
"Siang Pak, order chicken gulai 1, broth a lot, thanks fried chicken seasoning dikit, drink ice tea yes, thank you" I said, it turns out this is the treatment that Cesper meant. Eat Padang cuisine.
"Here there are many variations of food, I am confused what message to order" said Cesper with a serious facial expression
"Well sir, order it all" the merchant joked
"Brilliant" I glared straight at Cesper but was unable to say no because his face was like a puppy looking at his favorite bone
Finally Cesper comes with a mountain plate, there is fried chicken, beef rendang, balado eggs, prekedel, tempeh, tofu, yam leaves, anchovies, red chili, green chili and topped with gulai. It can be seen more than the rice.
I was still staring at his order with a look of notjudge, was he able to spend it all? Based on experience, 7 out of 10 WNA entered this company will experience indigestion because it is not unusual with Indonesian cuisine that is rich in spices and oil. However, Cesper certainly does not matter because he has lived in Indonesia for a long time, although still his behavior does not reflect people who have lived in Indo for a long time.
We were sitting at a table near a fan, Casper who had a height of almost 190 looks contrasted with a five-foot restaurant like this, although with such a height he does not look thin. Casper must be diligent in sports, he has a good posture, can be seen from broad shoulders, stocky arms, field chest and even though wrapped in clothes I am sure there is torn bread in his stomach
"Are you sure of that kind of meal Miss Joline?" Cesper asked with a astonished face.
Compared to him, my height of less than 160cm looks like a toothpick next to him so it is not surprising that my portion of food is only 1/4 of the portion of the meal.
"I am good, let's dig in" I replied and we started eating this comforting lunch
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Workaholics
One word that could describe a Cesper, like I said Cesper had a high curiosity so he asked a lot of things, he said, I had no habit of talking while eating so several times I had to answer with my mouth filled. Usually I always have my own lunch at the workbench because to save time, today must be overtime because it has been half a day accompanying Cesper.
"Miss Joline, may I ask you something personal?" Ask Cesper in a lower voice than usual.
Cesper's question blew my mind
"Sure" I replied wondering what a Cesper would want to know other than work? And it seemed like this was quite serious as he looked hesitant and uncomfortable. Does he want to ask about his benefits? or about an uncomfortable place? Or was there a bad incident that happened? Or maybe about the smell of my feet?
"Do you have a boyfriend?" I almost choked on his frontal question, well he did ask for permission to ask personal questions but I didn't think this was what he meant.
"I'm sorry I had no other intention, you don't have to answer if you're uncomfortable" Cesper said after seeing my reaction, of all the questions he thought about why he wanted to know my status? This made me start to wonder what was the cause of her curiosity about my status? did I look old or did the way I treated her so stiff that she asked like that? The feeling I did was introduction and gave a good impression, a pretty good impression that made people think I was sweet, this beautiful and talented person must have had a partner but the truth is that I....
"No, I'm too busy with work so that I'm still single at this mature age" I replied half-jokingly even though in the depths of my heart I feel sad, Is this the name of singles?
Cesper just laughed at my answer, what answer do you expect Joline to have? After we finished lunch in silence, I began to compile a to do list in my mind. Tomorrow there is an interview with a Talent Acquisition Manager position candidate, later in the afternoon there are 4 interview sessions, in the afternoon I have to call the signature of the employment contract, later tonight check the salary proposal, and, tomorrow finish the monthly report for a meeting with Mr. Fendi, at home later pick up laundry and tomorrow....
"Good Day Mr. Fendi, well I'm going there immediately" I turned to Cesper to tell him I had to go back to the office, Cesper smiled understandably and immediately moved towards the cashier to pay.
Cesper gave me a ride because my car was borrowed by TA children to pick up Job Fair equipment. Uh! There's a Job Fair the day after tomorrow, ok come in again one to do list this week.
Wait it looks like I forgot something, Mampus! I just realized I haven't paid yet.
"I am sorry Mr Casper, can you turn around? I forgot to pay" I said, ashamed, I could forget to pay you.
Cesper laughed at my unflattering, humiliating behavior.
"I have paid for it Miss Joline, thinking of an outstanding job after half a day of accompanying me?" Guess Cesper's on target
"Thank you and sorry, I should have been the one who treated you, how can I accept help without replying" I felt guilty
"Well how about dinner?" Cesper said without taking his eyes off the streets, I didn't think he would still want to eat together after something like this. I rearranged the to do list earlier because I added the "dinner with Cesper" schedule, well I'll skip the laundry today.
"Great, what do you want to eat Mr. Cesper?"
"Still not thinking, will I info if there is already an idea" I just nodded and we slid towards the office.
"Thank you so much Mr. Cesper, see you" I said upon arrival in front of the HRD building, I threw my sweetest smile at the treat and ride, already can eat for free with bulls and in between until the office again.
I got out of Cesper's car and waited for him to leave before entering the building.
Suddenly Cesper got out of his car and walked towards me, I was confused if there was anything else he wanted to ask.
"There's ap.." I said cut off because Cesper suddenly pulled me into his arms, tightly.
"Trevligt att traffa dig igen" He whispered, I didn't understand the point but was too shocked to respond so just shut up.
A moment later he let go of his embrace and smiled at me before entering the car and missing at the end of the parking lot, leaving me with an unnatural heartbeat and a thousand questions.
Does Cesper not know that a goodbye hug is not commonly done by Indonesians?
The tring! A short message from Mr. Fendi blew my mind and I rushed into the building.
Later in the night I have to ask what he meant