
I don't think time has been rolling for a month. Of course, the duration of Elkan and Mira's marriage has also been running for a month. However, both are ordinary. The school can also run without any obstacles.
Although Sonya's behavior is becoming more and more common. However, Mira chose to be patient and not respond too much. Better, he focused on learning. Instead of having to serve Sonya with a spicy talk and always cornered.
After a month has passed, now the Agastya family will welcome special guests who come from Japan. Not Evan, because Evan is still in London to finish his studies. If Mama Sara and Papa Belva look excited, but Elkan just looks ordinary.
"Tock lemes the hell El?" ask the father to his son.
"Try on, Pa," replied Elkan.
Papa Belva stood behind his son and massaged Elkan's shoulders. Who knows with a little massage can make Elkan more excited. "Come, spirit! You're young, you have to be more energetic than Papa" Papa Belva said.
Elkan smiled faintly and nodded his head. "Yes, Pa. Maybe Elkan was exhausted. I also went home from school. Now help me with this preparation," he replied.
"Later if Mira comes, you will be more excited" Papa Belva replied.
Hearing the name Mira called, this time Elkan let out a long sigh. It was precisely in her heart that she hoped, Mira would not join in this afternoon's event. It's better that way. However, Mama and her father have already asked Mira to come.
"El, help Mama to install this lamp well .. let's be romantic, Mama's daughter-in-law will also come," called Mama Sara to her son.
Without saying much, Elkan climbed up the chair and immediately put up the lights in the garden, as his mother had instructed. After everything was done, Elkan got down from the chair and then saw that this preparation he thought was excessive. However, Elkan also did not dare to protest because surely Mama and Papa would not listen to his protest without the real reason.
By evening, the guests who had been waiting for his arrival arrived. A handsome young man who has just completed his S1 at Waseda University, in Japan. Mama Sara and Papa Belva greeted the young man who had just arrived with happiness.
"Koniciwa," he greeted me in Japanese.
Papa Belva hugged the handsome young man in white. "Four years have passed, finally Uncle's nephew graduated as well and returned to the Fatherland," Papa Belva welcomed with pleasure.
"Once in Japan, greet him in Japanese. Konikiwa, Sayonara .. kochi-kochi-kochi .. Sayonara," replied Mama Sara with a half-singing song that often comes out on YouTube Reel.
The young man laughed, "Onty Sara updated as well. It was trending a while ago," she replied.
"El, how are you?" Now it's Elkan's turn to be greeted for new guests after four years in Japan.
"Well, Jer," replied Elkan.
Yes, who came at that time was Jerome, Papa Belva's nephew. Jerome was the son of his younger brother Papa Belva, who was of Aunt Amara and Om Rizal. Completing High School in Bogor, Jerome finally chose to study Mathematical Engineering at Waseda University in Japan.
Indeed since childhood, Jerome stood out in the field of Mathematics. So, when he studied he majored in Mathematical Engineering or commonly referred to as Applied Mathematics. Jerome's return after four years in Japan was welcomed by Uncle Belva and Onty Sara.
"Where in Japan is it?" papa Belva asked Jerome.
Papa Belva laughed. "There are things to enjoy besides college Jer," replied Papa Belva.
"True Uncle, surely Sister Evan did too. In London there were other things he could enjoy besides college" Jerome said.
"However, Elkan's son is too secretive, Jer. He took more intensive programs around business and management. When Onty asked why not have fun? He replied, willing to make the best possible time to learn. Though Onty also wants Evan to enjoy his youth," replied Mama Sara.
That's how Evan was, when his London peers were able to go to college and enjoy life. Evan spent his youth studying. Not infrequently, Evan also took courses outside of his college hours to add to business and management knowledge.
"Sister Evan is serious, Onty. The big idea is to be able to plunge into Agastya Property later," replied Jerome.
"11-12 with her Father" said Mama Sara.
There Papa Belva laughed. "That's because he's my son, honey. Look Elkan is also interested in Food and Beverage, it's because he's your son. Both of them are our sons, so inherit our character as well as our interests" Papa Belva retorted.
Jerome then nodded his head. "True Uncle, Jerome is also one month away from helping Papa in the company. Yeah, looking for work experience first," she replied.
"That's great, Jer .. At least you're ready to help your Papa take care of his company. Only, if Uncle can give advice, stub from below and enjoy the process. When you start from the bottom, Uncle is sure you will appreciate the process more. You can see the condition of the staff below because you have felt it before. However, when you start from the top, those at the bottom will judge you can quickly go up because you are the son of the CEO," advises Papa Belva.
Jerome who was getting advice from his Uncle nodded his head. "Yes Uncle, too. Will Evan be like that?" ask Jerome.
"Yes, in the position according to the minimum diploma. Let Evan fight. Although he will later hold Agastya Property, Uncle wants him to process from the bottom. Enjoying the process and also being able to put himself well," replied Papa Belva.
Jerome smiled again. "If Agastya Property in charge Kak Evan, if Coffee Bay in charge in Elkan, surely Skincare to Eiffel yes Uncle?" guess it.
"So far, that's the parents' hope and plan, Jer. How ahead, we don't know. As good as man's plan is, God's plan is done" replied Uncle Belva.
Mama Sara also responded by nodding her head. Agree with her husband's remark that no matter how good the plan of man is, it is only God's plan. All that happens is with the permission of God.
"Take a drink and eat yuk, especially this loh for you. You have lived in Japan for a long time, so Onty provides Indonesian specialties. If Onty is prepared with Japanese food, it is common for you?"
"True Onty, it is the same kangen typical Indonesian food that is strong spices. Yesterday, just after landing, Jerome immediately stopped by the Padang Restaurant. Very similar to Rendang and Sambal Hijau," the story.
Mama Sara laughed. "The typical Nusantara cuisine is special, Jer," he said.
"That's right, Onty. Especially the Toast in Coffee Bay that Beef Rendang. That's a great champion for Jerome. Yesterday I bought Frappuccino and Toast Beef Rendang" Jerome said.
"You can do it, make Onty smile," Mama Sara replied with a laugh.
It was clear when Mama Sara and Papa Belva were happy to welcome Jerome. Elkan was just being mediocre. The young man did join in, but it was irritable to speak.