THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE
It's about Edi

The sun slowly rose. The orange spray in the eastern horizon disappeared about an hour ago. The cool atmosphere began to turn warm.

A man with a tgap body with a height of about 180 cm sat in the pavilion trough. In front of him was a laptop that was on. The man looked towards the laptop. However, it seemed that his attention was not drawn to it.

As Farhan approached, the man was unaware of his arrival. Even until Farhan stood in front of him, the man did not react.

“Assalamaicum. Mas Edi daydreaming, huh?” farhan Tegur.

The man facing the laptop remained silent. He did not move from his position.

“Mas Edi, what are you really doing? Is there anything weighing on Mas Edi's mind?"

Farhan's question still hasn't been answered. Presumably the sentence that Farhan spoke did not enter his ears.

Farhan was anxious because of it. Finally, Farhan patted Edi's shoulder quite hard.

“Mas! Early in the morning do not daydream!” farhan.

“Eh, Mas Farhan's. No, kok. I don't have one,” Edi replied a little nervously.

“Not got what?” Farhan's forehead frowned.

“Neither have cucumbers. Maybe there's still a refrigerator. For a moment, I asked Mbok Marsih. Want to make rujak?” ask Edi without sin.

Fathan shook his head. He wanted to laugh, but he could stand it.

“Keep, what's the cucumber doing? Kirain Mbak Via asks for rujak,” said Edi.

“Rujak your bald! Daydreaming how to hear cucumbers,” grumbled Farhan in heart.

“I didn't ask cucumber, Mas. I asked, what Mas Edi me—la—mun.” Farhan could not help but hold back his anxiety.

Edi's face flushed. He held back the shame.

“Sorry, Mom. I—I don't mean insolent, but .…”

“Here you go, it's okay. Mas Edi do not need to feel guilty like that,” cut Farhan. The man then sat down on a chair beside Edi.

Edi is still down. He was ashamed to be caught daydreaming.

“Mas Edi is having a problem? I noticed lately Mas Edi was often silent, daydreaming, his face was also not cheerful. Didn't I give Mas Edi a leave of absence? Maybe actually Mas Edi kangen family, especially mother?”

Edi shook his head steadily. He does not miss his family. Even mother. At the moment he has not wanted to meet the woman who gave birth to him, who never defended him when he was beaten by his stepfather. Edi still could not forget the bitter memories of his life.

“Mas, if the load of Mas Edi is heavy, share it with others. Not everyone can mmbri solution, but at least by telling the burden of mind Mas Edi can be reduced,” said Farhan slowly but full of emphasis.

Edi took a deep breath. He seemed to be holding something that made him burdened.

“Sorry, Mom. At the moment I am not ready to tell anyone about my problems. Not that I don't trust Mas Farhan, but I'm not ready,” Edi said in a heavy voice.

“Yes, it's okay. I am not forcing. I just don't want Mas Edi to have the burden that makes Mas Edi depressed."

“Iya, Mas. Thank you for the attention that Mas Farhan gave.”

Farhan smiled. He got up from his seat and stood beside the chair which Farhan had occupied.

“Just like, Mas Edi don't hesitate to ask for help. We've become a family.” Farhan patted Edi on the shoulder.

“Iya, Mas. I am lucky to work in a good environment. I'm like having a new family.”

Farhan developed his smile. He stood up and said goodbye to Edi.

“Alright, the important thing is that Mas Edi does not drag on in trouble. I went back first. Assalamualaikum.”

“Waalaaikumsalam.”

***

Farhan began to climb the stairs to his room. His steps came to a halt when he heard the affectionate mention of his soulmate.

“Hubbiy from where?” ask Via while following up.

“From the pavilion,” replied Farhan briefly.

“Meeting Mas Edi?” ask Via again.

Farhan just nodded. As soon as Via reached the same staircase, Farhan's hand was looped to Via's waist and he stepped into the room.

“Hubbiy asked about Mas Edi's attitude?” It was like interviewing Farhan.

“Iya. Earlier try to pry the cause of Mas Edi now so quiet and dreamy. When I got there, Mas Edi was daydreaming. Unfortunately, Edi did not want to tell a story. He's not ready yet,” said Farhan.

Via speechless. It was as if he was thinking of something. As soon as he got to the room, he took his cell phone. He sent messages to each other with someone. Five minutes later, Via put his smartphone back.

“Hubbiy is busy, no?” ask Via in a spoiled voice. She approached her husband.

“Neg. It's Sunday. Yes, it means time for family. Indeed why?” Farhan asked back.

“Via kepingin to mall. Come on, take a walk,” take Via.

“Bertiga. Bring me Edi! Maybe Mas Edi needs refreshing.”

“Then, get ready there! Mas want to contact Mas Edi,” Farhan command.

A quarter of an hour later, the three of them had already gotten in the car. Edi held the wheel, while Via and Farhan sat in the back seat.

"Be careful, Mom! Don't daydream, yeah!" farhan.

Edi nodded. He drove the car slowly.

Long enough time needed to travel to the mall. Edi drove the car very slowly. Sunday's traffic density made it difficult for Edi to drive at speeds of over 40 kph.

Arriving at the mall, Farhan held Via's hand in. Edi followed their steps.

The center of household needs becomes their goal. Not so much to buy. Shopping trolley more filled snacks. Not half an hour, they're done.

"Where else are you going?" ask Farhan.

"Via's hungry. We're going to the food court, yuk!"

They also follow the wishes of Via. Arriving at floor B1, Via dingukan. It was like looking for something.

"Mas, just eat meatballs, yeah!" pinta Via's.

Farhan nodded. He immediately took Via's hand to the place that read Meatballs Gres.

Via stood up while waving to the person who had just entered. Edi and Farhan looked at the direction of Via's view.

Edi looked nervous after knowing the person who had just entered.

"Here, join in for a lot of people!" bring Via.

The two girls who had just walked into the Via table. They sit together.

Edi lowered his head as Ratna and Mira sat down with them. Mira looks awkward too.

It did not go unnoticed by Via and Ratna.

Soon, the meatballs were on the table. They immediately ate the food that had been served.

"Enak, Ma'am?" ratna asked Mira.

"Enak" answered Mira.

"It was high school time that Ratna and I used to come here" Via added.

Farhan noticed the way of eating Via. It looks so good eating meatballs.

"She doesn't like meatballs, does she?" farhan asked while watching Edi.

Ed does not answer. His gaze to the bowl in front of him, but it was not eaten.

"Mas Edi daydreaming again?" Farhan asked again.

"Eh, no. How, Mas?"

Mira and Ratna held back a laugh. They knew Edi was daydreaming.

"Mas Edi daydreaming what, anyway? Here there's already a pretty girl lo," ledek Via.

Edi was embarrassed. The tail of his eyes was pointing towards Mira. Coincidentally Mira also glanced at Edi. They hurriedly lowered their heads as their glances clashed.

He looked at Ratna. His eyes gave the code. Ratna nodded with a smile.

"Kok even nduk that? What's up, Mas?" Farhan pretended not to know.

"Ah, no. I-this is spending meatballs," replied Edi.

"Mother Mira said the meat was good? How much is there?" chirps Via.

"I--iya, this is again spent," replied Mira nervously.

Suddenly Via's stomach felt like it was being stirred. Via tried to hold back from mutating. Cold sweat.

Finally, Via got up from his seat. Half-run he went to the toilet. Farhan looked worried looking at Via like that. He also followed Via.

Via's face looks a little pale when coming out of the toilet. Farhan who was waiting outside became anxious. He led Via back to their table.

***

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