Treasure, Throne, Renata
A Renata Story Self-Esteem

I looked at the laptop screen in front of me, there were a number of offers going into the emails that I had to read. Today I am not in the mood, because of PMS my stomach aches and my emotions are unstable. I'm trying to ignore the kids in RENTZ's office. I know they're talking about me. Since Ray came back to Jakarta the other day, we had a fight and Ray has not returned. He chose to be with his wife and children.

“ Damn guy, all the same. They come and go as they please “, whisk me while slamming the mouse in my hand.

I saw Fadli looking at me. But as soon as I regained my senses and glanced at him, he pretended to be busy with his laptop. Cintya and Nurul were whispering something, I heard they were going to Jakarta and looked at Ray in the hospital. No one told me about their plan to see Ray's third child. Besides, I don't care and I don't want to congratulate him.

THE PING!!!

The sound of Whatsapp messages coming into my phone, it turns out a message from Ivan. Ivan is the man I knew from Tinder a year ago. He tried to approach me for a long time but I always ignored him. This time I have to move on and break up from Ray, I don't want to be a backup of a married man.

“ Ren, I picked up a little late huh. The boss took a briefing first time when he came home from office “, type it in my Whatsapp message.

“ Okay it's okay. But to the PVJ so right? “, reply me to my new boyfriend. Parisj Van Java is a mall that hits among young people Bandung. I've been eyeing bags at the mall, Ivan happens to be paying, who knows he'll buy the bag I'm after.

“ So dong dear, you have not eaten too right?, hopefully not long briefing. I'll tell you again. Love you “, said Ivan a little seduce.

I smiled at her message myself. Ivan's attention can treat my annoyance at Ray. The man who wants to get me should try hard, not just make promises. There's nothing I'll give you for free, and Ivan can give it all to me. Ivan is a single man, 5 years younger than me. But she was very considerate and very sweet. He is the son of a member of the House of Representatives who served in the period last year while his mother is the chairman of Perhumas in Bandung. Ivan was born into a distinguished family, and he was an only child. His job is as an audit manager at one of the leading financial services companies.

Ivan was born as the only child of a family. It wasn't hard for him to get what he wanted. Starting from entering school to studying at a favorite university in Bandung, until he was predicted to follow in the footsteps of his father's career in politics. I don't care about his career. As long as he is loyal and royal to me I can consider a serious relationship with a man younger than me.

“Mbak Rena today no meeting outside?”, asked Fadli who happened to walk to the side of my desk.

“ Gak Fad, again tired ga feeling good “, sahutku short.

Fadli then pulled the empty seat on the table next to me. He was sitting right in front of me as if to talk about something serious.

“ Mbak Rena, Mas Ray has not yet?” Mbak phone, asked Fadli half whispered to me.

“ No, why “, I replied ketus.

“ Mas Ray panics so much so know Mbak Rena already has a guy now “, he said back. I never thought about Fadli, why he bothers to take care of my relationship with Ray.

“ Yes right I dong want to date who, I single should be looking for a single too right. Anyway Ray is not serious rich same I “, I said with a little proud tone so know Ray is jealous of me.

“ Mas Ray was very fond of the same Mbak Rena from the first time seeing CV mbak, he said the hell Mbak Renata different from other women, let alone his wife “, said fadli back.

“ I already know, Ray the story is the same as me. But for what I love it if he doesn't do anything. I don't want to be her spare tire, I have pride. Let alone being an affair, so the wife who is in polygamy only I do not want “, I stressed to Fadli. I hope he will deliver my message to Ray and end all his efforts to get close to me.

“But you guys fit mbak. Mas Ray was at RENTZ, Sister Rena Pinter lobbied clients. You are very suitable to be the spearhead of this company. Surely RENTZ is more advanced and Mr. Hardian will develop his business again through your hands “ said Fadli fiery.

I was silent to Fadli's words. There was a point in his words just now. Ray is very plan-wise, he sometimes needs my input on all decisions regarding work. Sometimes he's excited, but sometimes he seems worried. I had to step in to take care of her sometimes unfinished work. Therefore Ray relied on me very much. Since then Ray has always followed what I wanted including raising my salary. My performance in the eyes of Mr. Hardian also cannot be underestimated, Ray always appreciates my work so that Mr. Hardian is very satisfied.

“ I'm Fad, if my job is professional. Take it easy I will take this company in a better direction. I have to admit that Ray is a good working partner, I must be cooperative “, I said to Fadli who had previously betrothed me to Ray.

THE PING!!!

“ Honey, I'm in the parking lot. Just now I did not become a briefing, for your sake I escaped hehe “, wrote a message sent from Ivan.

“ Ok. I'll take care of it for a minute. Later I go down “, I answer to the man I call my girlfriend. I honestly still doubt Ivan is my girlfriend or not. I haven't clicked 100% with him, he's fun for me to have fun with. Besides he's very royal, next month he'll take me to Hong Kong for a vacation.

“ Sori ya Fad I have been picked up, you continue the tenant listing that wants to join ya. Tomorrow please send to my email everyone”, I said as I stood up while cleaning my things and put them in the bag.

The other kids noticed me as soon as I left the office. I was being lazy to talk to them, hearing Ray's name today just made my mood messy. I went down the stairs to the first floor and I saw Mr. Sugeng the security opening the door for me.

“ Home Bu Renata?, be careful on the road ya bu “, he exclaimed kindly.

“ Yes sir thanks yes, I first “, my answer is no less friendly to him.

My eyes then down the parking lot looking for a red BMW sedan car owned by Ivan, oh it turns out he parked at the end of the road. I walked up to the car and I saw Ivan playing games behind the wheel. Ivan saw me coming and he opened the door lock so I could get in. With a smile I was the young, handsome and white man while sitting beside him. The scent of luxury car perfume instantly burst out in my nose, feeling fragrant and soothing. Ivan immediately started his car and drove through the twilight of Dago Street.

Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep

Ivan's phone rang. He glanced at his phone but did not pick up. He put the phone back on the dashboard of his car.

Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep

“ Which is not lifted his hape?, your boss is not?”, I was surprised to see the reaction of Ivan who ignored the phone call.

“ No, it nyokap the phone “, the answer is short with full of confusion.

“ Yes lift it, who knows important “, I insist on him.

Then I saw Ivan raising the call and answering in short words. The only ones out said “ Iy”, “ Henggak”, “ Ouch “, and “ Oke”. I don't know what they're talking about so Ivan only issued such a short answer. After the phone call was disconnected, then he looked dazed and a little annoyed.

“ Which, mama turned out to follow us to PVJ. He again the same dinner his friends, mama want me to meet one of his old friends “, Excited Ivan with a nervous tone. I know exactly Ivan must have thought I'd be mad.

“ Yaudah is okay, you meet your mom. I can take a walk briefly”, I replied with a little disappointed tone. But want how else, the fate of dating the children of officials must indeed be this way.

Our car finally arrived at the parking lot of the big PVJ Mall. We were looking for an empty place. A parking attendant immediately waved his hand as he saw Ivan's luxury car that had been circling. Apparently he told us to park in an empty place in the corner of the parking area. Ivan's phone went off again and apparently it was still a call from his mother. Ivan immediately rushed out of the car and took me into a restaurant not far from our car park. A Peranakan-style Resto with a strong Malay ethnic feel. I saw a group of 50-year-old mothers in an elegant style with a thick makeup polish for their age. It appears that a woman with burgundy hair with midget hair waved her hand at us. The white woman looked very elegant. His body that looks still slender wearing a purple shirt suit juxtaposed with a light gray blazer suit. I have to admit, she is very beautiful and classy. A Prada saffiano bag was lying on the dinner table, as were the other mothers' bags.

“ Ivan here son, meet this Aunt Henny and Aunt Diana from BPK, they happen to be again in Bandung to nawarin project with you “, greet a beautiful woman who is none other than Ivan's mother.

Ivan greeted them and did not forget to introduce me to his mother and friends.

“ Renata aunt “, my smile while shaking their hands.

Ivan's mother let me join them. I saw Ivan was clumsy, but he tried to be friendly in front of his mother's guests. I feel intimidated dealing with these office ladies. I don't know why I feel nervous in front of them. Though usually I am very confident in front of the men businessmen to officials though, but not in front of them.

“ Renata work where “, her mother's questions directly open the conversation at the table in silence.

“ In RENTZ aunt, the startup company that has just been formed the same Pak Hardian Hardjawinata “, I replied nervously.

“ Oh Hardian, make him what else? Not that he is still busy playing property he?”, replied mama Ivan who turned out to look familiar with Mr. Hardian.

“ Yes aunt is still property, but now we make an application that makes it easier for Mr. Hardian to rent his property “, I am more nervous. That shouldn't be my answer to inform RENTZ products. I look stupid now.

“ Apart from RENTZ, you work where Ren “, he asked again while looking into my eyes deeply.

My breath seemed to stop when the woman looked at me, one hand propped up her chin as if to listen to my answer.

My eyes widened and my mouth half-gapped, I tried to still digest the side job asked by him.

“ Yes freelance or something. Millennial children are now highly productive. In addition to office work they like there are other projects that fit passion usually”, bright mama still with a sharp gaze.

“ Mmmhhh...i...work...samping aunty. I like to sing in..club..eh cafe gitu aunt “, palms to armpits I feel wet. I was really agitated as if being interrogated by Ivan's mother and the two official mothers.I wanted me to stab this table with a fork in front of me, why be the cafe singer that comes out of my mouth. The two officials only smiled at each other but his eyes were expressionless.

“ Oh you cafe singer?, it's okay to be a singer also during halal right Ren”, he said while passing drinks when the waiter came to bring orders. The woman's expression I can't guess, she doesn't demean me but doesn't flatter me. I think he just wants to find the profile of the woman his child is dating.

Ivan looked to be frowning, once in a while he sighed. Then Aunt Diana spoke up about a glimpse of the project they were going to create. Ivan was asked to audit in their office. Ivan just nodded and tried to end the conversation so we would get out of this restaurant. After they discussed for about half an hour, Ivan invited me to eat together leaving these three headquarters behind. After saying goodbye we went down the PVJ aisle to find a more casual restaurant.

Now we pass the bag shop with a brand that I like, the bag that I'm after is still on display in the storefront. But I'm not excited to go in anymore, I'm sorry I looked stupid at the restaurant just now. I just want to go home and immerse myself under the pillow.

“ Renata….Renata !!! “ sounds someone called me many times. I turned to look for the source of the screaming voice calling my name, until I finally found someone waving his hand and smiling at me.

Degs…

My heart was racing to see the figure of the man who was now walking towards us.

“ Hi Ren, where are you. Again want to do this here “, greet the fat-bodied man in mature sapodilla and thick bewok decorate his face.

“ Hello, I'm Benny “, greet Benny who stuck out his arm to shake hands with Ivan. Ivan returned his hand and introduced himself.

“Hi Ben, know this my guy. I want to eat again, with my head. Tar if you want to chat via WA aja yes, hurry up nih “, I said while pulling Ivan's arm away from Benny.

“ Okay, see you around Ren “, Benny replied while still boasting a very annoying smile. I don't want to care about Benny still standing looking at us, I quickly pulled Ivan's arm to get into an Italian cafe. Ivan was surprised to see me walking in such a hurry as being chased by a ghost. He just thought I was so hungry that night, but not for me. Today is the most unlucky day of my life.