When Potatoes Fall in Love

5

A few minutes have passed. But Nadin didn't find Aidan. His increasingly loud shout when calling his new friend was shocking to the people around him. Some of them cast astonished gazes at Nadin who looked like a chick had lost its mother.

“Nak, you are looking for who ?” ask a middle-aged woman who finally cares about Nadin.

“I am looking for my friend,” replied Nadin who kept shedding tears. Right now he really looks pathetic.

“How are the features ?” the woman began to feel sorry.

“He is male, his skin is white, his height is the same as mine, his eyes are narrow. He uses short black pants and a brown shirt,” said Nadin still remembered with the figure of Aidan who suddenly filled his head.

The woman was silent to remember if she had ever met a child who had such traits. But in reality, he never met her either. Nadin then continued his search, he ran small while looking in all directions. And...

Bugh…

Nadin bounced to the ground after crashing into someone who was in front of him.

“Nadin !” call Aidan who also fell when he hit Nadin, he immediately woke up and helped Nadin stand.

“So where have you been ?! I'm looking for you ?! I thought you were missing, I was so scared ! Huuaaaa.” Nadin's cry broke out after he grumbled at Aidan who was currently already standing before him. Meanwhile, Aidan just kept silent and continued to hold Nadin's hand which felt cold and trembling. He felt guilty for leaving Nadin without telling him first.

“Be quiet, you've met me,” pinta Aidan tried to calm Nadin down. However, the calmed Nadin did not also stop his crying. Finally, he took Nadin to a quieter place so that the two of them would not be the center of attention.

Now, Nadin sits together with Aidan on the edge of a basketball court not far from where the festival is held. Aidan is confused because he does not know how to deal with a crying daughter, he can only help Nadin wipe his tears while persuading him to stop his crying.

“I'm wrong, I shouldn't forbid you to talk to me. I'm sorry,” Nadin said opening the conversation after his crying subsided.

“I'm also sorry to leave without telling you,” said Aidan continued to look at the face of Nadin who looks beautiful under the spotlight of yellow street lights.

The atmosphere became silent as Nadin and Aidan finished forgiving. Both of them just sat looking at the passing vehicle on the highway which was not far from where they were currently.

“Do you want to go home ?” asked Aidan to look at Nadin.

“No, later we go home, I want to go to the festival,” replied Nadin turning his gaze towards Aidan. Now the two sons of Adam meet each other. They looked at each other's faces under the dim light.

“Why does he look handsome ?” nadin thought after looking fixedly at Aidan's face that did not look like an Indonesian at all.

“Then let's go,” take Aidan and then get up from his seat.

He was suddenly shocked when Nadin unhappily clasped his hand.

“But you are not far from me. I will hold your hand so that we do not part again,” said Nadin who was only two steps away from Aidan.

“Alright,” said Aidan took Nadin's hand.

The two of them then headed for the merry-go-round and chose one of the horses to ride. Nadin turned to Aidan, who was beside him. He also laughed when he saw Aidan who began to get dizzy because the rides they rode were spinning.

“Oeek. Uh.” Aidan grimaced with nausea and dizziness after riding the carousel.

“Do you want to vomit?” nadin asked as she stroked Aidan's back slowly. He did that because he remembered his mother who always stroked his back when he wanted to vomit as well.

“No, I was just nauseous,” replied Aidan then stood up after a while he sat down to relieve his dizziness.

This is why I don't like merry-go-round, inner Aidan.

Both bought water and some food. After that, Aidan invited Nadin to ride the lala biang. However, Nadin who was afraid of heights spontaneously refused Aidan's invitation.

“You need not fear, you will ride with me. Later you will also love after seeing the scenery from the top of the ringleader,” persuaded Aidan without giving up despite his desire repeatedly rejected by Nadin.

“Ya already, let's ride,” said Nadin tried to gather his courage before riding the vehicle.

Nadin continued to close his eyes for fear of falling from the prick that he was currently riding with Aidan. He even tightened his grip, Aidan who witnessed Nadin's behavior could only smile because he thought Nadin's attitude was funny.

“We are already at the top, let's open your eyes. The scenery is beautiful,” said Aidan moving his hand that does not want to be released by Nadin.

Nadin slowly opened his eyes, his fear instantly gone as he looked at the lights that lit up from every house around the field. The lights that twinkled from other rides below made Nadin even more excited.

“Waaah, beautiful,” shrewd Nadin with a wide smile.

“You like ?” asked Aidan continued to stare at Nadin who was unceasingly carving a smile on his face.

“Iya, I love it,” replied Nadin without turning to Aidan.

While enjoying the scenery, Nadin and Aidan ate the food they had bought before riding the lala. After descending from the place, they went around again to look at the items sold by the merchants who were there. Nadin's steps came to a halt when he passed an arena throwing stacking cans. His gaze was fixed on a Doraemon doll that became one of the game's prizes.

Seeing Nadin who was interested in dolls, Aidan spent ten thousand so that he could try the game. The rule is, he only needs to drop all cans arranged with three tennis ball throws. If not a single ball could drop all the cans then he would not get the reward. However, if he could drop all his cans then he could freely choose one of the prepared gifts.

Nadin felt tense when Aidan was about to throw the ball. A disappointed look was drawn on his face when he saw the ball that Aidan threw could not drop all the cans. Aidan who realized he was so enthusiastic about the game finally invited him to throw the ball. The same thing happened to Nadin. He also couldn't drop all those dented cans.

“Horeeeee.” Nadin cheered in delight as the last ball Aidan threw could drop all the cans. Unknowingly he immediately hugged Aidan so happy. Her feelings of pleasure grew even more when Aidan gave the Doraemon doll he wanted.

“Makasi, Aidan,” said Nadin smiling happily. Meanwhile, Aidan only nodded his head in surprise when Nadin suddenly hugged him.

Nadin and Aidan decide to return to the stall when Aidan's watch is almost showing at ten. Now, Aidan replaced Nadin carrying the large doll by carrying it on his back. He smiled when he remembered Nadin who almost broke the fishing line he used in a bottle fishing game, which is a game of erecting bottles using fishing rods.

Quickly, Aidan immediately took the fishing line from Nadin's hand before it was completely broken. The owner of the game arena and the people who played with Nadin could not help but laugh after seeing the behavior of Nadin that they thought was funny.

“Sorry, Sir. My friend was impatient. This is the fishing rod,” said Aidan immediately gave the fishing rod to the owner even though the game is not over.

“Hahaha. It's okay, son. Your friend is so funny,” said the owner of the game.

Aidan just smiled then took Nadin away from the place.

“Hahahaha, hahahaha.” Aidan laughed loudly along the way to the stall after remembering all the events. Nadin who had just seen Aidan laughing just put on a look of wonder.

“Why ?” ask Nadin.

“I only remember when you wanted to break that fishing line,” replied Aidan on the sidelines of his laughter that made his stomach hurt.

Nadin long ago became embarrassed after remembering the incident as well. He decided not to play that game again.

Returning from the shop, Damara saw Bu Jaim with her husband standing in front of the entrance of her yard. His heart began to be uncomfortable just by looking at Mr. Burhan's wife's expression from a distance. The closer he got to them, the clearer he saw Bu Jaim's gaze, which seemed to want to swallow him alive. Damara turned off the engine and approached the couple. Nadin and Aidan were asked to stay on the bike.

“What business do Mr Burhan and Bu Jaim have these nights coming here ? If there is anything to talk about, just go in first,” invite Damara to open the door of the yard.

“Heh, cheap widow. I heard that today my husband came to your shop to eat, maybe you use the opportunity to tease him,” said Bu Jaim with a terrible look like the gaze of a ghost actor in a horror film. He even ignored Damara's invitation.

“Mother, you are this–”

“Mr stay still ! This is my affair with this woman.” Cut Bu Jaim did not give her husband a chance to properly explain the true events.

Damara let out a long sigh so that his emotions did not rise because of this accusation.

“Where did Bu Jaim hear that I teased Mr Burhan?” damara asked to stay calm.

“I heard it from Bu Diah,” ketus Bu Jaim with a confident look.

“Where did Ms Diah know that I was flirting with my mother's husband ? Was Miss Diah also told by someone else ? Try to bring all sources of maternal information that says that today I tease my mother's husband,” Damara said in a smooth but challenging voice.

Hearing Damara's words, Bu Jaim seemed excited to think about what answers would be given to Damara.

“I don't need to bring a lot of people here, but what they say is also true. You are indeed a widow who likes to disturb people's husbands,” Bu Jaim sneered with a cynical smile.

“I don't know what they're saying. Today Mr. Burhan did come to my shop to eat. But I never teased him. We were just talking when Mr. Damar paid his food bill. That's it,” Damara explained.

“Alaaaah, excuse,” chirps Bu Jaim who has a fat body that stretched.

Damara breathed a heavy sigh. This time he closed his eyes to dampen his emotions that had reached the esophagus.

“Pak Burhan, I didn't mean expel. What if we talk about this in the morning, I will bring my employees who can be witnesses if I do not tease you. So that my wife does not misunderstand me,” Damara said when remembering Nadin and Aidan who might have been sleepy.

“Badly, how dare you kick us out before this matter is over. You want to avoid yes, basic widow j***g do not know yourself !” maki Bu Diah then pulled Damara's hair because she felt dissatisfied that the problem had not been resolved.

“Bu, why is Bu Jaim like this ? Release !” pinta Damara is trying to free her thick hair.

“Bu, you don't like this ! Let go of Miss Damara ! You misunderstand, why do you believe the talk of people who like to gossip !” snapped Mr. Burhan trying to remove the grip of his wife's hand from Damara's hair.

“Mother !” nadin shouted in fear when he saw his mother being grabbed. He ran towards his mother even though her mother forbade him. Aidan followed Nadin.

“Detach my mother ! Release !” nadin yelled, trying to pull Bu Jaim's hand out of his mother's hair.

“What the hell is this bastard child meddling in the affairs of parents !” bu Jaim's snapping extends his grip to get rid of Nadin who prevents him from retaliating.

Buggh…

"Douuuh," ringis Nadin as her tiny body slammed so hard into the ground as Bu Jaim's fist hit his temple. He felt dizzy and could not stand up. Aidan who saw the incident immediately approached Nadin.

The anger that had been held by Damara immediately exploded when he saw Nadin fall down. He was still patient when he was accused and humiliated. But, he really did not accept the insults and treatment given to his son.

“How dare you hit my son !” yelled Damara accompanied by the movement of his hands that helped grabs Bu Jaim.

Mr. Burhan's wife who couldn't stand Damara's coveting took her hand off and is now pulling Damara's hand from her hair. However, his efforts were in vain because Damara first pulled his own hand with the hair of Bu Jaim who was pulled.

“Bu Damara, please let go of my wife,” pinta Pak Burhan trying to pull his wife out of Damara's reach.

“Shut up there, Mr Burhan ! My patience has run out with my father's wife who can not be spoken to properly,” Damara said staring at Mr. Burhan sharply because he could not control his wife.

“Which hand did you use to hit my son, huh?!” tanya Damara held onto Bu Jaim's hands hard.

“Right hand yes,” guess Damara then bites right hand Bu Jaim. Momentarily Bu Jaim screamed in pain.

Aidan who had accompanied Nadin finally approached and pulled Damara who was not satisfied biting Bu Jaim.

“Tante, already. We better take care of Nadin !” said Aidan continues to hold Damara with his small strength. Damara finally let go of her bite as soon as Aidan mentioned Nadin.

Meanwhile, Mr. Burhan immediately holds his wife limp from shock with Damara's brutality.