Paying Karma Love

28 First Dress

"Mother, Father, what need is there?" asked a security officer to Audrey and Tristan who entered the Self-Service City area.

"Good day, sir, I'm Tristan of the Oragon Group. I'd like to meet Cindy's mother, Self-Service City's owner."

Tristan handed over a business card to the security, then turned to Audrey.

"Mother Audrey just wait as usual, I'll take care of this little self-service owner. You can shop in the supermarket while you wait for me."

"Tristan, where might I shop at business hours. I'll come with you this time," Audrey told Tristan.

"No Mother, if you come along then my appearance will not be perfect. Please wait quietly here."

The debate between Audrey and Tristan came to a standstill when she saw a woman in her forty years coming in haste to greet them.

"Mr Tristan, I'm Cindy the owner of this convenience store. Why didn't you tell me you wanted to come here?"

"Sorry Cindy, I did come suddenly because there was an important issue that I wanted to talk about. Can we talk inside?"

"of course. Come, sir, please come in."

Tristan rolled her eyes at Audrey and followed the self-service woman into her office.

Even Miss Cindy wanted to get out of her office to welcome Tristan. Does Tristan have any secrets hidden from me?

audrey felt suspicious.

As Audrey had expected earlier, Tristan again managed to get a repayment check from Swalayan City. But Audrey decided not to ask Tristan further, as the young man would definitely not tell her the truth.

"Mother Audrey our assignment is done. Don't forget my three requests that you have to fulfill. I will ask when the time has come" Tristan said with a big smile on Audrey's face.

"Yes, I must remember it. I'm not a person who likes to break promises."

"Good, Mother."

Arriving at the office, Mr. Rizal praised Tristan and Audrey's work which for him was extraordinary.

"I am satisfied with your work. The performance of our division will increase, as we successfully complete these three problematic receivables."

"It's actually Tristan who managed to do the billing, sir. I just..."

"Audrey's mother only taught me how to talk to them" Tristan said.

"Whatever it is, I'm proud of your cooperation."

"Thank you, sir. I am so glad to go home. Tomorrow I'll finish the report you asked for."

"Please, Audrey, I'll see you tomorrow" Rizal said, letting Audrey out of her room.

Audrey cleared her desk quickly and took her phone from the bag to book a taxi online.

God, I forgot that my phone battery died on that trip. How can I book a taxi through the app?

"Tasya, can I borrow your phone charger for a moment? My phone's dead from low bat."

"Sure, Miss Audrey," said Tasya handing over her phone charger.

After waiting a few minutes to charge the battery, Audrey tried to turn on her phone. But Audrey was surprised to see five missed calls from Reiner on her phone and two incoming messages.

Pk 15.00

Where the hell have you been? Why not answer my phone? Mom invited us to dinner at home. I'll pick you up before six in the afternoon.

Reiner's.

Pk 17.36

I'm already in the parking lot, get off quickly.

Why did Reiner suddenly pick me up? Now that he's been waiting downstairs, he'll definitely scold me.

I thought Audrey was panicking.

"Tasya, here's the charger. Thank you, I went home first," Audrey hurriedly said goodbye to Tasya.

"Well another cab or will I take you home, Mother?"

"I have an appointment today Tristan."

"Okay, I won't bother you. Be careful on the road, Mother," said Tristan waving his hand to Audrey who came out first from inside the elevator.

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Reiner waited impatiently for Audrey in the car. She had been trying to contact Audrey since noon, but the girl's phone was off. Even the message he sent just came in and read. Reiner's wait was finally over when he saw Audrey running towards his car.

"Sir, have you waited long? I'm sorry I didn't know you were going to pick me up" Audrey looked at Reiner's irritated face.

"You accidentally turned off your phone today? Where have you been during your working hours?"

"So I had a job out of the office, sir. Because go all day, my phone's low bat."

"Went all day outside? Who are you going with?"

"With my accounts receivable staff, Tristan."

"Ow, so you go with a man. That's why you turn off the phone so you don't get distracted" Reiner said, taking his eyes off Audrey.

I told him the truth why he didn't believe me.

"My phone did die of low bat, but if you don't believe it's your right" Audrey replied.

"Now you're getting smart about arguing with me. Are you starting to plan to fight me? Or is that guy giving you courage?"

Audrey chose to be quiet and not answer Reiner's question. From behind her sunglasses, Audrey could not guess how Reiner's true eye expression was. To be sure Audrey didn't want to provoke a longer debate with the man.

All the way back to the apartment, the two of them did not talk to each other.

"Put up and prepare yourself quickly. Mama asked us to come at seven. My parents' friends are coming too. Don't let us be late."

"Good, Sir."

"Wait a minute, put this dress on. I don't want you to embarrass me in front of my family. All this time your dressing sense was very bad," said Reiner handing a bag over to Audrey's hand.

When he got into Reiner's car, Audrey noticed a small white bag in the back seat. However, Audrey did not expect at all that the bag contained a dress that Reiner would give her.

After finishing the bath, Audrey opened the bag and saw inside it was a dusty pink casual dress.

Why did he buy me a dress for family dinner? Did he really think my appearance was so bad? Never mind, I'd better do it.

audrey looked at herself in front of the mirror.

Slowly, Audrey tried to wear Reiner's dress. He doubted whether the size of the dress would fit on his body. But after wearing the entire dress, Audrey was surprised because the dress looked very fitting and perfect on her slim body.

Did he get Nicko to buy this dress? How could he have noticed me in such detail.

"Audrey, hurry out, long time you've been dressing up," cried Reiner from the living room.

"Yes, Sir."

You angry man.

grumbled Audrey was irritated.

Audrey saw Reiner was already preparing to wait for her. Dressed in a black-collared T-shirt combined with casual jeans, Reiner's good looks are really hard to resist.

"What are you doing inside?" reiner asked as he stared intently at Audrey's appearance.

"I'm sorry, sir, I..."

"Let's get going, let's get going" Reiner said as he pulled Audrey's hand.

"Remember later while at my parents' house call me Rein. Be natural as my wife. I don't want them to get suspicious."

Audrey nodded her head. Although in her heart, Audrey was doubtful whether she would be able to pretend to be Reiner Bratawijaya's wife in front of her two in-laws.