
With a slow step, my friend entered his house. Today his work schedule is really tight. He had to move from one meeting to another. Not to mention, Dwi, a confidant who takes care of the company in Jakarta informs if there are problems with the company. Friends should go to Jakarta and sort things out as soon as possible.
Upon entering the living room, he saw that his parents were there. They were watching television. The man chose to meet his parents before entering the room. The friend landed his butt next to the mother and hugged her.
“Why, darling? Very tired you rich,” said Ayunda while wiping the top of his son's head.
“Banget, ma.”
“Pak Dwi phone papa, he said there is a problem in Jakarta,” interrupted Reyhan.
“Iya, pa. There's a problem with the company there. Tomorrow I have to go to Jakarta.”
“You papa who left there?”
“Ngga. Let me just. From there, I went to Singapore and met Gemma. I'd like to collaborate on the distribution of goods there.”
“Hmm. But remember, don't be too tired. Keep your health.”
“Iya, pa.”
Reyhan threw his smile to see his eldest son who is still spoiled to his wife despite his age has now entered 28 years. He's always like that if there's anything that bothers his mind.
“Oh yes, about applying Ila how?”
“Delayed first, pa.”
“Because of work problems?”
“Not.”
The friend straightened his body and began to talk seriously with both of his parents. Since Vanila met her, she hasn't spoken to Reyhan and Ayunda if she asks him to postpone his intention to propose.
“Ila asked me to postpone it. Said he wasn't ready.”
“But ready?” Ayunda looked at her son confused.
“Iya, mom. It seems I am the one who is too quick to take steps or it could be me who is too quick to draw conclusions. Looking at her attitude towards me, I thought that she had the same feelings as me. But it seems he still needs time to convince himself. It was my fault for walking too fast because I wanted to end my own life quickly. And now I'm going to lower my speed and let him catch up with me. If we were friends, we would be together. But if not, it seems like I have to wait for another woman to pull my heart.”
There was a little laugh from Friend afterwards. Ayunda looked at this child with an uncertain feeling. The happiness he had seen on the child's face some time ago, now was no longer visible. The woman immediately hugged Friend, trying to give support through his embrace.
“Do you love her?” ask Reyhan.
“Hmm. yes, pa. I think I'm in love with him. He and all his unique qualities can always make me laugh. But he didn't seem to feel what I was feeling. I don't know, pa.”
“Did you just give up?”
“According to papa I should give up?”
“Do not. You have to keep moving forward. Until he says with his own mouth that he doesn't love you and asks you to leave, then you can give up. But before that, don't even think about letting go. He is your happiness, so you have to fight for him. Understand?”
“Ready, doctor!”
Reyhan's laughter broke upon hearing his son's words. The spirit of Friend who had extinguished hearing the delay of the proposal requested by Vanila, again flared up. Finished cleaning up the company's problems in Jakarta, he will return to pursue Vanila. Convince the girl to accept her love.
“I go to the room first, ma, pa.”
“Iya.”
Friend raised his body, then walked towards the second floor towards his room. The eyes of Reyhan and Ayunda continue to follow the movements of his son. Since leaving Shafa, only this time they saw Friend liked a girl. They really hope Vanila can be a friend of friends. Wishing the girl could restore the happiness of her firstborn son who had lost.
“According to you, can you conquer Vanilla?” Reyhan looked at Ayunda.
“Hust be able. He is our son. In his blood flow your blood, mas. You used to not give up chasing me. I'm sure he'll be able to get Vanila. I'll help him with prayer.”
Reyhan's smile expanded upon hearing the wife's words. His hand grabbed Ayunda's shoulder and pulled her into his arms. Ayunda wrapped her hands around her husband's waist. His choice gave him three sons. Their love story that is not easy and full of heart conflicts ends with happiness.
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Although not accompanied by friends, Vanila continued to undergo cooking lessons along with Gibran. Today she was surprised that Gavin joined her sister. The girl is challenged to make a fusion menu. Of course Vanila was made to scratch her head hearing the challenge from Gavin.
Menu fusion is the incorporation of food ingredients, forms and processing techniques from two or several different types of cuisine into a new menu. Gavin challenged Vanilla to create a fusion menu combining western and Asian food. He was given half an hour to think about the menu he would make.
Vanila opened her phone, looking for fusion menus that she could roughly make. Finally he decided to make Chinese-style noodles but used pasta as a substitute for noodles. He quickly picked up the materials needed by her.
Gavin and Gibran sat watching what the girl was doing. Gavin was quite impressed to see the way Vanilla sliced onions and other ingredients. It seemed like the younger brother had already given the girl quite a lesson.
“What does he want to do?” ask Gavin to Gibran.
“Kanya want to make noodles but use pasta for substitute ingredients mienya.”
“Hmm.. rich so.”
Gavin and Gibran continue to pay attention to what Vanila is doing without any desire to interfere. They freed the girl to be creative according to her own imagination. Being watched so intensely by her two favorite chefs no doubt made Vanila nervous. He seemed to be participating in a cooking contest with the two chefs who became judges.
After boiling the spaghetti, Vanila immediately drained it. Do not forget he gave the oil so that the paste is not sticky. Then the girl immediately made condiments for the paste. He put in chopped garlic and ginger, sliced red chili and red cayenne pepper and lastly put in slices of chicken meat already sliced in boxes.
Some spices are put in the pan, not to forget he added thin flavorings and soy sauce as a substitute for angciu. After being given a little water, he put in a pokchoy and gave an oyster sauce. After correcting the taste, then he put spaghetti into the pan. After stirring for a while, Vanila put the results of her cooking into three dishes.
Vanila put a plate of pasta combined with her homemade chinese seasoning. Not to forget she adorns spaghetti with piterseli leaves to make it look more beautiful. Gibran smiled with satisfaction at the work of his protege. Together with Gavin, he tasted the cuisine.
“Ehmm. You just have to be braver again in giving spices,” said Gavin.
“Iya, chef.”
“Iya, chef.”
“Take your food, let's eat together. For an impromptu challenge, the results are good enough,” praise Gavin.
The smile on Vanilla's face expanded. He was very happy to hear the praise from Gavin. Chefs rarely praise people. He often makes spicy comments if tasting dishes that do not fit his tongue. And this time Vanila felt lucky to avoid the spicy mouth of Gavin.
Vanila was excited to taste her spaghetti. It tastes good enough, but as Gibran said, there is a little sour because of the lime flavor is a little excessive. But at least the results of his work can still be enjoyed and do not make people who eat it upset stomach.
While eating, Vanila looked at the faces of Gavin and Gibran alternately. The faces of both are so similar and both of them do take on more of Dimas's face, compared to Ily. On the sidelines of their meal, Vanila felt something was lacking. Friend's absence makes it seem like there is less. Usually the man always comes to taste his cooking.
“Rakan is still in Jakarta?” ask Gavin to Gibran.
“Ehmm.. but said bang Gemma, tomorrow he went to Singapore you meet brother there. Said he wanted to work with Orchid Company on the distribution of goods there.”
“The problem in Jakartanya is settled?”
“My already. Poor he must be tired of cleaning up the company problems alone. Aqeel and Daffa are busy with their duties in the hospital.”
“It's already a risk. But brother sure Rakan definitely able.”
Gavin and Gibran are caught by Vanilla. The girl just found out that Friend is in Jakarta. It was only fitting that the man had never met her lately. Don't go to see him, not send a message. At first Vanila thought he was angry and tried to avoid it. But apparently the man was busy with his work.
“What Friends have contacted you?” ask Gibran to Vanilla.
“Eh. ng. ngga, chef.”
“The child if he is busy with his work, must forget the people around him. Try to contact him. Don't forget to ask for it. He's tomorrow to Singapore.”
Vanilla nodded her head at Gibran's words. Maybe tonight he'll try to call friends. Some days do not meet, it seems kangen also want to hear the voice of the man. Vanila longed to see the man's smile and put it on her head. Things that you always do to him.
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Vanilla released the mucus that wrapped his body. Finished performing the isha prayer, the girl continued it with the Istikharah prayer, asking Allah SWT for guidance on the return that is now on it. He complained about his friend. Is that guy the right match for her.
After folding her prayer tools, Vanila climbed into the bed while picking up her phone.For quite a while she looked at the square flat object in her hand. For a few days there were no incoming messages from friends for him. Vanilla was really upset at the man. Since he had delayed Rakan's proposal, the Daffa brother had not contacted him at all since that day.
“Bang Rakan means not really serious with me. I just said that I immediately told you no news. Nyebelin, he said he wanted to be my husband, but not married had left without news already rich Toyib,” muttered Vanila upset to issue a complaint that was not contacted by Friend.
Almost the phone in his hand came off when a message entered his phone. His eyes sparkled when he saw the friend who sent the message. Looks like the decision was up to the man's ears. a smile rises on his face when you send a picture of a doll with the caption you like? beneath it. He quickly replied to a friend's message.
To Bang Friends :
Funny doll. I liked.
From Bang Partners :
Ok. that's a gift for you.
To Bang Friends :
Where's brother now?
From Bang Partners :
The Singapore
To Bang Friends :
When's home?
From Bang Partners :
The day after
To Bang Friends :
Okay, bang. Do not forget to eat, rest and take vitamins
From Bang Partners :
Ok, calis baby
To Bang Friends :
Calis what?
From Bang Partners :
Wife Candidate
A red tinge immediately adorned Vanila's face reading a message sent by Friend. His heart that was just disoriented erratically immediately beamed as soon as reading the abbreviation of Friend for him. After discussing the message several times, the two ended their activities.
Vanila put the phone on the nightstand and laid herself down. Her heart was really happy to get news from Friend. Now the girl was able to sleep quietly after four days of not hearing from Rakan. He also hopes the day after tomorrow will arrive, and he can meet with Rakan as soon as possible.
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Vanilla weighs the same as Calsu😁