THE STAIN OF THE PAST
Chapter 43. Batam, I'm coming.

Athalla actually does not feel confused if finally the Mami can find out about Kania and her past.

For them, finding out about it is not difficult. It's just that Athalla is still shocked because her mom found out sooner than she thought.

At the moment Athalla is still waiting and wants to know, what Mami wants from him.

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Meanwhile, the girl who is currently being sought by Athala is up to the distortion. Namely Kania, now it has arrived in the city of Batam.

He had just arrived at the harbor and dragged his bag along the bridge, when he saw the figure of his best friend was waiting while waving his hands high to him.

“Tari ..!” kania's voice was really quite loud, until some people turned their attention to them.

The girl also immediately ran towards the friend who had revealed a smile while stretching out her hands and waiting until Kania returned her warm embrace. They hugged each other long enough as if they were letting go of each other's longing.

“Okay, sorry so long ago! That was a very big wave. So get late to here. Have you been waiting a long time, huh?” Kania who released their embrace first then immediately showed a regretful facial expression while saying so to Tari.

“Lumayan sih .. but no problem, really. You see I can also snack earlier here while waiting for you!” answer Dance.

“Wah, you! good snack time I'm not taught? I was also a laper on the ship was given food anyway, but still laper. Find a meal first yuk before getting to kost.”

Kania draped her arm to the dance arm, she then pulled her suitcase with one of her other hands, while the other hand was left to grip Tari's arm very tightly.

They walked around, chatting and laughing.

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They actually went to find food first before returning to the boarding house occupied by Tari. In accordance with the wishes of Kania, Tari also invited Kania to buy some typical food from the city of Batam. But because it was too tired, Tari then asked that the food be wrapped, so that it can be eaten at home later.

“Sorry yes .. I'm taking care of you! Wear events numpang all in kosan. Later if I already got the right cost later, I would immediately move kok.”

It seems like Kania does feel a little bit unwell. Because on the first day he came to Batam City, he could not immediately stay at the boarding house he had rented. Instead of having to hitchhike first at the boarding of the friend, Tari.

This was because the arrival of Kania was two days faster than expected. Which finally, make the boarding room that has been ordered by Kania not empty and there are still residents until tomorrow.

“What the hell is that? Relax again! Rich as who you are. But really, why the hell should I rush? Didn't you say you started that next week, did you? How come it first?”

Dance is actually curious about it. Given the time of input into the cost with the start time working in a new office. That's still long enough.

Kania just smiled. It seemed that he was still reluctant to explain the situation he was in now and chose to make an excuse alone in front of Dance.

"It's nothing .. It's just that, I'm here, don't have a private vehicle to go and support my accommodation. So I guess, it's better if I go to Batam sooner. To be able to memorize the route to the trip from my new boarding place to the office and vice versa. As well as some places that are important such as looking for food, or other needs. You know .. I can't keep asking you for help either. Because I am also not happy if I have to continue to trouble you,” replied Kania.

"Oh that's why. Actually, you do not have to worry, even if you get lost. I will find you sooner too. Because I'm used to living in this town. So whenever you need my help, you just say it."

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Finally they got to the boarding place Dance. And there, Tari has prepared many things to welcome the presence of Kania. But Tari is very happy because her best friend will come to her current residence, then prepare some things such as favorite snacks Kania, and some coffee brands that are usually drunk by Kania every morning.

"Well, I didn't expect you to prepare all this for me. Actually, you don't bother! I should have bought it for you. Not exactly the opposite,"

Kania.

"So long ago no one played here. So all right, let's say you come here and stay. Let us also have a good conversation without having to think laper or find a snack. I've bought a lot of snacks that you used to eat the same."

Kania immediately wanted to drag her suitcase while she sat on the floor. The boarding room inhabited by this Dance is indeed not too broad. But it was quite a relief to be occupied by two people. Luckily, there is air conditioning in it.

So it is not too stuffy even if it is filled with lots of stuff. The facilities are also quite complete.

Actually, Kania wants to find a boarding place in the same house that is occupied by dance today. Unfortunately, the boarding room at the dance venue is now full.

"Oh yeah, it's still a bit late afternoon! I'm gonna take out the trash first. If you want to shower first. That's the bathroom over there, don't forget to close the door if you take a shower. You are afraid that someone will come along. But don't lock it!"

Kania obeyed the message given by Tari. He then prepared to take a bath by taking a towel and a change of clothes from the suitcase.

It feels very hard even though he along the way to Batam City using a plane full of air conditioning. In fact, fatigue still makes his body feel tight and stuffy.

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