Not Glass Cans

69. Camer Waiter

The smiley face of the imitation faded as it caught me coming down from Garrick's long limousine. His father, the mayor of Batam, was in touch with Zayn and Garrick with a firm handshake.

The slogan that displays the picture and the inscription 'Avoid handshakes' which is displayed on each section of the Batam highway, a demo of the virus. The loyal slogan (every bend there is) on the billboard is just eroding funds and a mere figment of the thumb.

"El, don't trade, you're so pretty." My permission to switch rooms, got a ban from Ratih. The head lackey praised briefly with eyes looking at me.

"Yes, brother." I'll get along with him.

I wait for Uni Wel who is busy preparing mue cakes and drinks. I cleaned the saucer and tray of the banquet bearer. Uni Wel and Ratih looked a little tense, their foreheads full of an impromptu wrinkle.

Does welcoming the mayor as well as camer a fierce big master, feel a burden? I understand that, if I don't have a problem with his son, maybe I feel pressure too, worried that there will be mistakes. He is the main person in the city of Batam... But now because of Anggun, with his father too, I do not hesitate. It is as if the father is the hereditary giver.

I followed Ratih and Uni Wel who helped carry the dish to the border door. They'll help just there.

"Don't make a mistake, Elsi !" Ratih exclaimed softly as I passed by with my hands holding onto the tray. I nodded back, just trying.the one above the penentinya!

The people who were sitting there I glanced at a glance, just marking the position so that I would not misplace the drink. I slowly lowered all the drinks in the glass with a look down.

" So this how, Rick? Are you still serious about your matchmaking with Grace?" That must be the voice of Anggun's father. A loud and warm voice. It's so different from how you talk to me.

" My late father told me this business would be complicated if I didn't accept an arranged marriage. So, while there's no reason to refuse. I'll continue the matchmaking of you, om."

"temporarily..What do you mean, Rick?" The tone of the mayor was so patient, it sounded like talking to a dear boy.

"Honestly, um. All this time, only Graceful was the woman I had known well enough. We have been friends from childhood. Maybe she is the right woman for me. I never tried to get close to women. I never got around to it, my work never ends. I understand that!" Garrick's voice sounded tired, there was an annoyed tone in his words.

"Then what, Rick?" Mr. David, the mayor, the name of Anggun's father who I heavy call his name, turned out to be quite authoritative and patient.

"Honestly, let me explain, om. Me and Grace have not loved each other. But I assure you, once we get married, there will be no cheating in marriage. But if before marriage, I or gracefully find another partner, I hope you understand." I heard with my ears waving the words of the fierce master. As expected, Garrick doesn't love Anggun. But.., is it so Graceful not to like? I see stars in the eyes of Graceful each staring at the fierce master.

"Sir.., that's not true..! Pa, I already like Garrick's brother. I'm ready to marry him!" This fiery protest from Anggun.. Ah, two-faced woman.. With Garrick he likes.., but with Juan also love...He doesn't want to take them both off!

"Really, Graceful? I think you still have your heart for your Swiss lover!" Oh.so Garrick knows about that? Does Garrick know that Juan is Graceful's lover?

"I'm not in a relationship anymore, brother! We've split up in Switzerland." As I continued to spread out, I placed the mue cake on the table, the last tray I had to carry. I heard back the reassuring word of Grace. So, Garrick doesn't know about Anggun and Juan!

The tray of cookies and drinks was gone. Galau.., between passing away or stay alert for the master and his guests.

"Stand here, El !" When I left, Garrick called me . Pointing at the empty space at the side with his chin. I obeyed his will, now I stand beside him.