It's like saying "I Miss You"

Why "He" again?

“Heii..Will you sleep until when? Today does not work?” yelled Nada while pulling the blanket that Maria was wearing. The girl actually stayed in Nada's room.

Maria just groaned and pulled back the blanket. “What time is it now?”

“Almost 10 o'clock. Did you go in the afternoon? You don't want to wake up? I'll make breakfast.” said Nada while preparing breakfast for the two of them. The two are very different when cooking food. If Nada makes breakfast, it's Maria's turn to make dinner.

“why haven't you left yet? Is a manager entitled to come and go at any time?” Maria asked as she lifted her body away from the bed. However, the force of gravity on the mattress is much more tempting.

“I take a leave.”

Maria held her head up. Actually it is common if Nada takes a day off every month, but this month he has taken a day off after the financial statements are completed. he is a little worried about the condition of Nada especially after the events of yesterday. “Where are you going?”

Tone put down the pot he held. He should start boiling the soup or it will be finished later in the day. “I'll go to the bookstore with Cecyl. He also took a day off work today. I'll be home before you get home. I'll reheat the soup later tonight.”

Maria smiled as she took the towel. “You are like my mother.” he said as he entered the bathroom. Again he did not use the bathroom in his own room. Tone just a brief sigh.

*******

Dewanto confirmed the position of the shirt he was wearing. His hair was deliberately made a little messy to eliminate the formal impression that he had always maintained. Today he intends to visit Nada in his office. Instead of making an appointment with the director, when the real intention wants to invite Nada to lunch together.

Even though last night they had just met, but somehow there was a strange feeling that made Dewanto always feel curious about the girl. Dewanto looked back at his phone, despite having Nada's contact number, he was still hesitant to contact the girl. Remembering earlier Nada had said she would not answer the phone other than work. Nada's attitude like that makes Dewanto seem challenged to get to know more closely what the girl really is.

He snatched a backpack containing some documents as an alibi of his arrival to Nada's office. His face did not stop smiling. He opened the car door and started the engine. His little heart seemed to tell him to contact the girl first, but his ego said another. He drove by his car to Nada's office.

He deliberately canceled several appointments with clients just for the sake of being able to meet with Nada. The streets are quieter than usual. Isn't Monday usually a lot of workers? Dewanto didn't care and kept speeding on the quiet streets.

It didn't take too long to get to the office where Nada worked. He immediately entered the office area and confirmed his arrival at the receptionist. He looks around. Shortly after, Mr. Director appeared and began to invite Dewanto to tour the production area. The relationship of the two already seems like old friends who meet each other let go of longing. Dewanto is indeed the type who does not like overly formal relationships with clients. Of course, respect is still upheld. But he prefers a serious but relaxed relationship especially when discussing a cooperation plan.

After being satisfied around, Dewanto was invited to relax for a moment in the Director's room. Actually Mr. Director wanted to take lunch, but Dewanto again remembered his initial intention to come to this office. Dewanto immediately said goodbye and left the Director's room. He walked slowly to the finance room. Without the Director's knowledge. Several times he peeked into the room but the person he was looking for did not meet at all. Dewanto's behavior was not as cool as his current appearance.

“You looking for who, Sir?” greeting an employee who caught Dewanto looking for the figure of Nada.

Hurriedly Dewanto behaved as if nothing had happened. He still maintains a cool attitude even when caught off guard. “Ah, sorry. I haven't seen Mother Tone. Where did he go?”

“Ahh,,,bu Tone today take leave.”

“cuti?” Tanya Dewanto assured him what he heard. For the first time he ignored his conscience and now he regrets it. He should have called the girl before he left. The prestige has harmed him. “What's up? Where is he usually on leave?”

“well, thanks infonya.” said Dewanto then leave immediately. Where else? Of course following Nada to the bookstore.

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The central bookstore was quite frequented by Nada when she felt something was strange about her feelings. For him, books are like a drug bust like opium that will make him addicted. Inside the bookstore, he could forget the time that was moving outside and was unknowingly already dark. This time Cecyl accompanied Nada hunting the novel as was her custom.

He read the novel calmly and concentratedly. Nada's dream is to open her own bookstore. Whether it is a library in the form of a cafe or a store that sells various books. He continued to walk down the shelf containing the latest novels. He was confused this time to buy how many books of novels. He remembered if he had to buy a new shelf because the shelves in his room were already very full.

His hand reached for a translated novel. But his fingers intersected with the finger of someone who also wanted to take the book. He hurriedly apologized to someone beside him.

“Tone?” greet someone who is beside him.

“Pak Dewanto? why is it here? What's up?” Tanya Nada was immediately nervous and misbehaved because she was surprised if Dewanto was here.

“Continue, yes. I stopped by to buy something. Some days it's hard to sleep if you don't read the book first.” Dewanto explained what Nada was not really asking. He should behave as if their meeting was just a coincidence. “You didn't get to work? why here?”

“Ahh, that is. I take time off to rest.” said Nada felt still not good with the incident last night. He must immediately find a moment to leave Dewanto. His eyes began to search for Cecyl's whereabouts.

“How about we have lunch together? You haven't eaten, have you?” Ask Dewanto while turning his eyes to Nada who is wandering around looking for something.

The tone did not stop blinking. He had to rack his brain to find the right reason to reject Dewanto's invitation. Even Cecyl does not appear when needed as it is today. “ehh,,anu...”.

“Wait for ya, I'll pay for this book first. After that we will go to lunch.” Dewanto immediately walked towards the cashier. His face looked very excited.

Give Nada time to take a breath for a moment. He's looking for Cecyl's whereabouts. Nada took her phone and tried to call Cecyl. However, a call came in from one of his co-workers.

“What's up? Is everything safe?” Ask Nada when answering the phone call. His eyes were still wandering in search of Cecyl's whereabouts.

“All safe controlled. Oh yes, Mr. Dewanto came to the office and looked for you. I'm just saying that you might be in a bookstore. But he seems to believe. Are you really in the bookstore?”

“Dewanto?” Tanya Nada was stunned and looked towards Dewanto who was queuing at the cashier to buy a book. The man looked happy even though the queue was quite a lot. Tone starts to creep.

“Iya. Did you meet at the bookstore? There may be something important.”

“No. Maybe we crossed paths. Thanks for calling. If anything, call me.” Nada immediately hung up the phone and returned a glance at Dewanto in the distance. “Continue, yes?”