Playboys
#1. Beginning
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P.L.S.
Herr, a call to men (same as master, father, in his Indonesian language)
Frau, a call for women (same kayak mbak, mother in her Indonesian language)
One year later…
Frankfurt is the fifth largest city in Germany and the second largest metropolitan area in Germany. It is the largest financial center and financial center in continental Europe, and is a very busy city. Living and working in such a busy city Liliana had never imagined for a long time.
Moreover, this is a country that he has never visited at all, he just really likes Germany to decide to live in this city without any supplies. Liliana did not understand specific German at all, which she remembered only a variety of short sentences that were easy to memorize. Although already memorized, he also sometimes forget how to pronounce the sentence.
Germany is a favorite country of Liliana since a long time ago, not including by living and working but, maybe just for a vacation. But what happened was that he had settled in Germany, even for a year he was in Germany.
Weight of course, with all the differences that exist, but Liliana had to do this for her survival as well as her well-being. After all the problems that had happened to her in the past, Liliana left all that again. No one is aware of what kind of life he has just been through.
Liliana is completely new to the new country, with no family, friends or acquaintances. Like most cities in Europe, the buildings and buildings still look like old buildings, and that also makes Liliana interested in living there.
Liliana lives in one of the apartment complexes located in the district of Bankenviertel, which is a financial district with many skyscrapers. Fortunately, shortly after Liliana arrived in Germany, she immediately got a job at a Zeil shopping center.
If you imagine that Liliana will get a good job like when she was in Indonesia, then you are wrong. Germany and Indonesia, everything is different, because that Liliana started everything from scratch again. Being a salesman is also not too bad, the salary he has received so far is enough to support him and his baby.
One year later, Liliana became a mother seven months ago. Eagle Rahagi Leena. Despite her divorce, Liliana still wants to use her husband's name on her son's name. They ended well, at least according to Liliana, the problems they went through were very strange and would not end. But, hopefully with her escape this time, Liliana was able to bounce back.
“Iya, Mom. Lilies are fine, this is the Eagle sleeping. I don't need to worry about Lili, everything is really good here, Mom,” said Liliana calmed down.
When Liliana said her decision to Mom and Dad, both were very opposed and disapproved. Even the mother is still trying to persuade Liliana not to divorce, because the state of Lilies who are pregnant, and also everything that happens must still be resolved without having to divorce.
“Mother still does not want you to live in a country of people alone, you do not have to be there. You can go home, son. I also want to meet my grandson,”persuading Mother.
It wasn't the first time the Mother had persuaded Liliana like this, perhaps it was the thousandth time. But, Liliana was very satisfied with her decision. The wounds he received were still very imprecise, although there was no guarantee everything would return to the original if he ran to the end of the world, but he still did not want to return.
Liliana curled her lips even though she couldn't see it all. “Lili must be home, Mom, give Lili a little more time, yes?”
Chat with the mother always makes Liliana emotional, not everything she tells in full. Dimitri's affair he did not tell his parents, enough Liliana who hated the man, Liliana did not want her parents to do the same.
Liliana looked at her little son who was fast asleep on his bed. At least he has the new spirit of this cute little baby. When he was very tired, just by staring at the Eagle, all those feelings instantly evaporated. What makes Liliana sad is, the eyes of her little son who still reminds her of Dimitri, the rest of the look on the face of the son is very similar to her.
Right now, he wanted to start his new life where no one would recognize him.
**
Liliana started her morning activities as usual, she always left the Eagle in daycare which is also one of the facilities available in the apartment building. He will take the son when his working hours are up, but in reality, Liliana can spend almost a day at work.
He had to work hard to finance everything for his needs as well as his son. This was already the life choice he took when he decided to come and live in this person's country. So troublesome actually, why not just stay with his parents so that things are easier?
Once upon a time it was thought of by Liliana, but afterwards it was instantly lost in her mind. To dispel the feelings in the heart she still has for her ex-husband, she has to go this far. If he's still breathing in the same air, he's not going to heal, it's just pain that's growing, and it's not very good for him.
Everyone has their own way of healing themselves from wounds, and this is one of the ways Liliana has. So, no need to question again why he did difficult things like now.
“Guten Morgen, Frau,” greet Liliana to the woman who is a senior saleswoman there.
“Liliana.” Florence nodded her head at Liliana who had just arrived.
Zeil shopping mall opens at ten in the morning. Liliana works in one of the stores with the NewYorker brand in the Zeil area. Zeil is one of the busiest in Germany, and until the store closes, visitors are always crowded. Sometimes Liliana also had to overtime because of the crowded store.
“How was your day? Better than yesterday?” ask Florence again.
Yesterday the Eagle suddenly fussy to make Liliana concentration in work scum. He even had to be willing to get a pay cut because he had to go home early. Yesterday was a little hard for Liliana to walk, but now it's fine. Liliana also could not linger in grief, she had to be strong for herself and her son.
“It's better than yesterday, Frau. May today the Eagle not fuss.” Liliana smiled at Florence before starting to get ready to open the store.
The German Liliana is still very far below the fluent word. Even before deciding to come to Germany, he had already learned the basics first, if only listening, he could understand little by little. And he challenged himself by working as a saleswoman who required him to come face to face with the customer and explain everything.
For the morning shift itself, there are only two employees who work, then for the afternoon shift there are three people who will replace. NewYorker is a product of a German-owned clothing brand and is very famous, in Germany itself NewYorker branch stores amounting to two hundred and eighty-five, added in other fifty countries.
“I heard this afternoon we already have an appointment with Herr Gioto, he's one of our VIP customers, so make sure not to make mistakes.”.
Liliana simply nodded her head, she would focus this time, for the sake of her son. “Oh, and I heard he also still has Indonesian ancestry,” continued Florence again.
“Yes. Actually he is a cousin of the owner of this store, he regularly visits this store every six months or once a year. He's a little cold, and rarely displays his smile, if faced with him, I hope you've been mentally strong.”
The words of Florence had managed to make the feathers of Liliana's neck stand, as bad as that? But after all, Liliana had already faced the worst as well, so it seemed like this was no longer a problem. He will make sure that he takes care of his attitude.
After noon, the shop started to get crowded. Both Liliana and Florence also started to be busy serving customers. Because the clothes sold there are intended for ages 12-39 years, most who stop there are young children or parents with their children. Although not too closely following the development of fashion, but at least Liliana a little much understand about the wishes of young people today.
A man entered the store with sunglasses still perched on his face. He only wore a gray polo shirt and black cloth pants that wrapped his long legs very snugly. No one greeted him because he saw the state of the store was quite crowded.
The two salespeople were busy serving guests who wanted to be explained about their chosen outfits. After all, the two salespeople should have had little initiative to welcome him. Usually it is like that too.
The man decided to sit on one of the sofas provided in his haughty style. He did not believe that he was ignored by the two salespeople. Florence was the first to notice the man's presence after his customers left.
“Good day, Herr—“
“Looks like I came at a bad time, you guys look very busy,” cut the guy off coldly.
Liliana, who had just finished one of the customers' groceries, had her focus immediately shifted to Florence and a man. He looked a little curious about the man, was that man meant to be a VIP guest here?
“I want that woman who is accompanying me today.”
**
It turns out that the man was Herr Gioto who was meant by Florence earlier, a VIP guest who was also a cousin of the owner of this store, he said, and this guy is really cold, just like Florence said. And Liliana also had to bear to follow wherever the man went around this two-story shop.
Perhaps, this man knew that Liliana was the new face in this shop, hence he tried to prank Liliana. His full name is Enzo Ferdinand Gioto, his mother is a native Indonesian, while his father is one of the successful businessmen in Germany. His face was very distinctive, with a firm jaw.
All the women who met him would definitely shout enthusiastically, because of his face and also the cold nature that seemed to have ingrained in the man.
“How long have you been working here?” ask Enzo. The man was looking through a collection of leather jackets.
“Having entered its seventh month, Herr.”
If in the past in Jakarta, Liliana is a woman who is quite powerful because she has subordinates, this time she is a subordinate and must bow politely to every customer she meets. No matter the truth, it's just that, the difference is quite striking. Liliana did not mind that either.
“Why did you come all the way from Indonesia to Germany?”
Liliana looked up in shock, looking at Enzo before her who was also looking at her. It's impossible if this guy knew her, right?
“I also have Indonesian blood, so I can tell from your Asian face,” said Enzo, as if to answer the shock on Liliana's face.
“Ah, I do plan to stay in Germany, but only this time I have that chance,” replied Liliana calmly.
If anyone else had talked about why he came to Germany, inexplicably the insecurity haunted him. It is true with the bad memories that still follow him even when he is already away from the source of the pain itself.
“What do you think?” Enzo shows one of Liliana's black leather jackets.
Liliana tried again to focus on the clothes this man showed. “Very suitable for you, Herr,” said Liliana as polite as possible. He didn't want to sacrifice his career by doing something stupid.
Although jobs in Germany can be found again, the salary he received in this store is quite large, and able to finance his needs and the son. If he had to stop, it meant that he had to repeat everything from scratch again, and that would definitely take a long time.
“We both have the same blood, you can relax to me.”
Liliana simply bowed her head with a smile. According to Liliana, this man was very handsome, but he did not have much time to admire the good looks of someone. Time is worth spending because of it.
“Alright, I'll take this one.” Enzo looked at Liliana who was still smiling at him. Not a naughty smile that is usually always given by other salespeople, just a formal smile between customers.
Surprisingly enough, is the popularity of Enzo has not been able to affect the woman before him? “You have a boyfriend?” ask Enzo.
Liliana was a little surprised by the question. This man was the first to ask this question. “No, Herr.”
“You're married?”
“Ah, no..”
“Good then.”
After saying that sentence, Enzo immediately passed from before Liliana with a still cold look on his face. Liliana did not understand at all the essence of the question from the man earlier. It was not a question that could be conveyed to the store clerk unless there was something else the man wanted.
Of all the possibilities, whatever Liliana was thinking was impossible. The man asked the question with a cold face, so how do you explain if the man likes Liliana. And also, this was the first time they had met. Maybe the man just wants to check the personal data of the employee who is hired, remember if the man is a cousin of the owner of this store.
Liliana immediately forgot what the man said, she continued her work. There was no time to think of the ambiguous sentence of the man, nor was it that easy to be influenced by such little things.
**
