The Love Competition

69. Spring Back

That afternoon Adam spent his time doing the task given by Jordi . After returning from the hospital he immediately met with several construction companies who had submitted proposals to the company to take part in the project of building a resort located in Suka Bumi that was experiencing problems .

after the meeting, he became more convinced that there was an intentional win over the contractor by the employee in charge of the construction of the project . He immediately returned to the office to conduct an internal investigation and reported the results of his investigation to Jordi .

When he arrived at the office Jordi was out to have a meeting with several members of the Board of Directors . Adam was forced to delay his report and start his own investigation .

Adam researched the files he received from the marketing and development section of the company . He began to find the bright spot of what he was investigating .

" Dian.please call Mr. Rama here ! " Adam's orders to Jordi's secretary . As Jordi's assistant, his study room is adjacent to Jordi's room .

" Good sir." replied the secretary briefly .

Before long a middle-aged man entered Adam's room . The man sat before him after Adam had invited him to sit .

Adam was silent for a moment, then gave the file he had investigated to Mr. Rama .

" I don't want to telephoto, say.On what basis do you give such a big project tender to a company that does not have the work experience to build a resort ? " His words were sharp while staring at the face of Mr. Rama who looked surprised .

" I don't understand what you mean ? " Say sir Rama stammered .

" Do I need to speak loudly sir ?! " Any asked loudly .

" Say who asked you to do it ? " Adam asked in an inner voice .

" No sir.all is my fault, because I took the wrong decision the company suffered a great loss " replied Mr. Rama while bowed down .

" You sure? ? , you know the consequences of giving such an answer ? " Adam tried to soften .

" I am willing to accept any punishment sir " replied Mr. Rama did not flinch .

" I know the work of the Father during this time, that's why Mr. Jordi also directly agreed to the decision of the father without conducting a deep investigation . This is not how you work . Be honest with us if anyone presses "Say Adam .

But Mr. Rama did not budge, he just bowed while saying sorry a few times .

Adam took a deep breath realizing the dead end to dismantle the conspiracy deliberately created to make people who want to shift the position of Mr. Juan .

" Well, you can come out" said Adam despair .he was silent for a moment after Mr. Rama left, but back struggling with his laptop A few moments later .

Due to Adam's busy working lunch time, his hungry stomach leads him to a restaurant near the company building . On the journey he took on foot, he saw a figure he seemed to have seen together with Jordi a few days ago .

His heavy steps like being exhausted made Adam smile . The figure was European-faced and had brownish hair, her body beautiful, tall and proportionate .

" Isabella isn't she ? " he asked after remembering the face that was running lethargic along the sidewalk in front of the company building .

the girl was silent for a moment, then nodded her face and answered her greeting with a friendly smile .

"Hello sir Adam "greet the girl who from now on he noticed who was none other than Isabella .

" Hey ..want lunch ? " ask Adam after their distance is near .

" yes, Mr Adam, do you want lunch too ? " Bella asked her back .

" Yes..are you alone ? " Ask with a smile, and answered Isabella's nod .

" with yuk.I also have no friends "Accept Adam invites Isabella to have lunch together .

' I can sir..." Replied Isabella with a smile .

The two walked hand in hand towards a restaurant next to the office . They immediately choose a table that is outdoors when they arrive at the restaurant . Both of them just fell silent while waiting for the food to arrive .

" Em...did you know that Dila was treated at the hospital ? " Task Adam breaking their silence .

" Yes.. , But today I haven't had time to visit Dila" replied Bella flatly .

" You're cousins, aren't you ? " Task Adam and answered Bella's nod .

" Have you been to Sukabumi ? " Task Adam again .

' yes it has been twice as it seems .., there is beautiful, but not a suitable place for me "Isabella answered with a smile .

" why ? " Ask Adam wonder .

" you know if it comes from the village, two eyes see a thousand mouths speak .., and then my lifestyle doesn't fit in that place" replied Bella with a laugh ,

" yes yes ...I know that . how does it feel to live in Indonesia ? " Task Adam again .

" not bad .., Mr. Aditya is also good to me I feel protected here . and I also have Dila who is very welcome to me even though we never thought that we were brothers . although I have a lot to learn but everything is better here "Answer Bella .

the two fell silent as the waiter brought their order .they immediately enjoyed their late lunch .sometimes both commented on the taste of the dishes they had eaten .

" by the way Bela .. Is Dila's grandfather a businessman ? " ask Adam who is still filled with curiosity about Dila .

" I don't know.., but they have a very large land . his grandfather left many possessions to him. Almost most of the people in the village where he lived managed their family land . He also has a plantation and is also a producer of rice paddies of the surrounding population . has a rice factory which is a supplier of rice to bandung and surrounding areas ." Reply Bella while enjoying her meal .

" Oh.., so it's okay to say Dila is quite ." said Adam while nodding a nod .

" i think so .if only to live Dila would not starve . maybe even richer , his grandfather used to be a businessman but somehow he chose to stop being a businessman and chose to live mingling with the people in the countryside . "isabella's story .

" Why do you look into Dila's life ? did you fall for him too ? " Tanya Bella teases .

" What?! , No.... I was just wondering how Dila got to know Mr. Andarya ? and have connections with some other entrepreneurs "answer Adam honestly .

" oh... when he became a businessman and an official his grandfather was very royal to his business partners, so even though I retired I heard his business colleagues still often come to visit at certain times . some even still often offer cooperation . and Dila also know some of those people . some of his grandfather's men who are now officials are still very concerned about Dila . " Bella told me after she finished her lunch .

Adam nodded his head in understanding , it turns out that his assessment of Dila who looks ordinary is very wrong . deserved according to the story of the mother of Mr. Gunawan is very fond of Dila . there is a reason behind all of this .

" i have to go back to work, Mr. Adam." said Bella after the two were silent for a while .

" Oh.yeah, call me Adam .I don't think our age is much different "Say Adam tried to get along .

Bella just nodded and smiled at Assistant Jordi who had been looking very cold at anyone, but turned out to be very polite and kind . Adam called the waiter and asked for their food bill .

" Today I'll treat "Say Adam with a smile on Isabella .

" Thanks.I first yes.., later in my boss's search "Say Bella while moving away . Adam could only nod even though he still wanted to talk to him for longer .

Isabella stepped away from the restaurant with wide strides . He still had a stack of work that he had to complete in order to meet Dila this afternoon .

After the departure of Isabella Adam was still silent in her place while enjoying a cold drink that she had not had time to spend . Sometimes his eyes stared at the exit where Bella's figure had disappeared .

" Beautiful is also her cousin "sumbles unconsciously .

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Elsewhere Jordi is waiting for Mr. Andarya who is also one of the shareholders of Jaya Group .in addition to being a shareholder he is an important partner of the company , because he also has a company that also cooperates with Jaya Group .

they promised to meet at the company owned by the businessman who is engaged in culinary field and has had several branches in Jakarta and Bandung . previously he had met with two shareholders and he still did not get the results he wanted .

to repel the saturated Jordi read a magazine located on a small table in the corner of the meeting room where he waited for Mr. Andarya who did not appear . when he was reading the magazine the door of the room suddenly opened, and a young man appeared from behind the door .

Jordi immediately put down the magazine he read and immediately rose from his seat when he realized the presence of Mr. Andarya who turned out to be younger than he thought . during this time he had never met directly with Mr. Andarya because the father who is more dominant takes care of communication with shareholders .

" please sit down." said the man after they greeted each other .

they also began to talk about light things, after the atmosphere had slightly melted Jordi immediately handed over the proposal he had done to Mr. Andarya . the man skimmed the file he gave and placed it on the table .he calmly looked at Jordi's face .

" are you really going to manage Jaya Group well ? " ask Mr. Andarya a moment later .

" of course om.., "answer Jordi steady .

but also confused , who has persuaded the famous man is always firm on his business decisions .

" thank you .." Jordi said with relief .

" yes.please do not waste the trust om.., manage the company well "Anjor Andarya .

" the most important thing is to get and maintain a trust, get it from other directors it will be easy for you to make a policy in the company "suggestions Mr. Andarya .

" yes om. I will remember it well good .

" be trustworthy, and open to all shareholders .o.m., I think your grandfather knew better about it . " Mr Andarya again smiled kindly .

" Oh yeah how's Dila doing ? is the pain not severe ? " mister Andarya's question made Jordi frown .

" heard he was sick, dear om is having urgent business so must go to Jakarta this afternoon so can not visit him . " continued Mr. Andarya before Jordi answered his question .

' emh...has been better om.Besides because of the pain, fatigue is also a factor he must be treated in the hospital "Jordi replied finally .

" yes yes.he was easily tired, when the baby was also sick and in the hospital for several months . Thank goodness she grew up to be a beautiful and cheerful girl . You have to take good care of her, understand ! " Say Mr. Andarya .

" yes om.." replied Jordi seriously .

" is there something else you want to say ? " ask Mr. Andarya .

" No om.., thank you for your trust in me, I will try well "Jordi replied politely .

" Om has to go there are still many affairs, see you Jordi "Mister Andarya patted Jordi's back after the two shook hands.The man immediately went out leaving Jordi .

After being fixated for a moment, Jordi immediately left the meeting room . and immediately left the company, while bringing her curiosity over the relationship of Mr. Andarya with Dila . He also plans to meet Dila .

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The sun had begun to lean westward when Lilis arrived at Likes Earth . He was picked up by a factory driver at the terminal . Because it was time for the payday of the workers he also stopped by the bank to withdraw money from the business account Dila entrusted to him .

When finished, he immediately invited Kusnadi to go home immediately because the day was getting late . When passing through a stop his eyes caught a figure that a few days ago he had met .

" Kus..reureuh sakeudeung (pause )" said Lilis spontaneously .

The youngest Kusnadi immediately pulled over his vehicle .

" Keunaon tea ? (why brother ? ) "Task Kus wonder .

" eta anu' at another beus stop, Anto ? (it was not Anto at the stop)" asked Lilis .

" saha' ? (who ? )" I asked

" Anto kus.., sok tingali' heula' at stop " (Anto .., take a look at stop ! ) Lilis command .

" Anto nu rek ngajaga' horse ? (Anto who will be the horse keeper ? ) "Kusnaidi ensures .

" Yes.klu is right let us , afternoon mah rarely angkot" replied lilis while looking back

" oh.nuhun tea "kusnadi directly got out of the car and walked towards the stop .

a little while later he had returned with a young man who was none other than Anto .

" afternoon ma'am." said Anto as soon as she saw Lilis' face behind the open car window .

" afternoon mas.mau go home? , hayu' with us only" said Lilis with a smile .

" Oh yes Ma'am, thank you "Anto answered . I immediately boarded the car carrying Lilis and Kusnadi . The three of them then continued on their way to the village .

" Where is Nto .? " Task Kusnadi .

" Play to friend's place a' "answer brief Anto . The man seemed to be thinking about something .

" A friend in Sukabumi ? " Task Lilis .

" Emh..Old neighbor Ma'am." replied Anto stuttering .

" Call me Lilis" said Lilis with a smile .

They then remained silent for a long time until Kusnadi broke the silence .

" The Eneng kumaha' tea ? " Tanya Kusnadi arrived .

" Don't know yet.., Easy to heal fast . Mum over there "answered Lilis .

" Easy to heal quickly yes tea? , How is our fate if until Eneng long illness continues to be absent" said Kusnadi sad .

" Okay.mang don't say that ah "Lilis quickly interject .

" Gak kebayang aja tea.., Yesterday the coach of Kusam there was a nanya to the people about rice fields . He said he wanted to buy it if he wanted to sell his rice field . No klu kebayang he who has rice fields.the more difficult our lives "Kusnadi talk while shaking his head .

" True.ngak will mang, we will pray for health and healing Dila ya .." said Lilis pacifik .

Anto who was sitting in the passenger seat just fell silent listening to the conversation of the two of them . His ears carefully caught the one name Lilis spoke that felt familiar to him .

They arrived at the village an hour and a half later . Anto chose to get off at the rice field area close to her cottage, while Lilis continued on her way to Home .

Ms. Rosidah, the wife of Mang Karman welcomed the arrival of Lilis with her warm face .

Initially they lived in Lembang , occupied the house owned by Dila's parents, but after his first child graduated and planned to study in Jogja , after a family vacation some time ago Mang Karman invited his wife to move to Sukabumi .

They lived in a house that he had built for a long time near the rice mill . because Lilis and Mak Asih yesterday went to Bandung was the one guarding the house .

" Kumaha' neng Dila Lis tos' healthy ? " Tanya Bu Rosidah is impatient .

" Acan bik...., but it's been meningan .." replied Lilis while carrying some of the items she bought in Bandung .

" Bik.emak order, 'em ,. He said to pray for Dila's health.., let's get out of the hospital quickly " said Lilis after being in the dining room .

" He uh mom also told me over the phone . Later in the pot again Lis "Mam Rosidah replied while making warm tea for Lilis . He then placed his homemade tea in front of Lilis who was sitting releasing her fatigue in the dining room chair .

" Thank you bik.." said Lilis while sipping warm sweet tea made by Bu Rosidah . Ms. Rosidah just nodded while smiling .

" You want to eat ? Bibik cook sambel lepekat same salted fish, continue to ngaliwet "said Bu Rosidah .

" Wah..enak tuh bik.., I took a shower just ate, this afternoon want to go to the factory, time for a payday man bik" replied Lilis .

" It's Lis afternoon, tomorrow again" said Ms. Rosidah because she saw Lilis look tired .

" Eyang always order, pay employees never be late whatever the reason it is their right to reply "Lilis with a smile . He took a sip of his drink until he left a little then immediately headed to his room he now occupies Dila's room on Dila's orders, while Dila chose to occupy the father's room that had been empty for a long time when he returned home .

Lilis placed the envelope containing the money in the drawer, then sat for a moment in front of the vanity mirror .

" Ach.got a mess "his hiss is slow .

I don't know why some days he always reflected . Especially if you have met Anto , a warm smile and his sharp but full of shade make his heart very comfortable .

The sense that had been lost to the people of Adam because of the failure of his previous marriage seemed to slowly grow . I don't know.is it because Anto is so handsome? , or his charisma is so strong . he now admits to the gossip spread among the village women , the man was like Arjuna who teased the eye of the beholder .

" Ach..what I think of "murm Lilis .

But his little heart could not deny what he felt, something long withered as if it was now springing back . Lilis smiled to herself with a blushing face, She shook her head as she headed for the bathroom to clean herself up .