Virally

101. That ripple

...The ripples are back...

...from the ever-present calm...

...but isn't that life?...

...There is nothing eternal in it...

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The morning greet again gives an opportunity for all earth fillers, whether continuing to roll under the mattress or fighting the cold to bathe.

This morning it rained heavily. The wind shook the trees on the sidewalk in front of the house. Papa was gone after breakfast.

"Maybe in sunny office area, Usually the rain is uneven, Come on Dewo!" papa's reason when the mother asked to postpone the first departure.

"Dewo's school flooded like, pa,"

"Your high school location, Dewo. Don't give much reason," said papa with my youngest brother who looked troubled.

"So you know the husband if you know, Later to come home from work turn in the wind, We are the one who is scraped! You can feel it too, Nggrek. If you get married, Kenzo asks for scrapes," said Mama while wiping the leaves of the plant.

"Mama.." I'm a manyun, Mana may be typical Kenzo kink. It could be stress he saw his skin stained. Even Ken's skin is smoother than mine.

The rain started to subside as I headed for the boutique. Today I had to fulfill an appointment with Natasha to take care of our pending project.

"Nggrek, my friend recommends fashion designer named Meidina, commonly called Mei. Educational background is also fashion design, He has experienced working freelance in several places," said Natasha with a passionate tone.

"So we hire on a freelance basis too? what's his job desk?"

"Yup on a freelance basis only, So cooperation for each product. We first see the market response if it is good then it can be considered for part time,"

"Oh, Okay. Her name is Meidina, Call Mei Yes!"

"Yup right, the task is to analyze the market about fashion trends that are in demand and needed by consumers, to make clothing designs that will be produced in accordance with the results of research and analysis, and to, and also designing clothes that can be trending,"

"Lha continues to say I have to go to Jakarta to meet Miss Tari, Why not Mei?"

"Ih you are very excited anyway, Miss Tari wants to meet the owner of the boutique directly. Not her employees, Mei's job is to design and analyze. So this Friday you can go?" ask Nat.

"I'm working on it, Natasha,"

"Norch!"

"Yes... I can, I'll set the schedule. You called Tari's mom,"

"Already, Nggrek so later you stay to communicate about the price, type and how much he gave to us. It should be by phone but for long-term cooperation. Ms. Tari asked to meet first," explained Natasha.

"Good, Nat. Friday I went to Jakarta,"

My thoughts drifted to Dion, Can he take me to meet Arga Danurmaya. Idol from the time of ABG, my mobile phone wallpaper often photos of Arga.

For years I used to like to confess Arga as a lover, I was determined to force Dion for this.

"Anggrek, I also made an appointment with the designer who designed my clothes yesterday" Natasha told me about Arga.

"Yes, Natasha... Ready-to-do!"

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Today I intend to surprise Kenzo, usually he who is always present to my place. I called him last time, Ken was on Sky Roof top.

Without telling Ken I was coming I intended to visit him. All informing departure to Jakarta.

I bought a shirt for Kenzo, at least I have to make up for what happened at the grand opening. I don't know what really upset Ken. Moreover, he and Bian blame me. I don't know what my fault is with them.

My foot just stepped onto the rooftop floor when the netra saw Nindi and Kenzo. Although Ken turned his back, I've memorized his appearance from behind. Nindi saw my arrival, It looks like she accidentally stuck her hand out at Ken.

"Hi" I said to them.

"Honey," Ken looked at me in surprise, he pulled the chair next to him. I'm sitting on the side, Ken.

"I'm bothering you guys, huh?" my insinuation to Nindi. He was brave to challenge with a sharp look.

"No, I'm glad you came," Ken gently stroked my hair.

"You've been in a relationship for a long time, Ken?" ketus Nindi, I see there's a 'Cahya' in him.

"Yes, I'm sorry Nindi. Right now I don't need the offer you've made yet" Ken thrust a brochure towards Nindi.

"Ken, you should know I'm now sorry at the last decision. Now that I'm sure, you're my choice!" nindi.

He's trying to grab Kenzo's hand. Next to Ken's hand on the table. Down, he grabbed my hand and grabbed it.

"What do you mean, Ken? what offer," my fierce.

"Nindi, I told you. Orchids are my lover, you've refused and there's no chance for that anymore" Ken said sounding lazy and tired.

"Already Nindi, Stop. I said stop!! Orchid us inside," Kenzo pulled me. Nindi's eyes were round as if she was about to pounce on me.

We're already in the back room of the Sky rooftop. The remaining space is 2x1 meters with synthetic grass and one lesehan wooden chair, round table and palm plants.

Looks like this room is special to Kenzo, it feels cool but hidden by the wall next to it.

"Who is he, Ken?" gently I asked.

"Ninth,"

"Yes I know already knew him at launching yourtea? what's your relationship, Ken?"

"Before you, I've approached Nindi. He works as an apartment marketing manager 'Diamond Hill'. At first I was interested in buying one unit, my friend gave me Nindi's number,"

"And you're interested in Nindi?" guess me, Ken turned his head towards me.

"You jealous?"

"Eh..," my lips felt crazily. Am I jealous of Kenzo?

"That's how I feel about Bian. It's not fun, now you can't feel it!"

I swallowed the salivary, the second time Kenzo returned my treatment. Unknowingly, he took into account what I was doing.

"You don't have to worry. Nindi is just an old story, Nindi refused and accepted my friend, When they broke up. Nindi tried to get close to me again. Under the pretext of offering me an apartment unit, he met me but every time he came, it wasn't an offer to talk about but a relationship. I'm not interested anymore,"

"Gatel really," my murmur, it feels quite surprising to women like Nindi and Cahya. They know absolutely nothing of shame.

"Tumben you're coming,"

"Yes, I'm sorry about what happened at the grand opening yesterday. What's up, Ken? oh yes, this is what I bought for you," I thrust the paper bag in the hand that Ken received with a smile

"Good baby, it's okay!" ken said, It seems he is still reluctant to discuss it.

"Alright, Ken. It doesn't have to be discussed. Ken, the day after tomorrow I will go to Jakarta to meet our fabric supplier. The plan is me and Natasha will bring out clothes with our own boutique design, For now we have hired designer fashion...."

"Fruit! you promised!"

"Promise what, Ken?"

"You promised you'd cut down on your work but now you're adding it, Cancel Nggrek!"

"Ken, I'm sorry this is an old project between me and Natasha. It's impossible to cancel, even longer than Miepa's restaurant,"

"Gggrek, you still can't divide the time,"

"Ken, This is not like the opening of Miepa and the change to PT. Just meet the fabric supplier, do the cooperation, then go home. Next is our fashion designer's assignment,"

"And after the finished product, you will be busy marketing and doing promos. Your shop still doesn't have a name, surely your target and Natasha are looking for a 'name' and raising it,"

"Ken, I'm working with Natasha. It won't take as much time as a Miepa restaurant. Both of our duties,"

"No, you have to cancel because you promised?"

"No way, please understand Ken, I....!"

"No Orchids! you're my future wife. After this you must be busy taking care of this project with Natasha, "

Ken sighed in annoyance, "My childhood was spent watching my parents busy at work. Throughout that 'bred' by grandparents, grandmothers and caregivers. I don't want that to happen in my household,"

My household? why is my home not our home?

"It wasn't until after your mom finished her education and opened a clinic. Is he close to you?"

I'm reminded of the story of early childhood aunt Ken, Aunt Melinda and papa Ken just starting their careers. When they were too focused, Aunt Melinda admitted to mistakes early in Ken's childhood. By his teens and papa Ken fixed it.

"but my childhood can't come back, Nggrek. My mother was often angry and demanded many things. The burden of work and education made her do that, I didn't blame my parents and made peace with everything. Just this is learning to find a wife" explained Ken with straight eyes looking up at the sky.

On the other hand involuntarily punishment when Ken doesn't succeed as he wishes, creates Ken's fear in him.

I realized the story of Aunt Melinda. Yes, this is what Ken is based on. She didn't want her son to feel what he was feeling, My hand was stroking Ken's arm, trying to calm him down. He looked and pulled me in his arms.

"So you understand, Nggrek. Cancel your dear project or you just retreat from the boutique, I can replace the costs that have been incurred,"

I broke away from Ken, "Kenzo, I'm not aunty Melinda. I'm myself, what your mama did will be a lesson for us but trust me. When we got married and after identifying the rhythm, we could've arranged it, but I'm sorry I made a long promise to Natasha about our project, I can't undo it,"

"You're stubborn, Nggrek!" Kenzo suddenly stood up and left me.

I did the same, Are we two stubborn people?

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Saturday morning..

happy work for those who today entered work and happy holidays for those who are off 🤗😘