The Gem of the Heart of the Former Thug

appreciation from the big boss

The incident that afternoon was apparently not extended by Budi's colleagues. They don't make conversation material, let alone joke. They are too afraid of the Budi figure. Moreover, the arrival of the visitors at their stand is also no less than that of this morning. Even when today's expo is about to close, there are still many who come to their stand. It was as if this expo had only been held one day. There are actually two more days to visit.

“Halo gaes”

A tenor voice distracts Budi and his comrades.

“Pak Paul?” call Budi while approaching. His colleagues who are still busy improving and recording data come closer.

“Currently, sir?” ask Budi while regretting it.

“Praise God, smoothly” replied Paul sir.

One by one they greeted their big boss. Every now and then Mr. Paul takes out a joke, commenting on Budi members who have an interesting history during work.

“You guys are amazing. This expo broke the previous expo-expo record” praise Paul sir.

“HOEEEEE” they all cheered and applauded.

“This is only the first day. There are still two more days” continued Paul.

Again they cheered. And they also commented on the expo today.

“Savings of experience and brilliant ideas are very visible today. And I really appreciate your performance semu”

“YUHUUUU”

“And as appreciation, “ another voice appears entering the Stand.

“Mbak Rica?” exciting Hilda. But the others were stunned. Because there was someone else behind Erika.

“Pak Paul practices you guys dinner” continued Erika.

“Ha?”

They're even confused. More precisely they were guessing the contents of the large black crackle that was carried by the mas-mas behind Erika.

“Put here aja mas, sateya!” erika's orders at the mas-mas.

“HOREEEEEE”

They cheered again. Only then did they feel happy, after knowing the contents in the black crackle. Not only passable, quite luxurious for dinner at the expo stand. Especially in the full version. There's gulai all sorts. Without waiting for the second order, as soon as it was welcome, they immediately rushed into the black crackle. One by one they took their rations. Only Paul and Erika don't have rations.

“Loh, has Erika eaten?” ask Hilda.

“Mbak Rika anyway, the menu Beda” Riki who participated in the task from this afternoon interrupted.

Erika's attention was distracted by him. Including Aldo and Budi who were next to him

“Jumbo burn sausage, same pentol burn. Saos mayonaise pedes sweet” Aldo said to Budi slowly, impressed whispering.

“Hempf” Budi chuckled at Aldo's speech.

“Think what, you?” ask Paul while gently slapping Budi's shoulder.

“Iya. His laughter recalls a lot” said Erika.

“Ha ha ha ha” Budi instead laughs loosely.

Others laugh, hearing the laughter of Budi.

“Aldo, sir. I mah, do not comment” kilah Budi.

“Ha ha ha ha. Suek. Even spielain” Aldo's comments.

Mr. Paul was just laughing at the clumsiness of his men. While they were eating, there was a Regent and his team came to visit. And of course, it was Paul who welcomed their pack.

Erika is always ready behind Paul. Because he felt he was the team leader, Budi also abandoned his intention to eat his dinner. He's also on standby, if there's anything Mr. Paul needs.

But it turns out that the regent and Mr. Paul went somewhere. But Erika wasn't invited. Yes already, Budi took the initiative to go behind the stand.

There was a gap between the stand and the stall on the sidewalk that he could use to eat. Not yet to the back, his footsteps stopped by some of his colleagues who say goodbye to go home.

Quickly he greeted them. Thank you for your dedication all day. Not to forget he also prayed that they would be safe at home.

“What is the effect of being team leader?”

Budi who had just sat down, was surprised to get the greeting. Of course he looked up looking for the source of the voice. It turned out to be Erika.

“What's day?” asked Erika confused, saw Budi wailing and then sighed.

“Air. Forgot” replied Budi.

“Nih!” erika said, offering the drink she was carrying. He smiled without welcoming the sodoran.

“This is half-living, Budi” said Erika, realizing the meaning of the smile. Smile again.

“Still, mbak. Afraid of baper”, Budi replied as he moved from his seat.

“Dih” comments Erika.

“Ha ha ha ha”

Laugh at that short comment. He kept going ahead without bringing his satellite. Luckily there is bottled mineral water under the LED TV. He took three bottles at once. The smallest size.

“Denger-denger, Adel was here, huh? asked Erika after she sat back down.

“Iya. Bring lunch. He he” replied Budi.

“Hadeh. Really, yeah. If you've fallen in love, forget everything” Erika comments.

“Means?”

“Ya it. I knew it was Adel's father's sofa, sat down. Two-a-year again”

“Which I know, mbak. I just saw Hilda's report. Just to know, the owner's name is EFA Meubel”

“Yes that was Adel”'s father

“How do I know if EFA stands for Eka Fajar. People in his workshop also no placard”

“Ish, ish, ish, ish. Really too” comments Erika imitate the logat hajj Roma Irama.

He laughed in his chewing. He didn't answer. His stomach was too hungry for him to put off eating. It did not pay attention to Erika's eyes waiting for her comment.

“Oh, yes. It was sidelined to Paul sir what has not, mbak?” ask Budi.

“Soal sofa that nemenin your sofa?”

“Iya”

“Udah. That's your future-in-law's sofa, chosen”

“Alhamdulillah” says udi gives thanks.

“Keeped, don't get scuffed! Serem kalo who has ngamuk” god Erika.

“Ha ha ha ha. Cool out! Safe is the same Budi” replied Budi while laughing.

For a moment their eyes exchanged a glance. Budi scrunched his forehead. He did not understand the meaning of Erika's gaze. Like jealousy, not accepting, but there is also a happy highlight there.

“Is. What else, anyway?” erika murmured, as her phone rang.

It turns out that Paul asked Erika to meet him somewhere. By rolling her eyeballs, Erika obeyed her boss's orders.

“Why?” ask Budi.

“No idea, the boss. This hour is still nyariin” replied Erika upset.

“Stay first, huh? So nginep here, right?” pamit Erika's.

“Oh, yes. Nginep anyway, so” replied Budi.

“Ya. I'm going first. If it's for, most I stop by again”

“OK. The front door can not be closed, mbak” replied Budi.

“Means lo?”

“Hempf. It's always open to you, ma'am. Ha ha ha ha ha”

Erika left still grumbling. But Budi doesn't care. He continued his dinner until the end. When returning to the front, it looks Aldo is pumping a large wind mattress. It is enough to sleep with four people at once.