
“Cannot. I missed you, Ara”. He hugged the girl again from behind, and put his head on the girl's shoulder, Ed also tightened his embrace.
“Master wants to eat? Let me make you.” Freshman Laura.
“I ate earlier on the way.” Edward increasingly called his head around Laura's neck. He breathed in the fresh scent of this girl's body.
“Tuan” Laura felt amused, she tried to avoid an attack from Edward
“From now on call me, Ed. Don't call me sir, sir. My ears hurt hearing it”. Edward's whisper in Laura's ear.
Laura shuddered, Edward's whisper made her crumble. “But it's not polite. You're 14 years older than me, sir. It would be rude if I just called your name.” Answer Laura.
“You know I do. I don't want to hear any rejection. I said call me, Ed. Yes call Ed.” Edward replied firmly.
“Good E-Ed”.
‘This old man, why so authoritarian. Potang have a lot of money’
Edward pulled Laura's nose. So that made the girl squeal.
“Aww”
“I know you cursed me in your pretty heart it”. Whisper Edward again while biting Laura's ear.
*****
The weekend has changed with the start of a new week. This morning, Laura's class was shocked by the presence of a new lecturer. Lecturer who taught ‘Business Management’ lessons previously, last week has retired. Because last week was the red date, so the lecturer who just started teaching today.
“Include my name Rendra Arga Pratama. I am 27 years old”.
Degs..
Laura who had been busy reading the book. Suddenly held his head up. He was stunned to hear the long name of his new lecturer. And sure enough, that young man standing in front, the person he knew.
“Kak Arga” muttered Laura
“Do you want to ask again? Before I start learning?” The man's voice sounded very gentle yet authoritative.
“Pak, want to know the status dong?” Ask one of the students in front of Laura
“Huuu” cheers from students were heard. And the girl was just a whimper.
“It just so happens, this morning I have not updated the status. I haven't opened medsos” yet. Answer the handsome teacher.
“Ah the father could have. I mean, ‘marital status’nya sir. Not his medsos status”. The girl again.
“Oh, I think status on medsos. If in KTP my status is still ‘single’ replied the lecturer with a smile.
“Available ga pack?” Another student chirps.
The lecturer only had a small smile and his eyes were fixed on Laura.
****
Classroom learning ‘Business Management’ has ended. As usual, Laura and Melani will do lunch in the campus cafeteria.
“La.. borrow money to buy baso dong. My pocket money today is running out for the car's real this morning strike”. Melani asked with a look of compassion.
“Mel..You are like anyone. You have calmed down. I'll treat you as much baso. When necessary to his brothers”. Pride Laura.
“Iya deh yes. Tau deh who became the future lady Hu-Hu. Laura smothered Melani's lips before the girl finished speaking.
“Do not talk carelessly Mel”. Laura's Sweat.
The man they ordered arrived at the table.
Laura and Melani ate peacefully, occasionally they were still small chatting.
“Can I join?” The voice of a man they recognized interrupted. The two girls looked up. And sure enough, their new lecturer was now in front of them.
“Please, sir. If father berkenan”. Melani said because Laura was silent. Melani also elbowed Laura's arm.
“Please, pak”. Laura said awkwardly.
“Father does not eat?” Tanya Melani who saw her lecturer did not bring food.
“It's not my time for lunch”. Sahut the lecturer.
Melani nodded her head and went back to eating her bass.
“How are you doing, La?” The man spoke again.
“Huhuk..huhuk.”
“Mel, slow down eat”. Laura gave iced tea to Melani.
“You know each other?” Melani Inquiry
“Iya” says Laura and Rendra together.
“Wah” Melani gaping in disbelief.
“She's one of the children of a donor in an orphanage, Mel”. Obviously Laura when she saw Melani looked at her suspiciously.
“Do you have any time after this, La? I want to talk to you”. Ask Rendra
“Sorry sir, after this I have to work part-time”. Refuse Laura subtly.
“Where do you work? Let me stop by there”.
“Di Yulia’s kitchen, pak”. The answer is Melani.
Laura also did not believe in her best friend. How can Melani just tell you where Laura works. Melani who got a sharp glare from Laura just put her two shoulders together. The sign doesn't care.
*****
“Late last week, boss went where?” Johan asks his boss, they are having lunch together in Edward's office, at Hugo’s Tower.
“Why?” Edward asked as he put the potato piece in his mouth.
“No.” Johan shakes. “Unusual boss goes without any message to me”.
“What did Ara ask about my departure?” Instead of answering Johan's question, Edward questioned Laura.
“No. Miss did not inquire about bos”.
“Really? I intentionally did not reply to the message. So that he's curious about my departure.” Edward stopped his meal.
“Huhuk..huhuk”. Johan choked on his food.
“Slow-slow, Jo. I won't take your food”. Ed thrust mineral water at Johan.
“What boss yesterday went home Hugo ?” Ask Johan again.
Edward nodded. “Iya. It has been almost a month I have not come home, Felisha and Devano also miss me.”
“How's Miss Felisha and little boss, boss ?”
“They're good, Jo. Actually, I want them to stay here with me. But Felisha is so stubborn, she'd rather stay there”. Edward rested his back on the back of the sofa. His sight looked far away.
“Bos, however the health condition of mistress Felisha is more important than the wishes of the boss himself, right?” Edward nodded his head. “So yes, just go for a boss like this. After all the boss works also for them”. Imbuh Johan again, while cleaning the dirty dishes used lunch he and his boss.
“Oh yes boss, does lady Felisha know about the whereabouts of miss Laura?” Johan asked after he returned from the mini pantry in the room.
Edward shakes. “I'm still sane, Jo. Felisha would be so jealous if she knew there was another woman in my life”.
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To be continue