THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE
Uncovering the Crimes of the Past

The black car driven by Mr. Candra's family driver entered the courtyard of a simple house. As soon as the car engine was turned off, a skinny old woman came in a hurry to greet him. The confused expression looked real on the woman's face

One by one the passengers got off. The first Probo was followed by Farhan and Via. Mr. Haris and Ms. Aisyah were the last passengers to disembark.

As soon as he saw Farhan, the confusion on the woman's face faded. A big smile spread on his lips.

“Alhamdulillah, Nak Farhan can come here again. It's healed, son?” said the woman who turned out to be Agus' birth mother.

“Assalamualaikum, Mom. Alhamdulillah Farhan is healthy now. Sorry, we just got to visit,” said Farhan, “I'm with my family, Mom. This is my wife and child.”

Farhan clasped Via's shoulders gently. Farhan's wife immediately revolted and approached Agua's mother. He grabbed the wrinkled hand and kissed it.

“Mari, please come in. But, our residence is like this, dirty. Sorry also the place is narrow,” said Agus' mother who looks clumsy.

“Already, Mother, no need to bother so. We are here to have a chance to meet the family of Nak Agus including Agus,”, said Bu Aisyah.

Agus' mother invited her guests to sit on chairs that had looked worn out. He took a plastic chair for himself.

“Bu, before I talk a lot, I introduce my family. The one with gray hair is my grandfather, his name is Eyang Probo,”, Farhan said, pointing at his eyes with his thumb.

The so-called name nodded while smiling at Agus' mother. After which, he glared at Farhan who was replied with a jaily smile.

“My wife has been introduced. These two are my mom and dad. While the one outside, his name is Dodo, my om family driver,” continued Farhan.

Just as Farhan finished introducing his family members, the sound of the car stopped. Shortly after, the figure of a burly young man stood at the door. He looked at his guests in confusion. As his eyes pounded on Farhan's figure, his smile flashed.

“Mas Farhan, you're finally here. Kirain used to be just for lip sweeteners,” said Agus.

The embrace of the two men made the present one moved. In fact, Via had shrunk her tears.

“I came with my family. You can guess for yourself. The oldest is of course my grandfather, Eyang Prodo. The pair in front of my grandfather was definitely my father, and this is my wife,” Farhan re-introduced his family.

Agus nodded with a smile, staring one by one at the one Farhan mentioned. Finally, he looked at Via.

“Deg!” Agus' chest was hit hard. Events of the past few years are like playing back.  Agus' body trembled. He nodded, unable to hold his body.

“I'm sorry, please forgive me. I'm ready to accept whatever punishment Miss will give. Importantly, Miss will forgive me,” pinta Agus with head bowed.

Everyone in the room was shocked. Other than Via, no one understood what Agus meant. However, Via himself did not think that Agus would react that way.

“Do not squabble like that! I forgot about it, though. Of course I forgive you. Now rise up, do not be restless! O yes, one more, don't call miss! Call Via only! We're the same age, right? You're Doni Junior High School friend, I'm his High School friend,” said Via sincerely.

Agus rubbed his cheeks wet with tears. Slowly, he tried to stand up. Then, with a shunt step he took a plastic chair.

“Actually, what happened? What has Agus done to you, son?” asked Agus' mother curious and worried.

Via smiled gently. His memories revolved as he finished the exam.

“Then, Agus was told by Aurelia to hurt me by grazing me. God is still protecting me until there is no seius injury I have.” Via recounts the events of about 4b years ago with a little cover for his condition.

Again everyone was surprised. They didn't think Agus was the culprit. Via's family only finds out the culprit is Doni's friend. Meanwhile, Doni's mother looks pale knowing the actions of her eldest son.

“Agus, can you harm such a person? Where's your brain and conscience?” snarled Agus' mother.

Agus was back down. Without her mother, she felt very guilty.

Agus inhaled as much oxygen as possible and then exhaled back slowly.

“That's me, Mom is sick and has to be anonymous. I don't have any money to bring Mom to treatment. Makany, when Aurelia offered me to wear the teans, I accepted. My baby at that time was enough to cover the cost of oname Mother,” explained Farhan.

Now it is Agus' mother's turn to be stirred. He did not think that his condition made Agus desperate.

“Yang more embarrassing hose a year later. Akgus again got that kind of order. Again the target is Miss Via. But what tells me is different. At that time, I actually hurt Doni.” Agus continued his story.

Agus' mother is back. He never imagined his son to be a criminal.

“Didorng my guilt to Doni, I confessed my actions by telling everything without Agus covering up. Doni didn't just forgive Agus. He who provides this house and work for Agus.”

“Why move far here?” ask Mr. Haris curious.

Agus took his long breath back. His chest felt tight since he saw Via.

“The person who told Agus did not know the word failed. Agus had to make Miss Via seriously injured, if necessary until she died. If it fails, the life of Agus and his betting family.”

“What is that money also for going beyond treatment for Mom?” ask Doni lirih's mother.

Agus nodded. He felt very guilty both to Via and his mother. All this time he never told about his criminal actions.

“Have it done, let it pass. Toh Nak Agus has realized his mistake and tried to do better.” Eyang Probo eases a less pleasant atmosphere.

“In addition, Doni and Via have also forgiven Agus, right? So, this issue should not be extended. Isn't that right, Via?” added Ms. Aisyah.

Via nodded accompanied by a soothing smile. His hand rubbed Zayn's head gently and prayed that his son would become a forgiving person.

“Bu, Nak Agus, coming here next to Ibrahim, we also want to express our gratitude to Nak Agus and the family who helped my son, Farhan. I cannot imagine what Farhan would have experienced if Nak Agus had not brought Farhan here.” Mr. Haris conveyed their purpose.

“It's already our obligation as human beings. We did just a little, though. In fact, we can not bring Mas Farhan treatment until the injury drags on,” said Agus lirih.

“No, Gus! What you're doing is so big. If you hadn't brought me in your moil pick up, covered me with a sack, maybe the bad guys would've caught me,” Farhan denied.

Mr. Haris looked at each other with his wife, then both smiled.

“Begin, Son.  Farhan once told me that you actually miss your hometown. Right so?” ask Mr. Haris.

“True, Sir. But, for the sake of the safety of the family, we are staying here. Although mediocre, all basic needs can be fulfilled. More importantly, I got it by halal way,” replied Agus.

Suddenly they were surprised by the sound of sobs. Apparently, Agus' mother's face had been flooded with tears. Agus was so worried to see his mother.

“Mother why? Mommy sick? Are we going to the doctor now?” ask Agus.

Agus' mother shook her head. His voice is still heard.

“This is all because of Mom. You are determined to get money for your medical expenses. Really, I feel useless,” complained Agus' mother on the sidelines.

“Mother, stop. The past let it pass. Let's look to the future, arrange it to be better,” said Bu Aisyah softly.

“O yes, back to the problem earlier, Gus. If you want, go back to Jogja! Don't you guys want to come back?”

Agus looked at Farhan doubtfully. He and his family want to stay in London. However, the situation is not possible.

“Mas, our house is already on sale. In addition, our safety is at stake if we are there. Beno people can pursue me and my family,” said Agus lirih.

“Quiet, Gus. They no longer have fangs. Beno is in jail. About the house, I have a house that you can occupy. Not big, anyway.” Farhan explained.

Instantly Agus' eyes radiated a glimmer of happiness. There's a glimmer of hope there. He looked at his mother for consideration.

“Thanks for Nak Farhan's offer. We don't want to trouble. Moreover, Agus never harmed Nak Via. You do not punish Agus alone is a gift for us,” said Agus' mother in a hoarse voice.

“Mother, we said the past let it pass. I forgive Agus, really. About the offer to move to Jogja do not be associated with the past, Mom. Hows it? About work, Agus can work in our office. For the school of Agus's sisters, let the Om Candra people take care of his move. Business in Jogja let it be our business,” said Via.

They were shocked from inside. A teenager came in, though,

“We'll be back in Jogja, Mom? Hooray! “ shouted the boy.

“Roni, the polite dong!” agus' mother's reprimand.

Farhan's family smiled at Roni's behavior. The boy was so excited to move to Jogja again.

“Bu, Roni is so excited, tuh! Mother need not be concerned. We are sincere, really. Roni, you really want to go back to Jogja, school there?’ farhan.

“Iya, Mas. Did Mas Farhan actually invite us to move to Jogja?”

Farhan nodded. Roni's eyes radiated the hope he wanted to achieve.

“How, Mom? If so, tomorrow afternoon leave for Jogja with us,” urged Bu Aisyah.

After being silent for a while, Agus mother finally nodded in agreement.

“Alhamdulillah,” said Farhan and Pak Haris together. Others also say hamdalah.

“Agus, you finish your job with your employer! You also need to contact Doni to return this house,” Farhan said.

“Iya, Mas,” replied Agus. His throat felt choked because it held back the happy and the day that burst.

“I asked for your contact, Gus for easy communication,” pinta Farhan.

After all was enough, the Farhan family said goodbye. Ibu Agus only realized that he did not serve anything to his guests.

“I'm sorry. Well, I feel bad about this. Why did I forget?” moe's mother Agus not feeling well.

Miss Aisyah smiled. He calmed Agus' mother. Next, they left Agus' residence.

“Have you heard from Om Candra?” farhan asked his wife.

Just as Via was about to reply, he felt a tremor from within his bag. Quickly Via picked up its intelligent communication tools.

“Assalamualaikum, Om,” says Via.

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“Just left Agus' house. How is Lia condition?”

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“Good, Om. Thanks for the information.”

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“Waalaikumsalam.”

Via saved his phone again.

“Om Candra?” ask Farhan.

“Iya. Said Om, Lia can be visited. But limited.”

“If it is, we go there,” said Farhan, “Direct to the hospital first, Mr.”

Family driver Mr. Candra directed his employer's alphard to the hospital that Via mentioned. At moderate speed, the travel time needed is about 20 minutes.

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