Love After Him

Chapter 7

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Shortly before coming out of the room, I glanced at my appearance in the mirror. Well-favoured. I mean tolerable. Sara turns out to have a lot of talent and ability in the field of fashion and beauty.

I saw the clock on the wall already showing at 18:30. Looks like it's time for me and Mr. Raka to leave soon. Then I walked towards the bone-white staircase thread.

Downstairs right in front of the stairs, Mr. Raka had been standing waiting for me in a maroon-colored shirt that matched the color of the dress I was wearing at the moment, even though we did not make an appointment.

His face hinted at surprise. With his stiff jaw and slightly rounded eyeballs, I knew he was in shock. I don't know what he saw. Is my appearance that bad in Mr Raka's eyes? Or was he surprised to see me a little bit differently?

Yes, of course it's different. My performance tonight must make anyone who knows me feel pangling. I, with my wavy hair, maroon-colored lipstick, and the dress that made up this body, was by no means the usual me.

With both eyes that still pay attention to my appearance from top to bottom, Mr. Raka managed to make me groggy. How not, it's like judging me from head to toe. His eyes did not blink when he saw me coming down the stairs. Kan horrified.

"Mas, how's my work??" Sara asked a little scream behind me, making her wake up instantly.

Then as if awakened to his daydream, Mr. Raka's eyes blinked several times. After which, she took her eyes off me, then gave two thumbs up towards Sara with a sweet smile as usual.

"You're the best, honey" he said in response to Sara's question.

"Yes!" Sara is hissing behind me.

Walk down the stairs with a little nervousness. Honestly, I rarely look like this with a grown man other than Dad and Leo.

Apart from being possessive of Leo, I also always keep my distance from any man while in a relationship. Except for work. I have never looked so weird, let alone sexy. I always keep my appearance from looking flashy.

That's how I am, always trying to maintain a relationship with the person I love. Not necessarily that person did the same thing as me. Remembering the incident this afternoon just made my stomach nauseous.

Arriving at the last step, Mr. Raka looked at me, then he asked

"Are you ready to go, Lun?"

"Already, sir." I immediately replied.

"Sara, we're on the road now huh. Em, tomorrow we leave at 13:15. Afraid that tomorrow will never meet, all good luck. Thank you so much for the help. Send me an email to everyone" Mr. Raka said.

"Yes, be careful. Tomorrow I come to the airport with Arsen." The answer.

"Shirt, not hard to think about. I can help you. I like her" Sara replied in a whisper, but with her position still close to me I could hear her. Mr. Raka responded to his beloved sister's statement with a small laugh.

Then from the back, Lily, Sara's employee in the men's clothing section came with Arsen.

"Mr Sara, I put the order in Mr. Raka's car"

"Thank you Lily"

Then, Lily replied with a smile, and returned to her place without Arsen following.

"Sir, play here again sometime. I will take you around Surabaya. You have to try Sego Sambel. Wuenake puoll" he told me. His body hugged me warmly. I returned his embrace while smiling. Ah, it's nice to have people who care about us.

"Yes, Aunt Luna. Come here again sometime with Om Aka ya." Arsen chimed in while holding a ruby in his hand.

"InshaaAllah, dear. Aunty will play here again. Sara thanks for the help. Oh yeah, what's this dress?"

"Take care, make Luna. The same one in Mas Raka's car is also for Mbak Luna"

"No, relax."

Then Sara approached me, half whispering she said

"As a payment, Ma'am has to act really well tonight huh. Make your ex sorry!" he smiled grinning.

"God willing" I replied.

"Mas, look after Ms. Luna tonight. Don't make Luna cry. Watch out for him why!" Threat Sara.

Mr. Raka put his index finger and thumb together to form a zero to him.

"Yes, we're on the road. Next time we come again. Okay hotshot, remember Om's message, don't get mad at Mommy. Take care of Mommy!"

"Ready, Om!" arsen replied with his right hand placed on the right side of his head in a respectful position.

Then Arsen approached Mr. Raka and hugged him. Mr. Raka replied by grabbing Arsen's body and taking him towards the car we rented. Sara and I followed them.

Adisty's gaze that was currently at the entrance when I passed through it really made my race slip. How not, he smiled sweetly to Sara, Mr. Raka and Arsen who walked first. As for me, his gaze was very sharp and there was no smile on his lips. What's up with him? I didn't mind his gaze. I'll follow the three of them.

Arriving at the parking lot, Mr. Raka dropped off Arsen. Sara hugged me once again followed by Arsen who hugged me shyly.

Then Mr. Raka opened the door for me. And after that we say goodbye for the umpteenth time.

"We're on yaa road. See you"

"Bye Om Aka, bye Aunt Luna. Take care." Arsen waved his hand at Sara's sling. And we left those who were still looking at our departure.

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The slow-moving car split the city of Surabaya. Maybe Pak Raka wants to enjoy this trip which is somehow different from Jakarta.

A few minutes passed in silence. Then I started looking at the hotel we were going to visit. My heart started beating faster. My hands are getting cold.

It seems that Mr. Raka is aware of my anxiety.

"You nervous? If you want to cry, cry now Lun. We're still here. Don't you show me your weakness in there, yeah." He said as he occasionally looked towards me from his sight to the street.

"I can lend you my hand for you to hold" he continued.

Then I sobbed a little.

"Thank You Sir. Hopefully I don't cry in front of him" I said later.

Then without preparation and without prior notice, Mr. Raka's left hand was already grasping my right hand. He smiled, but his eyes were straight ahead. Wayward. His grip was only for a moment. But it feels warm.

A moment later the car driven by Mr. Raka entered the hotel. Then we entered the basement area and chose a location close to the elevator.

He turned off the car engine, then quickly opened the door for me. Ah, I really don't like this. It doesn't feel good to be treated like this by my boss.

"Sir, don't bother me to be alone" I said as I tidied up my dress as I got out of the car. He just smiled.

"Hold my hand. If you're not strong, just remember, I'm right next to you." He said, giving one of his hands to me. I glanced at the look of me on the body of the car.

"You're beautiful, Luna. He will regret betraying you" he continued, walking beside me.

This journey feels different. There was a strange rumble in the chest when remembering Mr. Raka's words earlier. Especially now that I hold his hand.

We also walked in silence.