TANTRIC

Chapter 9

The morning sunshine shone warmly in the sky of the city S. A light that encourages everyone to start activities this morning.

No exception to Tantra. He combed his hair neatly, tidying up his shirt, tie and pants. Ensuring his appearance is visible in the full body mirror in front of him.

"Mother's for." Sapa Tantra who came out of her room was about to head to the dining table.

"Breakfast, son." Reply mother who is serving food on the dining table.

Tantra then pulled out a chair next to Armita and began to sit next to her beloved sister.

"Mother, pray for Tantra. Today Tantra has an important meeting for cooperation with large companies. If successful, Tantra will get additional incentives big bun. It's good to add marriage savings with Masyita." Tantra.

"Yes, I wish you good luck, son. The plan is when to go to Syita's house for the application?" ask mother.

"If according to the original plan, the therapy should be completed this month. Tantra plans to talk first with the Syita family to determine the date of her application. After that, Tantra just tell mom." Tantra.

"Don't hold on if you tell mom. We'll have to ask your lek sir for help to become a family guardian for a proposal later." Mother gave advice to Tantra because of the Tantra condition of an Orphan so must find a guardian for family representatives. 

Tantra's father died while she was still sitting on the bench of Junior High School. The condition forced their families to struggle for school fees and living necessities.

"Yes Mother. The plan is that if today's work is not until night, Tantra wants to invite Rania to buy a ring for a proposal." Tantra said as she finished the food on her plate.

"Kasian Rania son. Even if you cannot accept his love, you should be able to take care of his feelings. Rania's a good boy, son." Mother said while holding the feeling in her heart.

"Mother.we are friendly. Mother do not assume we are related any further." replied Tantra.

"Actually, you like Rania. In addition to good, his son is also friendly, diligent, cheerful, polite, easy to get along with people. The first time I met Rania, my mother already felt that she was like my own mother's son." Reveal mother carefully.

"Help mother later is also good. Mommy would have been seneng if it was familiar with Syita." Reply Tantra who always boasts Masyita.

Tantra finished her breakfast. He then said goodbye to his mother by kissing her hand and saying hello.

*

Tantra is presenting its program to its clients. He was accompanied by Emma as the Head of the Branch. For the umpteenth time Emma looked in amazement at Tantra. Getting caught up in his charms.

Tantra conveys well and gets a good response from its clients. Cooperation was agreed.

Tantra has succeeded. He got a big incentive next month and graduated as a permanent employee at the Bank.

Meeting is over. Emma, who was across the far table from Tantra, began shaking the hands of her clients who were about to return home.

Until all the clients had left the room, Emma walked over to Tantra.

Tantra smiles as a sign of victory and is satisfied with its success. He thrust a hand at Emma intending to shake her hand.

But Emma who came immediately hugged Tantra. He wrapped his hands around Tantra's neck spoiled. With a big smile he said to Tantra, "Congratulations... You did it again this time."

Tantra surprise. Sculpting, silent in place without returning Emma's embrace.

Instantly he woke up. He tried to unravel Emma's arms with both hands trying to lower Emma's hands from her neck.

Steadily he said, "Mom, i-ni in-office."

Emma then let go of her embrace. "oh yeah, that means it's okay outside the office?"

"Sorry ???" Tantra asked by linking her two eyebrows.

"Let's have some malem together, yes, to celebrate your success this time" said Emma, who doesn't care about Tantra's reaction.

Emma walked out of the meeting room without waiting for a response from Tantra. It was as if his words were an order not an invitation.

*

The clock showed at 5pm. This is the time for employees to get ready to go home.

Tantra was tidying up the files on her desk. This day he was busy making reports on the results of the meeting this morning. He kept himself busy as if he had no free time even for lunch.

Actually he did that to avoid Emma. Tantra was still shocked by the incident in the meeting room earlier. So he decided not to meet Emma for a while.

One by one the employees in Tantra's room started to go home. Only he was left ready to turn off the computer to go home soon.

Tantra was about to step out of her room. Emma's presence surprised him.

"Come, I got a new restaurant recommendation. When viewed from the review it seems good.you brought the car well." Emma then gives Tantra her car keys.

"Sorry mom, but.... Tantra has an appointment before." Tantra refused politely.

dert..

Tantra mobile phone voice. He took out his HP from his pants pocket. Call from Rania.

Tantra still hasn't answered the call. He paid his respects to Emma first and left her beautiful boss.

Emma was just silent because she had not even had time to return the greetings of Tantra but the young man had already left her.

*

"Hi Tra's." Sapa Rania who is taking off her practice coat.

"has Practice Completed ?" Tantra asked and only answered a nod of the head by Rania.

"So buy a ring where ?" Ask Rania.

"Where to buy ya? I've never bought jewelry." Answer Tantra.

The two of them left for Mall X at Rania's invitation.

Now Rania is choosing a ring that is good for Tantra and Shita applications.

"This ring seems to match the character of Syita deh." Rania pointed to the gold-colored ring with a small gemstone decoration that sank in the middle.

Tantra asked the waiter to try the ring.

"Try here your left hand Ra. Your hand size is almost the same as Shita's, right?" Tantra wanted to put the ring on Rania.

As if unable to control her heartbeat, Rania held onto her rapidly beating chest.

But soon he realized that he was only a substitute for Masyita. Although there was a sense of disappointment in his heart but still could not eliminate the happiness in Rania's heart at this time. Because this moment is real. The moment when Tantra pinned the ring on her finger.

After dropping the option for the ring he was going to buy, Tantra immediately finished his business at the cashier. He then invited Rania to come home.

Tantra drove Rania back to the hospital because Tantra was about to pick up her motorbike.

Arriving at Parkiran, before getting out of the car he asked Rania, "Saturday this is your schedule free Henggak Ra? I want you to buy something for a proposal."

"When is it? Masyita has not returned from Singapore." Ask Rania.

"It should be the end of this month that the therapy is complete. I want to prepare everything before Syita returns to Indonesia. So when he's home, I'm gonna propose to him." Answer Tantra.

Rania agrees to accompany Tantra on Saturday. "Saturday morning I'll take you to your house? All you want to meet your mother, already miss the same because of her special chicken."

"OK, I'll see you on Saturday." Tantra passed to go home soon.

*

Saturday has arrived. Rania has arrived in front of Tantra's house.

"Assalamualaik." Rania stood in front of the living room door that was already open.

"Mosur." Answer the Mother who was walking towards Rania. "Son Rania? Long time no here. Come on in, son!" Invite Mother with her jaw log.

Rania kissed the mother's hand and then walked to follow the mother to sit in the guest room.

"Mother masakin kare your favorite special chicken loh. Breakfast first huh?" Bring mother.

"Sorry mother.. Rania had breakfast at home. How about lunch later? Rania also really wants to eat mother's cooking." Answer Rania politely.

Tantra came out of her room and approached Rania. "Let's go Ra!"

"Mother hasn't made a drink for Rania son. Why are you leaving?" said mother.

"Fear of bad luck. There are a lot of things to buy. Trus wants to be packed and decorated for handouts." replied Tantra.

Mother looked disappointed at her son who did not want to know how Rania felt about him.

Without further ado Tantra invites Rania out. Not to forget he kissed the mother's hand and was followed by Rania.

Long enough Tantra and Rania buy equipment for handover. Starting from makeup, clothes, bags, shoes to toiletries and prayers. All items have been packed and decorated in boxes that are elegantly arranged.

It's noon. The sun feels very strong on the skin. Lunch time was almost over.

Rania's car stopped in front of the terrace of Tantra's house. Tantra got off the steering wheel and opened the back door of the car to transport the items she had bought to bring into the house

Rania who was impatient with the mother's special chicken curry went straight to the kitchen to meet the mother.

This weekend was spent preparing for Tantra and Shita applications.

*

It's Monday morning. It is time for all employees to do their regular activities according to the work they receive. No exception to Tantra.

He is concentrating on completing his report. Tantra table is filled with stacked files. Fingers that seem reluctant stop to type a row of letters with Eyes that are always focused in front of the monitor screen.

dert...

Tantra's phone vibrated a sign there was an incoming call for her.

Tantra took HP over her desk. He smiled at the name that appeared on his phone screen. Angel of Dreams, that's the name stored for Syita in her HP.

"Assalamualaikum deck." Sapa Tantras.

📞"waalaikumussalam mas. Where is Tantra again ? Practicing in the hospital? Syita's disturbing ndak?"

"Mas again outside, again there is no practice. How are you saying, baby ?" answer Tantra.

📞 "Good mas, Thank God my legs have started strong. When did Tantra begin her professional exams ? I'm undergoing a koas right now ?"

"Emmm.. The test is still long. It's still a year later to get an exam."

Tantra began to lie to cover up her circumstances.she tried to shift the subject.

"How is the therapy, dear ? So go home later this month, right ?"

📞 "Scheduled back because I had been sick for a few days here. It is likely that the middle of the new month can return to Indonesia."

Their conversation continued for some time. Until Syita closes the call.

There was guilt in Tantra's heart over the lies she told Shita. But it was covered by his happiness today. Hearing Syita's voice seems to be a Moodbooster for Tantra. He was more eager to finish his job.