Trying To Be Faithful

Turns out

Today Hasna works at the noon shif. The scorching heat he did not feel for the sake of working to earn money. He realized, the savings of his son was not enough for their lives ahead. He had to earn extra money aside from making small-scale cakes.

As usual, fill out the attendance list, change clothes, then start working by tidying up the diners' table.

On weekdays, it is usually crowded only during lunch hour, or also in the afternoon before dinner. The rest were only a few who came, and it made Hasna and the others able to rest even if it was just drinking tea while chatting.

Hasna had earned her first salary, but she was not too happy because she had not met Raden for a long time.

Chef Ragil said it was the first time they had earned a salary through Ohim, not directly given by Raden.

From there Hasna concluded that Raden did not deliberately come because he did not want to meet with Hasna. Raden deliberately stayed away from Hasna.

Are you that disappointed, Mom? Do you feel so hateful to me?

"Hey, what do you think?" Mira nudges the dreamy Hasna.

"Nr ...."

"What's up, Mba? Why bengong aja? Think of something again?"

"Hmmm. Mir, have you ever hated someone, but you miss him?"

Mira seemed to think.

"Yet, anyway. Who does sedan miss? Who do you hate?"

Hasna shook her head.

"If I thought more about which feeling is greater. Hate, or miss? If I miss it, I will forget that hate. If I hate him, then I'll remember him as a bitch."

Hasna looked at Mira who was looking straight ahead.

"Mir, actually who was that time harassing you in the warehouse?" asked Hasna whispered.

"I-i"

"Mir, Mba, make up table number 67. They're just done and they're home."

"Oh, yes." Hasna immediately stood up, picked up the equipment then immediately walked over to the table for her to clean.

"You want to divulge our secrets? You know the consequences are not if this problem leaks? I'm going to post that video all over social media. Remember that!" say someone.

Mira froze up. His face turned pale, cold sweat sprung up on his forehead and back. His hands were trembling with fear.

At 16:00, the restaurant looks quiet. There were only two tables filled. It is also not a big family, only two lovers or husband and wife. I don't know.

Hasna sat in front of the back garden, staring at the fountain which made her feel a little calm.

"Can you sit here?" ask someone. Hasna.

"Yes, Chef. Please."

Andri sat on the same bench as Hasna. For a moment they just silently stared at the small fountain that was before them.

"What's the connection between you and Raden?"

"Yes?" Hasna was surprised to hear Andri ask that question. Andri looked over, looking at Hasna. The gaze that made Hasna uncomfortable from feeling intimidated.

"Maybe others can ignore and not understand, but I don't. So, you guys have a special relationship?"

Hasna nervous.

"Don't be fooled by the good he's given. Yeah, his name's a guy too, widower's been a long time, right?"

Hasna felt a little strange hearing Andri's words about Raden. Not because he warned Hasna about who Raden was, but Andri's tone.

"Chef's friends with Mr Raden? Besides Chef, why can I ask about my relationship with him?"

"Raden never closes the glass of his office when there are employees inside with him, but not at the same time you. Also in the barn, I accidentally saw what you guys were doing."

"Stay away from him, then your secret is safe with me." Andri squeezed Hasna's shoulder, then she left the woman.

Hasna closed her eyes, biting her lower lip.

"How's this? Yes, if I still have a special relationship, it's not a problem. Lah, the Raden people did not come here because they were away from me. Oh my God, how now?"

"Mba, let's go ahead. There's a troupe coming." Riya called Hasna.

"Oh, yes. I'll be there soon."

Hasna is busy with her work. The calm atmosphere suddenly turned boisterous as there were two buses coming. It looks like they're a corporate troupe that's out for a walk or something.

Lesehan and the other tables are almost full. No prior notice. However, all that is not a problem because like or dislike, customers can not be expelled just like that.

At 20:30, Hasna and the others started to relax as customers had already started to leave one by one. They just need to clean the table. However, while cleaning the table, Hasna felt that someone was watching. He started looking here and there. There is no one but them working.

Maybe it's just my feelings.

But suddenly Hasna got something. He stopped his work because it was hindered by his own thoughts.

How did Chef Andri see what Raden was doing in the barn if it was just the two of us? There was no way he was peeking in from outside because the warehouse had no windows. Was he not there before? That means .... No, could it be that what Mira meant was him?

Hasna's body is limp. He was sitting on the floor making the people around him feel worried. They stopped their work and approached Hasna.

"What's up, Mba?"

"Mba sick?"

"Mba if cape just take a break."

The questions Hasna did not care, her mind and heart were filled with guilt for thinking badly of Raden.

"No, I have to go. I have to apologize to him. I have to go now."

Hasna hurriedly and nervously, stood up. Keep the rags and sprays he is holding. He immediately left without concern for those who were astonished at him.

Hasna ran to the side of the road, looking for angkot but no one passed by. He was forced to stop a taxi that happened to pass by. The taxi left after Hasna mentioned her destination.

Arriving in Raden's yard, Hasna realized that she did not have a bag and wallet. He had no money to pay the fare.

"Sir, can you pinjem the old one? I forgot my wallet" Hasna told the security guard.

"Wow, I don't hold it, ma'am. Try me to pinjem to Bi Juria first, yes."

Hasna nodded. He waits anxiously, seeing Raden's house wishing he was inside.

Not long after that Bi Juria came. He approached a taxi to pay the fare.

"Thank you, Bi."

"Mom why rush here to not bring money?"

"Let me explain. You're inside, Bi?"

"She, Mom. I'm in the back garden with the kids.".

Hasna immediately ran towards the backyard, where Raden spent time drinking tea.

Raden, Akhtia, and Airlangga were surprised to see Hasna still wearing restaurant uniforms.

"Aunty?" Akhtia stood up with a glaring smile. He was happy to see Hasna coming.

"Maas ....."

Raden looked at Hasna with a flat look. It seemed like he was still very disappointed at Hasna's attitude back then.

"Come, Deck." Airlangga pulls Akhtia's hand to enter the house. Now, only the two of them live there.