Yellow Flags
The Demon-Cared Woman

🚩 Jacob

After driving Winona to her boarding house, I drove the vehicle a little faster. The clock on my wrist shows at 09:05, as I push through the office entrance.

I remember, three days ago I briefly and quickly recruited four employees. Then I also told them to come to the office this Saturday!

Now, I regret my decision!

If only I hadn't met Winona, maybe my mind would've been at work. Instead, now I think of going to an amusement park with her!

Winona loves to ride rides. I think I've moved on, in fact one meeting, made me want to be close to him again!

The woman in her early twenties immediately stood up. I remember all the employees that were hired, there were two women. Fera and Lolita. Fera as I remember wearing glasses and hijab. So this must be Lolita!

I combed through the twenty-five square meter room with my eyes, two men my age stood up and smiled in knots.

“Where's the camera?”

“Have come sir, he again to the toilet,” replied the bespectacled man and a little stocky. He's Beno! And next to him, must be Hasan. He's a skinny guy dressed casually.

Lolita immediately smiled broadly, approaching me with her clothes tidied up. To me, the pink suit looks fitting hugging her notched body. The skirt was just over the knee, making me frown. Although Lolita wore black transparent leggings, it did not change the fact that she violated the dress code I had given her.

“You always dress like this?” many cold.

Lolita let go of a nervous laugh, “no sir,” great-grandson slowly.

“If you want to wear a kayak gini suit, you know what kind of chauffeur?”

Lolita bit her lower lip. The thick eyelashes of the extension give a bushy effect, the eyeliner is also polished elongated, making a sharp look on the monolid's eyes.

“Sorry Sir,” small smile, impressed excited at the corner of his lips. “I sometimes also gini in my old place.”

“Oh!” mummify slowly. I nodded briefly. “Yaudah, just go back to the old place. Here are the rules!” I passed by quickly, leaving the girl pecking beside her desk.

From the corner of the eye, I could see the two men pulling thin smiles. Impressed surprised.

Before long, I heard the door closing slowly.

I exhaled slowly, staring around the office. This office is a grant from Mama, the impact of the package in the press from her. If I want a roomy and spacious office, I have to get it from business profits!

Some employees are certified online internships. I mean, they went online training, got a certificate. I was in such a hurry to recruit, because my return was not planned at all.

Who made the drama, said he was in the hospital. My aunt who played a part in the drama Eyang, exaggerated the news. The forty-eight-year-old said Ms Eyang had a heart attack. Wanted all his children and grandchildren to come together.

I panicked and booked a flight from Berlin to Jakarta. When I was transiting in Hong Kong, my plane was delayed. I, who wanted to be on Eyang's side, ended up calling Eyang. Not having the heart to see me so worried, Eyang revealed the true story.

At that time, it was like to go back to take the logging to Berlin. But because Eyang said he would invest in starting the startup business I wanted, I finally wanted to continue my journey back home.

Mama urged me, if I can't start my first project in a week's time, Eyang's investment will be withdrawn. Finally, the delayed waiting time for my plane was spent recruiting four employees. There are five of me who work in this room.

Oh, whoa...

If Winona wanted to, I could have replaced Lolita! Do I fire Lolita now?

Well, it does feel annoying to me! But Mama's decision is because of my own work that has been a life of wasting money. Even if I think, my behavior is not as bad as Dirga.

Dirga is my closest friend. His family is richer than my family. Retail business here and there, not to mention property investment. The girls change every week. He's a real jerk. Buying women is like buying flip-flops.

“Before I want to thank you for being willing to enter the office this Saturday.”

Beno nodded quickly, while Hasan nodded full of passion. They both looked tense. “I start if the two girls are already in the room.”

“Siap Pak,” said they took turns.

Sir? Sounds old. “Call name aja. We are also the same age.”

Beno laughed heartily, and again, Hasan nodded quickly.

To be honest, I was afraid to start this business. There are four of my responsibilities. After all, their salaries should be out. Not to mention the cost of subscribing to the digital applications we use.

Five minutes later, Lolita and Fera were already sitting on their respective benches.

“Good morning all,” mulaiku. “I know, this is a sudden effect. Even some of you wonder and doubt the authenticity of your work.”

I saw a smile on each face.

“No review of work and so on, and yes.we are pioneering this together. I am optimistic about starting the meeting today because of our first project. The promotion of mountain sandals.”

I heard a sharp breath from my left side. “What mountain sandals Sir?” ask Fera slowly.

I cleared my throat slowly. “Local brand. So we'll get to the location soon. Who knew they were buying advertising videos for all products?” I laughed softly.

The next two hours, I was preoccupied with deadlines and input ideas from Beno and Fera.

“We start earning Monday. Web, sosmed and everything we did that day. Now, I've had our impromptu meeting.”

Actually, there is still a second plan, if we still have trouble getting clients. I have a personal channel, pretty subscriber there. If I go back to being productive and promoting that account, I think it could be a source of funding for this business.

I was still in the office, by the time everyone had left the room.

Like I promised myself and Winona, I called Sepia.

...📞...

“Halo...” answers across the phone.

If I start off in a resentful tone, Sepia won't want to see me. I have to try to sound friendly.

“Hai, Sep.. It's me Jacob.”

I heard her sharp breath. “Jacob? You... oh... what are you, uh bentar...” his tone sounds nervous. “Where did you get my number?”

“From husband lo. I met him,”, I said, perfectly smooth lying.

“Huh! How does Echo not tell?”

Of course Echoes don't tell stories! He will explain his failed encounter with Winona!

“Kok you know my husband?”

Ah, crap! Deceiving people who are accustomed to lying, must rely on intelligence and accuracy of speech.

I bit my lower lip, “gue met Kim. So we met at the cafe, and Kim said he saw Sepia's husband. I'm curious dong, Sepia is married, what Wio..”.

I intentionally hung up a sentence. If I said I was interested in her life story, Sepia would not be easy to believe. If I carry Winona's name, Sepia will understand where I'm going.

“Oh, Kim.” I heard the slow whine, “you called me nanyain Wio, yakan?”

What did I say! From her angry tone, Sepia would no longer discuss how I could meet her husband. The topic of conversation has been completely diverted.

“Yes, if I may know the number. Lo there will?”

“No! How dong! I got married, and you know for yourself... Wio that person likes to spread the charm!”

My cheeks are red, hear that phrase! Who likes to spread the charm is precisely him!

“My husband is a successful businessman. If he flirted with my husband, I might not have a whole family.” A whimper sounded at the end of his sentence.

You devil-hearted woman! When Winona attach importance to his feelings, Sepia even ugly him like this!

“Ya already, if you can not give contact Wio. I'm looking for myself!”

“But, Jac..”

...📞...

Irritated, I turned off the phone.

After I exhaled a rough breath, my phone rang. My mom's name was on the screen.

My hunch is not good. But if I ignore it, it'll cause more trouble.

...📞...

“Halo Mah..”

“You, go home now! Mama wait!” phone turned off.

...📞...

Alright...

I know what the problem is. Aleian...