My Mom Wants to Mate
43. First Day Haris Working

They come to Karen's private house which has been used as a mini studio. Haris takes pictures with his cell phone.

"Tomorrow, I go back to Purwaja to get a camera and all the necessities" Haris said.

"Where do you keep going tonight?"

"Good question, what if I stay at your house?"

"What!"

"You forgot, I'm Daniel's brother. There are families visiting, can you hitch a ride?"

"Ehm ...."

"Hahah, joking Ren, I'll take a step at Aunt Seli's house or stay at the hotel." Haris took something out of her bag. "Oh yeah, this is a souvenir from Spore for you and Daniel."

Karen was relieved Haris was just joking. Even though now their status had become brothers, it still did not eliminate the history between the two of them.

After being satisfied to look around at the mini studio, they continued their journey to Karen's office. The red-haired woman introduced Haris to the other officers.

Karen has also asked her employees to provide a place for Haris to work later.

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Karen is very relieved to have found a photographer who is ready to provide high-quality illustrations.

At home, Daniel went home first.

"Hi Kudanil" he said, kissing Daniel's hand. His smile was very bright and wide. Happiness came from his face. "What do you want to cook?"

"As far as you."

"Okay, ready, Doctor!"

Why didn't your mouth stop smiling earlier? Kayak supported by bamboo poles. (Daniel).

Karen cooks while humming. Every now and then he did dance moves while his hands remained busy preparing his cooking ingredients. RnB music from the phone does not forget he played as a background for his small concert in the kitchen.

Daniel entered the kitchen and sat down in the dining chair. He watched his wife's behavior.

Is it fun to see your ex-boyfriend? (Daniel).

"Please enjoy the food, Doctor Daniel, hihi ..," said Karen still with a smile and a cheerful laugh.

Daniel started to eat dinner.

"Niel, from the day after tomorrow, Haris lives in Koja again."

Daniel nodded then looked at Karen sharply. Karen felt that gaze was judgment on her. Yeah, not wrong, it's true.

"What's? I haven't turned him back, nothing is hidden. So, don't want to cancel the deal, yeah!"

'Yet'? (Daniel).

After finishing his meal, Daniel rushed to the room and struggled with his cell phone.

The base of Anubis Statue, after eating directly stop by. Let it be, I'm happy to get a new employee whose skill is god. Plus the tool is expensive anyway, really above expectations. (Karen).

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Haris has arrived at Mami Seli's house. He took a taxi to get there.

"Hello Auntie, Om, how are you?" sapa Haris while giving souvenirs to Mami Seli's family.

"Hello .. good Ris. Comein! Must be tired. Aunty has prepared a special dinner."

"New people from abroad, let's eat first," asked Papi Danu.

"Yes, Om. I was out of the country for only a few days. It's also not in the course of a vacation, Om, just study there."

They gathered in the dining room.

"Tante, Om, I don't think Daniel's getting married this year. How come there's never been any news?" ask Haris.

"And you know for yourself Ris, if it is announced in advance, he is afraid to cancel it. You alone, when do you want to get married?"

"I am still a long time, Tan, the candidate is also still not there. Oh yes, from the day after tomorrow, I live in Koja lhoh Tan, we can meet often."

"Oh yeah? Any more work here?"

~

On the eve of the night's sleep, Haris knocks on Stella's room.

"What's up, Haris?"

"Come to the living room, I want to ask you something," Haris asked.

Lazily, Stella follows rare Haris into the living room. She's really sleepy actually.

After they sat down Haris started the investigation.

"I want to ask you about Daniel. How did Daniel marry Karen? They've been dating for a long time?"

"Why the hell was it like that Kak Haris was wondering about the marriage of Kak Daniel only? What's the matter, brother?"

"Ehm, gini you know Stel, I used to go to school with Karen. I know him very well. The plan is I want tips for Daniel so they can be more harmonious." Haris didn't open up his history with Karen. He assumed that this girl before him did not know about it.

Stella is an innocent and untalented person who lies. He easily trusted his interlocutors. "Oh that. They knew him and then they just kept getting married that way, brother."

"Huh? How can? Are they being fooled?"

Stella nodded. "Yes, my brother, and I'm so sorry about the process."

I thought Daniel wasn't Karen at all. Karen has always preferred the active male type, not Daniel. (Laris).

"Do you think they love each other?"

"That's all I don't know, brother. Ask them."

Haris nodded while smiling happily.

***

2 Days passed, Haris had been on his tongue in Koja. This is his first day of work.

He entered Karen's room. "Hi, Boss, I'm ready to accept the first assignment."

"Hi new officer. Okay, for the first one, please make an illustration for these 3 clients, I sent through Chatsapp the details. Products and property asked to Citra."

"okay, Boss. But, I want to ask you something first," Haris said as he glanced at Inda. "I want to know when you and my brother first met."

Inda also listened.

"Then the days of Pharaoh Ramesses 2 reigned."

"I'm serious Ren, what's wrong little story," he persuaded. Then he turned his body towards Inda. "Or, does Inda know when they met? You're not just superiors and subordinates, but also friends."

"Well, interesting. I don't know exactly either, Ris," replied Inda.

Haris and Inda looked at Karen, waiting for an answer. Haris purposely asks Inda in front of him to find out how far Karen told him about her marriage to others.

Karen smile. "Aaa .. You two! Here, Ris! Here!"

Haris brought her face closer to Karen, Inda also leaned in to hear what her boss would whisper.

Karen whispered, "Get the hell out of here and do your job. Hahah, go there!"

Haris smiled cynically, stood up and immediately got out of there. Inda who had never asked about the love story of his boss was intrigued again.

"Black Widow boss, I'm curious again. When we ate grilled rice in the hospital, before I married Soni, the boss didn't know Doctor Daniel, did he?"

Duh, answer what this is. (Karen).

Karen hot cold made it.

"So, the boss probably asked about Doctor Daniel how he was."

"Uhm, gini you know, I just want to know what people think of him. So, I'm not asking because I don't know. Uhm, right before marriage we have to know what our candidate is like. Is that my dear Cat Woman? Now work there, don't ask about my household anymore!"

Karen's heart is still pounding. He almost lost the idea of giving an excuse to Inda.

To be continued...

Jogja, May 25th 2021