THE FORTUNATES

RESTAURANT

    The next day when the sun had not yet revealed Kendrick had left the house, Beatrice was still asleep in her sleep while the man was struggling with time. Kendrick did not wake Beatrice who was still curled up under the bed cover, still as usual all her staff who prepared all the needs of Kendrick.

    At seven o'clock in the morning Beatrice opened her eyes and stretched her body from behind a thick cloth that wrapped her body. He was shocked when he did not find Kendrick in the room, even he ran to check the dressing room and bathroom but Kendrick remained invisible.

     “ Bi Inah, has Kendrick left yet? Why didn't he wake me up? “ asked Beatrice when she saw her domestic assistant collecting clothes in the laundry room.

     “ It seems like you do not have the heart to wake up Madam, when I deliver tea into the room I see Madam is still sleeping very soundly. “ Bi Inah replied honestly, this morning Kendrick asked for tea, and Aunt Inah saw that Beatrice was not awake.

     “ Ah, what a fool I am! “ grumbled Beatrice on herself.

    “ It's okay – what Mistress, Master definitely understand. “ Aunt Inah tried to comfort Beatrice, while the woman simply swung her lips.

    “ Bi, today so yes, take me to the market. “ pinta Beatrice later.

    “ Good Mistress. “ Aunty Inah confirms her hostess' request.

***

    Almost noon when Beatrice and Aunt Inah returned from the market, Beatrice bought some baking ingredients as well as conducting a price survey on prospective suppliers she would choose. Upon arrival at the house Beatrice also made a list of prices and a list of locations of prospective suppliers and sent the data to Orion, Kath's boyfriend and the man who will help Beatrice start her business.

    After some time struggling with her laptop, the woman immediately cleaned herself up and changed clothes, she immediately prepared to meet Orion who happened to have arrived at the Capital since this morning.

    “ Brother, we met in Shabu Gen yes close to the TV station – SBX I happen to have an appointment with a client in this place. “ Orion said from the phone when Beatrice was preening in front of the mirror.

    “ Okay Rion, five more minutes I leave. “ said Beatrice to her sister-in-law's candidate.

    Orion is indeed a business consultant, he also has several cafes and several expedition businesses so it is not surprising if he will easily help Beatrice open a coffee shop.

     “ Aunty, I go first. “ say goodbye Beatrice then ran out of the house to the shuttle bus near Kendrick's house. It wasn't Beatrice if she wasn't stubborn, Kendrick's mother called her several times to use a private driver while traveling but she ignored her anyway.

    Not long after driving by the city bus, Beatrice arrived at the restaurant that Orion was referring to on the phone. The high-class restaurant with Japanese-style buildings looks crowded, cars lined up in the parking area. A moment Beatrice observes a van that looks familiar to her being stuck close to the entrance, but she ignores it.

    “Rion where are you? Get me in front, I've never been in a place like this. “ Call Beatrice on Orion by phone.

     “ Okay brother, I'm ahead. “ shortly Orion hang up his phone, he's been seen approaching Beatrice. The two of them immediately entered and headed to a table not far from the stairs that connected to the restaurant section on the second floor.

    On the table there are various foods that have been ordered by Orion, ranging from chawanmusi, salad with japanese dressing and beef shabu – shabu with Kagoshima beef and Hida Sirloin. Some dipping sauce is also presented neatly on the table, ranging from sesame, yuzu and ponzu.

    “ Rion, why did I arrive – to be hungry huh? Hehe “ Beatrice chuckles as they are already sitting opposite each other.

     “ Hahaha, let's eat first. “ days already show lunch time, so Beatrice does not refuse Orion's offer to immediately eat a row of food menus that look delicious.

“ I have also seen it at a glance Kak, later submit their contact person yes Kak, I will contact you personally to negotiate again about the reduction in price. So that the selling price can be more in, well for the coffee maker next week has arrived here yes. This morning the owner of the building has also sent a draft rental agreement Kak, I will forward to Brother. “ continued Orion gave some explanations.

     “ Okay Rion, give me the address so that after this I can directly check the location. Although I trust you, I want to see it too. “ looks Orion then grabbed the HP that is on the table.

     “ I've sent you his location Brother. “ Beatrice then points her thumb at Orion.

     “ Then when will Brother meet with the candidate barista and his chef? Tomorrow's going to be a schedule if you can. “ Connect again.

    “ May, just set the time tomorrow Rion. I am unemployed so I can meet them anytime. “ replied Beatrice with a smile.

Cring.. Cring.. Cring.. Crates

     “ Brother, Rigel called me. “ Orion said shortly after he saw his HP screen ringing.

    “ Just pick up Rion, I happen to want to tell her something. “ Beatrice flicked her meal, she just played the end of her chopsticks over a vegetable that looks withered by the shabu sauce.

     “ Woii, Whats’up bro? “ greet Orion as he answers a phone call.

    “ Oh I'm with Beatrice, do you want to join? “ said again.

    “ Okay, come here we are at Shabu Gen “ then Orion put his HP back on the table.

     “ Does Rigel already know that Brother is married? “ ask Orion later.

    “ Not yet Rion, because you happen to be here I will explain to him. But don't let her know that I'm married to Kendrick. “ whispered Beatrice.

     “ Oh! I just remembered, I just saw Brother Kendrick and some people, there are also some other artists here Kak, on the top floor. “ Orion flicked his index finger up.

    “ What? Why haven't you said that since? I haven't told him Rion! Are we just going? “ Beatrice looks very nervous.

    “ Why? Rigel will follow here anyway, brother! “ Orion slightly objected to Beatrice's invitation.

    “ Surely they are with a lot of people, I don't want to be recognized Rion! “ urge Beatrice again.

    “ Kak, pura – pura just do not know him if indeed you meet, like his brother before. What's the trouble, brother? Brother has been able to hide the relationship all this time, so it won't be difficult. Come on, my clients will meet here later. “ Orion give advice.

    “ Hah, alright and hopefully he won't see me. “ Beatrice surrenders.