

"Ntar, I finished Loving you in Karlina's Silence first. Uh, all of My Love Story has Farin, huh."

"Whatever, huh." Via shrugs shoulders.

Ratna finished reading her novel. He did not care about Via who continued studying.

"Sir, I'm home Friday afternoon, yes! God willing I'm back Saturday afternoon. It's okay, right?" Mira asked while leaving the room.

"It's okay, Ma'am," replied Via.

"Ratna's not coming home, is she? You're on Deck Via, lo!" said Mira.

"No. Eat in the shophouse, can read the novel until satisfied. If it's at home, Yudi must be disturbing."

"You who think of novels only," said Via.

"Let's not stress, Vi."

"How many novels have you read, Rat?" ask Mira.

"Eitherway. Now more than 8 titles that I still follow. There are 2 that I just followed, Until the Picking Up and My Husband is Cuek turned out to be good."

"Aren't you confused read that much?" ask Mira.

"No, dong. If you forget, read the previous episode at a glance."

Mira and Via shook their heads while smiling amusedly.

"Eh, Dek Via how rarely do you come home? As I recall, I never stayed at my father's house" Mira said.

Via speechless. He was a bit confused to answer Mira's question.

"I'll have to take responsibility for the wheels of this shop. I'm also more focused on studying here."

"I can't possibly say that I avoided meeting Mas Farhan. I still have to keep my marriage a secret."

"I go to the room first, yeah. Sleepy, nih," said Mira.

"Yes, Mother. I want to continue reading first."

Mira got up from her seat and entered the room. While Via and Ratna are immersed in the preoccupation of reading.

***

Azan Asar had been reverberating an hour ago. Salsa and Mira pack up to go home. The bags are ready.

"The shop's closed now, ma'am?" ask Salsa.

"Have. I want to rest. You can go home too" replied Ratna.

After closing the shop, Mira and Salsa say goodbye. Salsa stands on her motorcycle, while Mira waits for the city bus. Before long Mira's body sank among the passengers.

Ratna and Via check online orders. Just fifteen minutes, Ratna's phone vibrated. Ratna immediately opened the incoming message.

Ratna's fingers danced over the phone's screen. Sometimes he takes a deep breath.

Via who had not been paying attention became astonished to hear the rough breathing. The look on Ratna's face turned sour.

"Why, Rat?" ask Via.

"Emm, this is me being told to go home."

"No. My dad said there's an important family event tonight."

"Don't you get proposed," ledek Via.

"Hus, you're even being ridiculed. What am I supposed to do, huh?" Ratna confusion.

"Yes home. That's an old man's order. There, spout!"

"How areyou? When I left it alone in the shophouse?"

"I'm not the cowardly type. I've been here alone, too. Never mind, don't worry about me! I'm not a kid."

"Is it really okay?"

"Yes, it's okay. Already, go home!"

"Kok being a ngusir me?"

"Ish, you are. What are you going to go home for?"

"Yes" replied Ratna as she walked into the room.

Shortly after, Ratna came out with her little bag.

"Is it really okay?" ask Ratna doubtfully.

"Yes. Later if I'm lazy here alone, yeah stay home."

"Really, yeah!"

"Yes, baffles!"

"Yes already. Take good care of yourself! Assalamualaikum."

"Waalaikumsalam, Mak," said Via, giggling.

Just now Ratna's out, Via's phone is ringing. Via immediately swiped the green color phone image to receive the call.

"Assynogaic"

....."

Go home, Mom."

....

"Himself."

....

"It's okay. Via's not a coward."

....

"Yes, fine. Via home now."

....

" Yes, Mas. The waalaikumsalam."

Lazily, Via went into the room to pick up his bag. As he exited, a car had been parked neatly by the side of the road.

"With Novia Anggraeni?" ask the taxi driver.

"Yes, Sir"

"Come, Ma'am."

Via entered with a lazy feeling.

On the way, Via started to get restless. He was nervous. Then later tonight he sleeps at the house of Mother Aisyah. That is, she slept at home with Farhan, her husband.

"Why did Mas Farhan tell you to go home? He doesn't believe that I can take care of myself or .... Ah, I'm getting fucked up. Could it be that later tonight Mas Farhan asked to sleep together? Well, if so, what should I do? I'm really not ready. But, if nolak means I disobey my husband. Oh my God, I'm confused. Please give me your lead."

"What's up, Ma'am?" ask the taxi driver who saw Via sitting restless.

"No-no, nothing" replied Via nervously.

"Am I going to stay at Ratna's house? Ah, it will definitely invite a lot of questions. The bawel must have asked me a strange question. I don't feel good either. Yes, yes, que sera sera."

So many who struggled in the mind of Via, he did not realize the taxi had stopped in front of Mr. Haris' house.

"Mom, it's here."

Via is silent.

"Sir, has arrived at the address as ordered. Or will you continue to travel elsewhere?" the taxi driver again.

Via awaken. He looked nervous and embarrassed because he did not immediately answer and daydreamed.

"I--yes, I'm down here. Thank you." Thank you."

Via dumplings for a moment near the fence. His feet were heavy to walk.

***

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