My Own Life
Episode 23

After Irene....

"Nold. How do you think?" ask Aleng suddenly. "What's the way, pi?" arnold was confused. "Irene with Ricky is a good fit?" ask Aleng again. "Yes... It's a good fit, pi. But it depends on both of them as well." replied Arnold. "Yes." nodding Aleng agreed to Arnold's words just now. "Why pi?" arnold was confused. "Ngga pa pa anyway. Justjust... What do you think of Ricky with Irene?" honest Aleng said, looking confused.

"Ngga pa pa anyway. Anyway, Irene is already big. It can be differentin which is good which is bad." Arnold replied in his opinion. "Yes already. You continue with Angel Gih. Papi wants to see the car that Irene loves in the garage first." uhar Aleng as he left. Aleng went to the garage to see his new car while Arnold continued to play with his brother.

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Lovist International Company, 19.45, CEO Room.

Currently Irene was busy working on the files that had accumulated enough on her desk. Looks like he's gonna be late tonight. Fortunately, at the mansion, he had difficulty hiring several maids and a trusted butler.

Around 20:15. Irene told Cintia to go home, remembering that it was dark. So, now he lives alone in the office while struggling with his work. Although he was tired of writing, correcting, and signing, he still forced himself to work so that his work was finished quickly. Finally, 3 hours later he had already finished his ¾ work. Because his eyes were no longer strong, and time was too late. Irene decided to take a break in the private room of her office. Not to forget, before he told Aleng not to wait for him to come home because he would stay at the office.

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The next day, 07:00, CEO Room, Lovist International Company.

As usual, Irene woke up immediately back struggling with her work. About 2 hours he had spent and finally his work was after he worked. As he was stretching his body, one of his cellphones rang. Apparently, Aleng contacted her. Irene picked up the phone. "Hello pi." said Irene. "Hello Ren." said Aleng from the other end of the phone.

"What's pi?" Irene was confused. "Later at 11 you can go to Way Lunik? Papi, Koko, same Angel want to go there later." asked Aleng to Irene. "Oh.... Go out later. My work is done. It's just gonna go home." Irene replied casually. "Oh yaudah." said Aleng. "Yes. I close first yeah, pi. Want to clean up." Irene told Aleng. "Yes." said Aleng. Irene turned off her phone.

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09.30, Irene's mansion.

"I came home" Irene said as she was inside the mansion. "Pi. What time do we leave?" Irene asked her father. "From here to oma's house how long?" Aleng asked back. "If you use a car maybe 30 minutes." answered Irene estimated the time. "Oh... At least 1 hour." replied Aleng detelah thought their travel time. 'It's 30 minutes.' continued Irene inwardly. "Yes already. I drive ya, pi." said Irene while showing her grin. "Yes. It's up to you." nod Aleng did not take a headache.

"Oh yeah, what's the show to Way Lunik, pi?" Irene asked curiously. "You want to talk about ChengBeng anyway like it." replied Aleng remembered. "Oh... When is ChengBeng?" ask Irene again. "Not until April 2nd tomorrow." replied Aleng. "Ooh." nods Irene while remembering whether she has an important schedule on that date or not.

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About an hour later they left for Way Lunik. Irene drives her AudiR8. Because it was a sports car, he also drove the car with an average speed of 120km/h. It was pretty quick according to his family. But, according to Irene, that speed was still lacking for her. But, how else? He couldn't have increased the speed of his car more than that. He could be picked up by his father later. In the car there is also Angel. Irene couldn't possibly have carried a speeding car with a child in it.

Upon arrival at the house of oma, apparently the other Aleng brothers have arrived there first. After parking the car, Irene and the others got out of the car to greet the people in the house. "Acek, Ako." greet Irene, Arnold, and Angel. After that, the three of them also greeted the people inside the house. Only then did the three of them relax on the sofa of the television room while waiting for Aleng to finish chatting with the others.

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"So, why Ren?" ask Parni. "Ga a lot of coke, oma. At least work." Irene responded to Parni. "Mulu work. No intention of finding your guy?" ask Parni again. "Udah has it, oma." Irene replied relaxed. "Sometimes invite me here" said Parni who seemed curious about Irene's 'boyfriend.

"Okay oma" Irene said with a small smile. "Or will you come along? I want to meet her family later tonight at MBK." said Irene suddenly remembered something. "What time is he meeting?" ask Parni again. "Around 7pm." replied Irene. "That go you doang?" ask Parni curiously. "No. With the same papi, koko, Angel." replied Irene again.

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, Aleng is driving. Upon arrival at MBK they go directly to Samwon Express. Apparently again the Ricky family has arrived first.

"Sorry ma, pa. I waited a long time." said Irene as soon as she arrived in front of the Ricky family. "Not for long. Only Ricky was the one who was excited to meet you." reply Lucinda laughs little and took a glance at Ricky. Meanwhile, Ricky could only be silent with a flushed face. Irene chuckled softly at the family's harmony. He remembered his dark past.

"More?" lucinda's call immediately drew her from the daydream. "Yes, Ma?" Irene asked Lucinda. "What do you think, baby?" ask Lucinda softly. "Ah... It's not important, ma." replied Irene feeling bad. Lucinda thought of it with a soft sting5um. Shortly after, Parni, Edy, Tata, and Siska arrive at the table where Irene's family and Ricky's are. Irene asked the four of them to sit on the empty seats that were still available at the table.

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For some time, Irene and Ricky only listened to the conversation and their parents were the ones who had been chatting. They discussed many things, especially about the continuity of Irene and Ricky in the future. Until finally, they decide to let Irene and Ricky money determine their respective engagement and wedding dates.

"So.... What if Irene and Ricky were the only ones who decided on her engagement and marriage? After all, their own nantin will also take care of it." Lucinda proposed. "I agree. It can also be a lifetime experience for both of them." nodding Rafael agreed to his wife's proposal earlier. "yes too. Ko Leng why don't you tell them to take care of it? Bisr had his experience." Edy told his brother. Aleng finally agreed.

Lucinda clapped her hand once with enthusiasm. "Well, when did you decide?" asked Lucinda with a bright face. "Ep.... For an engagement maybe around next month, ma. For weddings.... Mungin December next year." proposed Irene who was a little too late for getting questions suddenly. "For the engagement I agree. For her wedding in quick succession. December next year is still a long time, honey." said Ricky a little bit welder. "Yes already. For her wedding maybe the September range?" Irene again. "Deal!" ricky said without thinking.

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Finally, their engagement date was May 17. Exactly next month. Their wedding took place on September 1. Actually Irene wanted to hold their wedding date on September 2u but, Ricky still insisted to be accelerated again. Their engagement date is September 1. Both dates are on Sundays. It will not disrupt the work schedule. They had to take time off because their wedding was held in France.

At 22:00 they broke up. And tomorrow, Irene and Ricky have started to get preoccupied with various items that they will buy for the engagement later. (The engagement is a Chinese tradition). Starting from 2 bottles of nipples, clothes, and others. (What you don't know is Google search. Who knows if Google has wkwkwk. If not comment hehe). They should also look for engagement necklaces. (Chinese tradition uses Necklace as a medium for engagement and ring as a medium of marriage.)

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The next day, 08:00, CEO Room of Lovist International Company.

Irene today works with lightning. Because, at 1 pm he had an appointment with Ricky to go to lunch together as well as start to post items they will buy for the engagement later. Because the files are still piling up, making Irene have to work super fast and rack her brain. Lately he often gave his work to Cintia because of the many things he had to do outside of his office work.

In fact, he read and write cepst cangking also typing, in the ac room he was sweating. Ricky who watched it from earlier could only shake his head to see the behavior of his prospective fiancee this one. Who does not want his work to be helped by others but always do the work of others even sometimes he forced to do his work from branch companies and central companies at once.

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Finished

Saturday, November 20, 2021