Behind the Rain and Memories

51. It's time

Being in the crowd does not necessarily make Max's heart happy, his body tries to dissolve in the euphoria of his nephew's birthday party. But no matter how hard he tried he could not blend in completely. The reason that made him endure was only the spoiled mannerisms Moza always wanted to be around.

Moza managed to lower Max's ego, who did not fall in love with the toddler, the sound of slurred and chubby cheeks make anyone feel anxious.

Throughout the event until all the procession is complete, not once did Moza release Max, maybe because his longing for Max far makes him reluctant to be carried by someone other than the handsome man. Inevitably Max must be between the two parents of the boy, accompanying in every moment.

Moza is actually very close to daddy once he calls Orion. I don't know why today Orion lost favor with his sister. And due to exhaustion, Moza ended up falling asleep.

"I'm sorry Moza was so troublesome, "Gladys said unkindly as Orion took over the sling from Max.

Max shook his head "It doesn't matter, I'm his uncle, "Max replied coldly. The smile that had puffed up during the snacking Moza lost changing flat face without expression.

"I think you should try this food, so that sometimes your mood improves, "talked Adrian joking.

Max glanced at Adrian who was eating a serving of rice field. Looks tantalizing from his voracious way of eating. Just this time Max saw Adrian like a starving man.

Max is intolerant of rice. If not, Max will definitely try because of drooling.

" Don't tease Dri, a grain of rice will make him KO, " said Hardi nimbrung.

" Well, it's a pity then, just hold your hunger all night, there's no western food here, "chuckle Adrian in between the feed.

Widyawati who just joined after hosting her friends softened her son's best friend's head.

" Who said no, mommy always put mommy's favorite son first, "Widyawati stroked Max's head with great affection.

"And this is a special dish for a special figure, " said someone who came to their table carrying a plate containing a full portion of meat steak and put it in front of Max.

The blonde figure was none other than Tiara. With a sweet smile Tiara took a sitting position next to Max.

It's common knowledge that Tiara is back to Max, reportedly she separated from her husband and returned to Indonesia. Hearing Max was still alone, he was vigorously seeking attention. Approaching Max's family by taking his daughter as bait. Max's family loves kids.

" Reeka where's ra? "asked Widyawati to ask the whereabouts of Tiara's daughter, as soon as the woman only came with her two children. Not bringing a nanny.

" Reika was whining to go home tan, then I called to pick her up here, now at home tan, "

Widyawati nodded in understanding. Reika is the same age as Moza so it is natural that children of that age are easily bored.

"Om same auntie wants a steak too, let me get you guys, "

" No, Om tried it, "reject Hardi

" Yes aunty is also still full, "

"Well on gathering here!" Adinda approached, casually taking a slice of potato from Max's plate and then chocolating it in a thick sauce.

"Hmmm I swear mom, today's menu is all delicious, main course, snack and dessert so yummy, " said Adinda dyed the rest of the sauce melted in the day.

" Yes mommy is also suprise, catering her recommendation Lisa, "

" Loh instead of this cook mom hotel cuisine, "ask Orion reappeared after driving Moza to the room while carrying a plate of snacks and dessert he had spent two dishes main course earlier.

" No, outside catering but do not think that the results are very satisfactory, so mommy wants to meet with the owner, "

Hearing everyone's praise about the food, Max grew even more excited. He hasn't even eaten anything since. He tasted the food Tiara brought him.

Slowly but surely Max enjoyed, piece by piece the meat steak moved until the ludes were not left. There was a different expression when Max was eating. Everyone there was busy watching Max like he was waiting for the judging. Not until there Max took a piece of corn parchment from Orion's plate, not enough he took again, regardless of the protests from Orion who was not part.

"If you like let me get you some more," Tiara offered, the woman kept moving despite not getting an answer.

" I think we should really thank the owner of the catering, the cuisine is amazing, mommy can call the guy here?"

In his heart Max believed one thing, only he did not want to rashly conclude fear of disappointment. It could have been a coincidence. All possibilities must be tried, right?.

" Why Max, just tell mommy if you want to order food like this, "

"Its not about the food, there's something else I have to make sure of, "let Max cause a lot of question marks. No exception Bryan who sat next to the table. Could Max be thinking the same thing as he was thinking.

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Audrey sighed as the figure that greeted her earlier was Lisa. He also reasoned tired and needed a moment of refreshment. Lisa understood and did not ask again, Lisa came to the kitchen to meet the head chef to discuss work issues. He left as soon as his business was done.

Audrey stared at the cell phone, almost three hours into the pantry room in the kitchen and during that time she kept in touch with Teguh, her employee who served in the ballroom. Audrey is grateful that everything went well. Almost all the guests praised their cooking. This made Audrey relieved. According to Teguh, the show is almost over. There were a few guests and the host who was still there.

Luckily the event they handle is a children's birthday event where the time is not too long. Had a formal event like a wedding and others, maybe Audrey will hide even longer.

" Sawat! Max starts to get suspicious and he asks his mom to call the caterer, "said Tasya suddenly nongol at the pantry door. Audrey rubbed the chest of the omen surprised by the presence of the girl.

" How do you know that brother's here? " Audrey asked.

" I asked the employee, it's important now that you have to get out of here, before Max finds you" Tasya said.

Tasya was still there, during the event he sat with Gladys' mother, as soon as he was about to accompany Gladys' mother farewell, he heard Max talk with his mother.

Audrey rushes to tidy up the bag, she follows Tasya's advice. Let Teguh who cleared all the work, he will give an additional salary bonus to young people who study in the field of catering later.

Just getting out of the kitchen, Audrey runs into Lisa.

" It just so happens that Widya's mom wants to meet you, let me introduce you, "get Lisa.

" Maybe next time Lis, I have to go home, My children are fussy at home for too long in stay, Mom is overwhelmed, "Audrey is trying to reason.

" Oo come on, he just wanted to say thank you for all the dishes you make top markotop, I'm happy to hear it, I'm sure after this, your catering will be growing, "Lisa takes Audrey to the ballroom .

Tasya who was behind them could only sigh heavily. Maybe it's time Max found Alina.

Audrey is resigned, when they enter the room, all eyes are on her accompanied by surprise when Lisa introduces Audrey as the owner of catering. Max smiled triumphantly. His guess did not miss. He codes Adrian to stop the music. Adrian did his job immediately. Suddenly the room became quiet. Lisa is still on duty.

" Well, mommy now understands, right? " said Max standing up and then stepping closer to Audrey with both hands in his pants pocket.

Widyawati stared at the downcast Audrey. He was confused as to how Max could guess.

" All the food you tried earlier, I really understand the taste. Steak, snack, dessert except rice paddocks of course. Alina always brings me, "

Max was silent for a moment, "The type of food can be the same, but the way to make it depends on each person and that is what gives it its characteristic. Alina had already instilled her cooking taste on my tongue, imprinted until now, "Max continued with great emphasis on looking at the restless Audrey.

" This is all my cooking, Alina is my sister, of course we have something in common, "Audrey defends herself.

Max smiled cynically, "Endical twins alone still have differences,"

" Why do you insist so much, Alina isn't here, don't you understand. I've explained it over and over again, until whenever I won't tell you! " attack Audrey won't lose.

Max shook his head. His emotions began to melt.

" Why are you so stubborn, I'm not a criminal about to hurt, I just want my love, my life, my breath back, that's all, how are you .. aarrgh" Max rubbed his face rough. He's out of words.

Widyawati approached Max, rubbing the man's arm asking him to be patient. Audrey can't bear it, she can see how much Max loves her sister. But he also did not want to betray Alina.

" I'm sorry Max, I'm sorry.." Audrey was about to walk away. Long - long here he can be carried away by emotions.

" Wait! "

Audrey stopped the move. Bryan walked towards her.

" At least tell me how Alina is doing now sister?Is he healed?" pinta Bryan's

expectantly.

Audrey looked hard at Bryan.

 "What do you care about my sister, take care of your wife and children, "

" I deserve to know, after all, I am..... " Bryan hangs up the sentence and looks at the fisherman on Adinda. The one who was stared at also felt uncomfortable.

" Why not continue, would you say that you were a fiancee who faked death to marry another woman, right? " audrey's fad keeps Bryan out of touch.

" If it wasn't for you, Alina wouldn't have had to face all the bitterness of losing, if it wasn't for you Alina wouldn't have had that fateful day if it wasn't for you, my sister wouldn't have ..."

" Sister... !!"

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