Interludes
When Love Greeted
The car stopped at a parking location with a white board reading "preskom" shady and aloof. The door lock automatically opened and they all got out of the car. Pambudi stopped his steps and turned to look at Alina who was standing pecking.
"I have promised not to disturb Mas.I am here alone "Alina explained with a big smile, her spirit seemed to get strength twice, and her hunger was completely gone.
"Don't try to embarrass me.. "Tell Pambudi in annoyance as he walked and clasped Alina's arm "dragging her" leaving the parking area.
"This girl, has turned her attention to be pretentious again put all her self-esteem. He himself had also said that he had not eaten" Pambudi grumbled in his heart.
Alina did not twitch, after all, the grip of Pambudi's hand on her arm was very tight, unable to be released. He complied and ran small following the long footsteps of Pambudi whose height reached 188 cm. The body is a bit thin but pretty sturdy. While the body of Alina who is only 156 cm tall and skinny malnourished only able to step a small half run beside Pambudi.
Pambudi just let go of Alina's hand after entering the side loby ..there is a special door that not everyone can use. There the driver pressed the elevator button open. They entered and Alina glanced as the driver pressed the number 6 on the floor button again.
Alina held her breath, exiting as well as guessing and thinking about what would happen next. Unknowingly he shook his head shaking off all his disturbing guesses. He had to save his butt to remain seated as a reporter in his current apprentice place, that was only his main and most important goal for him at the moment.
Alina's round eyes widened when she saw her appearance in the mirror reflections of the elevator. Jeans and shabby sneakers, t-shirts and jeans almost all over the bottom. And the Lord his hair was randomly shuffled in a bun over his head, and the son of a hairdo was milling on his face. Reflexes he steps back and tries to hide his shadow behind the Driver. Pambudi who had since noticed the behavior of the girl silently smiled silently, seeing the girl's face turn red withstanding embarrassment.
The VIP special dining room is sealed into a room in which the interior is arranged according to the wishes of the guests. Sakura Room with Japanese dining table interior, Jeju Room with spring interior in Jeju, exactly what Alina usually sees in advertising tours abroad.
They entered the Malioboro room.lesehan.hmm Alina smiled gleefully and was grateful in her heart. He could not imagine sitting and eating using chopsticks in the two previous rooms. The driver left them both in the room. Alina tried to take her eyes off the face of Pambudi who she knew had been watching her since entering earlier
"Hmm I'm into .."Alina permits to the tolet and immediately disappears behind the door without waiting for Pambudi's approval.
Inside the toilet Alina endlessly regretted her appearance. He doesn't have no hem or straight pants, but he's comfortable with his jeans and his tee shirt. But having lunch with a famous young entrepreneur, his profile graced the print and electronic media, and of course being the idol of every woman, is not talking about comfortable looks. But how appropriate and not embarrassing appearance. She opened her pigtails and tidied up her messy hair. Her hair was black and slightly wavy, the ambon blood from her father gave her it. and her yellow face is flat with tight eyebrows and natural lashes that shade a brightly browned eyeball like a flickering star. He is not used to using powder let alone skin care that costs outside his heart. After this he will never see the man again. And of course he will be easily forgotten. Alina prayed in her heart that Pambudi would soon forget her main appearance that afternoon.
Alina returned to the malioboro room.there are already available dishes ala lesehan ..gudeg jogja, peyek and ice degan. Alina so remember that all day she only drank bottled water.
"Sorry, I have ordered some menus first, please order if there are other menus you want. " Pambudi invited him to dududk while showing the menu book in front of Alina.
Alina shook her head. This dish was already more than she wanted.
"No need, it's quite a good one'" Alina shook her head quickly, her hair which was now slightly draped under her shoulders, moving to cover part of her face.
Pambudi realized that the girl was trying to perform better to appreciate it.
'Let's eat. I'm sure you said you haven't eaten all day. " Pambudi tried to melt the atmosphere and reduce the tension from Alina who was so obvious.
Pambudi felt sure if he read the appearance of the girl.this is his first dinner with a new person he met.
They ate quietly, while occasionally glancing towards the teve screen that was broadcasting the prime time news.. Although a bit clumsy but Alina quite enjoy the food.Jogja's original mother so gudeg jogja is their favorite cuisine at home.
"I still have half an hour before the meeting place. Please ask what is still necessary .." Male gamblers are efficient and very punctual. Although this was also the first time he had eaten with the girl he had just met, but he had enjoyed his dinner enough that time, so he wanted to give his precious time left before his meeting time arrived.
Half an hour did not feel like it passed quickly, Alina still needed to reconform some things related to data about Pambudi that she had long collected. Pambudi this time gave his business card and asked him to contact him two days ahead if there is still something important to be clarified by Alina. She did not need to say it, but from Pambudi's clear explanation of his business activities and daily life, Alina knew that she did not want to look bad in the media.
Instantly Alina felt very grateful to have successfully interviewed the famous man who turned out to be very kind. He was determined to bring down the best and exclusive article about Pambudi.as his gratitude for saving himself from the termination of his employment contract in the media where he interned.
Pambudi offered to drive Alina home or to his office, but Alina refused subtly, for her enough kindness had been received that day. And the thing to go home there is Mas Dodo coworkers who are always ready to pick him up and drive him anywhere.
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Ahhaa. This girl is different. He didn't even use powder. But her naturally smooth skin was the pure beauty she possessed. Pambudi even experienced the uneasiness of remembering Alina's reddened face inside the elevator or that blushed during their dinner.
He never expected a phone call from the girl and girl who always accompanied him. Invite them to dugem or go on vacation with his ship to keep him busy and hassles looking for ways to avoid, all because of the busy schedule of meetings and activities.
But he expects a call from Alina, Pambudi hopes there is still something the girl wants to know about herself, and calls to make an appointment with her. If that happens then Pambudi will empty his schedule all day for Alina. Pambudi's promise in my heart.
****
Alina dropped her writing in three episodes, making her newspaper rating increase in the day after the first episode was published, making Pambudi the third most searched title by netizens. And the next episode raised their readership by two hundred percent. Alina signed a two-year contract with the minimum and largest bonus received in the month. Many review the profi Pambudi. but the way of disclosure Alina is different, the language is direct, impressed as if she knows Pambudi very well. Some netizens even suspect that the news writer has a special relationship with Pambudi. They metwitt directly to the comment page.
Alina was finally able to pay for their home for the next two years, buying a bicycle for her sister who helped her mother deliver laundry materials that became the business of her mother and sister to meet the needs of their daily lives. Not infrequently when being quiet job Alina deliver and pick up laundry materials from their subscription housing complex.
But he still has the third episode, and is expected to be the final episode. The editor asked him to explore a little personal secret from Pambudi that has never been reported by any media. This is indeed interesting and very promising for the increase in the rating of their digital newspapers. Something that is less likely to happen.
Alina had just met Pambudi and it was also called a fortune or he was hoky at that time. But examining one's private life let alone public figures is an almost impossible thing. If you do not do it right wrong can be faced with lawsuits because of defamation.
The Editor is adamant to keep lowering Pambudi's personal life let alone not much known to people.
"Oh Alina, you have to be sure, you have succeeded once, of course the next will not be more difficult. " The Editor cheered Alina on
"O come on Mr. Boss.I was just struggling at that time. ..Mr. Bos knows no one has won the lottery twice in a row." Alina tried to persuade the Editor to use the review material about Pambudi that had been deposited. Not one bit offends the personal issues that the editor wants.
"Alina, you're the first person to win the lottery twice.. "The Editor said in a voice in a smabil smile.
Alina slammed her body on the sofa thanker. He looked desperately at Pambudi's business card, it was easy to call Pambudi at that time, the hardest part was talking about his goal. Alina realized the opposite of the words her mother often repeated when they were in a cramped state. "Alina along with difficulties will come ease, sure it's son" she wants to call her mother to convey "Mother.. ".Alina covered her face with her two hands, and was hoping that when she opened her eyes she would see a bright path.
****
"Ahh. that girl. is very disturbing.."Pambudi satin when a warm water flush from the shower hit his body that was still wet by sweat after jogging in his yard that morning. He promised to call the girl today. Yesterday he had intended to do so but his busy schedule left him forgotten until the evening before.
Pambudi breakfast alone, always so since his father settled abroad to undergo routine treatment of lymph cancer suffered. Mr. Man the home chef who had been with them since Pambudi was not yet born, lifted the dessert dish and replaced it with a glass of milk.
"Please have a regular meal, sir, you look a little thin and never again have dinner at home. " Pak Man is like an uncle to Pambudi, he advised and accompanied Pambudi when his Master needed a friend just chatting at home. But that rarely happens. The young master had become busier and had no more time to chat since the great master had settled abroad.
"Yes, Mr. Man, this is a busy schedule, you still can't go back to your homeland.. "
Pambudi answered while observing the activities of Mr. Man who cleaned the dining table and rearranged the plates, cups and spoons in place.
"Place dinner at Mr. Man's house, call Mr. Man, I'll make you your favorite meal. Do not bring food from outside. Whatever it is. "
"Yes Mr. Man, want to also be able to eat dinner at home, especially if there is a father. "
Pambudi passed and patted Mr. Man on the shoulder as a thank you. In the past when he was a child, Mr. Man used to carry him if he missed his father who long traveled for work.
Pak Man's real concern is to worry Pambudi's father who sent a message to Pak Man to always remind Pambudi's diet. On a regular basis, Mr. Man will be called by the Grand Lord to ask about the situation of Pambudi and the house, as long as the Great Lord is abroad.
In his room Pambudi dressed and staring at Alina's business card, he would call the girl. But there must be a reason to ask for it in the interview again. Pambudi did not want to give rise to the impression that his next meeting with Alina was very desirable. He did not know the girl's reaction, nor was he still figuring out her own reaction later. Ahh why is it so easy for him to call Seza, Rania, Mitha or Wulan. But with this girl Alina it feels complicated.