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72_Let's Go Home!

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It had been three days that Aisyah rejoined the production team. Today he got a day shift. Inevitably, later tonight he must go home to the boarding house. Aisyah brought a travel bag containing several pieces of clothing. He deliberately left early and stopped by the minimarket near the factory to buy some necessities.

Aisyah deliberately shopping this afternoon, because after work later, it is not possible for the woman to shop. Travel bag and groceries he put in the guard post. Aisyah thought it would be easier to leave it there, because she did not have to take it to Aisyah's room.

As usual, there were only three people in the room after five in the afternoon. Aisha immediately focused on her work. He does not want what used to happen again. Although Aisyah knew, Tian still often stole a glance at her. However, Aisyah is trying to remain professional.

And so is Tian. The man tried to refrain from approaching Aisyah. Although it is undeniable that he feels happy for the return of Aisyah in this office. Tian also tried not to confuse his feelings with work. As long as they are in the office, they are just coworkers.

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Meanwhile, in a simple contract, Bayu looked at the ceiling of the room that began to look dull. Today the man got his morning shift. After returning from the factory he got word from Diana if Aisyah entered during the day. Bayu took the initiative to pick up the woman who was still his wife in the factory where Aisyah was collecting sustenance.

Seconds by second felt so long to Bayu. He could not wait to meet Aisha. Even if Bayu can admit, he misses Aisha so much. However, his courage back then was no greater than the regret that filled his heart.

For now, Bayu just wants to act as a real husband. Take his wife to and from work. Narrowing the wife's legs when she was tired and other things that Bayu had never done for Aisyah.

Bayu got up from the bed when the Maghrib reverberated. He hurried to get a sarong and a peci to wear immediately. Not long after, the man got out of the contract and went to the mosque not far from the contract.

Bayu deliberately linger in the mosque. Because if he waits for Aisyah's return at home, Bayu feels that time stops only there.

"Not coming home, Bay?" asked Mr. RT when he saw Bayu sitting in the portico of masjib after Isya.

"A little while, sir. Still looking for fresh air. At home it feels very hot," replied Bayu.

"Indeed the weather is erratic now, yes. Sometimes it's hot, sometimes it's raining. Make the air sultry. Yeah, already, you go first, yeah." Mr. RT passed from that place after saying goodbye to Bayu.

After the death of Mr. RT, Bayu who originally planned for longer in the mosque foyer, suddenly had to return home when his stomach felt uncomfortable. His mind was fixed on Aisyah, Bayu until he forgot to buy rice wrap after the factory this afternoon.

Upon arrival at home, Bayu immediately changed clothes and took the key of his motorcycle. Then he went to an angkringan which was located around the factory where Aisyah worked.

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"Bak Aish want me to make coffee?" ask someone sitting by the door.

Aisyah shifted her gaze from the flat screen in front of her. He looked at the young man who had just offered him coffee."Thank you, if it's not a hassle, it's okay."

"Sir Tian wants to? But my coffee is not as good as Mr. Tian's," he bargained.

Tian simply nodded in response to the offer.

As the night progressed, the clock on the wall continued to spin in the course of time. Aisyah is getting ready to return to the boarding house. Since ten minutes ago, the day shift is over. The woman stood up after holding her sling bag.

"I go first, Mr. Tian," said Aisyah.

Not intending to wait for an answer from the man, Aisyah immediately swung her legs leaving the room. Actually, he felt hesitant to go out first from the two men in the room. But what can be done, Aisyah does not want to be too late to be in that place. There was a little fear of him having to walk himself to his new boarding house.

"Aish, wait!"

The shout stopped Aisyah's footsteps who was about to arrive in front of the elevator. The woman turned her head and found Tian in a frenzy heading towards her. While waiting for the elevator door to open, Tian tried to catch his breath as he arrived beside Aisyah.

"What's up, sir?" ask Aisyah.

"I'll drive you to the boarding house! I can't bear to see you walking alone these nights" Tian said with some affirmation. From the tone of his sentence, this did not sound like an offer. More than an order.

"God willing, Aish is brave, sir. It's not far from here," Aisyah replied politely. The woman had to lie because she did not want to trouble others.

The door in the elevator finally opened. Several employees rushed in to arrive on the first floor immediately. Including Aisyah and Tian who were also crowded inside the walking space.

Septian positioned himself beside Aisyah. His sturdy body remained on standby protecting Aisyah's small body from the tightness of the people in that space. There was nothing they were talking about, as indeed Aisyah was in no mood to open up a conversation between them.

The elevator stopped on the first floor. As soon as the door opened, they scattered out according to their purpose. Aisyah immediately headed for the security guard post in front of the office to pick up the item she had left behind earlier this afternoon. While Tian still faithfully followed Aisyah.

"It's okay you don't talk to me, Aish. At least let me take care of you in this way," Tian sighed inwardly.

During his divorce with Ajeng, Tian had not been willing to get into a relationship with a woman. Because, Tian still hopes that he will be reunited with the woman who has made him survive. The woman is Aisyah Khumaira, a simple woman who is always seen to keep a wound in every smile she publishes.

"Thank you, sir," Aisyah said politely.

"Sama-sama, Neng Aish," replied the Father with a thick sunda dialect.

Seeing that, without thinking for long Tian immediately approached the woman and grabbed the travel bag lying on the floor.

"I'm helping, Aish. Here's one bag!" exclamation Tian.

"Oh, sorry to bother Mr. Tian." Aisyah did not give one of the plastic bags in her hand, until as fast as lightning Tian had already moved the bag into her hand.

"Come on, night hunt. You must be tired."

There was no reason to refuse Tian's help this time, as he indeed really needed it. They walked out of the factory gate. Tian's rented house not far from the factory made the man often walk to his office. He thought, in the future he would walk more often because Aisyah's boarding house was also in line with his contract.

Meanwhile, Bayu who was sitting on his motorbike was currently stopping by the side of the road. He lined up with people who both wanted to pick up their families at the factory. Bayu sharpened his gaze to find his wife. When one by one the nearby people started to leave, Bayu was startled by the sight that made his blood boil.

His jaw hardened as soon as he saw Aisyah coming out of the gate with an unknown man. Moreover, they seem familiar. Bayu recognized the travel bag in Tian's hand. Yes, the bag belongs to Asiyah-his wife.

Bayu immediately got off the bike and chased after Aisyah's steps. He no longer cares about the surrounding which is still crowded by factory employees.

"Dear of it!"

Feeling himself being called by a familiar voice, Asiyah immediately turned her head. And so is Tian.

"Mas Bayu!" pekit Aisha.

Her eyes were perfectly round seeing her husband's presence there. Because during their marriage, this time Bayu was in this place at night without Aisyah's request.

Bayu approached them, he stared cynically at Tian and immediately snatched the travel bag from Tian's hand.

"Mas Bayu what the fuck?" lirih Aisha. He felt bad for Tian.

"Let's go home!" Bayu blocked Aisyah's wrists violently.

Aisyah immediately brushed off Bayu's hand. "Mas, you've been disrespectful!"

Bayu Nyalang eyes looked at the two people alternately. "Where are you going? You don't want to go back to the contract?"

"Sorry, Mas. Aish wants to go home to the boarding house. I don't have to bother thinking about Aish," replied Ais still trying to be patient.

Tian who looked at the scene in front of him felt uneasy. He is confused as to how.

"Why did you go back to the store? Come on, let's get back to the contract!" titah Bayu's.

"Mas, don't force Aish! Please respect Aish's decision. Mas Bayu don't want to mess with orders!" This time Aisyah's patience was completely tested.

Bayu fell silent, he realized that his goal this time was to improve their relationship. Bayu should not be provoked by emotions that can make everything fall apart.

"alright. Maafin. Let us take you to your boarding house."

Seeing some people watching them from earlier, Aisyah also relented. "Sir Tian, thank you for your help. But, it looks like tonight let my husband take me home."

"Oh, yes, Aish. It's okay." Tian handed the plastic bag in his hand to Aisyah, "you be careful, huh. Then I go home first."

Tian immediately left the couple. They don't want to get too involved in their business.

"I appreciate your intentions, Mom. But Mas must know if this won't make Aish's decision change."

Bayu and Aisyah walk towards the motor Bayu. Tonight Aisyah let Bayu take her because she did not want the people who saw the incident to misunderstand.

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...To be continued...

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