SWEET COVENANTS
The Sweet Covenant - 24. Both at the Cafe
Adrian has arrived at a store that specifically sells traveling purposes, ranging from neck pillows, tote bags, coats, suitcases and others. Adrian's eyes are not interested in looking at the merchandise displayed attractively. Adrian just focused on his needs, suitcase.
Yes, Adrian is in need of a suitcase.
The dominant row of suitcases is box-shaped and has small wheels on all four corners of the bottom side looks neatly arranged, ranging from plain black to bright colors of various shades, starting from a small size to very large so that it feels able to load a whole wardrobe.
Various options to represent the character of the owner, such is the impression you want to display from the variety of luggage offered.
"Sir, how can we help you?" said a young woman who is one of the store employees complete with polite body language and a sweet smile.
Adrian who realized that he was just silent and immersed in his daydreams now realized that someone was demanding him to interact socially.
Adrian cleared his throat for a moment, his voice had long been stuck in the throat because it had been just silent so he had to warm up a little before opening the sound.
"I'm in need of a suitcase" Adrian answered briefly while pointing randomly to the row of available suitcases.
"What size is it, brother? For my own brother or what? We have a wide selection of suitcases that can be tailored to the tastes of your brother" he said again in accordance with the standard of service operations that have been learned as a marketing strategy.
Adrian does not really like this kind of grandiose interaction situation, however Adrian knows more than he needs and does not need to detail anything just for a suitcase.
The most necessary in consumptive activities is simply the balance between needs and costs. Already, that's enough.
Adrian needs a suitcase with so much cost that he can afford to spend, then he will find a meeting point of balance between the two.
"I only need a small suitcase" Adrian said briefly, then approached a small plain black suitcase and focused on the price tag. As needed and according to the price that can be bought.
"This is it" he said briefly.
The shop lady again smiled sweetly and prepared to pack Adrian's suitcase of choice. Transactions happen briefly and quickly, it makes the store waiter feel happy because there is no need to mince words to serve buyers like Adrian but still give the necessary results: the merchandise is sold.
"Thank you brother" said the shopkeeper with a sweet smile while cupping both palms as a courtesy to the customer after handing over Adrian's suitcase of choice.
***
In the cafe,
"What do you want to order, aunt?" rian asked with a mischievous smile as Irina had been sitting sweetly before him.
"Chocoforest frappe ice blended aja deh," said Irina after reading carefully the various menus listed just above the bartender area.
"Ready aunt! Wait yaa..."
Rian immediately moved from his seat, approaching the bar table where he ordered food and drinks at the cafe.
Fortunately the queue that had looked long had been exhausted leaving only two people in front of him. It was fortunate that Irina, she would immediately get her order without having to wait for long.
"Chicken pastry puff, om!" irina said slightly straining her voice slightly to be heard by Rian who was already a little away from their table position.
Rian just turned to Irina briefly and showed her right thumb a sign of understanding with Irina's orders which Irina then replied with her sweetest smile.
For Irina, being with Rian was so much fun.
Having just met, Irina felt happy, not tense, not stiff. The point is not like when he was together with....
It did not take long until Rian came back with a container containing chicken puff pastry in his right hand and a glass of chocoforest frappe ice blended in his left hand.
Rian deliberately showed the gesture of a noble-like body when he placed his luggage on the table right in front of Irina.
"Please aunty, enjoy it," said Rian in a nosy tone like an elite class maid who was presented with a small pinch by Irina on his arm.
"Usil!" chirp Irina immediately sipped her cold drink.
Rian only grimaced excessively while rubbing his arm repeatedly and then sat back in his own chair. Irina herself knew that her pinch was not painful, so she did not care much about Rian's behavior, which seemed to be in pain.
"It turns out, this aunt is very rude, ck. ck..." Rian rattled nosily while continuing to pay attention to Irina.
"You know what, om?" chirp Irina with arrogance.
They spend time joking around together, enjoying their food and drinks, releasing the real longing is not necessary because tomorrow they begin to meet again continuously at school as my countrymen and as lovers of course.
But...
They don't care.
Today they want to sit together, joking, enjoying the beautiful atmosphere of the mall that spoils human souls thirst for entertainment and comfort.
"Tin!"
Rian's gawai clinked, making Irina and Rian jolt speechless after previously being engrossed in giggling at the joking laughs of both of them. Rian took his gawai, opened the incoming message which then made his facial water turn serious.
"What's up, om?" ask Irina who felt the change in Rian's face after reading the incoming message from her device.
Rian gently patted his eel and then looked towards the black digital watch that was coiled around his right wrist.
"Tante, I forgot that Mother had asked me to pick her up, now it's fifteen minutes late!" rian said grinning while scratching his hat.
Yes, hats. That means Rian wants to scratch his head that is not itchy but forgets to wear a hat. Her behavior made Irina giggle.
"Geez, the hunt is picked up!" push Irina who actually does not want to do it, but the problem is Irina knows herself, who is Irina to dare to hold Rian from her family affairs.
"Has it was, Rian did not mind meeting in person at the mall. You can be sure she went with her mother, "inner Irina.
Rian unceasingly said an apology before actually leaving Irina alone inside the cafe. Irina herself compensated for Rian's guilt by repeatedly saying that she did not mind.
Irina who was sitting alone now realized that almost an hour together with Rian made her forget about Adrian. Irina quickly launches a short message to Adrian to meet him at the cafe and explain that Rian is gone.
In fact, Irina was not aware that Adrian had since finished buying a suitcase in the shortest time had been sitting sweetly in another cafe opposite the cafe occupied by Rian and Irina.
Since then, Adrian was busy sipping a cup of espresso while watching Rian and Irina from a distance. Adrian challenged himself to be a masochist.
"But I just remembered myself!" rutuk Adrian after reading a short message from Irina then immediately moved from his seat after sipping his espresso to then come to Irina.
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