THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE
Lunch Together

Soon the train started moving. Meli looked outside. His eyes continued to stare at the man who stood firmly watching the train that kept moving left the station.

There is a hollow feel. Farewell was very difficult, especially for Meli and Azka. They expect the beautiful plans on their minds to come true.

The slow pat on Azka's shoulder made the guy sober up.  Apparently Baby Zayn is the one who bullied om-ya. Azka developed a smile as she looked at her niece anxiously.

“Don't daydream, Om Azka!  Just pray that in time we change to Jember. Yes no, Rat?” via.

Ratna smiled as she nodded. Then, they stepped out towards Bu Aisyah's car.

“Dek, you don't worry later when you get there? What time does the train schedule arrive in Jember?” ask Via.

“Jam 8-an. They're both. Ms. Via knows for herself, Meli does not want to buy a plane ticket. The train ticket at 7 is over. Yes already, I bought that one.” Azka looked relaxed.

“Let's calm, 8pm must still be crowded. Can still order a taxi through the application,” Ratna chimed.

“Iya, yes. There is clearly Anjani. If Meli is alone, I'm not sure. He is not much different from you,” said Via.

“What?” Ratna looked at Via.

“Crackdown.” Via replied casually.

“Nak only!” exclaim Ratna did not accept.

They're getting in the car. Azka drove the car slowly, leaving the station.

“You to the office, no?” ratna asked Via.

“Neg. Why?” Via asked back.

“Then I come with you. Long time no talk both.”

Azka also according. He did not deliver Ratna to the shophouse, but directly directed her to his house.

As soon as he arrived, Via took Ratna to his room. He also put to sleep Zayn who had fallen asleep.

“Vi, I'm still thinking Salsa. He looked moody this morning.”

“Continue, say how? I bet Salsa can move on. He just needs time,” Via replied while rubbing Zayn's forehead.

“The problem is, how long does it take to move on? I'm afraid he's getting worse if he finds out Mas Azka proposed to Meli.”

Via turned to Ratna. He stared hard at his best friend.

“You don't overdo it, ah!” via.

“Excess how? Salsa is closed. If there is a problem, he does not want to tell a story,”Ratna asserted.

Via took a deep breath and then exhaled violently.

“You remember some time ago, when I was going to have a wedding reception? Doesn't Mira even like Mas Farhan, my own husband?” said Via.

“But, the character of Mbak Mira and Salsa is different, Via,” argued Ratna.

“Ya is different. I'm not saying that they are the same either.I'm just talking between Salsa and Mbak Mira,” said Via.

“Terus?”

“Mbak Mira in a few days after venting to us, she has already moved on. He's not mad at me,” said Via.

Ratna remained silent. His mind flew, wandering around looking for a picture of the two people who were being compared.

“Do we find someone who can treat Salsa liver injury, yes?” ratna muttered.

“You mean?” Via doesn't understand.

“We look for guys who look like Mas Azka characters, we fight them.”

Via bobbing head to hear the silliness of his best friend.

“Rat, not that easy. Maybe the guy wants, Salsa does not want, is not painful for the guy. Especially otherwise. Salsa will be hurt again.  I think we can simply invite Salsa to be happy so that she does not think about Deck Azka. Don't let him be alone let alone to daydream.”

Ratna was silent at Via's words. In the heart it justifies the risk of matchmaking people.

“Afternoon study still on?” ask Via.

“Still, just not routine. Causes of busyness on campus. Time just followed me and Mommy Mira who always can?” Ratna.

“Try changing the schedule if all you can. If necessary, look for fillers that have a looser time!” suggestion Via, “Remember, review it is also a liver medicine, lo!”

Ratna. Because they heard the Azaan Zuhr, they went to the musala. After the prayer, Via prepared a lunch assisted by Ratna.

“Wah, are you ready? I happen to be hungry. Here, we eat together!” chirps Azka who just returned from the mosque.

“Who are you taking, anyway?” ask Via curiously.

“Friends. He must still be ashamed if he was told to eat. I dragged him here.”

Azka came back out of the dining room. Shortly thereafter, he returned to a man his age.

Ratna gasped at the man Azka meant. He hadn't seen her for long. His heart suddenly played a dangdut song.

“How are you, Mas Rio? Haven't seen each other in a long time. Now it looks fresh,” Via said with a smile.

“Alhamdulillah good. Yes because now more assured, calm mind becomes fresher,” replied Rio.

After finishing lunch, they did not move from their seats. They continued to talk.

“Kok tumben can stop by? Didn't Rio start today?” ask Via.

“So I was told to head office. There's a little business to be done. When he returned, it turned out to be in time zuhur. I pray in the mosque. Uh, even met Azka,” said Rio.

Ratna just kept listening. He was afraid that his feelings would be read.

“Oh, so. Yes, last month I went to the field. I visited Lia there.”

“Lia? Lia Papa Danu's son?” Rio asked for certainty.

“Iya, her adopted sister Mas Rio.”

“Ngapain you nengokin him?” rio said coldly.

“Lia tried to kill herself.”

Rio looked surprised. He was a few close.  The news was shocking. Although only an adopted brother, even though he had been dumped, he still had a sense of caring.

“La—then how is it?”

“Alhamdulillah Lia helped.”

Via then tells what he knows about Lia. He also tells of the change in Lia.

“Thank God then. I was not ready to meet the family that adopted me. In addition, the high cost of tickets there also made me rethink. It feels mending kabung,” said Rio lirih.

“Wah, apparently already preparing the future. Already have calis yet, Bro?” ledek Azka's.

Rio looked at Azka while puffing his cheeks.

“Boro-boro nyari. Capital is also not ready,” said Rio sebal.

Azka chuckled at hearing it. He patted Rio on the shoulder.

“Bosmu is good. Take it easy, Bro! It matters mentally. Tuh, next to Ma'am Via there is still single,” said Azka while winking her left eye.

Rio turned to Ratna. The girl quickly lowered her head. His face is red.

Via glanced at his best friend. He caught Ratna's change of attitude. Soon he gave the code to his sister-in-law.

“Nabung first make capital, ah. Where there is married without capital. Not to mention later find a place to stay,” said Rio seriously.

“You are indeed responsible.  Ma'am Via, note the advantages. Help him find a soul mate, yeah! Don't just his adopted sister Via help!” Azka smiled widely.

“Ashiap! There are several Muslim candidates who deserve to be a companion of Mas Rio. You want to sign up, don't you?” ask Via while elbowing Ratna.

Ratna gave a sharp look to Via. His heart was still not conditioned normally.

“Tuh, my sister-in-law is ready to help. So, just calm down. He will have quality stock,” said Azka while grinning.

“You yourself are still single,” grumbled Rio.

“Eh, make no mistake! I'm waiting for the green light from my camer. Once on, cusss...depart to apply,” sahut Azka.

Via laughed crisply. He saw the seriousness of his sister-in-law. While Rio looked in disbelief.

“Truly, Mas Rio. Dek Azka almost proposed to the girl. My father knew and agreed. Stay waiting for the decision of the prospective in-law Dek Azka.” Via justifies Azka's speech.

“Wah, congratulations! I didn't expect you to be ready to step into a new life.” Rio's got Azka.

“Ih, what a hug! Kayak Teletubbies,” murmur Azka.

Via chuckles. Ratna who became quiet also laughed. This time his heart started to normal.

“Makanya, splinter flick! About capital, take it easy! Good people, good intentions, God willing, are helped by good people. Isn't that right, Ratna?” Azka throws it at Ratna.

Ratna made a splash. He just nodded.

*

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Will Rio catch up with Azka find her heart patch? Is that Rio's soul mate? How did Meli's parents answer? To find out the answer of Meli's parents, read the novel Cinta Strata 1 by Kak Indri Hapsari, yes!

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