Love for the Mentari

Salmon Steak

Classical bossanova jazz music plays faintly in every corner, making the restaurant atmosphere become romantic instantly. The candle flame on each table adds to the romantic feel it becomes stronger. I took my place across from Mr. Sugi sitting down. We sat face to face. It feels pretty weird to me that I haven't had dinner out in a long time like this. Plus will be accompanied by a man whose full name he does not know.

I looked towards the beach that looked turbulent with the pounding of the waves. The small LED lights installed between the towers propagated above us as the roof looks stunning, very in accordance with the overall concept of this restaurant.

Mr. Sugi looked at me who was looking at every corner without the slightest question. Our food came too.

"Please Miss Riri" she said politely

"Thank you sir" I answered flatly, my eyes watching the food in front of me.

"Daddy this salmon steak with my favorite tartar sauce. Only the closest people know about my favorite menu. It has been a long time since I have never enjoyed it again, especially with my financial condition that is still morat marit lately. Immediately I became moved to see this salmon steak. Dear God I have never been this happy to see food" I speak for myself in my heart. My tears suddenly welled up, all the good old memories suddenly popping into my mind.

"Ri, calm you do not cry.don't cry!!. Remember you're working and there's Mr. Sugi in front of you. Please behave!! I scolded myself for being carried away by emotions.

"Why is Miss Riri? Don't like the food? Or want another message. This week's special menu here Steak Salmon. Ahh don't-don't Miss Riri be allergic well? " Sugi asked suddenly in a worried tone

I was finally able to control myself answering Mr. Sugi's question calmly, "Hmm" I cleared my throat while gulping my saliva. "I'm not allergic sir, I was watching the presentation of the food" I replied.

"Eh, for a minute, if I eat it means I have to take off my mask in front of him right?, how is this I don't want him to know my real face. The more you know your position the more insecure Ri is!!. But right, this is quite dimly lit Ri, you could say she will not be able to see your real face clearly. Unless he's near you and watching you closely. The distance you sat with her is quite close to Riri!!!. But this salmon steak is so tempting...Mmm Ok well I just give up on the temptation of this salmon steak" I argued to myself inwardly.

Mr. Sugi turned out to be watching my movements which I felt quite strange. My hand took off the mask I was wearing doubtfully, then took out a knife and fork. I ate the food slowly.

"I heard Miss Riri is allergic to dust, right?" Ask Mr. Sugi again

"Right" I said, who suddenly felt uncomfortable with the question.

Afterwards we continued this dinner quietly. I feel Mr. Sugi several times stealing glances at me. But I'm busy now. Frankly because this salmon steak is so good, I don't care about my surroundings. In my mind it was just me and my favorite salmon steak. Several times my eyes closed as a piece of salmon entered my mouth. My tongue is dancing with joy. Every piece feels so good.

"If I could freely express all these feelings I would certainly do so without hesitation. Like I used to do in front of my parents, brother and Andi. Usually Andi would pinch my cheek in an anxious manner. I haven't seen him in a long time. ****!!!" I woke up from my daydream.

I saw Mr. Sugi watching his phone. "It's good that he's also busy with his own business" I can breathe a sigh of relief.

"Mum's salmon son?!" Mr. Sugi's voice shocked me, his eyes were still on his phone.

"Can you say it's delicious?! Ck! " I grumbled in my heart

"There's input?" Ask again still with eyes that concentrate on the phone in front of him.

"Everything is perfect sir, including ambience here feels very romantic. I just realized after sitting down and enjoying dinner. If I may know why Mr. Sugi does not sell sunset here? "

His eyes turned to me "sell sunset? "

"Father sir, when I traveled here I saw the sunset was very beautiful. So I had time to think about making a sunset event during happy hour for example. Or a wedding blessing event with minimal guests, such as an intimate wedding pack. So when they do first dance with sunset views will definitely be an extraordinary moment for the couple"

"Good idea, I was putting together some events for the short term. Maybe I could put the idea in. What do you think if I put live music, more to acoustic at every weekend, maybe I will combine with the idea of happy Hour sunset earlier" Continue sounding excited.

"Good sir" I answered briefly.

"For the wedding, that's a good idea, too. But I need sales people to run it. Let me think again" he said.

"Oh yes sir I want to apologize earlier through the kitchen. I did not know that the stairs next to it could be used up the room of the father. I deliberately twisted through the beach, for fear that there were hotel staff who saw me come here often"

"Sir Doni said it earlier, no problem ma'am"

"I don't think I could explain anything to Mr. Doni, but that's it" I bathed myself

"Sugi sir, it's late I'd better go home. Thanks for dinner" I saw the clock on my phone at 20:43

"Sama-sama Miss Riri, tomorrow as usual well call me if there is anything"

"Okay sir" I answered and woke up intending to leave the place while putting my mask back on. But before my mask was attached the wind suddenly turned firmer than before, the hat with the bucket hat model that I was wearing flew towards Mr. Sugi. My long hair must have been messed up by the wind. My hands are trying to catch a hat that flies.

I saw Mr. Sugi manage to catch my hat with his long hands. As he was about to return the hat to me, our eyes met. Two seconds passed his eyes were still attached to me, but his hat did not reach my outstretched hand. I turned my face away while taking the hat in his hand that was still in a position of responsibility. I hurriedly put on the mask and the hat back.

"I go home first sir" I said, then hurried away without waiting for a response from him who seemed to be motionless in his place.

"My feeling was that he saw my face, but why did he look at me like that? Is there something wrong with my face? Had he ever seen a picture of me taken by someone who was looking for my whereabouts. I don't know, I hope it's not because of that, I want my life to be calmer. I should have turned down dinner tonight. Ck! My fault too. The next time I would immediately reject a similar invitation from him, I promise" My mind was currently filled with bits and pieces of events that had just happened.