FRIENDS ... (Our Story)

Friends 37.1

The relationship between Narra and Andra is improving. Even Narra's parents were informed of Andra's proposal for their youngest daughter. They agreed and waited for the good day when the Andra family would come to see them.

"sadly, I've been talking to my dad and mom about the application day. In two weeks, how ?" ask Andra while taking Narra to the office.

"alright, I'll tell you father and mother" Narra replied.

"and one more thing, there'll be an EO party at your house. You just tell me what kind of proposal decoration concept you want, those who will do it. Catering is also done. I want your family to not bother anymore. Everyone has handled it" explained Andra.

Narra looked at Andra.

"why did you decide everything without telling me ? I'm sorry, but at least we'd like to take part in this. I remember how happy my father and mother took care of the application process until Rania's wedding" he explained.

Andra stopped the car. She thought what she did would make Narra happy but her lover was offended instead.

"forgive me baby, I just want to overcome everything" Andra said feeling guilty because Narra's attitude did not match her expectations.

"i know, but you'd better talk to me and my family first" Narra explained.

"yes, okay. I'm going to meet my mom and dad to talk about this. You don't get angry anymore" Andra said.

Narra nodded then smiled.

Andra rubbed Narra's cheek. He then re-applied his car to Narra's office.

Upon arrival at Narra's office, Andra kissed Narra on the forehead as she normally wanted to separate.

"don't think yes, after this I'll talk to father and mother" Andra said.

"iya ka Nda, I go in first" Narra said, kissing Andra's cheek.

I don't know when that habit was done. Every time Andra kissed her forehead, every time she kissed Andra's cheek.

Andra nodded. He waited for Narra to enter the new building after which he drove his car away from Narra's office.

*

In the main lobby, Faya sat waiting. Narra frowned, Faya did not tell him about this.

"morning Fay" said Narra.

"morning Na, I was waiting for you from earlier" he said.

"you didn't tell me ?" ask Narra.

"yes because I know, you must be the same brother Andra" replied Faya.

Narra just nodded then sat down.

"i happen to want to meet with clients near here so I all stop by when I was just going to send a chat" explained Faya.

"what's up ?" ask Narra.

"i have a book surgeon's invitation by Felix, your favorite author, right ?!" said Faya while raising both eyebrows.

"i want Fay" asked Narra enthusiastically.

"this afternoon I'll take you home from work" said Faya.

"alright, I'll say you Nda. But how did you get the invitation ? I've checked but sold out" explained Narra a little disappointed.

"i happen to know the publisher" Faya showed off her smile.

Narra mangut's.

"well, I've been waiting. I'm saying yes. Bye Na" Faya said as she rubbed Narra's head.

"bye Fay" replied Narra.

*

Narra scratched his cell phone. He still hesitates to tell Andra about Faya's invitation because it could be Andra back emotions. But if he doesn't say there's going to be more trouble for his relationship and Andra, they're planning a proposal.

"Na, you haven't come home yet ?" ask Arjuna.

"just in a moment, sir" replied Narra.

"alright, I'm ahead. Oh yes, Mr. Ardhan asked to meet next week because he is still in country P now. How ?" ask Arjuna.

"well sir, I don't care as long as I'm not alone in meeting Mr. Ardhan" Narra said.

The ad-making project for his company, Ardhan asked Narra to handle it or the project was canceled. Narra, who does not want his personal affairs to damage the reputation of the company he works for, asks Arjuna not to alone meet with Ardhan considering that Ardhan has a bad relationship with him. Arjuna understood that. He promises to take part in the meeting or asks Erick to accompany Narra in his place.

Arjuna salutes Narra who is being professional for the sake of the company. Therefore he assured that he would provide an escort to Narra if he later met Ardhan to discuss their project.

"me or Erick will be in the meeting later, don't worry. You are not alone with Mr. Ardhan" said Arjuna.

"thank you sir" replied Narra.

Arjuna passed.

Narra looked back at his phone. Chat entered from Faya telling him that he had gone to Narra's office to pick him up yet to reply.

Narra contacted Andra but his call got no answer.

Then Narra called Alex, and there was no answer.

"it seems like they are busy" Narra murmured while thinking.

Finally, Narra sent a message. At least when Andra is not busy, she will read it.

Dear Ka Nda, I have this afternoon a surgical invitation book by Felix. I'm with Faya.

Message sent but no reply from Andra. The message was only two unmarked yet to display the blue color.

Narra then replies to Faya's incoming message. Faya told me she had arrived at her office.

I'll be down in the lobby soon.

Narra tidied his desk and grabbed his bag. He soon meets Faya who is waiting in the lobby.

*

Andra and Alex who had just finished touring the factory took a break in a special room reserved for Andra when visiting.

Andra lay down on the sofa, her eyes closed. He looks exhausted.

Since they planned the proposal, Andra was so enthusiastic about taking care of everything. He doesn't want anything lacking in his special show and Narra's.

Alex sits on the couch next to Andra. He first unlocks the phone and finds some missed calls from Narra. Not wanting any more misunderstandings, Alex then tells Andra that Narra contacted him. Maybe Narra also contacted Andra.

Andra opened her eyes and grabbed her phone. He confirmed that Narra had also contacted him and that there was a message he had not read.

Andra clenched her hand as soon as she read the message Narra sent.

"Narra went with Faya" he said angrily. He doesn't like.

Alex wanted to get out his opinion but in the end because he did not want Andra emotion.

"what do you want to say, bro ?" andra asked as if she knew the look on Alex's face.

"yes they are friendly. There is no harm in them being together. Don't think about it, Narra just wants to be trusted" Alex recalled.

"I don't like !" sergeant Andra.

Alex could only shake his head.

"i'm asking you to find felix's book surgeon invitation. I want to go there" pinta Andra.

"well" Alex is then seen busy calling someone on his cell phone.

"sorry bro, the invitation is sold out" Alex said later.

Andra then grabbed the car keys, "we go home bro, we go to the bookshop" he said.

Alex nodded then grabbed the car keys in Andra's hands.

"i'm the one driving, I don't want you to endanger yourself" he said.

Although dangerous to himself as well but Alex put more emphasis on Andra because he wants to remind Andra.

Andra just fell silent once the car keys had changed hands on Alex.

They immediately left the special room. Alex only gestured with a nod to factory officials because Andra was in a hurry to get out to the parking lot.

The official looked down respectfully and only fell silent in his place.

*

Narra looked in admiration at Felix who was talking on the podium. From college days, Felix was one of his favorite authors. Some best seller books almost all have been read and become a collection.

"thank you Fay" said Narra Sumringah.

"sama-sama Na, I'm glad that you are also happy" said Faya, she rubbed Narra's head.

Narra smiled at Faya.

They did not realize that there was a pair of eyes watching them.

The man clenched his hand. It felt like he was approaching and dragging Narra from there but he was unwilling to interrupt the course of the event.

Andra just nodded, her gaze not separated from Narra and Faya.

In order to get into the event room, Andra had to spend three times the price of the ticket should be.

And of course, Alex takes care of it all.

"we'd better get out, I don't want you getting any more emotional" Alex said.

He followed Andra's line of sight and saw Andra's crimson face holding back anger.

It seems Andra is jealous now.

"i'll stay here" Andra said.

Alex fell silent. He can't force Andra. He saw Andra was holding back so much that his emotions didn't explode.

Hope everything's okay. Alex said to heart.

*

Narra waits for Faya to ask for Felix's signature. Several times Faya looked at Narra with a smile between the lines of the hostesses.

"honey.."

Narra.

"is Nda, you're here ?" Narra does not believe.

"we go home now" Andra said without answering Narra's question.

"i'm still waiting for Faya to get Felix's signature" Narra said.

"alright" Andra instantly fell silent.

Narra looked at Andra. He felt that something was wrong with him again. But he tried to think that everything was fine.

Before long, Faya approached them.

"this, Felix wrote your name there" he said, handing over the signed book.

Narra received it with sumringah.

"thank you, Fay" he exclaimed.

Faya just smiled when she really wanted to hug Narra who was happy.

He was also shocked to see Andra being near Narra. But he did not want to discuss because he saw the flat look on Andra's face.

"we're home now baby" Andra spoke again.

Narra looked at Faya, "i go home first Fay, thank you" he said.

"sama Na, bye" Faya turned to Andra and smiled.

Andra replied with a faint smile.

He then clasped Narra's fingers leaving the venue all the way to the car. He opened the car door and made sure his girlfriend entered carefully and headed straight for the steering wheel.

He had asked Alex to go home before he met Narra.

Alex came home after the office driver picked up.

"we stopped to eat first" Andra said while driving.

Narra just nodded according. He kept the book Felix signed in his bag.

The tone of the message reads from Narra's phone.

Group chat Friends.

[Desta :cie. some do not invite 😝]

desta's comment accompanied by a photo of Narra and Faya sitting side by side was taken secretly.

[Faya: where are you Ta ? I don't see]

[Narra : hmmm ⁇ ️]

[Rea : I got an invitation but didn't come because no friends left. It turns out you two went 😞].

[Narra : sorry.I don't know if you have an invitation, I only get a free invitation from Faya 😁]

[Imel: there must be a very hepi, sleep later while hugging the book Felix]

Narra smiled looking at his phone.

"chat from who ?" ask Andra who's driving. From earlier he glanced at Narra busy with his phone.

Narra turned his head, "group chat Friends" he replied.

Andra was silent and focused on driving.

Eventually they arrive at their favorite restaurant, the waiter who already knows them immediately accompanies them to the table which is usually due to an empty coincidence.

"thank you" Narra told the waiter.

"what did you order, baby ?" ask Andra.

"as always" answered Narra.

Andra also ordered food and drinks as they usually ordered.

The waiter left after recording the order that Andra mentioned.

"why don't you tell me you have a baby show ?" ask Andra while grabbing Narra's fingers.

Narra looked at Andra.

"Faya kasih taunya suddenly, I've called ka Nda but there is no answer" he explained. He let Andra hold his hand.

"me and Alex again visit the factory, sorry I didn't realize your call" she said.

Narra mangut's. He understood Andra's busyness, because her lover must have always told him afterwards that he didn't tell her at first. That's what Narra did to Andra. They told each other so there would be no misunderstanding.

Narra did not want to fight anymore with Andra because they were already one step ahead to a more serious stage for their relationship. Soon they will be applying, getting engaged and quickly arranging the wedding.

Narra did not want trivia to be the subject of a long debate.

"i don't like you getting too close to other men" Andra said at last. He vented his jealousy towards Narra.

Narra looked back at Andra. He had guessed that Andra didn't like him going with Faya.

"but this is Faya ka Nda, my best friend" said Narra.

"yes dear, but the way Faya rubbed your head is so friendly that I don't like it" Andra replied.

"so you've been watching us for a long time ? but why don't you come near me ?" sahut Narra's.

"because I have to temper my emotions" replied Andra.

Narra sighed. He was trying to understand how hard it was for Andra.

Their menu also came. Andra's hand was released because she invited Narra to eat first. Narra according.

*

Andra's car stopped in front of Narra's house. On the way home, they were silent to each other. But along the way, Andra's left hand did not come off holding Narra's right hand.

"i'm down to Nda, sorry. I've made you emotional but honestly I didn't mean anything. I've tried to ask your permission" Narra said.

"i know baby, it's just that my emotions exploded seeing her treat you the same. I'm sorry, I'm too scared to lose you" Andra said slowly.

Narra smile. He thought Andra would be angry at him with explosive emotions. But it turns out Andra can already withstand all that.

"you rest yes, tomorrow I pick up again for a suit fittings" said Andra.

"tomorrow ? ka Nda just said planany this morning and tomorrow directly fittings ?" asked Narra in disbelief.

"sorry, I've prepared everything but I've spoken to mom and dad. They agreed with my plan. So you don't have to worry baby, I won't ignore their opinions about our special event" Andra explained.

"thank you for Nda" Narra said.

Andra kissed Narra on the forehead and rubbed his lover's cheek.

"i love you so much" he said.

"i know, thank you. I also love you dear" Narra replied as she showed off her smile.

Narra then kissed Andra's cheek.

"bye ka Nda" he said as he opened the car door.

"bye darling" Andra said, smiling and holding her cheek that Narra had kissed.

Arriving on the terrace, Narra waved his hand and entered the house and Andra's car moved.

***