
"Safa?"
"Yes, Dad?" Safa looked at her father who was looking at her. They were gathered at the dinner table for breakfast.
"You're doing well, son?"
Perhaps what Mr. Halim meant was his newfound busyness. Safa nodded, "Current, really, Dad. Why?"
Mr. Halim seemed to be slowly breathing before speaking. "Father does not forbid you to be a selebgram. Make money from endorsements, promotions and so on. Even you want to be a model or an artist, I'll let you." Momentary pause.
"One message from Dad, control yourself. Don't let success make you late. Limit the association too, huh? I don't want you to be friends with people who aren't obvious. Choose those who are good for you. Dad doesn't matter if you're friends with people with lower social status. You can be friends with anyone, as long as it does not have a bad influence. For example, night clubs, drunkenness, and other promiscuity that would plunge."
Safa smiled, "Dad just calm down. Safa's friend is still Kamila. There's nothing else."
"You sure, Dek? Who likes that shuttle? Taxman?" dava asked mockingly, which Safa replied to an eye.
"That's Leo. He's Safa's friend too. Just like Kamila."
"Seriously just friends?"
"What's the matter, anyway, really? Leo is Safa's High School friend. I just saw you in the last few days."
Dava raised an eyebrow as the mangosteen continued to eat.
"Leo?" The sharp-pitched question came from Mr. Halim.
Pestilent. It's all because of Dava's cute mouth.
"You go out with guys a lot, Safa? How, you don't know? You're secretly dating?"
Safa shook her head, "No, Dad... Leo is Safa's friend, not boyfriend!"
"Then, who's your boyfriend?"
"Dad, Safa's not dating.." whining.
"Really?"
"Yes!"
"Be aware that you dare to lie to me" said Mr. Halim sharply.
Madam Halim who had been silent since then sighed. "Dad, don't let it go. Safa is big. It's natural to have a girlfriend. What's so good about being single?"
Ahh... dear Mother...!
Tumben Mother is good like this? Usually clashing mulu if I, Inner Safa.
Mr. Halim frowned glancing at his wife who looked leisurely eating breakfast. "What's the mama, anyway? Not in favor of Dad's regulations. Is Mother not worried about the same style of dating children today? Different stories are the same we used to be, at best just handrails. In the present times people have dared to kiss even though there is no halal bond. It can even be more than that."
If Mr. Halim had known his daughter had already been suspended twice by a man who was his own neighbor. Perhaps this elite housing complex will be flattened by its rampage.
Safa grimaced to imagine what her father would be if she knew about the matter. Unconsciously he shook his head. Don't let Mr. Halim know. However Safa still had a conscience in case Edzar was battered in the hands of his father.
"Either that. Safa needs to know more about the opposite sex. Let him know the types of men. It is also useful for the resilience of his heart so as not to be easily complacent and consumed with a variety of sweet promises. Which one is a land crocodile, which one is a PHP handyman, which one is a fuckboy, let him know all."
"If you have a lot of experience, it is unlikely that he will be fooled by the prince who turns out to be nothing more than a ugly frog." Mrs Halim pointed out firmly. Making the dining room atmosphere turn quiet.
No one dared to open their voices. Or maybe they are lazy to argue? I don't know, for sure this time Safa is one faction with the bunch.
Morning is up. Safa turned to the room and sat on the bed. His hands were busy taking pictures of several products from a number of clients. Then selfie for documentation of content that he will upload later.
This time Safa didn't involve Kamila. Besides because the girl was still busy in college, the one Safa handled this was easy. No professional help is needed to take photos. Unless the items are similar to other clothes and clothes, then Safa will wear a photographer like yesterday.
Ting!
A message notification came in on his Instagram. Safa is not the type of person who likes to check DM, too much chat from unknown people and it makes Safa really dizzy. Every day someone sends him a message. That is why Safa ignores more.
But now Safa was curious, because she was somewhat familiar with the name that appeared in the pop up.
Diko_Regata: Hi?
Safa frowned, her finger typing something to be sure.
Safana_Halim : Here... Diko?
The reply came quickly.
Diko_Regata : Yes, hehe.
You want your WhatsApp, but it doesn't have a number. So I'm just DM. No papa, right? Btw, can you exchange numbers?
Safa paused for a moment, thinking would it be okay if she gave her number to Diko? They already know each other. The man was also his neighbor.
Feeling that nothing was wrong, Safa immediately typed a reply.
Safana_Halim : Yes, no papa. Can, really.
A series of numbers Safa successfully sent to Diko. A short time later a video call appeared on his phone screen. Safa immediately shifted the green button and saw Diko who was smiling while waving at him.
Safa returned that smile and wave. Diko asked, "What are you?"
Safa shifted her phone slightly showing the screech of things on the mattress. "Photos for paid promote, sister."
"Oh, huh? Disturbing, dong, huh?"
"No, really. Just relax. It's over, too."
Diko seemed to nod, "Good." "By the way, want to get out, won't you?"
"out?"
"Yes. The streets, around the complex is not papa. That's if you're not busy."
"Not busy. I was confused to do it again at home. Haha."
"Yes already. Move, yuk?"
Safa nodded enthusiastically, "Yuk."
Rushing Safa tidied up the look in front of the mirror. He doesn't need to change clothes. Dandan was already after bathing. Safa just combed her hair a little and took a few pieces of money just in case. Safa does not carry a wallet, she just tuck it in the pocket of her pants so as not to complicated.
After that Safa came out down the stairs with sandals. Mistress Halim who happened to pass by frowned in surprise.
"Where are you going?"
"Get out a minute, Bun. Wanna snack."
Madam Halim just nodded. Then continued his delayed steps towards the kitchen.
Safa put on her sandals and got out. It turned out that Diko was already waiting for him outside the gate. The man smiled, "Hi?"
"Hi," Safa replied.
"We're walking?"
Safa nodded. They also began to step down the road around the housing. Combine lightly while looking at a pretty beautiful environment. From there Safa knows the profession of Diko who is a freelancer in the field of design. The man should be at home at a time like this.
The second step is anchored on the edge of an artificial lake located in the middle of the jogging track complex park. Continuing on the bridge that connects two land there.
Safa looked down at her reflection in the water. Diko did the same thing, the difference was that the man looked up to observe the sky which was indeed a little cloudy. Maybe it will rain in the afternoon.
Safa took her phone out of her pocket, opened the camera icon and made a short recording which she then edited using music. Safa posted the video on her Instagram. Done it.
"You... have a boyfriend?" ask Diko suddenly.
"uh? No." Safa shakes.
"Oh...."
"When was that jogging with us? He's your neighbor, right?"
Although confused as to why Diko asked that, Safa still nodded. "Yes. Why?"
Safa turned her head with a frown, "Jealous?"
Diko nodded.
"Masa, anyway? We have nothing to do with it, really."
'Don't geer. Don't geer, ' Safa insisted inwardly.
Safa did not reject Diko's words to make her heart soar a little. But Safa soon came to her senses and brushed off the slowly pervasive details of hope, trying to rebuild the wishful thinking that Safa immediately wanted to get rid of.
No, Safa. Edzar doesn't like you. Maybe she was jealous.
Safa sighed averted look. The focus is back on the camera, turning around to find the right frame for him to take his picture. "Om Edzar is my Tante's brother. He's my Om-in-law's candidate, brother," Safa explained.
Diko fell silent. His gaze nailed Safa who was behind him while lifting the phone, swinging here and there to catch a good angle.
"Oh.." he muttered in disbelief. For even a blind man would know Edzar's gaze showed more than that.
"Laper, right? Ngafe, yuk?" But for now, Diko will choose to be silent and follow the flow. Until the right moment arrives, he will begin the action.
Safa turned, "Where?"
"There aja. Up yours. What do you want?"
"I want a spicy one again, sis. Hehe..."
Diko smiled, "Yes, come on."
The advantages of staying in the Cluster are that the facilities are complete. Minimarket, cafe, everything is in the environment. The distance adjacent only takes a few meters to reach. No need to bother fighting with traffic jams if you want to eat. Just walk, until. That easy.
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"Sir, isn't this too severe a punishment?"
"How did you mean to me?"
"The punishment of a lifetime?"
"No. That's appropriate."
The female prosecutor frowned at the answer of Edzar's plate.
"But, this accused him of admitting and regretting his actions, sir," he said disapprovingly.
Edzar stared flatly at the woman before him. His sharp gaze managed to bring out an aura of intimidation. Made the female prosecutor slightly wrinkled in her seat.
"You think crime can be paid only by regret?" edzar's jolt made the woman gasp.
"Sir-s"
"Even if he has confessed, regretted, or prostrated, wept bitterly though, but we see from his case. And his case is obviously very hard!"
"Sir-s"
"What is the point of the legal institution if all matters are settled with apologies and regrets?"
"Sir, I don't mean so"
"Then what do you mean? Ease the punishment that would have an impact on injustice?"
The woman with Rini's name lowered her head to swallow her saliva. He was a little surprised, was this just his feeling that Edzar looked fiercer than usual?
"No, Sir. All right, I get it. If this is the order of the Father, I do it," he said giving up half unwillingly.
"Please."
"Good, Sir. Excuse me."
Edzar did not answer, nor did he look.
Rini shook her head as she walked out of the man's room. His mouth did not stop grumbling as he walked back to his desk. His colleagues looked over with astonishment.
"What's wrong with your face?"
"Don't know me. Mr. Edzar is very sensitive today."
"Well, got to, too, huh, you? Kirain was the only one who got mad at her."
"You too?"
"He'em. I was surprised, not usually Mr. Edzar all that. He was even angry just because of the one-letter typo in the file. I don't think it can be read and understood. If necessary, it will be fixed later."
"Wad. Kok, serem, huh? I'm afraid I'll be called into his room..."
"Sensitive to him. Is it because of lack of caress?"
"Hush! That's your talk."
"Lha, yes. He has no wife. Denger-denger she-"
"What's this?" Doni who accidentally heard the name of his superior was mentioned stopped.
"E-eh, Mr. Doni. No, Sir. That, we again wonder the same Mr. Edzar today."
"However?"
"That's it, Mr. Edzar, why is it so bad today, huh? Everyone should be angry with him."
Doni frowned, "What does that mean? Mr. Edzar is the firm man."
"It's not firm. He is sensational again. All he commented. We're being yelled at, you know, sir."
"Times, anyway, Mr Edzar did?" ask Doni more to himself.
"If Mr. Doni doesn't believe me, try to check yourself into his room."
With a face full of doubt, Doni continued his steps that were indeed from the beginning to be addressed to the room of Edzar. He gently knocked on the wooden door, then entered after hearing the voice from within.
"Sir?"
"Why?"
"This is the information you asked for." A second later Doni regained his senses, he covered his mouth with a panicked face. His eyes bought with a timid glance at a painting.
"Silent. My device has been sabotaged," said Edzar relaxed.
Doni looked surprised, "Seriously, sir? Can you?"
Edzar stared flatly at Doni, "You doubt me?"
Spontaneous Doni shook her head. "No, Sir. I know that Father is smart. I just believe it."
"Say," Edzar said, refocusing on the papers at the table.
"Mister Edzar's guess is right, that guy has a spy here. And that eavesdropper, someone put it down when we had a morning apple, sir. That's my guess. The problem is, none of the CCTV caught the action. It seems like it is indeed an insider, because he seems to know the ins and outs of the camera here. His movements are nowhere to be seen."
"What I'm asking is, if he put that on the painting, it's clear everything will be recorded. But, I don't even see his shadow on camera?"
Edzar nodded and listened to Doni's words. The focus is still the same on the table. "Forget over. Maybe it was a shadowless ninja. You better take this and go back to the room" he said, handing over a stack of maps to Doni.
Doni flabbergasted, "You kidding me, sir? Huh! Ninja without shadow? What kind of man has no shadow?"
"Sir, since when do you play Instagram?" tanyanya. His head went forward trying to look at the cellphone that Edzar was holding.
Edzar mendelik, once Doni returned his position as before. Then he muttered, "Whose status did you see until it made you sentiments this afternoon? Everyone gets angry for no reason."
"What did you say?"
"Yes? No. gabe. I just remember my cat hasn't eaten at home."