THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE
Malu

"Udah, I see you. Wash all the spoon dishes! You are the substitute for a housekeeper!" rara's orders are cynical.

"Who's the housekeeper's replacement?"

A question that made Rara jump up in shock to a little fear.

"Ah, here, I'm kidding your wife. She's like a housekeeper's replacement."

"In this house, we're used to doing all the work. So, there is no such thing as a man's job or a woman's job" Farhan said firmly.

Farhan approached Via. He stood beside his wife.

"Here, I help you" said Farhan, lifting a clean plate.

Rara pouted seeing the affection of the two. Intentions want to humble Via, instead he was treated to a sight that made him envious. Finally, Rara returned to the dining room.

"Farhan's lucky, huh? His wife is young, beautiful, smart to cook too" Om Alif spoke after sipping black coffee.

"Alhamdulillah, they can love each other even though their marriage was impromptu," said Ms. Aisyah.

"If Farhan seems to have had a crush on Via for a long time," continued Mr. Haris followed by laughter.

"Now Farhan is helping his wife?" ask Om Alif.

Rara was a little nervous about getting a sharp look from her father.

"I-tu, Pih, Farhan helped Via that's why Rara came here" said Rara.

Miss Aisyah smiled gently.

"Yes, let them enjoy being together. After all, it has become a habit of Via since living here. In fact, she did not know any housework at all. Due to Via's hard willingness to learn, he was finally able to do household chores."

"Did he never help his parents at home?" cibir Aunty Asih.

"A, Mamih. Like his son likes to help. Well, Rara if not told, where would you like?" Om Alif turned his wife's talk.

"The old man Via was a successful businessman, wealthy. Via used to be pampered, everything was done by PRT. The deceased started the business from scratch. About three years ago, his allied business opponents undermined his business. Because the late mama Via was sick, the concentration of the late papa Via was split so that opponents could destroy Mr. Wirawan's business. When he died, the company collapsed. In fact, his house was confiscated because it was used as collateral to get additional capital. Hence, at that time Via slumped," said Bu Aisyah at length.

"What a pity that boy. Thankfully, she did not stress. You have also acted correctly" commented Om Alif.

"Then, now that the company of the deceased papa boy is bankrupt what about?" ask Aunt Asih.

"Alhamdulillah, now begin to rise. A year ago, my grandfather and his father helped. Now, it has another branch," said Mr. Haris.

Talks halted as Via and Farhan entered.

"Mother not going to school?" ask Via.

"No. Today Mother permission," replied Ms. Aisyah.

"Kepengin took off the kangen with his brother, tuh. Your mother has not met for years," added Mr. Haris accompanied by a smile.

"Dad left for noon?" Farhan changed who asked.

"In a moment, about 15 minutes," replied Mr. Haris.

"Via wants to shop for ingredients to cook later. Mother needs anything?" Via looked at his mother.

"As far as you. Have you seen anything in the kitchen?"

"It has. Then, Via departs now only," said Via.

"Come, Mas interracial. Just use the motor, yes," Farhan asked.

Mr. Haris and Ms. Aisyah looked at each other and threw a smile. A gush of happiness emanated from the face of the couple who just had the son-in-law.

After Via and Farhan left, the five people who were in the living room resumed their conversation.

"Why didn't his grandfather and om help when Via's father was alive?" Om Alif felt there was a discord.

"The story is long, brother. What is clear, the late Mr. Wirawan left home since he had not finished college. He started his business here by changing the name. His family only found a bright spot a year ago. However, Via's grandfather had to undergo heart surgery so their meeting was delayed. Not to mention the business opponents of the late Mr. Wirawan still continue to target the company of the deceased," said Bu Aisyah.

Om Alif nodded. His wife and son put on a sour face.

"Then how the story of companies that are already willing to go bankrupt can rise?" ask Aunt Asih. It seems curious too.

"The legality of the deceased's children is assisted by the family of the deceased. Ayesha said, " replied Mr. Haris.

"I mean, is it indeed a favor given by the family of the great deceased?" ask Aunt Asih again with a tone full of emphasis.

Mr. Haris smiled and replied, "Sure. For them, money is not a problem. They also sent the best people to help Farhan recover the company's condition."

"Wait first! Farhan's? That kid doesn't work at Om Probo's place?" ask Om Alif.

Mr. Haris shook his head and said, "It was my father who told Farhan to work at Wijaya Kusuma. Later, when Via is able, he will replace the position of his deceased father. Farhan will replace his eyes."

Ms. Aisyah and Mr. Haris smiled.

"That means the family of Via's grandfather is rich, dong," said Rara.

"They are from a family of business people. Its branches are spread in various cities. The matter of billions of money can be said to be a trivial affair for them. Hence, Farhan and Via's wedding reception is quite luxurious. It's all Grandpa Via's will. All reception costs were covered by him. Alif certainly knew Mr. Adi Wijaya and Mr. Candra Wijaya," replied Bu Aisyah.

"of course. What are they...." The word Om Alif hangs because of doubt.

"Yes. They are grandfather and om Via," replied Ms. Aisyah steady.

"Although rich people, they are not arrogant. The proof, Farhan was given such great trust and Azka lived in Mr. Candra's house," added Mr. Haris.

Aunty Asih and Rara gawked. They look at each other.

"It turns out the collector's boy was unclean. His family is not a random person. If he's angry with me, I'm done. Well, how am I supposed to?"

Bu Aisyah caught Rara's unease.

"What's up, Ra?" ask Ms. Aisyah.

"Oh, there's nothing. Rara's going to the room first" replied Rara. He immediately left the dining room.

After the death of his youngest child, Aunt Asih also looks uncomfortable. He followed Rara to the room.

" Mih, it turns out that Farhan's wife is a descendant of an important person who is unclean. Rara did not expect. If she's offended by Rara's words how, Mih?" Rara whining.

"Mamih was also unexpected. Come on, we'll be home later in the afternoon. We're in the room, '" said Rara.

Rara agreed with her mother's words. Then he went to the bathroom.

Towards the time of Zuhr, Om Alif entered the room. He was amazed by the behavior of his wife's son who locked himself in the room for more than two hours.

"Why were you in the room?"

"That, Pih, we're ee. I'll go home" replied Rara.

"Where's your suitcase?" ask Om Alif.

"So we just cleaned up the room. After this, just packing," replied the wife.

Om Alif not extend. He asked to prepare a cocoa shirt and immediately went into the bathroom.

Before going to the mosque for Friday prayers, Om Alif told his wife to help Via who was preparing lunch.

I don't want them both to go to the kitchen. Via and his mother were cooking for lunch.

"Well, it's fragrant. Via cuisine looks good. It was also delicious fried rice," said Aunty Asih a little stiff.

Via just smiled. He was a little surprised by the change in attitude of his brother-in-law.

"Thank you for Auntie's praise," replied Via politely.

"Sister just slept?" ask Ms. Aisyah.

"We just tidied up the stuff" replied Aunt Asih.

After turning off the stove, Via recalled something.

"Via up for a minute" said Via. He hurried out of the kitchen. Shortly thereafter, he returned with a sizable bag.

"This is a little souvenir from Bali for Auntie, Om, also Kak Rara," said Via while giving a bag to Rara. The girl accepted a little nervously.

"Ah, crazy this kid. I'm cynical, it's still okay. Did I misjudge it, huh?"

Ma Aisyah smiled at Rara's nervousness. He approached.

"Sana, take it to the room first. Via yesterday shopping souvenirs by kayak seller again I will. Farhan said, the trunk of the car barely fit," said Bu Aisyah followed by a laugh.

"Ah, Mother," said Via shy.

"Thank you, Via," said Aunty Asih awkwardly.

"Together, Aunt. May be useful," replied Via sincerely.

"I think this kid is good. I'm being embarrassed. Ah, the important thing is that he's not angry," inner Aunt Asih.

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