When Love Is Present

Chapter 64. Delivering orders.

The barrel was glued to the door of a magnificent house he visited. A moment of hesitation to press the doorbell but this is the address that has been given to Laras through a short message.

Ting tong's. Ting tong's.

Waiting with a paper bag in hand, Laras' heart beat fairly quickly waiting for the homeowner to open the door. Is the owner friendly or vice versa, Laras thought.

The door opened and a middle-aged woman with a sharp nose appeared not too big and looked like it was stuck on her fresh face. Beautiful women are as beautiful as Laras' mother-in-law, Maharani mami. Baras admired this woman.

"Good day, madam. I'm delivering your order."

Laras thrust paper bag that he brought containing the order of the hostess. It was unexpected that the woman invited Laras into the house.

"Good afternoon. Come in.let's go in." Take friendly.

"Thank you madam."

"Please sit down."

"This is the mistress' order, I hope you like."

The host nodded. His face smiled friendly. He stared at Baras without blinking. Barrels become misbehaved.

"Sit down first. All the way here you must be tired. I thought the courier delivered it."

"No mistress I'd rather deliver myself."

A housekeeper came to bring drinks and put them on the table. Looks like the hostess has given directions for the ART to prepare drinking water for her guests. On the table there are three kinds of snacks in a slick glass jar. The same thing Laras found in the house of Maharani's mother. Really a good welcome.

"Drink and eat."

"Good mistress. Thank you." Thank you."

"Don't hesitate. Please taste."

Tasting a variety of food. A snack containing shrimp is mashed and then wrapped in skin from flour dough.

"Congratulations. You're still young, you have a thriving business."

"Thank you madam." Only that sentence was capable of speech. He did not know this woman so well that he could not be familiar.

"How old are you?" Marina asked, the woman in front of Laras.

" Twenty-one years old lady."

"So young. Are you married?" Ask again.

"It's the mistress." Answer Laras.

"Oh, what a pity." Marina said as if muttering.

"Yes madam?"

"Ee. it's nothing. It must be lucky the guy got you. You're beautiful." Praise Marina.

"It's usual, madam. Beauty is a bonus." Laras.

"Hahahh you are this. Beauty is a blessing. Be thankful. If only my son had been married.." The view of Marina. His son's face was in the eye. The barrel caught the sadness on Marina's face.

Accidentally, the net also saw a large-size family photo on the wall. A couple and a teenage boy.

"Is that the lady's son?"

"really. Huuuh but she doesn't want to stay with us. He prefers an apartment."

"Wind yourselves mistress."

"Well, that's how children are today."

The small talk continues. Over time they become familiar. Marina likes Laras.

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Edo entered the taxi he had booked. He just arrived from out of town. I don't want to be picked up by the driver.

"Next sir. A1's Fragrant Scene."

He said he named an elite housing complex. It was his parents' house.

"Good sir."

The car also split the highway. He had to visit his mother. Three days ago he got a call from his mother saying that she was sick. But Edo was forced to wait a few days until the business there was finished.

Edo handed over the taxi fare and walked into the yard of the house. Didn't forget to say hello to Mr. Satpam. The mansion was getting quieter without her. Edo smiled wryly. Step towards the door. The door is open.

"Assalammualaikum! Mama!"

"Getishalight." Two women answered simultaneously. The barrel and Marina stand.

"Edo! You back?!" Her mother got a surprise.

"Yeah I'm home mom. How's mommy doing?"

Brother Edo. So this is Edo's house.

"Mommy's cured." Answer Marina.

"Hey, there's a guest! Baras are you here??!" Edo's eyes sparkled at Laras. Surprise what he sees. Longing surrounded the recesses of his heart. Wrong taste according to his heart. Why should Baras? Wh why? Suddenly stinging in Edo's heart.

"Yes my brother delivered the aunt's order."

"You alone?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"You know each other." Marina interrupted.

"She's beautiful Ed."

"Yes mom." But dear she belongs to my friend mom, Edo said inwardly.

"Daddy?" Ask Edo later.

"Still working hours, baby."

"Yes, anyway."

Baras felt his need was done. Excuse me for coming home.

"Mrs.. Excuse me for coming home."

"Why so fast?" Edo asked.

"I've been here a long time, brother."

"Call Aunty Laras. Yes, why hurry. Edo just arrived. Soon, dear." Marina prevents Barrel. He was pleased with the presence of Baras.

"You haven't had lunch with us. It's lunch time, you haven't eaten yet. Eat first you can go home." Said Edo restraining Laras not to go home that fast. If possible he wants to hold Laras until tomorrow or tomorrow again.

Baras accepted the invitation to lunch together. Again, the work led him to something he never expected. After meeting Herdi at Roseli's company, Edo now meets at his parents' house. Both are in order to deliver the buyer's order.

Laras took his food. Respect the kindly host offering lunch. Marina's happiness emanated on her face which was still auspicious at a young age. Probably glad his son came. Laras stole Edo's face. Her slightly soft face was inherited from Marina but their eyes were different. The chances of Edo's squinty eyes dropped from his father who Japanese man Vim said.

Marina wants Edo to stop working and think about the family business. The woman began to be able to accept the Barrel between them. He did not hesitate to talk about family matters in front of Laras. Edo listened to every word of his mother.

"Help Daddy, Ed. You'll replace Daddy anyway. Don't want to, like it or not."

"Daddy can still be mom. The people around Daddy are capable." Edo explained.

"Mommy knows that but you need to learn from now. One day you're ready to replace Daddy."

"OK mom. I was thinking."

Laras looked at their conversation. Strange thought. He had his own company but Edo chose to work with others.

"Then what about mommy's daughter-in-law?"

Edo gulped down some water. He was asked a question that has been frequently asked of him lately. Then Kazumi appeared. Aahh he has gone with his wind.

"Let's introduce Edo to mommy and Daddy."

"Have you??" Marina emphasized her question.

"Not yet." Edo answered quickly.

"Yeahhhh. Then when did mommy see you married Edo?"

"Propay mom."

"Patience only. Try Laras not married, mommy asked you to propose."

"Mommy. Don't say it."

Edo looked at Laras. I feel bad for his mother's words. Laras just smiled in response trying to understand Marina's mood. The woman hopes that Edo will marry soon.

"Sorry auntie, dear." Marina told Laras.

"It's okay Auntie."

They've finished eating. Baras took the initiative to go home.

"Tante, Brother Edo.. Barrel home yes. Thank you for lunch."

"alright boy. Be careful on the road."

"Good Aunt."

They drove Laras to the front of the house.

"Oh that's your car. I was trying to remember where I saw this car. Well Aunt Maharani has." Said Edo.

"Yes my brother was given to me."

"Can you take him?" Ask Edo in doubt.

"I've arrived here. That's because I drove that car." Answer Laras honestly.

"Waah not playing. But since I'm afraid anything will happen to you, I'll drive you."

"No.no. I'll go home by myself. Poor aunt that brother Edo lives. Brother Edo just arrived." Subject Barrel. He is reluctant to be alone in the car with Edo despite not doing things that violate the rules.

"Mom I can stay a while?" Edo asks Marina for her consent. Marina nodded in agreement.

"Go away. Pity also he drove the car so far."

"Thank mom. Come, I'll take. You sit sweet in the car huh. If anything happens to you, Vim will scold me all out because you just visited here."

Laras surrendered. The reason Edo could accept it.

"Excuse me aunt. Thanks for everything." Barrel kissed Marina's hand.

"Sama-sama Laras. Don't regret coming here." Marina kisses both cheeks. He's really interested in Baras.

When Edo said goodbye, Marina whispered to Edo, "Mommy likes Laras. Beautiful and polite. If only she was mommy's daughter-in-law."

"Mommy wants. Nausea." Edo kissed his mother's cheek. Then he took Laras into the car. Laras handed the car keys to Edo.

The car left the magnificent house. On the way the two were silent to each other. Busy with each other's thoughts especially Edo who was trying to calm his heart that was timid. While Laras thought of Vim.

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