
“Talk to me?”
Syila nodded then glanced left and right. Ayline who saw it, again made almost laugh with the behavior of one of the employees in the factory owned by her husband.
“You want to talk to me or want to cross anyway?” ask Ayline.
“Bu-Not so Madam, it's just ... in the novels I read, conglomerate wives usually have bodyguards that will prohibit people like me from talking to the Madam,” Syila replied followed by a laugh. “I'm just on the lookout, Madam.“
Unable to hold back her laughter, Ayline finally chuckled. It's so funny the daughter of the butler in her house, Ayline thought. He again imagined the serious face of Mr. Albert if he was dealing with his daughter what this would be like.
Ayline walked first. The plan is to find a place that is not too crowded to talk to Syila. However, just a few steps, he had to stop because he felt Syila did not follow him. Sure enough, the woman was still standing in place with her head lowered.
“Syila!” call Ayline. “Why stay there? You want to talk to me, right?”
“Eh .. Yes, Mrs.” Syila looked surprised by the call of the Madam the owner of the factory where she worked.
“Come!” call Ayline once again.
“Eh, right Madam wants to talk to me?” tanyanya did not believe.
Ayline simply nodded to answer while Syila was seen almost jumping in excitement. Ayline was astonished at Syila's passionate attitude. It was very different from her who harbored a lot of burden on her mind.
“So, what do you want to talk about?” ayline asked as the two of them were already in one corner of the room.
“Hem ... here, Mrs.” Ayline could see the doubt from Syila's eyes. “A-I .. want-“ Syila pauses again.
Ayline again almost laughed at Syila's behavior. Ayline thought, It might be nice if he had a sister like Syila. She lamented that she was born as a single princess.
“What do you want? Tell me quickly, before my husband looks for me.” Ayline glanced at Oswald who looked very serious talking to the branch company officials who deliberately came from the City.
“Alright, Mistress. Here ... May I ask you for help?” pinta Syila hesitated.
“Asks for help?” ayline's forehead frowned. What can he do for Syila. They just met a few hours ago. Why did Syila instead choose to be asked for help, Ayline thought.
“Can Madam help me, keep what Madam saw earlier from Dad?”
From what had seemed doubtful, now Ayline could see that Syila looked terrified. “Hide what? What did I see earlier?”
Honestly, Ayline was confused by Syila's request. He tried to recall the series of events when the two met in the park. Unfortunately, Ayline did not find anything important that should be a secret.
“I-it, Madam .. please don't tell Dad if Madam gets me talking on a video call with a guy,” Syila explained.
“Hah?!” Ayline could not believe that it was something Syila asked to keep secret. What's wrong with talking to a guy? Think Ayline. After all, from what he saw earlier Syila was just chatting normally. There was nothing strange about their conversation for as long as Ayline remembered.
“Did Mr Albert not approve of your relationship with your lover?” Yes, this was the only possible reason Ayline had thought of.
Syila immediately shook her head. “Bu-not so, Mistress. The man is not my lover,” replied Syila.
“Oh, I don't think you want to be known by Mr. Albert because he doesn't approve,” Ayline commented.
Syila felt ashamed of her Madam. He looked down to hide the red color on his face. “But the Madam's guess is also not entirely wrong,” muttered Syila shriek.
“You mean?” Although she was shriveled, Ayline could still hear Shila's murmur.
“Why?” ask Ayline curiously.
Is it possible if Syila also already has a prospective husband determined by her father? guess Ayline in heart.
“Because the man is not real, Madam,” replied Syila making Ayline more confused.
Ayline's curiosity multiplied many times over. Just now that he wanted to ask Syila for an explanation, the darkness of a man distracted both of them.
“Ekhem!”
“Denis! What's up?” ayline asked annoyed because her husband's assistant had surprised her.
“Mr Oswald looking for you. We have to go to the city immediately, there is a banquet that Mr and Mrs must attend,” Denis explained.
Ayline couldn't resist if Denis had brought her husband's name with her. Especially when she looked at her husband, there she found Oswald staring at her.
“Syila, looks like I have to go. Calm down, your secret is safe with me,” Ayline said before passing by to meet Oswald. Shortly after, with a group of company leaders they left the factory to go to the city.
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Apparently the banquet that Denis meant was an invitation to lunch from the Mayor of Lando City. Ayline kept trying to show her best smile while pushing her husband's wheelchair. Although during the trip Oswald did not stop lecturing Ayline who he considered to have made a mistake.
According to Oswald, Ayline had made a mistake because during the welcoming ceremony his wife was not on his side. Instead of accompanying him, Oswald was upset that Ayline was busy chatting with employees who Oswald did not know who.
Therefore, during the lunch at the Mayor's residence, Ayline never stood far from her husband. He had to have a show. Pretending to enjoy the banquet and chatter being talked about by people who Ayline doesn't even remember anyone they are.
“I hope Mr and Mrs feel comfortable living in this City,” said Mr. Mayor.
Ayline nodded following Oswald's movements. This was truly the most laborious thing he had experienced today. Why do I feel lonely in this crowd? ayline in his heart.
Until the presence of Doctor Siska worsened the situation. “Mr Oswald, I am so glad we meet again here,” Doctor Siska said excitedly as she greeted Oswald. As for Ayline, let alone say hello, just glance no.
What the fuck is Doctor Siska?! I'm sure he did it on purpose! gerutu Ayline in heart.
The conversation continues. Sometimes the conversation begins to discuss serious things, sometimes only random conversations that reap laughter. However, for some reason Ayline still felt uncomfortable being in the midst of those people.
Oswald, who was sitting in his wheelchair right next to Ayline, did not realize his wife was uncomfortable. How he would have realized, if he had glanced at his wife since then had not done Oswald. He was drowning in the conversation that was happening.
Ayline's heart grew increasingly uneasy as Doctor Siska boldly praised Oswald in front of everyone. “I am so amazed by Mr. Oswald. Even before I met him in person, from people's stories alone he was already very extraordinary,” said Doctor Siska without awkward.
Doctor Siska's hand without hesitation rubbed gently Oswlad's arm. “Otherwise after meeting in person, I admired him even more. I am very happy to be selected as his personal doctor,” said Doctor Siska shamelessly.
Ayline tried her hardest to temper her anger. She couldn't possibly explode and end up humiliating herself and her husband.
If you know it will be like this, I better just stay in the factory and continue chatting with Syila, Inner Ayline.
Remembering Syila, Ayline remembered the woman's words before their conversation ended.
That guy's not real? But, I could even hear clearly the man's voice on the phone. In fact, I had a chance to see the man's face from Syila's phone screen. So, why did Syila say that the man wasn't real?
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