The Bride of the Curse Repellent
A Special Day

Without notice, the day Sherina was waiting for had arrived. Today he is officially the Managing Director of Dream Glow Cosmetics. What a sweet achievement, with the help of her husband, in the end she got what she had always wanted.

"Huff ... I was so nervous" Sherina murmured with a sigh of relief. He was already in the President Director's room together with Vicky.

"Haha, then what now?" ask Vicky curiously.

"It's still not completely calm. I really didn't expect that they were all so enthusiastic when I gave a welcome word. Uhm ... Vicky, what about you, by the way? That day, you didn't hear yourself if there were some people gossiping about us."

"Hm? Which gossip?"

"Ish, you don't pretend not to know! Many people gossip that you support me like this because you love me! Some say we are a friendly couple! Don't you argue with him?"

"Why should we argue? That's the reality" replied Vicky who immediately made Sherina blush embarrassed and lost for words.

"You ... Don't tease me!!" shouted Sherina who then threw away her face.

This Vicky, the longer I don't understand. He did not dispute the rumors of my closeness to him. People can conclude like that, maybe because they see the clothes we wear are compatible. And again, today he also wears the tie that I gave him yesterday the day after tomorrow.

There were other rumors, he also did not refute the gossip that said his relationship with Cleo so tenuous. Actually, I wanted to ask if maybe Vicky already had the intention to separate from Cleo, but I doubt that he would be offended.

"Your room is pretty good, but I think it still needs a little renovation" said Vicky, who immediately awakened Sherina from daydreaming.

"Reconstructing? That can be thought about later. This room is still decent enough for me to work in" Sherina replied.

"Hey, who asked for your opinion? I am the original owner of this company. Whether you want a renovation or not, it's up to me!" reply Vicky with a sly grin.

"Humph! That's enough for today! Please out! I want to work!" sulek Sherina encourages Vicky to get out of her room.

"You really dare to throw me out? Aren't you afraid of getting fired? I'm your boss, you know!" vicky protests, but he still doesn't resist Sherina's encouragement to him.

"Stupid time! I'm not scared! Fire me on the first day of work! Bye bye!" replied Sherina who was serving Vicky's silly challenge.

Now, he's finally alone. Sherina's eyes looked around, every corner she watched until not a single speck was left unturned. What a room that can make him nostalgic. He recalled the past events when his mother was still very healthy and sat behind the President Director's desk. And now, after such a long time, he had finally completely inherited this seat.

"Huff ..." Sherina sighed, she tried not to cry and was too washed away in the memories of the past.

"Come, focus! Now it's time to work!" Sherina patted him on the cheek, encouraging herself to be able to carry out her duties as the new President Director.

Since the day before Sherina had already read through some of the report documents, she had already quite understood how the company's condition was up to date. The first thing he did was grab the handle of the office phone.

"Call Ruby and Pasha to my room right now!" pinta Sherina's.

"Well, Miss Director .." replied a receptionist who responded to Sherina's phone call.

Not long after that came the two people who were expected by Sherina. Both of them are almost 40 years old, both employees who have long worked at Dream Glow Cosmetics.

"Yet you're finally here!" greet Sherina with a smile.

"N-Miss Sherina?!" both seem excited. As soon as they saw Sherina, they both saw the shadow of Sukma inside her. It is indeed a mother and child who are so similar, both in terms of physical or from the aura of authority that they have.

"Jeez, don't call me Miss again. But, don't call me Madam too. Please just call me in my post, yeah!" pinta Sherina grimacing.

"Well, Miss Director .." replied Ruby with a trembling smile. He really did not expect, that the boy who used to be fed, and accompanied to play by him when the Sukma Director was still there, was already this big.

"I understand, Mrs Director," said Pasha with a faint smile. Just like Ruby, she also felt unexpected. That, the child who used to like whining asked to be delivered anywhere by him, apparently has become like now.

"Come, sit! I want to have a serious talk with you!" tell Sherina who is still with a smile, her mood is really in a good condition.

Ruby and Pasha nodded, then sat down on the chair that was in front of Sherina's desk.

"First of all, I want to say a lot of thanks to you both! You've served in this company since my mother was around. And you two still survive even if you are stuck in difficult times. When my father was holding the company, he arbitrarily and incessantly pressured you. I'm really grateful that you've survived until now. Your contribution to Dream Glow Cosmetics is huge. Therefore, I would like to give you a promotion!"

"Degree?!" ruby and Pasha asked in unison.

"Yes, because I think you deserve it. I want Ruby to be the Director's Secretary! And I want Pasha to be General Manager! The department is perfect for you! Ruby will take care of things related to me, then Pasha will head all the departments! I know very well you have the ability to fill this position! In the past, you two also accompanied my mother. And now, I want to restore the glory days of Dream Glow Cosmetics! I trust you, will you help me make it happen?"

Ruby and Pasha glanced at each other. They both smiled when they found out that they both had the same thoughts. Then, the two of them compactly looked towards Sherina and said, "We are willing to help Miss Director!"

"Haha, great! I know you guys are reliable! Please cooperate, yes! Don't bother reprimanding me if I'm wrong! Technically, you two are more senior and experienced than me!" sherina said with a friendly smile. He was very happy to have found faithful people.

"Mother Director could be, if you are looking for a clearly experienced and competent, the husband of the Director is the most suitable!" chirps Ruby.

"J-don't talk about him! Anyway still superior to you guys, she knows nothing about the cosmetics company!" refute Sherina with a blushing face.

Today is a very special day for Sherina. On his first day working as a Director, he had not encountered any hardship at all. But the next day he was faced with a new problem. Her new secretary, Ruby, looks so dizzy when she reveals the matter to Sherina.

"So like that, Director. Our sales continue to decline, the artist who has signed a contract with us breaks the contract halfway. And now, we're short on funds to pay other artists. If this continues ...fear that our products will lose the market," Ruby said with a worried face.

"Hemm .. don't be pessimistic, let me think of a way out!" pinta Sherina with a look that was actually less certain.

This is the first crisis I have to go through. If I die here, then I don't deserve to be called a leader. The biggest problem is the lack of funds, actually it's easy to solve if I complain about this to Vicky. However, if he comes out with more money, this is tantamount to me harming him, and showing him that I am less competent. My debt of 250 million has not been paid yet, where will I put my face?

Even though we are husband and wife, our relationship is not as intimate as these officials think, nor as bad as the rumors made by Cleo fanatics. The only way out, I have to think about the minimum cost expenditure to get the maximum possible results. Uh, wait a minute .. I think I have an idea!

"Ruby! I have a way out! We're gonna have an audition!"

"Audition? But ... Director, holding an audition also requires a fee. We don't have time to do that now, and moreover our expenses will also swell!" ruby protest that really does not understand the way Sherina thought.

"No, Ruby! We have to have an audition! I know we're underfunded, but within these limitations, we still have a chance! Because I don't plan on using expensive television artists or commercials. But, I plan to use some influencers who are currently going viral on social media!" obviously Sherina's trying to give Ruby some sense.

"Eh? Advertising only by relying on social media? Does it have as significant an influence as television commercials?" ask Ruby again.

"Yes, the effect is just as strong! Or it could be said to be stronger! Before when I was unemployed, I always took the time to help tidy up my husband's documents. And I once read a study, that nowadays .. young people are more likely to seek entertainment with their mobile phones than to watch entertainment on television. I'm sure if the research is correct, BSH Enterprise is the number one IT company!"

"So, all of us take advantage of this age of technological transition. We simply put ads on social media, so it is enough for us to do product marketing to be better known again!" sherina again.

"Ohhh. The reason Ms. Director wants to hold an audition is because she wants to find influencers who are able to market our products well! The cost to recruit influencers is not as expensive as artists, so we can save costs!" ruby said enthusiastically.

"Really! You really understand what I mean, Ruby! It's not wrong I made you my secretary! Oh yeah, there's one more thing! Young people today are very much following the trend of Korean origin. Then, you look for influencers who create Korean-style makeup content! Let us introduce that our cosmetics are not inferior to foreign products! Dream Glow Cosmetics provides beauty products ranging from head to toe! Let's make the whole world know this!"

"Haha, good Director Ma'am! I'll do the audition planning soon!" Ruby is no longer anxious. He felt the spirit of Sherina's enthusiasm that spread to him.

***

One fine morning. Cleo's mood is currently in a pleasant state, as she has completed a grueling shoot in Berlin. She is currently in her own luxury villa, enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and reading her favorite magazine, a business magazine.

Despite reading business magazines, he was not interested in business or economic development in the country. All he did, was want to know what new achievements his lover had achieved. It's not surprising anymore, since long ago he was obsessed with Vicky.

"Keyran Kartawijaya .. ah, no! Christian Atharwana .. This is not it either! Vicky Bashara .. This is it! My dear Vicky is again in the magazine!" cleo said with a jubilant laugh, he was delighted to have found Vicky's name on a line of other influential businessmen.

Cleo read every word carefully. He had a sense of pride when this lover made a new achievement. The man who is the idol of almost every woman is his. Despite the fact that her lover is married to someone else, Cleo is still acting foolishly as long as she still has the status of Vicky's girlfriend who is widely known by people.

However, in the next second Cleo's enthusiastic smile disappeared. He was really surprised by the headline on the next page. "The Director figure that saved Dream Glow Cosmetics in just under a month. Sherina Dharmawangsa ...."

"Damn it, this rotten woman again!" curse Cleo while tearing up the page that contains Sherina's picture. He hated it so much, again he was annoyed with the face of the wife of his lover.

Kepala*t! There was no way he could afford to do such a great thing on his own! He must have used a sneaky way! I'm sure that Vicky's been helping him out in secret! You fucking woman! You must have teased Vicky when I went overseas! Damn, I could have cheated! I can't let you keep taking Vicky's heart! I'll make Vicky so disgusted to you!

"Adam! Adam's! Where are you!? Come here!!" cleo shouted as loudly as possible to call his manager.

"Yes, Miss Cleo? What's calling me?" ask Adam who just came. His breathing was breathless, he hurriedly ran to immediately approach this super model who was his master. Even on Cleo's day off, she still had to do her job as a manager.

"Look at this!" cleo snapped while throwing a page piece containing a picture of Sherina.

"I-this .. isn't she the wife of Mr. Vicky?" ask Adam who is trying to make sure, so that he does not mistake or misunderstand.

"You know what I'm asking! It's true that she's Sherina! Vicky's wife doesn't know herself! I want you to do something for me! You look for thugs, gangsters, mobsters or whatever! Just look for a man who wants to receive payment! Tell him to pour acid on Sherina's face! I want her to be a crippled woman of a bad look!"

"But Miss .. This includes criminal acts, you'd better not .." persuaded Adam in a soft tone.

"How dare you question my orders! Are you tired of working as my manager?! Do you think somewhere else you can get enough pay, to treat your critical mother in the hospital?!" threaten Cleo again without hesitation.

"I don't dare ...."

"Huh! Then do what I tell you! Don't ask too many questions! Quickly find people! At the latest three days from now, I want to hear the news that the director of the cosmetics company has become no longer beautiful! Do you understand that?!"

"Those ... Miss, I'm sorry ...." Adam immediately went and did as Cleo asked. He really had no power to argue let alone fight back.

"Haha, just wait for you Sherina! As soon as your face gets ugly, Vicky's gonna dump you!" grumbled Cleo with her evil laughter.