The Dusk is You
Chapter 8: Tea Garden Cafe
"Tio, you know Kiran's address, right? Can you tell me?" That morning Hanan called Tio in a bit of a panic. "Sorry sir, I don't know. Just know the name of the area, if the exact address does not know" said Tio explained with a little faltering. "Pak Hanan, find a cafe Kebun Teh area of South Bandung. It was already close to Kiran's house. Later you try to contact Kiran again." explained Tio. "Ok, thank you Tio" Hanan said. Hanan also immediately slid in accordance with the direction of Tio.
Arriving at the Tea Garden Cafe, Hanan ordered warm drinks as well as food. The trip is quite far makes him hungry because it does not stop at all in the rest area to rest. Hanan sent a message to Kiran. Even if there is no reply. "Kiran, I'm at the Tea Garden Cafe. It's close to your house, right? I don't know your address." The message was sent to Kiran, not how long Kiran read it but did not reply.
"Kiran, I have something to explain to you. You meet me here ya." message back he sent but it did not take long Kiran directly read it. "I know you're worried about me now. Just so you know, honey. I'll keep waiting for you here. I have permission with the cafe owner to spend the night here using a tent. Its Ok's. I'm waiting for you to find me. I love you." Hanan's message. Kiran read that became very worried. On one hand he was still very angry with Hanan but he could not let Hanan spend the night there.
"Mom, Kiran asked to take Mang Ujang to the Tea Garden Cafe yes" Kiran told Mother. "Why what?" ask Mother. "Kiran's friend was there" Kiran said and passed. "Mang, my anterin to the Tea Garden Cafe yes" said Kiran to Mang Ujang who was helping Mr. take care of the park. "Well, Si Eneng is hanging out Mamang is hanging out. Shameful at Neng, Amangkan already old." said Mang Ujang chuckled teasing Kiran. "Oh Mamang, ge-er. My man asked for anther." replied Kiran laughing.
Arriving at the cafe parking lot. "Mamang just go home. If you need a phone call to pick me up. Nuhun Mang." said Kiran then immediately entered the Cafe. At the entrance, Kiran could already see Hanan sitting behind her facing the tea garden. Kiran chose a seat that was quite far away, yet she was still able to see Hanan. Kiran ordered drinks and snacks.
Unbeknownst to Kiran, Hanan is already aware of her existence. Her heart was so happy to know that Kiran still loved her. Hanan called one of the waiters "Mba, what kind of beautiful woman sitting next to him has he ordered?" ask Hanan. "Please make him Capuccino Float and please give me this writing anyway." Hanan's message. Waiter then delivers Hanan's order to Kiran. "Teh, here's the order" the waiter said. "Loh, I'm not a pesen" Kiran said confusedly. "This eemm has a message." the waiter left Kiran.
Then he opened the paper. "I love you, Kiran." Kiran smiled, but Hanan was aware of her existence. Kiran then brought the glass to approach Hanan. "I love you too." Kiran whispered a little towards Hanan. Hanan looked over with a sumringah. "i know's. I know you still loving me." Hanan wants to hug Kiran but Kiran avoids her due to many other visitors.
"You want to explain what? Soon night. I have to go home" Kiran said. "Emmm.. Kirans. I told Mama to cancel my engagement with Sofia. I now live in an apartment, not at home." Hanan explained. "You don't do it, Mama you must be sad" Kiran said. "He's been managing my life a lot Kiran."
Hanan takes Kiran home. Again, since it was quite late Hanan was not allowed to go home by Kiran's parents. In fact, Kiran's parents already knew Hanan as Kiran's lover even though she had just met this time.
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"Sandy did it yesterday too?" hanan asked while chatting casually with Kiran on the terrace. Mom and Dad were resting in their room. "Emm. yes." Kiran nodded. "Eh Mas, so Mas Sandy will not bring a trus change dress to be guaranteed T-shirts and sarongs with you. Funny, I see it strange. Usually wear a formal shirt coat but yesterday so kayak Amang-amang patrol." continued Kiran while chuckling with a dreamy look considering Sandy. "It's a good thing you brought a change of clothes, if you don't wear gloves too." Kiran laughed again. "I shouldn't bring a change of clothes, borrow some gloves, let you remember and make you laugh" Hanan said with the intention of insinuating Kiran for remembering Sandy. Kiran was silent because she realized that Hanan was jealous.
"Udah night, Mas. Not sleepy?" ask Kiran. Hanan nodded. "Where can you sleep?" Hanan. Kiran just smiled. "Kiran, if we get married later you want while we live in the apartment first? I can only be happy with you." said Hanan worriedly. Kiran held Hanan's hand. "Mas, even a simple rented house I want to come from.." Kiran fell silent. "We're all together?" connect Hanan quickly. "Originally your parents bless our relationship" Kiran smiled. "I will try to convince Mama" Hanan said.
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Kiran has not worked for a month. Suddenly Sandy offers a job in her office. Kiran was also interested in the offer. He was a bit bored at home and less active. "Tomorrow I'll pick you up." said Sandy. "Oh, don't go. I went on a trip." said Kiran. "Seriously ain't nothing?" ask Sandy again. "I'm used to it" Kiran said. "Yes, be careful. See you." said Sandy.
Kiran does not inform Hanan that she will work in Sandy's office.
When he arrived in Jakarta, he immediately contacted Hanan. "Mas, later in the afternoon eat ketoprak deket kosanku yuk. It's been a while" Kiran said. Hanan just laughed. "You're in Bandung" Hanan said. Kiran then switches the call to vc and shows the cost. "Don't tell me?" Hanan was surprised and immediately agreed to Kiran's invitation.
Hanan rushed to Kiran's boarding after office hours. He misses his girlfriend very much. Until arriving at Kiran boarding house he saw Sandy's car parked there. Hanan blinked his eyes without getting out of his car and called Kiran. "Darling, I'm waiting for you at the ketoprak place huh. I've arrived." Hanan said trying not to get carried away by emotions. "Oh yes Mas, emm. 10 minutes yes, I'm ready first" Kiran said without suspecting that Hanan already knew Sandy had first met him.
"Mas.." said Kiran who was greeted lethargic by Hanan. "Why?" asked Kiran while rubbing Hanan's hair. "Who are you telling besides me?" ask Hanan ketus. "You mean?" ask Kiran. "Sandy knew you were in Jakarta?" ask Hanan again. "Mas, there's something I haven't told you yet" Kiran said softly. "What?" tanya Hanan. "I went to Jakarta to work again. I got accepted to work at Sandy's company" Kiran said slightly. "Huft.he again. Why can't he make our relationship calm? Enthusiastic that he wants to have you. You too, why would you want to? You can go back to the office" Hanan said withholding emotion. "Out of your food, I'm anther to kosan" Hanan said again. Kiran was speechless.
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It's been almost two months since Kiran worked with Sandy. Kiran is seconded to be Sandy's personal assistant. Some of their tenders won.
"Well, it's a good fit, Mr. Sandy and Ms. Kiran. The tek tok is right, the explanation is very good so we are immediately sure of the chase with you." praise one of the clients who just signed a cooperation contract with them.
Shortly after the client leaves the meeting room. "Kiran, we're cool. Like a compact couple" said Sandy. Kiran just smiled. And as Kiran was about to leave her seat, Sandy held Kiran's hand and brought her closer. "I love you, Kiran." then quickly Sandy grabbed Kiran's lips that were still riveted. He kissed her so warmly that Kiran closed her eyes until Sandy's phone call rang. Kiran rushed to leave Sandy and then immediately went to the toilet. Kiran looked into her eyes, noticing her lips that Sandy had just let out. His mind is fucked, what if Hanan finds out. Since then, Kiran has been a little shy if it's just her and Sandy.
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