Ride in Bed

Adulators

After a long series of tests tonight, Mahes will announce who will be the brand ambassador of Amarta hotel. Of the hundreds of participants who signed up, finally selected three finalists, one of whom will be named as a brand ambassador. Accompanying Roxas who had previously held the title.

The cheers of the supporters of the three finalists were heard filling the ballroom of Amarta hotel. Dewi and her other friends were among the supporters, as Sheila made it in as a finalist. The girl did not expect that she had made it to the final stage. With him, there are still two more people who will fight for the prestigious title.

Lights began to highlight the stage with various colors. Three finalists went on stage. They stood in line wearing their best clothes. It is undeniable that they look so beautiful, as well as Sheila. The sound of Mila's screams encouraged her friend.

Along with Sheila, there is Narumi and Amanda. Among them, Sheila is the youngest, 19 years old. Amanda is 22 and Narumi is 24. Mahes went on stage. The man was preparing to announce the winner. Mahes took the mic from the host.

“Goodnight everyone.”

“Goodnight.”

“Tonight, we will announce who the candidate will be as the brand ambassador of Amarta hotel. The assessment was conducted by a professional jury and through a very strict process. From the results of the screening, finally appeared three of our finalists. Amanda!!”

Amanda came forward with a gait like model. He paused for a while in front of the stage then turned his body then returned to where he was.

“Narumi!!”

Narumi advanced after his name was called. Just like Amanda, the girl walked towards the front of the stage. His hand was placed on his waist. After turning around for a while, he returned to his place.

“Sheila!!”

The screams of Goddess, Mila, Sandra, Micky and Bobi were instantly heard when Sheila's name was called. The girl looked beautiful with natural makeup and simple bunned hair, revealing her tie-neck neck. After returning to her place, Mahes took over the show again.

“And for brand ambassador Amarta hotel this year, fall to..”.

It is not only the participants who are pounding waiting for Mahes to mention the name of the winner. But the supporters who came along were also pounding. The lights highlight the three finalists in turn. The sound of music that increasingly dramatizes the atmosphere. And finally the spotlight stopped on one of the participants.

“AMANDA!!”

The thunderous applause immediately greeted Mahes's words when mentioning the name of the winner. Amanda who was surprised herself managed to become the winner immediately extended her hand to Mahes. The man took Amanda to the front of the stage. Someone came along with a sash reading Amarta Hotel’s Brand Ambassador.

A smile of happiness appears on the beautiful face of Amanda who has a long name Amanda Fransisca. His hands waved at the people below the stage. Then he waved his hand at Sheila and Narumi to get closer. The three of them stood parallel to themselves in the middle.

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Aditya immediately ran towards the ballroom after his working hours were over. The man gets a morning shift, but his work hours have only been completed by half-nine nights. All of course because the kitchen team is busy preparing for tonight's event. In addition to brand ambassador announcements, guests are also treated to food and drinks to enjoy.

Aditya eyes around the ballroom looking for the figure of the Goddess. Then his eyes caught his lover sitting at one of the corner tables with his friends. Aditya came straight. He pulled one of the chairs beside the Goddess.

“Who wins?” ask Aditya.

“Amanda.”

“Sheila Chain, hehehe.. Where's sheila?”

“Still not out.” Answer Goddess.

“Roxas where?” ask Sandra.

“Roxas again get ready. He's the brand ambassador of his guy.”

“HAH?? SERIOUSLY??”

Faces full of shock and disbelief instantly emanated from them, including the Goddess. Aditya did keep the matter a secret at Roxas' request. And after the BA lady was elected, then she told the truth.

“Gile the plug could be BA too,” Bobi chirps.

“But kids can't speak English. How can I do it?” wonder Budi.

“Important his face bule. Not rich elo, buluk, hahaha.” timpal Micky. Budi yelled at his friend's head in annoyance.

“De.. You want to be here until finished or want to go home?” ask Aditya.

“Go home. Last night too, pity mom at home.”

“Ya already, come.”

The goddess immediately stood up from her seat. After saying goodbye to all her friends, she immediately walked out of the ballroom following Aditya's footsteps. The two walked towards the basement, towards the place where Aditya parked his motorbike. The young man handed the helmet to the Goddess.

“Dit.. You're still mad at me?”

“Ngga..” replied Adit without looking at the Goddess.

“I'm sorry, yes. I realized I was being childish. From now on I won't be rude anymore as bang Rian.”

Aditya turned his head when Dewi mentioned Adrian's name as bang, not sir. Long enough the young man stared at the Goddess's beautiful face. Then a smile appeared on his face.

“I'm glad that you're being softer just like bang Ad.”

“Bang Rian has helped me a lot too mother. I was angry with him for no apparent reason. Sorry yes.”

“You have the wrong address if you apologize to me.”

“I'm sorry about Rian.”

“Keep bang Ad say what?”

“Should I tell you? You know how rich your brother model.”

“Hahaha. yes too. Let's go home.”

The goddess wears a helmet then sits behind Aditya. The young man immediately drove his motorbike out of the hotel basement. Traffic jams are still a little hit the Asian African road even though the time has shown at night and not on weekends.

“Dits.. Roxas is a brand ambassador?”

“Iya.”

“Waduh up class now the plug, hahaha..”.

“Iya, De. The power of the offer is again a bejibun model tuh.”

“Aamiin. Pretty friend of artist.”

“Hahaha..”.

The two-wheeled vehicle continues to divide the streets of Bandung. Aditya's frustration with the Goddess had actually disappeared since a few days ago. Hearing that his lover had made peace with Adrian, made him happier. Smiles continue to decorate his face.

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Two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles are already parked in the parking lot of the Red Kingdom cafe. As usual during the weekend, The Soul will appear to entertain visitors who come. As promised, Pipit came to see Roxas. He came with Adrian. The two took their places at the table that was near the stage.

“Oh My God's. Mr Rian dating same girl!”

Hearing Mila's words, Dewi immediately turned her head to the table that Micky pointed at. There Adrian sat with Pipit. The two were chatting casually, sometimes seen Adrian smile when talking to his aunt. Honestly, Dewi was quite furious to see their togetherness. It was only a few days ago that he allowed Adrian to be with a woman and now the man is really hooking a woman.

Playboy cable. Not even a week, now it's a new girl. How pretty again, mature too. Bodo I also have Adit.

The goddess immediately turned her gaze in another direction. His heart was completely incoherent to see Adrian along with a woman he did not know. Then his face smiled again when he saw Aditya approaching him.

“Weh has been in the gathering,” exclaimed Aditya.

“Eh Dit.. Fay where?” ask Micky.

“Again prepared.”

“Dit.. it's Pak Rian's girl yes,” said Bobi.

Aditya immediately followed the movement of Bobi's hand. Instead of answering Bobi's question, the young man immediately walked up to the older brother's desk. He sat down with them and talked. The eyes of the Goddess kept watching what the three people were doing.

It turns out Adit also knows girls. The candidate is aa time yes. It's true that he has no feelings for me at all.

Not yet finished the prediction of the Goddess will be the woman who is with Adrian. Roxas is now joining them. Like Aditya, Roxas also looks familiar with the woman. The goddess was increasingly infuriated. It turns out that his best friend also knew about the woman who was with Adrian.

Kampret lo Rox. if you already know who the girl aa, why also at that time you buy rich matchmaker all.

Time has shown at seven, it means it is time for The Soul to appear entertaining visitors. One by one The Soul members took to the stage. They immediately prepared their own equipment. So did Aditya and Roxas.

From the direction of the entrance, Mahes appeared along with Indira. The newlywed couple decided to sit down with Adrian. Indira shook Adrian's hand and Pipit alternated. While waiting for The Soul to appear they chatted lightly. Only Indira did not speak. The woman chose to be a listener.

“Goodnight all,” Aditya start greeting the visitors.

“Night.”

“Healthy all?”

“Health.”

“Alhamdulillah's.. Tonight, because me and the others are happy. So the first song we're going to sing is the theme song of love. And this song is especially dedicated to the girl I love.”

Aditya looked at the Goddess then blinked his eyes. The girl lowered her head to hide her red tinge. The curious cheek of the beloved figure of his nephew, kept looking at the Goddess. While Adrian chose not to care even though his heart was hot.

The melodic sound of the guitar, bass and keyboard began to flow. Aditya decided not to play his guitar. He stood in front of the mic stand. Her eyes continued to stare at the Goddess as she was about to start singing.

“This time I fell inside. Sin is so great. Overloving

So deep. The eye managed to hypnotize me. Entangling the soul

Holding me into beauty.”

Rivan immediately connected with the drum. Aditya continued to sing the refrain part with eyes not releasing the Goddess for a second. Mila, Sheila and Sandra until they melt. Just sneering. If he could sing, he would sing Kangen band for his girl.

“It feels like tonight, kissing you to limp. It feels like tonight, hugging you to sleep. I want this to be not just a dream. I want this to be, the most beautiful sin of my life.”

The medium rhythmic song ended which was accompanied by applause from the visitors. The Goddess clapped her hands while continuing to show her sweet smile. His heart was getting steady dropping the choice on Aditya. It was no longer heed Adrian who mash together with Pipit.

“Adit sounds cool yes, Ad,” says Mahes.

“Iya.”

“There is a label that nawarin recording yet?”

“Udah. Only they still mengumpulin song he said.”

“Yakin his band will be a success.”

“Aamiin.. hopefully aja.”

“Later on the birthday of the hotel, what if they appear as a filler?” Mahes looks at Pipit.

“Don't look at me. You said it was the same role.”

“Later I said. In part there is Roxas right, cool our brand ambassador turned out to be one of the personnel of The Soul,” Mahes increasingly look excited.

He glanced at Indira, hoping that his wife would respond to what she said earlier. But Indira was silent. The woman just kept quiet while sipping her drink. Indira does love him, but he is too quiet and passive. He always has to start first.

“Tonight let us bring you our own song. Hope you like my song.”

Aditya looked at his colleagues, then heard the sound of music playing. This time the young man also played his guitar. While standing in front of the mic stand, he strummed the guitar and began to sing.

“In my heart ask, about me in your heart. Can you accept, the seriousness of my heart. Time.which kept me company. Still.bringing it to your heart. I flew high and took me away. Can I hold on waiting. The trace of the color of the heart you left behind. Brighten my heart endure my soul.”

Unknowingly Pipit's hand moved knocking on the table to the rhythm of the song The Soul played. Medium rhythmic song but implies sadness because the waiting heart of someone loved directly attracts the attention of cafe visitors. Aditya's face looks happy to see people enjoying his song.

Then his eyes looked at the Goddess. Just like the others, the girl looked happy and enjoyed. A song created by him in a moment of heartfelt turmoil. When waiting for an answer from the lover of the heart, try to survive with the feelings he has. And now his patience is bearing fruit. The goddess accepted his love.

Thundering applause greeted as the handsome young man finished his song. Adrian stopped the recording when the younger brother finished singing. He immortalized the premiere performance of The Soul performing his own song creation.

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Time has shown ten o'clock at night. Nenden was still preparing the ingredients for his wares tomorrow while waiting for the Goddess who had not returned from the cafe. After putting all the ingredients in the refrigerator. The woman went into her room. Suddenly he felt a great pain in his stomach.

“Astaghfirullah..”.

Nenden held onto his stomach as his mouth incessantly uttered an Istighfar. Unable to endure the pain, the woman lay on the bed. His body curled up with his hands holding his stomach. His forehead was filled with sweat dots. He recalled what the doctor said when he checked himself out a few days ago.

“From the results of the examination, it turns out that there is a new tumor growth in the mother's stomach. And this is cancer. I suggest to mother to do further examination so that we can take quick action.”

“Do I have to operate again, doc?”

“Iya. But we have to see first what the network is like. Easy to spread is not fast. The faster the biopsy, the better the results. I wait for your answer as soon as.”

“Good, doc. I will talk about it first with my son.”

Nenden's tears dripped remembering it all. The pain in his stomach continued until he could not hold it anymore. Nenden's eyes slowly closed when he lost consciousness.

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**Thank you to Reman Picisan who has allowed his song to be used in this novel as a song created by Aditya🙏 if you can love audio, mamake will listen to the song. If possible I'll be up on IG😁

Again the title of the novel is Up in Bed. It means Adrian will still be the same Goddess but the flow of the ride is still in process. If there is nothing pleasing to the relationship of the Goddess with Aditya, mamake does not maksa. But if the Goddess directly married Adrian is not Riding Bed title, but the Bridal Bed. So, for the disappointed Adrian not be the same Goddess to threaten to stop reading, please.. Mamake can't make you stay.. But again, understand the title of the novel. If you understand, surely a little more can guess what the plot is like and not force the story as you want. Thank you to everyone who followed this path to completion. If you are unable, please leave without leaving a comment that is not tasty🙏**