The Story of Aira
24

See how the struggle Ryan who is willing to go the distance so far. Just to meet him and talk together. It was something that Aira had never imagined before. Even Aira could think, 'Who am I?... Where could he possibly want to visit me here. Waste money, time, and energy. It's Aira, it's impossible.'

But in fact, that special figure was suddenly present. Believe it or not, since Ryan's arrival that day, Aira has become even more excited.

"Ekhm!" deheman surprised Aira who was making the end-of-month report.

"Koko Sam.., good afternoon." said Aira.

Koko Sam is Gracee's mother's first child. His name was Samuel, but he was called Sam. And all his mother's servants call him Koko Sam.

"Piang. You busy?" ask Samuel.

"Little, ko. Is making a report." reply Aira.

"Oh. Where's mega?" ask Samuel again.

"Sir Mega is inside, checking the stock of the product. Koko wants to meet Mega? Let's..."

"Ah, no. I happened to be passing by, and saw the counter was deserted. So I stopped by" he said.

"There were many, ko. Before koko comes." said Mega who just came out, while carrying a small cardboard skincare products.

"Goodoo. Have you guys had lunch?" ask Samuel then.

"Yet, kok. In a minute." Mega answered.

Samuel glanced at the computer in front of Aira. Apparently he had already closed the application on that computer.

"Then let me order it." said Samuel. "Aira's done?" ask Samuel.

"Here you go." he said.

"Can you come with me?" the question is more like an instruction.

Aira glanced at Mega for an opinion. Mega nodded with a smile.

"Yes, ko." replied Aira obediently.

Aira walked behind Samuel. He actually doesn't want to go. But he also did not feel good about rejecting Samuel. Afraid that Samuel would be offended.

"Mama usually order here. Want this one or something?" ask Samuel.

"It's up to cocoa anyway." reply Aira politely.

"There's good stuff too. I used to go there. We try it." he said. Aira nodded.

Samuel took Aira to a restaurant owned by his friend, who was in the mall area as well.

"Just choose. Don't worry, it's all halal." Samuel said, giving a menu.

"Shop choose." Aira gave Samuel the menu.

Samuel just smiled, then picked out some menus for Aira and the others.

"I went to the cashier first." said Samuel.

"Em, yes."

Samuel went to the cashier's desk, to pay for his order.

"Add one of the best chocolate cakes here!" tell Samuel.

"Ready, ko...!" reply mbak kasirnya, who was already familiar with his boss friend.

"Make him the one on the other end?"

Samuel's surprised. The owner of the restaurant, Fardan, was suddenly beside him.

"Give me the most special!" fardan told his employees.

"Come, boss!"

Samuel leaned against the cashier's desk, and so did Fardan.

"Is he really the one?" Fardan glanced at the table where Aira was.

"What the hell, you..." Samuel was wrong.

"Interesting too, you deserve to be captivated." muttered Fardan, who was immediately stared intently by Samuel.

"Doang comment, yaelaaah...!!" reply Fardan.

......................

In the room kos...

"The romance's got something, isn't it?" Mega teases Aira. "Tell me, what did you guys do?" mega Urk.

"Yes, the food message keeps coming back." replied Aira.

"You know what not? All the time I worked here, the cocoa never knew so well. That's why we were surprised. And.., a little bit of your gosipin." said Mega.

"Seriously sis?! Oh my...!!!" Aira looks panicked.

"Quiet, it's common, Ra." said Mega. "How many SPG are dating the same boss." he added.

"But not me." replied Aira firmly, and a little annoyed with Mega's speech.

"Sorry.., sorry...!" Mega approaches Aira's place and embraces her. "Sorry to offend you."

"It's okay, brother." Aira smiled knot.

"I almost forgot you had a boyfriend." Mega just remembered about the male guest told by mbak Wati.

Aira did not respond. He already understood who Mega meant. Because after Aira returned from the airport the other day, the boarding friends teased her.

The conversation left Aira unable to sleep. He regretted not rejecting Samuel's invitation this afternoon. Now his friends are gossiping about them.

"That's it...!" Think Aira.

Ddrr... Ddrr...

A message came in from Ryan. Aira smiled as she got the notification.

Ryan is :

Already sleeping?

Aira :

Haven't

Ryan is :

Thought me?

Aira :

I can't sleep. How are you doing there?

Ryan is :

Good anyway. Just one of the residents is not good.

Aira :

😪😪

Ryan is :

Hows...

Aira :

To where dad didn't?

Ryan is :

This is again at the shop of the future father-in-law. Just got home from work, hungry.

Aira :

🤭🤭 Greetings to dad

Ryan is :

NO!!

Aira :

How so?!

Ryan is :

You forgot we didn't get our blessing. Want your parents to know we're still in touch?.. I even brought her daughter in secret...

Aira :

Excuse me...😔

Ryan is :

I want to walk home. You go to sleep fast. It's work tomorrow.

Aira :

Okay. Be careful yeah

Ryan is :

You also. Take good care of yourself

Aira sighed. Happy, sad, confused, all mixed into one.

"What would you do if you knew Ryan was coming to see me? He even promised to come again. What about grandparents and grandparents? They must be just as disappointed. Moreover, they always warned me not to be in touch with Ryan anymore. Oh Allah..., why is this problem not finished?..."

Aira pulled her blanket carefully. Hope the movement does not disturb the calm of Mega who is sleeping.

"I need to ask them for an explanation immediately. What the hell is it? Why is Ryan so dangerous to me?"

......................

"Lifting work does not need to bring a lot of supplies. Just bring a lot of face, be done." said Bianka.

"Oh, so...!!!" rima Sahut.

The two glanced at Aira who was arranging the products on the shelf. Aira already knew for whom the innuendo was aimed. But Aira doesn't care. He can only take his lesson. From now on he will be more careful in his attitude. Especially to Samuel.

When I go home from work the same.

"Go home, Bi?" rima said.

"No, go ahead. Find koko-koko.." reply Bianka.

"Koko's clothes you mean?"

"Haha...!!!" both laugh.

They were never like that if there was a Mega. But when Mega takes off, they often show their dislike for Aira. Especially after Samuel invited Aira to go buy food.

Arriving at the kosan, Aira was blocked by Mbak Wati. There's a package for him.

"Thank you, ma'am."

"Either. Mega Ma'am just came home, maybe a few days. Suddenly got a phone call his mother was sick." said Mbak Wati.

"Oh yeah? How come tumben didn't talk?" reply Aira.

"Maybe because he's in a hurry."

"Yes kali. I went up." said Aira, then she climbed the stairs to her room on the 3rd floor.

Halfway through midnight, Mega just texted him.

Brother Mega :

I came home because my mother was sick. I've permission to same mother. Mom said during my leave, Koko would come to check the condition of the counter.

Aira :

Yes, sis. Hope your mother gets well soon

That's all Aira typed to reply to Mega's message. He won't tell Mega anything. Not about their friends. Nor was it a matter of his concern about Samuel that the next few days would be at the counter.

At a time like this he remembered Aditya. A person who is very sensitive when he is in trouble. Even though he hasn't told me. Just by looking at his eyes, the contents of his chat, or his voice on the phone. Aditya can guess that his condition is not good. But now, it felt really hard to contact Aditya.

Aditya is married to the princess. Although they are both good friends of Aira, Aira still has to keep her feelings both. Because as good as a wife, she will feel jealous when her husband is close to other women. Even if they are good friends.

Aira is also unlikely to reveal her uncles to Ryan. It will worry Ryan.

In the end Aira chose to sleep after turning off the main light. Leave a sleep lamp whose light is dimmer, so he can rest more comfortably.

......................

"When I have no place to complain, a shoulder to lean on, and a hand to wipe my tears. I'll keep it to myself. And encouraging myself. That everything's gonna be okay.

I do not mean to forget you, God. I know, everything that happens because of Your will. I don't need to talk to you much anymore, do I.

I only ask that You strengthen this poor girl. Who is playing his part. Especially far from family..."