Stephanotist

36 — Fan Stall

Vernon invites Kezia to dinner at a stall near the house. Actually this is the desire of Kezia and Vernon can not refuse it. After all, they had never had dinner outside like this. After dinner Kezia chatted for a while with the owner of the stall who turned out to be a Kezia fan and was still in college the fourth semester. Kezia salutes the spirit of his fans. In addition to college, Kezia fans also seek their own income to finance their lives.

Yes, young people today are famous for being innovative and creative. They utilize increasingly advanced technology to make pocket money and make money without inconveniencing others, especially parents. Kezia alone did not end up thinking that when he was in college he instead focused on learning and still depend on his parents. But Kezia had wanted to work part time at a small shop, but his father refused Kezia's desire.

"What's his name?" asked Vernon after seeing the young man who became a fan of Kezia permission to serve customers.

Kezia turned to the side then smiled slightly, "Surya. Why?"

Vernon raised both eyebrows, "No. I just wanted to ask." replied Vernon, his eyes glancing silently at the young man named Surya, who was, a little sharp but could not do anything because that person was just a fan of Kezia who turned out to be near the neighborhood of the house.

"I used to come here a lot after we got married. I didn't know he was my fan. So sometimes I come here to help him learn. She was already considered a sister." Kezia said to explain everything. There was an uneasy feeling as Vernon continued to intimidate Surya and made the young man so nervous while chatting with Kezia.

Vernon is just a ria boh. Giving a small smile covered his slightly dislike attitude with other men closer to his wife. "He's a regional boy?" ask Vernon while taking the wallet in the jacket pocket.

"Hmm.because here he got a scholarship." Kezia replied.

"so. All right, it's almost nine o'clock we'd better get home." Vernon immediately got up and allowed Kezia to go to the car first just paying for their order. After that they went home and rested because the day was getting late.

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Theodore meets Vernon after an interrogation of Mattew, the owner of Matt Agency and the man he is rumored to be dating Sarah.

"Good day, sir." said Theodore and in reply to a small nod from Vernon.

"I've got some information you want. It seems your guess is right. Mattew's been after Sarah for a long time, and it looks like Sarah's been hiding their relationship because..."

"Hn?"

Theodore glanced at Vernon for a moment, "Sorry, Sir, Sarah hid it because the woman still wants to be your lover." Theodore replied hesitantly. He deliberately disguises mistresses with the frills of a boyfriend or lover.

Vernon tightened his jaw, propping his chin with both elbows bent over the table. "Truly.." the man grinned meaningfully, thought of a thing and looked back at his subordinates. "I have a plan. But for now let the man go free and keep his mouth shut on this. Otherwise, he'll have the consequences."

Theodore looked carefully at Vernon's orders and nodded in understanding, "Well, sir. Anything else you want to say?" Vernon was silent for a moment then shook his head briefly.

"I'm sorry then."

Theodore exited Vernon's room and executed Vernon's orders quickly. Theodore was also in pursuit of time to work. The man had to do two jobs at once. The first became Vernon's secretary and the second became Vernon's right-hand man in every way.

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Kezia went to the boutique because of her mother's invitation. Not to forget also he brought Excelo and invited Bi Tini to take care of his son. One hour Kezia went around the boutique hearing a lot of gossip from Mrs. Lidya with a boutique owner who turns out to be her mother's best friend.

"Yeah, your son is so slim, Lid. I have a child already." Aunt Mira, the owner of a famous boutique in the capital laughed a little. Then looked at Kezia and Mrs. Lidya.

"Where is possible, Lid. You are a gabisa nambah you have two children. Look at me here getting to the side of the growth." Auntie Mira is known to be friendly and humorous. Kezia only smiled in response to the chatter of the two middle-aged women in front of him.

"That's healthy, Mir. I've been here to get the dress I picked up. Make my son-in-law like Kezia."

"Oh yeah, a minute. Let me tell people to take it. It was a long time ago, when I wanted to send it to your house. Since you want to see what it is, I'll hold it." Aunt Mira calls one of the boutique workers to pick up Mrs' order dress. Lidya.

Kezia has an older brother who lives in Italy with his wife. His name is Benedict, the manager of the company Riwijaya located in Italy. Ben and Kezia are very close but after they have a life partner both become a little busy. Then when Kezia reportedly ran away from her husband's house, Ben had to go home and give Vernon a warm greeting. But because of the job, Ben can't linger in the country he was born in even just giving a little help to find Kezia. To date, Ben has been unable to contact Kezia. Maybe because Kezia changed her phone number.

"Here we go." Aunt Mira shows two dresses that have the same color and design. "good right? You used to choose this, Lid. No wonder I'm just as good as you used to be."

Mrs. Lidya chuckled softly then patted Aunt Mira's arm softly. "It could be you, Mir. Let me see Kezia's dress." Aunt Mira gives a smaller dress to Mrs. Lidya.

Kezia positioned herself as her mother put a dress in front of her body. "Good." said Mrs. Lidya.

"But, ma, why did you buy me the same sister Ann dress? What's the show?" ask Kezia slowly.

"You don't know yet?" Mrs. Lidya raised one of her eyebrows then closed her eyes for a bit. "Oh, mama forgot to tell you, Kez."

"You mean, mama?"

"Ben's gonna be here any minute for Ann to meet us. Ann's pregnant again. Mama also wants to give her a dress, have not seen them for a long time."

"Sister Ann is pregnant again?"

"Yes, the third child." Mrs. Lidya gives a dress to Aunt Mira. "Udah, Mir. I'm gonna take it now."

"Okay, wait a minute," Mrs. Lidya nodded in response to Aunt Mira who sauntered away to the back to wrap the two dresses.

"But James was a kid, still the same age as Excelo, right ma?"

Mrs. Lidya laughed at Kezia's question, "You're like a husband if you're too close to your wife. Where hold, Kez. If your husband asks, you can refuse." Mrs. Lidya took Kezia to go to the front sitting on the visitor's bench.

Kezia was a little stunned because of the words of her mother. Mrs. Lidya had no idea how Kezia and Vernon had lived these few months. Kezia still often avoids if Vernon gives the code ask for it at the right time.

Aunt Mira is back to see Mrs. Lidya and Kezia then give the paper bag that he brought. After that they talked for a while and Mrs. Lidya decided to go home because they had not had time for lunch.

Even on the way home Kezia often daydreamed and his mother's words were clear in his mind. Kezia doesn't know if he can accept Vernon's wishes or not. Sometimes Kezia wants it too, but what else? Kezia often thought of events that made her run away. Or maybe Kezia just asked Vernon? Ah, no, Vernon can't possibly answer that. But Kezia has never tried it. Yeah, maybe after this. Their relationship is getting better and better. So it's okay if Kezia is still curious about events in the past?

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