LOVE BEHIND THE VEIL

141. Guests

Danira stepped inside the office building. Some of the employees who were still outside lowered their heads while greeting. Danira answered his greetings and greeted his employees very kindly, making everyone who heard his voice get carried away cheerfully because of the spirit and positive energy that Danira had.

As Danira passed the reception desk, a veiled woman from behind the table walked up to him, the woman again gave her greetings while bowing her head slightly, as a sign of respect.

" Miss Assalamualaikum ".

" Waallaikumsalam".

" I'm sorry Miss, I would like to inform you that Mr. Gultom Sandez is waiting for you in the waiting room ". His hand raised pointed towards the waiting room using his thumb finger.

" Gultom Sandez?". Danira turned her head towards Sarah asking for an answer. Sarah immediately shook her head slowly, not even knowing.

" Yes Miss, he said He is President of Big Sport ". The woman named Sindy. Danira seemed to think for a moment, when he heard the name of the company mentioned sindy, but he still did not know what the Company was.

" Big sport company provides the best tools and sportswear in this country Miss, Big Sport has several sports schools such as badminton, basketball, basketball, swimming and football and they also set up some Free schools for children with special needs ". Obviously Sarah she had seen in a daily newspaper and the owner of the company that was the cover of the magazine, but Sarah did not remember the name of the owner, even though Sarah just briefly read the company profile.

" Are they there to make an appointment today ?". Ask Sarah Danira.

" There is no Miss ". Sarah, Danira returns to see Sindy.

" What time did they come ?".

" Mister Gultom Sandez and two of his employees came since 8:30 this morning Miss ". Danira saw the clock on her phone 10.15.

" They've waited almost 2 hours, why didn't you tell me ?". Danira said in a slightly raised tone of voice, upset that Sindy did not tell Sarah or herself. Although Big Sport did not make an appointment first, Danira still feels guilty for making his guests wait too long.

" I'm sorry Miss, I told them you were coming in the afternoon. Moreover, they have not made any promises before, but Mr. Gultom's assistant said that they would like to wait for you ". Obviously Sindy lowered her head in fear, she knew that when Danira was angry with her, this was the first time she heard the young lady raise her tone a little, it was very frightening for Sindy.

" Next time if there are more guests like this, directly contact me or sarah ". Firmly Danira again, Sindy nodded her head in understanding.

" Hhhh...!!! yes, now ask someone to make them a drink and bring some snacks".

" Already Miss, Office Girl has presented it earlier ".

" You can go back to your job ".

"One more time I'm sorry miss". Sindy was full of regrets. Danira just nodded slowly, passing away.

***

Sarah opens the waiting room door and lets Danira in. Danira's eyes immediately looked at the two men and one woman who were already in the room. Two of them sat facing each other like they were discussing something, and the other was staring at the phone screen with a serious face, his thumb moving agilely over the screen.... Danira walked closer.

" Good morning, Mr Sandez?". Feeling his name called, a handsome man with a neat appearance who was busy with gadgets in his hand immediately stopped his finger activities for a moment, when he heard a soft and subtle sound entering his auditory senses. The three people who were there simultaneously raised their heads, looking towards the owner of the voice. Gultom's eyeballs were instantly fixed on the woman who was covered in a long black All-round cloth.

Is this the guy ?.Guess Gultom inwardly, while observing the woman in front of him from top to bottom.

It seems true, according to the information that I read the owner of Radenayu group always wears very covered clothes, she is indeed a woman who can not be seen...Attractively. Inner Gultom, then He hurried to his feet.

" Good morning, you Miss Jananira? ". His question while reaching out his hand wanted to shake hands, but Danira returned a helping hand Gultom Sandez by clenching both hands in front of his chest. Making Gultom Sandez smile awkwardly, while pulling his hand back and then clenched his hand to follow the way Danira.

" Right sir,....Sorry to make you and the others wait too long. I don't know if Mr. Sandez will be visiting here ". Danira's voice sounded very soft, until it was cold in the ears of the listener, very opium.

" Well, it's okay!!, it's not your fault, it's me who wants to come here and ask to wait for you. To be honest I have sent messages often through your company Email address from a few months ago, but there is no answer ". Obviously Gultom Sandez in a joking tone, but full of meaning.

" Really ?!!". Danira glanced at Sarah who still gave a cold look with her flat face at Gultom. As if you were setting an alert alarm.

" I'm sorry Mr. Sandez, maybe Sarah didn't see any incoming email from you ".

" No.no.don't apologize, I understand Miss Sarah is also very busy. Surely the message from me was missed, it's okay I understand, the important thing is now that I have been able to meet with Miss Jananira ".

" Danira.call Danira ". Timpal Danira fast.

" Ayeah, well Miss Danira ". Gultom Sandez smiled. Danira also let his three guests sit back. Danira's body slightly slanted, facing the female employee Gultom Sandez. Danira does not want to sit too face to face with a man who is not his mahram.

" By the way what brought Mr Sandez here?, there seems to be something important ?". Danira did not want to talk stale for too long, he wanted to know what the arrival of the Big Sport Owner meant to meet him.

" Ah..iya...eeemhh..!! Have you ever read or heard of my company Big Sport ?". Danira nodded, even though she had just found out from Sarah earlier.

" Let's see, in the next few months, our country will take part in the largest international sports parade, Big Sport is appointed as a provider of costumes during our country to participate in the race. I want to make the latest innovation by making a great robe sportswear like the one Miss Danira used ". Danira frowned confusedly.

" I'm sorry to interrupt your words, Mr. Sandez. Wouldn't it be troublesome if an athlete running, swimming or jumping beautifully had to wear shar'i clothes like this ?". Gultom Sandez smiled at Danira's question, he understood Danira's confusion.

" You're right, miss, but I want to make a much looser piece of sportswear only for Muslim women who compete in archery, horse riding and shooting. Because now many athletes who are competent in the field choose to retreat because the sports clothes they wear are not in accordance with their shar'i clothes. I think it would be a pity if such talented athletes were not included just because of clothing problems, so I wanted to make this innovation so that female Muslim athletes could stay with them without fear of their bodies being exposed for wearing tight sportswear ". Gultom Sandez. Danira was still listening while reading the sheet of paper given by assistant Gultom Sandez, He perused every outline listed there.

" To be honest, I'm interested in some of the best clothing designs belonging to the booming miss company right now, and my arrival here would like to invite the lady to work together to realize the wish that I have explained earlier, how does Miss Danira agree ? ". Gultom Sandez asked in a hopeful tone, for some reason he was eager to cooperate with Danira, according to him this is a great opportunity to attract the sympathy of Danira, through this cooperation.

Almost a few years ago Gultom Sandez settled in Europe, but lately he heard the news that there is a company in Indonesia that has increased enough to steal his attention, but lately he heard the news that there is a company in Indonesia that has increased enough to steal his attention, plus he saw a market interest that greatly valued the products of the company, to make Gultom Sandez feel curious and then asked his assistant to find out who the owner of the company, when he read Danira's profile, she was shocked to learn that the owner or CEO of the company was a 20-year-old woman. It made Gultom Sandez even more interested and decided to meet, he wanted to see firsthand, and sure enough he was really fascinated even though he only heard his voice.

" I'm sorry, Mr. Sandez, I can't give you the answer at the moment. To be honest, we have never made a sport-specific costume, what else is this is a big event, the clothes that the athletes use must be up to standards that can make them comfortable, he said, as well as the right materials and fabrics. Our team has never designed such clothes. I have to talk about this first to the production team and others, if I make a decision without talking about it first, it is not good for my team. I do not want to make you and the athletes who use our design later become uncomfortable because the material is not up to standard ".

" After all, we have to make an example and do a test first so that later when used there is no error of any kind ". Obviously Danira, he does not want to make decisions without coordination to his team, even though Danira is the owner of the company, but he always prioritizes the opinions and input of his employees first.

" Or put it this way, miss, for the fabric material to be used, everything will be prepared, but for the design and workmanship it becomes the responsibility of the company, how ?, and ?, it seems like it's very mutually beneficial isn't it ?". Gultom Sandez is still trying to negotiate for Danira to accept his offer. Danira seemed to be silent for a moment, thinking.

" This offer I will think about first sir, as I said earlier, I will talk about it first to my team, because the ones who will do all this are them, they are, so it's very important for me to listen to their opinion ". Obviously Danira has not given his consent.

The face of Gultom Sandez seemed to change, which had been bright, immediately turned shrinking disappointed. Although he really hopes Danira immediately gives an answer 'Agree', but he still does not want to look too pushy. But despite his disappointment at Danira's uncertain answer, Gultom Sandez increasingly harbors admiration for the way Danira leads, He alone has almost 15 years leading his company, and he has been, never once asked or heard the opinions of his employees, all must follow his wishes. Now he understands, what makes Radenayu group companies quickly skyrocket in the business world.

Smart and charming woman, she really is a woman beyond my expectations. Inner Gultom Sandez, He thought Danira was only a young woman who still had a volatile nature like most girls who were just 20 years old in general, but all the prejudices of Gultom Sandez were wrong, Danira exceeded them all. Although she could not see Danira's face, she could conclude that Danira was an amazing woman. Because in every soft speech always feels firmness that cannot be shaken. Gultom Sandez was more interested and curious.

" Well I am ready to wait for the decision of Miss Danira, hopefully the answer will be in accordance with my expectations ". Gultom Sandez said, laughing lightly, Danira only responded with a faint smile.

Sarah raised the tab in her hand, the alarm went off indicating it was time for Danira to have lunch, she whispered in Danira's ear. The lady also understood.

" I'm sorry to interrupt, sir, it seems like this discussion should stop here first, because this is already in time for Miss Danira to have lunch. For the decision, I will immediately convey by email or phone if miss has given the answer ". Sarah was flat expressionless, ending this meeting. Gultom Sandez raised his hand, looking at his watch.

" Em.!. It's 12 o'clock, so fast....!!". Gultom Sandez said with a heavy heart, he was not satisfied talking to Danira.

"Alright then, we also beg to resign, I wait for the good news Miss Danira ". They stood up and went out of the waiting room, Danira invited her guests to come out first.

" I thank you again, Miss, for taking the time to welcome our impromptu arrival ".

" Together Mr. Sandez, I also thank you for coming to our place ". Answer Danira manners.

" It's nice to meet you Miss Danira, hopefully next time we can meet again ". Gultom Sandez smiled and then reached out his hand to shake his hand, but his assistant in the back approached and whispered. Gultom Sandez seemed to remember, then pulled his hand back, changing as Danira did at the beginning.

" Yes sir ". Danira answered again with both hands.

Gultom Sandez and his two employees started walking away from Danira who was still standing in front of the waiting room door, but when they wanted to turn towards the elevator Gultom Sandez's voice was heard again.

" I'm sorry Miss Danira, are you ready to have lunch with me ?".

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The atmosphere in the food court that afternoon was quite crowded, probably coinciding with the lunch time of all employees from several companies in the area.

Gultom Sandez told his assistant to have the waiter prepare a special room for him and Danira. Danira who heard Gultom's command immediately interrupted and refused subtly. Danira says she wants to eat in a normal place, like everyone else, she doesn't want to be in a closed room.

Now they are sitting in a room that has been filled with many people, they get a seat in the corner of the room, and, with 3 tables made one that has served some junk food and drinks for those six who have been ordered.

To be honest Gultom Sandez felt uncomfortable having to eat in a very crowded and noisy place like this, he was used to eating in a private room in a state of silence and loneliness, but for the sake of knowing a lot about Danira, he agreed to Danira's proposal to eat here.

" Are you uncomfortable eating in public places like this, Mr. Sandez?". Danira asked, who occasionally noticed the look on the restless face of the man in front of her.

" No, miss, just not used to it". Quite frankly with a smile, but his eyes continued to obscure the people inside, who were busy eating while laughing and chatting, but many also looked at them.

" Miss may I ask you something ?".

" Yes.please ". Danira answered, putting a fork filled with spaghetti in her mouth.

" I saw the news about you on social media, is there really a descendant of the king Brahmacari ?". Gultom asked while paying attention to the way Danira ate which he thought was quite a hassle, having to lift a little cloth cover on his face.

" According to the news you read sir ". Brief Danira. Gultom Sandez seemed silent for a few seconds, fixated on Danira's reply.

" So the news is true?!!. I did not expect that I was currently sitting and eating a table with a Queen from the largest kingdom in the country ". Gultom said there was still a sense of disbelief, as well as the two assistants who had been listening to the conversation of these big bosses. While Sarah and Sam were just busy eating their lunch while occasionally glancing towards Gultom Sandez who was visible from the look of his eyes had an interest in Danira, because since then Gultom Sandez did not touch the food in the slightest, but always pay attention to the lady.

"But isn't there still a king in the kingdom today who presides?, if the lady is the heir to the throne, why is that person the king?, is he your family miss?". Gultom Sandez's questions, like those of journalists who are eager to find news, make Danira even more uncomfortable, and Danira, who was about to feed her spaghetti back, becomes stuck when she hears Gultom's questions. Danira glanced at Gultom at a glance, then put his fork on the plate then took out a glass filled with water, drank it.

" I'm sorry sir, I couldn't answer your question just now, because it's an internal matter in my family, please don't ask questions that reek of privacy". Assertive Danira, immediately smile sumringah Gultom Sandez disappeared, he was surprised to hear the cold firm answer Danira. Sarah can feel when this time the lady is starting to be uncomfortable.

" Aahh.iya, you don't have to answer miss, I'm sorry. I shouldn't ask such a thing ". He said awkwardly, scratching his non-itchy nape.

" But I'm really amazed to you Miss Danira, at your very young age, you dare to take on a very extraordinary responsibility, you've become a CEO, you've become a CEO, leading a large company and bearing the status of Queen of a kingdom that everyone knows how powerful the kingdom is. I'm really impressed with you ".

" Thank you Mr. Sandez, but I'm not as great as you say".

" Eemm.no.no.no.no you are so great miss, even I am the first to meet you, admit that. I wonder who the lucky guy could have a miss later !!". Danira frowned. Same with Sarah and Sam.

" Is that guy maybe me ?!!!....He.he.he.he ". Said Gultom Sandez while chuckling, trying to joke even though in his small heart mengamini his own words.

" It seems that the news you read is incomplete, MR. GULTOM SANDEZ...!!!!".

...Seriate............