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One month passed, Bu Ratmi's catering efforts expanded rapidly. Jaka and Laras really helped the promotion of catering to their friends and relatives.

"Where did Bu develop his business?", asked Abhimanyu. This weekend he took the time to visit the place of business of the mother.

"Alhamdulillah, son, I did not expect his business to develop so quickly. I have to thank your friends Jaka and Laras" said Ms Ratmi sumringah.

Suasa at his place of business every day is always busy with cooking activities, packing, and sending many orders.

"I'm sorry, this afternoon all operational vehicles are still out of all because there are some long-haul orders. This is catering for the Rainbow Convection how is it, Mom?", an officer came to Bu Ratmi who was talking to Abhimanyu.

"Oh that. Try to find a public vehicle for us to rent", proposed Mrs Ratmi.

"Where's the location of the convention, Mas? let me interven" bargained Abhimanyu spontaneously.

Ms Ratmi looked at the son, "Are you sure you want to inter-cater? it's a lot, son".

"It's okay, Mom. Let Abi help mom this time. Come on Mas, show me the address and the catering all you please put in my car yes", Abhimanyu walked with the catering officer.

"This is Mas Abi's address to his convocation".

"Ok, thank you, Mas. Come with me and take me there".

"Ready, Mas. Oh yeah, call me Andi, Mas. It's not good that I am called Mas also the son of Bu Bos" Andi said shyly.

"Mas Andi can do this. It should be Andi who calls me Abi. I'm more comfortable being called that, Mas", Abhimanyu said.

Andi smiled too. It did not take long, Abhimanyu car rolled to deliver catering orders Rainbow Convection.

It takes twenty minutes to get to the destination.

"Corn, Sir. Sorry to see who?", asked a security guard with a name, Aryo.

"This is Mas, I'm from Catering Bu Ratmi want to take between meals" Abhimanyu replied quickly.

"Oh yes, please Mas. Mas can directly enter through the side door", point Pak Aryo.

"Well, thank you very much, sir".

Abhimanyu's car headed in the direction that Pak Aryo pointed. Two officers were waiting for their arrival. One by one the catering box is taken down from the car.

"Mas, I'll give you a moment's permission to meet the catering owner. I want to submit proof of delivery and payment", said Mas Andi.

Abhimanyu replied with a nod. He sat in his car, listening to his favorite classical music.

Before long, Andi was back. He was seen carrying an envelope containing evidence of receipt of goods.

"Sorry Mas so wait for me" Andi said as he entered the car.

"It's okay, Mas. Is everything finished? when we go back to the store".

"Already, Mas".

Abhimanyu's car returned to slide, leaving the location.

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"Excuse me, ma'am, lunch is here".

"Oh yes, as always, sir, please rest all employees".

"Good, Mom".

"Son, you're not taking a break? from earlier I saw you struggling in front of the laptop", Laras sipped avocado juice that he had bought before stopping by Anika's Rainbow Boutique.

"Yes, Race. Nanggung nih, orders again a lot", answered Anika without taking her eyes off the laptop screen.

"Ck, nanggung anyway nanggung. But the health and affairs of the stomach still must be considered. Rest, eat cake", protest Laras again.

Yes, today she accidentally came to the Rainbow Boutique for the reception suit fitting she ordered.

"Huuffttt yes, I'm very tired", finally Anika leaned herself on the back of the sofa that was sitting in Laras.

"Yes, so don't be so crazy about work, Nik. Mending crazy looking for a new husband", sloroh Laras origin.

Anika threw the sofa cushion that was nearby.

"Hhh .. not easy, Ras to find a partner again", Anika sewn on her forehead that felt dizzy.

"Yes, I know, Nik. But when are you going to be alone like this? it's been over a year you keep gini", Laras turned his body to face Anika.

Anika was silent. He closed both eyes, there was tightness in his chest but there was also a sense of relief as the torturous bond was finally broken as well.

"Sorry deh Nik if my words are wrong", Laras so feel bad because Anika did not respond.

"Not what, Race. I'm fine. My marriage is not happy with Rendra. Maybe it happened because from the beginning I never really accepted it and it was hard to love it. She wasn't entirely wrong", Anika replied softly with a glaring look.

Laras hugged Anika tightly. She knows that even though there is no love in her best friend's heart for Rendra, but Anika must be sad because of the failure of her household. Moreover, Anika once told how disappointed her parents when they knew Anika preferred to divorce from Rendra.

"You are strong, Nik", said Laras lirih.

"Sure, Race. Don't look at Gini. We'll have lunch yuk", take Anika. He opened the box in front of him.

"Yummii .. I've always loved this Ms. Ratmi's catering. I don't know why it always feels right on my tongue. You are smart Race love catering recommendations for me", Anika is so happy and enjoy her lunch.

"Who used to dong, Laras. If the business of good food must be number one", replied Laras with the style of the rancs. Anika laughed a little.

"Sometimes take me to this catering place dong, Ras. I wonder what the other menu looks like? so I can also give a different menu for all my employees" continued Anika.

"Ok ready. If it is time for me to. Later also at the wedding I cateringnya have Bu Ratmi you know, Nik and later he also came".

"Well good then. You can meet Mrs Ratmi directly to me".

"That can. Sip, I'll introduce him later. He was very kind, gentle, and friendly", Laras described the figure of Bu Ratmi to Anika.

"The food is good too, the people are good" Anika praised unceasingly.

On the sidelines of the lunch they occasionally laughed, telling silly and funny things with various themes.

"Mmc ... Nik, can I ask you something, right?".

"Can, what's that?".

"But this is so personal".

"Yes, what?", Anika put on a serious face. Lunch and the barracks are over.

"I'll get married again. About the first night, how was Nik? I'm scared, yeah. I read some articles and asked people, he said the first night was sick. Really not, Nik?", asked Laras curious but with a clumsy face.

Anika smiled amusedly, "Mmm. I honestly don't know either".

"Don't know? real timing? you've been married, Nik".

Anika took a deep breath, "I want to tell one secret to you Race".

"What secret? first night?", Laras excited.

Anika nodded small.

"For two years I was married to Rendra, she never touched me".

"Huh? seriously, Nik? why the Rendra? isn't he normal?", leaning in curiously.

Anika shook her head.

"No, Race. That's because ...".

"Because what?".

"Because I don't want to. I can't accept and love him, Ras. I know this is a stupid reason, but heart problems turned out to be very influential for me", explained Anika.

"Keep Rendra how is the response?".

"Yes at first he was angry, then he tried to understand but for a long time he could not stand me. That's why she chose marriage again without my knowledge and once I found out, I couldn't blame her completely either. Rendra is really good with me, Ras. But it's my heart that's hard to give him a chance. Our divorce was not her fault", continued Anika sad.

Laras sighed hearing Anika's confession. During this time Anika never told such a deep story even though they had been friends for so long, only this time everything was open.

"Rendra is a normal man. It's only natural that he needs a biological distribution and I can't love that because I don't want to. He was never rude to me and never meant to me either. I honestly feel so guilty about Rendra. But on the other hand I'm happy to see Rendra now. His wife just gave birth. The perfect woman, wasn't she?", Anika's voice trembled withstanding the tightness in her chest.

"I can't comment on anything, Nik. I appreciate all your past decisions. I hope in the future you can get a man who can love you and you love him", Laras hugged Anika.

Yes, Anika's story does feel strange. But if it's a matter of feeling, who can force it? no one is more worthy than yourself.