One-Third-Night Matchmaker "ALIA"
EPS. 39 Admired

''Thank you, Ren. You've taken us to the hospital.'' Alia told Rendra when she got from the hospital. Now they were on their way to Alia's house.

''Same-sama Alia. Oh yeah how about we have lunch together at my cafe.''

''It's not necessary, Ren. We've already troubled you.''

''No Alia. You're not a hassle. I'm glad I could help you. Om, is Om willing to have lunch together at our cafe?''

''It's refused but we don't want to trouble you.''

''Not at all, Om. Andra would be happy if you guys came and wanted to stop by.''

''Okay then. We're gonna drop by. Is it okay, Alia?''

''If Dad wants us to stop by, that's okay.'' Said Alia who actually wanted to refuse. Because he had a promise to Elvan. Arriving at the cafe, Rendra greeted Alia and her father very warmly. Even Rendra himself wrote and ordered the menu for Alia and her father.

''Ren, how is Andra? he didn't make trouble, did he?''

''Just calm down, Alia. Andra is very diligent. I just saw him in the kitchen and he was helping wash dishes.''

''Oh it turns out you are the boss of Andra who often gives Andra food, ''' said Mr. Samir.

''Yes, Om. I'm sorry if I'm lazy. I didn't mean anything. I intend well.''

''Yes, it's okay. It is precisely we who thank you because you have been kind to us.'' Mr. Samir said to Rendra. Soon their orders came. And it just so happened that Andra was the one who took him.

''Father, Brother! You here?'' andra said while putting some food on their table.

''Yes, Andra. The brother runs out of the hospital taking Dad to health control and Rendra is driving him. Keep us forced to have lunch here.'' Alia said to her sister. Andra then kissed the back of his Father and brother's hands.

''I'm sorry, Andra. If I make them eat here. Poor Father you are also it's time for lunch.''

''It's all right, sir. Thank you for Mr. Rendra being so kind to my family.''

''Don't say thank you, Andra. I'm glad to do it.''

''I'm sorry, sir. Brother Alia, Dad, Andra continued working first huh.''

''Yes, son. Do not be disappointed son Rendra yes, diligent work, '' Mr. Samir's message to Andra.

''Definitely, Dad. Andra will work earnestly.'' Andra then immediately returned to the kitchen.

''Please Om, Alia, tasting.'' Rendra.

''Yes, son Rendra.'' Said Mr. Samir. They also had lunch together. While Rendra just kept quiet while observing Alia who was eating. Mr. Samir also noticed Rendra who was secretly watching his daughter.

''Looks like Rendra's son likes Alia. My daughter has apparently grown into a very beautiful girl and sholeha. But I still hope to fulfill your Mother's will, Alia, '' murmured Mr. Samir in heart.

''How's Alia? What's delicious?'' ask Rendra.

''It's delicious, Ren. But I think the spice is less so it feels more shady again.''

''Okay, I'll tell my chef.''

''But people's tastes are different, Ren. This is my taste. Surely their taste has fit this taste.''

''Yes, Al is okay. Just relax.'' Throughout the lunch, Alia was really unsettled. He occasionally glanced at his watch. He had to go to Elvan's house to fulfill his promise and his work. After she finished eating, Alia immediately invited her father to come home.

''Dad, we're done eating so we have to go home. I have to rest and Alia has work.''

''Yes, I'm going with you guys.''

''It's not necessary, Ren. We've been a lot of trouble.''

''Alia, we leave together so we have to be together again. Poor your Father.''

''Yes, if so, '' Alia replied. He would rather agree than have to argue with Rendra because he wants to reject the offer. Rendra immediately drove Alia and her father home. Rendra looked at Alia's face from the mirror of her sunvisor, but Alia's face looked unsettled. In the car there was silence. Alia focused on hugging her Father's arm but her mind was with Elvan.

''Elvan must be very angry because I haven't been to her house. It's already one o'clock, well how is this, '' Alia murmured inwardly.

''Alia why is it? why does his face seem so panicked? rendra murmured in his heart.

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Elvan had just arrived at her home. He threw his body on the bed. He then looked at the wall clock in his room.

''It's almost as strong as two but Alia why hasn't she come yet? he must still be the same guy, said Elvan to himself. Elvan then moved from his seat and took the wine in a secret place in his room. Elvan then poured the wine into his glass. While holding a glass filled with wine, Elvan headed to the balcony terrace of his room. Elvan's eyes continued to look out of the way, hoping Alia would come soon. Finally someone she was waiting for came. He saw Alia descending from ojek. Elvan smiled as she saw Alia coming. He then put his glass on the table and immediately went down.

''Den, I've prepared lunch, '' said Bi Minah who saw Elvan coming down from her room.

''Gue will not. Just eat there, Bi, '' he said.

''Assalamualaikum,'' said Alia.

''Waalaikumsalam. Uh Ma'am Alia, '' said Bi Minah.

''Where did you come from. What time is it? I didn't know I was hungry. Hurry up there to the kitchen, '' Elvan sniffed at Alia.

''Yes, sorry. Yes, I went to the kitchen. Bi, please help me yes, '' Alia told Bi Minah.

''Yes, Ma'am.'' Bi Minah then took Alia to the kitchen.

''Ma'am, I've prepared lunch. But Den Elvan would not. That's the look at the dining table.''

''Yes, Bi. I was shocked too. Even though at the dining table there is food but still not in the eating.'' Alia.

''And why even tell Mbak Alia to cook here?''

''I'm confused too, Bi. Since last night I brought food home, Elvan contacted me and asked me to cook for him. And he paid me, Bi. And I finally accepted because I needed extra money for my medical expenses and to meet my daily needs, Bi. My sister needs too. I still have a responsibility to my sister, Alia told me while cutting vegetables.

''What's your father Mbak Alia sick?''

''Diabetic, Bi. And must always control even have to inject insulin to stabilize the sugar in his blood. That's all I can do for Dad. Because only Dad and little brother I have. Sometimes I get scared and worried that suddenly my dad's sugar levels go up and that can lead to complications. Because the disease can't be cured, Bi. The disease can only be prevented by stabilizing its sugar levels.''

''O Allah, Sister Alia. Mbak Alia is still young but the responsibility of Mbak Alia is very heavy.''

''It is my responsibility as a child, Bi. Who else would you want if not me. But I'm sincere, Bi. I am happy with my situation now.''

''Excitement yes, Madam Alia. Besides being beautiful, Madam Alia is also good, sholeha and smart to cook. There must be a lot of men out there who want to make Mbak Alia wife.''

''Ah, Aunt could have. If the affairs of a soul mate let God govern it, Bi.''

''Auntie doain, hopefully Ma'am Alia can get a sholeh, kind and responsible husband yes.''

''Amen. Thank you, Bi pray.'' It turned out that Elvan was secretly eavesdropping on Alia and Bi Minah's conversation. Elvan salutes Alia's attitude. Today there are girls like Alia.

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