SanSekerta (Back Find You)
Pickup

Sani stood in front of the window as he tilted his head out. His eyes looked far away, looking at the lush trees around the Asih house.

He doesn't know if he should be grateful, or should he regret getting a second chance here? Is his life here more precious than the life he's been through all this time? I don't know, he felt he had to go through it first.

Actually in this life he felt more fortunate than in his modern life.

Here he had Asih, a very good friend to him. And there was also Gandari's aunt who treated him very gently. Sani so feel have the figure of a mother who so far he craved his presence.

And Kerta?

What yes? It's just that, Sani still finds it hard to describe her feelings for the man.

Besides the figure of a good husband, Kerta also has a charm that can not be denied as a perfect man. Kerta has a strict character, but also romantic simultaneously.

Sani himself never knew how it was to fall in love or anything like that. But Sani is very understanding, about the meaning of a comfort with the opposite sex. The reason for never being involved in a romantic relationship during this time, because he was very uncomfortable every guy-book came to approach him. He himself also does not know, why his stomach feels nauseous every time he is near them.

But that didn't happen when he was next to Kerta. The man seemed to be able to provide a sense of security and comfort around him. Really very strange!

"Aahheem...! Why is it, why does it seem like I suddenly smell the longing in this house?" suddenly the Asih voice sounded from behind, which immediately spread the daydream just like that.

"You're! Coming here only makes me surprised. You...!" seloroh Sani as she was singing her lips.

"Haha... Your own fault daydreams like this. Let's just say, what are you thinking, hm?"

"I'm not thinking about anything, though. I'm just looking at the scenery around your house."

"I know when you're lying, you idiot! You're daydreaming because you miss Kerta, right?"

"Tta... Just no!"

"Otherwise, why did your face instantly turn like a tomato?" goda Asih was a little curious.

"Mmmm, yes... I'm just getting hot. Aye, right... It's just hot!" sani replied.

"Halaah! You just confess. You're thinking about Kerta, right?"

"Abahhh, Asih... You're this fucking... "

"Haha.... I'll confess at last."

"It's not so cool. I felt bad this morning. I feel like I have a bad feeling about Mas Kerta. "

"Wah Sani.... That means, "sahut Asih while hanging his sentence, to make Sani curious.

"means what? You don't scare me Asih!"

"That means you miss her a lot. Haha... "

"You're so mean. You almost made my heart fall out of it. Stop teasing me! Now that I'm so hungry, what did you cook?" sani said trying to shift their conversation.

"I just cooked up the rest of the vegetable sale this morning. I'm sorry if during your stay at my house, I can't serve you well."

"What are you talking about? It is precisely I who feel awkward to have trouble you all along here."

"No, don't say that, Sani, I'm so glad you're here. You even want to see me even if you know how I am still doing." Answer Asih with a melas tone.

"Don't bring that up! You're like this, it's not your fault." Entertain Sani later.

"Aahhhhhhhhhh... You're right too! It's not my fault. It's Kerta's fault for leaving you here without giving you the rent. Just try if he wants to give me a wage while keeping you here. Surely I can get a big stack of coins, right?"

"Haha... You could be!"

"Hehehe... I was just kidding. Oh yeah, it's the third day you're at my house, right?"

Sani nods!

"That means you're home today, huh?"

"Yes, you're right! It's time for Mas Kerta to pick me up. I still feel right here with you." Sani replied lethargicly.

"Don't be sad. I promise I'll raise money soon, so I can visit you there. But that doesn't mean I don't like you here long. I just want you to be a responsible wife with your current status. You understand what I mean, right?" clear Asih at length.

"Yes, I understand. You are the best, thank you!"

"Hahahha, stop... You don't keep praising me. Wasn't I always the best, hm?"

"Oath! You're the 'uniqueest' woman I've ever known! Big head!" Sahut Sani while scorching amused.

"Whatever, what's important now is you have to eat huh? I know, you must've been holding back hunger since, right?"

"It's good that you know."

"Haha... Yes already! Come on!"

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On the dining table there are two heads *nasi padok and a plate of boiled vegetables complete with sauce. Sani and Asih were already sitting at each table, preparing to storm their food menu today.

*Shellfish rice: Rice with a mixture of corn kernels that have been ground or ground as smooth as possible.

The two of them ate voraciously without much talking to each other. Both Sani and Asih, seem to enjoy their food so much that all that is left is a dirty plate that is almost clean.

"Well, it's been a long time since I've eaten padded rice. It tastes so good! It fits perfectly with the chili and veggies you serve." Praise Sani for Asih cuisine.

"Thank God you like it. I was hesitant to present it to you! I'm afraid you won't eat with a makeshift menu like this." Answer Asih later.

"Ah, what are you talking about? How could I refuse this delicious food? Especially if it's your cooking?"

"Haha. You're the most capable, aren't you?"

"Hehehe. Oh yes Asih... Do you remember? When we used to be porters pounding corn kernels of the citizens? We offer the services of pounding corn to be padded, so we can eat."

"Yes, I remember. People pay our wages by giving three cassava for one bag. How much does it smell?"

"Yes. Our hands blister every time we finish working on it."

"Yeah... The basis is our fate to live like this. Every day you have to think and be ready to do anything to eat. Just try if we're lucky to be born into a noble family, huh?"

"Correct, don't talk like that. If you were born into a noble daughter, we would definitely not meet. And if we don't meet, then I'll never have a good friend like you."

"No Sani! You and I will meet even though I am a noble. The two of us will remain friends even if I am the king's daughter. You know why?"

Sani shakes!

"Because I'm an eternal dreamer. Hahahahahahas... I'm kidding! You don't put on such a serious face."

"Bas with you!"

Sani pinched quickly Asih's cheeks that poked worriedly! Asih must be taught a lesson because it has been playing with him since.

"Haha... Golly, geez! I'm really sorry... "

"It's a payoff because you like to play games with me, huh? Comehere...!"

Geck... Geck... Geck!

Suddenly there was a knock on the door from outside the house. Asih and Sani immediately stopped their play, rushing out to open the door.

"Sani, you go get ready! At most it was only Kerta who came to pick you up."

"You're right too! Alright... Then I go to get ready first huh?"

"Yes... Go!" answer Asih while nodding steadily.

Sani immediately went into the room while Asih went out to open the door. Quickly, Sani immediately changed his clothes so that later Kerta would not wait for him too long.

I don't know why he can't wait to meet this guy. Is it true, he already misses Kerta?

"That's impossible! Surely I just miss the bibik's cooking." He murmured, trying to brush off the no-no thoughts.

Not long after, Sani was ready with a neat and beautiful appearance as usual. He soon came out confidently, to make Kerta as enchanted as ever.

Suddenly Asih entered and surprised him before Sani reached the terrace of the house. Sani saw Asih's face look tense, like a panicked person.

"Sani, you need to get home right now!" said later.

"What's up, Asih? Why is your face so tense? Where's mas Kerta?"

"He...! Eeeem,, your husband,"

"Don't joke around. It's not funny."

"Sani, your husband can't pick you up. In front there is only his ndalem's servant who picks you up home in a horse-drawn carriage. Kerta was under attack while on duty. Now him... "

"What's? That's just not possible.... "

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