THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE
What happened to Mira?

Farhan is becoming more protective. The list of prohibitions he made for Via grew in length. Of course it's not like it. However, Via also did not want to argue loudly.

Now, Via no longer every day to the office. He came to Wijaya Kusuma only once a week, on Friday afternoon.

Permission of cooking activities Via which was to be given after 6 months Via healed from typhus, not so given. Farhan continued to forbid Via from doing housework.

Fortunately, Farhan still allowed Via to the shophouse. Every time you finish college or break college, Via took himself to the shophouse.

Like this afternoon. As the short needle of his watch pointed at the number 11, Via walked with Ratna down the sidewalk to the shophouse. When he saw the writing of the chicken soto, suddenly came out with the saliva of Via. He stopped his steps.

"What's up, Via?" ask Ratna wonder.

"Well.that, soto. I took the chicken soto, Ratna," replied Via.

"Yes, we bought it. We used to eat there a lot. Yuk!" Ratna held Via's hand towards the soto ayam shop.

"Just wrapped. We'll eat together later" Via said as soon as he saw Ratna looking for her favorite seat.

Ratna stopped her steps and then turned to approach Via who was ordering soto. He also sat near the soto seller who was concocting orders Via.

"A descendant of Wijaya bought his meal at a commoner's shop" murmured Ratna.

Via glanced sharply at his best friend. Lips cone.

"There is a ban for Wijaya's family to eat in the stall?"

"Hahaha.no, anyway. It's just weird." Ratna chuckles.

"There's a ban from my husband, you can't eat this, you can't eat that. Bored, eat it it it continues," muttered Via half confided.

"Well, Mas Farhan is incredibly protective. You must be like a royal princess who has to obey strict rules to eat and drink."

Via nodded. Farhan's words when saying about the ban on eating and drinking carelessly back across.

"I often resist the urge to enjoy a lot of food" lamented Via.

"Oh, pity my best friend. You are pregnant young. Ah, just tell your husband you're craving that he won't let you eat what you want. That's what he wants baby. If not obeyed, your baby will be ileran lo," suggested Ratna.

Before Via responded to Ratna's remarks, the mother of the seller soto gave the order soto Via. After the transaction was completed, they continued their journey to the shophouse.

Mira was sitting alone when Via and Ratna came. Salsa was in the bathroom.

"Sa, if you come down with a bowl!" Ratna shouted from near the stairs.

"Today's a lot, Ma'am?" Via asked Mira.

"Lumayan. If OL shop is really crowded. Until the 11th, there were 13 orders entered" replied Mira.

Via nodding. A faint smile was placed on his lips.

"Need additional energy?" Via offers an offer.

"You want to hire a new employee, ma'am?" Salsa came cutting off the conversation.

The girl put down the bowl she was carrying. Then, deftly he poured soto into the bowl.

"Could only. Please discuss how many people you need," replied Via casually.

"I was surprised by Dek Via. How can we be like us even from a wealthy family. Tomorrow will be the heir to a big company as well, why still keep this store?" Mira expressed her astonishment.

Via smile. He can understand the astonishment of his best friend.

"Sir, this store is my first venture. I built from zero. From here I feel the results of my own sweat and appreciate the income obtained. I can't ignore that. Now, after developing this time want to be buried?" papar Via's.

Mira nodded. While Ratna was smiling while occasionally glancing at Via.

"Sir, don't we feel the sweetness of Via's effort? Now his orientation is not a material advantage" Ratna added.

"You mean?" Mira frowned.

"He's running for us. Where has he ever taken his share now?"

Via smiled hearing Ratna's words. He doesn't deny it.

"Via also learned to manage stores for supplies Via managing the company later" said Via.

"Meaning Mbak Via will not close this store even though Mbak Via has become the boss of a large company. I see, right?" Salsa asked for an explanation.

"Yes, Sa. God willing, this shop keeps going. Maybe when I hold Wijaya Kusuma, I can't help Azrina much. You guys have to learn to manage it."

"Ready, Boss!" sahut Ratna's.

They laugh happily. The bowl in front of them was empty.

"By the way, you didn't eat the soto, did you?" Ratna was a little worried.

"No, Ratna. I can still hold back, though."

"Thank God. I'm worried" said Ratna relieved.

"Dek Via is not nauseous? Have you ever had weird cravings?"

Via shakes. I don't feel morning sickness.

"This photo is because Ma'am Via cravings isn't it?" ask Salsa kepo.

He laughed and replied, "Maybe. I'm actually worried about being caught by Mas Farhan. Mas Edi's men will always watch over me" replied Via.

"The Mas Edi guy? Who is Edi, Dek?" ask Mira.

Via then explains to Mira about the figure of Edi. Mira seemed so enthusiastic listening to Via's explanation.

Mira's attitude did not go unnoticed by Ratna. He felt something was strange about the way Mira was listening.

"Kok seems to know nothing about Edi? Doesn't Mira know who Mas Edi is? Didn't Via ever explain that Mas Edi was a confidant of Om Candra? Mira's mom who's getting senile now or me being smart?"

"What time are you picked up?" tanya Ratna cut out Via's story.

"Hour 2. Why?" Via asked back.

Mira glanced at Ratna at a glance. His face was less than happy.

"Dek, Mas Edi did live with Dek Via?" Mira returned to the original topic.

"Yes. But, not inside. There is a pavilion on the side. Mas Edi lived there with Mr. Nono and Mr. Yudi" said Via.

Mira nodded in understanding. While Via took his phone to check the incoming message. His eyes widened knowing there were 10 missed calls and 5 messages from Farhan. She hurriedly opened her husband's message.

[**Where's the love?]

[Love still have college hours?]

[Mas is attending the inauguration of Mas's colleague-owned branch of the company. Located near campus Love

[Love want to come?]

[Have finished college? Now where**?]

Via took a deep breath. She regrets ignoring the messages and calls from her husband.

Via meant to call her husband. However, he said that because he was worried that Farhan was busy. He immediately typed a message for Farhan.

[Sorry Hubbiy, Via just opened Hubbiy chatt. Via finished college. Now in the shop.]

It turns out Farhan is in an online position (online). He typed a reply shortly after the Via message was opened.

[The show here is almost done. 1 O'clock pick up, yeah.]

[Ok. Via wait.]

[Don't miss, yeah! 😘😘😘]

Via laughed reading Farhan's message. Of course, it provoked the attention of his three best friends.

"What's up, Via? Same with my dear Mamas, huh?" guess Ratna.

"Yes. Mas Farhan was able to fight, making me laugh." Via's smile was still loyal on his lips.

"You guys started to wash like that" Ratna said.

"Huh, tell me if you want to. Fucking singles!" Mira commented.

"Indeed, Mira is not single?" reply Ratna.

Mira blushes. A moment later, he nodded. Ratna is wrong.

"Bak, pray first! Salsa is no longer. There, all three!" Salsa speech breaks awkwardness.

Via, Ratna, and Mira headed for the 2nd floor. They pray the Zuhur prayer.

When the short needle is still moving closer to the number 1, the sound of the car engine is turned off. Soon two men were in front of the shop.

"Mbak Via again above. For a moment, I called, "salsa said.

Not until 5 minutes later, Via down with Mira.

"You going home now?" ask Via.

"hey are. Or do you want to stop by first?" Farhan asked back.

"No. Well, Mas Edi is already tangled like he is," joked Via.

Farhan smiled widely. He looked beside her. The man who was his assistant looked tired.

"It needs to be ironed like," said Farhan," Mira there is an iron?"

Mira seemed nervous to hear Farhan's question. He did not answer, but turned to the 2nd floor. Shortly thereafter, he returned with ironing.

Looking at the thing in Mira's hands, Farhan and Via could not help but laugh. Salsa is like that. Edi just smiled while scratching his head.

"Mas, ready for ironing?" whispered Farhan.

Mira was confused to find people laughing. He also looks awkward.

"I was wrong, right?" said Mira lirih.

"Eng-nothing, no Ma'am. Mas Farhan was just kidding, really."

"Oh, so." Mira lowered her head.

Edi looked at Mira. He felt sorry to see the girl misbehaving.

"Mak Via is ready?" ask Edi neutralizing awkwardness.

"It has. Uh, not saying goodbye to Ratna."

Via back to top. He said goodbye to Ratna.

Just then, it suddenly flashed through Mira's mind about the jacket. Yes, the jacket that Edi lent the time of the incident at the restaurant has not been returned.

"Excuse me, I'll take the jacket first" Mira said, followed by a lightning step into the room.

Mira comes back with a jacket with Via. He handed the jacket to Edi.

"Thank you, Mas" said Mira Lirih.

Edi took his jacket. He just nodded and smiled.

"Yeah, home!" Via pulls Farhan's hand.

"We're home. Assalamualaikum," said Farhan sambari waving his hand.

Mira answered Farhan's greeting and wave. However, his gaze was more towards Edi. In fact, Mira is still staring in front of the shophouse even though Via's car is not visible.

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