Not the First
Who's Aldy?

Since opening a laundry business, Mother has increasingly been shopping for detergents and fragrances for the sake of her business.

Before meeting a cheap agent, you have moved from one store to another several times to shop.

The hope shop that became the last choice for Mother to subscribe is a store owned by Koh Liong Chinese citizens who have long settled in Sumatra.

In fact, he first set foot on the earth of Sumatra than our family. This shop sells cosmetics and toiletries. Includes detergents and fragrances specific to the laundry business.

This store has several branches in every traditional market and mall in this city. From hope 1 to hope 7. Hope shop 7 is managed by their fifth child, named Aldy. The store that you choose as a regular subscription shopping business needs.

"In this store service is more friendly. The owner is young and very friendly" said the mother.

"Make loyal customers, he often gives bonuses. Not much, but often. The more we spend, the more bonuses are given. Not to mention the gifts ahead of Lebaran. That's pretty good," explained the mother again

Aldy has been given the confidence to manage one of his business branches since he finished his business studies in Jakarta.

This 28-year-old man is very friendly and always provides the best service to buyers who shop at his store. No wonder the 7th branch is more crowded than other shops.

I've known Aldy since he shopped at this store about two years ago. Rey knows exactly because she is often asked by her mother to shop if she has other business.

According to the mother, because Aldy often gives discounts and bonuses if the mother shops in a large enough nominal in a month, he will give a bonus. Mom was happy because of that.

At that time, the first time Rey invited Mom to this store. Mother was seen chatting with the young man who was fat, not so high with a slightly protruding stomach.

It looks like the man who wears glasses thick enough to note something then his employees pack the mother's groceries in a sizable plastic. Before long, my mother called me to them.

"Know Koh, this is my son. Tomorrow if I don't get here he'll take his groceries" said the mother when introducing Rey at the time.

"Eh, her son is already a girl huh, Mom. His mother still looks so young" Koh Aldy said

"Any can do it. This is my second child. Already in 2nd grade High School, her brother has finished High School this year,"

"Oh, yeah!" Said Aldy again while showing a disbelieving mimic.

Mother is a very young woman. Although he is 48 years old, he looks younger and fresher. He is very good at taking care of himself and maintaining his appearance.

Since then, every mom shopping in the hope store, I often convey Aldy's message to me.

"Rey, there's a greeting from Aldy. It seems he's interested in you,"

I didn't respond to mother's words. But I'm pretty good at strategizing so I can meet up with Aldy.

He often gave me the task to replace him shopping even though I had nothing to do. I was usually asked to stop by the store after school. Almost every week I do that.

Maybe because it is late afternoon and the position of this store is in the traditional market so when the clock is so quiet visitors have begun. The store is usually closed at five, if I stop by there usually at three has arrived on the spot.

There is nothing I do except talk about each other. When she came home, she would usually bring me some hands that added to my burden because my mother's groceries were heavy enough if I stood with my thin hands.

"There's an apple for Mom. Titip yes! There was something selling in front of the store" Aldy said, handing over five fresh red apples wrapped in black plastic bags.

"Your mom said you like red apples, so I'll take you as soon as the merchant offers to sell them here" he said. This time he looked at me.

I'm getting confused. Mebgggaruk-garuk my head that does not itch at all times

"When do I like apples?" my word

But I accepted that deposit. "Aldy said it was for Mom, not for me,"

That's how it is from time to time. Until after all this time we met often, he had already started to dare to ask me to wait for him upstairs. He will catch up with me a few moments later.

It was just the two of us in the room. Sometimes just watching tv and chatting in no direction. Sometimes he also asked me to accompany him to complete the sales report.

More and more often, he began to dare to hold my hand as we sat together and occasionally smelled the scent of my hair that I always let unravel and pinch my cheek when there were words that I said made him laugh.

I don't like this situation any more. I often refuse mother's requests if I have to stop by this store. The longer I've been scared of Aldy's behavior. I often thought he would be brave enough to do more if Mom kept pushing me to come to that place.

Aldy's not the kind of guy I'd like to be. His over-confident attitude and his age of 10 years adrift with me gave me goosebumps if there was one by his side.

I could freeze if his hands were clutching my hands tightly and asking me to lay my head on his shoulder or take me in his arms whenever we had a chance alone on the second floor. Sitting on a long sofa where he used to rest.

"I'm so happy this way. A tired day serves buyers when there is a nice afternoon," said Aldy.

"Come here. Your smile can make tired that envelop my body disappear instantly," he added.

I am really scared. But I don't care about my fear. Moreover, Aldy is increasingly loyal to mother.

Even mothers are allowed to take the necessary items and can pay for them at any time if you have money. Wind heaven for mothers to find this facility and facilities.

"Take it first if you don't have any money. It can be paid anytime, really. Don't bother,"

This opportunity was immediately captured by the mother. If he does not have the capital to buy equipment that has been used up, you no longer need to borrow money to neighbors or mobile cooperatives. He's just gonna take notes and Rey's gonna take it to Aldy.

***Aldy People Illustration***