Only Raised Children
48. Shopping by Rena

Arriving at one of the largest malls in the city, Rena immediately invited Alina around the mall. All the shops that are in there they enter and almost every store they enter, there must be something they buy. Whether it is for the sake of vacation or for daily needs. Even when she saw something funny, Rena would pay her straight to the cashier. No matter whether the item will be useful for them or just be a display at home, it may even only add to the collection in their warehouse later.

Today they have a lot of fun with their activities until the evening.

Errorat, it seems only Rena feels the pleasure because in fact Alina does not really like shopping. Moreover, what they spend almost 70% is not an important item that will be taken during the holidays later.

From the beginning, Alina actually strongly disagreed with what Rena did. According to him Rena is too wasteful to just buy useless items, but he also can not prohibit it because it does not want to interfere with the pleasure of the woman. Even he had to accept all the groceries.

Yes, all the groceries are covered by Rena. He said that tonight was a payment for him who could not attend on Alina's graduation day a few days ago.

Seeing so many groceries in their hands, it felt like Rena regretted not bringing her driver. She thought it would be nice to just go alone with Alina, but it turned out to be a hassle.

"Al, we go in the groceries to the car first yuk. After that just around again, my hands really sore nih hold all these groceries," said Rena.

He who was not satisfied shopping, wanted to invite Alina to go around again. There are still some shops that they have not entered and it will not be satisfied if all the shops are missed.

But instead of agreeing with the words of Rena, Alina rejected it. He was already very unable to shop anymore even though he was not the one who paid for all of it. Alina, who for several years has always been frugal and bought cheap goods, is not so interested in the fun activity. Now he can appreciate the name of money even though only a thousand rupiah.

"There are still a few more shops, Al. It's a shame to be missed. Come on," said Rena persuaded.

"No, Ren. We've been shopping too much" Alina refused again.

"Three more shops. Please," persuade Rena again expectantly.

"No. Let's go home," asked Alina with rejection for the umpteenth time.

"Alama, please. Two more shops, after that we just went home. Please, Al."

Various ways Rena did to persuade Alina so that the woman would like to say his words. Although initially Alina always refused, until some time finally the woman gave up and agreed her wishes.

"Two more shops, after that go home or I go home alone."

Rena immediately agreed with the words of Alina. She smiled happily and excitedly led Alina to the shop they had not yet entered. But before that, he invited Alina to put all the groceries they bought first into the trunk of the car.

The two shops they entered took about an hour. Very short time for those who like to shop like Rena. But for Alina who was bored, she did not enjoy the activity at all.

Alina just followed Rena's footsteps and agreed to every word. No matter what she wanted to buy, Alina no longer cared. In fact, he also just agreed when Rena bought him some items that he really does not need for now.

After finishing with her shopping activities, Alina was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief as they had exited the mall area. Stomach that has not been filled since the afternoon made them drive towards one of the restaurants on the side of the road. A four-star restaurant not far from the mall they visited just now.

On the way to the restaurant, the cell phone inside Alina's bag rang. He grabbed his phone and when he saw Rico calling him, he immediately answered the call.

"Hello, Co?" alina said first.

"Darling, you guys still at the mall?" ask Rico across the street.

"We just got out of the mall. This is going to eat first just come home. Why?"

"I'm the same Andi wants to follow. Where are you eating?"

Alina mentioned the name of the restaurant Rena mentioned and after Rico confirmed it, they immediately closed their respective calls.

"Why Rico, Al?" rena asked after Alina put her phone back in the bag.

"She's the same Andi wants to go to the restaurant" replied Alina.

"Aisshh, why didn't they follow you from earlier anyway? If so, we do not need to bring all the groceries themselves. Very late initiative," said Rena with a little annoyed.

Alina smiled at Rena's nagging.

"The scarf and jacket are funny, it's a pity if not bought," said Rena without sin. Making Alina again had to smile amusedly to hear it. What all that looks funny should he buy, Alina thought.

Arriving at the intended restaurant, the two women immediately got out of the car. Just about to leave his car, a horn managed to stop their footsteps.

Rena and Alina turned around to see who was the strange person who pressed the horn behind them. When it was felt that if the car that had just stopped belonged to Rico, the two women then looked at each other.

"Why did they get there so soon?" asked Rena and replied Alina with a headband while putting her shoulders together.

They were still on the spot, waiting for the two men to get out of the car.

"Honey," Andi and Rico said simultaneously. Making Alina and Rena look at each other again, then turning her eyes back to the two men.

"Where are you guys from? Kok very fast to get there," said Rena curious.

"We were already in front of the mall, want to follow you guys. But since you guys want to come here, so just come straight here" Andi said.

"Come on in, we're both hungry" Rico said. Then the two men approached their women.

"You haven't eaten yet?" alina asked as Rico held her hand.

"Yet. We just got home from playing billiards."

"When have you guys been playing billiards?" ask Rena who heard Rico's words.

"Since this afternoon," Rico replied with a gaze toward Andi.

Yeah, since the afternoon they've been busy playing billiards. Rico invites Andi there because his friend wants to find a new entertainment place besides the club.

About Rico's words about his bad habits all along, got Andi to mind and finally decided to stop going to the cursed place. If Rena just wants to change for the better for her sake, then why not with her? He cannot be selfish to be selfish. As a form of his love for Rena as well, he was forced to stay away from the cursed entertainment place. Although initially forced but he is sure someday will get used to it.

The couple entered the restaurant and looked for a seat on the side of the glass window. After ordering food, they talked to their partners. Andi and Rena focus on their own stories, as do Alina and Rico.

Until their ordered food arrives, then the private conversation ends. Andi was about to scoop up her food first, but quickly Rena held her hand.

"Why, Honey?" ask Andi wonder.

"We took a photo first. Again beautiful this table," said Rena who made the three youths/i there dumbfounded. Since when did Rena cheer this, thought Andi and Rico.

Regardless of the gazes of the three humans who were there, Rena called out to the waiter who was not far from her desk.

"Mas, could you please take a picture of the four of us?" asked Rena and slim assented the waiter.

Very excited, Rena smiled broadly facing the cellphone camera held by the restaurant waiter. Even so excited, he invited Rico and Alina to pose as he and Andi did. A pose with Andi who was embracing her shoulder. It makes Rico and Alina uncomfortable because they are not used to making out, especially in public.

But because Rena continues to force and pity to see the waiter who helped them wait a long time, finally Alina and Rico want to obey his friend's will. Just one portrait with a pose that looks sweet, enough to make Rico and Alina resist the embarrassment. But Rena does not care about it because she thinks there is no need to be embarrassed. Embracing the shoulder is a light touch done on each partner and according to him it is common.

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