Virally
100. The Grand Opening Miepa
...All times,...
...The tides occur in the sea...
...but the taste of the sea...
...not changed...
...That's the taste I have...
...I'm smart in many ways...
...But stupid on one thing...
...When my love falls on you...
He tore off the greeting cards tucked away in the most beautiful bouquet of orchids among all, Tearing in small shapes. Overtaking in Rika's hands,
"Make sure there's nothing left for this greeting card,"
Rika looked at the admired woman from long ago. He just threw the card but could not bear to throw all the flowers, his eyes were hard to lie, It must not be easy to get through this. Rika is deep in the heart.
He is denying the heart and justifying the mind.
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Grand Opening
At 04:45 pm, I just finished my shower when my phone rang. Kenzo??
Trrrrrtt.. Trrrttt
"Hello,"
"Wake up, honey?"
"Already Ken, even this shower wants to dry hair,"
"Masa?? let me see,"
"Videocall yes, Ken,"
"Why do you need a video call? I've been on your porch, Nggrek,"
My reflexes ran and peeked at the window. Kenzo's been tidy with a dark grey shirt. His face looked fresh and bright. She smiled sweetly on the terrace with a bouquet of roses and a paper bag.
"That's the morning, honey," I said a little surprised because he was tidy at dawn. Before the chickens crowed and Dewo was still outraged.
"Welcome your day, Congratulations. I want to be the first to say," Kenzo approached and landed a kiss on the head, when the door was open.
"Love," I welcome a bouquet of roses and a paper bag from Kenzo, she's so sweet.
"We wear the same clothes, yes, I deliberately bought it for you,"
"Yes, Ken, thank you again,"
I could see the shocked expressions of papa and mama when Kenzo walked into the dining room. It was still early morning for breakfast so they chatted while watching the news.
I approached my mother and asked her to wear gray clothes.
"It's suddenly you, Nggrek. Yesterday was not her dress plan blue," mama grumbled in an annoyed tone.
"Ken just gave me this morning his dress, Let the twins say,"
"You can reject it!" whispered mama while glancing towards Kenzo.
"Good heart, Ma, What better Orchid and Ken aja a gray color,"
"Well, you two, we're still blue. Sweetheart new clothes,"
I left my mom and got ready. Ken bought a dark grey loose midi dress, a little white flower on the bottom and the tip of the arm, He chose the shanghai krah. Still formal but not too rigid.
"Didn't Ken feel awkward buying a woman's dress alone? or did Raisa and Riska buy it?" my mind imagines a man buying women's clothes.
After breakfast, Ken and I went to the restaurant. While Papa, Mama and Dewo who are licensed from school will follow.
At 06:05 I was with Nando checking out the final preparations of the show, We went around making sure everything was in place. Ken returns home to pick up Aunt Melinda and Riska.
At 06:15, I took a note of the greeting from inside the bag. When Rika approached me.
"The Orchids have entered the room?"
"Not yet, what's Rika?"
"Last night, Bian sent a lot of orchid bouquets as a greeting. The worker who tidied up the buffet table, put it in the sister's room," whispered Rika in my ear.
Hearing Rika's words, My feet immediately stepped into the room that I had not locked because there was no goods.
My room was packed with flowers. Natural scented aroma faintly smelled. I took one greeting card.
...Congratulations, Orchid...
...Bians...
Very short but can cause a long effect if Kenzo sees it. I immediately asked Rika to get rid of him.
The next card tucked in the most beautiful flower arrangement, I put it in Rika's grasp. Make sure he throws it away.
"Where's Tarok, flower brother?"
"Superior Rica, In the corner of the room or any other place for decoration. Don't forget to unplug the card, you don't tell the others, yeah,"
"Good, Brother,"
I didn't have time to think about Bian's behavior because at 07:30 wib the show was about to start. Rika and a few clerks moved the orchid bouquet. Rika is quite creative combining into one large bouquet of orchids. Located in a corner not far from the buffet table.
06:45 wib
Papa, Mama and Dewo are coming. Not long after Kenzo came along with aunt Melinda and Rika. For the first time our family met.
I directed them to sit in a place that was specially prepared for them. Mama and aunt Melinda sat nearby and they were already talking. Papa is calling his partner, Dewo is busy with his phone.
My attention was distracted when I heard Kenzo calling someone.
"Mas, can take a picture of us," I turned and saw Bian wearing a black mask, walking about to enter the restaurant. His eyes flashed a cold gaze, I noticed Kenzo's thin smile.
He did it intentionally
Kenzo pulled my waist closer to him. We stood side by side in a tight position, Kenzo's hand still at home at the waist.
Some officers steal glances. I glanced at the family but they were busy with their own activities.
"Honey, focus on the photo" said Ken while tidying up my curly hair. I held my breath, Bian took our photo. I couldn't see Bian's eyes because they were covered in lenses.
"Oh yes, Mas. All of our photos here" Ken walked casually towards the mural that we deliberately made a photo spot. I glanced at Bian who was walking behind me. He stared with a cold look.
"When a guest comes, I want to welcome him" I showed a partner from another city. Mr. Andre appears among them, including Mr. Rudi, Cleo and two partners who are 'employees' of Bian.
I left them both. The show should not be messed up by the two of them.
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Guests began to arrive, including the mayor and his aide. Our family welcomed them including Kenzo, our Mayor knew Kenzo apparently.
Kenzo is the chairman of the restaurant and cafe entrepreneurs association, He is also active in the activities of our city's young entrepreneurs. Moreover, the father of the former deputy mayor, I'm not surprised that Mr. Prambudi, our Mayor knows him.
Nando came up to me, "Sister, let me and the team handle, Brother focus on the guest reception and the series of events. Trust Nando this time, yeah,"
"Good, Brother. Ready it!"
This time I caught Bian shaking hands with the mayor, Interaction looks more familiar not as formal as Kenzo. I did not find any connection with Mr. Prambudi.
"That's weird, even still wearing a mask. He still knows Bian," I murmured.
07:30 wib, Event starts. Natasha and Laura's entourage, Some of our officials, partners and potential partners have attended. Sweaty hands, pounding heart. I pray in my heart, good luck.
The voice of the master of ceremony signifies the beginning of the event. The beginning of the prayer reading, the reception from the mayor and the next is a welcome from me. The heart beats when the guest spotlight is on one point, Yes towards me.
Word by word that I had already memorized came out flowing smoothly. The invitation gave an applause for the welcome I gave.
Next cut the ribbon at the entrance of the restaurant. As the opening symbol.
I stood beside the Mayor, We stood together holding scissors decorated with ribbons and flowers. The camera and lens shot towards us.
I glanced at one person with the camera in his hand, He lowered the smiling mask for a while and then raised the mask back up. Focus on the camera in his hand, Bian.
Ribbon cutting has been done, For the first time the footsteps outside the circle we entered the restaurant.
I directed Mr. Prambudi to a table prepared for a special guest banquet. We sat together including my family who met Mr. Prambudi.
The series of events is over. We are currently enjoying the buffet. I ordered from Kenzo's restaurant, of course, at a reduced price.
If rethought this Miepa restaurant stands with the support of Bian and Kenzo. If I used to be the one who always helped Adiwara. Now my lover is supporting every step of the effort.
"Ah, I forgot to invite both Adiwarna and Cahya" murmured me.
Attention back to the present moment, It was completely unexpected, that would sit side by side with the mayor.
"Thank you for the willingness to attend the opening of our restaurant, sir," I said a sincere sentence to Mr. Prambudi.
"Together Orchids, Do not hesitate I always support every step of business progress that advances our city. Especially for the younger generation like Dik Orchid and Kenzo," I glanced at Kenzo who was sitting with us.
"Yes sir, I feel the support of the government for every effort we run," Kenzo responded to Mr. Prambudi's remarks. Next we engaged in a conversation about things in our city.
13:00
Mr. Prambudi left the show, while I did interviews with some local journalists.
13:30 wib
All the guests have left the show, including my family and Ken. I'm delivering the last guest. Natasha, Gege and Laura, Angel and Inca.
"Well, do you know Laura?" ask Natasha.
"Yes we once collaborated for content," Laura replied while embracing me.
"Laura's a MUA too, Nggrek," I know Natasha's direction. Indirectly she told me I could use Laura's services. The track record of Laura and Angel is indeed unquestionable in our regional scale.
Public figures who come to our area, often use the services of both. I can order them later.
"Yes success, Nggrek," Gege patted me on the shoulder.
"Thank you, Gege. Cool you are now getting the position of assistant manager,"
"Thanks for you resigning, Nggrek. Finally I can get rid of the rival easily," licked Gege, Of course he was just joking. Gege got the position of assistant marketing manager. While I'm an accounting staff, different positions.
"As you, Ge,"
"I say goodbye too, Nadia said hello to you. He's in the hospital with Rian. Tania is still in Bali with Doni as well" Natasha said
"We say yes, Success always" said Angel followed by Inca and Laura.
"Wait for a review on my instagram feed, Nggrek," Inka lifted her thumb.
"Thanks, Inca don't forget to check my messages. Want endorse,"
"Well, if that's me, I'm ready, '" the Inca joked about her white teeth.
"Sister Orchid, Come to the back first yuk," Nando approached and whispered behind.
I waved at them then turned my attention to Nando.
"What's wrong?" ask me
"Your boyfriend and ex are behind you" Nando replied as he quickened his pace.
I followed Nando walking towards the back of the restaurant. Passing the curious gaze of the other employees.
..._____-----_____----____...
We hadn't reached the back of the building when we ran into Bian. He pulled my hand, Heading into the empty room right next to us. Bian understood the ins and outs of this restaurant.
"Nando please hold Ken for a second. Before my patience runs out, I need to talk to Orchid" Bian pointed back.
Nando looked at me waiting for approval. I nodded my head in agreement.
"Figure, you're sacrificing feelings for the sake of family, I almost let you go but when I hear your quarrel. I feel sorry you will be happy with him. Think back Orchid, I'm still here. Waiting for you!"
Without further ado Bian said the sentence smoothly.
"You don't have to wait for me, Bian, it's all over. For me family is everything, I can learn to love, Ken?"
"What do you say, Nggrek? you don't love him? My family has accepted you too"
"It's not like that, it's Bian! Don't bother us, aren't you bored with this relationship. I'm even tired of your attitude,"
"No, I never get tired of waiting for you?"
"Grown up, Bian Prasetya," I pointed towards Bian. He caught my hand.
"You're the one who has to learn adult Orchids, play with Kenzo's feelings. He's just a runaway, you give someone hope of pseudo-love. Don't you feel bad about doing that?"
Bian passed by leaving me stunned. A second later I headed to the back of the building. Kenzo came out with a cloudy face from behind the door with Nando.
"What's up, honey?"
"Your ex is looking for trouble" Ken snorted with a flushed face.
"What's the problem?"
"Nothing!" ken concluded quickly.
"Ken, you said he was looking for trouble. What's problem?" I insist on seeing him not talking.
"The problem is you, Nggrek!"
"What do you mean, Ken?"
"Grand, I need some time to calm down first," Ken passed by leaving me.
Here I stand flabbergasted by Ken's departure. Nando came to me.
"Sister, they were talking very loudly in the back. The kids thought they were going to beat each other up. If it wasn't for each other's positions, they would have been fighting,"
Their positions? yes I understand, There are still journalists here of course for the sake of good name they hold the ego. It doesn't end physically.
"You know what they're talking about,"
"Not too clear, I just heard Ken asked Bian to give up the rest of the partnership I've left them. When the conversation happens,"
I let out a breath. One is good but one is stuck. Oh life, life,
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