
The second day, Gema and the team accompanied the group for the first purpose at Ratu Boko Temple. They went around the temple area, and at rest Ekema tried to open his phone. He saw a message coming in from Alana that was apparently sent this morning when Gema entered the bus with the group. Then he read the message and commented on his smile.
(It turns out he got home safely, maybe my worries were excessive, even though he was sleeping soundly in his room. Alana.. Alana.inner Echoes).
He typed something in there to reply to the message at Alana's request.
“Thank God you got home safely. I'm sorry I was so worried about you coming home all night. Now I'm at Ratu Boko Temple, so remember when you took a selfie here. I miss you.”
Love, though,
Echoes
After the notification sent, the phone Echo rang, the name “Alanaku” was seen there. Then he immediately rubbed the red icon so that he could hear the voice of his lover.
“Hallo Alana,” said Gema while bringing the phone closer to his ear.
“Hallo darling.” Alana casually said a word of affection that was so clearly heard in the ears of Gema that made her heart rustle back.
“A.. Did you say just now?” Gema wants Alana to repeat a speech that makes her heart feel like jumping from that place.
“Iya darling. Why anyway? Can't I call you baby?” Alana wondered why Gema wanted to repeat her words, but she did not know that Gema there seemed to tremble after being called dear by her lover.
“That's not it, can't really even. I was a little shaky called like you,” said Gema who was holding a rumble in her heart.
“Yeah, I don't think you like it. So want to see your face that is shaking again like that. Hahaha,” said Alana while laughing, only this time his lover was surprised, happy, or what he could not interpret. Then he switched his call to a video call, until he could clearly see the handsome face of Echoes from there.
“Hai,” said Echo by waving his hand to the camera. He is more and more upset after seeing the beautiful face of Alana from her cellphone.
“Hai, you are so red as a boiled shrimp kayak that is?” Alana held back her laughter.
“I'm so embarrassed to know, you do video call, I'm confused put my face where?” Echoes covered part of his face with his palm.
“Hey, why closed, I will not be able to see the face of my handsome boyfriend. Helloooo darling,” Goda Alana.
“I'm more embarrassed. My heart feels like jumping from inside here,” said Gema while highlighting the camera of his phone to his chest.
“I'll have a drink first let it calm down.” Then he took his bottle and immediately gulped it down until there was not a drop left. (Ih mas Gema like running a marathon, the author is more excited to see the shame face. It's good to make a visual cast of Echoes, right? Author dong's advice to my readers.)
After she calmed down, she stared at the screen of her phone back and there Alana was seen faithfully waiting for her.
“You're busy again huh?” tanya Gema distracts Alana from teasing her again.
“Not too anyway, after this want to meet clients from Sleman,” replied Alana while signing the files in front of her.
“From Sleman? Far too?”
“Iya, it was Papa's client, the factory had closed because the factory owner had an accident and died. Now his wife and children are reopening the factory,” explained Alana and only answered a nod from Echoes.
“Iya already, you work again yes. I'm going to go out and continue my journey again. We'll connect again. Bye dear.” The echoes say goodbye while venturing to greet Alana with a call of affection as well.
“Ihh have started to dare to call dear too. Hahaha.” Alana was surprised Gema said the word affection despite looking awkward.
“Tuh will start again, I pout nih.” The echo throbbed irritably.
“Hahaha, no-no. Sorry deh. Hope the journey is smooth. I'll wait for you tonight. Bye darling. Miss you,” said Alana as she waved her hand.
“Siap Mr. My Daughter. Miss you too.” Echoes and Alana put an end to the long-running video call.
Inadvertently many people are watching him, especially the group of factories Alana Jaya Tekstil who have learned that Gema is the lover of the children of the factory owner where they work. Echoes with a restraint of embarrassment soon rose from his seat and gave an announcement that the troupe would continue on its next journey.
(So I've been noticed by everyone here. Geez, his mind while scratching his head).
Alana laughed to herself in her room, remembering the funny face of Echoes earlier. Only this time there was a man who was even groggy half-dead when called dear, but he understood another echo from the others. When most of the men are happily seduced, even Gema embarrassed. How grateful he is to have the Echoes of this moment. The man who is what he is, never pretended every in front of him. He also felt always noticed by the Echoes, even if just asking for news through a short message, that was more than enough. Echoes never even curb him, never demanding his personality which is sometimes far from perfect compared to other women.
After finishing his needs, Mr. Alex immediately drove his car to the factory because he had promised Alana to come before the meeting began. On the way, Mr. Alex stopped by a typical Bandung gift shop to give to his clients who want to come all the way from Sleman, although they also all vacation to Bandung. There is no harm in giving a little memento to them because long time does not meet.
Mr. Alex went into the store and went down the shelves containing bollen bananas that became mandatory if a visit to the Flower City. After picking up 10 boxes and putting them in the basket, Mr. Alex headed to the cashier to pay for his groceries. Then he got into the car and headed to a handicraft shop near his factory. He chose a variety of handicrafts from bamboo and ceramics as unique and interesting pieces. Some of the crafts were then wrapped as neatly as possible by the store clerk, after paying for everything Mr. Alex left the store and headed immediately to the factory that he rarely visited lately.
Mr. Alex got out of his car and was greeted warmly by the factory security who immediately quickly brought Mr. Alex's belongings into his room. The employees look friendly greet Mr. Alex, they rarely meet the factory owner because Mr. Alex decided to retire early but still monitor the development of the factory. Mr. Alex also kindly returned the greetings of his employees, he remains respected in the factory environment to date.