WHEN I FELL IN LOVE

Chapter 39

The joining of Lela in the business that Jayadi and I were in, of course brought a breath of fresh air to myself. Yes, in addition to Lela having bright ideas, this moment can also be considered as a second chance in my efforts to have it. Have it? Yeah, we use that word now. Because when I got out of the company, and found out that Lela was with the person who loved her in the office, it made me feel like my distance and hers were so far away. Therefore, having it is the best way for me not to feel such emptiness anymore.

To fulfill my desire. Of course I also have to have a consistent income, in order to keep up with Lela who earns consistently. What did my neighbor, Ibu Astuti, who served as the Command of the Elite Forces of the Hordes of Mothers Who Like to Gossip In Pak Rojali's Warung? Huh! I'll end up gossiping if he finds out, non-income men like me are after high-income women in his office, like Lela. Therefore, to smooth the plan, early in the morning I was ready to pick up Jayadi.

This morning we will visit the Cake Sources store. Because according to the information that was told by Lela last night, that Mr. Selamet has excess butter stock in his warehouse and wants to be sold to anyone at the price of capital. Of course Jayadi and I are very interested in buying it, and our hope, Mr. Selamet will provide relief, by providing payment credit for two months

After picking up Jayadi, I drove my bike straight to the Source Cake shop. I'm sure that Jayadi and I can conduct business transactions with Mr. Selamet according to our plans. Then after arriving, in a pretty good mood, I walked with Jayadi into the Cake Source Shop. Until the moment before Jayadi and I entered the store, I felt that I was in the right place and wanted to do business transactions with the right people. Until finally when I was in the store, I was surprised by Erwin's presence there. It's very interesting, as well as awkward for me. Because the last time I met him, we almost got hit.

I glanced at Jayadi, I wonder how he reacted when he saw Erwin. But, I saw him walking leisurely, like there was nothing in front of him. At first glance, I see him as a real man, who is subtle, educated, and not vindictive. It continued until we stood in front of the storefront Source Kue—Erwin store was one day with us, about three meters away from me. The aura of tension is precisely caught from the face of Mr. Selamet.

“Wah, it looks like your business is a success. Just yesterday you came for shopping, today you are back again,” said Mr. Selamet opened the conversation. “What do you need, Ben?”

“I heard info from Lela. Said Mr Selamet would sell excess stock butter at capital price?”

Mr. Selamet who looked more comfortable; listened to me calmly, looked at me attentively, and then said, “Yes, I do have an excess of butter stock and want to sell it at a capital price. Coincidentally the money I want to use to buy wheat. Because, lately the wheat demand is much more than butter.”

“Wah ... what a coincidence. We are interested in buying it, Sir?”

“But if you can. Can't sir? If we pay twice, in two months?” said Jayadi.

Then the events after that sound quite annoying. After Jayadi expressed our wish, I heard Erwin chuckle a little, a little humbling. Something made Jayadi look straight at him, with an angry face. Obviously, that offended him. Let alone Jayadi, I also felt a little humbled by Erwin's laughter.

“Of course you can pay twice. Coincidentally Lela will also join in your business,” said Mr. Selamet, and I feel that Mr. Selamet is defending me and Jayadi. Then when I looked at Erwin's face, he looked very uncomfortable (just spit it out if you're fed up!). And to be honest, I had to gather all my self-control to hide my joy.

Mr. Selamet's remarks had made Erwin quite agitated. I think he put all that into his heart. He started grabbing his briefcase which was on top of the storefront, walked out of the store without a word, then swung his fist towards the outside wall of the store. Something that made Mr. Selamet's eyes glare at him, with lips that seemed to tremble. Angrier.

“Damn the kid!” mister Selamet exclaimed, and I'm sure Erwin heard the remark, but he didn't turn around inside the shop. “In the meantime, Erwin it will be in trouble,”

The last words that Selamet said sounded very interesting to me. “I mean Mr Selamet, what?” i asked.

“Later, you will hear for yourself. I'm sure Lela will tell you both.”

Something that made me curious.