I'm Just a Figurant
[POV Alex] Ch 102 - Meet

Dino never let me down. He managed to arrange the reunion and made sure Khansa's name was registered there. Feelings of nervousness, insecurity, enthusiasm, happiness were mixed in my heart. I really can't describe my feelings.

"She, book a ticket to Surabaya."

"When is it sir?"

"Sunday. Monday We did not go to several areas of Jatim, one of which is Surabaya."

"Good Sir. I'll get everything ready."

As he said, Winda prepared all the branch data that I would visit. From the list of names of employees and their positions, total DPK (Third Party Funds), acquisition of Bancassurance (insurance products), total funds in and out, total credit and NPL (Non Performing Loan) and other data.

I touched Khansa's name. My woman is smart. If you see how awkward he was during High School, who would have thought he would serve as a funding manager who needed good communication and persuasion skills. I'm so proud of him.

Khansa, don't hate me. I have to make you mine.

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The trip to Surabaya really made me nervous. I drank many times to reduce my nervousness.

"Do I need to get more water, sir?" ask the Winda who is sitting next to me.

"Not necessary." We were on the plane. Half an hour later the plane will land in the city of Surabaya, where my woman is.

"Have you booked a hotel?" my many.

"Already Sir. We'll stay at the Plum hotel, according to Mr."

"Okay, thank."

"Together Sir."

We arrived in the city when the time showed at 15:30 WIB. Winda ordered a king exclusive room for me, while for himself he ordered a deluxe twin room. Winda ordered bell boys to bring my suitcase into the room.

"Is there anything else you need sir?" tanyakanya.

"none. You can go back to your room. Tonight's a free event. You can use your time."

"Good Sir."

"Later tonight I have a show, so don't bother me."

"Good Sir. For tomorrow, what time are we visiting?"

"The morning briefing. Eight o'clock late."

"Good Sir. I will come back at that time. Good afternoon sir, have fun."

"Okay Winda, thank."

"Together Sir."

Winda went back to his room, so did I. I started unpacking my suitcase and looking around for the clothes I was going to wear for reunion night. I was really nervous half to death.

"Alex, you're gonna be fine. You can do it. You can definitely get through it. You can do it!" The shadow of Khansa being possessed by others made me strengthen my resolve to meet her. I encouraged myself.

I shaved off the fine beards on my face and started to clean myself up. Time still shows at half-five in the afternoon when I'm done getting ready. To get rid of my nervousness, I called Dino.

"Din, are you sure everything's ready?"

"Nguk, you're interrupting my date. You can check it yourself. Everything is ready. Just waiting for the main cast to come,"

"Are you sure he'll come?" I asked with sanctions.

"I'm sure. But even if he doesn't come, you can still see him tomorrow." I was silent to Dino's words. It seems like the man can read my anxiety. He again said, "Don't be nervous Nguk. You are Yohan Alexander. Handsome, wealthy, but good-natured commanding officer. The son of the former number 1 man in town. A director of Nanotechno with seven subsidiaries. Men with extraordinary intelligence, but unfortunately weak in one woman. Nguk, I'm sure he won't turn you down. Believe yourself. Even if the worst possibility is that he rejects you, make him yours. That way he won't run away from you." Dino said at length.

"What do you mean make it mine?" my many.

"You understand what I mean Nguk. Already, I'm going on a date first. Success to you two, bye." Dino closed the call. After that I lay in my room. Thinking about what our meeting will be like. Since I could not get rid of the nervousness, I finally decided to see the hall where the reunion was held. Checking every preparation.

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Finally the time I was waiting for came. Exactly at 19:00 WIB, but I still have not left my room. I'm really nervous. I walked back and forth to reduce nervousness, but it didn't help. Many times I stared at the reflection of my face in the mirror, making sure that I was really neat and ready to meet him.

Although every day I can see every activity, but this is our first meeting after 10 years have passed. In a nervous moment like this I need a cigarette and maybe a little booze, but I can't find both.

Finally at exactly half-eight I decided to go down to the hall. My heart's pounding. I hope Khansa comes.

Right in front of the hall door, I checked the guest list present. A feeling of relief, happiness and nervousness mixed into one when I saw his name there. Khansa really attended this reunion.

I took a deep breath and opened the hall door slowly. My arrival was immediately the center of attention. Many friends came over. I don't care about them, because the purpose of this reunion is only for him.

I turned my eyes around the room. Seeking to find his whereabouts, and... I managed to find him.

DEG... DEG... DEG...

My heart beat faster. Our eyes meet each other's eyes. My body seemed fixated, unable to turn my face away.

She is so beautiful!! Khansaku is amazingly beautiful!! A hundred times more beautiful than in the photo!! My heart seemed to want to jump out. My feelings are mixed.

The crowded hall suddenly became silent. Time seems to stop. My whole world is focused on him. I'm enjoying the moments of our world together. My body wants to run and hold it, but the subtle claps break our bonds.

"Here Lex, we haven't seen each other for a long time" one of my friends pulled my hand and started keeping me busy answering their questions.

Many times I looked at him. The beautiful figure was sitting alone in the corner of the room. It was as if his existence remained transparent. I want to hold him in my arms. Told him that there was I who always saw him. He's not a transparent figure, he's the center of attention, the center of my world.

The reunion committee seemed excited to run the reunion in accordance with the arrangement of events they had made. I, who they think as the main star, would not want to follow the show. During the event, my eyes never paid attention to him.

Whenever my eyes meet, there is always a pounding in my heart. An overwhelming feeling of nervousness always came against me. At the reunion this time I plan to express my feelings. Imagining rejection makes me squeamish. I smoked and drank liquor to cover up my nervousness.

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