
"Mom, do you want to go straight home?" I asked when Mom and I were at the front door.
"Yes. You're the same Reyhan, want to work. Why are you here alone?"
"And Mom and Dad. There's Bik Ning too. Kasian I'm tired on the street."
"No papa, Ma. It's for you."
I looked into Mom's eyes. There is relief implied there. I'm quite happy even if you're only here for a little while. At least someone guided us and gave us advice to pay more attention to our partner. Hopefully, Rey can understand.
"Yes, I'm home, yeah."
Mom walked out after saying her regards. This time I asked Mr. Joni to deliver Mom and Dad. While I'm gonna be ushered in by Rey.
**
The gift box I did not forget to bring. Although it trembled slightly for fear of being discovered, I was able to control this self.
I'm here now. Both in the car with Rey. An awkward feeling struck. All of a sudden, it's hot in here. Rey felt what I felt. It increases the volume of the car AC.
I laughed with my fingers in front of my mouth. Until the car reached the office, we were silent. I hesitated to get out of the car because Rey never spoke.
"Rey."
"elsa."
We talk at the same time. We cannot hide the smile. Rey and I looked at each other. These cheeks must have been flushed because I felt warm there.
"Sorry, Rey," I said softly.
"Hem. I'm also." We smile again.
We also don't know why things got so awkward like this.
"Are you going to be overtime again?" ask Rey.
"I don't know yet. Why?"
"I have a little surprise for you."
I swear by what. I mean, uh, Denger Rey said this.
"Let's tell you later, yeah. Usually likes impromptu too."
"okay."
"I'm in first, yeah, Rey." Rey smiled.
"Get out," he said.
I blushed. "Yes I mean get out of the car and into the office."
"Hem. Careful, yeah."
I nodded slowly. Grabbing his hand in doubt. We are still quite awkward to this day. But Rey suddenly landed a sweet kiss on my forehead. That look and that smile I haven't seen in a long time.
I got out of the car with a happy smile.
**
"Well, there are auras of happiness, nih," Dona guessed.
"No. Just plain," I said.
Just as I was putting the bag down, Dona came to me. Our conversation was interrupted for a moment when a single man passed by. It's cool. The fragrance of perfume swept this face away for a moment. I just lowered my head when he glanced at me while fixing his suit.
It is undeniable, as a woman who tam is fascinated by the good looks of her face. Although the skin is not as white as Rey, he is quite cool as a man with the status of a widower.
"Ha, the fragrance," said Dona.
"Inget the husband's son, yes."
"Don't get asked why." He was on the train to Surabaya.
**
I ventured into Rian's room. Of course with a heart whose thump rises instantly. While picking up the gift box, I walked slowly and entered.
"Excuse me, sir."
"Yes, come in."
I kept walking even with my head down. Holding tightly to this gift box, afraid of suddenly falling because I was too gerogi.
"I'm sorry, I'm giving this back, sir." I put the box on the table and still looked down. Dare not to straighten it.
"One more time I'm sorry, sir."
"I'm not fast."
"Yes." Yeah." I accidentally saw him.
lowered back.
"Reyhan Mahendra's. A very lucky man can get a good woman like you. Even though you may betray, you can still keep your honor. Aren't you tempted by me one bit?"
I swallowed spit. Biting my lips and glancing here and there. Confused what to say.
He's laughing a little.
"I hope you keep working here regardless of me."
I raised my eyes and looked at him from where I was standing.
"You are wrong to like a woman who is similar to your late wife. I'm sorry for the passing of your wife, but, it's time you saw women as themselves. Open yourself to anyone. Start to organize your heart and prepare a new sheet. Your future is still long."
The man in front of me was silent. Now he has shifted his eyes. Maybe he didn't think I would say that.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that to you."
"I like you more, Alma."
I'm appalled. So shocked that I glared at Rian. Now I'm the one who didn't think he'd say that. Whether he was playing tricks on me, I didn't know it either.
"I'm sorry, sir." I turned around.
"I'm always there for you, Alma. My shoulder is always available to you."
I flinched until I stopped moving this leg. Really, this guy is not giving up. I'm not comfortable here. How could I forget all the words that came out of her lips while I was always looking at her? Pretty impossible thing.
I closed the door and still leaned against this door. Trying to stabilize the thump in the chest.
This time I met a man who was so outspoken about his feelings. He doesn't even feel prestige.
"elsa." Dona's call surprised me.
"What?" I walked towards him.
"Why are you standing there?"
"Why not."
It's getting worse. I doubt myself, will I be able to keep this restraint so as not to be interested in Rian. Humans can also be happy.
O Allah, forgive your mercy.
**
Lucky because the guests have finished visiting. Because I was not calm, I decided to go to the mosque office and pray two rakaat. Since it was still early enough, I intended the duha prayer.
I repeated it three times until my heart was completely at ease. For a moment, the handsome man captivated my heart. If I were single, I wouldn't reject him.
**
I stretched my arm and shoulder muscles that were a little stiff. Over the course of a day the mind is divided between office tasks, Rey, and Rian, completely draining the emotions and exertion. I'm still lucky that Rey's been tamed. Hopefully, he will no longer shed these precious tears of mine.
"Da, Alma."
"Da," I said.
"Why did you pick up? Where's Mr Joni?"
"He's at home."
Finally, after a long day of waiting for what surprise Rey would give me, came too. The happy voice was clear when I called him because I wasn't overtime today.
"More." He gave me a long black cloth.
"For what, Rey?"
"Close your eyes."
Hem, Rey now, rich there's sweetness.
"okay." I closed my own eyes with the cloth Rey gave me. I appreciate his efforts to please my heart. Hopefully, he really did give me a surprise. Not pranks or anything.
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