
This morning Barra left for the office as usual. Because it was not so busy and did not have to leave very early, so he picked up Astrid first. Barra accidentally doesn't tell Astrid that she's going to pick her up because she's going to surprise her.
“Surprisse!!” barra said as she opened the door of her boyfriend's apartment.
Barra did know Astrid's apartment door passcode, so she didn't have to push the bell again. And when Barra just entered, Astrid was behind the door preparing to go to the office.
“Ngagetin aja.” Astrid said a little flat.
Barra was astonished by Astrid's uncharacteristic attitude. Then he grabbed Astrid and hugged her. Barra can inhale the fragrance from Astrid's body.
“Sorry. Sorry for a few days I was busy and didn't have much time.” Barra felt guilty.
“Iya. It's nothing.” Answer Astrid.
“But why is it still pouting? It will be ugly. Yes, let's go. Hunting late nih.” Barra said and took Astrid by the hand.
In the car, Barra still saw Astrid who was still pouting. He was also confused about what was happening with his girlfriend.
“I called you last night but you're busy. Who's phone again?” Ask Barra.
Astrid did not answer Barra's question. He turned his gaze toward the window as he rubbed the corner of his watery eyes. Barra, who knew Astrid was crying, finally pulled her car over.
“Hei why? Story to me, what's up? Why are you crying?” Barra asked worriedly.
“Sorry, last night I couldn't pick up your phone, nor did I reply to your message. Because my aunt.” Astrid said, a second later her tears just slid.
“Astrid don't cry. What's the matter? You tell me.” said Barra who was getting anxious to see Astrid crying.
Finally Astrid wiped her tears before telling her the problem. Last night his aunt contacted him and asked him for money because his Omnya business was bankrupt.
Astrid had already rejected him because she did not have the money as big as her tantic request. Barra was a little bit about the behavior of his aunt and omnya who always asked Astrid for money. Barra also knows that Astrid deliberately lives in the apartment because she can't stand the om and tantenya who always blackmailed her on the grounds of having cared for her since childhood.
“Already, calm down. Don't be sad.you don't think about your aunt and om.” Barra.
“But the aunt threatened that if I didn't give her the money she wanted, she would ruin my career Bar. Even my aunt threatened to send me off the island at my grandmother's. I don't want Bar.” Astrid was sad.
“You don't worry. I always protected you. Your aunt won't be able to do it.” Barra said again.
“But my aunt is very cunning Bar. I don't want to drag you into my family's problems. What if your parents knew, they would hate me so much.”
“What is your aunt asking for money?” Ask Barra.
“200 million.”
“Yes already, you don't think anymore. I'll transfer later, let your aunt no longer act.”
“don't Bar, I told you that I don't want to bring you into my family's troubles.”
Barra remained adamant about helping Astrid by giving her money at her aunt's request. Maybe this is all Barra can do. Because he does not want to see his lover sad anymore. Astrid finally relented and received help from Barra. Then they both continued their journey to the office.
And sure enough, arriving at the office, Barra went into his room. He asked Iqbal to come into his room.
“Iya, Sir. Can I help you?” Ask Iqbal.
“Please you transfer money to this account worth 200 million.” Said Barra while giving the account number to Iqbal.
Iqbal received the account and saw the name of Elvina Astrid Rahadian. Iqbal was confused why he had to transfer that much money to an account number that he knew for sure that it was the lover of his superior.
“Sorry Mister, not that I was presumptuous. But why transfer that much money?” Ask Iqbal.
“Already, you don't need to ask much. Just follow my orders.” Barra said firmly.
After Iqbal came out of his room, Barra continued her work. A few minutes later, he received a message from his girlfriend.
“Thank you very much dear. I don't know what to repay for all your kindness.”
“Quite reply with your love only.”
“Ih, dreadlocks. Yes, continue your work.”
Barra smiled as she replied to Astrid. But he has to get serious about his job. Although the lovers work in the same place, Barra remains professional.
***
In the same place, but different rooms. Two middle-aged men sat facing each other.
“I saw no money out report worth 200 million Mr.” Bram.
“Do you know, who received the money?” Ask Vito.
“On behalf of Elvina Astrid Rahadian, Mr.” Answer Bram.
Vito tightened his jaw. He believes that Barra is the one who transferred the money because the name is the name of his lover. Vito is absolutely furious with Barra who has been blinded by love. Vito does not know for sure what the money will be used for. But still Barra's actions were out of bounds.
“Alright, thank you for your report. I'm looking forward to news from you about the person you investigated yesterday.” Vito.
“Good Sir. Give me 3 more days.” Bram said firmly.
***
Meanwhile, Carissa is in her shop. The girl looked busy making the pattern of clothes that she seemed like she was going to make.
“Busy really yes, but Mama came no matter.” Said Silvia who had just entered Carissa's room.
“Eh Mama, sorry Rissa is busy so don't know if Mama is coming.” Answer Carissa.
“What a pity the design of the dress. Any message?” Ask Silvia.
“Oh this make Carissa own Ma. Because in two weeks Mas Dhefin invited Rissa to attend the company birthday party of one of his business partners.” Answer Carissa.
Silvia nodded. Finally the mother and son talked to each other, with Carissa who while making a dress pattern for herself. While Silvia, the middle-aged woman always accompanied her son in the boutique while her husband was not traveling out of town. The mother and son were always compact in every way. Not only Silvia, Adnan the Papa also loved Carissa. Because Carissa's the only child.
***
Meanwhile, during lunchtime, Barra wants to take Astrid to lunch outside but Astrid refuses him on the grounds that she will meet her aunt and will hand over the money requested. Initially Barra is willing to accompany her, but Astrid rejects her on the grounds of not wanting to bring her into her family's troubles.
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Barra's phone vibrated and there was a message notification coming in. He immediately took his car keys and immediately went to the restaurant for lunch. Barra develops a smile when Jenny sends a message and says that she is having lunch at the restaurant near the office, but it is not lunch with Jenny that makes Barra excited, she said, it was because of someone Jenny had lunch with. It's Carissa.
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*TBC
Duhhh Babang Barra began to plan deh. surely deh bang want to choose Astrid or Author? #eh🤣🤣🤣🤣