Me, What It Is

CHAPTER 16 ~ None Third ~

Nico meets Nella at a restaurant because she wants to know about Reana's condition. Because it happened to be lunchtime, Nico intended to order lunch as well as talk to the girl.

Nella who saw the arrival of Nico immediately welcomed him warmly. After allowing her to sit down, Nella tells Shinta about Nico's arrival. Ms. Shinta showed up as well as Mr. Gunawan.

Nico becomes less than palatable with a welcome that feels excessive. Mr. Shinta and Mr. Gunawan are very grateful for Nico's help with Reana.

"We have visited Reana" Shinta said.

"How's Reana ma'am doing?" asked Nico curiously since.

"It has improved and is determined to go home this afternoon, it's just that." said Ms. Shinta interrupted.

"What's wrong mom?" ask Nico curious.

"How will the girl pay the hospital bills? it must have cost a lot" Shinta said.

"We've raised as much funds as we can, but I don't know if it's enough" Shinta continued.

"Regarding that, mother don't worry, I had originally intended to pay the entire cost, but... Reana refused" said Nico disappointed.

"We told Reana that the help from the restaurant and the joint venture of the employees was not much, so we asked Reana to add it with her own savings" Shinta said.

"Sir Nico added it, let brother Reana only pay a small portion" proposed from Nella.

"Good too, because if paid in full, fearing that Reana even suspected where the money came from" said Shinta.

"Okay ma'am, I follow my mother's proposal" said Nico spirit.

"Alright then, let's have lunch together" said Mr. Gunawan.

"Alright sir, then I order some food first" replied Nico.

"If you eat with us, we already consider you as the daughter-in-law of this big family" joked Mr. Gunawan.

Nico blushed, they moved together towards the large table that the employees used to eat lunch together.

In the afternoon on the front porch of the hospital, Reana stood looking back and forth, like someone was waiting for her, and lowered her face in disappointment.

"Let's go Reana, we go home" said Shinta's mother, who was sitting in a taxi.

After getting a call from Reana, Shinta's mother immediately rushed to the hospital with the help of Reana's treatment costs. After paying the Hospital bills they left for home. Ms. Shinta was going to take Reana to her boarding house. Mr. Gunawan suggested that Reana just rest at home.

Reana got into the taxi, in the taxi her eyes were still looking to the right and to the left, when the taxi drove then Reana sat down while looking down. Ms. Shinta just smiled looking at the girl's behavior.

In the distance Nico stared at Reana who was walking towards the taxi. Behind the hospital's huge mast, Nico waits for the missing girl to come out of the Hospital, her heart serenely watching Reana look healthy.

Reana walked to her class, it's been two days Reana skipped college. Suddenly Alika came running towards him.

"Re.. where you are, why not go to college, we want to call you but no one in this class has your mobile number" said Alika with a series of questions, she looks anxious.

While on the other hand Hasbi could only stare at Alika and Reana conversing. Reana smiled at Alika's attention, there was a warm and comfortable feeling that Reana felt seeing Alika who was willing to greet her.

For a long time they did not say hello, the incident then made their relationship away. But today Alika greeted him, Reana hopes their relationship will be better.

Alika who had not seen Reana for two days felt astonished. The famous girl who never ditched college could not be seen the trunk of her nose. Alika asks Hasbi, but Hasbi himself does not get any news about Reana.

The man himself is worried but only kept in his own heart. Hasbi who was trying to hold on to his position, finally walked towards them.

The man also wondered why Reana did not appear in the class. But Hasbi just stood by Reana's side without daring to ask or say anything.

"I'm sick" Reana said briefly.

"Haa.. Can you get sick too?" alika asked jokingly, because she knew Reana had never been sick let alone absent.

"Say, a fool never gets sick, so I don't think I'm a fool" Reana blushed.

Alika laughed, Hasbi smiled hearing the girl's innocent speech.

"Well, you may be a fool, you are our savior, our hero in Numerical Analysis" Alika said as she wrapped her hand around Reana's shoulder.

Reana smiled, looking at Alika's usual attitude, friendly and wise, maybe because there was no more anger towards Reana.

Reana is very grateful for this situation, the pain that Reana experienced brought wisdom to their relationship.

"That's because I happen to like the eyes of the college" Reana replied.

"Then give me your address and phone number, so if something happens we can call you" Hasbi said, starting to talk even though his expression still looks awkward.

"I don't have a cell phone" Reana answered briefly.

Alika and Hasbi were stunned, in this day and age there are still people who do not have a communication tool that one.

Only then did they realize that they had never seen Reana holding a cell phone at all.

Finally the lecturer came, the lecture began. Reana was happy, her face was radiant and her lips were always smiling. The welcome of Alika and Hasbi became an encouragement for him to live a life in the campus. Reana is like a newly reborn person.

Alika and Hasbi also felt the same way, Reana looks like she used to. Alika and Hasbi looked at each other and smiled. What they haven't done since the incident in front of the restaurant.

While not far from Reana's class, Nico could only look at her, from the time the girl came to campus to her class.

Ardi patted Nico on the shoulder, looking at Reana from afar.

"Why not disamperin, can only soak the longing, long time ago loe that enter rumkit" ledek Ardi.

Nico just kept his head down, he wasn't ready to meet Reana. To be honest since hearing Reana's words, Nico only realized how great the effect of his desire to get close to the girl.

Ardi also fell silent to see Nico who did not respond. Especially seeing Nico's sad face. The man felt all his good intentions to help, care for and love Reana did not produce anything good.

Nico's chest was tight, there was no way for him to be with Reana, all his efforts only added to the girl's suffering. All she could do was look at Reana from afar.

Reana changed her restaurant uniform. His work hours are up, Reana is ready to go home.

bu Shinta smiled at him, but her face looked a little confused.

"What's wrong, ma'am?" reana asked curiously looking at Shinta's mom's expression.

"Look, son, outside is Mr. Malvin. Actually when you were not present because of illness, he was already booking this restaurant again.

But since you didn't come so he canceled it and replaced it with tonight. Though we thought that Mr. Malvin had really canceled it" Ms. Shinta told me at length.

Gunawan appeared among them.

"If you don't want to see him, it's okay. I honestly feel guilty about you, for having you accompany her back then.

I feel like I sold you" Gunawan said regretfully.

"It's okay sir, it's our job to give the best service, you don't need to feel like selling me, as long as you don't violate the norm, I will" Reana replied trying to calm the feelings of Mr. Gunawan.

Especially the situation of a quiet restaurant lately. Reana still feels guilty, the girl hopes to do something useful for the restaurant.

Reana hopes the condition of the restaurant is back as crowded as it used to be, and Reana will do anything for it.

Reana steps towards Mr. Malvin's desk, meeting a rich man who had wanted to meet him since a few days ago.

Reana glanced around the restaurant, the room was already quiet. Maybe since then Mr. Gunawan has turned the sign board open close so that no more guests come.

Reana sighed as she arrived before Mr. Malvin. A man's maid pulled out a chair and placed a napkin on Reana's lap, then poured water for her.

Reana smiled at the servant who was none other than her own co-worker, the servant returned Reana's smile and passed from the place.

Mr. Malvin who had only looked at Reana since the girl walked towards him until she sat down before him, finally opened her voice.

"You didn't go to work a few days ago, what happened?" asked Mr. Malvin to start eating the dishes he had ordered.

"I got sick and couldn't reach the restaurant" Reana replied, still not touching the food in front of her.

"So they didn't lie" continued Mr. Malvin.

"They are not liars" replied Reana, not liking Mr. Malvin's accusation.

Master Malvin stopped eating, raised his face to look at Reana, then smiled.

"I've taken the time to meet you, but what about your attitude, you don't seem to be sincere with me" said Mr. Malvin glanced at Reana and returned to eating the dish in front of him.

"Sorry sir, but I never asked to meet and I'm sure you also know, if there is no restaurant that provides services to accompany guests" Reana replied.

I don't know why Reana's mood has changed. His determination to do the best service he promised to Pak Gunawan is now suddenly gone.

Maybe because of Mr. Malvin's assessment of the people of the restaurant that made Reana's heart become upset. And the arrogant nature of Mr. Malvin as if Reana had wasted his time made the girl even more upset.

Mr. Malvin smiled again.

"Because I don't consider you a servant here, you are my special guest" said Mr. Malvin.

"A-what do you mean?" reana asked confused.

"I want you to quit here and work for me" said Mr. Malvin.

Reana took a long breath.

"I went to see the master, just wanted to ask the master not to see me again" Reana replied looking into Mr. Malvin's eyes.

For some reason the words could suddenly come out of Reana's mouth. The girl was so upset that she didn't think long. Mr. Malvin's words felt like an order to him, the girl thought what right Mr. Malvin had to ask him to quit this restaurant.

But the girl realized her words were too harsh, the girl wanted to correct her intentions.

"Be like the other guests, come to this place to enjoy the food not to meet his servant" continued Reana more slowly.

"I wouldn't have come to a place like this if it wasn't for you" said Mr. Malvin, still arrogant.

Reana's head feels like it's about to explode, Mr. Malvin has obviously underestimated the restaurant where he makes his living.

"Then I make sure, I will not see the master again, this is the second time, there will be no third" Reana said firmly.

Mr. Malvin stopped eating, cleaned his mouth and stood up. Reana was surprised by the attitude of Mr. Malvin who had not even finished his meal. Reana felt that Mr. Malvin was very angry with his words.

Mr. Malvin gave a code that he was done. Mr. Gunawan who had been observing came over.

"I'm done" said Mr. Malvin with a cynical smile.

Mr. Gunawan welcomed, Reana who saw Mr. Gunawan deliver Mr. Malvin to the front, moving in the footsteps of Mr. Gunawan. As a real waitress, Reana certainly did not let a Restaurant Manager drive guests alone.

Gunawan and Reana stood behind Mr. Malvin, waiting for his luxury car to come. When the luxury car arrived, Mr. Malvin flipped over and walked closer to Reana.

Grab the girl's hand and put down a business card. Reana glanced at the business card, the name of Mr. Malvin was listed there following the name of a five-star hotel.

Master Malvin's hand was still holding Reana's hand, drawing closer to the girl, and whispered.

"You don't want to see me here anymore, meet me there, be my mistress" whispered Mr. Malvin in Reana's ear.

Reana was silent, her body frozen. I never thought someone would say that to her.

Mr. Malvin got into his car, Gunawan nodded respectfully, the car had been driven, while Reana was still silent like a rock.

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