
The Naya POV
"By... I'm shooting around here, just met Andrian in front. He said you were here too."
I was stunned to look at the beautiful woman who was struggling spoiled in the arms of Bang Kei. By? Baby or hubby?
I felt familiar with his face. The elegant, slightly pressbody look reminds me of some new customers of La Cantique Boutique who are Jakarta socialites.
"I'm Nadia, Mom. His wife is this handsome man."
Whats? She ..? What a coincident!
I immediately stepped towards the beautiful woman while continuing to set my heart. My chest suddenly felt sore. My heart beats faster.
I'm strong! I can definitely!
"Include mom, I ..."
"Kanaya Khairunnis. Designer 'Sweet Lily in Late Spring' is also the owner of the famous La Cantique Boutique right?"
Her sweet smile was beautiful while welcoming my hand. Beautiful, graceful. Those two words were enough to describe the figure in front of me.
"I love your plans and always look forward to every new release."
It was a surprise when he said he really liked the design launched by La Cantique Boutique.
He seems like a friendly and easy going person. Evidently when I called her 'mother', she immediately refused even asking me to call her with the call 'membak' only.
I don't know why I feel so happy. It's like having an older sister that never existed. Eh?
If it's a brother? Don't ask. I have two people who are chatty and possessive of asking for mercy. Bang Ken and Bang Kei.
Bang Kei's? Oops, he's almost forgotten.
He must not realize that from then on I actually still occasionally pay attention to him with the corner of my eye.
It was seen that Bang Kei had knitted his brows several times. Sometimes he looks at each other with his assistant, Andrian.
Their oral words did not speak to each other, but from his behavior I was quite sure that they were confused to pay attention to the interaction of the two of us, me and Nadia.
Why why anyway? What's on their minds? They thought that Nadia and I would be like AbG Labile, right? No way!
For me, I don't have a 'problem' with a Nadia Jefferson.
I'm not sure if Nadia knows me except just as Kanaya Khairunnisa, a designer and owner of La Cantique Boutique.
Honestly, for now I just want him to recognize me from my professional work as a designer or teacher at a college.
I also don't want to be hypocritical by stating that I'm okay.
Nah! I'm not doing well! The second by second I passed here were thrilling moments. Time seems to slow down and even stop.
I'm just learning back to persuade the heart to remain compound with logic.
Several times I took a longer breath, it felt like this room was not enough to accommodate the seven of us. I need more oxygen.
"Oh, yeah meet here. I'm asking you to design our wedding anniversary outfit for the next four months. Aren't you, By?"
One second ... two seconds .. three seconds ...
Now my eyes are straight on Bang Kei. Waiting for the answer is like being caught in a situation passing second by second a time bomb ready to explode.
"Okay, it's up to you!"
Duarr!
...***...
At 14.05 WIB
It looks like it's going to be a tiring day. Tired of heart, physically tired. A day will be a living witness of Korean movies romance drama of lovebirds.
After a stifling lunch with a doorprize can project designing an outfit for their 3rd wedding anniversary, four months away, the lovebirds romance parade resumes.
Before the CEO responded, Nadia responded enthusiastically that they would be happy to review the location. It looks like Bang Kei pulled Nadia's delicate hand away from everyone.
I can't catch exactly what they're talking about. Only seen a few times mbak Nadia clasped the hands of bang Kei and brought him to touch his cheek. Like trying to convince something.
Some time lapse lovebirds back closer. Nadia's face seemed to tell me that she would be joining this group.
Okay, Nay... Prepare yourself!
Along the way to parking lot alone lovebirds this does not stop showing affection. I saw the two of them linking their fingers, with the occasional bang Kei stroking the head gently against Nadia.
Oh, so this is why he forced me to follow him to the restaurant? Threatening to unilaterally dismiss his company's CSR program? His alibi is lunch, it turns out he is ...
What do people want, anyway?
"Mother, am I riding in your car?"
"Mother's car was taken with the twins, they had already gone to the location. Mommy was here also hitchhiking Mr. Arnold. Where is your car?"
"The car broke down just now right near the hall, Mother. So, he was riding in my car." Brother Kei first replied before I opened my voice.
A strike? Iisshh... My car is not as expensive and luxurious as his car, but that does not mean my car is like a rusty old iron that breaks down in any place huh...
My fingers are fused together to form a fist. Fuck up! He forced me to leave my car in the hall parking lot and pulled me to get into his car an hour and a half ago.
At first glance I looked at him before following Mother Nilam riding in Mr. Arnold's car. I saw her smile like she was laughing at me before opening the door for Nadia. I immediately threw away my sight.
...***...
The streets of Jakarta were jammed, causing us to arrive at the workshop location almost 4 p.m. I, mother Nilam and mother Tika went directly to the musholla first to perform Ashar prayers.
Some friends from Yayasan Cahaya Ummah brought a group from Noghoghi Holding to go around reviewing workshop activities.
The day has been shown at 6 pm when the workshop for today is completed. The online taxi I ordered just a moment ago is already docked in the parking lot.
I had just held the handle of the taxi door and was about to set foot to enter, when a large hand closed the door and bowed in front of me.
"Sorry, Mum. I was ordered by Mr. Kei to deliver and make sure Puan safely gets home."
Huhah! I snorted in annoyance.
"Thank you, Mr. Andrian. Please tell your big boss that I can go home by myself. Anyway, I have to pick up my car first at ..."
"Mobil Puan has been delivered to the house since last afternoon. Sorry, cut off Mrs's words." He turned back to his body.
I took a long breath. View around the parking lot. Where is the breng**** that is?
Astarghfirullahazim aposchland. I patted my own mouth.
"Pak Kei has gone home first with Ms. Na..."
"Yes, I know. He's coming home with his wife, right?"
I deliberately cut his words by emphasizing his wife's words. I don't know why I felt something stabbing my heart while reciting that sentence. Bemoan.
"Once again, please tell her, I can go home by myself! Eit, wait a minute. Don't move!"
I pointed my index finger when I saw Andrian coming back to block me.
"It's still alive, right?"
"Mr..sud, Mum?"
"Yes, if you still want to live, watch out. No, there is a car that wants to pass," I said pointing to a car that will also come out of the parking area.
Then with a quick movement, I opened and closed the taxi door again.
"Bye... Take care, bang Andrian... Uh, you can call 'Abang', right?"
I saw him nod, but a second later shook his head in a repetitive motion. Baffled. H.ha.ha..
To be continued