Princess Seraphina
CHAPTRE 43
Aldi took off his hat, then he replied, “I can't wait to travel with you.”
“I understand, Mr. manager.“
Hearing that, Aldi immediately responded, “Phina, do you remember what I said on your first day at work? If the call 'Sir Manager' is used while in the work area, and when we are out of work, just call me Aldi, as usual, no need to be too formal."
"Well, Aldi," Seraphina said with a light smile. "From today I will remember that."
"Must remember, because it's very important. Okay?"
Safy then offered the bread and herbal tea to Aldi who was on the tray. Not yet drunk, the fragrant aroma of the tea provokes thirst from the throat. So Aldi drank it from the prepared cup. As usual, it felt so delicious that it made him feel at home in the Seraphina house. They continued the conversation, discussing various things that came to mind. Until finally, at half-eight arrived, and it was time for them to leave for the holidays.
But, before the two were about to leave the house, Ariel suddenly shouted, “Wait, Seraphina!”
Seraphina stopped, and Ariel approached her with a knitted bag of wool yarn. “Bring this with you, but don't open it here. Because I have made it with great difficulty, so make sure you eat, huh?”
After saying so, Ariel rushed towards the backyard. Seraphina smelled a very nice scent from inside the bag, but she did not open it and got into the car. While Aldi was preparing to start the engine, Safy opened the front gate. Then, the car walked out, then stopped in front of Safy.
“I go first, Safy. Please take care of the house and Ariel,” Seraphina said from inside the car.
Safy replied respectfully, bowed, and placed his right hand on his left arm. “Happy fun, Princess.”
However, Seraphina was shocked to hear that remark. Aldi drove his car out of the yard, and their journey began. Unexpectedly, while stopping at the red light, Aldi asked, “Phina, why was Safy being so polite as the manners of the European imperial era? And I heard him call you 'Mr Princess'. Very unique.”
“Ah.. Maybe Safy watches too many movies, so the spectacle is contagious real world,” Seraphina is trying to evade.
Aldi laughs loudly, “But calling you by the designation ‘Mr Putri’ is very interesting. Is it possible that you are from another world? Joking.”
Then Aldi continued his laughter, while Seraphina was silent. He didn't think the guess was right. But, in his heart, he spoke, “Already expected, Aldi's instincts are very sharp. Next time something like this can't happen again.”
Suddenly Aldi entered the shopping area, and he parked his car in the basement. The parking lot he chose was a bit far, but not too far from the exit. After finishing, Aldi got out of the car and walked towards the Seraphina side door.
“Let's take a walk here. Maybe you've never seen this place before,” Aldi told him.
Aldi takes Seraphina to a building, where the advertising light displays an interesting video that successfully attracts buyers. Finally, they entered the building, and inside, a bustling scene with many shoppers, various shops on every corner, and luxurious facilities available instantly opened before them.
This was the first time Seraphina had seen such a grand place, almost making her forget to blink. Aldi then led him to the elevator.
"Where are we going?" ask Seraphina.
Aldi continued to lead him while replying, "Later you will know for yourself."
When they got inside the elevator, several other people also got into it. After a while, they arrived at the fourth floor. The scenery here is different from the first floor, with various shops offering clothing, beauty and accessories products scattered throughout the place.
"As a good manager, I'll buy you new work clothes. Because the results of the proposed meeting said that Seraphina will be promoted to deputy branch manager next month" Aldi said.
“I just said as per the actual fact, nothing more than that. But why can you go up to the post?“
Aldi paused for a moment. "The one who proposed you as the deputy branch manager was the Deputy Central Manager, Ananda Putri Bulan. You should know, he's the most influential person. Not only within the Almart corporate environment, but also throughout this city. His connections with many people are very extensive, plus he is a former psychiatrist even more terrible in knowing the ins and outs of someone.“
Seraphina laughed loudly at Aldi who looked scared of Ananda. This was the first time he had seen Aldi with a face that was not always cool. However, it made her feel more comfortable, and their conversation became more pleasant as Aldi showed an unexpected nature.
While they were still joking, a woman approached them. He greeted Aldi kindly, "Good morning, Mr. Aldi. Tumben came to this area; this is a special place for women's supplies."
Aldi replied, "Of course, I already know that. But my coming here wasn't just for sightseeing. There's someone I want to beautify again. Can you give me a recommendation?"
With great hospitality, the woman looked at Seraphina. "Good morning, Brother. I'm an employee of the dress shop, Diamond. This is a place that is very popular with women. Since Mr. Aldi has given the order, I will provide the best service."
Then, he continued, "First of all, let's see which clothes are right for you. Although all the clothes should fit because your face is already beautiful."
The woman then took Seraphina, while Aldi followed them from behind. After a while of walking, they arrived in front of a shop called 'Diamond'. From the outside alone, this shop looked extremely luxurious, and as they entered, the scent of famous perfumes filled the entire room. Some of the women who were choosing perfume saw the store clerk walking with Seraphina. They gave a brief applause and went on to choose the perfume back.
(In the 'Diamond' store, there are many things that are considered special, especially for those who are delivered directly by employees or the store in providing recommendations. This may seem trivial, but when employees give recommendations, customers are given the privilege of being on the VIP guest list. That is why women give applause as a form of respect.)
However, when Aldi followed Seraphina from behind, the women who were choosing the perfume were immediately fascinated by Aldi's good looks. All eyes were on the couple, as if they were watching a romantic scene from a movie like "The Handsome and the Beautiful", where a handsome man is with his beautiful and beautiful lover.