KaJo Taka LaNa(If the Matchmaker Won't Run There)
3. Red Pearl

Getting off the plane made Naomi feel worried. His eyes continued to pay attention to the pile of bags coming out of the plane's trunk. He had to quickly find and get his suitcase bag. Seen one by one the bags that passed in front of him. Then he adjusted the characteristics of his bag with the number of luggage in his hand. Hup, Got! Naomi grabbed him and brought him immediately to the exit of the arrival area.

Naomi turned on her phone that had been off while on the plane. His fingers continued to surf checking every chat message and missed calls that came in. Many aliiiii... Naomi frowned. Keep on the scroll, opened one by one chat from mama, papa, bang juan, derr, also some classmates, brother typhoon and.. heiii??? Body Guard Tamvan it again. Ah already.

Just ignored by him all that except chat messages from sister Taufan. Naomi just kept thinking how to find the figure of the brother of Taufan who was not so familiar and had been promised bang Juan will pick him up in the airport.

Naomi looked back and forth to see one by one people waiting for an invitation there. Some are waiting for an invitation while holding the inscription of someone's name, some are waving hands giving codes, some have met each other and have a taste of cipiki ria.

At 8 p.m. Naomi let out a long sigh a moment later she heard the voice of the phone call from across the street.

"Assalamualaikum, deck. Was it nyampe? Just wait a minute there. It's on the way to the airport. It's jammed a little bit here, 15 minutes to go." Hmmmm...Pantesan long...

Almost deserted here. The one who promised to pick me up has not even seen the trunk of his nose. Apparently that guy hasn't come yet. How else, finally Naomi decided to find a comfortable seat while waiting for the Hurricane Brother to come pick her up.

Ringing Hp surprised Naomi.

"Waalaikumsalam, yes brother pa pa pa pa. Adek just sit in front here until the brother of Taufan comes. Oh so. All right, in front of the donut stall huh." Naomi replied uninspired.

Closed the phone line. Naomi wobbly looking around. Duh, it's getting quieter. Although there are still some humans who mill around but it seems they are indeed workers in the airport area. Staying alone may not have been an invitation.

"An invitation yet, ma'am? Let me deliver. Where to go?" A friendly father. Naomi turned towards the voice. "Sorry sir, I have someone to pick me up." Reject the delicate Naomi while smiling kindly.

"Since I've seen myself here as if I've been tired of waiting too long. Come on ma'am, I'll just drop you off. I happen to want to go home too. Where's the mother's house?" Naomi thinks it looks like the father is providing a dark taxi service. Doesn't seem to wear a uniform like most legal taxi drivers. No time Naomi replied, brother Typhoon has approached near them.

"Sorry sir, I'm going to pick up my sister." Brother Taufan said politely to the taxi driver. The father understood and immediately resigned. Naomi breathed a sigh of relief, finally the awaited one came too. Seemed Kak Taufan immediately busy helping to carry suitcase bags and other luggage Naomi is quite a lot.

"Come, deck. The car's there." Take thee of Typhoon while passing. Naomi followed straight from behind.

During the journey, Naomi unceasingly chuckled in admiration in her heart. He was fascinated to see the beauty of the city of Yogyakarta at night which is very artistic full of bright colorful lights along the way they pass. Very far when compared to Naomi's hometown in Bangka. It only looks beautiful during the day because of the natural beauty of the beach that is a mainstay there.

"Hungry grandfather? We eat first. Sorry to have picked him up late. We actually had a job this afternoon in Solo. Trus your brother called, ask you to pick you up at the airport. Worried about your sister saying this is the first time you've been alone in Jogja. Yeah, deck?" Ask Mr. Taufan while looking back. Naomi nodded, assuring.

The driver next to Mr. Taufan who Naomi just knew was named Mardi was chimed in. "Yes, brother. Sorry for the long wait. Plus the traffic jams were the longer we arrived. Hehehe" Mr. Mardi seemed more friendly with his Javanese accent.

Mr. Mardi was a co-worker in the office of Mr. Taufan. They both work at a mobile service provider company. Whether in what position do they work Naomi does not seem to understand so much when she heard a serious conversation between the two of them about the tower examination tray either in what area earlier? Still unfamiliar to Naomi. He has not been able to directly digest, memorize the name of the area called Kak Taufan just now.

Not long after, the three of them finally descended on the roadside blue tent stall that provided the pecel lele rice. It seemed like everyone was feeling a great hunger. So that once the dish came, each of them looked seriously enjoyed.

Mr. Mardi liked the souvenirs of Bangka's special food that Naomi was given in the car. Eat it with the rice ordered. Very devious. Mr. Mardi laughed to himself seeing Naomi who seemed to be in disbelief seeing herself eating so fast. For a moment directly ludes rice pecel catfish eaten by Mr. Mardi.

While discussing work issues, occasionally Sis Typhoon cleaned his thick glasses that dewy exposed to food vapor. Then go back to eating with gourmand. Kak Taufan told that the boarding house for Naomi he had sought a strategic location. Not far from the campus, and not far from the city center. So even tonight Naomi can directly occupy the boarding house.

Kak Taufan turned out to be a close friend of bang Juan while studying at UNSRI Polytechnic. Naomi thinks sister Taufan is married. It turns out that from the brief chat the three of them earlier, it is known that Kak Taufan is still in the stage of long-distance courtship with his partner in Palembang. That means Naomi must be clever to maintain her attitude later so that her boyfriend does not feel jealous of her.

The day is getting late. Until they're at the boarding house where Naomi will be staying. Looks like a pair of hostel owners welcomed their arrival. Soon the room where Naomi will be staying will be shown. Apparently Mr. Taufan has prepared various needs for Naomi at the kost. Bed linen, towels, buckets, dipper, brushes and toothpaste, soap and other complete bathing needs have been prepared. It seems to be really responsible with the trust given by bang Juan.

"Sir-age yes. It's malem, it doesn't taste good for long. If there is something important, just tell me. Insign in later brother samperin." Pamit kak Taufan directly entered the car, sitting next to Mr. Mardi. Not having to wait long, the car immediately left Naomi's new boarding page.

After the death of Typhoon and Mr. Mardi, Naomi immediately returned to his room. The door to the room was opened and entered immediately. It seems that it still has to be arranged the contents of this room. On some sides of the room there are already tables, chairs, single mattresses without bed linen, mirrors and sinks located there. Hm...It was really comfortable to be in that vintage room.

Suddenly Hp Naomi rings. She made a video call to contact him. In swipe up the phone screen and immediately see a video picture of mama who has used pajamas to sleep there.

"Hey baby, have you been there? From earlier mama wait reply chat but not bales." Naomi smiled, then she immediately told him with passion what she experienced during the trip. He told about brother Taufan and Mr. Mardi who had welcomed him well in Jogja. Mama also listened to Naomi's story carefully, while faithfully accompanying her daughter to make the bed. They exchanged stories about each other's experiences today.

In fervently praying, Naomi asked that she always be in the protection of God. Indeed, Naomi still felt afraid of wrong steps if far from the parents. After performing the prayer, Naomi had not yet released her face, Hp also rang a sign there was an incoming call. Quickly reach out and see who's calling. Naomi's eyes widened unexpectedly. Body Guard Tamvan is calling.

Naomi bit her lower lip. Until the third ringing he still did not dare to welcome. Should a video call be answered from Barra? Naomi's heart was pounding a little. Since afternoon arrived in Jogja, until now in the room, indeed not once did he respond to a chat from Barra. Ahh, this man makes the heart so dag dig dug jderrr.

Almost at the end of the call ring, Naomi answered the video call. And...

The full face of Barra's charming looks were seriously staring at the camera. Omo..jeez handsome pictures of men on this phone screen. White, clean, bright, appear in harmony with the white T-shirt he wears.

Naomi felt awkward. It was a shame that Barra had to look at her plain pale face without makeup. He then closed his face while peering from a finger. How can he speak freely if his face is covered with palms like this.

Naomi quickly replaced her hand with a face that she made to resemble a veil. Only Naomi's eyes are still visible and blink the work of looking at the phone screen.

Barra smile. Duh... Saucy! Naomi's mind screamed. What dreams did he have yesterday, until today can windfall called a handsome man. Barra started the conversation seriously.

"Out of prayer? Real night. What time did you get there?"

Naomi cleared a little. Trying to relax in order to answer Barra's question calmly.

"It should be around 6 p.m. But you still have to wait to take the bag from the trunk, the most boring truck there is well wait to be picked up by Mr. Taufan."

The video appears from across the street nodding in a sign of understanding Naomi's explanation. During explaining, Naomi did not realize the veil made instant by her earlier slumped down.

"We stopped by to eat first. I fill the stomach until twice added catfish burn it to be full. You see, I really can't sleep well if my stomach is still hungry... Arrived at the boarding house about half an hour and a half ten. Where still have to clean the room also earlier, until finally yaahh. only now can focus on ....."

"Sir, sorry. There's chilli peppers in your teeth." Barra cut the conversation. When Naomi's eyes widened, she felt embarrassed not a bitch. With a swift hand Naomi clicked on the red phone symbol on the screen of her phone. Video calls were immediately interrupted.

Naomi immediately ran towards the sink mirror and immediately checked if it was true what Barra had said just now.

Hiisshh...Turns out it's true!

Naomi grimaces. He wanted to scream and hide in the ant hole so he knew that the red chili was still there. The flakes must be because of the rest of the meal sambel pecel lele earlier. As a result of the rush to pray, Naomi forgot the obligation to brush her teeth. As a result, still perched with the sweet red pearl on the sidelines of his left hunch. Aagggrrrrrhhh! Malunyaaa.......

Big pulak nyaaaaa chili....!!!

Ting...

A chat message came in. From the Body Guard Tamvan and Naomi immediately opened it.

"Why is the phone switched off?"

"Shame, lah. Anything, again cool chat even discuss chili in the teeth." reply chat Naomi. He grunted annoyedly.

"Why then? Just ordinary. I'm still talking to you through vicall."

"I don't want it anymore." Naomi retaliates increasingly fiercely.

"We're not dating. So what's the shame for? Yes, you have, rest. Make sure you clean it up when I call you tomorrow morning."

Naomi was glued to read the message. Instantly turning his eyes up, annoyed. What does that guy mean? It easily made her smile and easily humiliated. Naomi's body was thrown towards the bed. Really, he didn't want to discuss anything else on that phone tonight. Her body and soul are tired and need to be rested. About the chili in that tooth, let it go. Consider it a sleeping flower that Naomi doesn't have to remember.

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