When Love Teases

67. Mist Necklace

Ami knocked on her eldest sister's bedroom door. With his left hand held two books on his chest. But when the door opened, his forehead shriveled to see his brother come out dressed neatly.

"Where are you going?" Ami's face turned grim. Though the plan wants to ask for guidance to study because the test schedule tomorrow is mathematics. The subjects that often make him dizzy.

"Seek there's an appointment to see a friend. Ami learned the same Aul Tea first yes!" Seeing Ami who is holding the book with pursed lips, Puput already understand if the sister wants to learn accompanied by him.

"Don't manyun. He was later bought kebab. Wouldn't you?" Puput summarizes Ami's shoulder, seducing while inviting down the stairs.

"You're the size L, the spicy one. Make a dizzy medicine. It's a math lesson."

"Ashiaappi. Yes, I went to Aul's tea room. Or want to study with A Zaky?" Puput pointed at Zaky who was eating while watching television.

"Just like Aul tea. A Zaky mah Emotionnya. Killer's." Ami slid her tongue as her older brother turned his face.

"Mental training, Mi. Later in Junior High there could be a fierce teacher, so you are used to it." said Zaky reasoned. He could not be as patient as his two sisters if the task of guiding the youngest learned.

Puput drove a vario motor towards Karangresik after saying goodbye to Mother who was in the room. Park the motorbike in front of the cafe that looks not too crowded. Maybe it was not the weekend, he thought. This is the first time he visited a cafe located on the border of Ciamis - the lake. Arrive on time at 7pm. In front of the entrance, Puput intended to call his old friend to ask his position.

"Put, sorry I didn't come. Suddenly stomach pain just want to leave."

"Click, don't be angry. Next time we reschedule. Again sorryff yes, Put ✌."

The pupa breathes rough. Intention to contact his friend even found two messages that entered 6 minutes ago. Disappointed, yes. He only replied briefly with the word 'okay'.

"Hey, wait!"

The new puput two steps turned around, not so into the cafe, made astonished by the arrival of a woman who blocked his path.

"You're Princess Kirana, aren't you?!"

Puput took a peek at the face of the woman who asked him. "Yes." he said short. In my heart, I concluded that I did not know at all with beautiful women who looked fashionable like that model.

"Can we talk inside? You may not know me. We will meet while sitting."

The pupils fluttered in the place where he stood. Still thinking of cringing.

"I want to tell you about Rama Adyatama."

The pupil raises both eyebrows. It was quite surprising because the woman dressed in closed but tight clothes claimed to know a lot about Rama. He according. Walk side by side into the cafe. She refused when the woman offered to order food. Choose a glass of hot chocolate to warm up because the cold weather began to ambush.

"Sorry, madam. I can't stay long. There's another need. What do you want to say?!" Puput was covered in curiosity. Can't wait to hear the story of the woman with the curly long hairstyle.

"OKAY. Previously known first. My name is Zara." Stretching out hands with faces turned dim and smiles made bitter.

"Far from Jakarta, intentionally just to meet you. I hope it's not too late." The follow-up sentence accompanied the handshake that was welcomed by Puput. Who tried to be calm, did not show a look of surprise.

Zara's...

One name that reminds Puput on the name of the former who once told Rama briefly without explanation why broke up.

"Before I tell you, I want to make sure first. Are you really Rama's girlfriend?!" Staring at Puput with sad eyes and a grim face.

"Yes." Yeah." Just one word. Puput waiting for the continuation of the story of the woman named Zara.

Zara braided her fingers on the table. "I'm Rama's former fiance." Closing eyes. As if gathering energy and courage to connect the next story.

The puput did not interrupt. Silence with a flat face expression.

"I just want to remind you. Do not be fooled by the physical appearance of Rama. Don't be fooled by her sweet attitude. Don't be fooled by gifts that are always indulgent. All it's just a trick, a land crocodile bait. Which woman won't melt with it all. I've been the victim. Sweet as it was thrown away."

Lips pursing lips. His gaze could not be separated from looking at the face of the woman in front of him who was wiping the corner of the watery eyes.

"I broke this heart and body because love died with him. Ah you may also know, dating to do ML is common nowadays. I'm not afraid, because we're one step away from getting married."

The pupil spontaneously shook his head.

"If you don't believe. I have proof." Zara took her phone from the bag. Swipe it to the front of the Escape with a screen that displays a photo gallery.

His stomach swallowed the saliva as his throat suddenly felt dry. It was undeniable that his hands trembled slightly as Zara told him to shift to look at all the 5 photos.

"I was simply decided after he got bored with my body. And after I looked for info, it turned out that he found a new prey here. That's you."

"Hopefully you haven't been adopted by that playboy. Wanna wonder but this is the age now. Handsome guys with young executive status, they used to make women as toys. Tired of finding new ones."

"The family treated me well. He's being polite." His ears and heart were too hot to hear Zara's story. But his lips spontaneously defended his lover.

Zara laughed heartily. "But usually he will invite fiance first, then later seduce ask for 'jatah'." Zara gave a quotation mark with her finger. "The old servant is the same. Disconnect after the fiancee. I was telling you. Want to continue the relationship or not, up to you. I've been kind to come all the way here, so you don't end up being trash like me. Regret always comes at the end, doesn't it?"

Puput did not forget his promise to Ami. Buy a kebab after the cafe. In the end, buy it for everyone at home. Waiting for his order to be done, he tried to clear his heart and mind. Trying to calm down even though this is very difficult to deny and deny all the accusations of Zara that vilify Rama. Moreover, the fact that the photos of the bed managed to make his body stiffen. Hot and messing with the mind.

Calm down, Put. Calm down.....

Take a deep breath, exhale slowly. Repeatedly, more than three times. It is accompanied by the word istighfar. Don't come home with a fucked up face.

"Mango Tea.. kebabnya." The voice of the seller disperse the efforts of Puput who is self-suggestion.

Morning's approaching. Rama is ready to go to the office. Only two more days he was in Ciamis. Want to make the most of the quality time with the lover, before returning to Jakarta.

Cia approached the older brother who was wearing shoes. "Sister, I'm going to the mall today. But don't wait until you get home from work. Conchlore. Permitin Luput work half a day yes, please. I want to be gone by 2...."

Rama looked at Cia's excited face. "OKAY. The clock will be re-wired for sure. Today there's an important meeting first."

His car stopped right in front of the gate that was already wide open. But the main door was tightly closed. Tumben, usually Puput already on the terrace and welcome his arrival with a sweet smile.

"Lho, Puput already left earlier. He said intentionally early to prepare materials for the meeting. Kirain wants Rama to know." It's not just Mom who's surprised when she opens the door. Rama obviously frowned because the Puput did not confirm. Last night there was no communication because he was busy discussing work through a video call with Damar until late at night.

A sense of wonder changed the question mark when he arrived at his office room. Opening the door with a prepared mode in his brain to punish the Escape who was leaving was not with him. In fact, Puput's desk is empty uninhabited.

"Lake in!" rama when the door of his room was knocked. He called Novia his best friend Puput. After 10 o'clock, the lover did not come. It began to look anxious adorning his face.

"Sit, Via!" Rama could not hide his restless look in front of Novia who was apparently sitting in front of him.

"Where do you know Puput? I have been called dozens of times without being picked up. Ibu Sekar said Puput had left in the morning. So worry about nothing happening on the street." Rama unceasingly issued his grief to his best friend The puput.

Since arriving at the office, Via plans to talk with Puput discussing the preparation of his wedding which is less than a month away. Will ask opinion colors and dress models for bridesmaids whose reference is already on mobile. But apparently, he only saw the boss walking alone without Puput.

Via was surprised to hear the chronological story of Puput. Clench both eyebrows. Feeling something is wrong.

"Switch didn't say anything to me, sir. I chatted with him, why not go to the office. I haven't checked again whether it's been answered or not, sir."

Via according to when Rama asked him to bring a cell phone. And he saw tick two unread. View the last online status at 05:00. In front of Rama also he tried to contact Puput until repeatedly. All the same, connected but not answered.

"Sir Rama is calm. I'm sure Puput is fine. He's good at taking care of himself." Via tried to comfort Rama who repeatedly rubbed a rough face. "Remember sir, when Puput came late. It turns out that nolongin was Mr. Rama's brother. It could be that this is also Puput abis nolongin people continue to nganterin first the person went home. The bag is usually stored in the motorcycle seat.so it is not lifted." He tried to pull a red thread of the habits of the Puput he knew.

Rama. Then mangosteen. The words made sense. A little bit makes it calmer. He also invited Via out to continue his work duties.

Meeting with the high ranks were canceled due to the absence of Puput, the person he would introduce as the supreme leader of the Ciamis branch of the RPA.

Question marks and astonishment were also drawn on Hendra's face knowing that Puput did not enter work without news until the time he came home. It has sent out messages as a form of sincere concern. Ask why you didn't come to the office. Usually, Kuput always open to him if there are problems in the office or outside the office. Repeatedly checked, it has not been read.

Via tidying up his desk. Time to go home. But his heart was troubled thinking of Puput who had no news. He repeated the message.

"Put, be honest about what I'm doing?"

"I'm bestie you're Put?"

"Reply, SNAIL! 😭😭😭"

Via slapped his face on the table. Please be anxious waiting for Puput to reply to his message. The phone he was holding began to get wet from the sweat of tension. It's been 7 minutes. And he can no longer suggest himself if the friend is okay. Bad things start to affect his mind.

Trings.

Via aghast with his back straight. Her tense face changed as she looked at the message from the person she was waiting for.

"Via, meet me at our usual place to hang out after work. Don't tell Aa Rama. WATCH OUT!"

Via half ran out of an already empty room. Afraid to meet the boss who he knew was still in the workspace. Afraid of being asked again about Puput.

Rama walked back and forth in front of his desk. Hoping and waiting for dozens of calls and dozens of chats replied by Puput. He did not tell Mother Sekar if Puput was actually not in the office. It will only add to the list of anxious people. Not only Mother Sekar, it will certainly spread to the whole family.

Cia has been informed if the plan to the mall with Puput must be pending next time. If the office is busy.

He lost concentration this day. What's inside his brain is just about the Puput. Sitting restlessly, alternating walking back and forth again with both hands put in a pocket. Like it continues. Repeatedly check the Puput chat room. Stay the same, the last active status at 05.00 WIB.

"Honey, please lift! Don't make me worry about gini." Rama returned to his words slowly. With a cell phone that he taps into the ear. Contacting Puput for the umpteenth time.

Prustating. Rama ruffled his hair violently. He looks wrinkled face and appearance. Two shirt buttons were left open because of the sultry even though the air conditioner was on. Dropping to the back on the sofa with eyes closed because the head suddenly throbbed. Dizziness.

Trings.

Notif in silence sounded loud as all the staff had already gone home. Rama wakes up spontaneously and grabs a cell phone lying on the table.

"So, sorry to make you anxious."

"I just opened the phone."

"There's a sudden business to be sorted out."

"Get me home at 7, will you?"

"There's something important we need to talk about."

"Sorry A, hape lowbat. See u's....❤"

Rama's thumb quickly pressed the phone icon. He wanted to talk after reading a series of messages that managed to make his feelings relieved. Moreover, the emot of the heart that makes him long to hear the voice of the lover who is always cheerful.

Unfortunately, the number of Puput is now inactive. Immediately slap his briefcase to go home. I can't wait to meet my lover