THE STAR OF HEAVEN
PART 21
Marvin was surprised when he found Ray sitting in his chair while eating provisions. The young man looked at his best friend who seemed to be enjoying his morning breakfast
"Bro, tumben mornings really elo dateng." Greetings Marvin
"And I'm diligent." Ray answered while looking at Marvin
Marvin chuckles while sitting in front of Ray. His forehead wrinkled at Ray's breakfast which was other than usual
"What's that?" Ask Marvin
Ray's thrusting his box. Marvin tasted it a little. His eyes looked up as if guessing
"Enak. This what?"
Ray thought for a moment. He also forgot to ask the name of the dish that Zalynda cooked this morning
"Sauteed tofu with basil." Answer Ray origin. Because it feels a bit like tofu
Marvin nodded. Then back to taste Ray's food
"Who did that? Aunt Aya?"
"Why? Doyan?"
Marvin laughed "I asked Ghea to make it."
Marvin holds out his letter in front of Ray.
"Gue leave 4 working days yes Ray. Next Wednesday I'm in."
"Is everything in order?" Ask Ray
Marvin nodded "Udah all like. I'm just part of running dana. Who doesn't take care of Ghea, his mother's the same as my mother."
Ray smiled. Remembering Zalynda, Ray has yet to announce his marriage to Zalynda.
"Vin, in shaa Allah I came with Zalynda to an elo wedding."
Marvin looked directly at his best friend and boss.
"Relatedly? At my wedding there are many Gemilang university children, you know Ray. You're not afraid of being the subject?"
Ray shook his head "Gue doesn't care what they say. I only care about Elo's reaction with Ghea."
Marvin pensive. Ghea and Zalynda were best friends, once. But because of the events at the Gemilang university first, they have broken off contact altogether. Marvin doesn't remember Ghea ever talking about Zalynda in front of him
"May I see Ghea, Vin?
Marvin sighed "Gue is not really Ray's problem. I and Ghea may have forgiven Za. I just thought about it, Elo."
Ray looked at Marvin. This friend of his was most aware of what happened to him during the incident at the Gemilang university first
"Gue is okay. I feel sorry for him, Vin. He's been forced to run his life long ago, he's an orphan.."
"Do you know much about him?" Marvin cut Ray's words with a probing look
Ray chuckled "That's all I know."
Marvin seems to be asking again, but Arion's secretary Ardhi appears at the door
"Sorry, the door is open. Ray, Mr. Al Farobi had a message for you to join him for the meeting this afternoon."
"Ah yes, thanks Bang Arion. Why didn't you call?"
"No, I met you in the parking lot. He went upstairs, I turned here first." Arion said while waving his hand
Ray's avenging Arion. Ray called Zalynda immediately
"Assalamu'alaykum Ray." came Zalynda's soft voice
"Vs'alaykumussalam, Za. Za, later I can't pick up to Edah's mom and go home. I'll ask the driver to pick me up."
"No, let me walk alone.."
"I don't accept rejection! I don't want crazy people yesterday to take you again!" Ray's voice sounded high
A moment of silence at the end
"All right."
Ray smiled broadly "Ok, see you at home."
Ray turned off his phone with a smile. Suddenly Ray realized, Marvin was still in front of him with a face full of questions
***
Marvin was just a mangosteen listening to Ray's story.
"So, only I'm the same Andre knows?" Ask Marvin.
Marvin clucked "I think you said it's okay now, Ray. Elo's parents will not nolak Za as well. Elo also age is enough for marriage, so be safe."
Ray shook his head while looking at his best friend
"Lo forgot Vin if Za still has a relationship with Mr Wijaya? His son who once made a mother separated 5 years the same father, presumptuous kill mother as well. Not to mention the Senate election.."
"And distant brother, Ray. Trouble on campus first, you know what?" Ask Marvin
Ray shook his head "Gue does not know, but if Beno who has intervened it means he has been told to father, Vin. I still can't be rash. I want both."
Ray turned to look at Marvin "According to elo, am I greedy?"
Marvin shook his head "No. If I'm in the elo position maybe so."
The two threw smiles at each other and punched each other in the arms slowly
"But I'm so disappointed, I'm not the first to be told." Marvin said he had a sad face
Ray chuckled "Emang at three o'clock in the morning elo still awake? The only one who's still literate is Andre."
Marvin grinned as he patted Ray's shoulder "Hehehe, I'm kidding bro. I always support you."
Ray smiled.
"Well, let's get ready. I don't like it when we're late." Ray said while getting ready
Marvin tidied up some files on his desk and followed Ray out of the room first
"Who's picking up Za?" Marvin asked as they were in the elevator
"So was WA the Asep. I'll check with Za."
Marvin nodded. The two men immediately went down to the lobby. In the lobby is waiting for Ardhi and Lean
"Andre? When's dateng lo?" Ray asked as he hugged Lean
"So early in the morning." Lean hugged Ray back briefly and shook hands with Marvin
"Isn't she?"
"There's at home mommy's getting some rest. I'll take you home."
"Ck, you masa' went straight to the apartment. Not staying at home?" Ardhi said as he looked at Lean
Lean smiled as she nodded "Yes, we're making a splash tonight, Dad."
Ardhi looked at Ray "You also bang. These few days in the apartment continue. Go home today."
Ray just smiled and gave a small nod while Lean and Marvin looked at Ray.
Ardhi feels something is hidden by Ray. But Ardhi was silent. Shut up while investigating what happened. Ardhi smiled
"Come, we have to go now." Ardhi
***
Zalynda pressed down on the number row of Ray's apartment keys to open the door. Just as the door was closed a message from Ray came in
"Za, sorry. I didn't go home tonight to the apartment. You're all right? Have you arrived?"
Zalynda bit her lips while looking at the two packs of fried rice she had bought. Zalynda breathed
"Yes, it's okay. I was just at the apartment." Reply Zalynda
The girl immediately put her fried rice on the table and went to clean up.
After cleaning up, Zalynda turned on the television while eating her fried rice.
After eating, Zalynda immediately cleaned his cutlery. Another pack of fried rice Zalynda keeps in the refrigerator and plans to heat it up tomorrow.
Zalynda looked around Ray's apartment. The atmosphere felt lonely and cold. Zalynda sat back on the couch watching television
Zalynda is busy changing television channels. There were no interesting television shows in Zalynda's eyes. When he was still in the boarding house, he always quickly fell asleep because he was so tired.
But tonight it seems his eyes do not want to compromise even though his body feels tired
"Why.why the hell am I." Zalynda muttered to himself
The girl turned off the television. After making sure everything was safe, Zalynda went to her room. Passing through Ray's room, the door opened a little
Zalynda was about to close the door to Ray's room, but Zalynda saw Ray's cocoa shirt lying on the bed. Zalynda came in and picked up Ray's cocoa shirt
"Is this dirty? I should wash it?" Zalynda kissed Ray's cocoa shirt. There was only the smell of the young man's body. Zalynda continues to kiss Ray's shirt as she steps out of Ray's room
Instead of taking her to the washing machine, Zalynda brought Ray's cocoa shirt into her room. Coko Ray's shirt as a pillow. Fragrance Ray smelled
Zalynda stroking Ray's cocoa shirt. It feels so comfortable. Before long his eyes began to tighten, Zalynda began to fall asleep
