The Wife of the King's Pay
Chapter 36 The Auction Invitation (Part 2)
Alvian was having lunch alone in his room. He refused to go out to eat. Today the King is not in the office because he is conducting a business meeting in Bogor. His mood is bad too.
Last night his mother again forced him to want to meet a girl named Ayesha, the daughter of businessman Pramudya Hendrawan.
Her mother's ambition to have a super rich daughter-in-law never died out. Although he has now become a director, for his mother it is not enough. Alvian knew that her mother wanted her to be the CEO, the top leader of the Adhiyaksa company.
Though the dream is impossible because of the existence of the King as the main heir of his father. He never wanted a position as CEO.
But the ambition is too excessive, causing his mother to look for another way. That is to match him with the only daughter of a well-known company owner.
Marriage is what Alvian hates most. At this age, he has not thought of marrying a girl he does not love. He still wants to enjoy his free days as a single man.
Alvian's wandering mind was distracted by the ringing sound of his cell phone.
"Al, it's Zevira. Am I bothering you?" ask Zevira from across the phone.
"Absolutely not, Sister Vira. I was having lunch. What's up, brother?"
"I want to ask for your help. You're willing to help your sister-in-law, aren't you?"
"of course. What help does Vira need?"
"Please accompany Cleantha to an invitation from the Good Foundation. The show's tomorrow night. And then after the office please take her to the Princell boutique to pick out dresses and shoes. I'll share the location of the boot with you."
Alvian scrunched his forehead.
"Sister, why should I accompany Cleantha? He should have come to the show with Raja Brother. She can also choose her own dress."
"Al, you know what the King is. He did not want to attend a pleasantry event that was just a waste of his time. I have asked the King for permission so that you accompany Cleantha. Cleantha agreed to it too."
"On the dress, I really asked for your help. Cleantha had very bad clothes. If you don't accompany her, I'm afraid she'll pick the wrong dress. The king was very busy, he could not drive Cleantha" Zevira said.
Before giving an answer, Alvian remembered the appointment his mother had planned with Mr. Pramudya. Perhaps he could use the auction event as an excuse to avoid that matchmaking.
Moreover, Alvian recalled the King's message of always keeping an eye on Cleantha. He had to make sure the girl did not choose a fun dress that would humiliate the King in public.
"Good, Brother. I'll escort and accompany Cleantha."
"Thank you, Al. What time are you going to the store?"
"Maybe it's about six in the afternoon, brother."
"All right, I'll see you tomorrow night."
At home, Zevira looks very happy.
"I didn't think everything was going this easy."
"Did Mr Alvian agree to accompany the village girl, Madam?" tanya Bi Dewi was curious.
"Of course he agreed. I lied to him by saying that I had asked the King for permission. Now just do the second plan."
Zevira called the Princell boutique to contact one of the trustees there.
"Lisa, my sister and her boyfriend will come to the boutique at about six in the afternoon. Don't forget to take some photos of the two of them secretly, then send them to me. I want to see what clothes and shoes my sister chooses."
"Okay, Mrs Zevira. I'll send you the pictures later" replied the woman named Lisa.
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Cleantha locked the safe room and went back to her desk. He was still fretting over Zevira's request. If he had to go to a boutique with Alvian, I don't know what he'd do.
Fortunately, until five in the afternoon, his boss had not contacted him. Most likely Alvian had rejected the wishes of his sister-in-law. Sure enough, a classy man like Alvian was reluctant to travel with a lowly staff like himself.
"Clea, there's a call from Mr. Alvian. Quickly accepted," said Nurma to Cleantha's surprise.
"I.yeah, Ma'am."
Cleantha received the call with uneasiness.
"Good afternoon, sir," said Cleantha.
"Sore, is your job done?" ask Alvian flat.
"Nearly done, sir."
"Then finish it immediately then go down to the car park. I'll wait for you there."
"Sorry, sir, are we going to the boutique?" ask Cleantha to make sure.
"of course. Where else would we go if not to the store. Didn't Brother Vira tell you?"
"Yes, sir."
"Don't forget my red car" said Alvian, closing the phone suddenly, causing an uncomfortable sound in Cleantha's ear.
"Sir Alvian is the same as Lord King. They're both haughty brothers,"
muttered Cleantha annoyed.
Cleantha tidied the table, then said goodbye to Mr. Setyo and his co-workers.
Before leaving the room, he is intercepted by Keyla.
"Clea, we don't eat together like yesterday?"
"Today and tomorrow I can't, Brother."
"Is it because of the auction invitation?"
"Yes, Brother. I go first" said Cleantha hurriedly to the elevator.
"If you get jewelry, don't forget to share it with me" Keyla exclaimed.
Cleantha had to wait to be able to get into the elevator, because many employees were about to go home at that hour.
Upon arriving at the basement, Cleantha looked in all directions to search for Alvian's car.
"When looking for my car?" alvian asked from behind Cleantha's back.
Cleantha turned her head and saw her sister-in-law standing behind her.
"I just got off the ninth floor. Come to my car" said Alvian, walking ahead of Cleantha.
Cleantha chose to sit in the middle seat so as not to be adjacent to Alvian.
"Sit in front. If you're behind, people will think I'm your driver" Alvian said.
Despite feeling uneasy, Cleantha complied.
Alvian drove his car out of the parking lot.
The security who saw Alvian's car immediately lowered his head to salute.
The security stared at Cleantha while hearing at a grin. It seems that he thought Cleantha had a special relationship with the second son of the Adhiyaksa family.
"I'm confused what to call you? You are my brother-in-law and my subordinate. I've read your CV, you're younger than me. Should I call you Clea or Sister-in-law?" alvian asked while staring at the highway.
"No, Sir. Just call my name, Clea," Cleantha replied awkwardly.
"Yes, sir."
"How's your job today? Are you having trouble?"
"Eh, no, sir."
"Learn hard, Clea. As a finance staff you are required to always think quickly, precisely, thoroughly, and considerate."
"He still had time to lecture me in the car,"
muttered Cleantha astonished.
That awkward atmosphere ended when they reached the boutique.
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"Welcome. Are you Cleantha, Vira's sister?" greet a thirty year old woman.
"Yes, Mom."
"Don't call me Mom. Just call me my name, Gina. I'm the owner of this boutique and Vira is a loyal customer and my friend. What kind of party dress do you want?"
"Ehmmm, I'm looking for a simple one."
"I'll show you some of the latest collection evening dresses. Come with me."
Cleantha followed the woman named Gina to a row of party clothes. Behind them were two employees following them.
"Just choose. Some are black, red, brown, navy blue, and white."
Cleantha was aghast at the fantastic price of the dresses. Not even a month's salary is enough to pay for one of them.
"Vira says you're free to buy any one, he'll pay for it."
Gina's statement made it even harder for Cleantha to make a choice. He did not want to waste Zevira's money just to buy party clothes.
Meanwhile, Alvian entered the boutique after parking his car.
"Where was the new woman?"
"Oh, it's there, sir, with Bu Gina. Let me deliver."
From a distance, Alvian saw Cleantha flipping back a lot of clothes. Her face looked confused, as if she did not know which dress to choose.
"True what King and Vira's sister said, this girl is indeed very naive,"
muttered Alvian impatiently.
He went ahead and took over the situation.
"Let me choose for you" said Alvian standing beside Cleantha.
Alvian pulled out several dresses at once. After seeing all the dresses on display, Alvian dropped her choice on a silvery-white dress.
"Try this one. The color matches your skin, the model is also graceful."
"True, your boyfriend's choice was great" Gina told Alvian.
"Lisa, escort Cleantha to the fitting room," Gina orders her men.
"Good, Mom."
Inevitably, Cleantha according. She put on the dress and looked at herself in front of the mirror.
The dress that Alvian chose was very fitting for her.
"Miss, how?" ask Lisa from the outside.
"Good, Ma'am."
"Does Miss want to show her boyfriend first?"
Cleantha exits the room fittings to straighten out any misunderstandings.
"The man wasn't my girlfriend, Ma'am. He's my boss in the office."
"Atasan at once a girlfriend. Well, Miss looks so pretty. Your boyfriend would agree if Miss bought this dress," Lisa said praising Cleantha.
"No, Ma'am. He's not my girlfriend" Cleantha argued.
But the boutique clerk did not heed Cleantha's explanation. He even forced Cleantha forward to meet Alvian.
As Cleantha headed forward, Gina immediately greeted him.
"Beautiful. What do you think, Mr Alvian?"
Alvian, who was busy with her phone, looked up.
He was amazed to see Cleantha's beautiful appearance with her choice of party dress.
Instead Cleantha looked down embarrassed because she felt cared for by her superior.
"Mr Alvian? How good, right?" repeated Gina who saw Alvian glued in place.
"I.iya," replied Alvian stammered.
A moment later, he tried to ignore his admiration for Cleantha's beauty.
"All you have to choose shoes that match that dress, Miss Gina."
"It just so happens that we have silvery shoes. Yuni, please bring it and bring it here," Gina ordered to her other employees.
Not long after, the employee came with a pair of high heels. He handed the party shoes to Cleantha.
"I don't usually wear high heels" Cleantha refused.
"Try it, Cleantha. There is no way you can attend a party without high heels" Gina assured Cleantha.
Because of Gina's insistence, Cleantha ventured into wearing the shoes.
It was incredible. Her legs looked beautiful, even she felt like a cinderella.
Unfortunately when he tried to step foot, his body staggered. At some point, he stumbled and almost collapsed onto the floor.
"Be careful when walking with high heels" said Alvian caught Cleantha's waist.
Their eyes sat against each other for a moment. However Alvian immediately released his embrace, while Cleantha hurriedly stood up.
Unbeknownst to them, someone had taken such a friendly photo.
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