
“You so leave for the foundation?” Gian asked as he hugged Regina from behind while cooking fried rice for breakfast.
“Hmm.”
“If you don't want to come.”
“You know. I don't mind. Why anyway? You don't believe I can take you there?”
“Not that. I just don't want to increase your burden just like the rich activities of gini. You do not have to be active at social events or gather together the wives of top brass Gavels kok, Re.”
“I said I didn't mind. I don't have a problem getting together with socialite mothers like them. There's nothing I should be afraid of hanging out with their rich high-class people. I'm young, pretty, my fashion sense is good, pinter, and my husband's CEO Gavels.”
Gian only laughed hearing a very confident answer from his wife. Actually Gian believes Regina can adapt to her new environment among socialites. He has the ability and background to be quite annoying. Regina is also not the kind of shy woman who is difficult to get along with, she is adaptive and very pleasant. Gian had already seen how Regina caught the attention of her colleague's wives at the dinner after their wedding reception. But still, according to Gian getting along with people like that is not very important.
“Tau ga, Gi? That burden is you.” Regina Word “Weight. Step aside I'm cooking!” Continue while raising his shoulders removing the head of Gian leaning there. Gian intentionally tightened his embrace and kissed Regina's neck.
Regina left to be escorted by Pak Ayus using his new car that Gian bought last week. Regina has rejected it, but Gian says that Regina needs a new car to facilitate mobility. She did not want Regina to continue booking taxis online to drive her to work. Gian also offers Pak Ayus to be Regina's personal supporter, but Regina's offer is rejected. He can drive on his own, though a little worried at first given the accident he had a while ago.
Upon arriving at the Gavels Bhakti Foundation, Regina was welcomed by the board and was welcome to sit at one of the VIP tables with the wives of the other internal directors of Gavels. Only Bu Rika, Bu Anita and Vanya were present. The rest cannot follow this activity because there is another agenda.
Events like this are usually done every 2 to 3 months. Featuring art performances and handover assistance for children from Gavels through the Bhakti Foundation. One of the children who succeeded through this charity activity is Dimas, which has been financed up to S2 by Gavels and became a top employee under Gian's leadership. Seeing the size of the foundation and the rocks that Gavels gave and the benefits received by these children, no wonder the Airlangga family became one of the most influential families, especially Gian. At all times Regina was made aware by the fact how rich and influential Gian was. He was horrified at times by himself, what if he had a problem with the man.
Regina was sure that everyone in the Bhakti Foundation Hall noticed her. This was the first time they had seen the wife of CEO Gavels attend this event. Surely they are very interested in the wife of their financial resources and funding.Today Regina has prepared it well as Gian's representative. He's been preparing for the welcome he coached last night with Gian. She is also dressed in a cozy outfit, a rose-glace lavarlliere blouse from Celine, combined with a light beige 4D jacquard pencil skirt from Givenchy that makes her look simple yet elegant. It is perfect for a charity event like this.
All events are completed. Regina already gave her impressive welcome, she became more confident seeing the reaction of the people who were there to her. Art performances and aid work also went well.
On returning home Vanya offers to come to one of her pastry products outlets for lunch. They arrived at a cafe serving beautiful cakes, and attractive breads. Vanya recommends some of its superior products including caramel prof, orange almond, butter croissant, choux chocolate, and many more presented at the table.
“Keren very you earlier, Re. did not expect his wife Gian jago gini public speaking. Tau it from the first follow, let me not be told again to bacain said welcome.” Said Bu Rica.
“I just had time now to follow the event kayak gini, used to be busy taking care of the company.” Regina's happy reply.
“But now you don't serve as CEO again in your company right, Re? Why?” Ask Vanya.
“I give the same person who is more competent to take care of my company. I don't have a business background.”
“Gian who helped take care of your company?”
“Partly, yes.”
“Your company isn't affiliated with Gavels, is it, Re? Doesn't it look like the company has Aunt Yuniar?”
“Ngga, I'm not part of Gavels.”
“Kok can your company is not affiliated with Gavels even though your husband is the CEO?” Ask Vanya with a smile. “Equinox has a Aunt Yuniar aja directly in the same investment Gavels, is that weird if his own wife's company is not on the list Gavels? Though your industry is one of the most targeted Gian.”
Regina had no idea what Vanya meant to ask her like that. He kind of urged him to say his company's position in Gian's company. From the beginning Gian had no intention to officially provide investment for his company. Why did Vanya ask about this business?
“My company does not accept investment from Gavels and internal affairs of my company is also not to be discussed with others.” Reply Regina sharply.
“Gian not interested in your company?”
“What do you mean?”
“Must be impossible for people like Gian to skip companies that he thinks have the potential to be a place to invest. Moreover, it is a company owned by the closest people. He must be very interested in giving the company support. Yesterday I just signed the MoU with Gavels, even a new company like mine can I get on Gian's list. It's strange to me that your company has no connection to Gavels.”
Regina doesn't know who Vanya is until she becomes very interested in her company's relationship with Gavels. But what he said was true and reasonable. Gian has given him personal help until now, regardless of his growing company. Is Gian still underestimating Regina?
“You seem to know very well about Gian until you can conclude and predict his business decisions are rich?” Regina replied calmly, though in her heart there was a disturbing feeling that she could not explain.
“Loh? Gian never told you about me, did he? Everyone knows that I am the same Gian Temen from childhood. We've always been one school since elementary school. I am also a rich businessman Gian, so know his habit in making business decisions. How did you not know about that? You guys are really a couple, right?” A smile never escaped Vanya's lips. After listening to what he said and the direction of their conversation. Regina finally understood, Vanya was trying to compete with her. Who among them is the best and get Gian's trust as a professional partner through Gian's help to their respective companies.
The meeting ended less than pleasant for Regina. Vanya was talking about her relationship with Gian. It is true that Gian's decision about his company has not changed, still underqualified for Gavels. Gian has never talked about the business potential of Regina's company, unlike what she did with Vanya. Regina only realized this and somehow it hurt her heart. Gian still considered him stupid and incompetent.
Knowing Gian and Vanya's relationship in this way also makes it sound very silly and stupid. He could see Bu Rika and Bu Anita listening to the conversation were curious, then glanced at each other giving codes. Gian never told Regina anything about her life, and they concluded that Gian and Regina's relationship was not that deep. It might even be concluded that Gian and Regina did not have a special relationship in their marriage.
Everything's sickening!
***
Gian came home at 7 p.m. He immediately walked towards the kitchen where Regina was preparing the dishes for dinner. Gian then hugs her from behind, kissing Regina's cheek. But Regina was silent, she did not react.
“Who's viva, Gi?” Ask Regina.
“Why?”
“Who's virus?” Ask Regina again. Gian could hear Regina's annoyance.
“He said what's with you?”
“I nanya Vanya who? It's hard to answer?” Regina was angry.
“My winners from small.”
“That's it doang? I think you know very well him until his new company dapet help Gavels.”
“You why the hell, Re?”
“Special really yes he until the new company just directly passed and signed the MoU with Gavels? While I. you never discussed the continuation for my company. Tawarin kek cooperation, or what is it? Oh yes, because I am not competent, even I can not be CEO in my own company.”
“What do you really say? If you have a problem please explain the real.”
“Nothing. I just realized that you are still thinking that I’m stupid and impossible for being your business partner. Ga kayak temen from your small Vanya.”
“Vanya that makes you think rich? Talk to him?”
Regina did not answer Gian's question. It's just the frustration that's on his head right now and the ugly thoughts about Gian. Regina hates being underestimated, even though she knows she's not that great in the business world. He really hated being underestimated and was not considered even by the person he considered closest to.
“I did not invest through Gavels in your company but help you personally, and it's actually no problem, right? You know for yourself your company is again growing and in a period of improvement now. Ga long time will be stable and you do not need investors to survive.” Gian explained calmly. “Regina, I never thought you were stupid for not understanding about business. You have your own skills that no one else can, you are an excellent fashion designer. You don't have to be angry about things like this. Although you didn't get any help from Gavels. But I took care of your company through Dimas. If you think that working together makes Vanya or anyone special to me, you are wrong. It is precisely you who should feel special because I myself take care of your company.”
Regina was silent. Today his mind is constantly being driven by others. He felt stupid for responding to things like this. Everything Gian said was true, but it felt like he was so angry with Vanya's words. The logic is not working. He only responded to Vanya's words because she seemed to be jealous of him. He does not like Vanya who hugs Gian, he does not like Vanya who talks and discusses business with Gian, he does not like the fact that Vanya is a friend of Gian from childhood. Yes, the problem is not about Gavels' investment in his company. The problem was that he was listening too much to Vanya's words.
“You never told me about your deket tea with me.”
“Make what?”
“I look stupid don't know anything about you. Vanya until all feel familiar with you. Who is he?”
“Means me since childhood. People whose grandparents are the same as me.”