
The melody was more and more stunned in place when she saw the man glancing towards her. He was so handsome, his jaw was firm with a thin sideburn on his right and left side. Her hair is combed by a mist. Her clothes look relaxed but classy. Everything attached to the man's body he can make sure is branded goods.
"Please sit!" his words in a resolute voice made Melodi come to a realization from her admiration.
"Ah, i-yes." Melody sat across from Gerald.
Shortly after, a waiter came to deliver Gerald's order which he had ordered first. Even for Melodi he has ordered without caring, Melodi likes it or not.
"Thank you." Melodi said as the waiter had put down the drinks and food Gerald had ordered.
"Sama-sama brother. Please enjoy!" he said again which Melodi greeted with a nod.
"We should eat first and then we talk about the purpose I want you to come here" he said flatly. Nervously, Melodi nodded without saying a single word. He ate a lunch of pasta and red Velvet. Gerald also ordered a glass of manggo smoothies. Gerald ate gracefully. It seems, he is not an ordinary person. Shortly after, Gerald seemed to finish eating first. He wiped his mouth with a tissue. Melody watched him through the tail of his eyes. For some reason, the heart of Melodi dag dig dug because of it. All his life, he had never felt anything like this. And this was the first time his heart was pounding when he saw a man.
"Have you?" gerald asked with one eyebrow up when he saw Melodi pushing her plate that had only been eaten in half.
"Already, sir" replied Melody.
"You don't like the menu?" ask again.
"Em .. i-yes. I don't like to eat pasta and spaghetti" he said nervously with his hands clutched together.
"I'm sorry, I didn't ask first" he said. "Oh yes, it seems like our age distance is not the furthest so don't call me sir. I'm not your boss anyway."
"If I call you brother? Can you?" ask Melodi by scraping a few times.
"Well, it's still better" he said as he drank his machiato. "Oh yes, regarding the job I offer, it's not really a difficult job. But we need a natural partnership. I want you to be my temporary lover or rather a pretend lover. Especially in front of my family." she casually made Melodi round her eyes.
"Temporary lover? Pretending? Meanin?" tanya Melodi.
"Yes, I want you to be my lover for a maximum of 6 months, before my lover returns from abroad. However, it may not be up to 6 months. If 3 or 4 months later my lover has returned, I will immediately decide on you. Don't worry, I'll pay you 200 million up front. So whenever our deal ends, that one remains entirely yours." he said, leaving Melodi's mouth open in disbelief.
"Why are you asking for my help? And ... when do we meet? Why would you suddenly offer me a job like this?" ask Melodi curiously.
Gerald smiled slightly, barely perceiving.
"I heard your conversation with Loli. That's why I'm offering you this job because I know you need a lot of money" Gerald casually said.
"But .. isn't that an employee-only room, then how did you get in and listen to it?" ask Melodi curiously. Gerald smiled in anguish.
"For I am the owner of the cafe" concluded Gerald, making Melodi widen her eyes with her right hand shut her mouth. It's really an unexpected thing. Yes, during working at the cafe, he did not know the figure of his boss because he was only a part-time worker. He only works during the day until late afternoon and sometimes late at night. During this time the cafe owner only came in the morning or night, because according to information from other employees, the cafe owner was continuing his studies. During this time he studied abroad and the management of the cafe he entrusted to his confidants. And now he has returned and continued his studies in the country, according to the request of the mother.
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"Loe looks so cute tonight, Za,! I ampe pangling." praise Azura while winking one eye at the sight of Eza's appearance that night. Hair combed drizzle with Pomade. Navy shirts, gray jeans, and white sneakers make his appearance different from his usual day.
Eza blushed hearing the praise from Azura's lips.
"Loe has realized over time. Happymart's other children already know a lot." said Eza while walking to his car.
"So we're gonna use a car? Where do you help the car? Kasi know me the place dong who knows I can also get a good car like gini." said Azura while chuckling when Eza opened the car door for him.
"Hust, don't just talk!" hiss Eza while looking to his right and left. Afraid that someone heard and misunderstood and really thought it was a stolen car. "Just the mouth just by the way! Does my face look like a thief? Sekate-kate aja talking." he added while smacking a smile He knows, Azura just joking. But it can be dangerous if someone hears and misunderstands. He could have been yelled at by a thief.
Azura chuckled then raised her index and middle fingers, "Canda cuy! Whose car, by the way? Borrow the same money? Can you not know the same guy? Who knows when I want pinjem it will stay to say ", said Azura while installing a seat belt.
"You'd like to be recognized? Be able. I am Eza Saputra. If you want to borrow, please say so. No need to hesitate." he said while extending his hand.
Azura blinked her eyes, she never thought Eza was a person because of her job as a cashier. So how could you possibly have a car!
"Cock-awkwardly? Don't believe? Yes, look at the evidence." said Eza while issuing a letter of ownership of his car.
Azura read the name of the owner, rightly stated the name Eza Saputra. If he is rich, why work as a cashier, he thought. He tried to think again, 'Oh maybe he took the installments at the dealer! Could be anyhow.' There are not many such things today. That's what's on his mind.
"Sorry, I guess ... " Azura grinned wide making Eza chuckle.
"Don't worry! Wh why? I look like I'm not convincing, right?"
"Ah, not that, Za! All this time I've seen you ride a motorcycle to Happymart, so I don't think you have a car." said quickly. "By the way, you want me to eat where the hell?"
"Ke cafe Starla. You know that cafe. I said tonight there is a live performance Andmesh, so I want ajakin loe dinner there aja."
"Wow, seriously!" exclaimed Azura with sparkling eyes. "Well, I don't want to be taught by the dinner if gini. Too often, Za."
"Make Eneng, what the hell is not." said Eza while chuckling.
Upon arrival at the cafe Starla, the cafe already looks crowded with visitors. The new clock shows at 19:50. Luckily they were still at the table, although a bit of a corner but still able to see towards the stage clearly.
Eza immediately pulled out a chair and let Azura sit down. He treated Azura like a princess making two of the three people sitting at the table not far from his position look at her with a look that.
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