Not a Substitute
A9 Repairing The Damaged
The restaurant looks crowded by the visitors of the five-star hotel occupants. They are doing breakfast activities. Himeka Khumari, also enjoyed breakfast facilitated by the hotel.
Himeka sits on a rectangular restaurant table with 6 chairs surrounding it. The top of the table is made of thick glass. There are decorative shells and beach sand framed glass table so that it adds a unique impression on the table.
Himeka sits next to Kamila on her left side and Navya on her right side. To the right of Navya there are Mbak Rina, Santy and Viani who sit in sequence. Seen repeatedly Mbak Rina wiped the lips of Navya who was a straw of yellow sauce that became his breakfast menu.
"Meka, sorry yes, this morning I have to immediately return to Tangerang. Fathir has a fever" Kamila told Himeka. This morning Kamila got a call from her mother telling her that her son had a fever. Looking worried mimic from the beautiful face of Kamila.
"Yes, God. Yes Mil, may Fathir soon be healthy again." He rubbed the back of Mila's hand.
"Aamiinu. Thank you for praying, Meka." Kamila replied with a smile made
"Yes, Meka, I want to go back to the room first yes, all prepare to immediately return to Tanggerang after this." said Kamila as she rubbed the corner of the lips with a broom.
Himeka just nodded and smiled as a yes answer he gave to Kamila. Kamila got up and walked away. Himeka's view follows Kamila. Kamila nodded politely and smiled greeting a man she knew very well.
The man looked neat and relaxed with a white t-shirt, cream-colored chinos and white sneakers. He walked towards Himeka's seat. A smile spread across the man's face.
"Morning, Me." said Devano. Yes, that man is Devano. Bramanthy Group director and ex-boyfriend
" Morning too, Dev." replied Himeka with a sweet smile
"For the morning, Navya was beautiful "greet Devano while waving to Navya
" Morning, Om" Navya replied in her small voice
Without being told to sit down, Devano pulled up the chair next to Himeka, which Kamila had occupied. Fearing that there was something serious that his employer would talk about, he took the initiative to bring Santy and Viani back to the room. Knowing Rina's actions, Devano prevented her under the pretext that nothing serious was even talked about with her employer. But Mbak Rina rejected it subtly, he reasoned to do the preparation back to Surabaya. Devano agreed. Navya went to the room. He wants to watch his favorite movie from the neighboring country, Ipin upin.
"How, Me. So we go out for a moment just buy souvenirs." asked Devano expectantly
He started the conversation after Ms. Rina and the others walked away to the elevator to return to her room.
"Yes. Uh, you're not having breakfast?" ask Himeka
"I had breakfast in the room." Devano replied lying. Because he just woke up and immediately ready to meet Himeka. For some reason after meeting Himeka, he suddenly felt full.
"Yes, that's it. Now we're leaving for fear of the daytime rush." take Himeka
"Yuk, Me." Devano replied excitedly.
They walked to the hotel basemant where Devano's car was parked. Himeka looks surprised to see Devano's car. Not because it's the latest car. But the number plate that pinned the initials of his name, HK. Himeka remembered when they were still lovers, Devano's car plate and motorcycle plate also read HK.
"Not to be surprised, Me. I always put your initials on. So that I can always remember you." Devano. It was as if he understood what Himeka had in mind.
Himeka smiled in embarrassment. His cheeks instantly blushed. He never thought about the ridiculous things Devano did. Because, all this time the status of Himeka is the wife of people. And why Devano still wants to remember it. Isn't that a very silly thing?
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The black luxury car also shot across the streets of Bandung City. The streets are monitored very smoothly. Their goal is to the center of souvenirs typical of Bandung. Until their car stops at a shophouse classic building titled souvenirs typical of Bandung.
Devano got out of the car immediately, and walked towards the left side of the car opening the door for Himeka. Himeka welcomed Devano's treatment with her smile.
They went into the store and chose some typical Bandung food to take home. Only ten minutes to choose, but the shopping trolley is full of snacks Himeka choice. Bollen cakes, wajit cililin, pia Bandung and several other types of snacks fill shopping trolleys driven by Devano. After being satisfied to choose groceries, immediately they headed to the cashier. Devano took out a card to pay for all the groceries.
After being satisfied shopping souvenirs typical of Bandung, Devano did not want to immediately return to the hotel. He invites Himeka to stop by a shopping mall. He wanted to buy a toy for Himeka's favorite daughter. Himeka initially refuses, but Devano insists on buying Navya a toy. Finally Himeka gave up and agreed to go both to the nearest mall.
After parking the car, they immediately headed for the children's toy outlet. Devano asks Himeka to choose a toy. Barbie doll toys complete with a set of clothes and makeup tools became Himeka's choice for her daughter. They look harmonious. Other people would definitely think they were a married couple.
"Yes, I'm the same. I hope Vya likes it."
"Surely Vya likes."
"Me, let's buy a drink for a while" take Devano
Himeka nodded. Actually Himeka sudha felt thirsty since then but he was reluctant to invite Devano first.
After arriving at a cafe in the shopping center, they choose a seat. Seats on the left-most row of their choice. A waitress came over with a menu book in her hand. Himeka ordered vanilla latte ice for himself and americano coffee for Devano as well as some snacks for snacks.
"Still drinking americano coffee right?" ask Himeka
"Well, it turns out you still remember my favorite drink, Me." Devano replied with pleasure
A few minutes later, their order arrived. They enjoy it with small talk. Time goes by so fast it starts to day. They decided to return to the hotel immediately. Today Devano feels quite happy because he passed some of his time with people who until this moment are still residing in the heart.
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Upon arrival at the hotel, Navya is seen along with Mbak Rina sitting in the hotel lobby waiting for the mother to come. When he saw his bunda road approaching, he immediately ran over and hugged him.
"Mother where the hell is. Kok lama." Navya protested by singing her lips
"Mother just bought a souvenir. And this is Vya bought a new toy with Om Dev. Let's say thank you first." said Himeka
" Thank you, Om" Navya said with a happy smile
"Sama-sama, dear." Devano replied as she gently brushed Navya's hair
"Is everything ready, Ma'am?" ask Himeka to Mbak Rina
"God willing, everything is ready, ma'am" replied Ms. Rina
"Dev, all right, after lunch, I'm going back to Surabaya."
"Yes, Me. Careful, yeah."
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After lunch, Himeka and his group left for Surabaya. The journey of Bandung-Surabaya is very smooth. No traffic jams hampered their early evening commute home. They came home safe and happy because the festival he participated in got the first champion. There was a sense of pride emerging in the chest.
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