I WISH THERE WAS HAPPINESS
CHAPTRE 17

I took a deep breath, the plane we were on just landed at the airport. Relieved, but not so comfortable, anyway, I have to meet new people, right? It was a very emergency homework, the schedule was very tight, and it was too tight for me, so I was afraid I would get lost.

“Rin, the cave directly check the project, yes, the cave is ready for the car for you, he again waits in front, you just walk, the cave already tell you everything is the same, he said, if there's nothing to live by the cave phone, okay?” clearly Rangga, once finished carrying the luggage.

“Lu really go again? it's so hearty to leave the cave alone,” I said, trying to be dramatic.

“No match of oath, you are not suitable for whining such a kayak, you just work while kayang, do kayak gini,” he replied, annoyed.

I laughed at his reaction. “After, the cave to the hotel used to mean, continue to meet later in the afternoon *client*?” manyu, confirm.

“Iya, really, don't freak you out as long as the cave doesn't exist,” he said.

“Turns, right? Lu, who do not macem-macem, inget same age inget your beloved company,” reply me.

“Inget cave, cave can prioritize work first, new nyicip,” he replied.

“Hadeh, what can harepin cave. Yes already, the cave pamit first, ntar aja phone if for example there is a schedule change, HP cave always cave hold,” I said.

“OK, be careful,” he said.

“*Bye*,”.

Rangga and I went their separate ways, because their goals were different. I finally got out of the airport, looked around and tried to adapt to the new environment. As far as I could see, what I saw were tall buildings, it was no different from my place, regarding the construction.

“Excuse me, anu .. Sister Rinda? From Tendean?” ask a man hesitating.

“Oh, e-eh, yes,” I replied, awkward.

“Owalah, let Ma'am, I will take her Mbak,” he said.

“Thank you, Mas, please help,” I said.

“No problem, please,” he said, opening the car door for me.

“Thank you,” I replied, bowing politely entering the car.

The car Rangga rented was quite comfortable, but because I was unusual and too awkward, a luxury car like this was not able to support all my worries. Surabaya was also hot, really representing this heart that is increasingly upset and hesitant to pass two days in this city.

“Mbak, where are you going first? Want to go directly to the hotel or a walk first around the city, if you want me to be able to accompany, I know all the beautiful places, here the food is also delicious, cheap, surely Mba like, Mba,” bargain.

“No need, Mas, I go directly to the hotel, there is work that I have to arrange, thank you in advance,” reject me.

No, I can't do that, it's a new world for me, I'm one of those people who's adapted to the new environment. I can't do it spontaneously, so to minimize everything that will trigger me is hampered, I better immediately avoid and focus on the initial goal.

“Alright, I just drop by, please *seat belt*nya installed, Ma'am,” he said.

I immediately realized that if I had not installed the *seat belt*, I hurriedly fitted it comfortably. “Thank you, Mas, just walk away,” I said.

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“Don't be late, don't be late,” murmured.

I'm having trouble styling my hair, time has shown at four o'clock, I don't have much time left, I have to hurry, but my hair becomes an obstacle. I tried to comb my hair back, but accidentally got caught between the bathroom doors, keeping my hair stuck there.

“Come on, I swear don't believe it, just the first day!” my indignation, over my own carelessness.

I tried my hardest to get my hair off, but I was stuck there, I pulled it, I opened the door, went back and forth, still, not let go. “Gosh ...,” lirihku.

I didn't have much time left, there was a knife visible to the end of my eye near the sink I was peeling off the fruit and thankfully it was still within my reach. Not much thought, I took the knife, and I cut my hair with it straight away, and I slipped out. I breathe a sigh of relief, I don't care about my cut hair.

I hurriedly grabbed the curling iron available in the hotel room, and instantly formed my hair that was cut in a wavy shape, as well as the other parts I likened.

I got to the bottom, headed for the cafe, I kept praying in my heart, and hoping it wasn't too late, and our clients hadn't arrived before, I was so afraid to let them down. I looked around the cafe, there was already one table reserved, and I saw it was still empty, I was relieved, and casually walked towards the table.

Arriving at the table, I immediately prepared the laptop and documents, and waited for the arrival of the client. The atmosphere of the cafe is very warm, not too many visitors, because it must be a reservation first it seems. For those of me who don't like crowds, this kind of atmosphere is very comfortable and makes me a little calmer.

“Rinda?” call someone.

I turned my head, ah looks like the client who was assigned to meet me. “True, I am Rinda from Tendean, how are you?” my broom, extending a hand.

“Ah, true turns.” This middle-aged man hurriedly welcomed my helping hand. “I am good news, very beautiful representative of this Tendean, how is Surabaya? Where have you been?” the question is friendly, but why do I feel so awkward.

“Thank you, I don't have time around town, sir,” I replied, honestly, smiling.

“Please sit down, we enjoy the time,” he said, taking me sit down.

I do not dwell, Rangga did have time to discuss if the meeting will be very relaxed. But I didn't think that if the meeting would be so relaxed like this, even missed the courage, because until now, my hand was still he held, I was already as strong as I could to let go, but this middle-aged man still felt at home stroking my hand.

Is this the right action? Is a meeting with a client like this? This isn't true, is it? This doesn't include harassment, does it? God, I'm so frustrated, please explain to me if this doesn't include harassment, I'm afraid!

“Oh, this is Pak—“

“Galih, my name is Galih, Dek Rinda, so beautiful,” he said, cutting my words while grinning to make my hair bristling.

“O-oh, i-this, Mr. Galih, which we will discuss, but wait for Rangga first,” I said, awkward and scared.

“Working discussions can be later, Dek Rinda. We're having fun first, will you, huh? There's a convenient place here, can we order now? Dek Rinda's staying here, isn't he? It would be better,” he said, trying to embrace me, I immediately took my laptop into the lap, and avoided its reach.

I don't understand, I don't even wear inviting clothes, I'm covered, not showing my body contortion, but why would I get this kind of treatment, what's my fault?

“Sorry, sir, my goal is to be here to ensure that the work related to the cooperation with the company that you are representing is successful, I have no time to play, once again apologize, sir, I have to refuse,” I replied, I really hope Rangga comes soon, I am really uncomfortable together with Mr. Galih.

“Oh, it has definitely worked, Dek Rinda, calm down, I will make sure everything works, no need to worry. Deck Rinda just accept the results later, the company where Dek Rinda works will also definitely thank Dek Rinda. But, what a pity, if Dek Rinda refuses to have fun with me,”.

“Aduh, sir, again sorry, my job does not allow me to rest, I really want to go for a walk, but I have a lot to do here, I am also only one day here,” reject me again.

“Rinda?” yelled Rangga across there.

At last. “Ah, it has come apparently, it's my colleague, sir,” I said, diverting.

“I know, already know him once,” he replied.

“It's been a while? Mr. Galih, well I am very late,” said Rangga, greeting Mr. Galih, and I use this opportunity to move places, avoiding the hands of not knowing Mr. Galih.

“Please, please, no problem Rangga, I do not mind waiting any longer, if with Dek Rinda, right so, Dek Rinda?” he said, look at me.

I smiled, scared. “I-iya,” I replied.

“So where is the language?” ask Rangga.

“It's been a lot, already do not rush, Rangga. We order food first,” replied Mr. Galih.

I gestured for Rangga to hasten this meeting, but it didn't seem to work. “That's better, Mr. Galih, I happen to have not eaten yet,” replied Rangga, upsetting me.

With Rangga's enthusiastic reply, as if giving a breath of fresh air to Pak Galih, he eagerly called the waiter and ordered a lot of food, while stealing a glance at me.

I'm upset, I'm angry, I'm scared, but I can't voice it, I want to end it right away. I don't like it, I don't like the look of Mr. Galih towards me, I feel humbled.

True, not always age can mature a person, and not only the problem of open clothing that can arouse immoral actions. If indeed his nature is ingrained, however women protect him, men like Mr. Galih must find a gap to do arbitrarily to women.

I was afraid, would I be able to get out of this arbitrary siege? I should what? Just the first meeting has been a lot of events like this, is this my unlucky day? What about tomorrow's meeting? Oh, my God, I'm sick of thinking about it.