Restore Your Smile

Meeting Again with Mr. Adipratama

The next day, at around 12:30, Papa Heru and Mama Ratna were already at the airport to escort Celine and James away. After checking in, James and Celine returned to the airport lobby to meet the two old men still waiting there.

"Where? Everything all right?" ask Papa Heru.

"Already, Pa. Wait for the boarding time. This time no need to take care of luggage, wong luggage little, " replied James.

"You plan when you're back?" ask Papa Heru again to James.

"The client went straight back today too, Pa. Monday went to work as usual. But look at sikon. It's up to papa Celine to say what, "the answer asked.

"So attitude, James. However, you are dealing with the parents, "mama Ratna's message that knows that a little James still harbors arrogant feelings for Mr. Adipratama.

"Yes .." replied James in a lazy tone.

Celine and Mama Ratna could only smile wryly at James' indifferent attitude. Celine is not feeling good because she knows the story of her father who had a dispute with James. While Mama Ratna did not feel good to Celine.

Tong Ting Teng Tong .... Please Attention! Passengers on AA Air flight ZC319 to J, welcome to board the aircraft through door number 3. Thank You ! An announcement was made at the airport.

"No, there's been a call! We go first yes, Pa, Ma!" pamit James's.

"Be careful yeah .." Papa Heru's message.

"Greet your papa and Mbok Yani well, Lin .." said Mama Ratna with a smile on Celine.

"Yes, Ma, Pa .." replied Celine as she hugged Mama Ratna and Papa Heru alternately.

This farewell was not accompanied by tears and tears. There is only a smile. They both knew that the farewell this time was only temporary and they could meet again at any time.

Shortly after, Celine and James leave the airport lobby and are ready to head to Celine's hometown.

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After about two hours of travel, Celine and James were now in front of Celine's house. Mbok Yani is already waiting in front of the fence and ready to welcome their arrival.

"Mbok .." call Celine and hug the old woman.

"Miss ..." welcomes Mbok Yani to return his non-monkey embrace.

"Good afternoon, Mbok .." said James.

"Good afternoon, son James .... Come on, let's just go inside. Miss and Nak James have been waiting for the Big Master from earlier, " Mbok Yani said.

They also entered in tandem with Mbok Yani leading at the front.

James walked while watching the view of the house that was not too much changed from what he remembered. Its spacious courtyard is still decorated with a flower garden on its left-right. The fountain with a statue of the dolphins still stands firmly in the middle of the yard.

The most notable change was the loss of small steps around the stairs. The beautiful invitations that make the ceramic floor more elegant look, have been replaced with an uphill road. This renovation must be done to facilitate the mobilization of Mr. Adipratama who uses a wheelchair.

James and Celine were immediately ushered Mbok Yani into the living room. After letting James sit down, Mbok Yani called the waiter to serve James and Celine drinks and snacks.

"Miss, Son James .... A moment yeah .... Mbok called the Great Lord first, "the prestige of Mbok Yani who immediately disappeared after heading to one of the hallways.

When the waiter came to serve food and drink, Celine invited James to taste it. "Come on, Bang James! Eat and drink first!"

"Yes, " replied James awkwardly.

James picked up a drink glass while watching the living room where he was sitting right now. He tried to shift his mind so that his awkwardness was reduced.

What is different is the color of the room. When James came here for the first time, the nuance was cream. Now the floor of the living room was covered with a gray carpet, which was still presented with large curtains covering the windows in the house. Maybe they changed the colors to change the mood a little bit, James thought.

No sound tock won't grab James' attention. Celine immediately stood up after hearing the voice, which also made James stand up.

Shortly thereafter, Mr. Adipratama emerged from the hallway where Mbok Yani disappeared. Mbok Yani is trailing behind him.

Mr. Adipratama's prowess seems much diminished now. He walked with a stick in his right hand to help him. The steps of his left foot are still slightly behind compared to the steps of the right foot.

However, despite the circumstances, it does not reduce the authority it emits. Tense instantly encompassed James as soon as he saw the figure of the man in front of him.

"Papa .." said Celine.

"Good afternoon, Om ...." James gave his greetings.

"Hm .... Please sit down, " said Mr. Adipratama when he arrived in front of them. He sat on the sofa opposite James and Celine. While Mbok Yani stood behind the sofa of the Great Lord.

"Copio .... These few days Mr. Bagas from the production department is constantly looking for you. He wanted to ask something about the selection of raw materials for our company's latest products. Try to meet him for a moment. After all, you understand better because this project is your project, "said Mr. Adipratama to Celine when they were all already seated.

"But Celine just arrived, Papa. Anyway .. We'll have another guest. Can't you do it tomorrow?" celine asked as she glanced at James. Celine felt very unethical, if she brought James here, but she just left James.

"The thing is he's been looking for you for a few days, Celine. He fears that a longer delay will result in delays in the provision of goods from the deadline we promised. He also did not dare to decide on this raw material according to his criteria, for fear of not conforming to your standards.

After all, Papa has tried to calm him down so as not to interfere with your vacation, right? No Papa's been calling you and discussing company matters all along. Well ... Because now that you've arrived here, take your time for her. Poor him. Mumpung shop that provides raw materials is also still open." Papa Celine explained to her daughter.

Celine took a breath. There was nothing more he could say to refute his father's words.

He said to James, "Bang, Celine, stay back, why?"

"Father, Lin. Just relax. Take care of Celine's business first, " replied James with a rather forced smile.

Celine nodded with guilt. Then he stood up and said, "Sorry, Bang James. Celine go first. Pa, Mbok, Celine pamit ...."

"Yes, be careful .." said the two men almost simultaneously.

"Be careful, Miss .." said Mbok Yani.

Celine passed by and left the room. When his figure was not seen again, suddenly Mbok Yani clapped his hands twice.

Prok prok ! The sound made the two servants who had been standing beside the stairs, moved to the back of Mbok Yani.

"I'll excuse you, sir. Son James, Excuse me. If you need anything, call. We are outside the room" Mbok Yani said.

Mr. Adipratama simply nodded in response. While James was confused, he could only answer, "Ah, yes .... Please, Mbok."

Then Mbok Yani and the two servants left the room, leaving two different generation men sitting opposite each other.

After the figure of Mbok Yani and the two servants were not seen again, Mr. Adipratama smiled obliquely looking at James.

"Celine and the waiters are gone. Now it's just the two of us. Let's talk to the man as a fellow man, " said Mr. Adipratama opened the conversation.

James who heard that could only swallow his saliva. It turned out that this old man had indeed planned this conversation to subtly chase away Celine. And now, inevitably, he had to face the Great Lord with a man.

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