
By noon, Ken and Dino had already reached the tourism office. They were immediately greeted by Mr. Vishnu, the officer who contacted Dino a few days ago.
"Welcome Mr. Keenan Alexander" said Mr. Vishnu as he extended his hand.
"Good day, Mr. Vishnu." Ken returned the handshake of Vishnu.
The same thing was done by Dino. They shook hands and asked for news.
"The meeting is scheduled after lunch. Is it okay to wait, sir?" ask Mr. Vishnu while accompanying Ken's footsteps.
Ken glanced at his watch for a moment. Currently, it has already shown at eleven noon. Then, it's still about two hours away they'll start. Ken looked up at Dino.
"Henry's here yet?"
"Already, Sir. It's already inside."
"Have they had lunch?" This time Ken turned towards Mr. Vishnu.
"No, Sir. But, we've prepared lunch for all the guests today."
Ken nodded his head. "Thank you, sir. We had better have lunch outside first. We'll be back before the meeting starts."
Mr. Vishnu could not resist Ken's wishes. He immediately nodded in agreement to Ken's words. After that, Ken asked Dino to tell his entire team of lawyers to go to a restaurant, which is located not far from the tourism office.
Shortly thereafter, Henry and his team of four others, were already at the restaurant Ken was referring to. They had lunch together and discussed what to do.
After the opening ceremony, the discussion began. Ken and his team are still listening to some of the arguments presented by the parties in dispute with the GC.
"Sir Ilham, you understand. Why let resort construction in our area. Does the government not think about the impact on the surrounding population? What would they do if the land they used to work on was used as a tourist spot?" said a man with excitement.
Mr. Ilham, as the officer who was the mediator of the meeting looked at Ken. He seemed to feel a little clumsy at that moment.
"Sir Ilham, do not mind these rich people, can arbitrarily make tourist attractions in our area. We object, Sir. We also do not want the streets in our area to be increasingly damaged by the number of tourists who come to visit" said another man. They look like they have memorized the scenario that has been prepared.
Now, Mr. Ilham also spoke. "Before you gentlemen, please do not accuse first. We're talking about this all right. From the beginning, actually what kind of problem, we will listen to all the complaints of the Fathers. After that, we'll give Mr. Keenan and the team a chance to explain their part."
"So, please calm down first and start all over again, right? Mosok direct jujug an ndak enek awale ngene, I rakyo ndak ngerti, hehehe. (Suddenly there was no beginning like this, I don't understand)" said the middle-aged man interspersed with his jokes.
The fathers who were there looked at each other. They are seen playing an eye to determine who is speaking first. Until a voice opens the conversation.
"Well, I'll talk first."
All eyes stared at the man. Until then, Ken only realized who the man who was talking was.
"Because of you" murmured Ken.
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