Because I Don't Want to Lose
6 - Temporary House

Two days later, Anaya moves into Izzar's house.

The house was located in the middle of a suburban settlement. Anaya and Naira occupy the main room that was originally the Izzar bedroom. Mba Kemi's room in a restroom near the kitchen.

“Where do you sleep?” tanya Anaya is worried about having to share a room with Izzar.

“Here!” Izzar opened the door across from Anaya's room. Actually, the room was a bedroom that functioned as his workplace. There are drawing tables, computer tables, bookshelves, and sofabeds.

Anaya bit her lips at the contents of the room.

“You slept there?” Anaya pointed at the sofa bed in the corner.

“Iya... Why? Not heart? Want me to sleep in the room with you guys?” fishing rod Izzar.

“Do not ngaco!” Anaya immediately nodded.

Izzar laughs. Although always responded fiercely, Izzar like not kapok mocked Anaya.

“You've lived in this house for a long time?” ask Anaya.

“New a year. I used to buy this house plans to be completely renovated and I sold again. But keburu broke,” Izzar replied casually.

Anaya goes around checking out Izzar's tiny house. There are only two rooms and one housekeeping assistant room, the living room is integrated with the living room, kitchen and dining table 4 seats. There's a little yard in the back. There are two bathrooms, one between Anaya's room and Izzar's workspace, and another in the back corner, close to the laundry room.

All the available space is small in size when compared to his own home. Like a doll house. Fortunately, the carport can be loaded with two cars.

Anaya took her breath. He was sure he would not stay in this place.

“Why?” tanya Izzar saw Anaya's uncomfortable look.

“Ngga anything.” Anaya.

“Enjoyed only! After all, you will not stay here forever,” said Izzar as he passed Anaya who was glued to the bedroom door which is only a quarter of the room area he used to live in.

Naira reacted happily to their move. He immediately got a friend, the daughter of the next door neighbor who shyly peeked at their arrival. Naira who is flexible, not shy to approach and get acquainted with his age.

“May I play to my new friend's house, Ma? His house is next door to ours." Rania seduce.

“Who?” ask Anaya wonder.

“Name Lubna. Can I go to his house?”

Anaya looked at Izzar who was carrying his boxes to his room.

“Zar, do you know the kid next door?”

“Lubna?”

“Iya!” Naira answered. “Can I play to his house?"

“Bby,” reply Izzar.

“But...,” Anaya hesitate.

“Ngga. I know her parents,” said Izzar to calm Anaya down.

Naira immediately shouted in excitement.

“Ngga can go there alone! Must be accompanied by Mba Kemi!” exciting Anaya.

The little girl immediately pulled Mba Kemi to accompany her to play.

While Anaya was getting her clothes fixed, a voice heard someone shouting greetings. Anaya peeked out of the room window. There's a hooded woman at the gate.

Anaya tries not to care and returns with her activities. However, before long, the woman again shouted her greeting.

Finally, Anaya came out to see him and returned his greetings. The woman was a middle-aged mother who looked friendly. His hand held a red plastic bag.

“Mas Izzar is there?” ask with a big smile.

“Sorry, no, is away.” Anaya answered politely.

“Oh! … Here, I want to deliver mangoes. We are out of harvest, usually Mas Izzar likes mango from our tree.” The mother held a plastic bag in her hand.

“Thank you.” Anaya took it carefully. "Sorry, from whose mother?”

“From Bu Lilis! My house is at the end of this street! It's right there!” he answered as his left hand pointed in a direction.

“Oh! Later I will tell you that this mango is from Bu Lilis.”

Step Anaya forward a little . He has no interest in talking more. But, Bu Lilis's feet silently flinching.

“Mba is ready Mas Izzar?” asked Bu Lilis with eyes full of search.

“I am his wife,” Anaya replied with a smile, though her heart was amused at hearing her own words.

Mom Lilis' face changed. A smile and friendly hue disappeared from his face, changing into a surprised look.

Anaya widened her smile. However, Miss Lilis did not reply to him. His attitude turned sour. He immediately withdrew and left Anaya in a hasty step.

Although astonished by Bu Lilis' change in attitude, Anaya let her go. He put the mango on the kitchen table, and called Mba Kemi to bring Naira back. He was worried about his son.

Followed by Mba Kemi, Naira returned while crying out hungry. Anaya is confused because Izzar's fridge is empty, while her stomach also begins to feel the same way.

“Buy it, Mom! Said Mba Titi Nanny Lubna, on the next block there is a nice restaurant that provides daily catering as well. Many say it is good he said.” Mba Kemi gave a suggestion.

Anaya agreed, after being given the money, Mba Kemi immediately shot out of the house.

Long enough Mba Kemi left. He returned with bags containing various side dishes that were quite delicious. After eating, Mba Kemi offered to peel mangoes from Bu Lilis.

“Let's go!” Given Bu Lilis' strange attitude, Anaya becomes reluctant to tease the ripe fruit. The incident with Bu Lilis was told to Mba Kemi.

“Bu Lilis heartbreak means,” said Mba Kemi.

“Means?” Anaya curious.

Anaya actually taught Mba Kemi not to be nosy with the affairs of others. However, even though Mba Kemi does not like gossip, he listens to a lot of info while accompanying Naira to play and shop for food.

“Suami Bu Anaya has many fans here!” Mba Kemi closed her mouth withholding a smile.

Anaya's eyebrows lifted.

“Bu Lilis it said first who owned this house. He has a daughter who just graduated from college who has long been betrothed to Mr. Izzar. But, Mr. Izzar did not take it seriously. Then, suddenly Bu Anaya came and ngaku his wife mba Kemi.

Anaya really wanted to laugh. There is a tremendous speed of network gossip in this environment. Only a few hours later, he moved into this house.

Mba Kemi added that not only did Ms. Lilis try to get close to Izzar, but many single women and girls around here, hoping to get Izzar's attention.

Anaya just smiled listening to Mba Kemi's words. In his heart he admitted, physically and the friendly nature of Izzar was easy to attract the attention of women. Then, should she feel lucky to be Izzar's wife when many women want her?

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