
1 Year Later
The Fashion Shop I built is growing rapidly and has had several branches in several places. Papa and Mama continue to live better and I feel proud to have made them smile happily. Except for one thing, they kept undermining me to find a partner and get married.
Presumably they are not aware of what kind of relationship I used to have with Tefan. Even the chastity that I should have kept well and only gave to the man who became my husband had also been snatched away by Tefan. Remembering all that makes my heart ache if I have to think about marriage.
Although I never met Tefan but that doesn't mean the memories with him evaporate. Sometimes I also miss him in silence on lonely nights. I was tired of work and questions. I can't cover that feeling. Only in front of Papa and Mama did I try to relax and show my best side that I had completely forgotten Tefan.
In the midst of my reverie for Tefan, I was surprised by the sudden arrival of Mama. I don't know what wind brought him to this shop. Hopefully not a very urgent thing.
"Mama!" I said, "what's wrong?"
"No babe, Mama just wanted to stop by for a little look around. All of you invited Vera's mother to come here, she was curious about you she said."
Hmm... What is this? Mom is not usually like this. I smelled the scent of conspiracy between the two parents who were standing before me right now.
"Hi Nak Riana, nice to meet you. Your mother has told me so much about you. Hello from aunt."
"Greetings to Aunt. Iyah Riana is also happy to meet Auntie. Let's take a look around."
I asked Mama and Aunt Vera to look at the clothes in the store. I try to serve them wholeheartedly, to speak or to speak if needed and choose to keep quiet the rest.
After being satisfied to look around, Mama invited me to come to lunch with them. I was reluctant to refuse, I followed them and became their personal driver for a while because there was no way I would let Aunt Vera drive. That's not polite.
Fifteen minutes later we arrived at a restaurant not too far from my shop. Mama and Aunt Vera started ordering, I just ordered the juice considering I was still full.
Not waiting long after ordering, the dish came and filled the entire place on the table. For what reason am I stuck with two Mothers in front of me who were just busy chatting together. I just found out that this Aunt Vera is Mama's best friend since High School, it was also told earlier when in the car. It is appropriate that they are busy chatting and do not pay attention around.
"Son Riana already has a candidate yet?"
Glug
I almost choked on hearing that question because my position was drinking the avocado juice I had just ordered. Suddenly everything felt so bland.
Duh what else is this? Bathinku began to wonder.
"Ee-- Not aunty." Answer's short.
"That's great. You didn't say Riana didn't have a candidate."
Aunt Vera snorting to Mama. I wondered what Aunt Vera had meant just now. I think there will be the smell of matchmaking in this case.
"You don't have it. Do you have a candidate?" Answer the mother with the question. I'm getting stiffer with the taste. These two parents in front of me are making me feel like I'm having a sudden heart attack.
"I have two children, one girl and one boy. Her name is Sarah, who is married. Her brother's name is Saka, just like Riana."
The smell of matchmaking is getting clearer. I'm stuck.
"It's a coincidence. Where do you work?" Ask Mom enthusiastically.
"He had his own business, engaged in the field of food. He's a cook." Aunt Vera smiled at me like teasing me and hinting Hey miss you don't have to be afraid of hunger if with my son, you can eat whatever you want.
"So he's got his own restaurant?" My mom is more enthusiastic than ever.
I got more and more riled up at my place and ended up asking permission to go to the toilet for a while.
Relax Riana, this is just some sort of matchmaking. Anything wrong anyway?
Many times I calmed down and cursed myself. It's not that I don't want to be betrothed, I'm just not ready to get married. Hhh.
"Yes hello. Oh okay wait a minute I'll be there."
I stared at Mama and Aunt Vera for a moment, is it okay to leave them?
"Ma, not long? My employee called and asked me to go there immediately. There's a little incident going on."
"Then let's go home. Mama and Aunt Vera are also done with this meal."
Mercifully.
"Riana, sorry Auntie, well, it's been such a hassle."
"It's okay Auntie. It's just lunch anyway."
"When we meet again. Or aunt and Saka to your house."
"Good Aunt."
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Still with a feeling of anxiety to face the matchmaking efforts made by Mama and Aunt Vera. But terbesit also a little curious as to what the face of the son of Aunt Vera named Saka. And what she cooks.
I quickly went into the store and into my room. I called the employee who called me and asked for an explanation of what happened at the store half an hour ago.
"Anu Ma'am, that's. Ee-e
"Say the truth."
"The stok we ordered to many suppliers was canceled."
"Can't you?"
"I don't know either Mom, all of a sudden all the suppliers call and cancel all our orders unilaterally."
"alright. You're back to work as usual. Let me take care of it."
I finally contacted all the suppliers my employees referred to. All refused to cooperate. I was confused by all this sudden stuff. Who is behind everything? There are people who don't like my career right now. Moreover, the reasons made by the suppliers were too far-fetched and unclear.
I called Nina and explained the truth to her. Nina herself was shocked by all of those stories.
"Dad Nin, I was just shocked because it was so sudden. The previous collaboration was fine as well. There's never any mistake."
"I tried to explore this problem first. I'm gonna go find out to the suppliers' friends and ask the real problem."
"Thank you, Nin. Sorry to bother you again."
"No Yan, don't hesitate. We're just getting to know. Wait for news from me."
"All right."
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Seriate.