Little Bride Alvaro

33. Honest Words

"I'm almost full because I saw how you ate." Alvaro's answer was so honest, making Azlina ashamed of it.

"Ah, really? Does my eating look greedy?" He scratched his suddenly itchy head for no reason. A little embarrassed by the way you enjoy food. He was already so hungry, that he paid no attention around to enjoy the food.

"That's it, spend it there!"

"Ehmm, Brother too."

Azlina finished her meal first. The girl patted the tissue on her lips, removing the yellow stain of the delicious soto mark that had just filled her stomach. He was still waiting for Alvaro to finish his meal in an elegant manner. Ah, the man did not leave any food at all even though they were eating on the side of the road.

"Sister, can I ask you something?"

Alvaro only nodded in response as his mouth was still full of food.

"I want to get my bike at home. I need it to go to a friend's show tonight. Can I?"

"Who?" Alvaro drank iced tea through a white straw pipe that was bent over the top after finishing with his meal.

"I mean Brother?"

"Whose way?"

"Emm, school friend's show, sister. I'll be leaving with Lulu." Azlina was so careful when she said that. If previously she tried to find a way to get permission from parents, now she must fight to get permission from her husband.

"What's her name? Is it men?"

Azlina nodded. "Can, right, Brother?"

"Can't!" Alvaro said firmly, making the girl moody for a moment. He wanted to go to that party. The Eagle's words saying that he was waiting for Azlina's presence made the girl excited to attend the event. However, Alvaro's refusal to give up all his hopes.

"You can't go anywhere by yourself. I promised your parents to take care of you. So, I'll take you."

"Really?"

Alvaro could see a happy look on Azlina's face. He smiled when he realized something unusual.

"Heem. Do you like her a lot?"

"What, Brother?"

"Likes your friend. You don't just want to go out with your friends, do you?"

Azlina's face seemed to meet. He bit his lower lip, feeling ashamed of Alvaro for not being able to cover up his feelings. "What's so visible?"

"Name Eagle. He ... captain of the school basketball team. We're not so close, just plain familiar." Azlina lowered her face, linking her fingers somewhat misbehaved. "He asked me to come in person. So, I ... don't want to miss it, brother."

"Basic, Bocil." Alvaro laughed at Azlina's innocent behavior. The girl looked timid when she told the story, reminding her of Salwa, the woman she had once loved. "I'll take you. Take it easy, I'm just dropping off, won't ruin your show."

"Thank you, Brother." Azlina said it sincerely, not expecting that Alvaro was so kind as to drive him to the Eagle's party.

After completing the payment, Alvaro and Azlina immediately left the place. His car had started to drive Azlina home immediately. Yet again, there is a barrier. Alvaro's cell phone suddenly rang loudly, making the man immediately pull over his car. He raised the call by sliding the screen, then pinned the *earpiece* in the ear. Alvaro started driving again.

The man seemed busy driving while having a serious conversation with someone across the street. He scrunched his forehead then clucked. Looking at the turning direction, Alvaro turned his car there.

"Eh, Brother. We're not going home?" Azlina asked puzzledly, realizing that it was not the way to their house.

"No, you're coming to the office, yeah!"

The girl just nodded without arguing. After all tomorrow is Sunday so there is no need to worry about schoolwork at the time of *weekend*.

Nearly fifteen minutes passed, they finally arrived at the headquarters. The car entered the parking area of the main company "Gold Tambang Jaya" which one of its famous products is a trademark holder "*Auntum Jewelry*".

A gold mining company as well as processing raw gold into gold bars are also various kinds of jewelry. The mining area is located in Kalimantan, but the central company that manages the raw materials is located on the island of Java.

Alvaro as Marketing Manager who certainly acts as the spearhead of the company has been given great responsibility by the President, Agus Cahyono, his own father.

Papa Agus did give the position to Alvaro before he would eventually occupy as CEO to replace him. According to Papa Agus, by knowing how the flow of money and knowing the right target market, Alvaro can take over the company and manage it well. Because basically the spearhead of a company, in addition to the quality of the product and the management in it, also in the marketing system. So Alvaro must be able to master it all before getting a higher position.

Azlina trailed behind Alvaro. The man walked firmly in front of his wife while looking straight ahead.

Alvaro gets into a special elevator of company officials that will take them to the fifty floor, which is where Alvaro's room is located.

Just as the clink of the elevator rang with the silver-colored door opened, Alvaro and Azlina immediately stepped out. The atmosphere of the huge room changed instantly with many pairs of eyes looking at the figure of the girl in school uniform who was walking behind Alvaro.

From behind their cubicles, rumors began to sound. Azlina could sense that she was currently the source of attention. He turned his head to the right and left as he passed through a street flanked by two cubicle groups of marketing and public relations departments.

Until his leg had stopped because his head was hit by Alvaro's back. Azlina rubbed her banged forehead, while the man opened the room in front of her.

"Just enter first. I have a meeting with someone." Alvaro said flatly with his hands maintaining the doorknob in hand.

"Heem. Uh, Sis. Is there a toilet inside. I'm gonna pee."

"There was. You can also take a shower if you want. Already, get in there. I'm almost late for the meeting."

"Ready, Boss!"

Azlina immediately entered the room with Alvaro closing the door from the outside because she was going to meet someone important Client of the company.

He circulated his gaze towards the staff employees where were busy in their respective cubicles. Until he cleared his throat a little hard to get everyone's attention distracted.

"What do you see! Just watch your work. Don't interfere in other people's business!"

It seemed that Alvaro was aware of the attitude of the employees who were gossiping behind him.

They all nodded in fear. Not yet had time to be exposed to ultimatums, until everyone seemed busy themselves with their respective work. Even customer service operators pretend to receive calls despite no incoming calls.

Alvaro left after giving the warning, entering the elevator back to the floor where the Client was waiting.

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