A Friend to Jenna
Chapters 14. The Harkat Damash Family

Karolina was impatient to return to Sentul. He had no intention of staying with the in-laws. It is better to live in the Opa house or the house of his parents who are side by side in a family-owned complex. Not many rules.

In her father-in-law's mansion, Karolina was not free to do anything. In fact she also had to eat certain foods given from her mother-in-law with her various myths for the good of pregnant women!

At least Karolina should drink once a day, a spoonful of real coconut oil. Coconut oil was specially ordered Mami Mertua from Tasikmalaya. There, there is a village whose residents became craftsmen making coconut oil traditionally. Of course with the myth, if taken by pregnant women the birth of the baby becomes smoother.

Not to mention Karolina must often drink green coconut water so that the baby's scalp is clean. Understandably, Mami-in-law is still bleeding Sunda Tasik and Garut is also Betawi who was born in Bogor. The woman strongly believes everything that comes from her ancestors' discourses about pregnancy.

No matter if some of it has been abandoned by some people, because it is ancient and not in accordance with modern medical science.

Sometimes Karolina is forbidden to take a nap, because for pregnant women later the blood will rise to the head. Though last night Karolina was difficult to sleep so often stay up late. His body every night feels hot, stomach bulky and uncomfortable. As a result after the Dzuhur prayer, Karolina evaporated continuously.

Farhan felt sorry to see Karolina who was getting stressed from day to day. For the prohibitions and orders of the mother must be obeyed! Not only by family members as well as ART , drivers, gardeners to security officers who guard in front of the gate of the house.

" Go to sleep, Karol! " whispered Farhan to calm. Fortunately Farhan in addition to asking many doctors who check Karolina regularly also read books about pregnancy and childbirth.

Silently, assisted by Bibik who took care of all the needs of his wife, Farhan prepared a move Karolina. They packed a suitcase of Karolina clothes and a box of baby necessities when they got a gift at a seven-monthly event a month ago. Also put the goods into the trunk of Farhan's car without being seen by other residents of the house.

" Farhan, it's not good that Karolina moved back to her parents' house. Your baby will be young again!" Mami-in-law said loudly.

Si Mami had been waiting when they wanted to go to Sentul.

It just so happens that Papi began busy traveling every week from Bogor-Bandung starting this month. There are various party programs implemented in Kota Kembang there.

The black sports pajero finally entered the main house in the luxury residential complex.

Marvin's chest had rumbled unnoticed when he got off Farhan's car.

As a sign of respect, Farhan chose to come to Opa's house first rather than to come to her in-laws' house. Even though their homes are just side by side.

The man called Karolina who was still weak because she was awakened from a short sleep. Not twenty minutes.

" Assalamu'alaikum! " Greetings Farhan.

"Walaikum Salam, " cried the host who remained loud and firm despite being almost three-quarters of a century old.

"Carole ?" Call the man when you see Karolina's pale face. "Are you not well, honey?"

Immediately grabbed the grandson while hugged tightly - tightly. Although a man, the Opa knew, Karolina was not comfortable with her current state. "When did Doctor Felisha predict?"

" Sorry, Opa. We're changing doctors now....". Farhan explained

"'Well, you think, this grandson of mine should give birth with the help of a child shaman, so ! Until you have to replace the best obstetrician in his field. It is difficult to change the views and polity of Hajj Komariah Dian Hisbillah, it is !"

It's almost Marvin choking! The old man was indeed a true observer. Though they rarely meet, but can guess the various ancient rules that must be lived Karolina because living in Pondok Mertua Indah!

" You're Marvin? " ask the former general firmly. Because he only knew Farhan's other assistants.

" Yes, Sir..." Answer Marvin respectfully.

They were sitting in the middle room. There was a young man who served drinks and cakes to the guests of the host.

"Let Karolina stay here until she gives birth! Farhan call doctor Felisha, you should check your wife at her practice!"

Mana Farhan dared to refute all the commands from his wife's grandfather. Because this man has been tested with life and on the field of combat.

The faces of Farhan and Marvin were equally pale. Only then did Marvin dare to lift his face, looking at the face of Mr. Damash who was filled with wrinkles from the many life experiences he had lived.

" I'm sorry about that, sir! Maybe my actions are too over-acting to make Jenna, your grandson is very angry..."

"Who, can you?"

" He came in the middle of the show, then slipped to the side of the house. Because the front yard of the house was full of study mothers and invited guests, so I held it down!"

" Who do you think Jenna is?" ask the Opa again.

" Well, intruder or thief, that's it. Sir!"

" Have you asked her name?"

" Already, Sir! "

" So he's not angry or beating you up. My granddaughter if she feels uncomfortable . Especially offended that he would teach the person. It doesn't matter how big an elephant you are!"

" I'm sorry, Opa.... During this time Marvin who held my work affairs in Banten and in Lampung. So less know the family of Karolina. Because Dwi Pramana is helping Papi in Bandung..." Farhan said respectfully and politely.

The Opa is just mangut-mangut only. He knew Farhan's attitude and disposition which was very polite, courteous and respectful to others. Hence, he betrothed this young man to his granddaughter, Karolina. It does not matter if each of them comes from a different background and view.

"You're sorry you haven't been the same Jenna?"

Marvin bowed, "No, sir! My number is blocked."

" All right! " Tell the old man again, taking the eavesdropping out of his pants pocket. It was not long heard when the man contacted his beloved second granddaughter.

Everyone listened to the affectionate talk between his grandfather and granddaughter. "Jenna when do you see Grandpa?"

" Sorry, Opa. Nana's got a lot of this work. Tomorrow we will go to Surabaya between Aunt Ismaya. Opa want to be bought by what?"

" Jenna! the cake and by-you from Bandung yesterday no one has eaten. Opa wants to see your face, Jenna. Is still pouting because of the events in Bogor..."

" Not funny, Opa! What the fucker complained . Huh!"

" Dear, you talk to Marvin!"

The Opa most know, if Jenna has lashed it can last for weeks. Unless the person he judged wronged himself apologized.

" Asalamu'alaikum, Jenna. I'm Marvin. I want to apologize for making you uncomfortable with my actions and words"

" Yes, I'm sorry. Love this hape to my Opa again!"

Everyone laughed in relief at Jenna's sniffling voice. Understand the Opa with his fad enlarged the volume of his hape before he gave it to Marvin. So everyone heard the conversation.

Unknowingly Marvin scratched his non-itchy head. Is it that hard to apologize to Jenna? She will always remember Jenna's eyes that shimmered with anger, disappointment and offence. But his smile formed a cynical line.

" Jenna, don't hate it. It will truly be love! " Karolina yelled idly to mediate the conversation on that phone.

" Damn it! " Jenna's words are clear. " Dag, Opa. Take care health. Greetings to the whole family...."

Clik. The voice had closed Jenna's conversation. Though the man misses his granddaughter the most attention to him.Unconsciously the old man's eyes looked at Marvin sharply.