MANDARINS

Question

Uinseann glanced at his watch, fifteen minutes away he had a meeting with his client this afternoon. A few months ago her showbiz company filed for sponsorship with a cosmetics company. This cosmetic company is not a very large company, this is because the company is a subsidiary of other brands, but the potential success of this brand is very large. As a growing showbiz company, every good opportunity he will strive for.

A knocking sound rang out from the direction of the door of the Uinseann office.

“Masuk.” says Uinseann brief.

Agnes looked inside the office before she entered. She smiled sweetly and walked in. Uinseann looked pleased when he saw Agnes coming, he smiled back at Agnes.

“You're busy today?” agnes asked after sitting on the edge of the Uinseann desk.

“Today I have a meeting with client.” replied Uinseann briefly.

“I see, you don’t have time for me today then. (You don't have time for me then.)” said Agnes put a disappointed look on her pretty face. Uinseann who could see the disappointed expression of Agnes stood up and walked up to him. Uinseann then hugged Agnes and stroked her hair affectionately.

“I work for you too. If this company grows bigger, then your name will also go up.” said Uinseann patiently.

“You work for me, or for your wife?” sindir Agnes's. Uinseann was stifled to hear Agnes say that. To be honest, Uinseann felt uncomfortable with Agnes' words.

Indeed, Agnes' childish character although sometimes makes her anxious, but not infrequently also makes her uncomfortable.

“You will know yourself why-”

“Iya I know. You are forced.” cut Agnes quickly as if not to hear what Uinseann wants to say. In this state, Uinseann knew that Agnes' selfishness was mastering it.

He did not want to argue, because Uinseann thought that Agnes' selfishness was preceded by Mr. Damar's desire to limit their time together.

“When is your outfitting plan with LeBlanc?” tanya Uinseann shifted the topic of their previous conversation. Agnes thought for a moment.

“Manager-I said probably two months from now. The exact date is still waiting from Amica,” replied Agnes releasing her embrace from Uinseann. Amica is a fashion brand that LeBlanc trusts to help launch their new products.

“quickly or later, I will meet your wife in Amica.” added Agnes again, smiling cynically to Uinseann.

***

Uinseann daydreamed, thinking about what Agnes had told him before the meeting this afternoon. Throughout the meeting Uinseann could not concentrate at all, but the meeting was very important for the continuity of cooperation with LeBlanc subsidiaries.

Yes, the cosmetics company that Uinseann is applying for cooperation is a subsidiary of LeBlanc. Fortunately, the right hand of Uinseann can overcome the condition of the Uinseann earlier.

“You are the one digging your own grave.” said Leodore suddenly. Leodore was both the right-hand man of Uinseann and his secretary. The bespectacled man was a close friend of Uinseann, a childhood friend of Uinseann. Uinseann was shocked to hear that his best friend was already in his room.

“Tap the door first before you enter Leo,” replied Uinseann weakly.

“Already. You're the only one who didn't hear.” reply Leodore indifferently. He then put down a cup of coffee for the Uinseann, then sat down in front of the Uinseann and began sipping his own coffee. Uinseann grabbed his cup and drank it.

“So, after you finally came home and met your wife yesterday, how was she?” ask Leodore.

“Your wife scolds you and then scolds you when you go home and throw things at you?” ask again.

Uinseann looked strangely at Leodore. Hearing Leodore's question made him remember that he thought that was what he would get if he didn't come home for a week without news. Yeah, well, Uinseann used to think Beyza would get mad big or at least sulk when she came home. But Beyza didn't do it at all.

“Dia... not angry..?” ubseann replied slowly, confused as to how to explain it.

“Really?” leodore said make sure. Uinseann just nodded slowly.

To be honest, Leodore himself was shocked by Uinseann's reply. This made him a little curious about his best friend's wife.

Uinseann then recounted everything that happened when he came home yesterday. How his father died when he found out he did not come home and how his father threatened Uinseann to withdraw all shares from his company.

Uinseann was a bit upset when he told me about his father. Uinseann also recounted how Beyza behaved when she was angry with him. No pressure from Beyza, no resistance, not even a defense against Beyza himself.

“You're sure your wife complained to your father?” ask Leodore. Uinseann thought again about this. Actually, he's not sure right now.

“You said even for one week you didn't come home, she didn't leave the house at all?” ask Leodore again.

“Bu Marni told me she didn't leave the house at all. Then..” replied Uinseann.

“Then?” Leodore.

“then last night he asked me for permission to let him out of the house. When I asked him, he said he had to go to work.” said Uinseann slowly.

“Oh wow. She really is a good wife in my opinion.” reply Leodore. Leodore admits to all the women in his life he knew well, none of whom could behave like Beyza. Leodore does not think that his best friend's wife is weak, he instead thinks that this woman is very strong and can maintain her attitude. At least from what Uinseann told us, Leodore's view changed.

Leodore got up and took the empty cup of Uinseann. He then walked back to his own room. As soon as he reached the door of the room of Uinseann, Leodore turned around, looked at Uinsean and said.

“I think your father could know about you not because your wife complained. Your father is the one who has ‘power’, he can easily know all about you. Oh yes one more. If your wife is right as you tell her, you really are a lucky bastard (you really are a lucky jerk).” Leodore said before he exited the Uinseann room.

***

‘Just take me for the candle light dinner then (Take me out for dinner then)’ that's how the short message Agnes sent on Uinseann's phone after Uinseann apologized to Agnes.

Uinseann smiles and replies with ‘I’d loved to (with pleasure)’ on Agnes.

Uinseann really did not feel at home if there was something unpleasant between him and Agnes. He wished his relationship with Agnes was always fine.

“Tomorrow at ten o'clock in the morning LeBlanc will visit to discuss the contract with Agnes. At two in the afternoon there are some new talents who will audition.” Leodore read out the Uinseann schedule.

“How many new talents is that?” ask Uinseann.

“Twelve.” reply Leodore. “Producers Hariz and Mala are ready to become selector.” says Leodore again.

“I'll still be in that audition. What about the Malathi company? Have you contacted him?” ask Uinseann again. He is trying to apply for some more sponsorship for his company.

“Already. In the next few weeks, their schedule is full. They only have night time outside of work hours. If you want, they offer tonight for discussion.” said Leodore. Uinseann thought.

“How about tomorrow night?” ask Uinseann again.

“I'll try to make an appointment.” reply Leodore. “Oh yes, there are several more brands that are contacting to apply for employment contract for Agnes. I have selected and I took three of them who have the potential.”

“How many total brands?” Uinseannian.

“Seven.” Leodore says briefly.

“Take everything, give the four to Fiona and Miata. Offer them to brands that apply for a work contract.” Uinseann continued. Leodore understood, Uinseann seemed to want to be immediately independent from the help of his father's stock. Leodore was silent for a moment hearing the orders of his best friend, then

“You must remain careful.” reply Leodore reminded his best friend of it.