Lily Flowers for Prince

43. Lunch Promise

Ran is checking the preparation process fit out at one of his outlets in one of the large malls in the BSD area, South Tangerang.

He checked each section carefully. He went around with Jamie as the mamajer area. This is the second outlet they go to. Previously they checked out outlets in the Bintaro area. Ran ensures the results are in accordance with the design concept proposed at the beginning. Good thing, from the beginning of the meeting submission of design concepts with the mall to the implementation of construction, everything went smoothly. So that the targeted time for outlet opening can be carried out.

After about two hours of checking. Ran takes Jamie to the restaurant for lunch. Ran has also promised Lily to meet there. Lily delivered Yuni tea from the apartment. Later Yuni tea back to the apartment after dropping off Lily.

"Where have you been, baby?" Ran called Lily.

"Already at the entrance of the mall, brother. Wait a minute" Lily replied. When she was about to close her phone, Lily saw a chat coming in from Wini. Lily sat for a moment in a chair that was widely available in the downtown walk area to reply to Wini's message.

Meanwhile, Ran also came back to call someone.

"Co, have you arrived? I'm at a Japanese food restaurant on the first floor" Ran called Rico. He did promise to meet also with Rico to discuss plans to open a casual clothing and sports outlet at one of Rico's newly built hotels in Lembang, Bandung.

"It's on the escalator from the parking lot. Just wait" replied Rico. She stood beside Wini who was reading the answer to the chat from Lily.

Wini: Lily, I'm at summa**con mall Serpong. My office has an appointment with Ran.

Lily: Oh, what a coincidence that your office has a collaboration with Ran's sister's office. Where do you work now, Wi? btw, I also want to have lunch with brother Ran at summa*con mall as well. We had lunch with Donk Wi.

Wini: I'm with bang Rico, make a deal with Kak Ran about work. Suddenly this is the deal.

Lily: are you the same bang Rico? so you work at Rico's bang office now?

Wini: Yeah, I'm now working with bang Rico, Ly. I'll tell ya later.

Anne : aheemm.. I pray that you guys are fooled Wi..Aamyn

Wini: uh what matchmaking? 😊

Lily: Married fool. Aaminkan, yes

Wini: yes. Aamiin ☺

Lily: I'll see you at the restaurant

Wini turned to Rico with a smile. They arrived on the first floor. It is not difficult to find the Japanese restaurant that Ran mentioned. They enter the restaurant and look for Ran's desk. Ran is easily found, due to its high and striking posture.

Approaching the table, Wini suddenly stopped his steps. Because he saw Jamie with Ran over there. Rico immediately understood the situation as soon as he saw the direction Wini was looking at. She slowly grabbed Wini's hand and then led him to walk towards Ran's desk.

Wini hesitated at Rico.

"Calm down, there's me" whispered Rico as he calmed Wini.

"Hi, Rico..wow are you with Wini?" asked Ran surprised. He could also see the shock on Jamie's face. Ran felt an awkwardness on Jamie and Wini's faces.

"Yes, I'll take Wini to lunch. Understandably I've been busy lately, so rarely take Wini for a walk"

"How are you, Ran?" asked Rico to greet Ran.

"My news is good, Co" answered Ran still not believing what he saw. Rico with Wini. And with her is Jamie Wini's ex-husband.

"Hi, Jamie.we meet again. How are you?" rico asked kindly to Jamie who looked clumsy. They shake.

"Good news, Co" replied Jamie briefly.

"You know each other?" ask Ran. This time he was surprised.

"There was one school in high school in Bandung before Jamie moved to Jakarta" Rico replied. Ran was surprised many times.

"You know Wini, right? my future wife" Kara Rico told Jamie. Jamie nodded.

"How are you, Wini?" ask Jamie. He felt amazed by Wini's current appearance. Her future husband is indeed twisted, it is natural that the appearance of Wini is now very different from the past when he was still his wife. Maybe it's worth Winie getting her happiness, Jamie thought.

"My news is very good, Jam" Wini said kindly. He was able to calm down, as Rico kept holding his hand.

"Thank God" Jamie said with a genuine smile.

"Sorry, I just arrived" Lily who just arrived at the table was amazed to see Jamie and Wini holding hands. Then he saw Jamie. Then Lily looked at Ran who was greeted by the blink of Ran's eyes. They both understood the situation that was happening there.

"You're sitting here, baby" Ran called Lily to sit nearby. Lily kissed Ran's hand. Then approach Wini.

Lily hugged Wini while whispering. "Have held this hand. Later" they both smiled with dimples on each other's opposite sides. Making Ran and Rico saliing look. But the men could only hold their smiles. Because Jamie's there. They're worried about making Jamie feel bad about it. They met to discuss work.

Lily and Wini are very similar. But now Lily was in a hijab, so her hair was invisible. But they are similar. Sleek stature with a height of more or less the same. White and dimpled. Although their dimples are located opposite. The difference is Lily's face like a high school boy. Wini looks more mature. They deserve to be brothers and sisters.

They eat quietly. Talk about work. Wini listened and recorded all the talk about work on his mobile phone. So that he doesn't forget. He still does his job well.

After finishing eating. They are still discussing work.

"Have. You guys take a walk first. Let us finish our work" replied Ran.

"certainly may. Right said Ran. Let us men do our job. You go for a walk" said Rico.

Wini looked at Rico. The problem is that he is working.

"It's okay. You walk the same as Lily" said Rico, understanding what Wini had in mind.

Lily and Wini smiled happily. They rushed out of the restaurant, holding hands.

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Wini opens his phone when there is a notification sound of incoming messages.

"If you have something to buy, just use my debit card that you hold. Don't mind the price. Have fun with Lily" a message from Rico.

Wini pensively read it. Why is he so nice? ask in the heart. Wini is almost out of savings. But that doesn't mean he wants to take advantage of Rico's kindness.

Especially on Saturday, Rico took her to an international clothing boutique and told her to choose some clothes for work. Because he is now an assistant to Rico who is a young businessman, so must apply personal branding that can maintain Rico's image.

Rico gives Wini a platinum debit card. When Wini had chosen three pairs of clothes, Rico instead told him to choose three more pairs. Then take her to a shoe store whose shoe price is equivalent to Wini's salary while working as an assistant manager of public relations in Jakarta.

"So when are you getting married?"lily asked with a smile teasing Wini.

Wini smiled shyly.

"Ly, actually I only work as a personal assistant to bang Rico. I also didn't know that the Ferien hotel where I applied for the job belonged to bang Rico. Because it is not a hotel from the Hoover group" said Wini. They went into a shoe store. And then, choosing, they continued the conversation.

"O yes, bang Rico did set up a new hotel in the Lembang area, his own. It doesn't belong to her family" Lily said. He tried a cream-colored flat-soled shoe.

"But I saw you two holding hands. There must be something between you?" tanya Lily looked at Wini asking for an answer. He returned to try another shoe, this time one that was old ash.

"I know you always wear Gu**i brand shoes, and other brands that cost dozens or even tens of millions, Ly. Do you want to wear shoes for hundreds of thousands?" ask Wini wonder. Because what Lily chose is a shoe that is being discounted 50 percent even though there are also shoes that cost millions here. Since she knew Lily from High School, all of Lily's clothes are the output of famous brands abroad. Despite that, Lily took it for granted. He never acted arrogantly. Though everyone in the school who saw her was often astonished by the things Lily was wearing. Because the price of one shoe can be made to buy one unit of motor matic.

"Who said? when I was a child until college, my mother always bought me those brands. So I bought shoes there. But after I work and I'm completely independent, I love any brand of shoes as long as the model fits on my feet"

"It's not about the price, Wi. Mama said her shoes have been around for years. The proof is that Mama's shoes are still good and I often wear them now. I haven't bought those brand shoes in years. Have new shoes, even a wedding gift from Ran's sister" said Lily.

Wini pinched Lily's cheek. This one friend of his attitude is always simple and humble. Never be arrogant or feel more than your friends.

"Then about you and bang Rico how does it go? you're talking shoes instead" Lily laughed.

"Yes so. I just work with him. He only helped me because he had Jamie. Pretend I'm his future wife"

"At your wedding reception, Jamie came with his wife. That time bang Rico helped me too" Wini said. He told me in detail about the events of that time. Lily watched Wini's story carefully. Throughout Wini's story, Lily was endlessly smiling. He could see Wini's love for Rico from the twinkle of his eyes. And Lily can also guess that bang Rico likes Wini.

"Bang Rico is a good guy, Wi. It used to be naughty when young. But now it has changed so much for the good" Lily said when Wini was over.

"If bang Rico likes you how? you want to, Wi?" ask Lily. Wini who was trying on the shoes fell silent at Lily's question.

"But he's too 'tall" for me, Ly. We are like heaven and earth" Wini sighed. He did not dare to fantasize that high. She still has the fear and trauma of her divorce from Jamie.

"I've known bang Rico for a long time, Wi. He's like my own brother. He wouldn't be that good if he didn't like it. Especially to keep you from Jamie" said Lily.

"I wish you all the best. The point is I'm really happy if you guys are making a match" Lily smiled. Wini returned her smile.

"Not buying shoes?" wini asked when she saw Lily put back the shoes she had tried on the shelf.

"I still have some shoes. It doesn't seem necessary, Wi" Lily replied.

"You didn't buy it yourself?" Lily asked back. Because Wini also put back the shoes he tried.

"I was just two days ago bought shoes by bang Rico" Wini pointed to the shoes she was wearing.

Lily laughed softly. "Well, your future husband, Wi." Lily pinched Wini's cheek.

"He gave me this, Ly" Wini showed me a black debit card.

"Bang Rico said, I can buy anything I want"

"But I only buy what I wear for work. That's also if he just told me" said Wini.

"I won't comment anymore. I can only wish you both the best" Lily said with a fluffy smile.

Lily holds Wini's hand. The two of them walked through all the shops in the mall with cheerful faces.

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