THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE
Certainty

As per the agreement, Via took over Farhan's position after he finished his studies. Meanwhile, Farhan returned to Kencana to replace the position of Eyang Probo.

Of course, it keeps them busier and rarely has time together. Weekend holidays they always make the best use of it to make up for 5 exhausting days.

During the holidays like this, Via also took the time to look at its frame. He no longer intervenes in the sale or determination of products. He's handed it over to Ratna. Because it was not in college, Ratna could focus on developing Azrina. Via only provides input when needed.

After performing the dhuha prayer, Via took Farhan to the shophouse. She asked her husband to drive because he wanted to go alone.

Apparently, the shophouse is quite crowded. Maybe because of the weekend and the beginning of the month. The goods sold in Azrina are indeed quite affordable with quality that does not disappoint. No wonder, sales through physical stores are now not much different from online stores.

“Eh, Via. Just go up first! Later I will if it is a bit quiet,” said Ratna.

“Iya,” replied Via while climbing the stairs to the 2nd floor. Farhan followed his wife's steps.

A few minutes later, Ratna followed. He's been delivering on Azrina's progress the past week. Via took a close look at the report Ratna made.

“Good, Rat. You can really handle my job now. Keep track of fashion developments so as not to fall behind!” advice Via.

“Iya, done. O yes, the day after Monday two new employees started working. You saw it for yourself. We're pretty overwhelmed. Sometimes a day does not tour the online store,” said Ratna explained.

“OK. I've also told you to recruit new energy. O yes, there are things we want to talk about with Mbak Mira,” said Via.

“This has something to do with Mas Edi?” search Ratna.

Via nodded. He slightly reminded Ratna of their conversation a week earlier.

The Flash Back

Via came with Farhan. However, the man was only briefly because there was an appointment to meet a new client coming from Surabaya.

Mira and Salsa are out buying duct tape and glue. Ratna was just the two with Via. When there was no buyer, Via asked Ratna about Mira's feelings.

“Rat, you've asked Mbak Mira about his feelings for Mas Edi?” ask Via.

“Already,” replied Ratna briefly while attaching the price tag to mukena.

“Then, how did Mbak Mira answer?” pursue Via.

“Song.” Ratna answered briefly.

Via started to get anxious with Ratna who only gave a short answer.

“How to?”

“Ya, not sure,” replied Ratna lightly.

“Ratnaaa, I'm serious. Please, you're serious why?” gerutu Via's.

“Ya. I'm serious too. Mira is in doubt. He doesn't want to date. He is interested in Mas Edi and he believes that Mas Edi is a good man. Edi would not ask her out. But ...” Ratna hangs up the explanation.

“But what? Don't be curious, dong!” hardik Via's.

Ratna grinned at seeing her best friend seem annoyed.

“You will know how the Mba Mira family. Not much different from my family. I was a little bit more fortunate to be able to get my education up to college. We want our sisters to be assured, Via. We want them to go to college. If you only rely on both parents, maybe I also have DO.”

Ratna paused for a moment. Sipping orange water in front of him.

“Bless work here, the sisters are more assured. Not only for pocket money, school fees as well. My family was very helpful. Thank you, Vi."

'How many times should I thank you? It's your work, really. Continue on Mira!" orders Via.

"Mak Mira is not much different from me. Now, Mbak Mira's sisters are calm. His parents too" said Ratna.

"What does this have to do with marriage?" sela Via's.

"Mbak Mira is worried that her husband cannot accept the condition of Mbak Mira who has to finance her sisters" Ratna said.

"Oh, about that. I'm sure Mas Edi wasn't like that. But, really Mira want to be with Mas Edi?" He asked for another explanation.

"Tell me the hell I actually want to."

Via smiled with relief. After returning from the shophouse, he discussed with Edi and Farhan.

Flash back off

"Wouldn't we talk to Mira?" farhan Proposal.

"I call Mira, yes," said Via.

"Don't! Just let me" said Ratna, rising up and calling her cousin.

Moments later, Mira comes up with a face full of question marks.

"We're just gonna have a little chat, all right. Ma'am Mira does not have to tense up" said Via with a smile.

"What do you want to talk about?" Mira still looks tense.

"On the future of Mbak Mira," replied Via calm.

"Why the dep-pan mass me?" Mira's getting tense.

"Mother Mira is ready to get married if anyone proposes?" ask Via.

"Blush..." Mira's face warmed up, her cheeks seemed to be blushing. He bowed.

"That's possible, ka-lau he's a good man," Mira replied slightly stuttering.

"If Mas Edi were to apply, would he be accepted?" Farhan's turn asked.

Mira looks more nervous. He's still down.

"Actually, I still hesitate to accept someone's proposal. Dek Via and Mas Farhan already know, right, if my family is not rich? I had to help my father fund the school for my sisters. If I get married, who pays for them?" said Mira lirih.

Via smile. She glanced at her husband. Farhan smiled and nodded.

"Sir, of course Mira wants to keep helping parents, right?"

Mira nodded. He still lowered his head.

"Well, what if after Mira married, Mommy Mira was still allowed to work to finance Mira's younger siblings? Does Mira want to?" ask Via carefully.

Mira raised her head. He stared at Via for a few seconds.

"What possible? Not if you are married, the wife must obey the husband? Wife's money is arranged by husband?" tanya Mira hesitated.

"Mom, just calm down. About the wife working, it must be with her husband's permission. If the husband doesn't allow it, he can't work. And vice versa. Then about money. The money a wife gets from her work is the right of the wife. Husband has no right to interfere. Especially if it is included in the clause of the marriage contract time. The wife's income is entirely the wife's right. Of course if used on the right path," explained Farhan at length.

"Well, if Mas Edi allows Mbak Mira to continue working and helping his brothers, what is the proposal accepted?" Via continued.

"Did Edi know about me?" Mira still seemed to doubt.

"We've been discussing this up to now. And Mas Edi did not mind at all," replied Farhan.

Mira looked relieved. A faint smile adorned his lips.

"Mbak Mira also needs to know about Mas Edi before deciding anything," said Via sage.

Farah nodded. He asked permission to explain about Edi and his family. Mira agrees.

Farhan, conveying about the figure of Edi to Mira. He also told about the relationship between Edi and his family. He asked Edi for permission.

Mira nodded. In his heart he felt deeply moved by Edi's life.

"Would Mira accept Mas Edi and his family?" Via asked again.

"i-iya. But does Edi want to be with me?" Mira was still doubtful.

"It is precisely he himself who asked us to ask this to Mbak Mira," replied Via firmly.

"That's why Mira doesn't mind, huh?" Farhan asked again.

Mira nodded while smiling embarrassedly. Farhan, Via and Ratna looked at each other and smiled in relief.

"Alhamdulillah" said the three of them.

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