Lahat ng Kabanata ng In the Name of the Sacred Tree: Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

FROM afar, I saw the traffic light turn red. I stopped the car behind a pickup, which was carrying many turbaned passengers. They seemed to be in a choir in Arabic, which I did not know what it means. The sound of tambourines blared over the traffic noise.After driving for a while, we entered Ahmed Jonnah Street. From afar, I could see the Emerald Exhibition and Convention Center building illuminated by spotlights aimed at the sky. Dozens of cars seemed queued up to get into the parking lot.For your information, Emerald Building was one of the most magnificent buildings in Surabaya. This building was usually used for big events, such as political party congresses, automotive fairs, and job fairs.The Emerald Building was also commonly used by wealthy people to hold receptions because of its super spacious ballroom and modern design. The facilities and technology were not inferior to the Wall Street building in the United States. Amelia said that. I never set m

I entered the four-man line lazily. Kacey took the initiative to take selfies for the four of us. We started posing according to the width of the camera screen.Not long after, a cellphone camera shutter sound was heard. Kacey then looked at the photos and admired them. At that time, there was a voice whispering in my ear."Is she your new girlfriend?" whispered Donnie to me."Don't start gossiping," I replied."Then, where is the one who wears a hijab?" asked Jameela in a whisper."Don't start gossiping," I repeated.Just as I was about to express my concern about Donnie's hate speech case, Kacey suddenly turned around and asked to leave. I then gave up that intention. Kacey and I then thanked Donnie and Jameela.Kacey turned around and started walking in front of me. At that time, Donnie pushed my ass until my Mickey almost touched Kacey's butt. Good thing I had Gianglugi Buffon's world-class reflex, so I could avoid the collision.

"JOHN!" called Shu Alex. "Get me a chair, bring it here!"The one who was summoned is obedient.When he got up from where he was sitting, I could see that John was tall and sturdy. Dressed in a black suit, he looks like Shu Alex's personal bodyguard.His short hair was neat, framing her oval face. With glasses, there was charisma as well as intelligence that radiates. I estimated he is the same age as Koh Vincent, Shu Benjamin's eldest son.John grinned, adjusted his coat collar, then obeyed his father's orders."That's the eldest son of Shu Alex," whispered Amelia to my ear.When Amelia whispered, I could smell the mint scent. I felt like I wanted to slide my cheek to meet her tiny lips.But, I wondered what my grandfather had done so that his grandson could receive the honor.By John, the chair he took was then placed opposite Shu Alex's chair. He then whispered to each other with his father. While waiting to be invited to ta

SUDDENLY, there was a crowd happen at the main door of the Emerald Building ballroom. Soon after that, there was a commotion. Dozens of Javanese dressed in batik clothes and cloth pants came in droves. There was a sinister aura enveloping this horde. Among them was a charismatic old man. He was like a Javanese with brown color skin but had narrow eyes.The figure of Javanese-Chinese crossbreed with smooth hair combed back then hugged Alex Limantoro warmly. It was as if they were throwing compliments to each other and then sitting next to each other. Cabernet Sauvignon poured into the glass. While laughing at each other, they toasted and then drank. They seemed very close.They continued a conversation, but I could not hear clearly from where I was standing with Kacey. But who was the old man of Javanese-Chinese crossbreed?"Who is he?" asked Kacey."I have no idea?" I answered her."That's Uncle Brody," said Amelia, who suddenly stood behind me.

“KNOCK! Knock!”There was a knock on the door. I woke up. Who was interfering with my rest time? In fact, after all that happened last night, especially with Amelia, I still wanted to sleep a little longer. She consumed my strength.“Lang! Big K looking for you,” shouted Jenny from behind my door."What?" I'm half-conscious. "Big K, why?""Come out!" Jenny ordered.I then stretched my muscles and lazily reached for the cellphone. Since last night, Amelia, Julia, Aisha, and Kacey, took a turn to make me feels unpleasant. As I recalled, after having an incredible night with Amelia, I remember parking the car in the garage at 3:37 A.M.So, what time was it then? My cell phone screen reads 9:00 A.M. What? It was only nine in the morning, apparently. I thought it was eleven o'clock or even twelve o'clock. So, I fell asleep for about five hours.Even so, I did not feel dizzy, even though I was a little tired.