You Pinang Me As Honey

Episode 16: Secret Meeting

Since having her own cafe, Arinda has turned into a workaholic girl. He prefers to work in his cafe, rather than hangout with his friends. Unlike when he was still sitting in school, at that time he loved to vacation to every interesting place.

Arinda prefers to take a vacation out of town. Especially to natural attractions. Maybe that also makes him not so familiar with the streets and tourist attractions in the city. He used to go in crowds with his friends, including Ardan.

"Rinda, take a day off and go on vacation. You haven't had a vacation in a long time. Don't get too busy working, you can get stressed out later..."

Almost every day his father asked Arinda to go on vacation, just like at school. Because his papa is worried about Arinda's psychic condition if too forced to work continuously.

But Arinda refused. Arinda is happy because she has been able to realize her dream of having her own business. And he didn't want to waste his efforts. Despite already having reliable employees, Arinda does not want to be careless and complacent.

"Later on, Pa. There is still a lot of work at the cafe. Arinda can not stay in the cafe for long, let alone just a vacation..."

When some time ago, Arinda's parents accidentally met Ardan at a restaurant outside the city. Ardan who saw Arinda's parents first, greeted her with respect.

"Om Hendra.., Aunt Siska..."

Ardan greets the two, not forgetting to kiss the back of their hands. Arinda's parents, who were enjoying the dinner, were surprised not to find Arinda's friend, who had disappeared for years, standing gallantly in front of them.

"Cand..." Say them almost simultaneously.

They sat down and ate together at the same table. Ardan's personal assistant, Victor, chooses to eat at a separate table. Because he did not want to disturb his boss who was giving up that longing.

Papa and Mama Arinda told me a lot about Arinda. How he was sad when he had to cut off communication with Ardan, until Arinda already had his own business, but never wanted to vacation.

"Om worried, Arinda might get depressed and take it out of her job. If it keeps going on for a long time, he could be stressed..."

Both of Arinda's parents expressed the concerns they felt about Arinda. They complained, not wanting Arinda's condition to get worse because it only takes care of his work.

"Then let me take him on vacation, Om. But..."

Ardan stopped his sentence. Seeing how tense the situation was then, Ardan wanted to slightly melt the atmosphere with his little joke. Arinda's parents are still waiting for Ardan's next speech.

"But I have to kidnap her..."

Papa Arinda laughed at Ardan's words. Even the sound of his laughter echoed, almost filling the entire corner of the room.

"Do anything your way..." Suddenly the laughter stopped. "Most importantly, Arinda can take a vacation and take a break from the cafe. Isn't that right, Ma...?"

"What...???" Papa Arinda's words actually make Ardan climb. "I'm just kidding, Om." Ardan muttered in the heart. But Ardan understood, it might be difficult to persuade Arinda for her holiday business, until her parents agreed to the crazy thing.

Pucuk in love ulam also arrived. Ardan felt very lucky to meet Arinda's parents at that time. After his first meeting, Ardan was seen several times to meet Arinda's parents. Both at work, in the park and at home. But unfortunately, there was never any Arinda among them.

Their last meeting, when they had lunch at Arinda's house. Ardan also conveyed the intention of his arrival at that time. Unlike usual who only visited, but this time, Ardan intends to propose to Arinda. Asking respectfully to Arinda's parents, that she wanted to marry her first child.

Ardan told me his life story. Including his marriage with Angel that did not go well. Until his pent-up feelings to Arinda, which never conveyed. After he gave understanding to Arinda's parents, he then asked permission to marry her directly.

Some days Arinda's parents thought. And they found a wise decision. Mama Arinda called Ardan's phone.

"Hello, Aunt. What's the...?" Ardan said after Victor gave up his phone, and there was Arinda's mother's name there.

"Good, Ardan. Are you busy...?"

"No, Aunt. There's just a little more work. Can I help you, Auntie...?"

"Ardan, come to restaurant X tonight. Somebody wants Om and Aunt to talk to you."

"Alright, Aunt. I'll come..."

That night, Ardan arrived at the restaurant with Victor and booked a private room. Ardan predicted there would be important talks with Arinda's parents. Therefore they need a comfortable place, away from people. Ardan told Mama Arinda. Victor would wait for them at the entrance, then take them to the room where Ardan was.

"Cand..." Papa Arinda opened her voice. Ardan listened carefully. He prepared himself for the worst possible eventuality. And whatever Arinda's parents decide, Ardan will respect her. His chest was pounding at that moment, for the sake of listening to the sentence he was about to hear.

"Have you prepared the date...?" Papa Arinda asked later, making Ardan a little confused.

"What...?"

"We accept you as a son-in-law..." Papa Arinda said with a little laugh.

"Be..really...?" Ardan still could not believe what he heard. He was staring, still waiting for the next sentence, who knows papa Arinda was joking.

"Eleast...??? Prepare your wedding with Arinda. Om and aunt accepted your proposal and very much bless you."

Ardan was still silent.

"Sir Victor, is your boss sick...?" Papa Arinda asked Victor while giggling.

Victor smile. Looking towards Ardan while squinting. "Congratulations, Mr. Ardan. You'll be Mr. Hendrawan's son-in-law Adiguna."

"Huhhh...?" Ardan looked at Victor as he patted his cheek, making sure that it was not a dream. "I'm getting married to Arinda, Vic. You hear that...?"

The laughter in the room broke, when Ardan realized it was no joke. Ardan is so happy. Eyes sparkling. Smile on his lips. He repeatedly thanked Arinda's parents, shaking hands and kissing the back of their hands.

"Has Om been able to tell Arinda about you...?" Ask papa Arinda later.

Ardan shakes. "Don't you, Om. Let me meet him and tell him later." Ardan Pinta. Arinda's parents agreed. It's up to them, because they're the ones who're gonna go through. Thought Arinda's parents. They do not want to be made dizzy with the affairs of young people today.

Since the first meeting with Arinda's parents, Ardan asked them to keep his meeting with Ardan a secret. Big surprise. That's what Ardan thinks. Ardan will meet Arinda at the right time later.

"You're going to Singapore...?" Ask Papa Arinda later, who has been informed of Ardan's schedule in the next few days.

"Tomorrow morning I'll leave, Om. So tonight, my bodyguard will pick up Arinda and take her to one of my villas. I'll see him when I get back from Singapore." Ardan explained.

"Hopefully all is well, we will prepare all the needs of Arinda for your marriage." Mom's voice Arinda.

"No need, Aunt. We just need to confirm our marriage first. And will have a party after Arinda is ready. We will prepare everything. Aunty and om only need to invite a few people as witnesses. I hope, Om and Aunt understand..."

Mama and Papa Arinda looked at each other.

"All right then. Do what you think is good. We'll support you." Mama Arinda smiled. Papa Arinda also nodded in agreement.

After they finished with the conversation, Arinda's parents said goodbye to go home. Today Arinda gave the news that she will be home late at night because there is General Cleaning at the cafe. Ardan had already told Arinda's parents about it, and Ardan took advantage of the night to make a move.

Ardan and Victor escorted the two to the exit.

"Just get here." Papa Arinda stopped his steps. "Hurry home and rest. Tomorrow morning you have an official trip..."

"Yes, Om. Thanks for everything..." Ardan Sahut.

Suddenly papa Arinda grabbed Ardan's sturdy body, and hugged him tightly.

"Om leave Arinda to you, Ardan. Take care of him." Clear grains wet the eyes of the wise Mr. Hendrawan. Mrs Hendrawan also shed her tears seeing that.

"Just calm down, Om. Ardan promised, will take good care of Arinda." Ardan said moved.

They split up that night. Elsewhere, the two Ardan guards were acting according to Ardan's orders. They took Arinda to the villa that Ardan had prepared.