Not Just a Status

86. Bizarre

Mandala takes Kahyang to a restaurant. Order a separate table with Patih who goes with them.

"Hi, Yang! Are you here too?"greeting a man made Kahyang and Mandala immediately turn their heads.

"You're here too?"asked Kahyang back, glancing at Mandala whose face turned flat. Suddenly Kahyang was alarmed by the presence of a young man who was none other than Aldi. While Patih seemed to observe the situation at his employer's desk.

"No objection, right, if I join here. It's not good to have lunch alone" said Aldi who immediately sat in one of the chairs. Beside Mandala and Kahyang sitting opposite each other, "No problem, right, Mr Mandala?"aldi asked without sin, disturbing lunch husband and wife who were wanting to be alone.

"You know me?"ask Mandala without answering Aldi's question.

"Who doesn't know you? A young respected businessman. Lover from Sheila's model photo,"sahut Aldi smiled meaningfully.

"Who said he was my girlfriend? He's just my ex-lover, "the Mandala asserted sounds dislikeful.

Their conversation halted for a moment as the food they ordered was served. Including food that Aldi ordered as well.

"Oh, I think he is still a lover, sir," said Aldi to connect their conversation that had stopped earlier while starting to slice dishes ordered in the form of steak, same as the one ordered by Mandala and Kahyang.

"I broke up with him a long time ago, even before I met Kahyang," Mandala said honestly while chopping steak on her plate.

Mandala had broken up with Sheila before meeting Kahyang. But Sheila did not accept if decided by Mandala. Always looking for a way to meet Mandala But can't because Patih is like a wall that prevents Sheila from meeting Mandala. Even after getting the opportunity to meet with Mandala, Sheila was unable to carry out her plan.

"really? I think you're still in touch with him. Have you not been in a relationship for a long time? You must really love Sheila, right?"ask Aldi without sin.

Kahyang was silent, being a loyal listener. See how Mandala reacts. Similarly, Patih who put his ears well to listen to the talk of his employer.

"Not really. I don't love him very much. Because I initially accepted him because he was constantly chasing me, "sahut Mandala then swapped his cut steak for Kahyang's steak.

Actually, Sheila was chasing after Mandala until Sheila invited Mandala to drink alcohol and tease Mandala until they finally had a married relationship without strings attached. Mandala accepts Sheila as her lover and tries to love Sheila. But despite many years with Sheila, Mandala cannot love Sheila as Mandala loves Kahyang today.

"Oh, so, huh? I guess you still love Sheila. Given the years you have been in love," said Aldi chuckling.

"No"

Mandala stabbed the meat in her plate with a meat knife quite strong, making Kahyang, Aldi and Patih turn towards Mandala.

"What do you mean you're asking about my past? About my relationship with Sheila? Do you want to make my wife jealous? Hear that! I won't let anyone disturb me let alone ruin my little family! Be it Sheila or our family though. I would never divorce my wife even to my last breath. I won't let anyone come near let alone snatch my wife away from me" Mandala said in a heavy-sounding voice and an intimidating stern look at Aldi.

"No"

Aldi who was seen eating casually suddenly did the same thing with what Mandala did. Stabbing meat on his plate with a meat knife.

"You better be a loyal man! Because I really hate unfaithful people!"aldi said to Mandala with a heavy voice and a gaze that was as sharp and intimidating as his Mandala. With a grin on his lips that looked scary.

"What are you talking about, anyway? You're making my appetite go away!"grunts Kahyang who was uncomfortable with the interaction of the two men who were one table with him.

"Sorry, I have to go now. Next time we chat again" said Aldi who suddenly changed his face full of smiles, cheerful and friendly. What a drastically changed expression. Making Mandala and Kahyang frown at the same time.

"See you, Mr. Mandala! See you, Kahyang! Thank you for accompanying me to lunch," said Aldi with a sweet smile that adorned his lips, then passed away just like that.

"I told you, he's just my friend, man. My Junior High friend. There is no special relationship between the two of us, "so I'm honest.

Although Aldi had pursued himself and repeatedly expressed love for him, but Kahyang never received Aldi's love. Especially being Aldi's girlfriend.

"The smell of jealousy is stinging," muttered Patih Lirih, laughing silently as she shook her head slowly. Then continue eating his food.

Mandala looked at Aldi who was getting away. Mandala felt something strange about the young man's behavior and words.

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After Mandala was evicted from her office, and returned to her apartment, Sheila contacted Andini.

"Hello, sis? How's it? Have you talked to Mandala?"ask Andini enthusiastically.

"I haven't spoken to your sister yet, but she's come and told security to drag me out, An! Your brother-in-law is so cruel. He pushed me hard until I fell. I just wanted to talk to your sister, "sheila's full of lies. His goal? To make Andini hate Kahyang of course.

"What's? So rude. Why would my brother marry a girl like her?"sahut Andini sounded annoyed.

"Sister said your brother had to marry that woman. That woman from a rich family, she asked her family to marry her to your sister. Both of your parents certainly did not dare to offend the woman's family, considering that the woman's family was not an ordinary businessman. That's why your parents are forced to accept the woman as their daughter-in-law" Sheila said, trying to brainwash Andini.

"This can't be allowed. I'll talk to brother, "that Andini sounds crazy.

"Don't! You don't say anything to your sister!"disallow Sheila.

"Why?"andini looked confused.

"If you approach your sister and find out that you hate her, I'm afraid she'll do something to you. Please help me to meet your brother. Let me talk to your sister, "persuade Sheila.

"How is it?"ask Andini.

"You have villas, right?"ask Sheila.

"Had it,"sohut Andini plain.

"You asked your sister to meet at the villa. But you don't have to come to the villa. Let brother meet your brother in that villa. So that you can talk to your brother. You want to, right?"sheila asked expectantly.

"alright. I'm taking my brother to that villa. If my sister agrees, I'll send her villa address to Sheila's sister" Andini agreed.

"OKAY. Brother wait for the good news," Sheila said then ended her phone call, "If the foolish girl manages to persuade Mandala to go to the villa, I will make Vidio hot with Mandala so that Mandala's wife dumps Mandala,"sheila muttered with a sly grin on her lips then laughed.

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To be continued