WHEN I FELL IN LOVE

Chapter 8

Earlier this morning I heard rumors in the office that there would be a new career who would occupy the position of sales coordinator of my team. I hope that that person is Lela. After all, the only person Erwin interviewed for the position, was Lela. But even like that, I was still curious, who knew that there were other people interviewed for the position besides Lela.

Unfortunately today Erwin did not go to work, because of stomach pain he said. Well, maybe because he mostly eats his favorite pecon claw. So, I can't ask him directly. My secret agent in Jayadi's office also had no idea who would be in the sales coordinator position that would start working early next month. But coincidentally, today is the day of my visit to the Source Cake shop, I will just ask Lela.

Priiiiiitttt !!!  the voice of Priwitan si Abdul, the parking attendant of Sumber Kue store who always appeared with middle hair ala Alam Mbah Dukun welcomed my arrival in front of the Sumber Kue store. When I first met Abdul, I had assumed that Abdul was a car park in the style of cassual. Because his hair is always neat and looks wet. But after I asked him directly, it turns out the secret why his hair always looks wet, not because of the use of hair oil. But because Abdul is a hyperhidrosis sufferer, where he sweat more than humans in general, especially if Abdul is under the hot sun. Excessive sweating is what makes the hair always wet.

"Bang Ben?" he swapped while walking towards me.

"Dul! Buset, just get your handsome," I said.

"Ah, could it be Bang Ben," he replied as he scratched his wet hair. "Tumben pagian Bang?" tanyakanya.

"Yes, I happen to be sick to my supervisor. So we salesmen left the office early in the morning" I replied. Then I looked at the traces of sweat already compartmentalized in the armpits of the red shirt he was wearing. "Dul, did you buy the deodorant I suggested at that time?" my many.

"Udah, but it doesn't have a bang" he replied.

"If so, you'll buy baby powder tomorrow."

"Buset Bang! My body odor is a lot like bangke huh, Bang?" ask her with a plain face.

"It wasn't Dul. Kan, you confided yesterday, she said she wanted to go get a girl," I said. I was a little careful I said those words, because I was afraid Abdul was offended.

"Well, yes, Bang."

"Well, it should smell dong. It's free you've been working a bone slam, have your money. But your body smells bad, doesn't it?"

"Yes, too, Bang. But Bang..." Abdul stopped his words.

"But napa Dul?" ask him, a little curious.

"Well, there's a bang, the girl who wants to be the parking lot guy?" tanyakanya.

"Oh Dul, I'll tell you. There are a lot of high school people out there, but they're unemployed. There is no money for them. You're better, school isn't high, but your income has," I said, trying to cheer him up.

"Ih, Bang Ben can do it," he said, with a cry. "But, women now say they like men like Pinter Bang. Lah, I'm loading it a bit long," he continued.

"Hehehe, yes Bang. Yasudah Bang, later we will connect again yes obrolannya, this is parking again rame," he said. Then rushed him away while blowing a whistle like a football match referee.

I know a lot of people like Abdul. People who feel below average. For me life is about self-consciousness, not self-humiliation. As long as we are aware of who we are, I believe we can still move forward with confidence without any feelings of humiliation. Because in essence, all humans are equally valuable.

"Bento!" call someone from behind me. I turned my body, then I saw Mr. Selamet standing in front of his shop with a big smile showing his teeth towards me. I kissed her, and then I approached. If you see the happy face of Mr. Selamet, it seems true that Lela was accepted as my team's sales coordinator.

"Well, it's not wrong for me to ask you to help Lela" he said.

"Sounds there's good news?" my reply.

"Yes dong. Come on in, let's have a chat inside," he asked.

Then me and Mr. Selamet together walked into the store. Inside the shop I saw Lela standing behind the storefront smiling at me. Oh my God, what kind of happy feeling is this?

"Half an hour ago Lela got a call from your office. He said, later in the beginning of the month, Lela has started working at your company," said Mr. Selamet, excited.

I looked directly at Lela's face, "Are you?" ask her.

"Yes Bang," he replied with a cheerful looking face.

"Thank God that way, I'm happy too" I said.

"Bang Ben, but I'm still confused about the clothes that I have to wear when I get to work" said Lela.

Down, Lela-lela. Why are you confused. Whatever you wear, you'll look decent.

"Ben, you take her, Lela's shopping for clothes tonight. You know, what clothes can be worn in your company," said Mr. Selamet.

Dug ... Dug ... Mr. Selamet's words made my heart beat.

"Can you, Bang? I'll have dinner later" continued Lela.

What the fuck is this, God? Then my adrenaline increased, my heart skipped a beat. I should be able to hold myself back from jumping around in excitement. Then I took my breath out and I let it out slowly. Then I put my left elbow on the window, and I looked at Lela's face. " Well, by chance tonight you have no business. After Maghrib, Lela Abang will pick you up?" my spoken.