I'm Not Your Choice

CHAPTER 42

"Enough for today, it's eight o'clock! Eight Nights. I even forgot!!" Elsa took the phone from inside the bag.

He deliberately turned off the sound and vibrate mode. That's very disturbing according to Elsa. "Two call troughs, Candra..." Elsa presses a call back to Candra.

"Hallo....Candra... Are you still there?"

"Yes, I'm waiting at the mini market."

"Okay, I'm going out. Wait yes.." Elsa immediately turned off her phone, she was preparing to go home. By the time he got out of his room, all his team had gone home. It seems Elsa was alone for too long in her room.

He walked straight to the security post. Absent exit and body check, finished all Elsa went to the front gate. He walked with weakness and confusion.

From afar, it looks like Candra has been waiting for her. Seen on the waiting table Candra, some snacks and bottled drinks, Candra had more than two hours waiting for Elsa.

"Cand...." Elsa is getting closer to Candra.

"With El home, it's almost nine in the night." Answer Candra.

Elsa just nodded her head. Elsa took the helmet and got on the bike. He's holding on to Candra's waist.

The Candra motor began to run slowly. Elsa rests her head on Candra's shoulder. He closed his eyes for a moment.

"I want to know, the name Budget is your responsibility as the highest leader in Finance Bu. I understand personal matters, but please, it's a job."

"Bu Gm, honorable. Yesterday I was sick, I was not sick on purpose. About the end-of-year work, the deadline I made according to my part."

"That's it, you have too many reasons. I don't like you taking too long off. That's not Miss Elsa's efficient job!"

New GM who came three days ago. He saw what happened to Elsa because of the intentionality of starting from her mama left, until she had to total bedrest two weeks. It makes money according to the new boss Elsa. Even better Elsa out alone than a holiday with a long duration.

Elsa sat in front of the computer in her room. Deadline, deadline, Elsa closed her eyes.

'Oh my God..I'm tired of this...'

Elsa opened her eyes again. He continued on and returned home with Candra. Candra's embrace was so warm and comfortable for Elsa.

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"Okay sir, this is the cheapest car we can give you credit for. You can contact me below.." Candra gave a brochure to the middle-aged father and the young woman next to her.

"So which papi wants to buyin. Mommy likes this pi.mau yes.pink color.." Young women dress up menor (over make up) continues to surround the old man.

"Yes dear.sabar.papi will see first, mama has used a credit card is not yet, later embarrassed if decline mami.." the old man is increasingly cornered.

"Fire that, just mama just thought. Mama is already old papi.has the same mami aja, mama tu pantesnya ride bajaj tuh just as old her.." the young woman turned her lips.

"Darling.papi is not old.Yes mami want this, mas. wrap one. On behalf of my wife. I will pay later."

"Ready sir." candra rushes to prepare her sales file.

It's Candra's first day working as a car salesman. Benny observes Candra from the second floor of her showroom. He was so impressed to see Candra.

Benny even remembers how he owed it to Candra to build his business. Candra never once asked Benny to give it back.

"Lock Candra." replied Benny when the door to his room was knocked.

Candra opened the door and turned her head inside, "Father call me?" Benny just nodded.

Candra came in and closed the door. He walked up and stood in front of Benny.

"Gapain stand up, sit down Candra."

Candra sits in an upright and upright position. "Can I help Mr Benny?"

"Cand.lo call Mr. Benny. Gw tu sohib.sobh nya lo. Call benny."

Candra smiled, "excuse me father, still working hours. And I am father's subordinate. So I have to respect you as my boss."

Benny shut up and looked at Candra.

"Cand.. we meet back at the bar usually yes. I can not say it like this the atmosphere."

"Well, Mr Benny, is there anything else I can help you with? If not, I want to petrify the team, for the exhibition at the Mall this weekend."

"Yes.go..." Candra then leaves Benny's room.

"Candra. Not wrong ? Adiwinata's son wants to be a car salesman.it must be a storm tomorrow night." Benny is still mumbling..

*******

"Glam!!" Candra rushed up from the front seat of the mini market.

He approaches Elsa with a helmet for Elsa.

"Sorry, I was called Boss.."

"Ok El's. Let's go home, you must be tired.." Candra takes Elsa and helps her ride on the bike.

They left Elsa's office. Elsa daydreams a lot, thinking of her plans to get out of her workplace. The new GM puts too much pressure on him.

"Elsa... You know what? Today I have sold four cars, and tomorrow weekend I have an exhibition at the mall. Pray for me yes, so I can sell more."

Elsa wakes up from her daydream. "You're a car salesman? Congratulations, you must make the envy of other sales. Because your sales are good."

"Yes, but my friend Benny doesn't like me working there. Her word is because I used to give her the capital for her showroom. Then benny felt it was inappropriate for me to be an officer."

"So...What do you answer?"

"I don't have a problem, because I'm jobless and I have kids and a wife to live with."

Elsa's face flushed red, Candra clasped Elsa's hand.

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"Candra..I'm tired of my office...." Elsa leaned her head against Candra's shoulder.

On their bed. Candra hugs Elsa back, rubbing her head. Then kiss Elsa.

"I'm sorry El.."

Elsa opened her eyes. "Sorry for what?"

"Because of me, you still have to work so hard. If I had not used my ego. Maybe you can get out of that office."

Elsa tilts her body towards Candra. "No.no Cand. I don't want him to see papa - his mama gave up. He should know, if he was born from the seed of a strong man."

Candra hugs Elsa, Candra's breath accompanies her warm embrace. Candra loosened her embrace.

Then he gripped Elsa's chin. Candra's lips are approaching in the right direction.

They exchanged spits, exchanging feelings that they had long forgotten. Seek solitude for the warmth and proof of their love.

What a warm night.

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Elsa tergopoh - gopoh carrying a file with a transparent map with a picture of cherry blossoms. He entered some documents that Candra didn't understand.

Candra approached Elsa, leading her to sit in their dining chair. "Cand...."

Candra doesn't budge, she helps to tidy up Elsa's files and insert them into the map. Then he sat down, taking "Lotion for crack peal" (anti broken soles) he grooved into the soles of Elsa's feet.

Then he picked up the sneakers he had just bought.

He put it in front of Elsa's feet. "Cand!"

"What Honey?" Candra but not looking at Elsa.

"Whose shoes are these??"

"I bought it last night, I saw some days your legs are cramping at night. The shoes I bought are already a bit claustrophobic on your feet. So I bought another new one. It's not as feminine as your other shoes. But it's pretty convenient."

"Candra, did you buy this? It's an expensive shoe, even this limited edition! There are only a few who have entered Indonesia." Elsa is angry that Candra threw away her money. These shoes are expensive.

"I got a bonus from the sale of the car. So I bought this, I'm wearing it. Because good shoes will take you to a good place too."

Candra is back to help Elsa put on her shoes. Then Candra helped Elsa stand up. "So what show are you having?"

"I want to see you Mr. Cheng. He offered me cooperation, when there was a bazaar in the office, he liked Rani's products so he invited to cooperate..."

Candra was silent for a moment, "ok Els.you're an adult, I'm sure you're wise to act."

"All right, I'll walk first. Bye dear." Elsa kisses Candra and walks to the apartment exit.

Candra looked at his wife who had gone by. Then he took his cell phone.

Candra made a call to one of the numbers on her phone. Then Candra started talking. "Gutten Morgen Mr. Braileys......"

Candra speaks German. From their talks, Candra agrees to an agreement with Mr. Braileys.

"Sangke! See yes Mr. Brailey..."

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"Mr.Cheng..how are you? Nice to meet you...

Hello Mrs. Cheng.long time no see yes..." Elsa shaking hands with Mr. Cheng and his wife.

All their business in the airport area in Jakarta. In a cafe in the outdoor waiting area.

"So.if we get this contract. You'll leave the hotel?"

"Sure Mr's. Cheng, I'll have a baby. And I want to take care and do all the mommy's Job."

They heard Elsa. But then waving outwards. Someone came in from the door behind Elsa.

The man shakes hands with Mr. Cheng. "My Bad boy!! Did you miss me?!"

Huh! 'Laki gw' Elsa said in her heart.

"Hallo baby, surprised?"

"Yes pretty good.shock." replied Elsa.

Candra then sat down next to Elsa. "So Mr. Cheng is my mother's sister. He's your brother too, right?"

"Aaaa...we are family huh?" Answer Mr.Cheng.

"Yes Mr. Cheng.family...." Elsa smiled wryly towards Candra.

"Already Elsa, I can speak. I use English because your employees are not fluent English. I was confused and did not understand. I'm talking English so they can speak better to other guests. Let them keep trying to answer I asked in English."

"Jeez Mr.Cheng..."

"Call me uncle..."

"Uncle Cheng, thanks to om. We have an English class. And really improv for temen - temen. Especially if it is our return. Very influential." Answer elsa.

"Already, I sign this. I deal and trust you. Candra's guarantee! Ha ha!!" Mr. Cheng immediately signed and corrected the English word Elsa who greeted in the contract.

"This.." elsa received an autographed contract. And they exchanged the contents of the seal contract.

"So. tomorrow, you send. With cargo plane number one in indo. I want one night until."

"Each Om, I'm sure I'm going to take it to the station for the goods."

Mr. Cheng and his wife stood up and said goodbye. "My wife and I left first. We have to go to Malaysia first. See you's. Success to you."

"Thank you and be careful." replied Candra.

"Thank you mr & mrs Cheng. Take care."

"Dad, thank you, son.heart with your womb." Mrs Cheng's Message. They both left me and Candra.

"Hey!! You didn't say he was you!" Elsa gets angry at Candra. While candra smiled and held back a laugh.

"You have not asked and have not said where you are going.."

"I don't know either. He was when we got married and he didn't come." Reply Elsa while pouting.

"Look Elsa.he came, but you didn't realize. Because he came in a neat suit. It wasn't like that, was it? Shorts, rich grey shirt for a long time and his wife just wear a cloth bag so." Candra.

Elsa shut up and tried to remember. "Yes, too, I used to see him in this way."

"Udah come home, you have to pack. I've bought sacks and cardboard for double packing from Rani." Candra stood up from the sofa and reached out her hand.

"Yes..." Elsa receives Candra's helping hand and slowly gets up from the sofa. He took Candra out of the coffee shop.

they walk towards the parking lot. Candra gives Elsa a jacket, mask and helmet, and they go to the station for business.

"Elsa.. if this has been going. you just get out of the office. I'm not strong to see you every day more tired than before."

"iya Cand..want me too. because my new Boss is a bit too pushy.he was the first time to be a boss in Indonesia.so too many things that he did not understand.."

"which is clear Elsa.I don't like.you are sick, but she doesn't want to know, and ask you to come in. Let alone the USG yesterday, our baby is getting bigger. it's the third trimester.I don't want Noura why - napa."

"iya Candra..soon I will resign." candra then silent, Elsa leaned her head. The stomach is growing and Elsa still has to choose.willing to stick to her ego. job and career, work and career, or she'd be willing to give up a little for their future daughter.

Elsa closed her eyes.he was carried away in her childhood.when she was two years old, she welcomed her late mother who had just returned home.

"mommy...." Elsa ran towards the front door.

"lsh! what the hell, chatty! move aside! don't know if people are tired." mama Elsa replied so painfully.

unconsciously Elsa tears dripping. 'engga son. mami can't be so to you. mami me you.' Elsa stroked her belly. Elsa feels the child in her womb is also responding.