You Pinang Me As Honey
Episode 3: Shocked
"Please drink the warm chocolate, Ms. Arinda..." Bi Imah's words disperse the concentration of Arinda who was enjoying the enchanting scenery outside her room. He stood on the edge of the balcony, leaning his body forward on the balcony guardrail. Viewed from the balcony of Arinda's room, there is an artificial lake equipped with amazing pine trees across there. There were gallant hills that looked from a distance, and a hint of mist lingered over the tops of the pine trees.
Cold air enveloped the atmosphere at that time, making Arinda realize he was in a place far from the city. But he has no idea where he really is.
"Ehh.., yes Bi Imah, thank you..." Sahut Arinda, while heading to the lounge chair not far from where he was standing earlier. Slowly grab a cup of warm chocolate that has been provided on the table in front of him.
"Hmmm..." Arinda continued while inhaling the aroma of warm chocolate.
"Please taste the chocolate snack, Ma'am..." Continue Bi Imah while sliding a glass tray containing various snacks made from chocolate.
"Brown scrub, chocolate aromatherapy, chocolate room fragrances, and now, there's warm chocolate and chocolate snacks..." Arinda muttered inwardly while probing.
"She knows me well..." Further.
Arinda is a chocolate fan. Every day, Arinda always starts the day with warm chocolate and accompanied by some chocolate snacks. From there Arinda always felt getting super energy to live his day. The unrelenting passion and happiness that comes from the chocolate, able to make everyone he meets feel happy too. That was Arinda's opinion all along.
Slowly Arinda began to sip her warm chocolate, and she was astonished. He repeated again, sipped it and was astonished again. He saw warm chocolate in that little cup.
"Perfects..." Lirih. Bi Imah and the few servants who were accompanying her smiled satisfiedly hearing Arinda say that. They thought they had prepared and done their best for Arinda. According to his employer's orders. Though actually...
"He really knows me perfectly..." His words are slipping in the heart. He felt that the person behind all of this was someone who knew him very well. Arinda picked up the signal, from the warm chocolate and snacks served. All that was in front of him was chocolate with the brand that Arinda liked the most and most often he consumed.
Arinda also used to use the scrub that his servant wore earlier to stretch it. The aromatherapy she breathed in the bathroom earlier, was also the aromatherapy she used most often. Arinda knows that well. And all that, made Arinda feel even more uncomfortable.
"What a beautiful sight here, Bi..." Said Arinda to Bi Imah. His heart is very agitated. But he tried to cover up his feelings with a little chat with Bi Imah. Not to forget he kept smiling, so that Bi Imah felt calm and thought everything was still fine.
"Yes, Mother..." Reply Bi Imah. "This place is indeed made specifically for Ms. Arinda..." Bi Imah continued to make Arinda aghast.
"What...???" Sahut Arinda's. He was amazingly surprised by Bi Imah's words. "Otherwise this...?" Her thought.
"Ahhh.., Bi Imah this can be... Where could a place as beautiful as this be made especially for me Bi, don't joke ah...!!! Hehe..." Arinda said while blushing shyly and chuckling. But his expression suddenly changed when he saw Bi Imah's face that was quite serious about saying that. Arinda's laughter stopped suddenly. He knew, Bi Imah was not joking.
"Mmm..., indeed, who made all this, Bi...?" Ask Arinda.
"When all is ready, Ma'am Arinda will know everything..." Reply Bi Imah.
Arinda looked at Bi Imah with regret. "Damn..why do I have to ask again..." Arinda curses herself who unknowingly asks something she herself already knows the answer to.
"Ehh.., yes Bi, sorry..." Said Arinda while scratching her nape that did not itch.
"Yes, Mother..." Reply Bi Imah. "But Brother Arinda must not apologize for that..." Next later.
Arinda just looked at Bi Imah in annoyance. He breathed and exhaled slowly.
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Meanwhile, in a separate place...
"Crazy..., she's amazingly beautiful now...!!!" He was excited to see CCTV footage through his laptop.
"Yes, I'm the most beautiful woman on earth..." Someone who was with him in the room. He said it while smiling and holding back his real laugh, when he saw the behavior of his superiors.
"When are we going home, Vic...?" Ask without turning away from her laptop. "I can't wait to see him and have a long chat with him..." The next is still excited.
"Tonight is the last meeting with Mr. Andrew. So, tomorrow we're free, ma'am." Victor explained.
"We can relax for a few days here and take a walk if Mas Ardan Mau..." Further.
"No..." Reply Ardan sure. "We take the earliest flight tomorrow to return to Indonesia. I want to see him soon..."
"Seriously, Mas...???" Victor asked, convincing his boss.
Victor was surprised, not usually Ardan want to quickly return if there is a chance meeting abroad. Ardan always asked for a few days to just enjoy the world outside of his work routine. Just to get rid of fatigue, and avoid something exactly. Hehe...
"Just do what I say...!!!" Ardan's answer was able to make Victor comply, though he was still unsure.
"OK, Mas,, Ready...!!!" Victor said without asking again. He immediately picked up his phone, and booked a ticket for the earliest flight the next morning. Victor made sure his boss's orders he did well.
Ardan is a strict man. It is undeniable in some things. It is cold, but has a warm side. He is quite respected, even feared by many business people in his country. His football in running the company can not be underestimated. He is very genius, so he is always able to find a solution to every problem, without any side being harmed.
With the support and help of his personal assistant, Victor, who is always by his side, Ardan has the confidence to double to deal with any situation. Ardan always exchanged ideas with Victor, both for his work and personal affairs.
Victor is a genius. He was a little bit tougher compared to Ardan. But he always managed to calm Ardan when his mood was not good. He is also able to control Ardan if he is too late with something that pleases Ardan.
Their meeting began when Victor's father, who was one of the employees at the company that Ardan led, asked for financial assistance to study Victor in college. Because Ardan had heard stories from Victor's father about Victor's genius, Ardan decided to finance Victor's college with his personal money. In fact, Ardan gave Victor the opportunity to choose several universities abroad.
Without missing the opportunity, Victor also chose one of the top universities in London. After Victor graduated from the university with the highest grades and outstanding achievements, Ardan asked for a refund of Victor's tuition by making him Ardan's personal assistant. Of course Victor's parents like getting durian collapsed. Victor was ready, and he worked very hard. His work was always satisfying and never let Ardan down in the least. It made Ardan trust and rely on Victor's ability until now.
"Rest, Mas..!!! We still have an important meeting tonight..." Said Victor as he laid his body on the bed.
"Hmmm.., take a break.I still want to look at her pretty face..." Reply Ardan who did not flinch.
Victor just smiled at the behavior of his boss who was stunned by the beauty of Arinda through the screen of his laptop. Unbeknownst to Arinda, in one corner above the balcony of Arinda's room, installed CCTV connected to Ardan's laptop and mobile phone. Every movement Arinda that morning on the balcony of his room, clearly visible to Ardan who is now in a hotel room in Singapore. Ardan smiled at him repeatedly.
"Mas Ardan is crazy about the girl. She's really pretty. I was also stunned to see him earlier..." Victor muttered in his heart, trying to close his eyes.
