Dusk (And Taste)
Chapter 9

Different place. In a tall building. In a room whose door is written “CEO”. Reyhan leaned his burly body against the back of his chair. Staring at the ceiling of the study room with a bright smile that wrapped his lips.

“Al, can't wait to make you a wife. Makes you the place I come home tired after a day struggling on work and make you a mother for my children.”

Reyhan muttered to himself with a smile that could not be separated from his lips. Imagine how his life will be with the girl who has been filling the deepest space in his heart. Nadhira Aleeana Prayudha's.

Geck. Geck. Geck.

“Log in!” reyhan said let me in. There appeared a man who looked several years younger than him. In the man's hand were several neatly stacked maps. Thio. The man who served as Reyhan's secretary from the beginning Reyhan became the CEO of his Papa branch.

“This, Sir. There are some files you need to sign.” Tio thrust the pile of maps at Reyhan.

“Put it on the table, Yo. I'll check before signing. I'm afraid there's been a mistake. And I don't want just because a little mistake will have a big impact on the company like last time.” Reyhan said and began to check the files that Tio had brought.

“You can come out. I'll call again when it's done.”

“Good, Sir.” Tio turned his body towards the door. Before his exit his steps were stopped by the call of his boss.

“Yo!”

“Iya, Sir ?”

“What is my schedule today ?” Reyhan asked but still focused on the files on his desk.

“After lunch hour, I have a meeting schedule with a client from Yudha's Property to discuss the cooperation of branch company development project in Palembang. That's it, Mr.” Tio explained.

“Okay, Tio. Thanks.”

“Iya, Sir. Then I say goodbye.”

Reyhan is still struggling with the files that must be checked before being signed. Reyhan glanced at the clock in his left hand.in 30 minutes he would meet the client. Reyhan leaned his body. Rest for a while before moving out of the room.

Drrtt.. Drrtt..

Reyhan picked up the vibrating cell phone nailed to his suit.

“Assalamu’alaikum, Ma!”

“Kakak is still in the office ?” ask Mama across the phone.

“Iya, Mother. But just step out again. Reyhan's meeting with a client outside. Why, Ma ?”

“Ngak. Mama just want to ngingetin if later we go to Om Yudha's house. So don't come home late, huh ?”

“Oh it. Yes, Ma. Reyhan inget. Finish meeting Abraham directly home.”

“Ya. Careful, Brother.”

“Iya, Mother. Assalamu’alaikum.”

Reyhan put his phone back in his suit pocket and walked towards the elevator reserved for the CEO. Leaving his room on the 18th floor of the building.

On the way to the parking lot. Many employees greeted. And only answered with a smile and a nod. That's Reyhan. With a strong body and strong mimic is perfect for him to carry the profession as CEO in a company that was painstakingly built by his father, Fahmi Oktara. Although only assigned to work in branch companies. However, it still works as much as possible. Because he did not want to disappoint his parents. Especially the Papa.

Reyhan enters his car and runs towards the place where he will meet with the client. It did not take long for Reyhan to arrive at a fancy restaurant but in a classic style. He walked through rows of chairs that have been occupied by many visitors. Reyhan circulated the view looking for the table number that was already booked for his meeting. Until finally Reyhan's view stopped right at the number of tables that were close to the translucent window to the highway. Reyhan walked towards the table and sat down. Reyhan plays his phone while waiting for his client to come.

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After Finza and Kayla left a while ago. Bara was still glued to the door of Nadhira's room that was slightly open.

“Bang, why ?”

Nadhira wiggled Bara's burly hand that was still perched on his shoulder. However, Bara did not budge at all.

“Bang!”

Bara is still loyal to his position. Still glued to the door passed by her sister's best friend who had just left Nadhira's room. Nadhira who had begun to get upset because he did not also get a response Bara now began the action pinching her brother's waist and shouting.

“Abaaang!”

Nadhira's shrill voice filled the room with shades of sky blue. Bara was aghast at Nadhira's scream that pierced his eardrum. Bara slightly grimaced and held his waist which might have been flushed from Nadhira's former pinch.

“Akkhh... What the hell, Deck ? Pain tau nak.”

“The policy is called-call not nyahut anyway. Keep daydreaming. New guests know the taste later. Hahaha.”

“Do’ain ugly-ugly continues.” Bara pursed her lips got such treatment from her sister. However, a second later the look on his face changed by a hundred and eighty degrees. He started to smile to himself.

“Bang, why the hell ? Faced. Now smile to yourself.” Nadhira felt a little strange about the behavior of the men with him at this time.

“Dek, Brother want to ask something deh.” Bara took a position right in front of Nadhira. He sat on his sister's dresser.

“Ya. What is it ?” Nadhira slightly raised his head to clearly see Bara's face.

“According to adek, Kayla is the person how ?” ask Bara directly to the topic of conversation.

“Wah... Brother likes Kayla, yes ?” Nadhira seemed enthusiastic to hear Bara's question about Kayla.

“Ish..not to say anything yet play nyimpulin aja.” Bara touched Nadhira's forehead until he grimaced and held her forehead.

“Cup cup. Don't cry my little sister.” Bara carried Nadhira's head into his lap. Gently stroked his sister's hair which was still covered in hijab. Nadhira further drowned his face in Bara's lap.

“And I'm getting married, Bang. Small cook anyway ?” sontak Nadhira and Bara laughed.

Bara glanced at the circular object in his hand and patted his eel. Nadhira looked up at Reyndra confused.

“Abang forgot there was a meeting outside. 15 minutes left. Brother left, yes ?”

“Ya. Brother carefully. Remember, you still owe me the same explanation about Kayla.”

“OK. Okay.” Just a grin.

Nadhira grabbed Bara's hand and kissed her. Bara replied by gently stroking the back of her sister's hand and left Nadhira alone in her room. Before closing the door, Bara tilted her head.

“Dek, said father later malem Reyhan here with his family.”

“Oh.” Nadhira only responded to her sister with the word oh.

“Free oh doang ?” ask Bara a little objection.

“Lah, keep saying what ?” Nadhira looked at her confused sister.

“Zinc cake. Would like to be applied.” Bara blinked one eye tempting Nadhira.

“Ih Brother. Depart there. Later late.” Nadhira's cheeks looked flushed red from blushing embarrassed by Bara's temptation.

“Telat tikit is okay dong. Kan meetingnya same sister-in-law.” Before seeing Nadhira's response, Bara had already closed the door.

Hearing the words of the prospective sister-in-law made Nadhira's cheeks increasingly blushed.

“Abaaang!” Nadhira shouted out in annoyance. Though he knew that his cry would end in vain, for Bara would not turn.

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Reyhan spent 20 minutes waiting for the client just by playing the phone. Reyhan returned to circulate his gaze to all sides of the restaurant. Expect someone who is waiting to show up soon.

Reyhan looked at the black watch that was coiled in his hand. He snorted softly and sipped the remaining ice cappucino half. Then back to his phone.

At the entrance of the restaurant, there was a man in a navy suit who added to his good looks. Bars.

He walked down every visitor bench with his gaze and stopped at someone who was looking down on the bench by the translucent glass window. Bara set foot full of charisma approaching Reyhan.

“Hei! Sorry I'm late.” Bara patted Reyhan's shoulder which made Reyhan gasp in shock.

“Lo's habits ngangetin people. If I hang, how ?” Reyhan said annoyed with the habits of Bara who likes to surprise.

“Iya. Ja. Sorry. Very sensational anyway. More PMS lo?”

“Udah-already. A lot of lo talk. Where is late anyway. Don't have a clock, do you ? So the CEO is not disciplined anyway.”

“Iya. I'm late too because of your future wife, tuh. I was just like that until I forgot time. Where pake rambled everything again this morning.”

“Oh.” Only that word could come out of Reyhan's mouth.

"Pantesan aja y'all mate. Same behavior." Dumel.

"What are you talking about ?"

"Nothing. Just start with."

Reyhan began to explain about the building construction plan to be done in Palembang on Bara. Bara occasionally responds with a nod and refocuses on Reyhan's explanation.

“Well, so how ? When can we start the project ?” Reyhan ended his explanation.

“Kalo can be as soon as possible. Because in my opinion, the building that you build with a design like the one you already clear earlier will take longer than the construction of previous buildings.”

“Good. We'll survey the location next week. Can it ?”

“Oke.”

Reyhan stared at the frenzied highway through the windowpanes. Occasionally glanced at Bara who focused on his cellphone. I don't know what he's doing.

“Han, I'm back first, yes. Want to pick up dad with mom.”

“Oh. Okay, Bar. Careful.”

He moved from his seat.

“See you later malem, sister-in-law.” Bara slightly whispered in Reyhan's ear and smiled amusedly.

“Iya, sister-in-law.” candidate Reyhan blinked one eye at Bara.

Reyhan and Bara's compact laughter airs in the restaurant inviting strange gazes from other visitors. Reyhan closed his mouth and looked down. Bara rushed to leave Reyhan.

___To Be Continued__