TIME (For A Taste )
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MALIA

“Did Brother Irsyad remember that approximately two weeks ago I sent Brother a chat message?..”

That question came out of my mouth after I made a slight commotion from where I was sitting.

After Irsyad spoke at length, where I let him speak according to his request.

Because I want to appreciate Irsyad. That'sthat's all.

But long – over time said Sister Irsyad increasingly make my heart is not careless.

Not because of the baper, but not because I started to feel uncomfortable.

Uncomfortable, because the longer Irsyad's words the more my relationship with Reiji.

Understand why Brother Irsyad talks to me like that.

And I cursed myself for it. For my attitude when I still felt like I loved her a while ago.

An attitude I really regret right now, because it was like it was boomerang for me.

Haas ...

Why do I have to show my desperate attitude to matchmaking?.

And why should I show that to Irsyad?.

Now it's a hassle for me, because Irsyad thinks like I'm asking to be released from the burden of my marriage to Reiji.

Until Irsyad so bright – light like this and distance.

From Irsyad who said that he loved me.

Which I already know – because he has already revealed it to me.

Regrets ...

Hopefully ...

Up to – to involve God.

And the crazy thing that got me all gape.

“.. if need be I talk to your husband and tell him we love each other –“

I wanted to ambush, but Irsyad always snatched my words, so I let it go first.

But the more backward, the – greeting Irsyad increasingly makes me uncomfortable.

Want to help me get out of the shackles of my matchmaking – said Irsyad.

Which I immediately serve without caring anymore if Irsyad feels offended.

Moreover, he was about to kiss the back of my hand like a lover. Which of course I did not let it happen, until I jerked to pull my hand out of the grasp of Irsyad who had held it.

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“Iya, I remember ...” replied Irsyad to my question about whether he remembered the word – I said in a chat I sent him about two weeks ago.

“Means you should have understood what I said to my chat that--because in my chat I think I've been pretty clear saying, if we should have started to keep our distance. There's a heart I have to take care of ..“

I held my own hand under the table.

To divert my nervousness, other than I don't want Irsyad to hold my hand again like that.

“My husband's heart— Because I already love him.”

Well, I don't have a choice. And I decided to tell her what I told her after I talked to Reiji first. But since I met Irsyad before I had a discussion with Reiji, so yes.

“Lia-“ Irsyad.

“Sorry if my attitude all this time since we met again makes Brother Irsyad think that I feel burdened and tormented by my marriage.”

But before Irsyad continued to speak, I cut him off.

Because I had to make Irsyad stop harboring his love for me.

And also stopped the ridiculous thought of Irsyad indirectly asking me to divorce Reiji.

“Iya, already.” I replied quickly.

Because I also want to leave quickly from where I am now.

“I don't believe.”.

I don't believe in Irsyad's reaction.

Why does Irsyad have to say that she doesn't believe what I said that I love my husband?...

But never mind, I don't want to get dizzy. Wicked if I say this, I don't care if Irsyad believes it or not if I love Reiji.

What is clear is that I must immediately end this conversation with Irsyad, because the office break is almost over. And it took me a few minutes to get to the office building where I work.

“Sorry Brother Irsyad –“ for me. “I didn't ask you to believe me or not for what I said. I don't think I need to explain at length. I love my husband. That's it.”

I saw a very disappointed look on Irsyad's face.

But how will you? Should I give her an affirmation?.

“And sorry, if I have to leave soon, because my break time is running out.”

Then I got ready to get up from my seat. Irsyad.

“Lia—“ said Irsyad, holding my arm.

“Once again I apologize Brother, sorry to make a sacrifice brother back to Jakarta so vain – in vain, if indeed it is because of me. But I'm really happy with my marriage, and I love my husband.”.

I smiled, holding Irsyad's arm to release his grip on my arm. Then I retreated my chair and immediately stood up from my seat.

“I need to get back to the office—“. “Excuse me, Kak—“. “Thank you and sorry.”

“Lia.”

I heard Irsyad calling me.

But I kept my feet up to get out of the restaurant.

Sorry, Brother Irsyad.

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The atmosphere in the office building where Malia works seems crowded, because the employees have finished lunch and want to return to their respective work floors.

Some were already standing in front of the door of the four lifts where the two had opened. And those who stood in front of the elevator door that had opened, rushed in orderly to the elevator.

While two more elevators have not opened, and many employees are already standing faithfully in front of the elevator door that is still closed. Including Malia who resigned to be in the rear horde - and had to wait again to get a turn into the elevator, because the elevator has met its maximum capacity.

Inevitably, yes Malia had to resign to wait again there was an elevator that reached the floor where the building lobby was located. ‘I hope Irsyad understands what I said earlier.’ Malia sat in her arms as she leaned against one of the walls between the four lft.

Malia's eyes occasionally looked towards the entrance of the lobby, as she had little concern if Irsyad caught up with her. But many times Malia convinced her heart that it would not happen. Malia believes that what she said and her attitude towards Irsyad - which must have been disappointing for Irsyad - is quite clearly understood by the man from her past.

Malia massaged her temple plan as she remembered Irsyad's every speech at the restaurant.

‘People want to meet Rei to ask me.’ Malia's grouse in her heart. While he entered one of the elevators that had opened its doors with several other employees that Malia did not know.

Malia was grateful because she was reluctant to make small talk at this time.

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Malia got out of the elevator after she got to the floor of her office, and she went straight into the office after passing through the glass door that separates the office and elevator area.

“Mba Lia!”

A receptionist whom Malia professed her beauty called her.

“Iya beautiful? ..” Malia said as she approached the receptionist. “Aya naon?”

“Aya Guest search Mba Lia.”

“Who? ..”

“Howness.”

“Hah?!”

“Iya, have been waiting from earlier fitting Mba Lia out maksi.”

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