Virally

67. That day is getting closer

I'm sure our meeting wasn't a coincidence, though,

there is a purpose and purpose

are we destined to be together

or have another meaning

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I'm still here, in the living room trying to inhale the soothing scent left behind. Bian had left almost an hour ago but I was still reluctant to get off the couch.

The body feels weak, either because you are tired all day following an online cooking course or a whisper that shakes my heart.

"My engagement date is set."

Why did he whisper that phrase when I was in his arms? My hand felt my chest, There was pain left behind.

He was the future fiancee of a girl who was waiting for him at this moment. I am his girlfriend whom he loves.

"Why is Tasya so insistent on having to choose Bian as husband? She has everything of course many are lining up to be her husband."

I wanted to ask but was held back by Bian's unprepared condition with a series of questions.

Three more months of Bian's engagement, almost one more month of Miepa's remaining time and not how long Natasha will enter the old pregnancy. He should rest not be too burdened with work.

Plans to sell food in packaging, Looking for a new shop, Adding men's clothing products, Pursuing photos and videos for social media purposes.

All gathered together into one, asking to be prioritized. I pinched my forehead and closed my eyes but a moment later I stopped the activity, I remembered the nosy Bian when I did that.

"Aaarrghh, the head feels like it's going to break."

I need a refresher as soon as I get the car keys after previously changing clothes. Just a hoodie, jeans and a black mask I took from the closet.

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My car drove towards the coffee shop 'Black and White'. A favorite place for me and Adicolor. I love the concoction of a barista there. Since my relationship with Adi ran aground, this Coffe shop is one of the places I never visit again.

Once there turned out my favorite barista was no longer working.I also rushed out of the coffee shop to the cafe next to Black and white. From what I hear the cafe and coffee shop is still one ownership.

The taste of enjoying a cup of coffee from a favorite barista turns into food when the barista does not work there anymore. A feeling reminds me of the chicken bang Ipul noodles. Will if he doesn't work anymore in Miepa, our customers will leave.

I ordered ferttucini carbonara, matcha tea, mineral water and red velvet. No matter the food fit. I just wanted to calm myself down with food. Habits that have not been done since I implemented a healthy lifestyle.

My hand grabbed the tablet, I need this device to record how many plans ahead. How many plans must be rearranged. Setya like a ghost, move without being seen.

I'm just a small opponent for him, of course his prestige is too high to serve me directly. On the other hand, my whereabouts still threatened the plans he had put together. He won't shut up, neither will I.

"Not home yet, honey?"

My attention was distracted from the tablet screen, Bian pulled the chair beside me while smilingly showing off his dimples.

"Sister Bian, are you following me?"

"Yes, I was in front of your house. I don't know why I didn't want to go home and see your car leave the house,"

"Why don't you go in the house, honey?"

"Don't you get kicked out of here, you told me to go home." I grimaced with embarrassment because I just realized what I was doing.

I looked at Bian, tracing every inch of his face. Staring into her eyes, She's another girl's potential fiancee, They're probably getting married after getting engaged. My heart whispered slowly.

"Or are you going to kick me out of here too?"

"No, this cafe isn't mine, there's no right for me to kick you out."

"Thank God, is it calm?" Bian stroked my hair but then he pulled his hand back it seemed like he was aware of our existence in a public place.

"Little bit, I'm working out how many plans" I finally chose to talk about something else. I smile and am always excited when it comes to my efforts.

"What plans, I like to see you smile." This time I acted more calmly against Bian.

"Sister Bian I want in the future Miepa opened many outlets in other cities. How many of my customers took their brothers from out of town and said that it felt different to their city. Can you not?"

"You can start from here. Opened a branch somewhere else but I know you must have your own way."

Today I chose to spend time being more lenient towards Bian. He has limited choices in his life whereas I have the freedom to decide what I want.

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Busy weeks, we've moved the Miepa branch to the shophouse that was once offered to Kira. A man named Cleo contacted Kira and informed her that the delinquent tenant could not pay their due line.

My homemade chicken noodles turned out to be in demand, I added some variants of noodles that we made ourselves as a result of my private course with several chefs.

From Cleo also I got an offer to open a branch in the city of T and A which is four and five hours from our city.

Frozen food is still stable not rising or falling still earning as expected.

Bian helps take photos of all products for promo purposes. Good product photos increase product value in online sales.

I do promos on social media to expand my marketing reach.

Only sales at boutiques declined, for a while Natasha and I delayed opening menswear products. Moreover, Natasha and Gege's birthday prediction is two weeks away.

My hand reached for the calendar counting the days left for Natasha at the boutique because soon I took over until Natasha finished giving birth.

My index finger counted every number on the calendar until then I remembered something. Three more weeks of Bian's engagement.

I took a deep breath of awakening after a long time of holding my breath. Natasha looked at me in wonder.

"Two or at most three months after giving birth I try to start at the boutique again. You don't have to be bumbling about counting the dates,"

"It's not about that, I said yes Nat. I have something to do."

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"There's Bian? I asked Rian who was looking at me in wonder in front of the photo studio.

"What wind brought you here? Tumbens. Bian's in the back, "I don't heed Rian's question. My feet stepped towards the back looking for Bian's whereabouts.

She was sitting in front of the laptop when she saw me looking a look of surprise on her face. I approached Bian.

"It's a shame there's three weeks left,"

"I know," Bian's voice sounded hoarse. He stood up from the chair and pulled my hand to sit on the sofa not far from where he was working.

"Darling, do you have a way to avoid it?"

Bian stared with a pushy look. At that moment I knew the answer. My tears flowed for the first time I cried over this relationship.

Bian wiped away my tears as Kahlil Gibran's broken wings re-emerged in my heart.

"Flowout.. I'm sorry,"

"It's not entirely your fault, dear, why would Tasya still want the engagement to continue? he knows about our relationship,"

"How many years ago on a cruise ship I prevented Tasya from committing suicide due to frustration over a breakup. She's a stubborn spoiled girl who thinks things can go her way but she leaves him. Tasya is not strong to feel worthless."

"Does this sound cliche?"

I doubt a little what Bian said. Which man refuses with a girl as beautiful and as rich as Tasya. If I was left behind Adicolor could be understood because I was not as beautiful and as rich as Tasya

"When you stop being stubborn. Lately I've started to feel like you're thinking too much instead of using your heart, honey."

"Yes, I'm sorry, Brother Bian. How many weeks I've been thinking about expanding my business. Many families depend on my efforts, Who is the man who left a Tasya?"

"The man who left Tasya, a famous actor and the son of a wealthy businessman. Tasya doesn't accept she's frustrated I happen to help her. That's when he thought of me as his protector and savior. He depends on me"

"Does Tasya still want to accept you even if he is rejected? Even when you know you have your own choices, baby,"

"Tasya doesn't care because he's obsessed with having what he wants. Tasya knew I'd be easier on her than her old boyfriend,"

I remembered the comment 'Thank you, Bi for tonight' on Bian's social media with a photo on the cruise. Turns out that's what happened.

"Are you able to stay here dear without returning to Jakarta?" I know this sounds selfish.

"These numbers are a proposal and an engagement," Bian's voice grew hoarse.

"I know you can't possibly embarrass your family huh, Bian."

My eyes were pushy, My mouth was heavy asking how I was in Bian and Tasya's relationship.

"The actual numbers I have a plan but don't know if it will work,"

"What dear?"

"Would you come with me to Jakarta to meet Tasya. He's the key to everything if he breaks this relationship then it'll all be over."

My eyes were round hearing Bian's plan why not just call. It's safer because which woman would have another woman destroy her relationship even though she knows she actually plays a role in it.

"Why not call or do it before?"

"I'm too focused on resisting the matchmaking process, not on the root of why this matchmaking happens. Orchids but we still have time until the wedding arrives. It's just an engagement."

I swallowed the saliva, This time whether I will play the antagonist in the love life of another woman.

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