Love for the Mentari

Preparation

The days passed very quickly. After the renovation was completed Riri began to improve in preparation for the soft launching of Lembayung Retreat villas.

Although they have offices in the back, but Riri always prefers meetings with Pak Kanis in the Villa area. This morning he had a meeting with a new accountant named Intan and a young Chef named Ronald

"Sir Kanis, when is the staff uniform done?"

"Say two more days ma'am, their talk can be held by kok ma'am. The old uniform we made there, and there's never a problem"

"Ok, long trousers skirt batik for spa staff also finished two more days sir?"

"Dad Ma'am everything"

"A little over a week I will do soft launching. Later I will invite the relevant government people in this area, the Association of hotels and Spas, some people also from tour and travel companies that already have names, he said, maybe even some hotel publicist I know. Any input sir Kanis who should I invite again?"

"If you don't mind maybe you can invite Mr. Gilang also Mom"

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Later I send an email to Pak Kanis the names I will invite. If there is a change inform me as soon as possible yes, because tomorrow we have to send the invitation"

"Good Mom. For the report that I asked about the readiness of the villa and the facilities we have all been sent via email an hour ago. There are only a few minor issues Ma'am and all of them I have coordinated to the relevant parties"

"Ok, hopefully before H day it's all ready sir"

"Definitely ready Mom, I will push everyone to work quickly" said Mr. Kanis excited

"Ok, great"

"For Mr. Ronal and Intan please coordinate about the readiness in the kitchen, you must always maintain good communication yes"

"Good ma'am" they answered together

"Sir Ronal, later after this we meet the menu for soft launching pack"

"Ready Ma'am, I already have some menus that are likely to be suitable for the event"

"Ok good, may all go smoothly, without significant obstacles"

While Riri was still busy with her meeting this morning, Sugi had just gotten a call from her father. He hung up his phone with a long breath.

"What is that way, sir? I heard you got an invitation" asked Mr. Doni

"The birthday ceremony of the Mayor, Mr. Vishnu. Said he's having a family dinner"

"When is the show, sir?"

Sugi was silent for a long time, he scratched his nose while thinking

"Speaking with Villa Lembayung event"

"Oh!.." said Mr. Doni looked surprised

"I seem to have to choose one, most likely I can't come to Riri's show, sir. Mr. Doni will know that the father's relationship with Mr. Vishnu has just been close"

"Then it's better to tell Ms. Riri the truth long ago sir, surely Ms. Riri understands"

"That's not what I was worried about, the father said Mr. Vishnu wanted to introduce his daughter who had just returned from his studies abroad"

He looked at Mr. Doni's face with a look "what should I do, sir?!!"

"May Bu Riri also understand about that one sir, it's just an ordinary acquaintance"

"Why do I feel this is not an ordinary introduction sir. Later do not tell about this introduction to Riri. I'm afraid I'm going to disturb his concentration. He must be very busy"

"Well sir" replied Mr. Doni briefly. He also hoped that there would be no problems after the introduction.

His phone again vibrated, this time Bram was making a call

"Good morning, Mr. Bram"

"For Sam.. uhuk...uhuk!!" Mr. Bram was heard coughing

"It's a pity tonight that I can't accompany you two to dinner. My health is not good" said Mr. Bram with a hoarse voice

"Oh it's okay sir, you better rest just so that the condition of Mr. Bram quickly recovered. The weather has been unfriendly lately"

"Dad Sam, but I'll reschedule our dinner next time. Oh yeah Tommy suddenly had to get out of town from last night. Sam's problem, it's his business"

"There is no such thing as the two of you. Just so don't forget to look for a future wife, that's the most important thing now. I was worried about Tommy, until now it has not looked serious about any woman. Ck!" He sighed

"Dad sir, don't worry too much, Tommy must have had his dream woman but has not been introduced to the same father" Sugi replied briefly

"May be right, and he chose a good woman. Well, you're enjoying dinner tonight, yeah!"

"Dad, Bram, thank you"

"Ok Sam, greetings to Riri"

"Ok, I'll tell you later sir"

The phone connection was closed by Mr. Bram

"At least tonight Riri and I can have a quiet dinner in Penumbra" he muttered with a smile

He also typed a message to remind Riri about this dinner appointment

"Dear, just reminding. This afternoon I pick up at 6 we have dinner together at Penumbra 😊"

A few seconds his message was answered

"Dad I remember. Can't wait to see you babe ️ 💋"

"Sir Bram is sick, Tommy also has business. So we're actually having dinner together later tonight 😘"

"Oh yeah? Nicey! 😁 but do not mean to be happy Mr. Bram is sick. Later I send porridge with ginger tea to his house. Poor old age, living alone too, right?!"

"I wasn't sent either? 😗🥺"

Riri shook her head while holding back her laughter reading the message from Sugi.

Meeting this morning is over they did, Mr. Ronal and Bu Intan have preceded the return to their respective work. While Mr. Kanis is still working on the file. He was then stunned to see the change in the look on Riri's face when he received a message on his phone. Pak Kanis seemed to smile at Riri who was tense because she was so serious about her work turned into a sweet and cheerful smile.

"Daddy may, what food would you like to send?"

"How about snacks... I mean snacking your lips? 🤭 Can I have it, like.. right now?!"

Riri felt anxious reading the message, then answered quickly

"hereafter...💋💋💋💋 😚😝 Duh gagas 🥺"

"🫠🫠😄 I love you dear🌹until later ya"

"I love you too, ok 😘 "

He put his phone back on the table. He saw Mr. Kanis smiling

"What's up, sir?" tanyanya curious

"No ma'am, seeing my smiling mother so remember my daughter. If you're happy his smile looks like Miss Riri"

"Hehehe time? What age is your daughter, sir?"

"13-year-old ma'am, still in junior high school"

"Well, there's a transition to adolescence, sir"

"True Ma'am. I started to not understand his will, but I was still always trying to understand him. Hopefully I don't miss these important phases much" said Mr. Kanis with a smile

"Most importantly his communication and attention sir. Nothing is more important than that in their time"

After saying so Riri suddenly fell silent, he became reminded of his parents. He felt lucky to have felt the tremendous affection and attention of them in his teenage years.

"Ah I have recalled those times" he murmured inwardly

Pak Kanis read the change in the look of Riri's face with a bad feeling, he just kept quiet without daring to ask her

Riri seemed to sigh, he then returned a little smile

"Sir Kanis, it turns out time does pass very quickly yes sir. We must really be able to appreciate and enjoy it well" said Riri then rise and pass from the front of Pak Kanis

Pak Kanis nodded "Dad, Bu Riri is right" he replied as he watched Riri's back until it disappeared from his sight