If Tomorrow Never Come
Chapters 15. Ask in your heart

One month passed, the days that Galuh went through next became much easier. No more idle young men came to the counter and tested his patience with all sorts of order models he wanted.

All back as usual, Galuh again busy with his work. Especially towards the end of the year like now, he had to work extra. Almost a month full Galuh spent his time with overtime work from morning to night, so continues every day.

There was no time after working, let alone thinking about romance as Meldy often said to her. Her best friend now looks so enthusiastic about welcoming her wedding day. His face is shining. Not like the first time he got the news that he would be married to ustaz Hadi's son.

Apparently the arrow of romance has stuck in her heart, she fell in love with the sweet attitude of Zaki, her future husband who had come to see her at the counter some time ago. Surprised Meldy by pretending to be a buyer, then suddenly giving Meldy a flower arrangement.

“So sweat!” Luna stared at the table across from them where Meldy and Zaki were sitting together enjoying lunch. “The more days they both look more friendly, and Meldy has completely forgotten us.”

Luna took a breath, her left hand propping up her chin while her right hand was still stirring the ice cream inside the glass.

“If you want to kayak Meldy, hunt find a partner.” Galuh indifferent, still focused on eating his lunch.

That day the three of them had lunch outside, precisely at the restaurant opposite the mall building where they worked. He meets Zaki who is also enjoying lunch there. Be Meldy join her future husband, leaving Luna and Galuh at the back table.

“Dih, what the hell. You last single!” Luna turned her head, then shook her head in disbelief staring at the food in front of those who had finished without rest. “Jeez, the Galuh! French fries are the same as Lo abisin. What do you think, anyway?”

Galuh mesem, “Nih still there if you want?”

Galuh held out the last piece of potato in her hand before Luna who immediately rewinded her face. “No!”

Galuh chuckled while wiping his mouth with a piece of tissue in his hand. He shifted the empty plate to the middle of the table, his hand now turned to reach the bowl with his mixed ice that was still intact.

“Sayang food was taken from earlier as well. You are not eating, instead busy daydreaming Meldy!” kilah Galuh, while sipping his drink.

“Gue is actually surprised look Lo, Luh. Eat a lot, but Lo's body remains slim. Lo worms?” Luna raised one eyebrow.

“Internally!” galuh jolt, his lips cut not like. “Originally you know, I regularly drink kombantrino three months once tauu!”

“Dih, just pant! Hahaha.” The two laughed together, Meldy to the point that his face heard a noise behind him.

Galuh flicked his hand, giving Meldy the code to ignore them both. He resumed his meal, slowly stirring the mixed ice that was still piled up in the bowl. A large mouthful of fresh fruit was ready to enter his mouth.

And suddenly, Galuh saw the man again. Standing in the doorway while spreading his gaze, smiled for a moment and then stepped into the room. Galuh suddenly fell silent, he put the ice spoon back in his hand and his eyes began to notice the man who was walking right towards his desk.

There was something different about the man's appearance this time. He no longer wears a hoody jacket, hat and mask as usual. The man was wearing an expensive-looking suit under his neat white shirt, attached fittingly to his slim-filled body. His thick and somewhat wavy black hair was neatly arranged. A luxurious impression radiated from him. Admittedly, the man looks very handsome. Galuh felt his heart pounding.

All the women watched Reza who walked over confidently and stopped right in front of Galuh's table. “Hai, girl.” Reza greeted with a carefree tone, a thin grin appearing on his face. “How are you guys, long time no see.”

Galuh gulped his saliva with great difficulty, Reza's hands were on the table. Galuh could clearly see his long, slender fingernails, well-groomed. Galuh could also smell the fresh scent emanating from the body of the man nearby.

Recalling as Reza clasped her waist and the man's face was so close to her. Unable to be prevented, her cheeks flushed red and it was clearly visible to Reza who immediately boasted a smile. It was as if he could guess what the young lady before him was thinking.

Luna who first opened the voice, “Ehm, our good news. They also look healthier, fresher. Would you like lunch here too?” asked Luna while glancing at Galuh who was still in his place.

Luna laughed at it, “Yes nothing, Mas. It's just fried chicken, same potatoes. If you want to eat the menu of the model is in the cafeteria mal.”

Reza grimaces, “Yes too, anyway. Forgot to be unattended in front!”

“But, by the way yes. Why is it the same Galuh, like the same menu that one. Not kapok yesterday had mules?” asked Luna while hiding her laughter.

“Kapok anyway, no. Even make nagai. Want to try again and again,” said Reza while glancing at Galuh. “Temannya again toothache, tumben diem aja?”

Galuh remained silent and began to put on a vigilant attitude. From then on he was just a listener, did not want to respond. The man in front of him seemed to have started setting his traps. “Ish, Galuh!” whispered Luna surprised Galuh, while pinching the thighs of his best friend. “Ngapain dumbfounded! Tuh, asked.”

“Aow!” Galuh complained, rubbing the softness of his thighs that were pinched by Luna. “Apaan anyway, Lun!”

Reza laughs to see it, “Kirain toothache, diem aja from earlier.” He glanced at the drink in the bowl in front of Galuh, still intact and apparently not eaten at all.

And just like before, Reza started the action again. He pulled Galuh's bowl of mixed ice in front of him, and began to enjoy it. One bribe, two bribes, until only the water remains.

Kan, kan. He's starting again! Galuh could not do anything to prevent the man from eating his mixed ice. He instead pinched Luna's arm which was only a small complaint, but then laughed at Reza's behavior which he thought was unusual.

“Do not protest, and do not have to ask a lot why I like to eat every food you choose.”

“Keep I have to say wow is that?” cetus Galuh spread his shoulders. “If on my desk there is sea food fried rice, chicken noodles, orek tempe, do you want to eat too?”

“Why not, I love the food you mentioned it all. Oh yes, one note for you. The fried rice is used on the same egg. I'm allergic to sea food!” reza's words lowered his voice, and Galuh immediately rounded his mouth.

Luna laughed loosely, looking at Reza's behavior that seemed to not care about the gazes of those around her.

“Yes God, what dream I had last night. Can meet again with this kayak model guy!” whispered Galuh in heart.

Reza rubbed his lips with the handkerchief he had taken from his pocket, smiling at the two women before him and gazing longer at Galuh than he should. Making the pounding in Galuh's heart firmer, to make Luna cleared her eyes.

“Thank you for the drink, next time I'll entertain you guys instead.”

Reza got out of her chair, smiled at the two of them and turned and walked towards the door and stopped in front of the cashier's desk. He reached into the wallet from his trouser pocket, took out a few pieces of money and pointed towards Galuh's desk. Then he went from there leaving Galuh who was still dumbfounded to see his behavior.

“It's just a dream, right? This didn't really happen, did it?” Luna could not help herself, she went to the cashier table and asked the young lady who was guarding there. Soon he returned with a small note in his hand.

“Weh, doi treat us again. Even pack mixed ice again for Lo!” luna showed me the note in her hand.

“I wonder, that guy means what the hell. Suddenly appeared and continued to drink my drink. Why not order yourself try?”

“Udah, next time we ask him if we meet again. Now back to work, fifteen minutes left, kuy!” invite Luna to wrangle Galuh's arm leaving a question that is still dwelling in the heart considering Reza's attitude to him.

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