
It was a hot day, but it was hot in my heart. Can koq? Yeah, how not? In the corner of my cafe, that's where the man sat with a woman. Every now and then I glanced at him from the corner of the eye, poised by what they whispered in that corner. And if I'd noticed, I don't think it was just me, but every visitor to this cafe - until brother ojol who came to take orders - must have looked at him in envy, too.
His name is Maxwell Panacakra. The figure of a man whose physique is a duplicate of the character Thor, complete with a shadow of a beard that decorate the jaw. The gentleman's gentleness rivaled that of Bruce Banner-before he turned into the Hulk-makes me involuntarily exhale heavily.
How do I know all that? Hm. .. I was her lover, long ago, before my foolish actions ruined our relationship.
I just broke up with him last week, no dramatic fuss like in soap operas, when Max said that he was jealous of my stupid actions, I challenged him to break up. And damn, Max accepted it. Though I wish Max would, at the very least, beg me to still love him. A little tear pooled perhaps, or something that expressed his deepest feelings. But no, Max just said, "Well, if that's what you want."
Max went after him and did not return. No message notification. No phone, even if it's just for pleasantries. There's nothing. It was as if our five-year relationship had never existed. Honestly, I'm disappointed. I thought for a long time, until my head hurt and I fell asleep. When I woke up, I felt even more guilty.
It was my stupid act and I should have apologized. However, as the second of three children who were all female, my nature could be classified as harsh. Hardly ever, I apologize for the mistakes I made, but that doesn't mean I consider everything a breeze then. The slightest mistake, I noted in the brain so that I would not repeat it again. But this time, I really can't repeat it anymore, because our relationship is really over!
I took a deep breath to expel those bad memories, but not to mention I exhaled them, the man's voice airs out, "Yu, can you ask for a menu?"
Pretending not to hear, I turned around and met Leonhart, my barist. Both of his thick eyebrows shot up, while a faint smile was on its back at the corner of his tempting lips. If it wasn't for him, I would still be with Max, I swear in my heart. Again I would say that it was not Leonhart's fault, it was all my fault for letting that happen. I should be stoned by the fire of hell for acting more foolish than a donkey.
"Go over there. What did you say first? Customer is number one" he whispered in a low voice. I gave her a cynical smile before pulling the rough two pieces of menu from its place and moving to the table in the corner of the room.
While walking, I noticed my servant girl was delivering orders at the table next to Max. Actually, the man called enough and the servant girl would be approaching soon. So, what did Max call me for? Moreover, he just called by name and managed to make everyone in the cafe turn their heads towards me. Tell me, what does he mean to do that? Does Max intend to introduce me to the woman sitting opposite him? Hmh!
There's something else I want to ask her - if I have the guts of a piece of stuff - why does she come here every day? I can understand the location of his ten-story office across from my cafe, but for God's sake! There was another cafe lined up on my left-right, and she had to choose breakfast and lunch - not to mention coffee break-in my cafe? Oho! Just be right.
Going deeper, I think he wants to make me die standing with different women every day. Max seemed to want to show me what I had missed, that I was never grateful to be his girlfriend. If he wants me to be sorry, to be honest, I'm really sorry. Hhc ....
"Please," I said, putting each menu in front of them.
"What do you want to order, Rose?" max asked gently to the woman opposite him. A beautiful name, as beautiful as the person. The red lipstick polish on the tiny lips was beautifully curved, while the oriental face with the addition of false eyelashes looked at Max with a faint look.
Obviously the woman was younger than me, sexier, and classier. Quick, Max easily says bye! I shook off the insecurities that told me to run out of the cafe, go home to my apartment, and lament the fate there.
"Matcha latte, please," Rose answered breaking my daydream.
"Excellent up! And, I'm as usual." Max's smile grew very beautiful, like the smile of a lawyer on his five billion rupiah client.
I relayed an order for table 17 to Leonhart, then returned to my position behind the cashier facing the entrance. The buzzing of the coffee maker and the fragrant aroma of Max's ordered coffee made me smile faded. Usually, I make her order.
"You jealous?" leonhart asked from my back a moment later.
"Payment with OVO or Go-pay is twenty percent cashback, sister." I heeded Leonhart's questions and concentrated on the customers who would pay. The sound of scanning barcodes and printers that automatically work after payment successfully amuses me enough. "Thank you and look forward to coming again."
"You jealous?" ask again, closer to my ears.
I turned my body to face him. "Can we talk after the guy isn't around? Or maybe we should just talk to Max so he can hear the answer, too" I exasperated Leonhart.
"What answer?"
Oh, myGod! What's Max doing in front of the counter? I hope he didn't hear the whole question and answer just now. "That's okay. Laura, please help me carry the tray."
"No need, if you don't intend to help me." Max stared intently before he returned to the seat while carrying the tray containing his order.
Eh? What the hell does that mean? Does he also expect me to bring the tray to his seat? I snorted while staring at his back cynically. Would I be that low? Hey, sir, I'm the owner of the cafe. I could've kicked you out of here, right now. But again I asked, why did I not do that a week ago when I broke up with him?
Oh .. I don't understand myself.
Shortly after, Max and Rose exit after paying for their order. I was still staring at Max's back when he crossed the street with Rose's hand tied at the elbow of his suit.
"You're breathing again. You know, there's a saying that taking a deep breath and taking a deep breath shortens a person's life. I'm afraid you're not gonna die long."
"What do you care?"
"You haven't left this store to me yet." Leonhart laughed, behind her Laura also giggled amusedly. "And you haven't answered me, are you jealous?"
"Yes, I'm jealous. Satisfied?" Fucking barista!