I Don'T Want To Be Cinderella #1
23. Lunch time

Lunch Time (Lunch)

Author, pov

“Include me Kirana, Sir.”

Kirana extended her hand towards Rudi Mahesa complete with a smile and soft voice typical of customer service training from professionals, but it seems that it does not work to Rudi Mahesa who is still floundering to make the room again hit by tension for a while, before finally the King received a helping hand without saying anything.

Kirana smiled in relief, at least her hand was accepted not ignored. Big Boss mah be free, smile or not, answer his greetings will not, bebaas ... than fired, danger .. yes fired from the job, yes fired also be prospective mantu … so be free, whatever.

“Sini, Brother, we sit here only huh?”

Arletha re-embraced Kirana's arm to sit on the beige sofa in the living room. And according to Kirana's estimates, the sofa feels soft and comfortable blend with a spacious family room with ivory white shades.

A 55’ smart TV is installed on the front wall of the sofa, to the left of the sofa there is an electric milk-brown massage chair that also looks very comfortable. Kirana imagined it must be very comfortable after working all day then sitting in that chair and enjoying the massage, aaah the ultimate pleasure. Kirana's eyes stared at a spiral staircase near the modern pantry at the end of the room.

Glass walls adorn the other side of the room showing a back porch where there is a modern kitchen complete with a bar table and a set of dining table made of wood, with a large, the rattan swing on the other side overlooks a back garden that looks green by ornamental plants and grass that runs towards a swimming pool with sun loungers on its side, do not miss a wrought iron garden table near the mango tree and the longan that gives shade.

“So how long has Brother been dating Kakang?” Arletha asked breaking the silence while returning Kirana from exploring the mansion with her eyes.

Two waiters brought cups of tea and small plates of snacks.

“Hmmm ... we haven't been dating,” replied Kirana making everyone look at her in surprise.

Caraka just smiled at Kirana's reply, she gave Kirana a cup of tea, then she took the tea for herself.

“Before?” ask Widya's mother still dodged it confused.

All of them were now staring at Kirana just as confused. Bebeda with Caraka who casually sipped her tea, then laughed looking at the confused face of her family.

“Hahaha, I forgot to tell you that I rejected Kirana several times, even until yesterday I still rejected her.”

“Rejected? You were rejected?” Widya's mother asked with round eyes as if she could not believe that her eldest son would be rejected by a woman. The cup of tea that had been lifted now he put it back on top of the blisters.

“Returned? This new news!” arletha exclaimed with a laugh, then sipped her tea.

“Hahahaha.” Kirana was surprised to hear Candra who seemed to be indifferent and quiet now joined in laughing loudly when she heard her brother rejected.

“Iya, need more struggle to get it. All commonly used moves do not mempan.”

“Serious?” ask Candra not to believe it. “Include magic card?” Caraka took the sausage solo then bribed it with just two bites.

“Yap, magic card included.” Caraka nods her head making Candra and Arleta laugh again.

Rudi Mahesa, also Widya's mother, seems to be interested in the conversation of their sons and daughters. The two of them are now seen enjoying tea while listening to the talk of young people.

“Why? The most eligible, and the most wanted bachelor in this year.” Arletha looks curious on the reason Kirana rejected her brother who got the nickname of the most qualified bachelor and the most desirable bachelor to be a couple this year.

“He is also the most ideal son in law.” Not to be outdone Mamah Widya continued Arletha's speech while addressing Kirana curiously. Why did the girl reject her eldest son who friends thought qualified as the ideal son-in-law?

Kirana looked at Caraka for help, but unfortunately Caraka just smiled while shrugging her shoulders casually with her mouth full of enjoying the arems, in contrast to her who could only hold a teacup without daring to drink it.

“That's exactly the reason,” Kirana said making everyone look at her clueless. “I don't really like Prince types like Bos.”

“Bos?” rudi Mahesa asked with furrowed brows.

Ahah! It seemed like the Big Boss was already starting to wonder about him.

“I mean .. Caraka.”

“He still calls me, Boss.” Caraka smiled as she shook her head.

Kirana looked at everyone who was now looking at her curiously including the Big Boss who was now seriously staring at her.

“Because Caraka is indeed my Boss in the office, and everyone calls her that.”

“Not it.” A voice full of authority made Kirana directly stare at the very end of the chair where the Big Boss was sitting while looking at him. “Why don't you like a guy like Raka?”

“It ... because I prefer hardworking men instead of men who rely solely on big name families. Because I think a real man is a man who can stand on his own feet, not a man who lives on the legacy of his parents.”

Everyone was speechlessly shocked at Kirana's words, in contrast to Caraka who was secretly smiling. But without Candra's fonduda coming to smile, he now knows why the brother who is notabannya a true roommate can bend his knees to a receptionist from an ordinary family, until determined to cancel an arranged marriage with someone who is considered most suitable to accompany a Caraka Continent.

The first impression that Candra caught when she first met Kirana was her natural beauty without excessive make up, it highlighted her beauty even more. After watching her speak, Candra can find out that Kirana is an honest and smart girl, seen how he tried to look calm when faced with the Big Boss and conditions that had made everyone seem to hold their breath. Kirana could also answer Big Boss's questions without looking nervous, to the point without rambling, and there was definitely no impression she was trying to curry favor with her parents, even he blatantly said that he did not like men who lived only with big names and family wealth.

“Ngapunten, Ndoro, daharipun sampun cemawis (Sorry, Madam, food is ready).” Mbak Nunung broke the silence made Widya's mother stand up then asked everyone to move to the dining table which was on the back porch.

On the table have been presented dishes containing meat such as steak, complete with pieces of potatoes, chickpeas and carrots, doused by brown sauce like stew as the sauce. Looks a very beautiful color combination.

“Selat solo, steak is Solo,” whispered Caraka with a smile as she pulled out a chair for Kirana, which Kirana replied with a smile.

There is no rice? Do rich people never eat rice? Kirana does not bother, maybe this is the habit of the Caraka family.

“So when was the first time you guys were close?”

Candra cut the meat then ate it, she looked at Kirana who was smilingly receiving the plate with the meat that had been cut from Caraka. Seeing that Candra was sure that the two liked each other, but why didn't they become one? Was it for the reason that Kirana had told you earlier? Or because of her sister's match?

“Remember the project in Takengon, Aceh?” Candra nodded in light of the project receiving investment from Japanese investors. “Kirana who became the translator that time.”

“Kakak can speak Japanese?”

“Large cost in Japan.” Caraka who answered Arletha's question from seeing Kirana had just bribed her food, made Caraka smile. “And because the idea was also that investment happened.”

Kirana looked at him with round eyes and a full mouth, making Caraka laugh while shuffling Kirana's hair a little, she seemed to forget that there were four pairs of eyes that were now staring at her action.

“I?” Kirana asked after swallowing her food, it was fortunate that she did not choke just now that choking could embarrass her.

“Yes, you remember when we first met with Mr. Takeda at the hotel?”

Kirana nodded her head remembering the day she was appointed as an impromptu translator because the interpreter who used to work for Caraka was absent that day.

“I still remember your facial expression when I had to translate about the resort concept in Takengon. After we get out of the meeting room, you say that the concept like this looks like I will lose investors.”

“Hahaha.” Kirana laughed remembering.

Kirana could not hide her thoughts at that time. The thought that he thought he was just saying slowly turned out to be not as slow as he thought and finally he had to explain the weakness of Caraka's concept, and express his own concept. He never thought that the concept would be used by Caraka and managed to attract considerable investment.

“And it was for the first time that there was a subordinate who dared to criticize my concept.”

“Hahaha .. it is always necessary for someone to criticize, if indeed it requires criticism, and of course constructive criticism, which can provide solutions not just empty criticism.”

Caraka nodded in agreement with a smile.

“And your concept worked really well, Mr. Takeda was really impressed when I filed for a re-revision.”

“It is a pity that the natural assets owned by Takengon are only built by ordinary resorts. Now people are getting tired of modern concepts such as malls and urban areas, most prefer to vacation with adventure in nature.”

“True, now the mall has mushroomed everywhere making a turnover freefall, we must really set the marketing strategy,” said Candra who got a word of agreement from Kirana, and unexpectedly Candra and Kirana engage in a conversation about business, the conversation continues until they finish eating.

At the end of the dining table, on the head seat, Rudi Mahesa quietly watched Kirana. Kirana is smart, she has fresh ideas in business that Caraka, Candra, and even herself never imagined. Besides that what was clearly visible was how his eldest son treated the girl affectionately, his eyes were always looking at Kirana with loving eyes, a smile never escaped Caraka's face when she spoke to Kirana. Undoubtedly, his son had completely fallen in love with the girl.

Aaah, it seems like Takeshi fortress is no longer as solid as it used to be, the proof of the unexpected attack from Kirana is enough to make it start to falter.

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