
This afternoon, Arshila had finished her cooking class. Today, he learned to cut meat, for different types of dishes. It was fun, according to Arshila. Learning, making him forget for a moment the problems that do not end.
It was still day, the sun was already overhead. It was so hot that some people sought shelter under trees or inside buildings.
When Arshila stopped by a bookstore, she planned to look for a recipe book and some novel books.
"Mother Lin, look at this!" Arshila showed me a recipe book.
"Good, Miss. I'm hoping to taste your cooking later."
"Hahaha, thank you. I wish my cooking was better than the chef at home."
Arshila moved on a special bookshelf of novels. There are many novels there from different titles and authors. Arshila reads the synopsis of the story first, before buying it.
"Miss Shi?"
Arshila turned her head, it was Ellino who approached her. The man smiled, with a book in his hand.
"Mr Ellino, how are you?"
"Good, Miss." Ellino welcomed Arshila's hand.
"Don't call me that, call me Shi or Shila, as usual."
"Alright, Shi. I'll call you in brief."
Both of them laughed off guard, while Mother Lin was being struck by anxiety. How do I get that guy to leave? Its mind is turbulent, with a million questions, which basically boils down to the same thing.
"What book did you buy?"
"I'm still looking, El. You can recommend what books are good for me."
"Of course, what kind of genre do you like?"
"I like horror more."
"Well, you're happy about the scary stuff. All right, come with me."
Arshila followed the steps, Ellino in front of her. Likewise, it was Lin's mother who did not relax her supervision.
"It." Three books, landed in Arshila's hands. "It's so scary, I'm giving you advice not to sleep alone."
Arshila laughed again, accepted the book, and thanked him. All three, head for the cashier table. And finally, Ellino paid for Arshila's book, despite having refused.
"Thank you, El."
"Either. Have you had lunch? How about we have lunch together? Around here is a new restaurant, I recommend spicy food. You wanna try it?"
"really? I haven't eaten spicy food in a long time."
"Miss." Mother Lin prevented quickly, she could be hanged, if let Arshila have lunch with another man. "We have to go back quickly, there's already a tutor waiting. You can have lunch at home."
"really?" Arshila looked at Ellino with regret for having to refuse.
"Come on, Lin's mom. We couldn't eat for hours. Half an hour, how?"
"Sorry, Sir. But, I'm just following orders."
"Mother Lin, this time only. I beg. I haven't enjoyed spicy food in a long time. Just this once, Dad?"
Finally, Lin's mother couldn't refuse Arshila's request. With gontai, he followed his second step. Enter in a restaurant that is only a few meters away from the bookstore.
"Order. Today, I'm the one who's trained."
Arshila ordered fried catfish, fried chicken with a variety of sambal and lalapan. Not to forget, stir-fry kale and eggplant burn, which has not been enjoyed for a long time. Meanwhile, Ellino ordered fried duck, chicken satay and goat gulai. Mother Lin whose feelings were being troubled, just followed their orders. How can he eat, if his current feelings, like being haunted by something.
As the food was served, Arshila swallowed her drool that was almost dripping. He clapped his hands with sparkling eyes. Thank you, with the spoon ready to go in his mouth
"How do you like it?"
"Good, I'm glad you like it."
They ate voraciously, except for Lin's mother who felt the food taste very bland on her tongue. Ellino's unblinking eyes, made Lin's mother feel her life was at the tip of a horn.
Hopefully, sir didn't send someone to watch, miss.
And as it turned out, Lin's mother's request didn't seem to have been granted. Because right now, Dave knows it.
An hour ago, when the meeting had just begun. Dave received a message on his phone. Some photos in different places. Two people who look at each other, smile and laughter are always engraved.
Dave squeezed the documents in front of him, leaving the directors terrified. What's wrong with their reports? They have fixed it up long ago. In fact, secretary Tian had already given a positive response.
They were just silent, watching the president with a changed face. A heavy-sounding sigh and a fist on the table.
Tian, knowing that Dave's mood was bad, ordered them to disband.
Dave snatched the suit, walking quickly away from the meeting room. Tian slightly ran, touching the steps of the president who was far ahead of him.
""Where are we going, sir?"
"Get my wife!"
Tian nodded, then started driving. So, it turns out that young lady who made Dave's mood change quickly. Indeed, what has happened? Tian muttered, glancing at Dave through the rearview mirror.
The man, sitting in silence, but his eyes were very sharp. Dave's jaw hardened, holding something like it was about to explode.
They arrived even faster, as Tian was driving at high speed. Dave went down first, then Tian.
Dave's gaze locked on the two people sitting opposite each other. The man who kept staring, made Dave emotionally ignited. Meanwhile, Arshila continued to smile in response, Ellino. I don't know what he's talking about, to make his wife continue to spread a smile, which he never saw at home.
Brak!!
Everyone who was in that place jumped, not least three people who were sitting enjoying a meal.
"Tu .. sir." Mother Lin was terrified.
"Get out!" his hisses to Lin's mother.
Dave pulled his wife's hand, to leave immediately. He still held back the emotion of not hitting Ellino. But, as it turned out, his emotions exploded as well, as Ellino boldly pulled Arshila's hand.
"Let go, she!" A defiant tone, coming out of Ellino's lips.
Bugh!!
The screams of the visitors were unstoppable, when Ellino almost fell, due to a sudden attack. I see, also Arshila who was screeching, while covering her mouth.
"I warned you. Don't go near my wife. You think my words are nonsense, so!"
Dave hit back, but his attack this time can be avoided Ellino.
"Wife?" Ellino grinned. "I already know everything. Binding it to status, you think, I can't take it."
Dave's blood was boiling, his breathing was hunting, his hands were clenched perfectly.
Seize? Wanting to snatch mine, maybe you should die, before you think about it.
"Stop." Arshila stood right in their midst. He knows how angry Dave is right now. "I beg you, please stop!"
"You're protecting him?"
Arshila shook her head on her sobs. She did protect Ellino, she did not want the friend who always comforted her to be hurt because of her.
Dave simply clenched his hand, then left the place. Meanwhile, Arshila followed Tian's steps.
Protecting the other man in front of me! I'll make you unable to walk, Arshila.