Canticles

52. Almost Cheated

Ipung and Riki's screams force Gama back into the workshop. It was then that Gama saw Ipung and Riki standing up while staring at the woman in front of him. Apparently the woman had just regained consciousness. She is seen leaning against the car while dipping her hair with her fingers exactly as Miss K did.

" Why yell, ngagetin aja...?!" ask Gama.

" He's also against us Boss. Time stands in front of us while covering his face with his long hair. Kirain Mbak Kun, that's why we shouted earlier..," said Ipung quickly.

Gama looked resentfully at the woman while Harvey seemed to laugh amusedly.

" You take care of it, I go to the mosque first, " said Gama as he stepped out of the workshop.

Ipung and Riki looked at each other in annoyance. Since then they felt that woman was only going to cause trouble. And it's proven now. The woman was rummaging indistinctly while continuing to nibble her hair.

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Gama had just stepped out of the mosque when Harvey's car passed in front of him.

" First Bang Gama, thank you...!" greet Harvey as he waved his hand.

" The Same Sir. Be careful on the road...!" said Gama while waving his hand back.

" Siaapp...!" harvey made Gama smile.

Then Gama walked leisurely towards the workshop. Upon arriving at the workshop he sees Ipung and Riki arguing with the woman. Apparently the woman was still staying there and forced to spend the night in the workshop for fear of returning home.

" It's not an inn here. Just find somewhere else and don't try to cause any trouble...!" riki said loudly.

" I'll pay Mas. I also know myself..," said the woman with a voice-dyeing.

" Pay what. Not that Lo said that Lo was afraid to go home because of being chased by loan sharks...?" ask Ipung cynically.

" I pay for this, ." said the woman, writhing her body and revealing her clothes to make Ipung and Riki gawk.

Seeing that Gama entered and immediately rebuked the woman.

" If you want to sell yourself, this is not the place where you are. We are not men who have no religion who can do that without halal ties. Especially as low a woman like you...!" gama said loudly to the surprise of Ipung, Riki and the woman.

" Don't interfere. You're just a lowly employee here. As long as you know, Boss Lo is often playing with me. If you don't believe me try to call him here.", said the woman as she looked at Gama with a mocking look.

For the woman, Gama's appearance did not reflect a Boss let alone the owner of a fairly large workshop. At that time Gama appeared simple with a koko shirt and sarong complete with white songko on his head. The woman mistook Gama for cleaning service in the workshop.

" But he's the boss and owner of this place...!" said Ipung to make the woman surprised and die of lice.

" Him?, isn't it possible..," the woman murmured wrongly.

" Yes, he said he knew our Boss. When the person is there, it pretends to be amnesia..," Riki said while sneering.

" I can't believe it...!" tell the woman out loud.

" Don't have much to say, Pung, Rik. Get him out of this place now. Keep washing the floor and all objects that have been touched the same as he uses anti-germ detergent. Now...!" gama said annoyed.

" Ready Boss. Come on Ma'am, get out of this place now...!" take Ipung while pulling the woman's hand out of the workshop.

" What are you doing here...?!" ask some men while staring at Ipung and the woman.

Ipung also released his hand checks while staring at Riki. While the woman started acting, she cried as if she had just been molested. He also made up the story and said that he was not paid after giving service to Gama and two employees. Some residents feel pity again some just watch without expression.

Gama came out to meet the residents and showed CCTV camera footage connected to his cellphone. The residents also seemed to nod and disperse one by one.

" Push Mas. It could be unlucky where we are if a lac*r woman comes like her..," said one man, staring cynically at the woman.

The woman was shocked when she realized the citizens were not fooled by her actions. Moreover, a moment later two security shophouse people came to secure it. The woman scolded and screamed as she was forced out of the workshop.

" What a shame to slander people using that look of yours. Everyone knows that you are cheating !. So now get out of here or we call the police...!" threaten security while pulling the woman's hand.

With a crimson face holding in shame, the woman left the place. Especially before the neighbor shophouse Gama had perpetuated his face with a cellphone camera to serve as a reminder. They hope that the woman does not dare to appear again to disturb Gama or other business owners.

" Why don't you call us Daritadi Mas...?" ask the security.

" At first we were intent on helping but it turned out to be almost a victim of fraud..," said Gama, shaking his head.

" Beautiful looks deceive ya Mas. So be careful with beautiful girls. It could look pretty but his heart is not good" said the security.

Gama gasped at the security speech. He glanced at his watch and was surprised to see the clock as it showed at half-eleven p.m. Apparently the presence of the woman has taken Gama and his two employees time. Fortunately everyone including the shopper was not affected by the incident.

" I'm sorry I came home, sir. Pung, Rik, please close the workshop yes...!" said Gama loudly then rushed into the car and start the car.

" Any ready, boss...!" sahut Ipung and Riki together.

Shortly thereafter Gama drove his car at high speed to Sentosa Hospital to pick up Lilian as promised to Ramon.

Gama arrived at the Sentosa Hospital parking lot ten minutes later. He rushed down and quickly stepped into the loby where Lilian was waiting while sleepy.

" I'm sorry I'm late Brother." said Gama while sitting next to Lilian.

Lilian did not answer and just stared at Gama from head to toe. Gama followed Lilian's gaze and was surprised to realize she was still wearing a sarong and a cocoa shirt.

" Why is my eating rich so, shame is the same path I...?" asked Gama while looking at Lilian.

" No too. Why shame, it is a dress for worship to God." said Lilian quickly.

" Then why is Lo's face so jutek...?" asked Gama while rubbing his forehead soaked in sweat.

" Ck, you're not aware of it either. This is what time Gama, Lo promise to pick up what time it was. Do you know if I've been waiting here a long time...?!" ask Lilian gaunt.

" Yes sorry, there is a business that can not be left earlier..," said Gama.

Gama's reply made Lilian grow even more upset. Then Lilian left Gama in the loby and walked quickly to the parking lot. Gama looked at Lilian as he clenched his hand as he tried to hold back the anger.

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