1000 Season Chasing Stars

CHAPTER 49

“Laura, phone for you!” Maya screams at the kitchen.

It's still morning. The restaurant will soon open. Laura walked towards the restaurant dining room. “From whom?” Laura asked Maya.

“Says from Niko,” says Maya.

Laura's heart flinched once.*(“how does Niko know I work here?”)*

Begging Maya not to take the next call from the same person. Maya scrunched her forehead in confusion. “Why?” Ask.

“She's someone from my past who doesn't want me to remember back,” Laura said. “Please help me yes,mbak.”

After all, Laura did not understand why Niko called her. He thought the act of pretending not to know him was enough to make Niko not approach him anymore. Doesn't he have Erika? Why does he still have to bother her?

Maya looked at Laura's ferocity and nodded. “I'll say that you're busy.”

“Thanks, mbak.” Laura's back in the kitchen.

Maya picks up the phone and tells Niko that Laura is busy and unobtrusive. On the other end of the phone, Niko was a little disappointed. “Well then, I'll call again. Thank you.”

Niko looks at the Antonio Restaurant website from her computer. An Italian restaurant in the suburbs. It has been standing for over ten years. It is known as one of the Italian restaurants recommended by food critics. Niko looked at the photo gallery on the main site of the restaurant. His view falls on the picture of the restaurant kitchen. She imagined Laura working there and smiled.

In the afternoon, Niko called again. He was rejected back. This time, Laura came home.

The next day, Niko tried to call early. The answer remains the same. Laura's busy. Laura is home. Laura is not in the restaurant. Or Laura's in a meeting.

On the fourth day Niko comes to the conclusion Laura does not want to take a call from her. “Is Laura busy?” He was on the phone on the fifth day. He wanted to make sure again.

The voice on the other end of the phone sounded faint. “I don't want to lie anymore.” Said. “Sorry. But can you not call here again? Laura doesn't want to talk to you.”

Niko's guess is right. Laura won't talk to him. Laura wants to avoid it. “Good. Thank you for your attention all this time,” Niko said as she hung up.

Niko stared at the star ring on her desk.*(“if Laura does not want to see me, I will meet her”)* her determination.*(“ the waiting period is over. I can't wait any longer”)*.

Niko called David. Shortly after, David came to his office.

“You called me, Niko?” Ask. Niko nodded. “I need your help.” “Sure,” says David.

Niko smiled and explained what kind of help she needed.

Maya made sure everything was perfect. Table for two. Candlelight around the table. A red rose in the middle of the table. Today the restaurant got a private order. There was someone who rented the entire restaurant for dinner hours. Maya has often done the same thing. Several times the restaurant is rented for private events or for a proposal event.

Since the tenant booked for two, Maya concluded tonight there will be a proposal. His eyes glare.

“What do you think?” Laura asked as she entered the restaurant and found Maya smiling to herself.

“I thought about every marriage proposal that happened in this restaurant. It's romantic to have a man rent an entire restaurant and ask a woman to marry him. If only my husband was a romantic man.” Maya sighs.

Laura smile. She has been invited to dinner with Maya and her family. Roni, Maya's husband, a stockbroker. Although they have been married for a long time, they have not been blessed with children. That's why Maya already considers Laura as her daughter. After meeting Roni a few times, Laura knew the man was not a romantic man. But their gazes, the way they touched each other's hands, Laura saw a great love there.

“Suami mbak is not a romantic person,” commented Laura. “But he really loves mbak. If I want to, I can cook for mbak and Roni's mas tomorrow night. You don't have to rent a restaurant. Whenever you want, this restaurant will always be available for mbak.”

Maya smiles. “Thanks, Laura. You don't have to do it. But your proposal may as well.

I'll talk to Roni sometime.”

“Do you think the setting is perfect?” Ask Maya.

Laura saw Maya's work. “Yes. So perfect. I'm sure the woman won't be able to refuse the man's proposal. I have to go to the kitchen to prepare groceries.”

The next hour, Lauta was ready to take orders. Maya enters with a gloomy face. “What's up?” Laura asked confusedly.

“I think the man has been dumped. The woman did not come to the restaurant.” Maya sighs. “Basic poor man.”

Laura is sad. “Oh. It's sad once.”

Maya agreed. “But he keeps ordering food.”

“I'll cook as well as possible. I hope my cooking will entertain him. What's the order?” Ask Laura.

“Chicken spaghetti.”

“That's free?” Laura asked confusedly.

“Iya. I've also suggested another menu, but the guy just wants chicken spaghetti.”

“It's okay. I'll keep cooking good chicken spaghetti.” Half an hour later Maya returned to the kitchen.

“Is there a problem with the spaghetti?” Ask Laura.

“The man wants to meet the person who cooks his food.”

Laura took off her apron and stepped out of the kitchen. “OK. I'll see him.”

Laura pushed the kitchen door. His steps stopped when he saw the man sitting at the middle table. The man stood up and walked to the chair opposite him. He moved that chair. “Please sit,Laura,” said.

Laura looked at the pair of brown eyes that asked her to sit down. Niko. He's the one who rented Antonio's restaurant. Laura took a deep breath. Sooner or later he has to face Niko. Laura stepped forward and sat down on the chair.

Niko sat in front of him.

“Your chicken spaghetti taste is getting delicious,” comments Niko.

“Hiring the restaurant I work for feels like too much, doesn't it?” Laura asked a little annoyed.

Niko faced Laura calmly. “I tried to call you, but you never received it. I don't know your personal phone number. It's the only way I can meet you without interruption.” Laura remained silent.

“So, you're a pasta chef now.” Niko said again with a smile.

“And you've become a jewelry designer,” Laura replied.

“Thank you, Laura. Thank you for handing over my jewelry design to Julien. You've helped me pursue my dreams.”

“Is that why you wanted to talk to me? Then I accept your thanks,” stressed Laura.

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