My Super Cool Boss's

Gathering and bitter sweetness.

Author's PoV

The gathering held by Kaina's office will take place over the next two days. Saturday at two in the morning all employees and families had gathered in the front yard of the office. Three buses are already perched parallel near the main gate.

Kaina and Rosa are already on stand by with thick jackets, skullcaps, gloves and socks. The place they will go is a cold area in Cisarua, Bogor.

Kaina and Rosa get a seat on the second bus. Seats are arranged by group during the event. The entire division was split in order to blend in with the other divisions.

Kaina is separated from Keisha, Fany and her other roommates. Fortunately, because there was Rosa she did not feel alienated. It is not unexpected, employees from other divisions are quite a lot who know him. He said it was strange not to know a Kaina who was always crowded in the office. Moreover, often fight with Rayshaka, the tissue sales are quite famous for his fondness.

Rosa cleared her throat hearing Kaina's coworker's confession. She was grateful that her big sister had many friends, so she didn't have to feel lonely because she wasn't with Hans anymore.

The journey of Bandung - Cisarua takes almost five hours. That's why they make a schedule to leave early in the morning. After arriving at the destination villa, the committee directly directs each group to their respective bungalows. One bungalow has four rooms with two beds. Kaina immediately chose room number one with Rosa. The windows are large and directly face to face with the main page.

After a break of about half an hour, at eight in the morning they gathered in the dining room for breakfast. For the first time Kaina finally meets her roommate. Introduce each other brought brothers and of course there is Tito.

Rosa blushed in embarrassment as Tito walked up to her and ate together. Tito admitted to being a little estranged. Ray abandoned her after entering the room and cleaned up. The man disappeared somewhere.

A friendly event followed after breakfast. The committee of the consumption section looks very good at cleaning all the dishes after all the participants came out of the dining room. Kaina knows one of them, Fany. It was only fitting that Kaina did not see her sitting as a participant at breakfast.

Sebastian is seen sitting with the division heads. The show's MC is none other than Rayshaka let Sebastian give a word of welcome and open a series of formal gathering events.

Kaina was quite shocked when she saw Ray on stage. He suddenly felt alienated because he did not know about the committee.

"Woy! What group are you in?" Ferdi appears next to Kaina. She uses nametag just like Kaina. The girl smiled too. At least Ferdi wasn't involved in the committee, just like him.

"Group two. Lu?"

"Four. What's your bungalow?" Ferdi asked again.

"One rose. You play dong later to our bungalow."

"Siipp's. Cave back first."

Kaina nodded with a smile. Rosa frowned as if asking.

"Eh, it's Ferdi. Which one's the picture from Ray?" Kaina explained.

"Sama-sama. My God, big brother is lucky to be between two cute guys?" Rosa own persimmon. Makes Kaina laugh funny.

"Want? Your boyfriend wants to be in company?"

"Ihh, no. I was wondering, brother choose who among them?"

"Hahaha, both of them already have Ros. Very fond of. Haha ...."

The two girls were joking on the sidelines, Sebastian said.

The first activity started after that. Ray directed each group to sit in a circle. They will complete case studies provided by the committee. The topic is a general, light-hearted topic that everyone - like the family of the employee - definitely understands and can participate in.

Kaina's group is on a topic about the environment. If they were a leader in the city of Bandung, what policies would they make to overcome the flooding that began to occur frequently in some areas. Who will play a role to realize the policy, what obstacles may occur, how to minimize failure and so forth.

Rosa was very enthusiastic in giving input, as well as other members of the group. The excitement of the discussion between them, until it is not aware that all groups have been waiting in the seminar room. Half an hour was not felt.

The next session was no less exciting, one by one the group came forward to share the results of the discussion and everyone was welcome to ask. The atmosphere is never silent because the discussion is always interspersed with laughter and jokes of the fathers and mothers. After that the committee made a small game with the aim of seeing which group is more compact.

At lunch, Ferdi rejoins Kaina, Rosa and Tito. Ferdi already knows Tito, as Tito is Ray's brother. He knows some of his friends' families.

The event in the seminar room continued until the afternoon. Still around surgical cases and discussions. Ray looks very busy, Kaina has not had time to greet him directly even until the night arrives, where there is a bonfire event in the main yard. He was instead closely escorted by Ferdi because many male employees from other divisions invited him to chat. Kaina is straightforward, friendly, quick to adapt to new people. The only person who made it take him a long time to open up was Rayshaka.

"Lu is also in the personnel division. Kevin alone until nanyain which name is Kaina."

"Oh yeah? The Kevin who said he looked like Lee Min Ho?"

"Yes. How do you know? You also like to poke guys as it turns out." Ferdi laughed.

"Hahaha ... cute guy who doesn't know try? Instagram has a lot of followers."

"Ih, to the instagram as well you?"

"Yes. Why?" Kaina sneers.

"Jealous cave. Hahaha ...."

"Mahaa ...." Kaina chimed in Ferdi's laughter. He knew Ferdi was being serious about his words.

"Where is Ray? It's so busy that's a kid."

Kaina shrugged her shoulders. Suddenly, a thick jacket landed on her head, covering Kaina's head and making her feel like she was raining.

"Wooy!" surprised scream.

"Nitip! Take the cave. Sultry, "no five seconds, Ray's been absent again into the committee room. Kaina's heart suddenly became ademic just by hearing the man's voice. The thing that was on top of his head was successful in making him fly. Ray's got something. Does that mean Ray trusted him so much? Among many people and close friends, Ray chose him instead. Even Ferdi who was in plain sight did not include the option. And ... does that mean Ray will pick it up later? That means Kaina has to wait until Ray is not busy.

"That kid's like a demon, hurry up."

"Tau deh .. This again, obviously cold like this, even nitipin jacket," Kaina took the jacket from her head and layed it on her own body.

"By the way, you .. like Ray?"

Kaina jerks. Did the flowers in her heart look so noticeable?

"You know that? We are temen. Tim."

"Ohhh. kirain," replied Ferdi relieved.

Kaina's breath was choked.

*****

Ferdi's PoV

I can see clearly, the light of your eyes is just what you're emitting for him. Your sweet smile is only for her. Your radiant face appears only when there is him.

Kaina .. Can't I win this time from Ray?

You ... You're all I want.

*****

Kaina's PoV

Events that last all day are quite energy draining. I just realized that to be happy also consumes a lot of energy.

All the groups have returned to their bungalows. After the shower, dinner, everyone is getting ready for bed. The right left neighbor already sounded desolate. Understand, the bungalows of women. Unlike the bungalow across which seems to still be full of energy. Adam is still at home.

I was almost asleep when Rosa came out of the room to go to the toilet. Then I heard him talking to someone. It looks like it's Ray. Ah, I forgot the jacket was on me and I'm still wearing it now.

"Bro .. Are you really fast to sleep? It's still nine woy!" Ray walked in while mocking me, then sat down next to the bed. My eyes opened forcefully, the glare of the light of the lamp slightly disturbed. But after Ray sat down next to me, his body covered the light so I could see it more clearly.

"Want to get a jacket?" tanyaku.

"At first, yes, but you still use it, it's not so," said Ray muttered.

"No, just take it," still just wanted to move, Ray immediately held my shoulder so as not to get up. Then slowly he pulled the jacket zipper up to the neck.

"Just wear it, your jacket is thin."

I can't remember what my expression is right now because my life hasn't been collected. My heart was beating a little faster.

"Lu's not cold?" between conscious and not I reached out my hand, touching his cold arm. Swish it to get a little warm.

"Give me .. warmth."

"How's? "

I let Ray bend his body, then clasped my hands together, making both palms on his cheeks. Both of his elbows were already propped up on the left and right of my body.

I smiled as I stroked those pure white cheeks. He's very handsome. All the employees and the families of the employees were hysterical when he first appeared as the MC of the show.

"It's too busy today?" askaku.

"Hm-m .. do you nyariin cave?"

I shook my head, "What to look for? You are always in plain sight. But far away."

Ray chuckled and stroked my hair slowly. I felt like I didn't realize that I had said that sentence.

My body temperature is increasing due to the distance our body is so close. His breath swept across the surface of my face. .

"Kaina ..." somehow his voice suddenly so heavy and slow.

"Hm?"

"This time don't get mad, please?"

"Why angry?"

Not the words I got, but the slow motion of Ray's head that was approaching. My heart skipped a beat realizing what he was going to do.

I was late in avoiding the gentle touch of her lips above mine. Freezing is not the power to withstand the turmoil in the heart. Ray was really trying to keep himself warm.

I don't know what's on my mind, I'm following her way of seeking warmth. Both of my arms were clad around his neck, while his hands shared tasks, one of which slipped into the back of my head and supported him, the other one entered under his back. It made both of our bodies grow stronger.

Ray sipped my lips gently. My body trembled feeling his tongue playing in my mouth. The second kiss from him, again managed to make my whole body convulsing and helpless.

Ray, why should I? If this is the case, all I can do is fall in love deeper and deeper. Do you feel the same way Ray?

I ended the long kiss because we were out of breath. She smiled in a stingy breath while looking at me with a look I could hardly understand. His lips moved in thanks. Then she pulled her head over my chest. I love you with all the love I have.

Oh my God, why did this have to happen? The curse in my heart.

"It's warm yet? The cave is sleepy" I said above his head. Both of my arms are still wrapped around his back.

"Yet. Another clash, Kai."

I comply. At that moment I saw the door closed. My heart's soaring. Who shut it down?

Ray's soft snoring sounds made me panic. He even overslept! How'this? Tito must be looking for her. What if he should still have business in the committee?

"Ray's? Rayyy ..." I shook his body slowly, nil. His hands were getting closer and closer to hugging. It's a strange situation, when I should be happy, it's the panic I feel.

"The cave's been cleared for Rosa" he suddenly spoke.

"Eh, you're not sleeping? What does that mean is Rosa's permission?"

"It's Kai, just sleep ... cold ..." she said in a hoarse voice. He was looking for a comfortable position. Until finally knew he was on the bed, already wearing a blanket, but still at home curled in my arms. I, who was unable to sleep, served as her guardian, giving her the warmth she requested.

Not forgetting I asked Rosa where she is and what this all means through WhatsApp.

*****

That was the strangest night of my life. I never thought about sleeping with the opposite sex, other than papa when I was a kid. Ray and I did not do anything rude, we just slept together.Sometimes when I woke up, I found myself curled up in his arms. An hour later, I hugged him. Remembering it I was embarrassed. Even when I sleep I don't want to get away from it or take it away from me.

At five in the morning I woke up and I didn't find Ray in my room. He must have been out before everyone woke up. My chest trembled again recalling the warm night we had just passed. Ray's scent is still lingering in my memory. How he smiled, grimaced, shivered, everything. She could weigh too long as she lay on top of me. Ahh .. This morning my mind is perverted.

Quickly I got out of the room. Rosa is ready for the gym. We're going sports and outbound this morning.

"Sleep, Brother?" he said hello while putting on socks.

"Lumayan. You're not waking up, brother?"

"No dare ah. Said brother Ray's new brother pulesnya at one o'clock. So don't build it up yet."

"Oh yeah? Ray's out at what time?"

"Hour four. Um ... yaaa's search?"

"Ssttt ..." I blushed in embarrassment.

"You're the same Tito staying up late? Is it forbidden to be with the committee?" I remember Rosa and Tito chatting in the living room until dawn. But it didn't seem like anyone was patching, so I didn't know Tito and Ray were in our room.

"His paniti sleeps well in the room with her sister. Auch!" I asked Rosa not to continue her seduction.

"No one really saw it, right? I'm afraid if there's a ...."

"No, my brother, it's safe. Brother take it easy."

The smile convinced Rosa to make me relieved. Hopefully there won't be any problems after this.

"Keep, why all night Tito?"

"You know ah ...."

I widened my eyes suspiciously, "Not a macem-macem right??"

"Nothing .. Brother take it easy. Now take care of the heart that's pounding."

"St! Don't! I wash my face first!" I quickly ran away before Rosa teased me further.

*****

Author's PoV

Freshness in the morning at Puncak successfully matched the air in Bandung. Cool, cold, makes a little shivering but soothing. The gathering participants who gathered in the middle of the field followed were seen enjoying the coolness. Breathe in, exhale, breathe out again, exhale again. Small movements for heating start to warm up a little. After that they did a series of gymnastics led directly by gymnastics instructors.

After the gymnastics after the committee announced the type of outbound they will do. There is no element of the match, but the team that finishes the game the most will be the winner.

"Bro .." Kaina's shoulder was suddenly touched from behind. He turned around and instantly froze in a moment.

"Yes? Uh ... why?"

"Come here a minute ..." Ray signals for Kaina to follow him. Fortunately, the group is resting.

"Bro, the cave has good news," Ray's once ordinary face suddenly beamed happily.

"Oh yeah? What news?"

"So the cave called Nirvana. He said tomorrow at eight o'clock in the morning should be there already. Sign the contract."

"Seriously?" Kaina also gave a slightly surprised screech. Ray nodded in pleasure.

"Yeahh!!! Rayyy Congrats!! Finally yahh!" Kaina patted Ray's arm with vigor.

"Kost happy, the cave really wants to bend lo now, but rame, hahaha ...." Ray laughed loudly, making Kaina's face flushed. Actually, he wanted to do the same.

"About!" he said shut down his aggressive desires.

"Oh yeah, the cave has to go back to Bandung after lunch. The cave must go to the office first to settle the files. The night goes straight to Cirebon."

Hearing the explanation earlier, Kaina was a little lethargic. But then he agreed that this was very important. Cisarua to Bandung alone could take longer than yesterday's departure due to the backflow.

"That's good. Who are you turning back to?"

"Plan's gonna take Ferdi."

"What ?? Don't dong, who's the cave here?" indeed Kaina wasn't sure taking Ferdi was a good idea.

"Keep the cave alone on the road? Where cool. Or... Do you want to come? All nemenin caves to Cirebon."

"What's? No no no. .. The cave can't take a car."

"What relation?"

"Gua is not sure you will not sleepy. If you fall asleep right nyetir can be berabe."

Ray laughed loudly at Kaina's insinuation. "Most tomorrow take the office driver," he decided.

"Good idea," Kaina squinted her eyes while forming the letter O with her two fingers.

After that they were silent for a while.

"Would the cave stay first?"

That gentle and slow question managed to make the blood on Kaina's body rustle violently. Ray was worried about him.

"Can, Ray. There's Ferdi, Rosa, Tito and the others."

"Hm .. You why is Ferdi anyway? Like you huh?"

Kaina laughs. A very unimportant question to answer.

"Already ah, I went back there first. Take care, yeah, later."

"The cave is still there for lunch. Uh, eat together later."

"Snipp ...." Kaina raises her thumb and runs away from Ray.

They didn't realize someone had heard their conversation just now.

*****

Ferdi's poV

My anger exploded when I saw Ray enter Kaina's bungalow last night and not come out again. I even stayed up late just to keep an eye on the bungalow door. But that jerk Ray didn't come out.

I was so angry, I heard he got a call from Nirvana. Why did Om Franklin choose him instead, not me??

Ray Ray Ray Ray!!! We are destined to always be competing! There is no term friend. Fuck your best friend if you keep bleating the cave. Though you obviously know the cave likes Kaina!

Fuck fair play !

*****

Fany's poV

The lunch meal is done at four long tables in the dining room. Soon the gathering participants will come and take the food that we have served with buffet style.

I was still confused by the bottle of liquid in my grasp. Ferdi gave it to him with the message that it should be mixed with Ray's drink. I know it's a pretty high level stomach wash. When I asked Ferdi why he was trying to poison his friend, he just said it was none of my business.

But I'm not stupid. I know they're competing for something. If I'm not mistaken, it's Kaina. Yes ... Ferdi and Rayshaka clearly liked the woman. Before Kaina, Ray was always attached to me.

Yeah, I think I agree with Ferdi too. They don't deserve to be together.

Should I just poison Kaina?

*****

Kaina's PoV

The clock on my wrist is already showing at twelve. That's a good sign because we're going to have lunch soon. Of course because Ray will be joining us this afternoon. Looks like he has permission to go home, his MC role was immediately replaced by someone else.

Before going to the dining room, I went to the public toilet. The men's and women's toilets are next to each other. I went in and completed the urgent call of nature. After that, prepare to go out.

But as I approached the door I was suddenly startled by the sound of fists hitting the toilet's perimeter wall next to it. His voice sounded very clear and loud as his toilet was not completely walled up to the ceiling.

"Rayshaka shit!!"

I was stunned, instantly frozen to hear that voice.

"Yes, he's got the approval of Om Franklin ... Mama was wrong too, why not help convince Franklin? You guys are suhoil or what the hell?... If this is the case, I don't know what to do! He definitely got a promotion! The cave will poison people! He also dared to touch Kaina!" Clik.

My world was like collapsing hearing the last sentence of the man next door. Ferdi. I'm pretty sure it was Ferdi. I know that voice. Dare to touch Kaina he said? Did she know Ray slept in my room last night? Lothawat! And ... poison? No no no ! Don't make!

After a minute Ferdi came out of the toilet, I immediately followed and went into the dining room.

I approached those who were waiting for me. After that we were waiting to get food.

My anxiety became even more when I saw all kinds of dishes. The poison is impossible to sprinkle in these foods. If Ferdi really wanted to harm Ray, he would have taken his own time to do so.

Ray and I are always fussing about choosing food. He nosily stuffed kale into my plate when clearly he knew I didn't like it. A lot of people turned their attention to us.

While eating, I watched Ray and Ferdi in turn. Ferdi still looks ordinary. He could really hide the rottenness of his heart. I was really hurt knowing Ferdi had the other side so scary. I thought we were really good friends.

While fussing about the game, Fany came to distribute drinks. Usually so too. But this time he brought a tray with four glasses. He divides into Ferdi, Ray, Tito and Rosa.

"Eh, less is it? There was Ray. Pantesan .. Bentar, Kai."

"Eh, there's nothing Fan, no cave ..." I feel bad. They should not split the drinks. We can take it ourselves.

"Eh nothing. Already, just continue eating it."

"Oh .. okay deh .. thank's Fan.." I said again. Ray flirted with temptation before he left.

Ferdi's face changed. Seems to be thinking.

"Why not so gentle, bro? Love Kaina first dong," she suddenly took Ray's drink and gave it to me. I'm stunned. What mean??? Gelagat Ferdi is weird.

"Kai, here's the drink," Fany came and thrust a new glass at me that was still in a daze.

"Make Ray, Fan." Ferdi quickly picked up the glass and put it in front of Ray who did not care about his drink being replaced.

Fany involved???

Yep! Lookie! His face suddenly turned deathly pale!!

Was Fany supposed to poison Ray, but she wanted to poison me instead??

My hands were shaking, but I tried to hide them.

With a glance I could catch the two looking at each other, if I did not misinterpret, the two threw angry glances at each other.

As Fany left, I realized the atmosphere around her was getting hotter. Ferdi must be waiting for Ray to drink. Yes, white water that has been poisoned like his words earlier.

I'm scared in my heart. I should how?

Without thinking I took my glass, sipped it to the ground like I was really thirsty. They were all laughing looking at my reddened face.

"Still thirsty, for yes .." I quickly picked up Ray's glass as well and sipped it quickly.

Ferdi .. should you do it? My cry in my heart. I looked at the flabbergasted Ferdi. His eyes are sad and full of regret.

"Lu tambet satan huh bro? The cave drink was up there."

"Hausssss," I pretended to be happy to have been drinking with satisfaction.

"Eh guys, cave to the back first huh. Uh, you know if you want to go info, bro."

"Sip!"

Ferdi still had a fist fight with Ray before the man walked lethargicly outside the room.

My face warmed up, an unpleasant reaction began to be felt inside the stomach. I have to hold on until Ray leaves. He can't see me collapse.

"What time did you leave?"

"Half hours away."

"Having packed?"

"It ..."

"Why should it be another half hour? It will soon be jammed. And you forget that at one o'clock the descent path is diverted? You might have to turn around."

"Oh yes? Wahh, I'm leaving now" Ray hurriedly finished his meal. I picked up a clean drink and waited for him to drink.

Then he said goodbye to all the gathering participants, apologizing for not being able to wait until the event ended later in the afternoon.

I followed Ray to his room, accompanying him in the doorway.

"Bro, come here for a second" she called me while sitting on the sofa. His hands move around putting on socks.

I sat a few miles next to him.

"Eh, come here. Why is it there? I didn't sleep together last night."

Plaque! My hand reflexively floated into his arm. My face is red. Between blushing or poisoning, it is indistinguishable.

Ray grabbed my hand and took it to the back of his body. For a moment he hugged me. I don't feel like I want to get away from him. I wanted to cry, but obviously I had to control myself.

"Be careful, don't speed. Slow down or speeding, it must still get stuck," I tried to joke.

"Hm-m .. tomorrow you are also well home. See you Tuesday," he said.

I'm nodding. I let Ray kiss me. A little while, because this time I have dared to reply slowly.

Ray left the gathering location followed by a wave of my hand. After Ray completely disappeared, I immediately ran towards the toilet. As much as energy to withstand the pain that had been gnawing on the stomach.

"Crazy you Kai!" suddenly someone broke down the toilet door and yelled at me loudly. Ferdi. I saw it from the glass of the sink where I was standing.

"We're both crazy, Fer. Cave, you and Fany. Wouldn't you do this for the people you like?" i gasped. Sweat runs down the face.

"Lu reckless! It's crazy!"

With a quick count he hugged me, fleeing me towards the parking lot. He took me to the nearest hospital. Maybe he knows I'm in danger that this poison isn't coming out of my stomach right away.

"Why do you have the heart, Fer. Why can't you be friends sincerely?"

"Stop talking Kaina!" he snapped a little. I threw my face against the window. I hate that guy even more.

"Lu never thought of being number two? Even in your parents' eyes?" after a moment of silence, Ferdi began to speak softly.

"Even the cave bokap, always subordinate the cave from Ray. Ray was more in his eyes than his own son. You never did, did you?"

I didn't turn away, my chest was as tight as wanting to cry. But it was the excruciating pain in the stomach that finally made me cry sobbing.

"At first the cave did not intend to cheat in the office. The original, the cave likes to work here. Especially if you are, Kai. You must have known the cave likes you, right? But again you picked that motherfucker. Even Om Franklin chose it, not the cave."

Ferdi was silent again.

"Why do you blame Ray when you know, the cave that likes him. Not otherwise??"

"You can sleep together, doesn't it show that he likes you too? Ray's not the kind who likes to play girls."

I'm choked. Where does Ferdi know?

My head suddenly dizzy. But Ferdi's last sentence frankly made me a little calm. Is there a possibility that it is true and could happen? Ray seemed to think of me as just a friend.

"Fer aachettt ..." I held onto the belly that was beginning to coiling. My screams made Ferdi even more furious and drove his car faster.

*****