Let Me Fall in Love
105. Banner Invitation

"Ami trusted. Don't hear him he's. Zaky what's busy now?" Puput denied with a casual speech. Poking Ami's waist with a fixed gaze towards the screen. The question managed to dampen Zaki's curiosity.

"It's been a lot of work this week, tea. Every day, morning until night on campus. There is something that needs to be revised. Sometimes working with friends. Only this afternoon can relax in the apartment. Cape is also Archie's son." Zaky chuckled as she patted her hair. In Singapore, magrib passed half an hour ago. He originally lived on campus. Since becoming a freelancer, he decided to rent an apartment. Certainly more spacious and comfortable with 1 bedroom facilities and other spaces. Until it can freely keep a lot of mockups in his room. The work plus remittances from Panji every month, he can save up to be able to rent an apartment for 2 years according to the rest of his college time.

"Hm, Aa's pantesan is a bit thin. Must be tired of college while freelancer. Remember, you have to take care of your health. Don't look for Cuan." Ami seriously showed her attention to that one-of-a-kind big brother.

"It has the ambition to go straight to S2 in Switzerland. Alhamdulillah S1 college financed Papi Krishna. S2 wants to use their own money. So it must be from now on, Mi."

Video call with Zaky flows with discussion of the theme alternately. The video call for more than half an hour was over. Ami looked at Puput, waiting for an explanation of the reason why it had poked her waist and denied Zaky's confirmation.

"Mi, discuss it the same Zaky should fashion seriously. Wait for Mom to talk first with Zaky or Ami to talk with Mom. Must run don't to the point. The feedback will be different. Patience."

"Hm, yes. Sorry.sorry." Ami raised two of her fingers with a grin. "Teh, back to our chat. So what's the decision?"

Puput momentarily pined with both eyebrows linked. Then I looked at Ami. "But Ami is going to college? Already now the list wants to continue S2. High school girls are not just for career purposes. But so that we can be quality parents to his children."

Ami nodded strongly. "That's for sure, Teteh. The difference is I'm getting married just in college. I am ready to join the achievement path to be able to enter the UI. My ranking is stable every semester. Optimists escaped, Tea."

"All right."

"That means yes?!"

"Steh wants to talk to Mom first."

Ami nodded with bulging cheeks. Must be patient must not force to get a definite answer now. But he assumed, his brother's conclusion showed a strong signal.

***

Akbar was on his way home as soon as there was a call from Panji. He answered freely because today he left and came home from the office using a private driver.

"Mas, I invited Mas Akbar and his family to my son's aqiqah event. It's Sunday at one o'clock in the afternoon, Mas. Can it be present?"

"God willing, Nji. I have plans to go to Ciamis on Saturday. Call Rama, he's coming to my car. But if you invite mom and dad, I'll take them too. I was going alone."

"Yes Mas, Aul and I are intending to support Mas Akbar's family. And Mas Akbar all benefit this moment by asking again to mother. Hopefully this time Mas Akbar returned to Jakarta with a blessing ticket. The Tadpole Tea is here as well. Oh yeah, I saw Enin talking to mom one-on-one. Seriously they are."

Akbar let out a sigh of relief and reviewed the smile. Grateful for the support that was on his side. Once at home, he conveyed the invitation to Mama Mila and Papa Darwis who were sitting together in the middle room while watching the news of the politics of the country.

"Tiger. Very wishy. Pa, Papa must cancel Saturday's event tomorrow golfing in Rancamaya Bogor. Let Papa not participate in the tournament also mah Papa do not chase the champion. Papa is a champion in your heart. Call Mr. Rusdi from now on, Pa!How's reason? Whatever Papa. Anyway Papa should come to Ciamis. We'll talk to the candidate besan. Mama also misses meeting prospective ghosts. Hm, there is a day tomorrow want to buy a gift for his grandson Ratih, buy souvenirs for candidates besan and prospective ghosts." Mama Mila responded with a 45-strong welcome speech.

"Yeahhh, Papa has been training for two weeks now so I have to cancel the tournament. Mama's leaving alone is the same Akbar, huh?"

"Can't, can't. When will there be another chance. We go to Ciamis while diving for coffee. Papa should talk to Ibu Sekar and Mr. Bagja to help Akbar strengthen his intention to propose to Ami. Akbar has twice come to Ciamis but the evidence is still hanging there is no certainty of blessing. We have to step in, Papa."

Papa Darwis breathed a long breath. He had to give up instead of continuing to get the talk "Okay, Mama."

"Sir Mustache is the best. Love your mom more and more." Mama Mila smiled widely with sparkling eyes. Hugged her husband's arm while leaning his head on his shoulder.

Akbar has asked Leo to cross the agenda Saturday by condensing his work schedule to Friday. Because the night had to go to Ciamis. Work and personal matters are equally important. So he was willing to work overtime on Friday so that the business on his Sabbath could be realized as well.

Akbar, Leo, and Gita just got out of a five-star hotel restaurant after a meeting with potential investors this Friday afternoon. This is the last meeting held from morning to evening. The car that the driver drove split the highway to the back office.

Arriving in his room Akbar can only check the phone that has been in silent mode. Lots of messages. What he was looking for was a message from Ami.

[Sister, so to Ciamis is it tomorrow?]

[Hm, be busy again]

[Buy klepon and citrus fruits. Plis call if not busy 😉]

The three messages were sent at different time distances. Making Akbar smile wide with a crisp face. The Cutie could at most make her tired of yawning. Preparing to contact Ami, but Gita and Leo enter first because the door is wide open.

Gita retrieves a stack of files on the signed table. While Leo sat down on the sofa and started putting the laptop as well as some paper into the briefcase.

"Sir, I have reschedule meeting with Mr. January to be Monday and already in his acc." Said Gita who sat first in the available chair.

"Alhamdulillah so no need to overtime. I can leave Lake still late afternoon."

"To the lake again, Mas?" Gita stared with a slightly riled up face.

"Yes, it's personal time."

"When I want to invite Mas Akbar and om and aunt. Tomorrow is Mama's birthday. Mama invited Sunday night dinner, Mas."

Akbar stood up from his seat. "We can't attend, Gita. Sorry yeah. Because Mama and Papa also went to the lake. I'm going home first."

Gita could only stare at Akbar's back which came out with quick steps. Biting lips with a sour face.

"You still haven't given up hope, Git?"

Gita looked at Leo who was approaching. Stand with your hands folded on your chest.

"Akbar has a future wife, Gita. Tomorrow I'll go to bed. That's why Aunt Mila and Om Darwis are coming."

"The time of a CEO is only three. The rational dong Leo." Gita smiled cynically.

"That has to be rational, you. Many years wishing Akbar love. He's obviously a professional who thinks of you as a secretary. Stop your obsession that your career and your heart don't want to break." Leo left the room with his briefcase.

"I love Mas Akbar not obsession, Leo." Exclaimed Gita who was either heard by Leo or not. He stood up and struck his feet. Anxiety and disappointment melted to the chest.

Despite the march of mood, Gita remained professional tidying up the files scattered on Akbar's desk that had not been checked. Put it in a special closet and keep the key in a secret place in the room. With slow steps closed the door and walked towards his desk just to grab the bag and go home.