
Right after the Adhan and his isha', Shahdan grabbed his belt and put on the hole that was most comfortable for him. While stealing a look at Ratria who looks very beautiful and fashionable with blushing lipstick on the lips. The wife had prepared with a handbag with him.
"Are you ready, Rat?" Shahdan greeted him at the door. The wife just glanced at him for a moment and nodded. Then pass through without talking with a bent face. Indeed, that's the expression on her beautiful face since Kasandra said goodbye from the office house this afternoon.
Shahdan occasionally invited him to speak softly even though he did not get a satisfactory response. Only the best answer is the word no and yes or also the nod of his chin and his head.
And that is precisely the good response for Shahdan, no longer the answer ketus, fierce or even ignoring as the habit of the wife when angry. I felt a little calm because of it.
Especially when Ratria replied with a nod to the invitation of Shahdan, to immediately prepare to attend the dinner invitation from Kasandra. It feels really relieved. Shahdan thought, Ratria would not be present to accompany him.
"Rat, you're so beautiful. Honestly, when I offered to take you to the Salon and you refused, I thought you wouldn't leave tonight. Thank you, Rat. You are very smart to dress up," said Shahdan rather softly.
Arka had brought them, splitting the road to the city of Surabaya. Heading to one of the big restaurants in Surabaya, according to the location that Kasandra has sent to the application on her phone.
"Yes" answered Ratria. By continuing to throw your face into the street at the side window and not glancing at Shahdan for a second.
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The big boss, known as president Alex, Kasandra's father, has rented a private room for the foursome. Chairman Alex with the princess, Kasandra, threw a smile when Shahdan with Ratria just arrived and joined there.
The table is large enough that it has been filled with a variety of dinner menu. They choose to sit on a thick carpet that is soft and soft even though there is a sofa in the room. And Ratria with the president Alex has been shaking hands with each other.
Shahdan was having a stale conversation with president Alex when Ratria's eyes met Kasandra's eyes that stared warmly at him. Smiling friendly and no longer look down like when he came to the office house this afternoon.
Dinner had quickly started without any conversation in it. The four men faced each plate with various contents of the chest and head which of course were different from each other.
"Shahdan and Ratria, please enjoy this dinner to the fullest. Don't be disinclined," said president Alex. The plate had returned empty and was enjoying the grape juice in its glass.
"Thank you, president," greeted Shahdan with a smile and nodded. The contents on his plate were almost gone. Ratria was silent and was still trying to make up his mind.
"Yes, Shahdan and Ratria, don't hesitate. Let's help spend it" Kasandra said in a very friendly tone. No longer spoiled for the sake of seeking attention from Shahdan.
"Thank you, Sandra," said Shahdan by looking at Kasandra's face for a moment.
Five minutes later..
"Ehmm, since dinner is over and it's evening, I'll go straight to the purpose of our meeting, Shahdan," Alex's president began to speak. And this is also what Shahdan is waiting for impatiently behind his calm attitude.
"Ready, president. Please tell me," Jawan Shahdan respectfully. However, President Alex is the boss and boss at the big airline where he has been so far. It must be for him to glorify a great boss like Alex's president.
"Look, Shahdan. I've been watching you for a long time. I love your ethics and work ethic. And it just so happens that right now I really need your help, Shahdan, "the president said.
Seemed to take his breath. Shahdan listened without a voice. So did Ratria and Kasandra.
"Look, you already know that my daughter, Kasandra, is not married, but is pregnant. And I'm asking for your help, Shahdan. Marry Kasandra,"
"Ohuk,,!! Uhuk,, uhuk,,!!" this sudden cough was Ratria.
"Why should I, president? You and Kasandra already know if I am married," said Shahdan looked at the president.
"You are the best male worker and the one I chose, Shahdan. And most importantly, Kasandra wants you too."
"His pregnancy already requires the figure of the husband and father of the baby in his stomach. In certain examinations, the doctor will ask who the baby's father is in the womb,"
"In addition to getting the gift that Kasandra delivered to you this afternoon, you will also be one of my heirs, Shahdan."
The president stopped talking for longer this time. And set his eyes on the increasingly lowered Ratria. Is she crying,,??
"Ratria, isn't marrying more than once allowed? I as Kasandra's parents knock on your conscience to love each other. Help me, Ratria," said the President in a heavy voice.
All eyes were on Ratria. And slowly the face looked up.
"Enough sir Shahdan alone you ask. I'm just listening to the story you're directing, Alex sir," Ratria said.
The face of the president seems to change, so hard and pias. There is a dislike for the answer of Shahdan's wife.
"Daddy, isn't it a very good chance this wish I gave you?" ask the president. Now he looks scared of Ratria.
"I'm already married. Ratria is my wife, the president. I'm sorry, I object and I'm not willing to marry Kasandra, the president," said Syahdan.
"You don't have to part with Ratria. You will still be together even though Kasandra has you married. You have two wives,"
"Don't forget, Shahdan. Kasandra brought enough treasure for your wedding. Also a big stake in my mascapa, most of it will be yours," the president continued to persuade Shahdan to agree.
"Yes, um Shahdan. Pity me. Marry me. I want your help," persuaded Kasandra to seduce.
"Sorry, Kasandra. Why don't you go back with your ex-husband. Doesn't she also want a baby in your womb?" ask Shahdan carefully.
Kasandra. And suddenly sobbing held back the crying.
"I'll never go back to her, ma'am. He is a light-handed man who can kill me at any time" Kasandra complained.
"How, Shahdan. I believe that you are a good man who is not stingy to provide help. And I don't think your wife really minded." The president said coldly without thinking about Ratria's feelings.
"Sorry, I interrupted!" Ratria made a sudden noise.
"Rubber, Mr. Alek. I don't really mind if my husband marries your daughter. But I also strongly do not mind leaving Mr. Shahdan if he chooses and marries your daughter." Ratria said sharply as she looked at Alex's president with her fiery gaze.
"President, forgive me. I can't give Kasandra any help. I'm sorry, Sandra," asserted Shahdan at last. Then grab the work bag that was deliberately brought. Issuing all files and proof of ownership of all luxury goods that afternoon delivered Kasandra to the official house. The Shahdan had intended to return it immediately.
Ratria's speech just now, made it faster to say things that had been held back to be conveyed. Shahdan wants to know, what is being thought by the honorable president for the sake of the child's happiness. The degree to which the selfishness of a conglomerate treats a subordinate who is considered helpless because of the glare of the treasure and the throne.
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