Calibra: A Delayed Taste
CALIBRA | CHAPTER 79

Early in the morning, Audi was bathing and dressed. He had an impromptu event from one of the Muslim fashion designers who wanted to make him a model. It was the position for one of the famous singers, but because of the obstacles to come, the brand became confused looking for a replacement model.

Audi refused because today he had an appointment with Ibra. But just now Ibra himself said that Audi only participated in the event, it's okay for their date to be postponed because it can be done in another day. Because Ibra has said so, yes, Audi agreed to the invitation to the fashion show.

"What time does he have to stay?" ask Ibra across from the phone Audi put on the dresser. They were making a video call when Audi was busy getting ready.

"Hour eight" replied Audi. He looked serious and hurried.

"You're with Mba Tian?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Ooh." Ibra. "Tell him to be careful."

This time Audi focused on putting shoes on the lip of the bed. He then hugged the bag before then got up close to the phone that was still connected to Ibra. "Udah first, huh? It's gonna go."

"Yes. You careful. I also want to go jogging" said Ibra.

Quickly, from earlier the man seemed to have been wearing a shirt and training, it was ready to want to exercise.

"Where is jogging?" Audi asked himself.

He exited the room and found Tian pacing back and forth, the woman was preparing to go with Audi.

"There's a jogging track."

"Oohs. Must be a lot of bohay girls," Audi sneer. "Very well if Mas Ibra is naughty. We broke up!"

Ibra laughed while shaking her head. "That's bragging. You have threatened nothing yet."

"I'm serious."

"Yes, Honey ... I can't possibly mess around, I just want one of a kind, which is your marriage." Ibra drew a sweet smile, trying to make Audi calm.

Audi is a jealous woman. Ibra smiled at the phone he was suspicious, but Ibra only read group chats that were full of bayolan.

Ibra is not uncomfortable, because he himself is aware they are equally jealous. The difference is Audi will act aggressively when feeling it. Like the other day, Audi almost blew up Headquarters when it found out Ibra was training one of the women's kowads to practice gunfire.

For Ibra it's funny, because it's been a long time since Audi has not expressed so in front of Ibra. Ibra married Shireen.

"Mba Tian, take the car carefully. I'm Audi." Ibra said when she saw Tian behind the phone.

The woman stood next to Audi.

"Ready, Mas Ibra!"

"Yes, I closed the VC, Cla. Assalamualaikum."

"Wa'alaikumsalam .." - Audi and Tian said almost simultaneously.

Calls closed. Ibra continued with its activities, as well as Audi and Tian who quickly moved because of the time-hunting.

***

Arriving at the show studio, Audi immediately dressed by Make Up Artist on duty. She and other models, most of them celebrities, helped prepare before appearing on the catwalk.

All wear hijab and gown because the concept is indeed Muslim wear. Audi likes the material used, comfortable and not sultry. The motive is also exclusive not to the market. Zahira Emir, the desiner said his edition this time was themed Katulistiwa.

The fabric motif does describe fragments such as islands in Indonesia. The color is also very earth tone. It's really elegant because nothing matches. Maybe this could be an Audi list when lebaran later.

Audi is ready, he is already dressed with other models. They had already stayed on the back stage while occasionally chatting lightly, waiting for another unfinished model.

One of the pesinetrons that used to be very famous before emigrating and vacuuming from the martyrdom, approached and sat next to Audi. "Assalamualaikum, Deck?" he smiled kindly.

"Eh, wa'alaikumsalam." Audi said no less friendly, although in the heart a little nervous.

"You're Claudia Halim, huh? Who has a make-up channel on YouTube?"

"Yes, Mba. Hehe."

"Well, you really turned out. I often see your content wara-wiri on the homepage, because I am also a make-up activist."

"Really, Mba?"

"Yes. Uh, acquaintance, dong. I'm Erlita." Erlita reached out her hand to shake hands.

Audi welcomed the friendly introduction. "Claudian. Hehe, I know because I used to love watching Mba Erlita on TV, one that I still remember whose title is Melodi Asmara. Mba's still pretty like old times, yeah."

Erlita laughed crisply. "Masa, anyway? Well, wait for you who are young," he said wagging, with sweet squinting eyes.

"Really, you know. Mba kayak makes no difference. Thirty-two are not yet very well known elders, Mba. I'm two seven, hehe, not much different."

"I really know you."

"Hehe, I follow Mba on Instagram."

"But you're really two seven? How are you still a college kid?"

Audi grimaced in shame. "Because of my body huh, Mba?"

"Not just because your body is small, but your face is the face of young people. What's his Instagram name? Let me follow back later. I didn't know all this time about following a famous youtuber."

"Ooh, okay ..brentar I'm looking for."

During that time also the celebrities who participated in the fashion show there also approached the two. They were very welcoming to Audi even though he was just a replacement model. Audi was quite moved, he was really nervous and afraid of not being able to blend in, it turns out Audi has misjudged.

Not all artists are always dismissive of new children. They really are figures who migrate to the heart. Audi can feel the warmth between these people.

Maybe here only Audi is not hijab everyday. Audi so embarrassed, those who are amazingly beautiful are able to close the aurat even though not as perfect as veiled.

"Geez, meet youtuber here too. It was not even though, but still doubt, fear of wrong thinking, hehe."

"It turns out you were the one Mas Mahesa was referring to. Welcome to join, yeah."

That is the warm greeting that Audi received. Audi smiled kindly, getting acquainted with those famous celebrities. And what is meant by Mas Mahesa is one of the organizers responsible for the event. The guy is serious, even bigger than the village girl.

Before long the sound of opening music was heard from outside the back stage. It seems to be starting, Audi thought. Sure enough, the next voice of welcome that Audi suspects is the MC to welcome visitors and other invited guests.

Audi is nervous, she has indeed been a long career as a model, but this is the first time Audi runs on the catwalk. Most modeling agencies do set a certain height, and Audi which is only 157 centimeters would lose far if auditioned. After all, Audi is not interested in walking in front of many people, it's just that now he is trying new things.

"You nervous?" ask Erlita.

"Eh, yes, Mba. This is my first time attending a fashion show. Usually just present as a guest."

Erlita smiles. "Please, later if it's already ajar there, you will also enjoy yourself. Ordinary road, this is Muslim wear, the concept is simpler, more emphasis on female elegance, so you do not have to think about a lot of style," he explained.

"That's? Thanks, Mba."

"Either. Uh, that's about to start. Over there, yuk?"

***

Audi breathed a sigh of relief after entering the backstage. He couldn't believe he could do it without stumbling. Don't know how it looks in the camera and video documentation later, hopefully not too bad.

Zahira Emir as a fashion designer approached the models who had just finished performing. He said many thanks for being willing to participate in his fashion event.

The atmosphere was crowded because it seemed like they were already familiar with each other. Great, instead of like a boss, Zahira Emir actually treats his models like friends. Deserving her clothing brand has a very good predicate among the people of Indonesia.

Not only the price of the product is still relatively friendly for all people. Do not know what the price of two hundred thousand and above is still arguably affordable, because according to Audi it is still very reachable. Seeing from the quality alone is almost top class, of course the price is so reasonable and reasonable. Even want to set the price even more according to Audi is still reasonable.

"Di, you want to go home?" Tian asked after they exited the performance building.

Audi had changed clothes just like before he performed. He looked at Tian and nodded. "Well, what else?"

"Who knows how to go with Mas Ibra?"

"Road?"

"Yes, tuh, the person has already picked up," Tian said as he sniffed his eyes towards the parking lot.

Audi followed the designated direction. Ibra stood up while leaning beside the car. He waved as soon as he saw Audi coming out. Ibra's appearance made Audi instantly fail to focus.

Black jeans, white shirt that is also wrapped in a black jacket, then a black hat. Not something Audi rarely sees from Ibra, but still the man looks charming. White sneakers that Ibra uses, why should it be the same as Audi?

"Have the hijab been removed? Even though you were very beautiful on the catwalk earlier," said Ibra when Audi a few meters approached him.

Audi blinked, he turned his head in turn to Tian and Ibra. "Emang Mas Ibra see?"

Ibra smiled as she nodded. "Yes, I watched that too. You're so beautiful, Cla. Adem Mas look at it. So it's more dear."

If anyone's nervous about Audi, it's Ibra. The heart rhythm of Audi beats many times faster. Audi, who was very confident to be a model, is now made to die lice in front of only one person.

Beautiful and affectionate words suddenly sound special in the ears of Audi who is immune to boasting.

"Yuk, home? We stopped by to eat. Mba, Audi in my car just don't papa?" Ibra turned to look at Tian.

"No papa, Mom, take it. I'd like to see a friend after this."

"Will we eat?"

"No, Mas. You two just."

"Oh, huh? Yeah, already, deh. Come, Cla?"

Audi looked at Tian. The manager quietly shook his hand, telling Audi to come with Ibra. "There, you don't have to worry about Mba."

"Mba sure? Don't you think we're staying?"

Audi's hesitation made Tian cluck. "You're gonna want to leave a little snot. I have experience in big cities. Son is two, when you still do not believe Mba mentally as strong as steel?"

"Yes, I'm leaving. Oh yeah, it's the house key. I'm afraid Mba will arrive first when I haven't come." Audi handed the keys to Tian.

"Yes, thanks. It's there."

Audi came in when Ibra opened the car door. He and Ibra were preparing to leave the showhouse. Ibra honked and slightly waved at Tian as a farewell.

Tin!

"Come, Mba. First, huh?"

"Yes, Mommy, be careful!"