THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE
The Decision of the Meli Parents

Azka smiled shyly. He did not answer his grandfather's question. He noticed the vibrations from his pants pocket. His hand immediately took out a flat object from his pocket.

There's a call from an unknown number. Azka knitted her brows. With a slight hesitation, he shifted the green button.

“Assalamualaikum,” says Azka.

No answer from across. Azka only saw the face of a man about 40-50 years old. Azka repeated her greeting. However, the video call ended.

“Who called? Meli?” ask Eyang Probo while reviewing a smile.

Azka shrugged her shoulders. He doesn't know who that person is.

“You don't know him?” ask Eyang Probo again.

“Neg, Eyang. Contacts are not on the list. Azka had never seen that person. But, somehow his gaze reminded Azka of someone. It feels like the gaze is familiar.”

“Maybe your schoolmate,” guess Eyang Probo.

“Not. Looks like his age is about 40-50 years,” refuted Azka.

“Yes already, no need to think too far! If he does need to, will definitely call you again.”

“Iya, Eyang.”

Eyang Probo again continued the conversation about the future of Azka.Ia asked many things about Meli.

“So, he took the economy? Then he can help your brother. Don't look for work! Kencana and Wijaya Kusuma still need fresh energy to develop business. The opportunity is still wide open. Moreover, the help of the Wijaya family means a lot. Mr. Adi and his son continue to help Via develop Wijaya Kusuma,” said Eyang Probo.

“Means Mbak Via is rich, yes?” Azka Mummings.

Eyang Probo laughed. He was worried about the thoughts of his second grandson.

“Of course. You'll live with his om. Of course you can estimate how much wealth. Well, Via isn't much different.  He is also a shareholder in several Wijaya Group companies.”

Azka shook her head. He did not imagine the figure of Via who he knew in a state of slumped due to loss of backrest, now transformed into a tough woman.

“But, it is not the amount of wealth Via that amazes Eyang. Nor is the success of developing Wijaya Kusuma until almost the same as when the papa was still there,” said Eyang Probo.

Azka frowned. He did not understand the direction of the grandfather's conversation.

“Eyang amazed his humble attitude. It always seems simple. In fact, he certainly can buy branded goods. He also lightly helps others, including Edi and Mira who are not his family. He also became a regular donor of several social foundations,” continued Eyang Probo.

“Wah, means Azka tomorrow can ask for funding support for application and reception, dong!” Azka developed her sweet smile.

“Haish, you're this!” Eyang Probo is the grandson.

“Lho, they do not care to spend hundreds of millions to finance the wedding of Mas Edi and Mira, the same time his sister instead?” Azka.

“You think your parents are also Eyang can't afford what?” the Gerrutu Eyang Probo.

Azka chuckles. He was sure his brother and sister-in-law were not stingy people. They must be happy to help him.  Although he and his only brother often quarrel, it is limited to speech.

“People, Eyang want to come if you go to Jember,” said Eyang Probo who looks like a child who does not want to be left by his parents.

Azka chuckled again. It was funny to see his grandfather.

Azka came home before azan ashar. He was surprised to see his mother at home.

“Bunda when I come home? Didn't I tell Azka to pick up Mommy at 4 pm?” azka said astonished.

“There are important affairs. Last time the father picked up Mother,” explained Bu Aisyah.

Azka was astonished, not understanding that her parents had come home early suddenly. He also did not continue his efforts to answer curiosity. He decided to clean himself up, get ready for the mosque.

After returning from the mosque, he saw Via's car parked. He's surprised. When he asked his father, Dr. Haris just shrugged his shoulders.

Apparently, Via wasn't inside. The Azka met precisely Pak Nono who had just come from musala.

“Pak Nono from the mosque? How did we not meet?” ask Azka.

“I'm in musala, Mas. If you go to the mosque, you will not hunt.”

“Pak Nono came with Mbak Via?”

“It. Mas Azka haven't met?” Mr. Nono asked back.

‘Not yet. If you have met, Azka does not mean.”

Azka will step in again. However, he undoes his intention of seeing Farhan's car enter the courtyard of the house.

“What's up, anyways? Tumben Mas Farhan also came,” muttered Azka.

The man greeted his brother with questions. Unfortunately, Farhan ignores Azka's curiosity. He just walked to his room.

Not getting an answer, Azka decided to go into the room. He took his gawai, stared fixed at the flat object. As Maghrib approached, he did not leave the room.

When he came out, Azka was even more shocked. He found his family gathered in the living room, including Eyang Probo. His father also came. I don't know, if the father has a holiday practice or gave it to his doctor Rudi partner.

“Sini, Ka! We chat for a minute!” take Dr. Haris. The man's handclip confirmed that Azka should sit down immediately.

Although still with a puzzled expression, Azka complied. He sat next to his grandfather.

“Ka, Meli has told you about her father's decision,” said Mr. Haris calmly.

“Ba—how are their decisions? How fast?” Azka's confused.

“It's not what you expected?” said Farhan while looking at Azka.

“Wah, means Meli ignored you. Or, maybe he pityes you , afraid you are not ready to know his father's decision.” Farhan is still in fashion flirting with his sister.

Azka's face paled. He suspected bad things because of Farhan's words. What Farhan said made sense anyway.

“Meli gave news to Mommy about 3 hours ago. He sent a message to Mother, if her mother has given the green light since yesterday.” Aisyah said calmly.

“Alhamdulillah!” exclaim Azka happy.

“But, his father is not so,” continued Bu Aisyah.

Azka's cheerful face turned pale again. His smile returned, his chest rumbling.

“He had his considerations until last noon decided that...” Ms. Aisyah deliberately paused her speech.

“What if, Mommy?” ask Azka impatiently.

Bu Aisyah glanced at Mr. Haris who had a flat face. Farhan and Via were no different. That's what makes Azka pound more.

“Meli's father does not mind you proposing and marrying his daughter,” replied Bu Aisyah with a smile ending.

“Alhamdulillah!” cuddle Azka for the second time. Does not feel his body sagging to the floor to rest.

The other five chuckled at Azka's reaction.

“La—then when do we go to Jember?” Azka got up and returned to her seat.

“You asked for your blessing first with Eyang! Haven't you got the blessing of Eyang yet?” joking Mr. Haris.

“Already, really. We talked a lot and everyone agreed. Yes, right, Eyang?” said spoiled Azka.

Eyang Probo just smiled. He shuffled the grandson's hair.

“Wah, gercep also you, Dek,” comment Via.

Azka just smiled shyly. However, he could not heal the hue of happiness.

“We go to Jember tomorrow,” said Mr. Haris.

“Hah, tomorrow?” Azka jumped in shock.

“Not you want to hurry?” farhan Ejek.

Azka looked at her father in turn with a confused face.

Ms. Aisyah nodded and said,”Mumpung tomorrow is off. Or do you want to go next week?”

“Aaa, be—sok only. But, as good as giman? Don't need things like clothes, shoes, cosmetics, ..”

“Tonight you are shopping!” sahut Farhan fast.

“Hah? Should I shop? Ma'am Via, tin Azka shopping, yes! Azka doesn't know. Where is the time to spend,” whine Azka.

“Ish, very happy seductive sister,” said Via while pinching Farhan's waist slowly.

Farhan chuckled amusedly. He was happy to tease Azka.

“Dad and Farhan, make our itinerary to Jember! We leave at what time, what ride, also nginap where. Ask for Eyang's opinion. Azka, come with us!” ma'am Aisyah's orders were firm. He got up from his seat and motioned to Via and Azka to follow him.

Apparently, Ms. Aisyah invited to one of the guest rooms. He opened the room door. Azka gawked at the one in the room.

“When do you shop? How are you all ready?” azka said astonished.

On the bed there are various shipping boxes lined up. Azka noticed the things one by one.

“Not yet complete, Deck. This is just being handed over to Meli. For food, not yet. Later that night will be delivered here,” replied Via.

Azka looked at her sister-in-law. He believes that Via prepared all of that.

“Mbak Via the shopping this all?”

“If not your sister-in-law, who else? Mother does not understand this. Mother also does not know the size of Meli,” said Bu Aisyah.

“When Did Ma'am Via buy it? How can you be so fast?”

Via laughed at Azka's confusion.

“Dek, Azrina it is quite complete. Premium and premium games are available. I'm just ordering the stuff I mean. It just so happens that the new additional energy has the expertise of decorating the shipment. What is not in Azrina is just jewelry, skincare, and cosmetics. I ordered it at my subscription store as well as decorated menta. Do you like the jewelry?” Via Sayang.

“But likes. Sedentary but elegant. Mbak Via emang top!” Azka pointed her thumb.

Ms. Aisyah took the two back to the living room after checking the lack of delivery.

“How are plans tomorrow?” ask Ms. Aisyah.

“We're in the car, Mommy. If using a car or plane, bother carrying the arranged shipment. Maybe later we bring a backup driver because the journey is very far, 500 kilometers.”

Bu Aisyah and Via nodded in agreement

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