The Secret of Office Girl
29. The Mantin Candidate
With a feeling of baldness, Raka drove Raya to the spa place that became the gathering place of the bunder gang.
Amanda and her friends are waiting there.
Previously, from far away, Raka had told anyone the members of the bunder gang and how Raya should behave with them.
All Raka did so that Raya was not awkward when gathering with the bunder gang. However, still Raka was still engulfed in anxiety.
What if they find out that Raya is not Lord Balin's daughter? Inner Raka while driving the car.
Ah, nevermind. Mommy said, all the members of the bunder gang no one has ever met Miss Kirana. That means that no one knows what Miss Kirana looks like, right?
As soon as the car stopped, Raka and Raya did not go down. Raka looked at Raya, then pulled out a card.
“What is this?” tanya Raya pretended not to know.
“Black cards. Wear this so they are sure you are rich.”
Sontak Raya laughed, then pushed the card in Raka's hand.
“No need,” says Kingdom brief.
“Darling, you don't know what a bunder gang member looks like. They just want to be friends with money. Moreover Madam Marleen, the gang leader,” explained Raka with an uneasy tone.
“No need to worry, Raka! I can do it my own way,” Raya said patting Raka on the shoulder to calm down a little.
“OK, if that's your will,” Raka let out a long sigh, trying to keep smiling.
“I'm down now.”
Raka nodded, “Good luck, dear. I'll pick you up when it's done.”
Raya gets off the car, steps up to join the bunder gang. First, she was warmly welcomed by Amanda who kissed Raya's left right cheek.
Amanda introduces one by one the real members of the bunder gang Raya has known them from Raka's explanation a few days ago.
Madam Marleen, a middle-aged woman who is married to a famous jewelry store owner, looks cynical when she shakes hands with Raya.
As Raka said, the woman researched the appearance of Raya from the tip of the foot to the tip of the head.
Everything you wear is expensive stuff. Of course, because all is Raka's choice.
Raka does not want her lover to be humiliated by Madam Marleen, so she makes Raya look beautiful without any loopholes to be scorned.
“Wait a long time, I still remember Mr. Balin and Mrs Alexa once bought jewelry for their daughter named Kirana. Yes, her name is Kirana, not Raya,” said Madam Marleen who can smell the smells of lies.
All the members of the bunder gang stiffen, especially Amanda, and they wait for an answer from Raya who still looks calm.
“My name is indeed Kirana Princess Mahendra, Aunt, but Raka often calls me by the name of Raya,” Raya cleared her throat. “That call unfortunately Raka.”
A gang member bunder screamed.
“Your son is very romantic, Jeng Amanda.”
“Who used to be his Mommy,” Amanda said chuckling.
“So who do we call him? Raya or Kirana?”
“Whichever is okay, Auntie,” replied Kingdom that makes everyone laugh, except Madam Marleen.
***
In a room lit by candles of therapeutic scent, Raya and the rest of the bunder gang are feeling a massage from professionals.
As usual, they do a lot of things. From artist gossip to talk about buying and selling diamonds.
But this time it was a little different.
Everyone looks at Raya. One by one gave Raya questions like a gossip account reporter.
Raya answers every question with a graceful charm like an interview in the miss world event. Making Raya the center of attention of the bunder gang in an instant.
Meanwhile, Madam Marleen silently nodded. Usually he is the center of attention but is now defeated by a girl brought by Amanda.
“This style is suitable you know so your daughter-in-law, Jeng Amanda,” whispered a member of the bunder gang named Annabel who happened to be heard by Madan Marleen.
“Times anyway, Jeng?”
“Iya. Than Clara, mending this one alone. Isn't that right, Madam Marleen?” Annabel asked for Madam Marleen's approval.
Instantly everyone fell silent, and turned to the sour-faced Madam Marleen.
“Lho why?”
“Because he is more suitable to be my daughter-in-law,” exclaimed Madam Marleen who made all the bunder gang frown.
“Hosts? Who do you want to marry?” ask Annabel.
“Of course with my only son, Jeng.”
The next instant everyone laughed at Madam Marleen's words. All the gang members know, Madam Marleen's son has two wives.
“This General will be the third wife, right? No. gabe. Mending with my son alone,” exclaimed a member of the bunder gang who Raya remembers named Jennifer.
“Eh, no! Just my son. More handsome,” said another member.
“Raya, later if you break up with Raka say yes? Aunty later introduced with son Aunty. Ganteng youho, similar korean artist.”
“Don't believe, Kingdom! Same Aunt's son.”
“My son.”
“No, my son only.”
Raya who saw the riot of mothers in front of her could only scratch her nape that did not itch.
Kok even became the title of the prospective daughter-in-law anyway.
***
On the way home, Raka chuckled when she heard the story that Raya was being wrestled by the members of the bunder gang.
He glanced briefly at Raya, then refocused on driving the car.
A smile develops on Raka's lips. However, the smile did not last long as his face suddenly stiffened.
And that change in expression was clearly visible to Raya.
“What's up, Raka?”
Raka sighed for a moment.
“Raya, have you ever seen Miss Kirana look?” tanya Raka remained straight ahead.
With hesitation, Raya shook her head.
“Not yet. You alone?”
“I haven't either. I was thinking, how would Miss Kirana react if she knew you were confessing to me as her? Surely he'll be mad at us.”
It immediately smeared lips. As much as possible, he refrained from laughing.
“There is no way Miss Kirana is angry,” said Raya smiled.
“You sure?”
Raya nodded in response.
“Why are you so sure Miss Kirana won't get mad?”
Because I am Kirana Mahendra's daughter, Raka. An answer that is only spoken in the heart.
***
Amanda sat on the bed with her feet slanted and her hands constantly shifting the photos on her phone.
He chose which of the dozens of photos of himself with the bunder gang was good to upload on social media.
Until finally he decided to upload a photo that clearly displays Raya with the bunder gang.
According to him, the meeting with the daughter of the CEO of Irawan Group was very memorable and should be exhibited to the public, which Amanda had not asked for prior approval with Raya.
Amanda also wrote a caption on the photo.
Bunder Gang with Miss Kirana, daughter of CEO Irawan Group.
After that, Amanda put her phone on the nightstand, and ready to wade through the dreamland.
