THE CHOICE IN MY LIFE
SECTION 80
‘Tour Raja Ampat’
“OK, Gengs. Because our tour is only 3 days, then the schedule will be compacted but calm down, there is still free time for you guys.” Say Bagas using loudspeakers.
“Yeaaayyyy!!! Uhuuuuuuu!!!” answer in unison some employees who can follow the tour.
“Because we got here in the afternoon, so after this we will divide the room. One room can be occupied with two people. And remember, yes. Cannot interfere with a woman who is not a married couple. After you take the room key in the receptionist, you can immediately rest and tonight we can gather for dinner.”
“Siappppppp!!!” exclaim them. And after that they disperse themselves to find their room and roommates.
Their lodging is on the beach and consists of small cottages that can be occupied for two people. The cottage is lined up neatly stretched along the beautiful beach which is on one of the beaches in Raja Ampat. The company spent quite a bit of money on all the accommodations that all the employees could enjoy. It was as an appreciation to the employees because of the many projects that passed for the last few years.
“Bu Tia room with whom?” ask Devi.
“Entah. I don't know who's going to room with me. On the list, there was only my own name. You with Sinta, Dev?”
“No, Mom. I was with another division. We exchanged a couple. Which room is Bu Tia next to?”
“That!” Tia showed the cottage which was a little larger in size and more complete facilities that would be her room.
“Wahhh . . Bu Tia's room was great. Bigger than others.” Devi and Sinta follow Tia to the front of her cabin room. The two of them tried to peek inside the hut through a sizable outer window.
“Tia! Can we talk to you for a minute?” Gilang comes to disturb Devi and Sinta who are still amazed by Tia's cabin room.
“Eh! You still dare to disturb Bu Tia!” sewot Devi on Gilang.
“This is my business with Tia. You two don't need to interfere.” Reply with a little hard. A few employees who were still gathered on the shoreline noticed Tia's cottage and started whispering.
“What else is Gilang? There's nothing we need to talk about anymore. Moreover, your arrival attracts attention. I'm distracted, Lang.”
“Tongo, Tia. Just a moment.” Gilang clasped Tia's hand and tried to persuade her. Tia tried to let go of Gilang's grasp, but his efforts were fruitless.
“Let go of my hand, Lang!” Tia's orders.
“Remove your hands from my wife!” snatch someone from back there. Someone was walking towards Tia's place.
“Pak Rio? Wife? Who's Father's wife?” Gilang let out a question that represented everyone who heard Rio's sentence.
“Who else if not, Tia! She's my wife, so quickly let go of that hand of yours.” Rio pulled Tia's body to get close to him as he managed to board the lodge.
“Wife? Where possible, Sir. You guys aren't married yet?” Gilang kept trying to argue.
“Do you still not believe? Have you never noticed the ring that is curled in Tia?” Rio showed his hand and Tia's hand which was using the same ring.
Devi and Sinta who were near them immediately closed their mouths as if they were untrustworthy. While other employees who noticed them from a distance did the same thing with Devi and Sinta. While Tia only pinched her forehead because she felt a sudden attack of pain.
“What? Since when? Tia, is it true that Mr Rio said?” Gilang demanded an immediate answer from Tia.
“As you see and as you hear. We are already married.” Tia answered in the end.
“You've heard, Gilang! if it is clear, from today you can stay away from my wife. I don't want to use my job to keep you away from Tia. So you should know yourself, Gilang.”
“Bu Tiaaaaaa!!!!! Oh my goodness, Mom. Why not tell us?” Sinta hysterical. “Congratulations Bu Tia, Mr Rio!”
“Thanks, Sinta.” Rio embraced on the waist Tia, “The plan is we will give an official invitation to the party next month. But since you already know today, so I will add your vacation one more day, just think of this as a substitute for our wedding party. You can freely tour in Raja Ampat.” Rio shouted at the other employees and made the others cheer in excitement.
“Then, you rest first all. You still have time tomorrow to enjoy the beauty of Raja Ampat. Now disperse and please enter the cottage each.” Rio invited Tia to enter the cottage leaving Devi, Sinta and Gilang still stunned.
“Eh, look around, Mr. Rio closed the curtains. Awwwww . . They want what afternoon-afternoon is like.” Hysterical love with a stifled voice.
“Let's go back to the cottage. Don't bother them both. I was so happy that finally Bu Tia and Mr. Rio were united,”Devi chimed in every sentence that Sinta uttered.
Their chatter was still sounding faint as they walked away from the cottage of Tia and Rio. Gilang also still heard it clearly and endured the disappointment he felt. All this time there was still hope for him to be able to bring back Tia's embrace, but now there is no hope anymore especially the rival is one of the leaders of the company where he works. Gilang went with a giant step.