Widow of the Choice of CEO Duda

Part 185: They're Mutually Lucky

Mentari's face immediately turned worried. Her always cheerful best friend was not usually like this.

''Rita ... You're okay, right?'' ask the Mentari again. He was really worried.

''Yes .. I'm fine. Why is it so tense?''

Rita is still trying to keep sounding cheerful. Although very inversely proportional to what he is feeling.

''Where are you on vacation, Rit? when and when?'' ask Mentari.

There was another laugh from Rita.

''It's like your mother, aha''

''Queen!! I'm serious, here. You don't lie to me, if there's anything, let's tell.''

''Heyy, Miss Ghadira Mentari, you are the wife of CEO, EDGAR RAYMOND. Yes nerima time to hear the babbling of unimportant people like gini.''

''Hey, hey, hey ... Rita doesn't wear Sugiarto!'' exciting Mentari.

''Where are you now?!'' ask Mentari more firmly.

''I'm not going anywhere. I'm still here, just a little shift to the next town.'' replied Rita.

''You leave until when?'' ask Mentari.

''Next week, what's going on? how many handsome men can I expect to see? hahaha''

The mentari shook quickly. Although it used to be a common thing to come out of Rita's mouth. But this time the tone of voice sounded different. The voice was heard only to cover up the sadness. Whether the sound is different or because the way of thinking Mentari is already more sensitive.

''T-sook I want to make a Thanksgiving at the old house. I want you to come, Rit. But, if you're still on vacation, how about it again.''

''I can't promise to come, sorry.'' Rita said regretfully.

Mentari's face turned sad. Though he wanted to meet and see firsthand how Rita's attitude as he investigated whether there was something that was deliberately hidden.

''Without my presence, you will remain happy, Mentari. You can again feel the greeting with your neighbors who you have long left behind. I'm really sorry this time. Congratulations yes finally Mr. Edgar is ready to go there.''

Rita bit her lips hard. He did not want his voice to sound vibrating because it was holding back the crying.

The mentari tries to smile.

''Yes, it's okay if you can't attend, Rit. Enjoy your leave, let me know when you're home.

Rita couldn't wait. Apparently he could not be that easy to pour out his heart at this moment. His initial intention of contacting Mentari did want to reduce the burden on his mind, but after hearing Mentari's voice made undo the intention. Moreover, he had to refuse a request.

Mentari put his phone on the table. He took his breath deep.

Rita is a cheerful girl. Not much different from him who is very minimal to indulge in personal problems. However, the difference between them is that Rita always shows cheerful with booming laughter even with anyone, except in the presence of the boss. While Mentari was calmer, he could only laugh wider when he was with Rita.

''Maybe all this time Rita was too hesitant to tell a story, because seeing me is not easy to tell a story.'' murmured Mentari.

Mentari felt sorry for not being able to be a good and sensitive friend. Now that things were different, he realized it.

Elsewhere, Rita sat daydreaming, her gaze straight and empty. Her bitterly smiling lips turned into a quiver due to her sobs.

''I want to learn to be strong and independent like you, Dira.'' muttered Rita with eyes that were still straight ahead.

''I don't know what to do, I don't know who to tell. Me alone, when I want to tell you a story, I feel weak. I see the destiny of your life is much heavier than the path of my life.'' Rita murmured and then wiped her tears that escaped from her eyes.

It is sometimes true, someone whose laughter sounds very loud, usually someone is harboring a deep sadness. With a laugh, he could forget his sadness even for a moment. On the other hand, such a person also does not want to make people around him worry about his life.

''They were lucky to each other, '' Rita muttered.

''I never envy the many men who have loved you all this time, Dira. I only envy the strength of your heart, I am so envious.

At 11.20 WIB, Jimmy and Edgar just came out of the meeting room with colleagues who came from Singapore. They had a brief business conversation before they split up.

''I'll just have lunch in my room, Jim.'' said Edgar.

''Well sir.'' replied Jimmy.

Edgar goes straight into his room, and Jimmy goes into his own room.

Rita is still a question mark. Jimmy went back to checking the app, and he saw that the number had just been activated.

''Eh, then.'' muttered Jimmy. He almost forgot about his boss' lunch.

Jimmy called someone who used to take care of Edgar's lunch. After mentioning the menu for the afternoon, Jimmy ended the phone call.

Not yet had Jimmy contact Rita, it turns out the girl first contacted him. Jimmy answered the phone call.

''Good day, Mr. Jimmy. Sorry my new phone is activated.'' said Rita from the phone.

''Hmm .. I just want to convey a message from Mr. Edgar. Tomorrow he will make a celebration at the old house of Miss Mentari. And he asked me to send this message to you in order to come to the event tomorrow.''

Rita was confused by herself. He had already refused when Mentari asked him directly. And now the same thing was requested by Edgar through Jimmy.

''Hallo..! is there still a person?!'' exclaim Jimmy.

''Eh, yes, hello, sorry sir.'' said Rita gelagapan.

''Sorry, actually Mentari, I mean Miss Mentari has conveyed this earlier. But, because I am still on leave so it is not forcing to attend, said Rita who increasingly felt bad at this request.

''Follow?'' ask Jimmy.

''Yes sir, I am on leave next week just back to work, replied Rita.

''Are you sick?'' ask Jimmy.

''Oh, no, sir. I'm fine, I'm at the home of one of the families in area X.'' replied Rita.

Jimmy was a little relieved, why did he feel there was something.

''Can't you try to be present? mr. Edgar wishes you had come for Miss Mentari.''

Rita was silent for a moment.

Mentari always considers himself important. Every time there is an event, he is always involved like family, no longer friends or friends. After the rejection he gave to Mentari, now Edgar's request through Jimmy will he refuse again. Suddenly Rita thought hesitantly to turn back.

Rita took a deep breath.

''I will try to be present, Sir.'' replied Rita.

Jimmy smiled very slightly.

''Well, thank you for this positive answer. I hope not only to be worked on, but, sure, to come.

Rita gives a nod of the head which is certainly not visible to Jimmy.