The Promise You Make
28. The arrival of Sahna

Early in the morning Adisti was ready to go to the boutique. Today she has an appointment with her offender*nnn who wants to order a wedding dress. Usually if there is like this, Nadia will take care of it. However, the man refused and said he wanted to meet Adisti in person. Inevitably the woman made an appointment with them this morning.

"Good morning, Bik," said Adisti and immediately sat down at the dinner table.

"Good morning, Madam. It's still very early in the morning, is Madam going to work?" ask Bik Rina.

"Yes, Bik. I have an appointment with someone." Adisti immediately took the food and enjoyed it.

"Madam, regarding last night's conversation, Naina said she wanted to work with Madam. He'll be here by noon, he'll also ask for permission that later at graduation he'll be allowed to go home."

Adisti smiled hearing that. There was a slight sense of relief, at least some of which would help to lighten his load. "Of course, it doesn't matter to me. As long as he wants to work with me and never intends to betray me."

"I'll try not to disappoint you. If Naina makes a mistake, I'll beat her myself."

"I believe, I hope he doesn't let me down."

Bik Rina nodded, she knew that Adisti was not doing well at the moment. There's a lot of work to be handled. Although it takes time for Naina to understand her work, but the middle-aged woman is convinced that her daughter is able to do everything. Hopefully there are no obstacles in his work if there is hope to be resolved properly.

"Madam, outside there are people who want to meet you," said Doni—satpam who stood guard at his home.

"Male or female?"

"Male, he said came here because of your request. His name's Alex."

Adisti remembers who Alex is. He did not feel like he had any promises with the man. Suddenly the woman remembered someone she really needed to ask for help. Adisti did not expect to get it this fast. The woman was wondering if the person could be a professional or not.

"Oh yes, sir. Tell him to come in, I happen to be going too."

The security guard came out to let the man in.

Bik Rina who had heard earlier asked out of curiosity. "Who is Alex, Madam?"

"New driver, I need someone to drive a car. Sometimes I'm very tired with work so, it's better to use a driver," replied Adisti who did not want to divulge his secret first. Later when everything is right.

Alex was the driver the woman asked of Roni. He is not only looking for a driver, but also a bodyguard. Adisti also told his men to have the man come in with a casual appearance, not looking like a bodyguard. Later he will also give the driver's shirt to Alex to look convincing.

"Yes, ma'am, it's safer too. Especially now that Madam often comes home late at night," said Bik Rina, who was adopted by Adisti.

After finishing his breakfast, Adisti went out, preparing to leave. When he saw a man coming, he was sure if it was Roni's shipment. The woman immediately handed the key to a man named Alex.

"We're going to the store now!"

"I–iya, Madam," said Alex stammered, he was confused by the situation that occurred. However, still follow the steps of his employer towards the car in the garage.

Roni had previously explained to her that Adisti was not a woman who likes to make small talk so, she would tell him straight what happened. Alex had also prepared himself and his heart, but it still felt strange. Not even Adisti asked him, but was invited to leave just like that. It could have been the wrong woman if not her who was sent by Roni. However, he immediately shook his head. This boss must have also taken into account several things.

"Not to think too much about things. Just do your job as ordered by Roni," Adisti said as if understanding what was in Alex's head.

"Yes, ma'am," said Alex who felt bad.

Sometimes he also does not have the heart of the person, but how else he also needs money to support his family. His wife and children are in desperate need of money. An offer from Roni was immediately accepted. Of course with some conditions that are not easy, but for the man this job is better than before. Alex will try to get him accepted to work with Adisti. Moreover, his salary is also quite large.

"I'm going to test you for a week. If you graduate, I'll hire you. If you don't graduate, I'm sorry you had to leave, but you take it easy, I'll still pay you for that one week's work."

"Yes, Madam, I understand. Roni explained it yesterday."

"Good then so, I don't need to explain at length. And one more thing I hate betrayal the most so, I hope you can work for me earnestly."

"I'll try my best to work for you."

No more talking between the two of them. Adisti is busy with his phone to check out some of the work he needs to get done soon, while Alex is focused on the journey. Fortunately Roni had given Adisti a work address so, the man did not need to ask his employer again. On the first day of course he did not want to make masala.

Once at the boutique, Adisti gets out of the car and enters the boutique, while Alex is at a loss as to what to do. He finally came down too. However, the man chose to sit in front of the boutique along with the security guard.

"Has the man arrived?" ask Adisti to Nadia.

"Already, Mom, the guest is already in the dressing room, looking over the dress there."

Adisti immediately headed to the place mentioned by his assistant earlier. Looked like a young lady there in such sexy clothes. Adisti diving and who a little mince-talking.

"Good morning, sorry to keep you waiting" said Adisti who felt bad.

"No problem, it's not really me who wants to get married, but my friend. I hope you serve well."

"Of course, where's your friend? Has he not come yet?" ask Adisti while looking around. There was no one in sight, either healthy between the dresses.

"Here, he had walked in that direction to take a look. Maybe we'll be here soon too. Oho! That's the guy," said the woman immediately made Adiba come to look.

How surprised it turns out the friend in question is Sahna. It turns out this honey always acts. It may not be quiet before making trouble with him, but it is certain that Sahna will not get what she wants. Nadia was equally surprised, but could not say anything.

Adisti pretends to look ordinary. He also did not want to cause trouble in his shop. "Oh, is that your friend? But I saw she was pregnant so why did she order a wedding dress?"

"She was already pregnant, but had not yet held a reception and she wanted to hold the reception before her son was born. You must understand, as a woman would want to be pampered and made queen for one day by her husband," said the woman with a smile.

Adisti smiled, as if the girl in front of him knew nothing about Sahna and her husband. Proven from his behavior earlier as usual. No one insinuating each other let alone saying harsh words. Adisti also did not intend to dismantle the decay of the pregnant woman, let what was desired be carried out, but he could be sure that the results would not be in accordance with Sahna's wishes.

"I understand. All right, roughly what kind of dress do you want. You must know very well that my boutique is very famous so, the materials we use are also very high quality. The price is very expensive of course. I'm saying it like this just in anticipation, fear later after I make a dress suddenly this friend of yours just cancel it. I can lose. Sorry, I don't mean to demean him because I don't know your best friend either. Unlike you, of course I know you very well, who does not know the son of a famous restaurant entrepreneur. I'm just scared."

The woman chuckled, in contrast to Sahna who had already clenched her hands together. Adisti knew that the pregnant woman was holding back her frustration. However, let the woman do whatever she wants.

"Mbak Adisti this could be," he said with a chuckle. "You don't worry, my friend this is her rich husband. The salary is also quite large in the company so, you don't have to fear losing."

"Oh, good, then so I'm not afraid of losing if I make a dress for your best friend. My assistant is measuring your friend's body."

Sahna immediately refuses, she wants Adisti to serve her. "I don't want to! I'd like you to measure my body. Here you are the designer so, I'm more comfortable with the size you make."

"Well, if you really want that." Adisti coded Nadia to get her books and measuring instruments.