The Story of the Children of the Juragan
199. Morning mood
After allowing Wulan and Salman to sit down, Natalie went back, to make both drinks and provide snacks.
While Natalie was preparing it all, her husband came from behind. He had just finished planting some vegetables.
Seeing his wife's hassles, he immediately helped her. Both of them carry a tray that contains various snacks and drinks.
Natalie introduced her husband to Salman. The two men shook hands and smiled.
Now they enjoy time together by chatting while eating snacks that have been provided.
Although it was the first time Salman met and had a conversation with Natalie and her husband, he did not feel awkward.
There is always a topic they are talking about. Starting from exchanging news, to the story of Natalie and her husband who converted.
Salman was so touched by the stories of the converts. Including wife.
I don't think the time has shown at 12 noon. Salman and Wulan decided to ride the Dhuhur prayer at Natalie's house. After that, they were allowed to go home.
Unexpectedly, it turns out Natalie has prepared a lunch for her best friend. So Wulan and Salman can't resist that. They also enjoyed lunch together.
When they eat, they exchange stories. Business is an interesting thing for men. No wonder Salman and her husband Natalie are also talking about it.
Every business venture they tell, becomes an attraction for his audience. So it feels, the time available is not enough to discuss it all. Even up to their plates, it had been clean of food.
It does not taste good, if you visit too long, especially to spend food. Until they say goodbye home.
Salman offers both to take a vacation to Indo. He is ready to cover all the costs of his accommodation. As a sign of friendship.
Natalie and her husband looked surprised, when they got such an offer. At first, both of them also felt sad. But Wulan and her husband insisted on persuading them. They finally accepted.
Salman will inform them of the departure date to Indo. So that both can get ready. After that, they went home.
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On a clear morning, Wulan had been awake since dawn. Intentionally after dawn he did not go back to sleep. Instead of walking around the court until the back of the house, to stretch the muscles of his body. Salman accompanied him.
"Honey, if tired of rest first" said Salman, while dropping himself on the grass of the court. He rubbed the sweat that flooded his face.
Wulan's distended stomach became a special attraction for Salman. To make him smile himself.
"Why are you looking at me with your own smile like that, mom?"
"There's nothing. I just saw your adorable belly. Can't wait for the birth of our baby."
"You mean, why am I so fat?" said Wulan, folding both hands in front of his chest, while his lips look pursed.
"Not fat, baby. There are no pregnant women. They are only two bodies. Later if it has given birth, it must return to the factory settings. So lean back." explains Salman. He was afraid that his wife would be angry, because she was fat.
"Well, if I'm so fat." great-granddaughter Wulan, while continuing her sport.
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Meanwhile, a different scene occurred beside the grandma house. Fatim was helping his mother-in-law prepare breakfast for them.
Margaret's mother initially refused Fatim's help, knowing that her daughter-in-law was pregnant. But Fatim insisted that he was okay. Instead his body will feel tired, if not used to move.
Finally, mama Margaret allowed it. Fatim took a knife, and helped cut the carrot. Because that morning my mother intended to cook oxtail soup. Intentionally he added a lot of vegetables, to meet the nutritional intake of pregnant women.
While cutting the vegetables, the two conversed. On the basis of different backgrounds, make both always throw questions. So that it adds more intimacy between the two.
Every now and then, Mama Margaret glanced at her daughter-in-law who was putting vegetables in a hot pot. Then prepare other ingredients, to make a different menu of cuisine. He was quite amazed to see his deft daughter-in-law.
"Did you help your mom cook every day? Look very skillful." praise mama Margaret, who made Fatim blush in shame.
"Only occasionally, ma. But cooking is fun, so I really enjoy it."
"Okay, tomorrow we cook the menu in your area, yes. Mom wants to try. You said whatever the ingredients were. Then we go to the supermarket together. Want ngga?"
"Of course Fatim agrees, ma. Don't feel bored here, if only stay in the room alone." the smile of the two women curved beautifully.
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