Mystery of Small Shoes

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Her phone vibrated indicating a message from Vina.

"Sar, Rudi's bang in the lobby, you get down."

Sarah did not answer the message, she immediately got out of Vina's apartment and went to the elevator that would take her down to the building's lobby

Rudi was standing at the entrance of the apartment building wearing a white polo shirt and jeans while folding his hands. In addition to looking handsome and handsome, Rudi looks relaxed with his casual clothes.

Rudi smiled at Sarah who was walking towards him. Very visible twinkle of happiness in Rudi's eyes when he saw his puja heading towards him.

That day Sarah also looked different according to Rudi. She looked very beautiful in a Muslim dress that looked more relaxed.

"Assalamualaikum," Rudi greeted with a smile.

"Wa'alaikumsalam," Sarah replied as she lowered her gaze making Rudi even more fond of her.

"Bio where to? Not coming?"

"Bio is coming with Vina to her parents' house."

They then headed to Rudi's car which was parked in the courtyard of the apartment building. Rudi opened the door for Sarah and let Sarah in, after which she entered through the driver's door.

"Installed his safety belt first," Rudi reminded Sarah when he saw his safety belt had not been installed.

Rudi started running his car and took Sarah to a restaurant that had been booked not too far from Vina's apartment. During the journey Sarah was just silent.

"Koq is silent. It's okay, isn't it if you go with me?"

"It's okay, sir."

Rudi smiled at the name Sarah gave him.

"If you can't call 'sir', 'cause it's not in the office. Call mas, brother, brother or call names can also." Rudi tried to make the atmosphere between them a little relaxed and not stiff. Sarah did not mengubris Rudi's words, she just kept bowed.

"Have not seen Bio in a long time. I thought he was coming, I miss him so much."

Sarah remained silent, answering nothing.

"Oh yes, how is the development of your writing that became the nomination? Is there any news?" ask Rudi.

"Just get a notification that the writing will be published in several media and will be seen the reader's response to determine the winner."

"When did you get the notice?"

"A few days ago by phone and email."

"It means just waiting for the results, huh? May your writing be one of the winners. Let the name of the office be known in wider circles and can attract potential readers to become loyal readers in our media."

"inshaAllah" answered Sarah briefly.

"I see you are good at writing. Several times your work received praise from the editor as well as some of your loyal readers."

"Alhamdulillah."

They also arrived at their destination. Rudi opens the door for Sarah and lets her down.

The waiter at the restaurant showed me the table that Rudi had ordered and let them sit down. Rudi pulled out a chair for Sarah, then she sat on the chair and faced Sarah making Sarah unable to resist Rudi's gaze.

By using all means Rudi tried to make Sarah feel comfortable with him. And his efforts were not in vain. Sarah started talking more and smiled occasionally at Rudi's jokes.

Familiarity between them began to intertwine.

"When can we meet like this again?" rudi asked as they walked out of the restaurant. Sarah nodded.

"of course. But maybe not on a work day."

"Why?"

"I couldn't see the stares and hear the words of other employees" Sarah explained. Rudi laughed at Sarah's explanation.

"So you're scared like Vina, huh? He was angry with me because of that. Yes already, later we just set the time and next time we invite Bio too."

As Vina said, Rudi drove Sarah to Vina's parents' house. Fabio was playing in the front yard of Vina's house. He noticed Rudi's car entering the carport of Vina's house is quite spacious.

Fabio ran towards Sarah who was walking towards him. Fabio's steps came to a halt when he saw Rudi.

"Papaaa...!" He ran towards Rudi who was looking at him with a smile

Rudi hugged Fabio tightly.

"How's the hotshot?"

"Well, Pa," replied Fabio who was still in Rudi's arms.

Everyone who was there was stunned and shocked to see the familiarity of Rudi and Fabio.

"Well, you guys are like real families. It's this clop. Staying just disinfected," Vina rolled her eyes teasing Sarah and Rudi.

"Yes, Rud. Aunty agrees that you're one family!" Mama Vina chimed in on her son's talk.

This of course made Sarah's face red.

"Ciyeee, his face was blushing. Bang, spout terbmiin. It's a good fit, "tease Vina again.

"Yes, just pray, huh?" rudi replied while glancing at Sarah.

"Don't take long, ntar taken people you know."

"Wait any more, Rud?"

"Yes, Om. Waiting for Sarah's approval. If Sarah agrees, Rudi won't procrastinate."

Sarah felt cornered and not wrinkled when she heard Rudi speak that way. He could only lower his head. He didn't know what to say because everything was sudden. He had to think about everything before making a decision.

While Rudi, he felt that he had indirectly managed to express his heart to Sarah in front of people other than the two of them. He has also shown his closeness to Fabio, which has been a consideration of Sarah in looking for a life partner.

Some time Rudi played with Fabio before saying goodbye because the day was approaching night.

"Where are you going?" asked Fabio when he saw Rudi saying goodbye.

"You go home, baby. Next time we play again, okay?"

"Go home to Bio?"

"No, Son. Om Rudi went home," Sarah answered as if correcting Fabio's name to Rudi.

Rudi carried Fabio up to the terrace of Vina's house and dropped him there, then he crouched down and spoke to Fabio.

"Bio has to look after mom, huh? Papa promise, we'll go for a walk and play together again. Okay?"

Fabio nodded steadily, then they hugged each other like a father and son who would be separated for quite a while. Sarah acted as if she had not seen the scene.

"Bio. Om Rudi wants to go home. We're going home, too."

"Back home papa, Ma?"

"No, we'll go home with Aunt Vina."

"It's okay, Sar if you want to be together. Brother can take you."

"No need. It will be the same Vina. Thanks." Sarah refuses Rudi's offer to drive her.

As if getting an idea, Vina told Sarah to accept Rudi's offer.

"Sar, sorry, huh? I guess I can't do it. Papa Mama is sure I'm going."

Sarah knew that it was only Vina's wits that she would accept Rudi's offer.

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