Namoras
Accidental meeting with the mayor of Rantau

"Young master Habonaran, please!" Invite the staff ordered by Miss Aline to accompany Namora shopping. However, when Namora passed by the watch shop, she stopped her steps in awe of the pair.

At first glance, it occurred to him that he must have a pair of watches to be given to his father and mother. His father will be free tomorrow. So, Namora immediately postponed buying clothes, instead she stopped first at the store.

Seeing who stopped by his shop, the shopkeeper immediately behaved respectfully. In fact, he immediately called the owner of the watch shop and told his employer that his shop was visited by Namora.

Not until 15 minutes, some of the store staff immediately provide exclusive services to Namora accompanied by Melanie.

"Young master Habonaran. It's an honor for my watch shop to have you. My name is Yongki. When I was young, I knew your father very well. In fact, it was on the recommendation and guarantee from him that I could rent a shop in Tower Mall. And now my efforts are very much growing. So, it's an honor for me to be visited by the son of a person who has contributed to me" the store owner said kindly and enthusiastically.

Namora nodded and forced to smile. But what power. If there was a pregnant woman, it would have given birth on the spot when she saw Namora's smile so ugly.

"Mr Habonaran. Is there anything that catches your attention?" Ask Melanie.

Once again Namora nodded, then turned her attention to the glass box where the box contained a pair of luxury watches, but not tacky.

The store owner noticed that Namora was staring at the watch. He also very professionally explained about the watch.

"Young master Habonaran. This watch is a Swiss-made watch and its production is very limited. There are only ten units in Indonesia and nine of the ten units have been sold. This one you see is the only one left and is only in our store as a collection. Some time ago, a businessman from Singapore bid this watch for USD one hundred and fifty thousand. However, I have no interest in letting go. But, considering the services of your father to me, then I will give a pair of watches for free to you. Please young master Habonaran will accept!"

Seeing the sincerity of the shopkeeper, Namora spontaneously shook her head. "My father is the one who contributed to Mr. Yongki. Not Namora. So I cannot accept this gift. After all, it is not possible for Namora to accept something for free," Namora said without a shadow. He knows that he should not be indebted to anyone considering who he is, and what his plans are. If he is consumed by the kindness of others, then in the future it will be very difficult when dealing once again with the person. What else is related to business.

Although Mr. Yongki was very determined to give the watch for free, but Namora was more determined to make the payment.

After being forced, the store owner finally gave up as well, then received a black card from Namora to immediately pay off the watch.

"Please packed. I don't have much time!" Namora said after being satisfied to see the two watches. However, just now that the watch shop employee was about to pack it, suddenly one voice from behind reprimanded them.

"Master. Please wait a minute. I want to see that watch!" A middle-aged man is seen walking in haste with four of his bodyguards approaching Namora, the shop owner and some of his staff.

Namora turned her face towards the newly arrived man, then gestured for the watch shop staff who wanted to pack the watch to put it back in place.

"Young people. How much did you spend to pay for this pair of watches?" Ask the middle-aged man. There was panic on his face when he saw that the watch already had. That means he was preceded.

"I spent two billion, three hundred and thirty million dollars on this pair of watches. What's up, sir?" Ask Namora politely.

"Young people. I specially came from far to Tower Mall is solely to get this watch. If young people don't mind, I would pay you four billion dollars. Actually I want to give more. Only, the money and assets I have only revolved around the four billion mark. Hope the young man will consider it," the middle-aged man said as if he was being considerate.

"Sorry Mister. Young master Habonaran has preceded you. Actually, this watch is not for sale. It is a collection item in our store. Because, this watch company does not produce it anymore. The watch is made of pure platinum with a 24 carat diamond on each part of the timepiece. If at the auction, I was worried that this watch would sell for about five hundred thousand US dollars. It's just that, since I personally have a forest of gratitude to this young Master's father, then I let this watch belong to him. Perhaps he wanted to present this watch to his parents, "the shop owner who heard the middle-aged man's plea tried to mediate.

Hearing this, the middle-aged man seemed still unwilling to give up. He continued to persuade Namora to sell him a pair of watches.

Namora is not really that. What else did he see the seriousness of the man who was the same age as his father. Merely, he also did not want to take that watch off just like that. And in the end, Namora made a sound. "Give me one reason, why should I give this watch to you, Mister!?"

"Young people. Can we speak four eyes?" Asked the middle-aged man expectantly.

Understanding the meaning of Namora's gaze, Melanie immediately said that there was a luxury restaurant on the top floor of the Tower Mall building. Namora nodded, followed Melanie to the restaurant. Incidentally, he also has not eaten and has never tasted food like a fancy restaurant.

After getting a box and ordering food, the middle-aged man finally told about his son who was going to be engaged to a girl. Initially, engagement rings were provided. However, the middle-aged man felt insufficient and decided to look for another gift especially something in pairs. So, on the recommendation of his subordinates, know that there is a store in Tower Mall that still stores a pair of limited edition watches. Therefore, he immediately went to Tower Mall. But damn, he was preceded by Namora.

"Attomans gift. For the sake of the engagement gift, you are willing to spend four billion dollars. It's amazing to have a father like this Master" Namora praised without sarcastic intent.

"Young people. You asked me for an excuse that might change your mind to allow me to own the watch. Alright. It all started with my mistake. When I was young, I met a girl, then we got married. It's just that there are still many dreams that I haven't achieved. I left my wife who was four months pregnant. Whether because I was too busy and too hard in pursuing my dreams, I forgot about them. Long story short, I did make it to the top as an entrepreneur. In fact, I currently managed to serve as the head of the region. I looked for another girl, then remarried without thinking about the fate of my first wife. Whether it's punishment, or it's karma, but obviously, twenty years into marriage, I still haven't had a child. With a feeling of guilt, I went back to my first wife. Do you know what is the most important thing in life? When you make a mistake, but are rewarded with kindness. For a man who uses his brain to think, to use his clean heart to feel, so the reward of kindness for sins that we do is a separate punishment that will make you in prolonged regret. Therefore, I want to catch up, and want to make them happy. It just so happened that my son was getting engaged. So, I want to give something good to him according to my ability. Does it make you feel compelled to allow me to please my loved ones whom I have neglected?"

Namora seemed to be thinking hard. He repeatedly tapped on the table with his index finger.

What this Namora did was actually known to the middle-aged man. He knew that Namora was at war with her own heart. Therefore he did not interrupt, what else pressured Namora to be willing to grant his request.

"At first a pair of watches I wanted to give to my parents as a gift. I just didn't know that anyone needed it more than me. If I can make others happy, why not. Maybe it wasn't my parents' fortune. I can also find other gifts for them.

Alright. I've decided that I'm willing to give you the watch, sir. No need to pay more, just return the money I spent worth USD one hundred and fifty thousand or two billion, three hundred and thirty million rupiah. So, the watch will change owners" Namora said as she stood up from her seat. He doesn't have much time. Thinking about whether to maintain or give the watch to the middle-aged man alone had taken up a lot of his time.

Hearing the confession from Namora that he was willing to budge, making the middle-aged man so moved that he shed tears. He repeatedly thanked her, and shook Namora's hand as a form of gratitude.

"I'll return your favor, young man. My name is Parlindungan Hutagaol. If you come to Rantau town one day, just find Parlindungan. I was the mayor there. Everyone will know me even if I don't know them one by one. And this is my business card" the middle-aged man said as he took out a business card and gave it to Namora.

"Oh," Namora was shocked to hear that the middle-aged man was the mayor of Rantau City so that only the word 'oh' came out of his mouth.

If he had known from the beginning that the middle-aged man was the mayor that Lalah's grandfather had said, he probably wouldn't have asked for a reason to give the watch to him, even if it was for free. But what can I do. They both agree. It was fortunate that Namora did not overdo it in her attitude. If not, I don't know what will happen in the future for the palm oil mill project in the Rantau suburb.

"I'm sorry for this brashness, Mr. Mayor. If I am being disrespectful, then I humbly apologize" said Namora, who was immediately interrupted by Pak Parlindungan Hutagaol.

"You're too polite, young man. It is rare and extremely rare to meet a humble rich young man like you. In fact, when I was young, I was not as rich as you and did not have the humility that you have. It really opened up my insight into the humility you have. Therefore, once again I thank you and invite you to attend the engagement of the son only. If I can tell, what's your name, and what's your job?"

Namora slightly blushed to answer the question from this mayor. If he were to be blunt, would his impression not be arrogant? However, if he was lying, what was up with the project he wanted to win in the auction later?

After weighing, Namora finally chose to be honest. "my name is Namora Habonaran. Son of Tigor Habonaran. My current job, in addition to students, I am a CEO stakeholder in the Martins Group company,"

"Wah wow. It was unexpected that I would meet the son of an old friend. Very coincidental. Oh yeah, you're the niece's talk. Do you know Lilah?"

Namora nodded. Lalah was his grandfather.

"I am on good terms with Lalah, the king of cars from Dolok Ginjang. Oh yea. Listen, your dad's gonna be free tomorrow. Well, I feel bad for taking the prize on the day of his freedom. This can't happen. Then forget it!" Parlindungan Hutagaol said shyly.

"No sir. I have also decided that the watch should be for you. I'll just find another gift. Anyway, let's go back to the store. I will give it to you as promised. Think of this as, as an introductory greeting between the nephew to his uncle,"

"Thank you young man. Thanks nephew. You have a low heart and a great soul. Your capital to be a great person already exists. Don't change! Stay grounded. Later, you will reap all the good you ever planted. I, as a parent, am proud to have a next generation who have morals like you. Real nice. Nice work!" Mr. Parlindungan said excitedly. He immediately grabbed Namora by the shoulder, then stepped out of the platinum box at the restaurant where they ate to go down to the exact, watch shop they last visited.

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