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2. Alas Purwo Village

"Eum, what if you come with me this time?" ask Radit, seriously. Aretha frowned, responding to her husband's words.

"Come?"

"Yes, come. I don't think there's any harm in you coming with me, Aretha. This project includes both large and old projects. I can't go back and forth to the house, and there, because the distance is good. I also can't leave you at home for too long. So this seems like the best way."

"...."

"Later there, mes house has been provided for us."

"Where the hell, Dit? His area? You said the place was secluded, right?"

"Yes, the countryside, honey. Near the tea plantation. It's cold, it's cold. How's it? You want to come with me, don't you? If you agree, I'll tell Mr. Irwan, make a home for us to live in temporarily. If you don't want to come, I sleep in mes with other employees. How's it?" radit asked slowly without trying to force Aretha's decision.

The woman in front of him did indeed appear to be a lot of silent while weighing a lot of things before he actually made a decision. Until finally Aretha looked at Radit with sharp eyes. "Is there a tea garden?"

"Yes, baby."

"Follow!" he screamed with an excited expression.

Radit himself did not think that Aretha actually agreed to the idea. Of course Radit was very happy. He no longer needed to think about the Aretha he had to leave at home, as the two of them would leave together.

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Aretha had already packed a few pieces of clothing. This time he deliberately brought a few clothes, because they not only stayed one or two days, but likely several months. He brought two large suitcases for both of their clothes. Not to mention, several other bags containing important items that will be used while there.

Do not forget they shop for food supplies while there. Aretha itself does not know, where the house is located, as well as the surrounding conditions. Radit himself did not fully understand the location, he was only told that there was a house that could be used for him if he brought his wife along. Because from the beginning, Radit seemed hesitant when there was a project in place. Though usually he never hesitates - hesitates in managing the projects that come. Always professional and passionate in work. This time it was an exception.

"Honey, are you sure there's kitchen utensils? He said it was an empty house."

"There is, dear. Mr. Irwan said the house was abandoned by its owner for about a year. But their stuff is still there."

"Where is the owner going?"

"I don't understand, he said on holiday abroad. I didn't want to go back, so the house was abandoned. Maybe they decided to settle there maybe."

"Well weird, where are the holidays? Until I don't want to go home anymore."

"When we go on holiday abroad, yes. Let you know what the atmosphere is in other countries. Who knows, you are interested in settling in Japan, for example, or Korea, Italy, America ...."

"See, Dit, I'm going back to Indonesia. As beautiful as any atmosphere abroad there."

Radit just smiled in response to Aretha's reaction. Because his words were also just a joke. Wherever Aretha may want to go from this country, let alone out of the country, outside the island he will not feel at home. They had a vacation in the thousand islands, then Raja Ampat, and Aretha still whining to ask to go home if too long away and away from home. Therefore, Radit had doubts that they would stay in the place later. Because Aretha is very comfortable in her own home.

But Radit was quite surprised when Aretha was enthusiastic about his idea yesterday. Now they are ready to go. At home there is a big family. Aretha's parents were also her Brother and Sister-in-law. Radit's parents are quite busy with their business, indeed making the family rarely able to get together with complete members. But communication via video calls must often be done. Either once every two days, or have a casual chat on the weekend together - the same.

"In the green bag, Mommy has prepared you food, you can warm it again once you get there, yes. Don't eat late." Nisa is very attentive to her children. Although they are all grown, they do not hinder his attention as a good mother.

"Yes, Bund. We'll eat."

"Kabari Mommy so up. Don't forget, you can't be too tired, Aretha. You ... Radit, take care of your wife. You are in a new place. Hearts there."

"Yes, Mother. Radit will call you as soon as you arrive. Mother don't worry, yeah. Radit will take care of Aretha."

"Darling, it's ah. They are big. Don't be treated like a child. Radit must know, what he must do as a husband," whispered Indra, the husband, responding to the sentence Nisa who seemed not to let her daughter go far from him.

Radit just smiled. Because he understands how his in-laws are. They did so out of love for Aretha. Radit is like that. Dear loves his wife.

"Mother with Dad, when - when to go there, yes. You see Reta must miss the same father, the same Mother, also Kak Arden and Kak Alya." Aretha hugged her parents who were warmly welcomed by them. Not to forget Alya also he pulled in their happy vortex. While Arden who is a cute man, just smiling to see his family harmonious and harmonious. Radit himself is still busy struggling on a cardboard box containing some snacks and snacks Aretha's favorite.

After Azan dhuhur, they both left home. Meanwhile, Nisa is still there to just clean up the plates of their family's former meals. He with Alya actually looks compact even though there is no longer Aretha who is usually crowded.

Radit and Aretha had already left their housing complex. Both seemed happy, although there was a little homesickness in their families, but it was only a few moments when they separated, but it felt like a long time ago.

Aretha had already pocketed some snacks that she had deliberately brought to fill their journey together. This trip took a long time. They could have taken the train to shorten the time, but because of the many things they had to carry, they decided to drive a private car. Moreover, private vehicles are needed for transportation facilities in new places later.

The travel time will be about 6-7 hours. Long enough for a trip they both did. The feeling of loneliness often hit so many hours passed. The snack is almost over. Radit begins to evaporate to resist sleepiness. Aretha had fallen asleep without a plan. He fell asleep after two hours of travel.

The sun is now moving west. Aretha began to squirm because the swaying car was quite great. The asphalt road began to run out, changing into a muddy road filled with gravel.

"Wake up, baby?" radit asked while stroking his wife's head.

"Where have we been?"

"We entered the village. Purwo Alas. It'll be about three more kilos, right up to the house. Patience, yes."

Aretha did not respond to the words of her husband. He only looked to the left right of the road which was already dominated by the vast tea plantations. Ac cars are getting colder, especially because they have arrived at the destination that is in the highlands.

The tea leaves are on the left side of Aretha. Only, he saw someone standing in the middle of the green tea leaf line. A woman, dressed in a simple red kebaya and just stood looking at him. Suddenly lightning sounded in the sky, rain immediately fell as soon as lightning struck the light. But the woman remained standing in her place, with no intention of leaving. Aretha looked at him suspiciously. But Radit's car started to walk away from the place, and the woman's figure was starting to be invisible again.