THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE
Who's He?

The Via family, the Farhan family, as well as the two brides' families had gathered around the long table. They are ready to eat the dishes. Mr. Candra noticed who was present. There seems to be less.

Edi and Mira were already sitting side by side with fresh faces. Their families were also present with beaming faces, except for Mr. Hendra of course. The Via family is complete including Mr. Adi. Farhan Family?

Mr. Candra frowned. There is less. Mr. Haris also realized that his youngest child did not exist.

“Azka to where, Bun?” ask Mr. Haris to his wife.

“Mother doesn't know either. But, Mommy had a glimpse, still in this hotel, kok,” replied Bu Aisyah.

“Don't kidnap the girl who was with him last night,” joked Farhan.

The people who knew the Farhan family stared at Farhan. They asked for clarification of Farhan's words.

“Last night Farhan saw Deck Azka with a girl wearing maroon color. Farhan did not see his face very clearly. Clearly, Dek Azka ate with him,” Farhan explained.

“Around what time? How come Via didn't see? Via just look at diaper time for Dedek Zayn. After that, don't see again.”

Farhan. He was remembering something.

“Oh yes, last night I told Dek Azka to buy diapers. Well time around that. Maybe after buying diapers, he was with the girl,” Farhan said.

“Yes already, because Azka lives, we eat first, yuk! Let the child follow later,” said Mr. Haris mediates.

They also started to enjoy the appetizers. When they had just spent half, Azka came over while grinning.

“Sorry, forgive Azka late. There was business,” said Azka while clenching her hands in front of her chest.

After that, he sat down on a chair near his bundle.

“You from anywhere, Ka?”whispered Ms. Aisyah.

“Let's go, Azka tell me. Now, let's have breakfast.”

“You owe a clarification to Mommy, lo!’  Ms. Aisyah resumed her eating.

"Well, Mommy Sama son calculation very?” grouse Azka.

Miss Aisyah just frowned. He continued his breakfast.

After eating together, the family bidding Edi to the room. Mira family soon benyulus. Then, Via jga got up because Baby Zayn fussed thirst.

“Mumpung not many people, there is something I will convey to Edi and Mira. Ed, you're married. Where do you plan to stay?” said Mr. Candra.

“While we want to find a contract first while looking for a house, Sir, Later in the afternoon we will see ,house contracted that yesterday I had seen,” replied Edi.

Mr. Candra smiled. He gave the code to one of his body guards who was in the room. Quickly, the burly man who got the code immediately approached and handed over a map.

“This gift from me, hopefully useful,” said Mr. Candra. The man gave up the newly accepted map to Edi.

With trembling hands, Edi received the map. He looked at Mr. Candra with a confused face.

“Open it, Mas,” Farhan's suggestion.

With his hands still shaking, Edi opened the map. His eyes widened to read the writing on the document in the map.

Mr. Candra nodded. A wide smile was painted on his lips.

“Location not far from the house Via, really. Only about 500 meters.”

“Ta—but this is certainly expensive, Tu—tuan,” said Edi hesitate.

“Mahal? I don't care, the important thing is that you fit in and accept it. How, did you accept the house or did I find another?”

“Ti—no need, Sir. I received. Thank you for your kindness, sir. I...” Edi could not continue his sentence. His throat feels dry.

“Ya already then. I can only give you a small house,” said Mr. Candra casually.

Adi smiled seeing Edi's expression. Mira who sat beside Edi could not hold haru.

“I also have a gift for you. Not as expensive as Candra gives you. At least, this could launch your work.” Pak Adi took out a brown envelope that was four times the size of a regular envelope.

Again Edi trembled to accept it. He handed the envelope to Mira.

“Open, Mira!” said Ms. Aisyah softly.

Slowly, Mira ripped the envelope. A BPKB and STNK car are also on behalf of Edi. Mira's tears no longer stand. Eventually, the water melted down her cheeks.

“Your cars have been delivered to home.”Adi said calmly.

Edi immediately rested in front of Mr. Candra and then took turns to Pak Adi. He is very grateful to be part of the Wijaya family.

Mr. Adi and Mr. Candra smile. They told Edi to sit down again.

They moved from their seats to their rooms. Just one step Azka retraced, Miss Aisyah pulled her hand.

“Let's go! Remember, you owe Mother an explanation. Why was it late? Then what is true is said

your sister?” ask Ms. Aisyah.

“Yes, Bun. Kok Bunda became kepo gini,” Azka replied casually.

“Already, do not need much protest, just answer questions Mother!” ma'am Aisyah's orders were firm.

“OK, Bundaku Last night uh still a little afternoon, out of maghrib, Mas Farhan sent Azka to the mini market. A little far from here because the mini market across the street is closed.”

“Ngapain to mini market?” cut off Bu Aisyah.

Azka laughed softly. He felt his mother was currently childish.

“Told buy diapers. Ma'am Via only brought a pack, it turned out to be only 2. Less, really. Mas Farhan also said.” replied Azka.

“Then where to meet the girl?”

“When Azka came out of the mini market, Azka saw there were more confused girls. Well, Azka's hero's soul churned, huh. Keep going, Azka interview the girl. Apparently, his wallet was. The address record to be addressed is on the paper in the wallet.”

“Why not call the guy?”

“HP is low batt. I think he's kind of a bit careless like Ratna's friend Via. He was confused because he did not memorize the ins and outs of Jogja, the cross address, HP could not be used, money only a few thousand. Complete, it's his suffering.”

“Continue, you brought here?” cecar Bu Aisyah's.

“Betul, Bun. Was nolak. With various styles, Azka finally can convince the girl. Once here, he carge his HP. While the HP was being charged, I asked him to fill his stomach. Well that's when Mas Farhan might have seen. After eating, HP can be turned on. His friend's number is not active. Confused again, right?” azka.

“Then where did you take you?”

Azka looked to the right and left. He made sure only his mother heard what he was going to say.

“She is here, on the 2.” floor

“What?” mrs Aisyah was shocked.

“Sstt, don't yell that, Bun! Just staying at the hotel. What harm? Azka did not have a room with him. Enter his room also not,” said Azka.

Miss Aisyah breathed a sigh of relief. He had a negative thought about Azka and the girl he did not know her name.

“The plan, if a friend he can be contacted, Azka wants to take him to the address of his friend. If not, Azka transfer to the station only. I see, Mother,” said Azka.

Ms. Aisyah nodded her head in understanding. A few seconds later, he seemed to remember something.

“Ka, that girl has eaten yet? Why didn't you eat with us?”

“Udah I pesenin, really. He ate in his room. If he ate with us, he would be awkward. Relax, your son is responsible and trustworthy.” Azka spread a big smile.

“But, Mother doubts whether you are holy in thought, word, and deed,” said Ms. Aisyah.

As true Scout members, they certainly memorized the dasa dharma.

“If God's thoughts and deeds are holy. If it is a word, a prayer. At least Azka is honest, right?” sahut Azka's.

“Terusslah. Ka, Mommy wants to know the girl. Come, take Mommy to her room!” take Miss Aisyah

Azka surprised. He did not expect his mother would react like that.

“Come, what are you waiting for? Meet the girl!” yang Bu Aisyah

“Indeed why Mommy wants to know him?” Azka looked doubtful.

“Who knows he's Mother's daughter-in-law. Kan Bunda needs to know him,” replied Bu Aisyah relaxed.

Azka shook her head at the reply of her mother which she felt was absurd.  However, he could not argue. Inevitably he obeyed the will of his mother, introducing the girl.

Azka and Ms. Aisyah headed for the elevator. The guy hit the number 2. As soon as the elevator opened, a girl stood right in front of the door. Both Azka and the girl were shocked.

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Still curious about the girl Azka was asking? God in the next episode. I hope I can continue this afternoon. Right now my neighborhood is locked down because of the covid pandemic. Already 8 people in my RW are covid positive. Please pray for the end of this pandemic.