Sincere Love Former Office Girl

Day H (2)

Erlina was still busy pecking herself in the mirror. He and Adhisty are ready to attend the big event of Umbara Corporation. There will be many officials and important people present there. In fact, the President's envoy was planned to come to meet the invitation. Therefore, Arion could not rule out the presence of Erlina, because after all, the woman was widely known as the wife of the late Dewandaru from his second marriage.

Family harmony in public is the absolute thing that Arion must show. He did not want audiences to realize his family's disability, as it could be an easy target for Umbara's competitors out there to take them down.

"Ma, are you sure our plan will be successful?" tanya Adhisty who was wearing her diamond earrings, as the last touch of the overall appearance of the woman.

"You have to believe in Abiyan. Mama's pretty sure she'll manage to humiliate Arion." Erlina answered confidently. The woman's eyes stared cynically at her reflection on the glass, while her lips smiled like a she-wolf ready to pounce on its prey.

"But, if that happens, Umbara's stock could plummet and Arion could go bankrupt, Ma. Isn't there Mama's stock there, too, though not much?" Adhisty certainly could not ignore his worries about it.

"You underestimated your own mother? This mom has a lot of connections and already has a plan for that." Erlina turned her eyes to Adhisty. "So, for now all Mama wants is that rancid boy's shame. The shame is much deeper than anything you've ever felt!" sahut Erlina cynical.

Hearing the mother's reply, Adhisty could say nothing more. The woman knew very well how her mother handled it. No one can stop his plan.

"We'd better go. My mom doesn't want to be late to see it. It must be nice to see Arion's pale face." Erlina gave a small laugh before stepping her feet out of the room first.

...***...

Arion just hung up on Sekar. The girl apparently was crashing because she could not watch television, as a result of the rat that bit the cable to break. Sekar admits that today is his day of apes. Already injured legs, broken television, no invitation.

"Kok like someone's blocking me gini huh, Mas? It all happened on the same day!" Arion still remembered exactly what Sekar said earlier.

"That's just your feeling. Don't think too much about unnecessary things. Just take a lot of rest. Come home from here, I'll go straight home." That was all Arion could tell Sekar.

Arion promised, today is his last lie. After the event is over, he will immediately tell everything to Sekar.

"Wait a minute. I will confess everything to you" muttered Arion with confidence.

...***...

The atmosphere in Umbara's office looks more crowded than usual. Some local officials have started to arrive to fulfill the invitation. Many familiar faces that often decorate the glass screen, were also present there.

Extra security is carried out by the Umbara Corporation to keep important guests, to avoid things that are not desirable. Such as walkthrough metal detectors installed at each entrance, and also xray security scanners to scan their luggage separately.

Arriving at the front door of the hall, the security will scan the iris of their eyes, to find out the identity of the invited guests before finally being invited in.

The atmosphere in the hall was no less crowded by media crews who were preparing to take pictures.

A large screen on stage featured a picture of a beautiful woman, who became the project's mascot, Earlene.

Danu who was backstage peeked out a little. His heart thumped when he found the hall was already full of invited guests and media crews.

The man pulled and exhaled repeatedly, to minimize the nervousness that began to hit him.

"Please pray, baby," Danu murmured in reference to his late beloved wife, Earlene.

...***...

Not wanting to die of boredom, Sekar decided to go to the kitchen to make some food with potluck ingredients.

After a long time struggling in the kitchen, two servings of simple seblak and egg rolls are finally ready to eat. Just arrange it on the table while waiting for the arrival of Dini who said he was buying cable at the electricity shop.

As if to remember, that from earlier he did not bring his phone. I hurried to get it in the room.

There have been four missed calls from two friends, Lastri and Rani.

Sekar decided to call back one of them, for fear that the phone was important to make both of them try to call repeatedly.

"Assalamualaikum, Ran," said Sekar first, as soon as Rani picked up the phone from him. "Sorry, my cell phone lives in the room."

"It's much better, although sometimes it still feels painful." Answer Sekar.

"Oh, thank goodness. If you don't get sick, we can watch this smart car launch together" Rani said. His tone sounded very sad.

"Yes. Too bad I didn't get an invitation either, Ran. You got it, huh?" sekar's face turned lethargic. He was jealous of Rani.

"Invitation?" rani's voice turned confused. "What invitation?" ask the girl.

"Invitation to attend the event." Answer Sekar.

Rani was silent. He tried to find out Sekar's answer. "If you mean such an invitation, it does exist, but it is reserved only for outside guests. We don't need it, Ar." Rani laughed a little.

She was a little surprised after hearing the girl's explanation.

"Yes, you just take a break, okay? Later I will send a photo of your lover when he went up to the stage. It must be so handsome!" goda Rani while giggling amusedly.

Sekar frowned in astonishment. Why did Arion climb to the stage? What is its role as big as? Isn't it just a helping hand?

"What did he do to get on stage?" ask Sekar.

"Yes for the presentation, Sekar. How you are, your lover is kan–"

"All of you quickly gather here!" the voice of Anita who called out to her men, sounded loud to the ears of Sekar. Rani hurriedly said goodbye to the girl and promised to visit the house with the others after the event was over.

Curiosity really gnaws at the heart. Especially about the invitation letter which turned out to only be intended for outside guests.

I don't want to speculate much. He chooses to go to the office to ask for an explanation directly from Arion's mouth, regardless of the condition of his legs that have not healed properly.

...***...

Arion is seen pacing around in his room, while occasionally blowing on his sweaty palms. He is currently nervous. But not nervous because it will appear directly on the glass screen, but waiting for a message from the sister he is asking for help.

Drrt ... Drrt ...

📩 Early

Mission Completed's!

A look of relief emanated clearly on Arion's handsome face. Like a coolant, the two words that Dini had just sent out made a line of knotty smiles rise on the man's lips.

Arion immediately typed a reply for Dini.

"Sir," Aiden called out to him from the doorway of the room.

Arion nodded then turned off his phone, before walking confidently towards the office hall.

...***...

📩 Mr. Arion.

Thank you, my sister. Now, please don't go anywhere. Keep him from leaving the house.

Dini who is currently sitting in front of the minimarket, read a line of replies from Arion.

"Mbak Sekar will also not go anywhere with such conditions, sir," murmured Dini frustratedly.