Between Asa And Taste

A different maudi

In the pitch-black night, Riri looked out of the room. The sound of a medical device makes Riri goosebumps. It's just on its own. Mr. Aric has long been sleeping soundly due to the influence of drugs.

"I love you so much" said Riri slowly.

The water moistened Riri's cheeks as she recalled Rian who was far away there. Rian's shadow always managed to make him sick. He misses his time with Rian.

His hands started to shake touching his phone screen. He saw a collection of pictures in his cell phone gallery. Some photos of wedding dresses and beautiful decorations began to be removed one by one. Not without reason. He was upset when Rian had not contacted him all day.

"You're starting to forget me. I also have to start forgetting all my expectations that are too big" said Riri, rubbing her wet cheek.

Riri did not know that Rian was busy. Rian deliberately busied himself with work after getting tired of thinking about Riri. Rian deliberately did not contact the woman he loved so much. Making his heart slightly improve before returning to feel the pain when contacting Riri again.

Yes, indeed the pain will appear every time Rian contacts his favorite woman. Different from before. He will feel happy when talking or just chatting with Riri. Everything has changed. And Rian needs time to adapt to that change.

Mr. Felix ventured to contact Rian. He asked the news of his adopted son after Riri had previously complained to him. With a hoarse voice Rian answered the call.

"You sick?" ask Mr. Felix.

"No Pah. I just woke up" replied Rian.

"Are you okay?" ask Mr. Felix.

Rian assures Mr. Felix that no matter what happens, he will still be fine. He convinces his father not to think about anything.

Mr. Felix calmed down a bit as Rian sounded a little fine. From his tone, he made sure that Rian was not completely good. There is something different though Rian repeatedly reassures her about Rian's circumstances.

"Does Papa need to go there to be with you?" god Mr. Felix.

"I'm not Naura Pah" replied Rian.

Rian's answer certainly made Mr. Felix laugh. The language was immediately diverted. They were talking about Naura and Narendra. Both of them forget for a moment the real problem is happening.

Until the call ended, the two did not discuss the heartache that was being felt by Rian. Both try to assume that everything is okay. Even though it is an impossibility.

Rian went to the office today. This was the second day Rian had not informed Riri at all. The last time a message from Riri was not one that he did not reply to anymore. After that they lost contact until now.

"For the sir" said Manto who always greet Rian kindly when entering his room.

"Morning," Rian said as he threw a crisp smile.

Manto rubbed his chest when he saw that Rian was not like yesterday. He was happy to see the smile and spirit of Rian who began to be organized.

Apparently Sindi has managed to influence Rian to re-establish his spirit. Although not completely the Rian he knows, at least Rian is not like when he first got into trouble with Riri.

"Sir, we'll have a meeting with company X." Manto reminded Rian of his agenda today.

"Yes.I remember," Rian replied with a smile.

"Bu Maudi has called me he said they changed the meeting place" said Manto.

Rian who was gulping water until choking. He was shocked to hear the name Manto had just uttered.

"Mr is okay?" ask Manto.

"Who?" Rian asked back.

"Who?" Manto seemed confused by Rian's question.

"Who called you?" Rian again asked when he knew Manto did not understand the question.

"Oh, Mrs Maudi sir." Reply Manto.

"Who is he?" ask Rian.

"Assistant Mr. Ronald Pak" replied Manto.

"How's his face? Is he young?" ask Rian.

Manto did not answer. He was confused by Rian's question. Whatdoes thatmean? Is it that easy for Rian to find a replacement for Riri? He did not even care about the origin of the woman.

"Sir, how?" ask Rian again.

"Emm, that's Sir. Excuse me. What was it, sir?" tanya Manto reassured Rian's question again.

"What was Mr. Ronald's assistant's face? Is he young?" ask Rian again.

Manto nodded, but he still did not understand Rian's direction.

"Still young?" ask Rian to panic.

"Do you know him?" Manto asked back.

"It seems I do know the assistant," replied Rian limply.

Rian was upset when Riri started to move away why did the one who approached was Maudi? Even if he needs a runaway, it's not Riri. He does not want to get back in touch with Rian.

"Isn't that good sir?" ask Manto.

The frown on Manto's forehead signifies his misunderstanding of Rian's answer. But then again, Manto is not the one who is kepo. He just nodded and went back to his workplace. Letting Rian who was still massaging his head.

Rian repeatedly looked at his wrist. The more daylight, the more real the anxiety becomes. Manto is increasingly worried that this afternoon meeting will not go well.

"Sir" said Manto.

Rian raised his face.

"Is it okay?" ask Manto to make sure.

"good. I'm fine, sir." Rian immediately rubbed his face slowly.

Rian's smile forced to make Manto know that his boss is not good. As a good partner, Manto tried to find a way out to offer to go to meetings alone. Rian refused. Professionality is a strong reason to keep going even if you do not want the meeting.

All because of the good name of the company. The future of the company is at stake. Whatever happens, Rian must be prepared for all of this. Until Rian departs, Manto still sees the restless face very real.

Rian was seen repeatedly wiping his wet temple due to the brackets. Waiting is not what he likes. Especially when the person he was waiting for was his past. The past made him hate that person so much.

"Excuse me" said a woman carrying a file.

"Yes. Welcome," said Manto, bowing respectfully.

Seeing Manto shake hands, Rian stood up and shook hands with the woman. Although he did not know who the woman before him was, he was just trying to be nice.

"This is Mr. Rian." Manto introduces Rian to the woman.

"Rian," Rian said as he extended his hand.

"Maudi," said the woman.

Rian looked surprised when he heard the name. He forgot that the woman's hand was still in his.

"It's nice to meet you, sir." The woman tried to let go of her hand.

"Ah, yes. Sorry, sorry. Don't call Mister. Just call Rian," said Rian while misbehaving.

Rian's white face looked flushed. Manto knew that Rian was very nervous. But he did not understand what made Rian nervous. The beauty of that woman? Ah no. Many beautiful women try to get close to Rian, but Rian never looks that big.

If it was true that Maudi was his past, there was no way the woman would look so relaxed. I don't seem to know Rian at all.

"Oh, where's Mr Ronald?" ask Manto.

"Mr Ronald is going to the toilet for a while" Maudi replied.

Not long after, Mr. Ronald arrives. The meeting started immediately and went well. Once everything is done and okay, they disperse. Rian and Manto shake hands with Maudi again. This time Rian was already not as stiff as before the meeting.

The change was not because of the meeting, but because of a woman named Maudi. This time Manto could not help his curiosity. He asked about Maudi's relationship and Rian's change of attitude.

Not the answer he received, it was the laughter that Manto got. Manto was increasingly clueless with Rian's attitude. Had Rian not been his superior, maybe now Manto will stick the back of his hand on Rian's forehead.

"What's my question funny, sir?" ask Manto.

"No, no. I'm just ashamed of myself" Rian replied, laughing.

"I don't understand sir" said Manto, who was still staring at Rian in confusion.

"I think Mr. Ronald's assistant is my ex-Maudi. Apparently not. Mr. Ronald's assistant is a different Maudi" Rian replied as he rubbed his face.

Every time Rian remembered the incident, he became ashamed of himself. Manto shook his head. He was not completely confused by Rian's attitude.

Is Maudi's name just a former father?

Actually, Manto also wanted to laugh with satisfaction when he heard Rian's answer. But he realized that Rian was his superior. After all, Manto had to keep Rian feeling.

This story is the secret of both of them. Because just before returning home, Rian made sure that no one would know about the misunderstanding except the two of them.

After returning home, Manto could only laugh when he remembered Rian's unclear tension. It was still clearly fidgeting Rian since morning. Until before getting acquainted with Maudi, sweat still pouring profusely at Rian temple.

"The boss has a very strange. Handsome face, financially established, but still feel heartbreak and gerogi when meeting ex. If I'm Mr. Rian, just show me which one." Manto muttered softly as he looked at his face in front of the mirror.

"What's the pah?" ask Manto's wife.

Manto was shocked when he realized the presence of his wife. His words are just a joke. But his wife's anger is not play. He swore and explained many times about his words.

Manto patted his forehead while his wife was still angry even though he had explained many times. The door slings convinced Manto that his wife's anger was serious.

All because of you, Mr. Rian.

There were regrets when he said a no-no. Manto never even once thought of his wife. His words only because it had been days to see the anxiety of Rian yanh he thought was very unnecessary.

"Ma, it's dong. Papa kan hamya just kidding. Papa again discussed Papa's boss in the office," persuaded Manto.

"And if Papa can be like Papa's boss, Papa wants to due Mama right?" ask Manto's wife to be upset.

Manto took a deep breath as he faced this difficult situation.