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A happy morning at Evan's house. The sunshine that warms the morning.
Queen and Zein play in the back garden. While Laura was discussing with a waiter about what menus will be served later in the afternoon.
Since learning of Riky's decision to bring Alena in early, Evan intends to hold a family lunch. Although heavy, he knew he had to let go of his daughter who was taken out of town. He must realize his responsibility has changed hands. Alena is already married.
"Good morning, Pa." Alvin approached Evan who was sitting on the back porch.
"Good morning. You want to go to Meydina's? How's your daddy doing, Vin? Is he going to the Middle East again next week?"
"Alvin doesn't know yet, Pa. Seems like. According to uncle, the last time there the condition of daddy has started to be less stable. And it seems, daddy's more comfortable with his hospital treatment."
"It would be better if Mr. Salman had a good treatment there first" Evan suggested.
"Alvin has also talked about this with Amiera and Mey. But it seems like daddy is worried. On one hand daddy didn't want to see his family grieving his circumstances. On the other hand if the daddy is medicated there, the heavy daddy leaves the family. Especially the kids, Pa."
"Papa understands. Children are a panacea to comfort the heart. It's hard then, too" muttered Evan.
"Meydina will try to give understanding to daddy" said Alvin.
"Yes, try it first. I hope there's a better way out."
"Daddy, when did Amar and Babby come?"
The attention of the two turned to Zein who approached them, followed behind Queena.
"Awhile more. Zein's had breakfast yet? You, Honey?" alvin asked Queena who was sitting on one of his thighs and answered with a headband.
"Had drunk milk. Later ah, soon breakfast. Wait for the mami to come," said Zein passed into the house.
"Go take a shower, Zein."
"A little while, Dad. Still a warning, want to watch cartoons first. The queen! Here's a new cartoon." Pekiknya cheer.
"Ish, it's just an ad." Desis disappointed.
"Ah, Brother. Queen thinks it's a new cartoon." Her delicacy left the pouting Zein towards Mommy Laura.
***
Meanwhile in the Salim family residence, the house felt lonely. Ajeng who had just come out of his room was surprised to see a deserted house there was no one either.
Walk towards the dining room. Open the freezer and take the UHT milk that is now his favorite. As he was about to take a glass, an ART house man came in and greeted him.
"Mbok, where are you going? How lonely."
"Same mother came out, Non. If Den Riky's the same Non Alena hasn't come down." Soft leg.
Bring a glass and milk box to the back porch. Enjoying cold milk in the warm morning is now a habit.
He looked at Paijo's cage. Then turned to the male servant who brought the fruit to Paijo.
"Mang, let me give you."
The waiter was worried. At first glance he glanced at the Mbok who also gave him a puzzling look.
"Cock is silent. Here, it's easy to just put it up." The wizards took over the fruit. And approached the fairly large Paijo cage.
Actually Salim has given Paijo veor feed, but there is always fresh fruit that can be an option for his favorite bird food.
Carefully Ajeng placed the fruit. There was a slight feeling of fear as Paijo moved wildly like he felt threatened.
"I'm sorry, I once sniffed you. Can we be friends? And ugly is going to go anyway. Than you have no friends, we better make up. I wonder what your nickname is to me. Lovely sister Alena, you say ugly, then what am I?"
Whether realized Ajeng or not, some servants gave a smile to hear his chatter. Unexpectedly Paijo denied it.
"Buric." He still spoke with his agitated attitude.
"Ish, what's better? I see now, you gave a bad nickname so that you are cute yourself right? Hayo ngaku," delik Ajeng.
"It's up to you" Ajeng grumbled. The look on his face changed when he saw Riky poking out of the door. He smiled wryly at his cousin.
"You why? Don't tell me you've been bothering Paijo."
"No. Ajeng just fed me. Paijo is the belaguer. The future, the time of Ajeng is called 'burik'." With a bent face.
"Buric... Blanched..."
"That's it!"
Riky chuckled softly at Ajeng who was getting annoyed. Moreover, seeing Ajeng who retaliated by sticking out his tongue. At first glance this girl has a resemblance to Alena. He hopes, the presence of Ajeng enough to replace the presence of Alena to fill the days of both parents.
"Jeng, I'll have lunch at my dad's."
"okay."
"Still the same, brother. But according to the nurse, my mom looked happy lately. Not too moody anymore."
"Thank God. At least aunt can smile. What about Om Pras? You haven't told him?"
"No, Brother. Ajeng plans to come to papa in his apartment."
"Apartment? Mean you?" Riky stared in surprise at Ajeng who looked riled up.
"Before deciding to undergo treatment, my mother had sold the house without my knowledge."
"Well, how can you? Then how's your papa?" Alena's turn was astonished.
"The house and the land were actually Grandpa's relics for mama and aunt. That house used to have my grandfather. Because mom brought papa, so that occupies Aunt Hesty."
"Oh, you know Auntie sold it?" Alena's getting curious.
"Know, Brother. Because the one who bought the mama part was Aunt Widiya. So now the house has a aunt. And mama entrusts money management and Ajeng's care to Auntie."
"How do you, yourself, agree not to your mother's decision?" alena asked, and answered a nod by Ajeng.
"For whatever reason Ajeng joined his papa brengs*k," decih Riky.
"Ajeng believes, mama definitely wants the best for Ajeng. And Ajeng has decided to tell papa everything. Ajeng did not want to, papa was bad to think to mama." His speech.
"Lena agrees. Your father doesn't have to visit Aunt Hesty if he doesn't want to. But at least he should know Aunt Hesty's circumstances. What a shame that your father doesn't understand."
"People, if that's the case, it's hard to change. Oh yeah, where's Om Pras' apartment? Brother can accompany you there," bargained Riky.
"No need, brother. Thank ye. Ajeng will take care of it himself. According to Om Edo, papa bought an apartment in D. Maybe he lives with his j*lang. Om Edo said, they have children." Ajeng looks flat when speaking it.
"City D?" Riky frowned. Ajeng nodded slowly. Riky and Alena exchanged looks.
"You'll come with us tomorrow, Jeng. You can also stay temporarily in Riky's apartment. There is a guest room. Isn't that right, brother?"
"Yes," nodded Riky.
"Thank you, Brother. But maybe not anytime soon. Ajeng will ask Om Edo to find out first who jal*ng married papa. Because as far as Ajeng knows, papa often shun jal*ng. But this one's married, even if it's a serial wedding." Legally.
"OKAY. It's up to you how good it is. If you need anything, you can tell my sister." Ajeng nodded at Riky's words.
"Who is Om Edo?" ask Alena.
"Papa's sister, brother."
"Ooh..."
***
One by one Evan's relatives arrived. Not only the Atmadja family, but also the Salman family and the Bramasta couple.
Children play cheerfully, as well as parents who chat while interspersed with jokes. They are so fond of teasing Alena who will live long with her husband after approximately three years of long distance relationship. After that, they were like a group talking about many things.
If Salman, Wira, Salim, Bram and Evan talk about the business world. Rendy and four friends. Alvin and his three relatives tease Riky who may not be able to be professional at work with Alena.
While the three socialite mothers Resty, Widiya and Nura, gossip about the diamond that is being loved by his friends. While the young women, chatted here and there while observing the children playing.
"Tomorrow to leave at what time, Len?" ask Alya.
"It's not afternoon, brother."
"Don't forget the program, Len."
"What program, Laura?" Meydina was curious to see Laura's pinched smile.
"There's a secret."
"Idih play all secrets," delik Meydina.
"Looks like Amie got it."
"What?" meydina and Alya asked at the same time.
Amiera just smiled, making her two sisters try to guess.
"Well, is that right Len? Have you started the program?" Meydina looks enthusiastic.
"Ssttt, don't be loud. Let it be a surprise," said Alena who blushed.
"What the hell? Alya doesn't understand."
Meydina whispered something in Alya's ear. A moment later Alya smiled faintly and nodded slowly looking at Alena who placed her index finger in the middle of her lips.
"Okay, good luck."