THE STAR OF HEAVEN
PART 17'S
FLASHBACKS
Zalynda shook her head at Ray's behavior she had never seen. The young man spoiledly asked for a bribe while driving
"Taste you good, Za. Study where?" Ray asked as he sipped his coffee while stopping at the red light
"Autodidact. Learn to yourself while looking at recipes on the cookpad. Long time memorized." Zalynda said as she returned to feed Ray
Ray nodded.
"Who asked Masakin who?" Ask Ray again
Zalynda was silent to remember when he was still living in the house of Lord Wijaya. How Anggun and Diva always ask for various kinds of cooking. Then when Lord Vijaya asked, they shamelessly said they made it
No problem for Zalynda because then he became more expert in cooking
"Well, again."
Zalynda stuttered "Eh, what did you say Ray?"
"I asked you who was emanh first?"
"The house guy." Answer Zalynda short
Ray's car has entered an elite complex near the old Zalynda boarding house
"Ray, just stop here."
"Udah sampa?" Ray pulled the car over. The young man looked around
"Where's the house?"
"Still in there. I'm just gonna get down here." Zalynda immediately removed her seatbelt and was about to descend, but Ray pulled the girl's hand
"Why? Are you ashamed of me?" Said Ray staring intently at Zalynda
Zalynda gently stared at Ray's brown iris. The girl smiled
"It doesn't feel like pantes, I work as a maid but driven by a luxury car like this as a young executive."
Ray sighed
"Why do you want to work like this, Za?"
"It's a halal job, Ray. The boss is also good, the salary is great for me and I need it.."
"Stop it, I'll meet your needs." Ray cuts off Zalynda's speech. Zalynda nodded
"I'm sorry, I'm not arrogant but I just believe in myself, I can only rely on myself.."
Ray clasped Zalynda's fingers tightly. Zalynda's face was slightly blushed
"You can take me, Za. I'm your husband now."
Zalynda nodded
"There's a lot I've been through, Ray. I don't want to be too comfortable and make me fall asleep. After all, our marriage is a forced marriage. Not registered by the state. My position is weak, Ray."
Zalynda straightened her head looking at Ray with a smile
"I have to be independent then."
Ray looked at the spirit twinkle in Zalynda's eyes. The sparkle he used to love. Ray smiled, the young man pulled Zalynda's head and gave a fleeting kiss on the girl's forehead
Zalynda was surprised, but she did not shy away. Zalynda simply looked at Ray who was smiling gently as he stroked his head
"Where's your phone?"
"Huh?"
"Your phone, Za." Ray repeated
Zalynda pulled out her phone and gave it to Ray. Ray immediately entered a number. Ray's lips seemed to be smiling. I heard Ray's phone ringing
"You still have my number, huh Za?" Ray sumringah
Zalynda's face flushed. Immediately take the phone from Ray's hand
"A few times I've called you. Turns out you changed the number.."
Zalynda glanced at Ray while nodding slowly. When escaping first Zalynda did remove all access so that Yono could not find it
"A half-eleven hours I picked up. Now there, you'll be waiting for your boss." Ray's Speech
Zalynda. Quickly the girl got out of the car and stepped towards Reema's house. A few steps, Zalynda turned around and waved at Ray
Ray waved at Zalynda. The young man saw Zalynda enter a house.
"You can count on me, Za." whispered Ray
Ray immediately dialed a number.
"Assalamu'alaykum aunt Ima, this is Ray. Want to ask something?"
FLASHBACK END
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A young man with his hair drizzled forward. The young man was wearing an oversize white T-shirt and jeans below the knee. With round glasses and braces, Zalynda could barely recognize him
"Ray.." sizzled Zalynda quietly
"This is Za's husband?" Asked Bu Reema while looking at the geeky young man who was in front of him
"He'eh, know me Ehan ma'am. Rehan, call Ehan."
Zalynda gaping to see Ray smoothly introduced himself to Bu Reema with Priangan's accent. Reema smiled at Ray
"I'm Miss Reema. Want to go in first? Za want to clean up my room for a minute."
"Oh, yeah. I'll wait here weh ma'am, if I'm allowed to." Said Ray again
Bu Reema nodded then pulled Zalynda inside
"Is that your husband?" The whisperer of Reema
Zalynda nodded while looking at the front door.
Bu Reema fondly stroked Zalynda's head
"She seems to care a lot about you. If you look closely, he looks like a handsome also you know Za."
Zalynda laughed. With Ray's appearance like that, Zalynda was sure Miss Reema was just encouraging her. I don't know what Ray meant to dress up like that
Zalynda quickly cleaned up Reema's room. After making sure everything was neat, Zalynda immediately went out to meet Ray who turned out to be conversing with Reema's mother
"Za, really next week you want to stop?" Ask Reema
"Eh?" Zalynda reflexively looked at Ray with a look of protest. Ray replied to her with a sweet smile that featured her braces
"Yes, mom. Za is about to finish her internship at Edah's bakery. After receiving a graduation diploma, plan to open a small cake shop." Said Ray
"That's good. I support Za. How much capital will you need later, say the same mother."
"Eh don't ma'am. I promised I'd get my wife."
Zalynda stared in wonder, when did Ray promise so?
"It's okay. We are joinan. I also plant capital there."
"Well, later we can talk about what percentage of mothers will join and at the same time discuss the percentage of profit share."
Bu Reema was stunned, Ray's language was very contrary to his appearance. Who exactly is this young man?
Ray realized he was lost. Soon Ray cleared his throat
"When do we talk while eating his weh ma'am. Hayuk Za, it'll be eleven." Ray reminded Zalynda
"Oh yes. Ma'am, Za go home first." Said Zalynda while yapping Reema's mother
"Yes, be careful on the road." Said mom Reema
Ray and Zalynda soon passed. Bu Reema still looked at the two of them until they got on the bike and drove
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Ray pulled over Zalynda's motorbike in front of Edah's cake shop. Zalynda got off Ray's crap
"There's still half an hour for you to eat and prepare." Ray said as he reached out for a box. Zalynda frowned
"This what?"
"Your lunch. I hope you like it." Ray said with a big smile
"Np..Ray, why is this dance?" Zalynda asked as she looked towards Ray
"Say you don't want to be picked up by car with Ray, the young executive. If Ehan's the same as the gini look, right?"
"O Allah, what a prank you." Zalynda chuckled while pinching Ray's stomach
"Oh Allah, sick or sick." Ray complained while rubbing the Zalynda pinch marks on his stomach. Ray rubbed Zalynda's cheek which was still laughing
"I miss laughing at you like this, Za.."
Zalynda immediately stopped her laughter. Ray's hand was still gently holding his cheek, making Zalynda's face feel hot
Zalynda immediately removed Ray's hand from her cheek
"I'm going in first."
"Later seven I'll pick you up. Don't come out alone if I haven't called." Ray warned Zalynda
Zalynda nodded. Soon the girl went inside the store and went into the kitchen. In the kitchen there are already several people who are getting ready to deliver orders
Soon Zalynda washed her hands and changed her clothes to a cake shop uniform
Ray said, there is still time. Zalynda pulled out the box from Ray with a smile. Soon in the notya supply box Ray
Zalynda's smile faded looking at the contents of the provisions in front of him
A complete supply. Rice, side dishes, salads and neat pieces of fruit. It seems to be specially prepared by a woman
"Is this Ray's provision from his wife." whispered Zalynda concerning
