The Honorary Owner
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After taking Almeer, Hiko went to Malioboro Street. Not because there is a photo shoot there, just want to go for a walk, who knows God made him meet someone there. Malioboro Street is not too crowded this morning even relatively quiet.

He sat on one of the benches on the sidewalk, taking photos of everything there that could be photographed. Suddenly the shot of his shirt stopped at a figure sitting about five benches in front of him.

A smile widened on Hiko's lips, several times he took pictures of the beautiful yellow-hooded woman. Satisfied with his camera, he stared at the woman from a distance. He just wanted to look at her without coming to her. If God allowed them to meet, Ruby would have been aware of her existence.

Ruby was just downcast and busy sketching on her tablet. Sometimes he gulped down a mineral water beside him.

As he looked down, he felt crowded. He raised his head, some benches in front of him that were empty are now almost fulfilled by people. But, the look in his eyes stopped at a man who was looking at him with a smile, far ahead of him there.

Ruby developed her smile, chuckled softly blushed in embarrassment, she lowered her head for a while then looked at the man again.

"From earlier?" ask Ruby without a sound.

The man nodded.

Ruby smiled again, she put the tablet and mineral water into the bag and stood up.

On the other hand Hiko also stood up, God has given her the opportunity today to meet Ruby. He approached Ruby who was also approaching him.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Ruby." Sapa Hiko's.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, Mas Hiko." Answer Ruby

The two stared at each other and smiled shyly at the way they called out to each other.

"There's no work?" ask Ruby.

Hiko shook her head, "Nothing, I'm unemployed."

"Unemployment is a lot of money, Mom." Ruby God.

"I'm not as rich as I used to be, By."

"What matters is there is income, right? Make life and make alms." Ruby smiled looking at Hiko

Hiko chuckled, "Yes, Alhamdullillah. Why are you here so early? not work?"

"Work, Kok. I work where I can, the files are here." Ruby patted the bag hanging on her left shoulder.

Hiko nodded, "Where is your backpack? aren't you wearing a backpack now?"

Ruby laughed and looked down.

"You want to go for a walk?" ask Hiko.

"Can. Want to go there or go there?" Ruby pointed behind Hiko's back and back.

"Just how it is." Hiko pointed behind Ruby.

The two walked side by side, this time just side by side without being able to join hands.

"Where's your animation studio, By?" hiko asked, starting their conversation.

"Not far from where you live, Mom. That's why my friends and I used to eat and stop by your cafe, and I didn't know you were the owner."

"It's lucky you didn't know it was my cafe, By."

"Why indeed?"

"You can keep asking for free."

"Ihh ..." Ruby raised her hand to pinch Hiko, but she quickly held her back.

Hiko chuckled slightly at Ruby's behavior, Ruby herself bowed in shame.

"For a long time my stomach and hands had no blue bruises, because what used to make me go far. And I just met you again, you're gonna hurt me."

"You're still a little bit of a bitch, Mas. I have one child too, still a prank." said Ruby.

"Your most delicious jahilin." Hiko replied, He was already anxious to pinch Ruby's cheek that was upset.

"Can be jahilin someone else, Mas. Take Genta for example."

"Udah bosen, not good sedain guy."

"Well, you can jahilin the girls who queue at your cafe. Pretty-beautiful, right?"

"Make what is not lawful jahilin, the fall of sin."

"Well, it's conscious. Why am I still jahilin?"

"The you-"

"I am also one who is not lawful to you, Mommy." Crop Ruby.

Hiko fell silent, but her legs still stepped in rhythm with Ruby. He looked at Ruby who was also staring at him.

"I want to halalinize you again, By." Said Hiko then.

Ruby smiled then looked back to the front without giving an answer.

"I'll meet Abi and Ummi, By."

"I haven't given you an answer. Mas."

"Are you rejecting my proposal?"

Ruby stopped her steps and slightly pulled over, Hiko followed her.

Hiko stared at Ruby's fingers to make sure there were no rings tucked away, "Are you in touch with someone else?"

Ruby shook her head, "There's still so much to do in my solitude, Mas." Answer Ruby.

"How long should I wait for you?" ask Hiko.

"Don't wait for me, Mommy." He looked at Hiko for a moment and then spread his gaze everywhere, as long as it was not Hiko's face.

"Do you have no feelings for me, By?"

Ruby did not answer, she put her foot back on.

"Did my words hurt you so much?" ask Hiko

"Can't we just be friends like this, Mom?"

Ruby's question makes Hiko's steps stop. "Is it because of Almeer?" ask Hiko.

Ruby stopped her steps and looked at Hiko, "I love Almeer very much."

"Then?"

Ruby smiled, "I have enough of you in my prayer, Mas. I wouldn't have expected more. To you or anyone."

"Bi ..."

"I'm still the stubborn Ruby, Mas." Crop Ruby. "If we meet again, I hope we'll discuss something else." Ruby Continue.

"I'll drive you, By."

Ruby smiled, "Thank you, Mas. But I'll be back alone."

"Assalamu'alaikum" Ruby said.

"Wa'alaikumsalam" answered Hiko.

Ruby began to move away and Hiko just looked at the back of the woman she loved was getting away. He has been too confident all this time. Ruby did not remarry, but she also never said to return to him.

Hiko runs after Ruby who has almost disappeared among pedestrians, passing some people who are relaxing to enjoy the unique Malioboro.

"By!"

Ruby was surprised to find Hiko standing in front of her with a slightly decapitated breath.

"Mass? why?" ask Ruby.

Hiko invites Ruby to pull over, and Ruby follows her.

"By, please forgive me." Hiko.

"What am I supposed to forgive, Mom?"

"I hurt you too much, but I'm not gonna give up. I want to get you and your love again."

"You still have my love, Mas. Still ..."

"If you still love me, why don't you let me justify you?"

Ruby shakes.

"I'm gonna fight for you, By."

Ruby shook her head again, "The situation is different, Mas. It's harder now for us to be together."

Hiko frowned.

Ruby gave a smile in lieu of her wound, "See you next time, Mas. Assalamu'aikum ..."

"Council ...."

This time Hiko did not dare to chase after Ruby again, she let the woman really go leaving her with various questions.

What makes them so hard together? the big question Hiko has to find the answer to.

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His meeting with Hiko makes Ruby by being forced to return to his office. His intention of going out to look for new ideas was just futile. He returned empty handed.

The three-story building with a unique design and inscribed Yuru Yuru Studio is a Ruby office, a small animated study established by Abriz and Ruby after they returned from Japan. No need to be confused and it can be guessed who gave the name of their animation studio, of course, is Abriz. Humans are strange and alay but have a very bright brain also every day bathed in money.

In the animation studio it still has about fifty employees, including Abriz and Ruby. Abriz and Ruby own the 50:50 rights at this animation studio. But Ruby chose to serve as the animator. While Abriz, his written Department is the Main Director but in reality he is a oddball worker. So the carpenter is yes, OB yes, typist yes, secretary yes, technician yes, whatever he does as he pleases. Either because of experts in various fields or indeed his brain is chaotic.

"It's still coming back at this hour, By?" abriz asked when he saw Ruby had just entered the office lobby, he walked in Ruby's footsteps.

"You want to take the highway again?" ruby asked to look at the broom in Abriz's hand.

"Udah just now." Abriz replied, "Why are you back?"

"I don't get inspiration, Mom." Abriz.

"Think of ex-husband?"

"When I never thought of him." Sahut Ruby's.

"Yes, so I give it up. Hmm, don't you give me a chance?" Goda Abriz's.

"Udah, Mom. Marry the cat in that alley." Reply Ruby.

"That's so good." Abriz complained, "You've met him?" guess Abriz.

Ruby nodded, "Yes, Mas."

Abriz nodded his head, "I didn't think so. Eight months you are here, we often have a relaxing coffee at the cafe that turned out to be his and you just met recently. It is so unique that fate."

Their conversation halted in front of a door in Ruby's room.

"Shall I go back to Malang, Mas?" ask Ruby.

"Have a son! You told me to take care of this alone?" Abriz Protest.

"I can help you from far away."

"No, I disagree. You're the one who chose to make our office."

Ruby breathed.

"You want to avoid him, you have said the same to him if you can't turn him back. I can pretend to be your husband, let him not hold you anymore."

Ruby just glanced lazily. "Suggest you're not very good, Mas."

Abriz smiled broadly, "I'll still work on you, By. You can get rich in those novels. Pretending to be a husband, marriage is coming." Abriz raised both eyebrows several times.

"Udahlah, Mommy. I want to work!" Ruby went into her room.

Not yet he sat in his proud chair, his phone was already shaking. Her Ummya name appeared on her phone screen.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Ummi." Greetings Ruby.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, son. Ummi just want to remind, do not forget tomorrow morning to attend the study at the Kyai Daud boarding school, yes. In shaa Allah Habibie will also be present there."

Ruby let out a long sigh, "Ummi ...,"

"Ruby, meet him for a second and get to know him first. He's a good man, son. Try to know her." Desperate Nyai Hannah. "Tomorrow after dawn Aisyah will invite you to study at her boarding school."

"Yes, Ummi." Answer Ruby briefly.

"This time, please follow Ummi's will. Abi and Ummi don't want you to choose wrong again, son."

"Yes, Ummi."

"Yes, you're fine, son. Assalamu'alaikum."

"Wa'alaikumsalam, Ummi."

Ruby put her phone on the table and grabbed something in her bag. He took out a watch belonging to a famous brand that became his wedding dowry from Hiko.

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