Not Just a Shadow

Chapter 25

“Ra..Ra,“ call Bang Ryco surprised me. I woke up from my wandering mind.

“Iya, Bang?” answer me with a clear tone.

“Today will I stay, yet I step Ra. You've been like this.” Bang Ryco said that outwitted what I was thinking.

“ Yes..yes, just stay. It's okay Bang.” I continued my work with many puzzles in my mind.

“If my business is done, we share huh?” bang Ryco said as he patted my shoulder.

“Appointment?” He's still waiting for my approval. And I just nodded in agreement. I thought, Bang Ryco is indeed the right person for me to lean on this enigmatic mind of mine. Perhaps behind the complexity of the mysteries of our lives, he had at least a few answers to my questions.

Notulen Ra, take it to my room.

Suddenly a chat from Mr. Febrian came in, maybe he had already noticed me from his room. I have already continued what Bang Ryco had instructed.

Tok.dok....

I heard the order to enter from Mr. Febrian, I immediately opened the door with a feeling of anxiety.

“Excuse me sir, here's the minutes, and there's a follow-up plan as well.”

“Ra, any problems?”

“Oh, this was from Bang Ryco Pak, I just continue according to his instructions.”

“Not this Ra, which I asked. But personal issues.”

“Sorry Sir, if personal matter. If you want to hear my answer to your question. I'd like to ask you first. If you are told to vote, will it be on my side or on Ms Rina? Since you're Mbak Rina's cousin, I don't think it's worth answering. The answer is definitely Rina. Aye right?”

“Casual mode only, Ra. Haven't you heard my answer?” he said without burden.

“Maybe you don't trust Ra, I'll choose you. I saw such a deep love in Ferdian's eyes. And I see your happiness too. From this side alone, if I support Rina. In the future Rina will also never be happy if she is with Ferdian.”

“Why?” I answered, full of questions in my mind. Unaware of what I said.

“ Why, you ask why? No matter how big the eyes of Mas Ferdian radiated love, no matter how happy I was. But in general, people will put their brother first, right, than anyone else?”

“Yes, in general it is like that. But I think, instead of trying to be happy but unhappy and rob others of their happiness. Mending from the beginning we know the reality and try to accept. If indeed you need help to survive the love of Rina that might force, I am ready to help you.”

“Why did you say firmly love Rina who might force?” there's something weird here.

“I know my cousin's character, I know he loved Ferdian for a long time, as I said yesterday. And the look in your eyes in the meeting room. There is clearly a problem between you. Sorry I took care of your personal affairs. Besides there is a sense of care for you, what happens to my employees will affect our performance.” I just fell silent can not say.

“I hope you understand with my intention and purpose, more you take the positives only.”

“Yes sir, sorry” my guilt, too much to fudge him with unclear questions.

“It's okay, your kingdom is done. In the next meeting, you still follow.”

“Good, Sir.” I'm out of Mr. Febrian's room. It's just me and Ma'am Dance in this room. It's quiet, maybe because I'm used to Bang Ryco's babbling welcome.

 

+62827..........

Callings...

“Iya Assalamallaikum,”

“Waalaikumsalam. Meet me near your office.”

“Alright, Ma'am. After coming home at office. If I can't now. Sorry.”

“Ok. No problem.”

Bang Ryco

Calling....

“Iya, Bang?”

“Ra, sorry I'm not back at the office. I had permission from Mr. Febrian.”

“Ok-okay. I did the job as you ordered. Already approved.”

“Ra, are you empty tonight? As I promised, we share.”

“Not yet Bang, later I chat.”

“No problem whatsoever right Ra?”

“ May there be nothing Bang.” Ryco closed his phone with an awkward feeling.  

After Ryco's phone ended, I stole some time working on my college materials. I feel no problem because there is free time before the office hours. I feel bad if I have permission. Tari is still busy with her computer. I just hope Mas Ferdian is busy and doesn't have time to pick me up. I don't know what to say if I'm gonna meet her ex-boyfriend.

The hour of the office came home, all the employees were exhausted not left. It's just me and Mr. Febrian still facing his laptop that's on. I knocked on the transparent door as a sign that I was leaving first. I'm heading to the ABC cafe near the company.

“Hai...” the hand of a woman who is sexy, tall and a little higher than me, her beautiful face whiter than me. Stand greeting me.

I looked to my left, no one. Make sure that I'm the one he's greeting. I also waved my hand, walking towards him. He chose a place in the corner of this cafe, away from the table of other visitors. As if this was a suitable place to berate me. It was at this table that I first met Mas Ferdian.

“Hopefully this is not a place that is sanctioned by my shame, God, may this place remain the place of the most beautiful memories between me and Mas Ferdian.” my inner self when I occupied the chair that she pardoned.

“ Hira right?”

“Iya Mbak,”

“Mbak Emma yes?” I said look for the truth.

“What order do you want, drink? Eat too?” emma's tender offer made me between fear and relief.

“Terserah Mbak Emma only.” Emma's mother ordered food that was friendly to my stomach. As if he already knew all my dietary restrictions.

We ate the food Emma's mother ordered, after she was done she started putting on a serious face.

“Ra, I'm serious about what I said in chat yesterday.”

“How should I answer Ma'am, I thank you for the kindness of Mbak Emma.” Emma didn't realize there was a ring around my ring finger.

“I want to be friends with you Ra, don't you misunderstand my good intentions. Think carefully before you go any further.” He said with a shady face, as if there was sincerity in his heart.

“One more time thank you, Ma'am. Does Emma's mom have a brother here? Why go all the way to see me?” I said pretend not to know.

“I did intend to see you, but I have a grandmother here. I haven't visited him in a long time. So this is a good opportunity. Anyway there's a little business here.”

“Thank God, if it is like that.” I said as if I did not know the bad intentions behind the softness of his words. As Letiana said, she was really scary. I can't even judge his heart by his face.

“She loves you so much Mas, so far she wants to keep you.” My inner look at her eyes.

As if he had established a familiarity he was holding my tag, even offering to take me home. But I refused his offer. Suddenly my phone rang. I immediately picked it up.

Seriate....

We'll catch it in the next episode,😘

Please support, please,

Thanksmeme it...🙏🙏🙏