A Friend to Jenna
Chapters 80. Back Linked

Actually it is not a birthday party that is usually held by people from among the money. Like this Sugandhi family. It's too simple to call a party. But more precisely, to gather with family, while eating together. At least the activities carried out by Sugandi's extended family are similar to the Damash and Darmawan families.

They Jenna family prefers the values of togetherness among family and relatives. When compared to celebrating the anniversary of one of the family members, by organizing a large and festive party to just joke around. An event that spends a lot of money just to keep the prestige.

Various food dishes are served there. Although Aunt Ismaya and Jenna are not fanatics with their religious teachings. Still, Ms. Rosalin repeatedly explained, if all the food menu served at this event is halal food. Only the appearance is typical mainland Chinese cuisine. Such as longevity noodles, Cap cay seafood, Wonton soup, Peking duck roast and other typical menus. He said it was just a habit and a symbol for the birthday person, as part of their prayers and wishes.

According to the story of Madam Rosalin before, their grandmother only had half the blood of Peranakan Chinese who came from West Kalimantan... At that time their great-grandfather joined with his brother who traded to Surabaya... Until the great-grandfather married the original girl Surabaya.

Mr. Ramon Sugandi who is originally from Surabaya, has served as a soldier and married his mother Bu Cindi. After traveling around all regions in Indonesia in the framework of the task and placement of the service, they chose to settle in Surabaya.

To his children, Mr. Ramon Sugandi still free them to make their own choices. Choosing religion as a guide to life. Determine career and job, also choose a life partner. Without certain rules and regulations... All of that is because the face of the wife is more handed down to their sons and daughters.

They all have cleaner skin and slightly squinty eyes. But most of them even match with people who are different from other nations. Because Grandpa Sugandhi's children also went to school and studied abroad. Only Ms. Cindy, the first daughter of Mr. Sugandhi who married a man of Chinese and Javanese descent Surabaya became a businessman exporters of spices, herbs and various dry food ingredients to several countries in Asia, especially China.

Precisely Jatmiko Darta Sugandhi, his face even looks like a Japanese man or Oppa from Korea. Therefore, Jenna now deeply did not recognize him anymore. What is in Jenna's memory is a fat boy with a puffed cheek that looks like a bakpao.

Now the faces of the children were not left in the face of the adult Miko... In fact, he was more impressed cool and a little jutek! Exactly the picture of a young CEO who became the main character in romantic novels, which are widely read by women.

" Good night, Ismaya, Jenna! Thank you for bothering to come from Jakarta!" Cindi's Mother.

The woman even drove up to the front door of the cafe the two special guests. At least the woman can reminisce with her past memories. About the friendship between Jenna's father and grandfather.

" We're going straight home, Mom? Mother Rosalin told me that Mother and Sister Jenna still want to go around the city? I'm ready to drop off." Say Mr. Dodo politely.

" We'll just go home, sir! Maybe the night view in Jakarta and Surabaya is not much different. Because it is a big city. Well, in the daytime it must be more interesting. There's a lot I haven't seen here, sir!" jenna explained the rejection.

" Monggos!" said Mr. Dodo.

How polite and respectful the old man was when he opened the back door for Jena and Aunt Ismaya to enter.

It was already very late, when the car entered the residential area which included the elite area in West Surabaya. Mbok Mis is still faithfully waiting for their return.

In the morning, the old woman served a variety of food for breakfast. Jenna enjoyed two or three breakfast menus in small portions first. There is lontong racing, mixed tofu to rice krawu typical with meat suwiran and spicy red sauce.

Their return will be on the night... Exactly at 20:00. So Jenna and Auntie had tidied up their luggage after a shower and breakfast.

Until they are surprised by the presence of Miko in the living room of this house. Jenna remained silent. The plan he will be a backpacker today to feel the atmosphere of the city of Surabaya is different, if cruising alone ... Aunty Ismaya receives an invitation to lunch with friends and business colleagues Mbak Rosalin at a restaurant that is a hit in this city.

" Yes, uh!" Jenna said snorting. " Where is Mr Dodo? He's the one who wants to take me around town!"

" Pak Dodo took Ismaya's mother to Vira's house... It turns out that in this city, almost all young women. really know Ismaya's mother, huh?"

" Maybe, because Aunt has been in the business of beauty salons and cosmetic products flagship."

" Of course, your face dominates the salon and Rosalin beauty clinic in the canteen of the central building!"

" Time?" jenna did not believe it.

"'I got a copy of one...Pretty much your face is enough to make the rats run away at home. Because I put it in the barn!" said Miko flat.

Their eyes looked. According to Jenna, the jokes and jokes of men who are old enough feel crisp!

Jenna was used to the words of men who sometimes intended to praise but more like a dreadful seduction in her ears. Maybe if Miko's words were addressed to other girls, this man would get a claw or a death kick from them. No word from that man! Humiliatingly.

" Kok, you're cold like this, Jenna. Offended by my words?"

" Not really, what's it doing? I also have no power whatsoever with the results of that shoot! Whatever you want to throw in the trash can, all right! Want to burn the same salon building... No problem!"

Jenna's words made the man's eyes slightly slanted... At least he was honest. An honesty that sometimes makes others uncomfortable with the saying. Especially for women, who must always be seduced and adored.

" Sorry, I don't think I'm a good host! because it makes you uncomfortable!"

" Casual, Bro! I have a lot of respect for Rosalin...Moreover, your brother has long been good friends with Aunt Ismaya. Since they met and went to college, and lived in the same town in Australia....So my position here is only a complementary accompaniment!"

Miko's face felt more guilty... His sister greatly admired Jenna who wanted to help them to become a model of boutiques and clinics and beauty salons which are a combination of business capital from her friends... Even Jenna didn't set a price for the shoot... Many people are interested in the photos. There shows the face of Jenna who is ayu with the original beauty of Indonesian women.

Though the faces of his two brothers is a blend of faces Indo Dutch descent from his paternal grandfather. The men who succeeded Darmawan were more concentrated with work that demanded high working hours. Not relying on looks and faces. For them, work is number one. They proved that with real effort.

Jenna relents, when Miko forces her to take her wherever she goes this time. Though Jenna can use Grab or gojek... Surabaya is also a big and modern city. There must be many modes of transportation available that are easy for him to explore this city.

The man uses a sport car that is quite decent price it ... Fortunately, the car used does not resemble a super car model that can usually emit loud roaring sounds and vibrate human eardrums. Jenna can ask to get off on the spot! Because his ears are very sensitive with a very loud voice and too noisy.