I'm (Not) a Cheap Woman

Accidentally Meet

In the evening.

Farel packed his things back. Tomorrow, he will leave the city of Sangatta. Tetiba, there's a message coming in on his WhatsApp.

“There is an invitation to become a speaker at Mulawarman university workshop. I accept it or not?” ask him on Ark.

"Thank you! We have to work a lot with other parties, including the campus though.”

Happiness was plastered on Thira's face who also heard it. “It is good if you are a speaker at the workshop. Our products can be more widely known. Especially those who invite it from the famous campus in Kalimantan.”

Farel then replied to the chat. He will be present as speaker tomorrow.

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The tomorrow...

The campus awaits them around Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport. So they won't stray.

A long time later, they arrived at the college.

The others waited outside, only Farel entered. Since it was still a long time, they decided to go around first. Visit a tourist spot close by.

They all ended up going to the pesut etam tour ship. Enjoy the river mahakam with a boat designed instagrammable.

Not only that, on board there is music entertainment. There are drinks and snacks also available. Since they have not eaten, then order them food and beverage ala-ala Kalimantan.

Everything is compact ordering soto Banjar and cane ice. Ice made from green cane, it tastes good and can certainly quench thirst during the day.

At workshops.

Farel fixed his glasses as he waited for the other speakers to arrive. Since he was the last speaker, then he also watched two speakers before himself to display the material.

“This is the first speaker doyan late. In addition to its name, its nature is also similar to Nita, Farel's inner” which is getting saturated waiting.

“First speaker has arrived,” said one of the committee on duty.

Farel turned around to look at her. He opened his glasses, rubbed his eyes for a while, then put on a thin lens to sharpen the vision.

“Nita, howaya sista?” reflexes shouted.

“Hey, Farel. Long time no see bruhh.” Nita walked quickly to Farel.

“Where are you?” farel asked as he pinched Nita's nose.

“Where are you going? Malaysia did not say. Wicked beut dah.”

Their minds drifted on their past three years ago. Chat for chat was created. But it stopped when Nita was invited to bring her material.

“Guests, we will listen to reviews about tips to keep the effort going, from Kak Farel. He is the President Director of NaturalSkin Indonesia. He served as CEO of the same company in Malaysia. Let's welcome Brother Farel...!”

Farel is moving forward.

“Based on my experience, which makes the company advanced is definitely due to its quality products. And if you want the product to continue to sell, the company must continue to expand its business network. Do not forget to also do performance evaluation every year.”

And there is much more that Farel has to say.

After the workshop, they moved to the Mushallah. Praying and continuing to talk there. Farel was also waiting for Arka and the group to pick him up.

“Why did you get here?” ask Nita.

“Custom, expansion. You?”

“I live here. What a coincidence that we met here.”

Farel nodded.

“Have married?” nita asked without taking her eyes off Farel.

“Not yet. Ka-”

“Mama... Want esy kyim,” chirped the child who had previously been with Nita, when ice cream sellers passed near them.

At first, Farel thought it was Nita's niece. Eeeh, it turns out that his son. Dismissed his hope to confuse the woman who was at his frequency.

A man approached Nita. The man was very similar to the child who was crying asking to buy ice cream.

“Farel, I go home first yes. See you!”

They got into a red car. Nita took the time to wave at Farel. He looked at Farel with a look that had no idea what it meant.

Farel forced himself to smile, even though the wound in his heart was gaping inside. He was alone there. Luckily Arka and the others soon arrived there.

“I met Nita earlier.”

“Seriously? Nice it,” reply Arka.

“Iya, he became one of the speakers at the workshop earlier.”

“How is he doing now? She's still single, right?”

Farel shakes. “She is married. I have a very handsome son. Handsome father.” Farel held back the cry.