
Leehans sedand held onto his coffee mug. The coffee is black coffee made by Desta which he swapped with his coffee cup. Leehans was curious about the taste of coffee made by Desta.
Leehans sipped his coffee a little, the coffee was still hot. But all the taste cells on his tongue seemed to reject the coffee liquid that entered his mouth. Strange, bitter and salty taste. Where is the sweet taste?! Leehans ruffled his hair into a bit of a mess. The man looks more cool and charismatic when it is so chaotic.
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Leehans' chair was empty, the man was meeting outside and was going straight home from there. Desta had asked him to go home with the driver who was always waiting for him in the courtyard.
Desta takes Leehans' coffee mug, to return it to the pantry with the mug. The cup was empty, Desta wrongly guessed, thought Leehans could not drink his coffee. It turns out that guy can do anything.
The pantry was deserted, the pantry guard girl was not in her place. Looking at the pile of cups that were mounting above the sink, Desta felt pity. Two cups of his own was washed alone, quite able to help a little burden him.
The Japanese girl arrived with a handsome cup of coffee that was also empty. Surprised to see Desta in the pantry washing up. He told Desta to stop and leave the pantry. Desta just nodded but finished washing it.
Before leaving, Desta had seen the name tag attached to the girl's chest. Luckily Leehans' office designed it with capital letters instead of kanji. Desta finds out that the girl's name is Nemo. Hehehe, Desta was amused in heart, the girl's name was like the name of a fish in a cartoon he had seen. Gimbul fish patterned orange, white and black lines. A funny legendary fish.
***
Desta arrived at the Lee family home before the adzan maghrib. The journey is somewhat hampered, in one of the roads on the path he passed, there is a road improvement project.
Leehans' big car was not seen in the garage. The man may not have come home yet, or already left for the airport? This morning, he said he was going to Brunei Darussalam tonight. So or not?
Given that he would not meet Leehans for a few days, Desta hoped that the man would not just leave. Ah, how dare you hope. Who was he to Leehans? So presumptuous.
***
Having only three dinners, Leehans was not seen sitting among the Lee family. Desta, who was sitting opposite the empty chair, thought that the owner of the chair had not come home from his meeting.
"Eat a lot of Desta san. Hans is not around, you have to fill your plate."
Mrs. Lee made a sound while bringing the containers containing the side dish closer to Desta. To appreciate Mrs' hospitality. Lee, Desta immediately took a bit of those containers into his plate.
"Thank you madam, I can be fat like this all the time"
Desta stopped filling his plate even though there were some containers that he had not touched.
"Ayooo, quickly add more. Don't let Hans come home later you look kuruuuss... Mommy will be scolded by him."
Desta held back his laughter, where there was a story of Hans scolding his mother for her. Leehans has no business, Mrs. Lee is truly a drama queen.
"The child is indeed a habit, going far away to the country of people is like going to the terrace of his house only. No direct saying."
"Usually get there at what time Madam, is not the flight time almost the same as to Indonesia?"
From Mrs's nagging. Lee, Desta suspects Leehans has left for Brunei Darussalam.
"Hans called at five in the afternoon, which means at what time.... Indeed the boy, go not permission. go home did not say.About still single.hhuuhh!
Mrs. Lee grumbled long while scooping food. Desta was also chewing on his food while hearing that grumbling answer. Desta understood, the existence of Leehans was clear where it was now.
His heart suddenly felt empty, disappointed by what he knew just now. Leehans had left for Bandar Seri Begawan. Although he realized he was not who the man was. Desta felt hollow if Leehans ignored it in such a way.
***
Desta stood on the balcony of his room. His body was facing towards the dark and faintly visible balcony of Leehans. Desta looked at the empty balcony excitedly, disappointed in the owner. Leehans left without saying goodbye to him at all. His heart ached from the feeling of being ignored by the man. Desta felt himself to mean nothing to Leehans.
'Didn't you care the least when you left me? Isn't there any worry for me?Is my name not written in your heart? Am I not important to you? Don't you want to know how I am right now?'
A million questions for Leehans were on Desta's mind. His disappointment was unable to stem his tears from flowing. Once again, Desta cried for a man. The same man who had made her cry for the first time. Desta cried while looking at Leehans balcony.
Sadly, the man had no idea at all that Desta was crying over him. Don't know that Desta is disappointed in him. Not knowing that his uncaring attitude had hurt Desta.
Desta long cried, this time his cry was not held at all. It was spent until the disappointment that stuck his heart melted. Although there is still a little left, but it feels so relieved. Her tears had stopped, only occasionally the sobs had come without any tears.
When her crying runs out and her disappointment melts away. New Desta felt the air outside so cold. The girl slowly entered her room. The balcony door was tightly closed and the curtain curtain was stretched covering the entire glass part of the door. Desta did not want to see the balcony of Leehans' room at all. He wants to sleep with a comfortable heart tonight.
***
For two days now, Leehans' chair and desk were empty. From what madam Sharon said, Leehans will be home in a day. Entrepreneurs from the city of Bandar Seri Begawan, want to discuss an additional cooperation contract. Desta simply nodded with an explanation of Madam Sharon.
Desta grabbed the phone that was ringing a little slowly from his gaming pocket. Although arrogant, but in the heart still expect Leehans little to remember. Apparently not, but 'Dad Jenny' was the one who contacted him. Desta picked it up .
"Assalamualaik."
"Vaalaikumussalam. Good day, Desta. How you doing?"
Daniel sounded his voice. Apparently Daniel is sleep deprived, for keeping Jenny sick. Now Jenny is cured and wants to meet with Desta.
"Jenny keeps calling you when you have a fever. Now my daughter wants to see you. Can you Ta?"
Daniel asked in a pleading tone. Desta. Daniel called at the right time. At this moment Desta felt Jenny was the one who could divert the void in his heart.
"Wait for us after Maghrib. I'll call again."
Desta. After a short stale talk, Desta hung up on the phone.
***
Jenny and Daniel came right at dinner. Mrs Yuri had asked the kitchen staff to add some menus to welcome them. Desta had informed of Leehans' arrival this afternoon.
Lee is no stranger to Daniel. Leehans' childhood was partially depleted in Jakarta. Leehans, Benn and Daniel grew up together in the same neighborhood. The three of them are like brothers. Mrs. Lee loved little Daniel very much. Same with the treatment unfortunately on Benn who was already rancid since childhood. Daniel's arrival makes Mrs. Lee misses the times as much as he used to.
Now in front of him stood the handsome man who worked the doctor. Daniel was his son's best friend from childhood. And so did Benn. Although they are old enough, but in the eyes of Mrs. Lee, they are still the children who will remain dear to him. Children who are now turning into adult men. And the two grown men wanted a beautiful woman with the same person, Desta.
Even more makes Mrs. Lee never thought, himself also wanted the woman for his son Leehans. And hope it was Leehans who finally won the woman's heart. And at the end of his delusion, Mrs. Lee has got the daughter-in-law of his dreams.
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