" Eli,I am sorry,"said Ivan.
"Eli, what happened?"Ivan asked . Hope
this time the question can be calming a Eliya's .She now with mixed feelings.
"Why did Uncle block all my credit cards?
I've brought all my shopping stuff on
cashier desk, but all my cards are blocked. Did you know how embarrassed I am right now," explained Eliya , her eyes began to tear up.
"I'm sorry, it's Uncle false ! Wait,Uncle will coming there. Ask Ehran for the full address."Ivan immediately went back into the meeting room and excuses to Mr.Tristan , then ask his assistant to continue the meeting.
Half running, Ivan headed for the elevator and rushed to the basement where the black sports car was parking. Ivan's feeling is not calm now ,afraid the his naughty girl will cause trouble at the mall.
He knew the cause everything that just now happened because of him. Yesterday, he asked Adelard blocked Eliya 's credit card, even Ivan haven't had time to tell hey about that .
Once at the location, Ivan can breathe
relieved to see Eliya sitting so cute in the
shop corner. The girl sat calmly, even though her face look not friendly is like ready to invite war at that moment.
Immediately Ivan went to the cashier, took out credit card from his leather wallet and paying the price for Eliya's shopping stuffs without any asking.
"Ran !" call Ivan after finishing the transaction.
"Yes, Sir."Ehran answered curtly. He looks
bowed down, prepared to accept the punishment from his employer.
"Bring Eliya 's shopping stuffs to my apartment. Wait we're there. Eliya will come with me," Ivan said.
Deg-
"That's all!Even though I already prepared
myself to accept her anger," thought Ivan.
Ivan walked over Eliya who was sitting in the corner. The girl looked down at the sneakers without flashing. Ivan squatted in front of Eliya ,aligning his height with Eliya who sitting on the bench bowed down . Trying to peek what kind of face is Eliya hiding from him. The girl's face still looked irritated afraid and create such a combination cute.
"Hey cutepie , you're not done cursing Uncle yet?" say Ivan softly .
Eliya raised her head briefly then bowed
down again. At least right now, only can like that and confirming what Ivan will
do next.
"Hey, little sweet girl, Uncle apology" said Ivan while stroking the top of Eliya 's head.
Hearing Ivan 's words, Eliya's feels like wants to cheering triumphantly. Anyway she try acting pity so that Ivan doesn't scold her. Today,she do too many mistakes . Eliya truants and also interfered with Ivan job by forcing the men to rushed here just to pay for all her expenses.
"I have to act as sad as possible so that
Uncle will not angry and forgot to scold me," Eliya thought.
"Whoa ... whoa."Eliya acting sheds tears
while rushing into the Ivan arms. She's need creating a possible tragic atmosphere .Her tears flowed non-stop. With difficulty coaxed the tears to conspire with her . Eliya is imagining the most popular Korean dramas sad in this century, where the two cast the main one died at the same time at the ending.
Once Eliya stops crying,she can
heard clearly Ivan's regular heartbeat
, plus a masculine scent really make her calming. Ivan is mature man who is still handsome at the his age of fourth . Eliya doesn't doubt, there are many girls even the single mothers out there who are subdued by Ivan's charm. However, somehow Ivan still single until now. Maybe Ivan criterion are too high indeed and the man closed his own heart, that only Ivan and God know the answer.
"Already! your acting isn't very good. Come on, let's find lunch. There's something you want to talk about."Ivan flicked Eliya 's forehead, the girl returning from her momentary daydream.Eliya rubbed her forehead which was slightly red with a frown face.
They're circling the foodcourt in Central
Mall when the same time,cell phone in Ivan 's pocket vibrates.
"Yes, Ade. What's the problem?" replied Ivan after shift the green logo on the screen his cell phone.
"Our branch office in Bandung is currently
have a problem. One of the projects stopped because some workers went on strike. I'm investigating now .Sir can you back to the office first so we can discuss it with our team," explained Adelard.
"Okay, I'll be at the office in an hour.
Is the meeting over?"Ivan asked.
"Yes, sir." Adelard answered curtly.
" President still in the office?" ask Ivan
again.
"Now waiting in Mr.Ivan's room, "Adelard answered .
"Okay, please prepare lunch for
President. Order from the office's regular restaurant.The president is not too fussy with the menu," said Ivan .After disconnecting the phone call,Ivan glanced at Eliya . The girl is
staring at the rows of foodcourt without blinking,attend to the menus that are peddled one by one.
"Eli , looks like we're not going to have lunch, Uncle need back to the office. I will take you to my apartment .Ehran is waiting for you at there." said Ivan suddenly.
"Okay!"Eliya just nodded and followed
Ivan steps.
The shadow of a bowl of warm meatballs
complete with chili sauce and soy sauce
Sweetness evaporated instantly from his brain. Eliya was trying to find the meatball menu among row of food courts but haven't find it but already canceled their lunch plan.
"Yes, I'll just order gofood later."Eliya said.
***Ivan's Apartment ***
Ceklek!
Once they reached Ivan's apartment,Ehran greeted them with a happy smile. The cell phone that he's been staring with full appreciation directly tucked into a trouser pocket.
"Morning,Sir." Hastily he stood up walk towards Eliya who walks behind Ivan .
"Miss, I put the shopping stuffs in your room,"Ehran reported to Eliya . Eliya just
nods and smiles, showing thumbs-up
She can't wait to unload all the groceries
and try it .
"Eli , Uncle straight back to the office. If you need anything, ask Bu Lina . Now you can rest in your room." Ivan excuses and caressing Eliya 's head.
"Okay, Uncle "Eliya replied briefly, walk right away to her room.
Ivan is seen taking out his wallet and
take a few hundred thousand to Ehran .
"Take this! You can use it if Eliya needs something. That kid very fussy about food. Make sure she doesn't take late her lunch," said Ivan .
"Yes, Sir." Ehran nodded.
Just now ,Ivan stepped out the door of the his apartment, he had turned around again.
"Ehran , make sure Eliya doesn't eat anything weird-weird!" Ivan stared intently. That have the reason why he need careful about her food. He still remembers clearly,Eliya who was whining at Ehran ask to order som tam with mix raw prawns as she saw on instagrams. And finally have to make the girl stay two days in hospital. Eliya have allergies to certain types of food,that made her unable to eat any meal like most people.
***At the TR Group office***
Ivan parked his car in the lobby and threw his car keys at the office driver.
"Sir, please park my car in the basement,"
Ivan orders and half running inside building.
"Yes, sir!" replied the driver who can only
look at that boss's sturdy back run away. The car owner has rushed enters, regardless answer from the driver.
Ivan rushed into the office, with slightly disheveled hair but no reduce his handsome face . Still with his sunglasses,Ivan is half running towards the elevator ignore greetings and stares of the admiration of his employees.
"Ow! So handsome!" said one reception desk girl hysterical seeing Ivan walk inside building.
"Ah! My future husband. He looks cool when his smile," said the girl's friend. The atmosphere at the reception desk is immediately crowded, the girls were talking about their handsome boss and why he still single . Ivan is indeed a person who rarely talks and smile. He only spoke yes, say hello. When Ivan walking, he just look straight the way.
Ting! The elevator door opened,Ivan rushed towards to his room. As soon as his enter, Mr.Tristan was sitting talking with Deon, his assistant.
"Afternoon, President." said Ivan .
"That kid bothered you again?" ask Mr.Tristan smiling looking at the handsome man who has considered like his own son.Ivan just smiled, choosing to sit in front Mr.Tristan .
"President has a lunch?" asked Ivan again.He chose not to answer questions from Mr. Tristan , because he believes Mr. Tristan is more understand about how his daughter temperament.
"Yes," answered Mr. Tristan briefly while
sigh. His eyes looked at Ivan with full of emotion. He didn't misjudge,30 year ago he bring back a small kid to home and now became extraordinary wonderful man
Ivan never disappoint him.
"You really took good care of me and Eliya . I can't imagine if you don't exist in our lives, Ivan ," continued Mr.Ivan again. There is greet gratitude in every Mr.Tristan word , he felt very lucky have Ivan.
"Deon , can you leave us for a while ?" Mr. Tristan asked his assistant to leave the room. Like there was something personal he wanted to talk about.
"Okay sir." Deon immediately came out and closed door slowly.
"Ivan , aren't you tired? I've started very
tired Ivan . My physique is also not as strong as before again."Mr.Tristan took a deep breath and exhaled heavily.
"I don't know how long I'll be able to"
hold on and wait for you to call me Dad-
dy, Ivan . I want to enjoy my old age, without being pestered with company affairs. I want to enjoy my old age. Seeing you and Eliya together, gave birth to the heir of Tristan Pramudya ,"continued Mr. Tristan again.Pram just smiled and bowed head. He really can't answer or saying anything at this time.
"You're not young anymore, Ivan .When will you wait for Eliya to be ready? Don't
think your handsome face and athleticism body doesn't age.The wrinkles on your face are getting bigger because do that naughty girl ," mocked Mr.Tristan while laughing .
"Okay, I'm going home first. I'm tired." Mr.Tristan stood up and patted Pram on the shoulder and passed the downcast handsome man.
"Eliya is now in my apartment. Tonight
I'll take him home." Ivan said while standing, intending to take Mr. Tristan out of the room.
"Staying at your place is fine too,
Ivan . As long as you promise to give me grandchildren who was handsome and beautiful afterwards. Ha ha ha ."Mr. Tristan laughed again.
After Mr. Tristan 's departure, Ivan immediately contact Adelard .
"Ade, we have meeting now to discuss
project in Bandung. I will hear reports from teams and supervisors in the site," Ivan ordered on the phone.
"How did the progress, Ade?" ask Ivan
after all the relevant staff were in the meeting room.
"It seems there is interference from the other party.They provoke workers. I guess, it has something problem with purchase of the land that other day. However, I'm don't have enough evidence. Just a guess. It's better if you try to go to the location, at least you arrival can calm the worker."explain Adelard.
"Please prepare for me all the job reports.
anything related to this project?"I want as much detail as possible!" Ivan command .
He tapped the pen on the table while read some project related files.
"Okay sir."Adelard answers his boss.
After hearing the explanations of several
the team member who handled the project, Ivan end the meeting. Some employees left the meeting room, only Ivan and Adelard who sat across from each other.
"Alright, Ade... tomorrow I'm leaving to
Bandung. I leave the office. If there is a problem in office please handle it first and report to me. As much as possible .Don't involve Mr President," said Ivan.
"Okay, Sir. Anything else?"Adelard asking.
"While I'm in Bandung, please take care of everything what Eliya needs." Ivan took out from his wallet and handed his credit card to Adelard .
"You may go back to your room, Ade !"
Ivan ordered.
At seven o'clock in the evening, Ivan arrived at his apartment.After entering the numeric code,Ivan enters inward and massaging his nape of the neck. All day he busy with various things problem. From Eliya 's problem and project trouble. Tired. Not to mention, Mr. Tristan who often discuss the problem about his relationship with Eliya .
Ehran looks busy with his cellphone when
Ivan came in ,so the assistant didn't aware his boss arrival .
"Ran, where's Eliya ?" asked Ivan surprisingly.Ehran busy seducing the girls in whatsapp group.
"Miss ...Miss Eliya is sleeping in her room,
Sir."Ehran stammered.
"How long she sleep ?" asked Ivan again. He take off his work coat and throw it on
sofa.
"After dinner, sir."Ehran replied short.
Ivan seemed to nod, rolling his arms
shirt.
"What was she eating for dinner ?" ask Ivan again.
" Miss asked Bu Lina to make rice fry for her."explain Ehran.
"0k, you can go home. Tomorrow I have to go to Bandung. If there's a problem with Eliya ,you can call Adelard ." Ivan explained while walking towards Eliya 's room.
"Okay sir."Ehran answered. He ready getting to go home and suddenly Ivan call him back.
"Ehran ! I don't want something like this afternoon happened again ."Ivan remind Ehran.
"Okay Sir."Ehran answer.
"You duty hired to look after Eliya ,make sure she doesn't do anything weird out there. If you feel what she doing is wrong ,you can refuse," explained Ivan .
"And if you can't handle it, you can
call me." he continued.
"Okay, sir. Sorry." Ehran looks scratching
head that doesn't itch.
"You can go home now." Ivan ordered.
Ivan immediately approached Eliya in her room.