
“Why not just confess?”, someone said suddenly - arriving behind Dinda.
He felt no one's presence heading for the elevator. However, the moment came - suddenly someone was behind Dinda. Dinda knows her voice. Male voice - male.
“Why not just admit that you two have a relationship.”, said the man again behind Dinda.
Dinda looked back and she found Bryan standing two steps behind her.
“Bryan?”
“What's with that shocked face? You're afraid I'm telling the others?” Bryan said.
Dinda couldn't get an answer just by looking at Bryan's face.
“What do you mean? From then on you also looked towards me continuously. What's the matter?”, asked Dinda.
“What is your relationship? Haha.I really can't believe that an adult man like Mr. Arya is dating an intern who's just graduated. You sure, Dinda?”, asked Bryan.
“Eh?”
“I'm not the kind of person who wants to know other people's business. But, I suggest you be careful with Mr. Arya.”, Bryan said.
Elevator door opens. Bryan got into the elevator.
“You're not in?”, he asked Dinda.
“Ah. yes.”, Dinda replied.
“What do you mean be careful with Mr Arya?”, Tanya Dinda.
“She's dating you right? I accidentally saw you get out of Arya's car this morning. Don't tell me I saw it wrong. Because I know very well the car police number of Mr. Arya and I know very well what I see is you.”, replied Bryan.
Elevator door opens. Bryan exited the elevator while Dinda remained silent. Dinda closed her eyes for a bit, sighed, then caught up with Bryan.
“Bryan. Wait for. Can we talk to you for a minute?”, Dinda took Bryan to the pantry. He couldn't let this get done without a conversation. Dinda needs to ask him something.
After a wiggle to the left and to the right around the room, Dinda was sure no one was there. The office has two pantries. One pantry for a wider lunch, and one pantry for a smaller snack and coffee machine. Dinda closed the door.
“Did you say that to Andra?”, asked Dinda.
“Take it easy. I'm not interested in other people's business. But, my suggestion is that you should not be in contact with Mr. Arya.”
“Why?”, Ask Dinda.
Dinda should not have asked. She was lucky because the one who saw was Bryan and the man thought they were dating, not married. But, Dinda was confused by Bryan's last sentence. Why should he say to be careful with Arya, not careful not to be discovered by Saints, Andra, and others.
“I don't know why Mr. Arya is dating you. I go to the club he goes to. He is not as good as he looks.”, Bryan said.
‘How I don't relate to him anymore. He's my husband. What is the image of Mr Arya in the eyes of people as bad as that?’, Dinda said in her heart.
“You won't say this to anyone else right?”, asked Dinda to make sure with heart.
“As I said earlier. I'm not interested in other people's business. I'm just curious and can't believe it until now. Why are you two dating? Why is it that Arya who incidentally has grown up courting a newly graduated intern? And you too, when did you start getting close to her?”
‘You'd be more surprised to know we're married. How'this? Just seeing Bryan's reaction I was already scared. Especially if the others know the truth.’
“Em.. I want to ask. Why did you say Mr Arya is not as good as he looks?”, Dinda is very curious. Is the image of Arya in the eyes of the others really as bad as that.
“Before I used to see him in clubs with women. Not once twice. I saw him come out with a different woman. But, after I thought - thought. I haven't seen him since a few months ago. Is it because she dated you?”
“Ah...”, Dinda is like digging her own grave. Why should he ask.
“He..I do not know what to answer.”, said Dinda. He was surprised that Bryan knew this. But he was at once relieved because the one who knew it was Bryan. He's not the lemes type of guy like Andra. And lucky, Bryan thinks they're dating.
“Good. Up yours. I promise I won't tell anyone else. But you better be careful. Tomorrow - tomorrow, maybe it is not only me who caught you.”, Bryan said giving a warning and then left.
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The city streets have started to get stuck because the hours of office workers' return have already begun. Like ants, all scatter out with vigor because one working day has ended. Those carrying private cars walked towards the basement towards the parking lot. Those who use public transport walk towards the bus stop online or continue with other public transport.
No exception Dinda. This girl had been waiting for her invitation since five minutes ago, but had not yet arrived. Arya had an impromptu meeting tonight with one of the management team with a large company in Thailand that has just opened a branch in Indonesia. The man called Cecep to pick up Dinda this afternoon.
“Hai, Din. Want to go home?”, greet a man Dinda knows. Dimas.
“Oh. Yes.”, replied Dinda nodding.
“Can I ask?”, said Dimas.
“Hm?”
“What exactly is your relationship with Arya? If you remember, we met at the Mall parking lot that time. I didn't say anything until now because I thought it wasn't my business. But, I didn't expect you guys to turn out to be one office. Do you guys have a special relationship? Dating for?”
Dinda looked left and right to make sure no one was listening. Although the stop is quiet because most people have gotten a ride, but still there are still people who might be able to listen.
“Can you slow down a little?”, said Dinda begging.
“Take it easy. They won't hear. After all, there are only two people standing far away from where we are.”, Dimas whispered to tease Dinda.
“So, what is your relationship with Arya? I listen to your friends gossip about you. Today is certainly not the first time.”
“Sorry, but I don't seem to have to answer it. I don't think we are that familiar and I don't need to explain what – is.”, replied Dinda firmly.
“You're getting interesting. Among all the women I approached. No one makes a dividing line every time you talk like you.”
Dinda shuddered to hear Dimas say that.
“Sorry, are you that easy to feel familiar with someone? I think our business is done a long time ago. And I am not friends with men except colleagues.”, said Dinda again gave a limit.
“Then Arya? I never knew Arya had a sister. Are you his cousin? But the scene I saw at the time was not like the man holding his cousin. One more thing, do you really not know why I am being friendly to you?”, Dimas took one step forward from where he stands now. The two people at the stop had already gotten a ride. Now they just live there together. Dimas movement makes Dinda automatically reverse.
Dinda shakes.
“Heh. Why are you getting more interesting. I know now, why that cool-ass Arya is dating you.”, Dimas said.
‘How should I face this man? What does he really want? He just acts like he likes me. It's impossible right?’
A car approached the stop. He got out of the car and opened the door for Dinda.
“Sorry non, have you been waiting for a long time? Earlier Mr. Cecep interracial mother first.”, said Mr. Cecep to Dinda. Mr. Cecep glanced at Dimas as if he knew him.
“Ah Yes Sir. Gapapa.”, replied Dinda.
“Excuse me.”, Dinda told Dimas before boarding the car which then drove out of the office.
Dimas pensively.
‘Isn't that Aryan driver? I saw her drive Sarah to the club a few times. What exactly is their relationship. Arya can't possibly date a girl like Dinda. But, why was Dinda with Arya at the Mall. And why did the driver bother to pick up the girl at the office? She is indeed his cousin. Arghhh. I would like to ask Arya. But with that guy's personality, he'll definitely beat me up again.’
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