Pursuing Love in the Past

Interviews

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Yesterday had passed, and so had the bad good of the day. So there is no need to be regretted so that life can continue.

This morning the Ayunda family started the day with a new hope, because today is the first day the mother's restaurant is officially open to the public.

"Dad, please bring it", point the mother at a plastic container box on the dining table. The mother seemed to be busy working on another with Ayunda.

"Let Adrian alone, well", he said as his father approached him.

After making sure all the important things that will be needed later no one is left behind. They walked outside and said bismillah.

"Assalamualaikum.", said Conny greeting when he met Adrian's family in the yard.

"Waalaikumsalam", reply them almost simultaneously.

"Would you leave, huh?" ask Conny politely.

"Yes", reply Adrian.

"Can I come?" Conny smiled, hoping Adrian would agree.

"Ehm, it'll be a hassle" replied Adrian who did not want Conny to meet with Winda later.

Tit... Tit...

The sound of car horns averted the eyes of those who were standing in the courtyard of the house.

He got out of the car, the car he had borrowed from Alfian. Then walk up to them.

"Assamualaikum.", he said when he was among them while extending his hand to two of Adrian's parents.

"Waalaikumsalam.." they answered simultaneously.

New also mentioned. Uh, the guy's been nongol aja, inner Adrian.

"Well, I'm lucky. I almost missed, if I have to have breakfast first", said Winda with a smile.

Adrian was stunned when he saw Winda casually saying that he had not had breakfast. What he is not ashamed of will be said slacker woman, inner Adrian grimacing.

"What's? Willa hasn't had breakfast?" ask the mother.

Winda nodded. "Hem, yes aunt. Uh, mother."

"If your luggage is not much, your mother has reached your ears" said the mother while staring at Winda with a tone of emotion.

"Sorry mother." Winda bowed embarrassed, he thought that the mother would offer him a special breakfast made by the mother.

Conny grinned, he prepared to give his best answer as the mother stared at him.

"Yes, already. Come on, let's go to the restaurant. Later mother teaches how to make a good breakfast" said the mother.

"Ta.." Conny's words were interrupted when Adrian's entire family and Winda walked together leaving him still standing and wanting to say something.

"Come, come along", take Adrian to Conny who is still standing with his tongue blocked.

With annoyance Conny stepped following those who had already walked towards their respective vehicles.

***

This morning at the Santoso Station office was crowded with beautiful women with various backgrounds. Of the many applicants, only 1 person will be chosen as a replacement for Tya. But it is not a problem for every applicant who is enthusiastic before the office is open.

There are currently 5 applicants interviewed, but none of them meet the qualifications of the grandfather. The grandfather who had replaced Alfian chose the candidate for Tya's replacement secretary through teleconference only asked 1 question to each applicant, but none of the applicants who supported him.

Every applicant who came out of the interview room always clucked in annoyance while grumbling.

"What company asks its employees not to get married for 5 years" he said.

"I can be an old virgin" said one who had just come out disappointed. It was heard by other applicants who were still waiting outside the interview room.

One by one applicants inching back before the interview starts, leaving 2 applicants.

"Are you willing not to get married for the next 5 years?" one of the applicants asked not with sincere intention.

He did not answer yet, his name was called to go inside.

"Uhm, I go first", he said leaving his competitor.

After all the interview process is completed there are only 2 people who accept the wishes of the grandfather. Next the grandfather asked Tya and Winda who chose the appropriate for the qualifications of a secretary.

***

The first day the restaurant was opened was crowded by visitors. The mother's employees are almost overwhelmed when serving visitors who continue to arrive, if not helped by Ayunda who has experienced before.

"Hai, Ay", said Reina who was wearing neat clothes like an office worker.

"Hi.." Reply Ayunda while narrowing her eyes. He clucked in awe as he looked at Reina's appearance from top to bottom. "You work at the office?" tanyakanya.

Khuks... Khuks... Reina choked while gulping water from her drinking bottle.

The father who was standing behind the counter looked on with sadness, because his daughter Ayunda had not yet received a work call. While his best friend Ayunda was already wearing work clothes. The father suspected that Reina was already working at one of the big companies in the city.

"Ay, actually I haven't worked" Reina said after calming down.

Ayunda pulled out a chair, then sat down beside Reina. "So what are you wearing this for?" tanyakanya.

"Take a guess", Reina smiled as she waited for Ayunda's reply.

"Just finished the interview?" guess Ayunda's origin.

"Yep, you're right. And one more thing you should know."

"What?" ask Ayunda.

"I just had an interview at his Santoso Station company, Alfian", Reina said with excitement.

But Ayunda was stunned when she heard it, for a long time she wanted to move on from Alfian. But something reminded him.

"Eh, sorry Ay. I forgot that your relationship is over" he regretted.

"It's okay, really. Just relax", said Ayunda with a bitter smile.

"You are my best friend" said Reina.

"O, yes. There's one more thing." Reina put back the menu book she had held.

"What?" Ayunda again knitted her eyebrows with curiosity.

"You should know who I met there!" exclaim Reina who makes Ayunda more curious.

"Who?" urged Ayunda.

"Servant.." called a visitor who made Ayunda turn to the source of the voice.

"Sherly" said Ayunda and Reina together.

"Ehm, I'll go there first." Ayunda got up from his seat. Then approached Sherly who looked impatient.

"Last long!" his sergeant scolded Ayunda who was already standing by the side of the table. "Cih, it turns out that your good grades are useless, yes. The waiter is still the waiter." Sherly continues to attack Ayunda.

"Aww.." cried Sherly as Dafa kicked his leg under the table. "Sick baby", whine spoiled.

"Sorry, can anyone help?" ayunda asked with a smile, ignoring Sherly's annoying attitude.

"Actually I'm lazy to eat here. But because my future husband who asked for it, yes, forced to" he said arrogantly by suppressing the word prospective husband.

"Sorry, what message would you like?" Ayunda again asked ignoring Sherly's useless babble.

"Huh, don't be disrespectful! I'm talking to you", Sherly snapped.

"Enough!" Dafa who had been silent, finally disturbed by Sherly's annoying behavior. If only there were no matchmaking of their family business, he would not be willing to know the woman in front of him at this time.

"Come, we're home!" Dafa, who has been embarrassed by Sherly, must pull Sherly's hand to leave the restaurant immediately. The meaningful gaze of the other visitors alone has made Dafa lose face, let alone have to linger to enjoy the food there.

Ayunda felt pity for what Dafa had just experienced. Had Dafa been in a relationship with Reina, maybe this would not have happened. Inner Ayunda. Then Ayunda stepped back to Reina, her best friend.

"Isn't that your friend's Dafa, son?" ask the father who heard the cry of Dafa.

Ayunda stopped her steps as her father spoke to her. "Yes, yeah", said Ayunda with a nod.

"Oo.." said the father briefly.

"Go to the table there first yeah, yeah", point Ayunda at the table where Reina is.

"OK", said the father.

Ayunda continued her steps toward Reina who had ordered some food at her table.

"You like roast duck?" ask Ayunda.

Reina replied with a nod, as her mouth was still full of food.

"This is my favorite menu for Adrian and Conny", he said, which made one of the visitors sitting in the corner of the room choke when he heard it.

"Something else is choking." Ayunda searched around, but she could not find him.

"How does it feel?" Ayunda turned her attention to Reina.

"Umm. perfecto", Reina spoke like gargling because her mouth was still full of food. Then he gave a thumbs up, so that Ayunda understood the meaning of his words.

"Well, thank goodness you really liked that meal. Then I won't bother you anymore. I live alone, yes", said Ayunda standing up, then leaving Reina.

I was going to say the same, Ay, I forgot. Inner Reina.

Reina thought for a moment, then chewed back the piece of roasted duck in her hand.