99 Love for You
99CU(S2): Dating in Rangga (1)

ismail PoV

For the umpteenth time I've missed dinner with Mom and Cecilia. I feel guilty for Mom. I decided to buy Mom's favorite fruit.

I walked towards my mother's house with a big smile. As I was about to enter the house, I heard the sound of Cecil roaring in pain. Mother beat him. I wondered if I should help him or not.

It's none of my business. Cecilia doesn't like other people meddling in her affairs. Mother's voice sounded angry. I'm not gonna hurt Cecilia. He was just plain angry. I'm sure it is.

I heard Rangga's name called. Rangga?? Waita minute. I've heard that name. He's the director of AJ Foods, right? Cecilia is dating him?!! No way!!!

I turned my body and headed for my house. Sitting for some time in front of a computer screen. I want to find some info on the search. But I doubt it. I'm afraid the result is not what I want.

I slowly typed Rangga's name. There are some links on the screen. AJ Foods, I clicked that link. There is a lot of news about AJ Foods. One of them, there is news about the betrothal of the heir between AJ Group and HD Group.

"The Adi Putra's House? Nadine Hadinata?"

Nadine?? I tried to deepen my search for Nadine. Is the same as Nadine that Cecilia told me about.

I took a deep breath. Then blow it hard. Past events are repeated. Cecilia and Nadine... They're... Problem with the same thing. Everything's repeated... That strange fate... True repeated.

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- AJ Foods Office

"I'm sorry, for your attitude yesterday. I'm sure Mom didn't mean for---"

"It's still office hours." replied Rangga casually without staring at Cecil.

"Eh?" Cecilia's confused.

"It's still office hours. Better not talk about personal matters here."

"Eh? I-iya Sir. I'm sorry."

"This is your report. I checked all. From the beginning I loved your performance. Please keep improving!"

"Ah, yes Sir. Thank ye. Then excuse me, sir."

Cecilia stepped out with a pouting face.

"Cecilia! Wait!"

"What's up, sir?"

"We continue that conversation at lunchtime."

There was a smile on Cecil's face. "Good, sir."

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*At Lunch, I,

"I'm sorry I was being a little rude to you. I don't want anyone to know that we're talking about personal matters in the office."

"Yes I know. You have to be professional. That right?"

"He'em. Let's eat first, it'll be cold."

"But--- You're not mad about Mom?"

"No. It is only natural that parents ask about a man who is close to his child"

"But you shouldn't have answered the origin in front of mom. Why did you say that Miss Siti was your family? Even though you already consider it like family."

BRAAAKKK!!!! Rangga hit the table.

"The ladder?!" Cecilia was surprised by Rangga's reaction.

"Bu Siti is not like family, she is my family. Didn't I tell you a lot, if Miss Siti, Mr. Udin, Herman and Danny were my family. Why don't you still understand?"

"The ladder? You...?"

"Easy! No need to discuss. I'm done eating. Get back to the office when the break is over." Rangga breezed away leaving Cecil.

While Cecilia was only stunned to see Rangga's attitude. "What's wrong with her? Why is his annoying nature back?!?"

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Cecilia felt guilty for making the lunch together with Rangga so messy. He wanted to apologize to Rangga. He decided to wait for Rangga in the office parking lot.

Rangga and Danny. They immediately entered the car. Cecilia ran quickly towards them.

Tok tok tok tok

Cecilia knocked on the car glass. Rangga opened the glass, and looked at Cecil cynically.

"What's wrong?"

"Sorry sir, can I talk to you for a second?"

Rangga thought for a moment. Then he replied, "Alright."

Rangga got off the car. And tell Danny. "Close all the windshields and turn on the music. Don't hear anything. Understood?"

"Yes Brother. Not very! PMS again, right?" danny replied casually while pressing the ON button to turn on the music.

Cecilia stood behind Rangga's car.

"What do you want to talk about?" asked Rangga with his cold face.

"I want to apologize about what happened this afternoon."

"I'm sorry."

"Why is your face still pouting like that? Smile!" cecilia Kayu.

"I've forgiven you, Cil. Is there anything else you want to talk about?"

"Umm, here. To make amends, how about we go on a date?"

"What's? A date? I didn't hear wrong?"

"Why really? You don't want to?"

"It's not. But this is the end of the year. We are busy at the end of the year. You've been working here for years, you must understand better. We have to catch up with the pending company target."

Cecilia's face instantly resembled a boiled crab. There was a sense of shame mixed with anger in her. Can Rangga refuse a date?

"I-yes, Sir. Then I'm sorry. We better put more importance on corporate affairs. Don't you? Then, excuse me first." Cecil's headed to his car. And speeding away leaving Rangga.

"Ah, just-just there!" Rangga put his body in the car.

"Sister Rangga is outrageous! How could you refuse when Miss Cecil asks for a date? Especially just for the reason of the target company."

"What did you say?! How do you know if Cecil asked me out? You eavesdropped huh? I told you to turn on the music!"

"Ckckl! Brother is not good at this kind of business. Brother suck!!! Is sister seriously loving Miss Cecil? I refused to go on a date with her."

"What's wrong? We are busy at the end of the year. I'm talking facts!"

"Just do what you think is right! Don't mind him, Man. It's hard if a man is late for puberty like this sister!"

"Hermaann!!! You don't defend Danny! You have to defend me! Tell me where's my fault?!"

Herman just smiled clumsyly at his boss's behavior.

...*****...

December, though,

The last month in which many people write their life resolutions for the coming year.

There is a lot of hope to welcome the new year.

Like a new day for some

Or a typical day for some.

A new beginning, I call it that. A lot happened this year. There are so many life lessons I learned. The past will be the past. The time we learn to understand something. And restarting new ones because we learn from the past.

I'll close the sheets of my past, then start them back together with you.

Never be afraid to fail if you haven't tried.

Believe me, there was a speck of happiness behind your sadness last day...

Marked,

The cecilia.

...*****...

"Let's go on a date!"

"Eh?"

"You said you wanted to date me."

"But---"

"But you have to promise. Can't protest about our date. I will decide everything. Deal?"

I still can't believe Rangga finally asked me out. A few days ago, she refused a date with me.

In order not to ruin our first date, I decided to consult Amel. He knows best about Rangga. Although not all.

"So, Rangga asked you out?"

"Yes, but I don't know what to do. I mean, I don't want to offend him anymore."

"What offended him?"

"That--some time ago I took her home, and my mother asked about Rangga's family."

"Hmm, looks like you've misstep. Come here!!!"

Amel gave the code so I could bring my ears closer to him.

"Look, I'll tell you, Rangga doesn't like it the most if anyone talks about his family." Amel spoke in a whisper.

"Why is that?"

"I don't understand the reason. But what I do know, Rangga was invited to one of the TV stations, and when the host asked about the family, the look on Rangga's face immediately changed, and he left the show without a word."

"really?"

"Yes. Therefore, you should be careful in choosing a topic of conversation with him. Never talk about her family, especially her mother, unless she's willing to talk about it."

"What happened to Rangga's mother?"

"Didn't you know? Rangga's biological mother left about 20 years ago and no one knows where she is now."

"Huh?"

"I remind you not to talk about family. Okay?"

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I thought Rangga would take me to a place we had never been, but Rangga still took me to the Chocolatte Lover cafe, our subscription.

Maybe Rangga doesn't know many places here. He just came back. I promised I wouldn't protest. So then... I'd better develop my sweet smile during our date.

I just found out that today there is live music in the cafe. A group of young people in their 20s may be playing a song on drums and with friends. I wanted to be a band boy. But it never happened because I wasn't good at playing any musical instrument. The vocalist? My voice is not very good either. Haha, be that I'm just a fan of the band kids at my school first.

And suddenly Rangga stepped forward to the stage. Oh my God, Rangga is going to sing? Seriously? She can sing? I can't speak.

Rangga picked up a guitar and played it. She sang a romantic song by singer Gleen Fredly.

Hey hey hey you're the one

Hey hey hey you're the one

Hey hey I cant live without you,

Take me to your place

Where our hearts belong together

I will follow you

You're the reason that I breath

I'll come running to you

Fill me with your love forever

I'll promise you one thing

That I would never let you go

'Cause you are my everything

The song touched my heart. I was embarrassed to hear the lyrics. Is that really the expression of your heart, Rangga?

Can I believe this?

"Hows it? You like the song?"

"very liked. Thank you very much." I keep smiling. I am so happy tonight.

"Our date is not over. There's one more place we should go."

"What place? Where's?"

"I can't tell you now."

Rangga held my hand. And take me to our next date.

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*Author's Note*

"Thank you to those who are ready to take UP from saia. A little story why part per chapter there is a long and there is only a short 😌😂. Because the idea does not always appear in the brain, so when arriving2 a lot of inspiration appears directly written and did not feel it turns out a lot 😬😬😬

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