Transmigration: The Promise of Echoes
CHAPTER 03 ~ New Family ~

It rained heavily. Occasional flashes of lightning can be seen striking followed by rumbling sounds behind dark clouds. Lastri was in the shade in a small house. The building of a small house is more like a former kiosk or stall. 

Some of the clothes and school bags he was carrying had been wet due to water droplets from the roof made of rumbia. Sometimes Lastri extend his hands to feel the cool rain. Or rather just looking for entertainment in the midst of misfortune that he must experience.

A truck with a yellow painted head stopped right in front of the entrance to the stall. Lastri saw a mother wave her hand as if calling herself. Lastri chose not to make that call by pretending not to look.

It didn't take long, a middle-aged man got out of the truck. He was seen walking slowly seems unusual wearing an umbrella. Slowly but surely he came near Lastri, "It was dark Neng! It could be dangerous here alone at night!"

"Thank you sir!" Lastri nods, a sign of gratitude for the attention the man gave. 

"Have no fear, it's just me and my wife who are in the car" the man said trying to give the umbrella in his left hand to Lastri.

"Yes, thank you!" Lastri repeated the thank-you note as a subtle rejection.

"If it's raining and dark like this, there will be no more public transportation that wants to go Neng!" he said as if giving a final warning to Lastri.

"Yes sir thank you," Lastri returned politely to the man.

Lastri suddenly saw the woman who was said to be the wife of the driver open the door of his truck. It was as if asking Lastri to no longer reject their offer. It looks like the rain is coming straight into the truck. Feeling bad, Lastri immediately welcomed the umbrella given by the truck driver.

"Sorry Mom, because I got all wet?" Lastri tried to make small talk after closing the truck's door. 

The truck driver's wife handed Lastri a small towel, saying, "Wear this kid! Dry your body!"

"Thank you Mom" Lastri used the towel to wipe her face, hands and neck with the towel she received.

The call "Son" he heard, immediately made a heart melt of Lastri. There were times when the call was used by his mother if Lastri was spoiling and behaving sweetly, according to his mother's wishes. Now such moments have passed. Lastri chose to leave home for the survival of the baby and his safety.

In the first five minutes they are seen doing general introductions. The two helpers of Lastri, it is true that there are married couples. Commonly called Mr. Wasis and Ms. Wasis. As for the maiden name of Miss Wasis is Pure.

"It's dangerous if you're still there, look the rain won't stop!" wasis said while driving the truck with full vigilance.

"Already sir, do not need to be discussed again," replied Pure, "your towel you put on your head, let your hair dry quickly!"

"You can be there, asked Wasis," asked Wasis in full questioning.

Asked like that Lastri made a confession that he had been wrong in choosing the track. Previously wanted to go to the city of the district even to take transportation to the sub-district market. Lastri also admitted that he would follow friends who had worked in the district capital. 

Lastri's answer got a response from Wasis. He argues that young people today tend to be more bored and a lot of dumb. As a result wrong ride. It was easy for Wasis to say that, he did not know what was going on with Lastri.

"Torting it is far enough you have!" wasis.

"Yes sir, said the kernet was already three kilos I was wrong way!" answer Lastri.

"Still young is a lot of dumb," Wasis blames Lastri.

"It's sir!" murni said that from just now silent finally spoke up to defend Lastri.

Not wanting to make a fuss with his wife, Wasis gave an offer tomorrow he would deliver Lastri. Coincidentally he also needs to be there Lastri trying to show rejection. However, it was immediately prevented by Pure. 

Has long been a friend of Wasis, Murni understood that her husband's offer was rejected by Lastri. To calm the situation Pure also said to wait for tomorrow, depending on the situation that will occur. Pure opinion was immediately guaranteed by Wasis. just wait for tomorrow said, "Lastri we'll see tomorrow!" 

Along the way Wasis was proud of his new truck. Starting from power, technology, comfort level. No wonder the truck is the highest. Wasis deliberately bought the truck for palm oil harvesting activities of his garden. Also want to invite Pure to ride the truck without having to lose comfort. 

Occasionally Pure complains of AC temperatures that are too cold. The rain did not stop following their journey. Inwardly, Lastri agrees that the air temperature in the truck car needs to be raised. But Lastri had another warmth. A warm relationship as a family unit that he once had.

Less than two hours later, the truck arrived at their home. Lastri was asked to stay. This situation is of course very beneficial to Lastri. Nor is he able to refuse. 

Lastri came out of the guest room and walked along to Pure. Apparently Lastri invited the Wasis' wife to sit and have breakfast on the veranda of the house. On a small table there are already fried bananas and sweet tea. 

There is also a glass containing coffee that has been reduced by half. Black coffee is identical to the man's drink belongs to Wasis. While the owner of the coffee was caught admiring the new truck.

"How many months pregnant are you!" hatch Pure.

"Ench the fifth month Ma'am!" lastri stuttered.

Lastri was surprised by the question Pure asked. Lastri decided to be honest with his helper. Then answer on the basis of the speech of the health care nurse plus the running time when experiencing the terrible incident..

"I'm sorry, I'd like to ask you if you're pregnant!" Purely asked curiously.

"I was asked to drop this baby Mom" Pastri replied.

"Who told you to!" Sounded after Pure tone of voice.

"My mother" Pastri replied, bowing his head.

"What is your father?" pure asked this time in a softer tone.

"Father died four years ago" Pastri replied.

Pure then show sympathy and relief because of the many pregnancies due to incest lately, "O.. I'm sorry, but you know who the father of this baby-to-be is!" 

"Keep why don't you take responsibility for him!" pure Rigid.

"She works a long way, she doesn't know I'm pregnant!" lastri's answer is lying.

"You mean TKI?" hatch Pure.

"Yes.Yes, Mom!" Hurry Lastri used Pure questions as answers. 

"Why does your mother disagree with your pregnancy!" The former village midwife asked with great emphasis.

"Yudi's family won't accept me before it can answer from her child" Lastri replied, accidentally mentioning the father of the future baby.

Presumably Pure began to understand the plot of the free story Lastri. There are some lies there. If Murni knows the feelings of Lastri, full of feeling forced by the new young woman he gave help to do a lie. 

But it will certainly be heavier if Lastri tells it according to reality. It was impossible for Lastri to tell about the continued plot of murder directed at him. Such a story will certainly be able to cause its own fears for the married couple.

"Do you want to leave the house forever?" Purely try asking about Pastri's feelings.

"No ma'am, I just want to save this baby" said Lastri, holding his stomach, "i promised!"

"Who do you promise?" ask Pure.

"Ee. .. I've promised myself Mom and this boy," Like there's a doubt Lastri in answering to whom he has made a promise.

"The female sex is in your stomach!" Purely try to cover up Lastri's doubts when talking about the content.

"Really Ma'am?" Lastri curious

"Yes, from the shape of your stomach!" pure Rigid.

"O. That's it, Mom!" pastri replied beginning to be confident in Pure's speech.

"If your boyfriend will go home anyway off responsibility how?" Purely back to the initial topic of conversation.

*I'll take care of my son, Mom!" pastri 

"Good! Be firm," praise Pure "So you said there are friends in the city how?"

"Sorry Mom, have I lied to you?" lastri said full of discomfort due to having done a lie.

"Yes already! If it's my business, father!" pure Answers.

"Thank you, ma'am" Lastri was relieved.

"You're still in school?" ask Pure.

Lastri understood, it must be easy for an experienced person like Murni to prove he was a student. From the type of bag alone people clearly know that he is a student. Lastri used bags were once a trend for female students last year.

Lastri also told how he had to be dismissed from school by the Teacher Council. Practically officially at this time he is no longer worthy of student status. It is with great sadness that Lastri told Murni.

"If you want, you can stay here!" Purely made an offer to let Lastri stay with them.

"Don't Ma!" Lastri seems to be worried about Wasis because of her lies. Pure husband's firm attitude that makes Lastri jerih.

"I'll tell my dad!" tukas Murni believes that her husband will agree with her decision later.

"I'm going along with Mother's verdict" said Lastri.

"It looks so good, at least until my granddaughter is born!" murni said with a big smile imagine there is a baby crying in his house.

Almost three months Lastri lived with the kind-hearted couple. Such joy never ceases in the Wasis family. Lastri's attitude that is good at carrying himself, has caused the affection of the couple's husband and wife. 

Lastri really has been considered a biological child by them. Lately, Lastri found out that the couple was not blessed with a child. Although Murni's mother is a former senior midwife in their village. It looks like Lastri has brought two blessings, as a child who will give grandchildren to the old couple.

Time has shown it almost seven o'clock in the evening. It's time for Lastri to prepare dinner for her foster parents. However, there was no movement of Lastri to get out of his room.

"Ac... Ma!" Lastri let out a groan. 

"Why you?" Purely asked.

"My stomach mules from this afternoon!" answer Lastri.

"Come on, move to the living room," Pure asked Lastri to leave her room immediately.

There were patches of brownish-white liquid that fell on the floor. As a senior midwife, of course, know the characteristics and signs of a woman going to give birth. Even though the birth was premature. That night, in the pouring rain came Pure's cry calling out to her husband.

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